Monday, September 8, 2014

Independent Reading

Mini-Lesson:	Status of the Class
Essential Questions:	How can tracking my reading make me a better reader?
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences * Update your reading list in Google Classroom!

Unit 1: Who Am I As a Learner? 

Essential Questions:	As a writer, where did I come from, where am I now, and where am I going?
I will know I am successful when:	I've written "My History As a Writer" essay.
Mini-Lesson:	"First Pen" by Ralph Fletcher A Sample: "Mrs. Brownell's History As a Writer"
Work Time:	* "My History As a Writer" essay  * Finish MAP testing * Finish Interactive Student Notebook (pages from Friday) * Wild Reader Survey (Only if you haven't completed it yet!)
Debrief:
Homework:	Reading 30 Minutes Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

Vocabulary

Term	Definition
Categorize	To place into a category, classify.
Discussion	A conversation focused on a specific topic.
Genre	A category used to classify literary works, usually by form, technique or content.
Reflect	To think about, show or express an idea or opinion.

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Our Class Code: M2LBC 

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