Thursday, September 18, 2014

Thursday, September 18, 2014



Reading Chairs Schedule:
Mondays: Table 1
Tuesdays: Table 2
Wednesdays: Table 3
Thursdays: Table 4
Fridays: Table 5
Independent Reading
Mini-Lesson:
Good readers read in the "edge times".
Essential Questions:
How can I find extra time for reading? 
Work Time:
* Read for 20 Minutes
* Reading Conferences
* Update your reading list in Google Classroom!


Unit 2: Authors as Mentors
 Essential Questions:
What can you learn about someone’s character from how he or she acts in an embarrassing situation?
I will know I am successful when:
I am able to make inferences about the the text.
Mini-Lesson:
Making Inferences KWL
Reading with a Purpose

    Work Time:
    1. Quick Write: What is your definition of an “embarrassing moment”? Describe a situation at school that might embarrass a student your age.

    2. Start KWL Chart

    3. Read the story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros to discover how a misunderstanding at school affects the eleventh birthday of a girl named Rachel. 
    p. 27

    4. Making Inferences 
      Debrief: 
      Think-Pair-Share: Discuss the circumstance that makes Rachel feel like her birthday is ruined. What makes it obvious that Mrs. Price has a particular view of Rachel. Use the underlined words in your discussion. 
      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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