Friday, October 24, 2014

Independent Reading (This is week #10)

Mini-Lesson:	Good readers clarify their understanding.
Essential Questions:	What strategies can I use to make sure that unknown words don't get in the way of understanding what I've read?
Work Time:	* Turn in your sticky notes (Stick note strategy for unknown words) * Read for 20 Minutes *Whole-class library visit

Unit 2: Analyze to Understand

Essential Questions:	How do the plot elements of a literary text  work together to form an effective story?
I will know I am successful when:	I can use my understanding of plot to plan a short story.
Mini-Lesson:	Perspective Writing Piece: * Your writing should be 1 page in length. * Edit your writing and make revisions. * Turn in your Plot Map (planning page). * Turn in your writing in Google Classroom.
Work Time:	Finish the Perspective Writing Assessment.  Work on your green sheet for Genius Hour. Do some "edge time" reading!
Debrief:	What is you plan for reading this weekend?
Homework:	Reading 30 Minutes (Even on Saturday and Sunday!) Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work.