Monday, October 20, 2014

Monday, October 20, 2014


Don't forget to fill out and turn in your application for an Anythink library card! You can turn your application in to Mrs. Brownell or Mrs. Rhoads. 

Click HERE for Scholastic Book Orders. 
Our class code is M2LBC.
October book orders are due 10-30-14

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:
* Stick note strategy for unknown words
* Book Quiz #2 (Due Wednesday)
* Read for 20 Minutes
* Reading Conferences


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 identify the plot elements of a short story.
    Mini-Lesson:
    Understanding the plot of a short story



      Work Time:
      Expert Teams complete a Plot Map for the short story "The Tree House":
      Table 1: Exposition
      Table 2: Rising Action (including conflict)
      Table 3: Climax
      Table 4: Falling Action
      Table 5: Resolution

      Book Quiz #2 (In Google Classroom; Due Wednesday 10/22/14)
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          Debrief: 
          Table teams share out elements of plot for "The Tree House"
          Homework:

          • Book Quiz #2 (Due Wednesday 10/22/14)
          • Reading 30 Minutes (Even on Saturday and Sunday!)
          • Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)




            Turn in a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late work

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