Thursday, October 23, 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:	* 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 Students will be using the Plot Map to plan a short story.  Students will rewrite the story "The Tree House" from the perspective of either Gramps or The Gnome.
Work Time:	Finish the Plot Map to plan your writing.  Begin writing your part of the prompt in Google Classroom. (Perspective Writing Assessment) Here's the prompt: After reading “The Tree House” by Jaclyn Einis, choose a section of the plot (Pick one): Exposition and rising action,  Rising action and climax, Climax and falling action, or Falling action and resolution Rewrite that section from the perspective of Gramps or The Gnome.
Debrief:
Homework:	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.