Monday, November 10, 2014

FOOD DRIVE 

FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

November 3rd-14th

 Please bring in non-perishable food items to the table by the front office each morning.

Independent Reading (This is week #13)

Mini-Lesson:	Good readers are able to visualize what they are reading.
Essential Questions:	Am I able to make a "mind movie" of what I've read? Can I picture the people, places, events and/or information being described to help me understand what is happening?
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

Unit 3: Authors as Mentors

Essential Questions:	How does an author use elements of literature to enhance writing? How does a reader engage in meaningful discussion about text, seek feedback, and reflect on his or her own personal learning? How do readers and writers think about text?
Standard:	OEL.1.d.i Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. (CCSS: SL.6.1a)
I will know I’m successful when...	I can tell why the text is engaging (interesting).  I can identify what makes the text seem satisfying. I can identify how the writer crafts a story to make it suspenseful. I can identify how the author's purpose is linked to the theme.
Mini-Lesson:	Mrs. Brownell will teach us the Socratic Seminar expectations and rules.
Work Time:	Today I will participate in a Socratic Seminar discussion using the short stories, "Tell Tale Heart" and "Charles".  Independent Work Time: NewsELA Article:  "Cool kids" in middle school fizzle out later on"
Debrief:
Homework:	Reading at least 30 Minutes for your "40 Book Challenge" (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.