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Week 9, Monday, October 22 (last week of quarter). Week 9 October 22, 2013. I can… Compare elements of plot across literature. Draw conclusions about author’s purpose using text evidence. Identify explicit text support to prove character traits. Identify Writing Tools 1-4
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Week 9 October 22, 2013 I can… Compare elements of plot across literature. Draw conclusions about author’s purpose using text evidence. Identify explicit text support to prove character traits. Identify Writing Tools 1-4 Generate original works using writing tools. Collaborate with peers to generate a graphic organizer comparing stories. Apply ‘Funnel It” strategy when writing introductions. Use text evidence to identify a stories point of view. Use a graphic organizer compare literary devices across literature. Generate multiple cohesive paragraphs using PowerWriting. Write with focused ideas presented with logic and relevant support/elaboration. Present an argument supporting “most intelligent” character using PowerWriting as guide for structure Use context clues to determine word selection and application.
Week 9, Day 1 • Vocabulary – WB: listen to page 13, word in context, listen and complete page 21, complete page 17 independently • Reading – complete comparison maps: Stories in teams • Writing – using PowerWriting in body paragraph of essay. • Grammar – Review writing tools with highlighting activity, Pop Quiz on Writing Tools 1-4
Week 9, Day 1 • Take out Assignment Notebook • Start Filling it Out • Wait for Directions from Ms. Beck (Reviewing quarter)
Vocabulary: Words in Context • One person at team distribute vocabulary workbooks • Take out a highlighter • Open to page 13 • Ever hear of a QR Reader?
Vocabulary: Words in Context • Before Reading • Pre-read and make predictions about what the text will address • Listen to passage • Highlight the vocab words as you listen • Observe sentence structure • Listen for context clues.
Vocabulary: Determine Meaning in Context • Guided Think Through: Applying skills • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS… Yet. • Wait for Direction (Levels of Learning will be addressed) • Vomit to Masterpiece
Week 9, Day 2 • Vocabulary – WB: listen to page 23 word in context, listen and complete page 31, complete page 27 independently • Reading – Continue Comparisons from yesterday • Writing – Demonstrate Funnel it Strategy • Grammar – Writing Tool #5: Infinitives
Week 9, Day 3 • Vocabulary – WB: listen to page 33, word in context, listen and complete page 41, complete page 37 independently • Reading – Create presentation for comparison of character/story/plot in team activity • Writing – Using a graphic organizer to create an essay • Grammar – Review Writing Tool #5, revisit all writing tools
Week 9, Day 4 • Vocabulary – Sentences with selected vocabulary words • Reading – Present student comparisons: plot/character/ elements of literature • Writing – Write a first draft of convincing essay • Grammar – Quiz: Writing Tools 1-5
Week 9, Day 5 • Vocabulary – Review Independent Completion in Vocabulary Workbook • Reading – SSR • Writing – Continue first draft of convincing essay, conference with students as needed • Grammar – Application of Writing Tools: Combining sentences
Week of Common Core Standards • Reading • 8.RL.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 18 • 8.RL.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. 8.RL.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. • Writing • 8.W.1.b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. • 8.W.1.d. Establish and maintain a formal style. • 8.W.1.e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. • 8.W.2.b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. • Career Readiness • CCRA-W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. • CCRA-W.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. • CCRA-W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Week of Vocabulary • Monday – Hearing words in context, application: From vocab WB • Tuesday – Hearing words in context, application: From vocab WB • Wednesday – Hearing words in context, application: From vocab WB • Thursday – Sentences with select words • Friday – none • The 5 Minute Study Strategy must be done EVERY night for homework. Not only will you master the process of the this strategy you will learn the words for Unit 2.
Week of Reading • Monday – complete comparison maps: Stories and Character in teams • Tuesday – Continue Comparisons from yesterday • Wednesday – Create presentation for comparison of character/story/plot in team activity • Thursday – Present student comparisons: plot/character/ elements of literature • Friday – Continue first draft of convincing essay, conference with students as needed
Week of writing • Monday – using PowerWriting in body paragraph of essay. And Funnel it Strategy: overview, Tuesday – Demonstrate Funnel it Strategy • Wednesday – elements of convincing essay, Using a graphic organizer to create an essay • Thursday – Write a first draft of convincing essay • Friday – Continue first draft of convincing essay, conference with students as needed
Week of Grammar • Monday – Review writing tools with highlighting activity, Pop Quiz on Writing Tools 1-4 • Tuesday – Writing Tool #5: Infinitives • Wednesday – Review Writing Tool #5, revisit all writing tools • Thursday – Quiz: Writing Tools 1-5 • Friday – Application of Writing Tools: Combining sentences