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tues. 1/31/16, Ch. 1 of Chasing Lincoln’s Killer pgs. 9-31

1/31/2017

Activator: Review identifying significant details on the Close Reading Graphic Organizer

The LESSON:
Students will read Ch. 1 of Chasing Lincoln’s Killer pgs. 9-31. Using the differentiation strategy of Annotating or note taking use Ch. 1, from Chasing Lincoln’s Killer.

Closing Strategy: Reflecting on an Exit Ticket, MAKE AN INFERENCE. In the 1st chapter, how did Booth implicate his fellow conspirators even before the deed was done? Why do you think he did it?

Homework: None

mon. 1/3/0/17, Read The Prologue of Chasing Lincoln’s Killer pgs. 1-8

1/30/2017

Activator: SCAN/PREVIEW Analyzing the images of the 1st 3 pages of Chasing Lincoln’s Killer and complete the Noticing and Thinking graphic organizer [Box 1] Purpose: They are to simply “notice” and record (2 minutes) ASK: What do you see?

The LESSON:
Read The Prologue of Chasing Lincoln’s Killer pgs. 1-8 Students will document significant details from the prologue in Text Box 3 [focusing on the reading strategies: drawing conclusions. inferencing, etc.]

Closing: TONE/MOOD
In my class students will describe the tone and mood of the prologue. Students will justify their perspective using details from the text. Critically thinking about the images on the 1st 3 pages and how they contribute to the mood and tone of the text. Students will focus on providing evidence and support from the text and images.

Homework: None

fri. 1/27/17, Listening & Speaking Wkshp on pg. 238 in Reader’s Journey.

1/27/2017

Activator: How To Change the World – Kid President

Lesson Activities:
Students will complete the Listening & Speaking Wkshp on pg. 238 in Reader’s Journey. They will complete STEP 3, STEP 4, and STEP 5 [Creating a visual, shaping your presentation, and practicing your presentation.]

Sustained Silent Reading

Homework: Retrieve a copy of Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson

Thurs. 1/26/17, Listening & Speaking Wkshp on pg. 238 in Reader’s Journey

1/26/2017

Activator: We will review the RACE strategy using the graphic organizer

Lesson Activities:
Students will begin the Listening & Speaking Wkshp on pg. 238 in Reader’s Journey. They will complete STEP 1 and STEP 2 [Choose a topic and gather information.]

Closing RATING SCALE: What are the 3 key points you are trying to make about your topic? Rate your neighbors 3 key points on a scale of 1-5, 5 being very convincing, 1 being not convincing at all.

Homework: Retrieve a copy of Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson

wed. 1/25/17, The Trouble With Television on pgs. 235-236

1/25/2017

Activator: Super Nanny: Children Addicted to TV & Video Games

Lesson Activities:
1. Students will complete the reading of The Trouble With Television on pgs. 235-236

2. Students will complete the review questions for The Trouble With Television on pg 237 using the RACE strategy.

Closing Exit Ticket:
What is the author of your our Anchor Book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens trying to persuade us to believe? Do you agree? Explain.

Homework: Retrieve a copy of Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson

tues. 1/24/17, Understanding mood & tone Reader's journey pgs. 231-236

1/24/2017

Activator: Read with Your Pencil Video/Self Determination Oath

Lesson:
1. Students will take notes Understanding Tone in Reader’s Journey pgs. 231
2. Students will complete practice activity for Understanding Tone on pg. 232
3. Students will begin the reading of The Trouble With Television on pgs. 233-234

Closing: What are some key points the author makes to try to convince [persuade] the reader? How does the author create an author’s tone? [word choice, figurative language, sentence structure, line length, punctuation, rhyme, rhythm, and/or repetition]

Homework: Retrieve a copy of Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson

Mon. 1/23/17, Understanding tone reader's journey pgs. 231-232

1/23/2017

Activator: 7 Habits Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktlTxC4QG8g

Lesson Activities:

Students will read pgs. 243-244 of 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Students will take notes Understanding Tone in Reader’s Journey pgs. 231
Students will complete practice activity for Understanding Tone on pg. 232

Closing Quickwrite:
Does the phrase “spreading those lies” carry a positive or negative connotation? How does the phrase contribute to the tone of the poem?

Homework: Retrieve a copy of Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson

Fri. 1/20/17, how to write an analysis or claim

1/20/2017

Activator: We will review the RACE strategy through the RACE Strategy Kick Off

Lesson:

As a class we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums [print, media, text, videos, etc.]
Students complete the unit by developing their Analysis/Claim for this week’s unit.

To support the writing of the claim or analysis: We will review the RACE strategy and use the graphic organizer to develop the analysis/claim

Ask Yourself These Questions:

What words or ideas are repeated in all 3 text boxes?
How do details change or stay the same across the text boxes?
Which details are most important?
What does the text leave uncertain or unstated?
Which words are critical for understanding?

*SSR – Silent Sustained Reading

Closing Strategy:
Teacher will project various vocab terms on Smart Board. Students will come to the board and group/categorize/sequence vocab terms.
ON YOUR PAPER Categorizing –

Sort and categorize a list of relevant vocabulary terms from The Reading Process

Homework: None

thurs. 1/19/16, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens pgs. 228-233, Caring For Your Heart

1/19/2017

Activator:
Self –Determination poem by Elaine Maxwell. Draw attention to specific words or phrases. Highlight key words or sentences that may provide support or evidence for validation. [Record your answers on Notice and Thinking Organizer Text Box 2]

Lesson:
1. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens pgs. 224-227, Educational Options & Overcoming Barriers

Part 2:
2. Listen to Habits by Steven Cooper.Focus on key words or phrases that provide support or evidence to validate the theme of this close reading unit. [Record your answers on Notice and Thinking Organizer Text Box 2]

3. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens pgs. 228-233, Caring For Your Heart

4. Closing - Exit Ticket:
Question 1: What are some examples of the significance of the Sharpening the Saw as a theme? [ie. We all get rusty, Your body is a tool, Keep yourself sharp, etc.]. Use evidence from the text to explain your answers.
Question 2: Based on what you read so far, what purpose does Habit #7 have in your life today?
[Write response in Text Box 3 of the Notice & Thinking graphic organizer]
Question 3: How do the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens work together in sequence, just as the 9 Close Reading Strategies we have learned so far?

HOMEWORK: NONE

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens pgs. 216-227 - Caring For Your Brain

1/18/2017

Activator:
1. Essential 55 Rules for Successful Students

2. ‘What? So What? Now What?’ using Beyonce – Move Your Body video.“What?” (What happened? What did I observe?), “So What?” (Why is this important to me/my partner?) and “Now What? (What can be done with this information?)

The LESSON:

Read "Self –Determination" poem by Elaine Maxwell. Highlighting - Highlight key words or sentences that may provide support or evidence for validation. [Record your answers on Notice and Thinking Organizer Text Box 2]
Read 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens pgs. 216-227 - Caring For Your Brain

CLOSING [Quickwrite Question]:

Listen to "Habits" by Steven Cooper. Focus on key words or phrases that provide support or evidence to validate the theme of this close reading unit. In summary, what are some important details you learned today about creating good habits for your mind? [Record your answers on Notice and Thinking Organizer Text Box 2]

HOMEWORK: NONE