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wed.5/17/16, “Scarlet Ibis” on pg. 123-135

5/17/2017

Activator:
Write a flashback of something that happen this weekend.

Class work:
Read “Scarlet Ibis” on pg. 123-135 in Reader's Journey using the 12 Close Reading Strategies/Annotating the Text

Closing:
Quickwrite: What is a flashback? Describe a flashback in today's story.

Homework: None

tues. 5/16/17, AMIGO BROTHERS IN READER'S JOURNEY PGS. 46-49

5/16/2017

Activator: Describe a conflict and resolution you have experienced in middle school

Lesson Activities:
Purpose for Reading: Underline/identify details of conflict in the story. Internal vs. External Conflict
Read Amigo Brothers pgs. 46-49. Underline/identify details of conflict in the story. Internal vs. External Conflict

Complete Amigo Brothers review questions on pg. 49

Closing:
Quickwrite – Analyze the ending to Amigo Brothers. Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Create an alternative ending for the story.

Homework: None

Mon. 5/15/17, Read “Scarlet Ibis” on pg. 123-135 in Reader's Journey

5/15/2017

Activator:
Write a flashback of something that happen this weekend.

Class work:
Read “Scarlet Ibis” on pg. 123-135 in Reader's Journey using the 12 Close Reading Strategies/Annotating the Text

Closing:
Quickwrite: What is a flashback? Describe a flashback in today's story.

Homework: None

wed. 5/10/17, Read “Patriots Wide Receiver’s Proudest Achievement Isn’t Making the Super Bowl”

5/10/2017

Activator:
What does it mean to be a geek? Is being a geek a cool thing? Wise thing? Mature thing?

Class work:
Read “Patriots Wide Receiver’s Proudest Achievement Isn’t Making the Super Bowl” using the 12 Close Reading Strategies/Annotating the Text

Closing:
Quickwrite: What is the opposite of being a geek? Is it cooler to be the opposite? Is it wiser? Is it more mature?

Homework: None

tues. 5/9/17, AMIGO BROTHERS IN READER'S JOURNEY PGS. 38-47

5/9/2017

Activator: Describe a conflict and resolution you have experienced in middle school [6-8]

Lesson Activities:
Purpose for Reading: Underline/identify details of conflict in the story. Internal vs. External Conflict
Read Amigo Brothers pgs. 47-48. Underline/identify details of conflict in the story. Internal vs. External Conflict

Complete Amigo Brothers review questions on pg. 49

Closing:
Quickwrite – Analyze the ending to Amigo Brothers. Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Create an alternative ending for the story.

Homework: None

Mon. 5/8/17, amigo brothers in READER'S JOURNEY PGS. 38-47

5/8/2017

Learning Target - Purpose for Reading: Underline/identify details of conflict in the story. Internal vs. External Conflict. How does the exposition [introduction: time and place] of the story support the reader understand the conflict[s] of the story?

Activator:
Describe a setting [time and place] in this school building you will never forget.

Class work:
Read Amigo Brothers pgs. 38-46. Underline/identify details of conflict in the story. Internal vs. External Conflict

Closing:
Quickwrite: What conflict you have had in middle school [6-8]

Homework: None

fri. 5/5/17, review Ch. 10-12 Chasing Lincoln's Killer Quiz & silent sustained reading

5/5/2017

Activator: Recite the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Lesson Activities:
Peer Review Chasing Lincoln's Ch. 10-12 Quiz

Complete/Turn In review questions for “Why Is Cinco de Mayo More Popular in America Than in Mexico?”

Closing: Silent Sustained Reading

Homework: None

thurs. 5/4/17, the epilogue of chasing lincoln's killer

5/4/2017

Activator: Who is your favorite president? Why?

Lesson Activities:
Complete Chasing Lincoln's Ch. 10-12 Quiz
Complete review questions for “Why Is Cinco de Mayo More Popular in America Than in Mexico?”

Closing: Turn in the quiz & review questions

Homework: None

Wed. 5/4/17, ch. 12 of Chasing lincoln's killer

5/3/2017

Activator:
Did Booth die with honor? Did Lincoln? What is honor in America? How would you describe it after reading this book?

Class work:
1. Read Ch. 12 of Chasing Linclon's Killer w/ Chasing Lincoln's Ch. 10-12 Quiz

2. Complete review questions for "Cinco de Mayo" McClure MS News Article

Closing:
Quickwrite: Some would say the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln was the last great act of John Wilkes Booth’s life? What great act do you dream of being honored and remembered for in your lifetime?

Homework: None

mon. 5/1/17, Ch. 11 of Chasing Linclon's Killer w/ Chasing Lincoln's Ch. 10-12 Quiz

5/1/2017

Activator:
Who is the true hero of this story? Lincoln? Stanton? Booth? The Narrator?

Class work:
Read Ch. 11 of Chasing Linclon's Killer w/ Chasing Lincoln's Ch. 10-12 Quiz

Closing:
Quickwrite: What textual evidence was provided today to support your opinion of who the hero of this story is?

Homework: None