Friday, March 13, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify character traits and how it contributes to the plot of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)
• AA.1, Q.2, EE.5, & Q.4

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Announcement:

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Must Do:

• Character Development and Word Choice IA Assessment
• Check email from Mrs. J (Subject - “Character Trait Reflection”)
• Make suggested revisions and corrections to your Google Question Reflection response

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• EE.5 - Choose between adjectives and adverbs
• Q.4 - Find antonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!
• IXL Skills (7 out of 9)
• C.1, C.2, E.4, E.6, L.2, T.2, X.9, KK.2, & LL.1
• Flocabulary (email Mrs. J when you complete your re-do)
• Writing to Create Mood

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

• IA Test on Friday

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Media Center Day

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify character traits and how it contributes to the plot of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)
• AA.1, Q.2, EE.5, & Q.4

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Announcement:

• Library will be Thursday
• IA Test on Friday

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Agenda:

• Whole Group: Character Traits across texts

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Must Do:

• Google Classroom Question (Quiz Grade)

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May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• EE.5 - Choose between adjectives and adverbs
• Q.4 - Find antonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!
• IXL Skills (7 out of 9)
• C.1, C.2, E.4, E.6, L.2, T.2, X.9, KK.2, & LL.1
• Flocabulary (email Mrs. J when you complete your re-do)
• Writing to Create Mood

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mentor Sentence: Author’s Craft

Must Do:

• Character Trait Venn Diagram
• Casey (Casey at Bat)
• Joan Benoit
• Josh Bell

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• EE.5 - Choose between adjectives and adverbs
• Q.4 - Find antonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!
• IXL Skills (7 out of 9)
• C.1, C.2, E.4, E.6, L.2, T.2, X.9, KK.2, & LL.1
• Flocabulary (email Mrs. J when you complete your re-do)
• Writing to Create Mood

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify character traits and how it contributes to the plot of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)
• AA.1, Q.2, EE.5, & Q.4

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Announcement:

• Library will be Thursday (?)
• IA Test on Friday

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Monday, March 9, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mentor Sentence: Observations & Parts of Speech

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Must Do:

• Joan Benoit: 1894 U.S. Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist (CommonLit)
• Flocabulary - Characters

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• EE.5 - Choose between adjectives and adverbs
• Q.4 - Find antonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!
• IXL Skills (7 out of 9)
• C.1, C.2, E.4, E.6, L.2, T.2, X.9, KK.2, & LL.1
• Flocabulary (email Mrs. J when you complete your re-do)
• Writing to Create Mood

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify character traits and how it contributes to the plot of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)
• AA.1, Q.2, EE.5, & Q.4

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Announcement:

• Library will be tomorrow
• IA Test on Friday

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Friday, March 6, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mentor Sentence: Mimic Sentence

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Must Do:

• Flocabulary - Characters

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• AA.1 - Choose between subject and object pronouns
• Q.2 - Find synonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!
• IXL Skills (7 out of 9)
• C.1, C.2, E.4, E.6, L.2, T.2, X.9, KK.2, & LL.1
• Flocabulary (email Mrs. J when you complete your re-do)
• Writing to Create Mood

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to explain how the author’s organization and use of text features aids in comprehension of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

• None

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence: Mimic Sentence
• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Overtime”

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Must Do:

• Crossover AR Test (for a grade!)
• Functional Text Escape Room

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• AA.1 - Choose between subject and object pronouns
• Q.2 - Find synonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!
• IXL Skills (7 out of 9)
• C.1, C.2, E.4, E.6, L.2, T.2, X.9, KK.2, & LL.1
• Flocabulary (email Mrs. J when you complete your re-do)
• Writing to Create Mood

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to explain how the author’s organization and use of text features aids in comprehension of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

• None

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to explain how the author’s organization and use of text features aids in comprehension of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)

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Must Do:

• Functional Text Escape Room (with a partner)

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• AA.1 - Choose between subject and object pronouns
• Q.2 - Find synonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to explain how the author’s organization and use of text features aids in comprehension of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Fourth Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence: Author’s Craft
• Class Discussion: Infographic

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Must Do:

• Infographic Discussion Questions (Indepdendent)

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• AA.1 - Choose between subject and object pronouns
• Q.2 - Find synonyms in context
• Complete any missing or re-do assignments!

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to explain how the author’s organization and use of text features aids in comprehension of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Fourth Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence: Observations & Parts of Speech

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Must Do:

• Infographic Discussion Circles

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• AA.1 - Choose between subject and object pronouns
• Q.2 - Find synonyms in context

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to explain how the author’s organization and use of text features aids in comprehension of a text.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Fourth Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence: Observations & Parts of Speech

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Must Do:

• Infographic Discussion Circles

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• AA.1 - Choose between subject and object pronouns
• Q.2 - Find synonyms in context

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Third Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence: Mimic Sentence Walk About
• Mini Lesson: “Casey at Bat” - Class discussion

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May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Submit any corrected assignments

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence:
• Mimic Sentence
• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Third Quarter” (20 min)

Must Do:

• “Casey at Bat” - Discussion Circles

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Submit any corrected assignments
• Flocabulary - Mood & Tone
• Writing to Create Mood
• Complete “Identifying Mood Using Peer Mentor Text”

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Third Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence:
• Author’s Craft - Illustrate a scene from “Storm” (pg 151-152)
• Paired Text: “Casey at Bat” Read about by James Earl Jones

Must Do:

• “Casey at Bat” - Discussion Circles

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Submit any corrected assignments
• Flocabulary - Mood & Tone
• Writing to Create Mood
• Complete “Identifying Mood Using Peer Mentor Text”

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Practice IXL Skills (10-15 min)

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Third Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence:
• Observations & Parts of Speech

Must Do:

• CommonLit - “Casey at Bat” - Guided Reading Questions only

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Submit any corrected assignments
• Flocabulary - Mood & Tone
• Writing to Create Mood
• Complete “Identifying Mood Using Peer Mentor Text”

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Agenda:

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• Media Center Day
• Meet with Mrs. J in small groups
• Self review New Year Letters

Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

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Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence:
• Share & Revise

Must Do:

• IA Quiz - Word Choice & Comprehension

May Do:

• Read
• Complete “Identifying Mood using Peer Mentor Text”
• IXL Skills: (4/6 due today)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Make corrections:
• Flocabulary
• Revise “Writing to Create a Mood”

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Agenda:

• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Second Quarter” (20 min)
• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings
• Mentor Sentence:
• Mimic Sentence

Must Do:

• Identify Mood using Peer Mentor Text - due today

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Make corrections:
• Flocabulary
• Revise “Writing to Create a Mood”

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Second Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence:
• Author’s Craft - Walk and Talk

Must Do:

• Identify Mood using Peer Mentor Text

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Make corrections:
• Flocabulary
• Revise “Writing to Create a Mood”

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “Second Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence:
• Observations & Parts of Speech
• Mini Lesson:
• Identifying Mood using Teacher Mentor Text

Must Do:

• Identifying Mood using Peer Mentor Text

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2
• Finish Flocabulary - Mood and Tone
• Finish “Writing to Create Mood”

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

• IA Quiz Thursday
• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence:
• Share & Revise

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Must Do:

• Writing to Create Mood - Google Forms

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May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• C.1 - Which sentence is more formal?
• T.2 - Positive and negative connotation
• KK.2 - Capitalizing titles
• Finish Flocabulary - Mood and Tone

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Find a “fancy” word for tomorrow’s mimic sentence

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence:
• Mimic Sentence
• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “First Quarter” (20 min)

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Must Do:

• Writing to Create Mood - Google Forms

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May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• C.1 - Which sentence is more formal?
• T.2 - Positive and negative connotation
• KK.2 - Capitalizing titles
• Finish Flocabulary - Mood and Tone

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Find a “fancy” word for tomorrow’s mimic sentence

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:26)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “First Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence:
• Author’s Craft
• Kwame Alexander video

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Must Do:

• Writing to Create Mood - Google Forms

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May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• C.1 - Which sentence is more formal?
• T.2 - Positive and negative connotation
• KK.2 - Capitalizing titles
• Finish Flocabulary - Mood and Tone

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Find a “fancy” word for tomorrow’s mimic sentence

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Finish Flocabulary - Mood & Tone

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2
• C.1, T.2, & KK.2

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Mentor Sentence:
• Observations & Parts of Speech

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Must Do:

• Flocabulary - Mood and Tone - due today

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May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• C.1 - Which sentence is more formal?
• T.2 - Positive and negative connotation
• KK.2 - Capitalizing titles

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Agenda:

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• Media Center Day
• Meet with Mrs. J in small groups
• Self review New Year Letters

Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

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Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

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Friday, February 7, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an examples of tone and mood in reading

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills are due Friday (2/21)
• E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• L.2, E.6, & C.2

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Agenda:

• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Mentor Sentence:
• Share and Revise

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Must Do:

• Flocabulary - Mood and Tone

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May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• L.2 - Create varied sentences based on models
• E.6 - Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning in tone
• C.2 - Compare passages for tone

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an examples of tone and mood in reading

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills
• Last Week’s Skills - E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• This Week’s Skills - L.2, E.6, & C.2

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Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence:
• Mimic Sentence
• Independent Read (Stop @ 11:35)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Class Discussion:
• “Considering Icarus”

Must Do:

• Flocabulary - Mood and Tone

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• L.2 - Create varied sentences based on models
• E.6 - Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning in tone
• C.2 - Compare passages for tone

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “First Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence:
• Author’s Craft

Must Do:

• Discussion Circles:
• “Reconsidering Icarus” Discussion Questions

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• L.2 - Create varied sentences based on models
• E.6 - Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning in tone
• C.2 - Compare passages for tone

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an examples of tone and mood in reading

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills
• Last Week’s Skills - E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• This Week’s Skills - L.2, E.6, & C.2

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (STOP @ 11:26)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “First Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence: (STOP @ 12:26)
• Observations
• Mini Lesson
• Tone and Mood - practice

Must Do:

• Group Read; “Into the Burning Sun”
• Underline examples of Hubris
• Circle examples/clue to tone and mood

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• L.2 - Create varied sentences based on models
• E.6 - Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning in tone
• C.2 - Compare passages for tone

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.
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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an examples of tone and mood in reading

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills
• Last Week’s Skills - E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• This Week’s Skills - L.2, E.6, & C.2

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (STOP @ 11:26)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “First Quarter” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence: (STOP @ 12:26)
• Observations
• Mini Lesson
• Tone and Mood

Must Do:

• Group Read; “Into the Burning Sun”
• Underline examples of Hubris
• Circle examples/clue to tone and mood

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• L.2 - Create varied sentences based on models
• E.6 - Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning in tone
• C.2 - Compare passages for tone

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify and explain author’s word choice and how it impacts tone and mood.
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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an examples of tone and mood in reading

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills
• Last Week’s Skills - E.4, X.9, & LL.1
• This Week’s Skills - L.2, E.6, & C.2

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Friday, January 30, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify examples of figurative language while reading.
• I will be help revise and edit classmates’ sentences.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an example of hyperbole and personification

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills Due today - E.4, X.9, LL.1
• Figures of Language Test today

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Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence (STOP @ 11:26)
• Share and Revise

Must Do:

• Figurative Language Test
• Part 1 - Closed Notes
• Parts 2-4 - Open Notes

May Do:

• Independent Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4 - Interpret figures of speech
• X.9 - Simple, compound, or complex?
• LL.1 - Formatting titles

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (20 min)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Mentor Sentence:
• Mimic Sentence
• Mini Lesson
• Figurative Language Notes
• Hyperbole
• Personification

Must Do:

• Locate & record examples from The Crossover

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4 - Interpret figures of speech
• X.9 - Simple, compound, or complex?
• LL.1 - Formatting titles

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify examples of figurative language while reading.
• I will be able to create a complex sentence.
• I will use figurative language in my writing.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an example of hyperbole and personification

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills Due tomorrow - E.4, X.9, LL.1
• Figures of Language Test tomorrow

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Agenda:

• Independent Read (STOP @ 11:26)
• Mini Meetings- share HW examples
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “The Warm-Up” (20 min)
• Mentor Sentence: (STOP @ 12:26)
• Author’s Craft Walk and Talk
• Mini Lesson
• Figurative Language Notes
• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia

Must Do:

• Locate & record examples from The Crossover

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4 - Interpret figures of speech
• X.9 - Simple, compound, or complex?
• LL.1 - Formatting titles

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Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify examples of figurative language while reading.
• I will reflect on the impact of author’s craft in my reading.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an example of alliteration and onomatopoeia

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills Due Friday - E.4, X.9, LL.1
• Figures of Language Test Friday (1/31)

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Essential Questions:

How does author’s craft affect the reader?

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Learning Targets:

• I will be able to identify examples of figurative language while reading.
• I will be able to identify a complex sentence along with parts of speech.

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Homework:

• Read for 30 minutes
• Locate an example of a metaphor and simile

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Announcement:

• IXL Skills Due Friday - E.4, X.9, LL.1
• Figures of Language Test Friday (1/31)

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Agenda:

• Independent Read
• Read Aloud: The Crossover - “The Warm-Up”
• Mentor Sentence: Observations & Parts of Speech

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Mini Lesson:

• Figurative Language Notes
• Simile
• Metaphor

Must Do:

• Locate & record examples from The Crossover

May Do:

• Read
• IXL Skills:
• E.4 - Interpret figures of speech
• X.9 - Simple, compound, or complex?
• LL.1 - Formatting titles

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Monday, January 27, 2020

Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence: Share and Revise
• Media Center Day
• Meet with Mrs. J in small groups
• Review PSA rubrics
• Self review New Year Letters

Essential Questions:

How can our actions today affect tomorrow?

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to describe the plot using cause-effect relationships.

I will demonstrate proper use of compound and complex sentences to enhance writing.

I will write about and reflect on what I am looking forward to in 2020.

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Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

Quarter 2 ends this Thursday (1/23)

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Essential Questions:

How can our actions today affect tomorrow?

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to describe the plot using cause-effect relationships.

I will demonstrate proper use of compound and complex sentences to enhance writing.

I will write about and reflect on what I am looking forward to in 2020.

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Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

Quarter 2 ends this Thursday (1/23)

Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence: Create Mimic Sentence
• Review parts of Mentor Sentence
• Finish “Sound of Thunder” Guided Reading Notes
• Turn in before lunch
• Mentor Sentence: Share and Revise

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Must Do:

• Type New Year Letter Final
• IXL -
• K.1 - Fact vs. Opinion
• K.3 - Main idea and supporting detail
• KK.1 - Capitalization errors

May Do:

• Read/Test AR
• Study Island - Game Mode:
• 2.H - Setting
• 2.T - Main idea and supporting details
• 2.W - Fact and Opinion

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Essential Questions:

How can our actions today affect tomorrow?

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to describe the plot using cause-effect relationships.

I will demonstrate proper use of compound and complex sentences to enhance writing.

I will write about and reflect on what I am looking forward to in 2020.

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Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

Quarter 2 ends this Thursday (1/23)

Agenda:

• Read Aloud: “Sound of Thunder”
• Guided reading with partner
• Mentor Sentence: Author’s Craft

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Must Do:

• Type New Year Letter Final (Due Thursday)
• IXL -
• K.1 - Fact vs. Opinion
• K.3 - Main idea and supporting detail
• KK.1 - Capitalization errors

May Do:

• Read/Test AR
• Study Island - Game Mode:
• 2.H - Setting
• 2.T - Main idea and supporting details
• 2.W - Fact and Opinion
• Complete any missing assignments

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Essential Questions:

How can our actions today affect tomorrow?

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to describe the plot using cause-effect relationships.

I will be able to identify and create complex sentences

I will write about and reflect on what I am looking forward to in 2020.

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Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

Quarter 2 ends this Thursday (1/23)

Agenda:

• Read Aloud: “Sound of Thunder”
• Guided Reading Notes with partner
• Mentor Sentence: Observations & Parts of Speech
• Review parts of a letter

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Must Do:

• Type New Year Letter Final (Due Thursday)
• IXL -
• K.1 - Fact vs. Opinion
• K.3 - Main idea and supporting detail
• KK.1 - Capitalization errors

May Do:

• Read/Test AR
• Study Island - Game Mode:
• 2.H - Setting
• 2.T - Main idea and supporting details
• 2.W - Fact and Opinion

Friday, January 17, 2020

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

Aaron’s Gift Story Notes due today

New Year Letter Final due next Thursday (1/23)

Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to answer questions

I will reflect and write about resolutions and goals that I have.

Agenda:

• Mentor Sentence
• Share and Revise
• Must Do:
• “Aaron’s Gift” Story Notes
• Due today - Turn in to bucket
• Finish New Year Letter Rough Draft
• Paragraph 1 - Reflect on 2019
• Paragraph 2 - Looking forward to in 2020
• Paragraph 3 - Goals & Resolutions
• IXL Skills:
• K1. - Fact vs. Opinion
• K.3 - Supporting details
• KK.1 - Capitalization errors
• May Do:
• Study Island - Game Mode:
• 2.H - Setting
• 2.T - Main idea and supporting details
• 2.W - Fact and Opinion
• Read/Test AR

Cool Down:

• Read Independently (15 min)

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Essential Questions:

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Agenda:

• “Aaron’s Gift” Story Notes
• Independent Reading
• Mentor Sentence
• Mimic & author’s craft
• New Year Letter
• Paragraph 3: Resolutions & Goals (Rough draft)

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Mat Do:

• Read/Test AR
• IXL -
• K.1 - Fact vs. Opinion
• K.3 - Supporting details
• KK.1 - Capitalization Errors

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to answer questions

I will reflect and write about resolutions and goals that I have.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

Aaron’s Gift Story Notes due Friday (1/17)

New Year Letter Final due next Thursday (1/23)

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to make inferences and draw conclusions using a fiction text.

I will write about and reflect on what I am looking forward to in 2020.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

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Agenda:

• Finish Read Aloud - “Aaron’s Gift” w/shoulder partners
• Inferences and drawing conclusions
• Independent Reading
• Mentor Sentence
• Parts of Speech
• New Year Letter
• Paragraph 2: Looking forward - 2020 (Rough draft)

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May Do:

• Read/Test AR
• IXL -
• K.1 - Fact vs. Opinion
• K.3 - Main idea and supporting detail
• KK.1 - Capitalization errors

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

I will be able to make inferences and draw conclusions in a fiction text.

I will reflect and write about 2019.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

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Agenda:

• Read Aloud - “Aaron’s Gift” w/shoulder partners
• Inferences and drawing conclusions
• Independent Reading
• Mentor Sentence
• Observations
• New Year Letter
• Paragraph 1: 2019 Reflections (Rough draft)

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Tuesday - Friday, January 7-10, 2020

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will create a script that includes stage directions and setting for my PSA.

I will rehearse and record my PSA.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

PSA due Friday (1/10)

Agenda:

• PSA
• Finish Script
• Rehearse
• Record
• Edit/Final
• IXL Skills
• K.1 - Fact and Opinion
• K.3 - Main Idea and Supporting Detail
• KK.1 - Correct capitalization errors

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Monday, January 6, 2020

Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

I will reflect and brainstorm goals for the new year.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

Back to PSA project tomorrow!

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Agenda:

• Discuss significance of New Year
• Introduce New Year Letter
• Brainstorm
• Reflect on 2019
• Anticipations in 2020
• Goals/Resolutions

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Wednesday & Thursday, December 10 & 11, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will use my storyboard as an organizer to create a script about my PSA topic.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

PSA Scripts due by Winter Break

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Agenda:

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• Complete Storyboard Outline
• Meeting with teacher
• Continue with Script

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will use my storyboard as an organizer to create a script about my PSA topic.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

PSA Scripts due by Winter Break

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Agenda:

• Explain and preview Storyboard Outline Graphic Organizer
• Complete Storyboard Outline
• Meeting with teacher
• Continue with Script

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Friday, December 6, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will use my storyboard as an organizer to create a script about my PSA topic.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

PSA Scripts due Tuesday (12/10)

Media Center Monday (12/9)

Agenda:

• Continue writing PSA Script
• Meet with Mrs. J to review script
• Begin practicing script

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will use my storyboard as an organizer to create a script about my PSA topic.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

PSA Scripts due Tuesday (12/10)

Agenda:

• Preview already created scripts from Scope Magazine
• Make observations
• Begin writing PSA Script

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

I will demonstrate my comprehension abilities using cold reads.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Announcement:

N/A

Agenda:

• IA Quiz
• View other student Current Event PSA Flipgrids
• Finish PSA Storyboard

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

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Learning Targets:

I will brainstorm and organize my research and ideas into a Storyboard for my PSA.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

IA Quiz Wednesday

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Announcement:

PSA Storyboard due Tuesday

Agenda:

• View feedback for PSA in Current Events video
• Discuss any questions/concerns relating to PSA Storyboard
• Students will continue working on PSA Storyboard

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Monday, December 2, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

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Learning Targets:

I will brainstorm and organize my research and ideas into a Storyboard for my PSA.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

IA Quiz Wednesday

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Announcement:

PSA Storyboard due Tuesday

Agenda:

• Introduce Storyboard Template
• Students will organize and brainstorm for their PSA Storyboard
• Individual Meetings will be held to discuss Mid Project Job Performance Reviews
• Students who were absent will complete their Current Event PSA Flipgrid

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

What real life connections does my PSA topic have?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to relate my PSA topic to current events.

I will be able to summarize and explain a current event article I have read.

I will be able to ask probing and thoughtful questions about what I have heard.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Complete the PSA Topics in Current Events organizer

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Agenda:

• Finish recording PSA Current Event Summaries
• View a PSA Current Event Summary
• Ask 3 questions about the summary to help guide research

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

What real life connections does my PSA topic have?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to relate my PSA topic to current events.

I will be able to summarize and explain a current event article I have read.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Complete the PSA Topics in Current Events organizer

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Agenda:

• Mid Project Job Performance Review
• Evaluate partners on their ownership, attitude, and respect while working on PSA research
• Practice presenting PSA Current Event articles
• Mini lesson: Using Flip Grid
• Begin recording PSA Current Event summaries

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Monday, November 18, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

What real life connections does my PSA topic have?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to generate questions to facilitate research.

I will be able to evaluate sources for credibility.

I will be able to relate my PSA topic to current events.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Complete the PSA Topics in Current Events organizer

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Agenda:

• Mini Lesson: PSA Topic in Current Events
• Research questions generated about PSA
• Evaluate sources for credibility
• Collect source information

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to generate questions to facilitate research.

I will be able to evaluate sources for credibility.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Agenda:

• Mini Lesson: Digging Deeper
• Research questions generated about PSA
• Evaluate sources for credibility
• Collect source information
• Read Independently

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Cool Down:

• Group conferences with teacher

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Learning Targets:

I will be able to narrow down topics and create quality questions to guide research.

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Agenda:

• Continue researching questions
• Independently Read

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Cool Down:

• Group conferences with teacher

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Learning Targets:

I will be able to narrow down topics and create quality questions to guide research.

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Agenda:

• Narrowing Down Your Search mini lesson
• Revise questions to narrow down and focus research
• Begin researching questions
• Independently Read

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Cool Down:

• Group conferences with teacher

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to generate questions to facilitate research.

I will be able to evaluate sources for credibility.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Agenda:

• Research questions generated about PSA
• Collect source information
• Evaluate sources for credibility
• Read Independently

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Cool Down:

• Group conferences with teacher

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to generate questions to facilitate research.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Agenda:

• Create groups based on topic interests
• Narrow down PSA topic focus
• Groups will generate 3-5 questions regarding their topic
• Read Independently

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Cool Down:

• Group conferences with teacher

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to identify key issues from The Bridge Home.

I will be able to identify the parts of a PSA and explain how it communicates the PSA’s message.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Agenda:

• Pair/Share independent deconstructed PSAs
• Generate topic list of issues from The Bridge Home
• Students will choose top 3 interests using Google Forms
• Create visual display for Asking Questions assignment

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Cool Down:

• Read Independently

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Monday, November 11, 2019

Agenda:

• Media Center Day!

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Essential Questions:

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Learning Targets:

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Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Friday, November 8, 2019

Agenda:

• Review what is a PSA
• Choose a PSA from the AD Council to deconstruct on own
• Read Independently

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Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to identify key issues from The Bridge Home.

I will be able to create a PSA regarding one of the key issues from The Bridge Home.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Agenda:

• Read aloud: The Bridge Home
• Independent Reading
• Review what is a PSA
• Watch “More to Say: Wildfire Prevention” PSA
• Finish deconstructing 2nd PSA as class
• Students will choose own PSA to deconstruct

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Cool Down:

Review the different PSAs students deconstructed and observed.

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Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to identify the parts of a PSA and explain how it communicates the PSA’s message.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can Public Service Announcements (PSA) raise awareness for certain issues?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to identify the parts of a PSA and explain how it communicates the PSA’s message.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

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Agenda:

• Read aloud: The Bridge Home
• Independent Reading
• Introduce students to PSAs
• Watch “More to Say: Wildfire Prevention” PSA
• Model decontrusting a PSA
• Choose a 2nd PSA with students
• Deconstruct PSA together as class

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Cool Down:

Review the purpose of PSAs

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can culture impact people’s experiences?

What character traits help someone overcome adversity?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to relate texts to each other and to my own experiences.

I will be able to identify character’s traits and motivations.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

IA Quiz Monday!

Agenda:

• Read aloud: The Bridge Home
• Independent Reading
• Reflection Prompts

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Cool Down:

Discuss the shared themes of the passages

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Monday, October 28, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can culture impact people’s experiences?

What character traits help someone overcome adversity?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to ask and answer different leveled questions about a text.

I will be able to identify character’s traits and motivations.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Media Center Monday

Agenda:

• Introduce Discussion Circle Organizer
• Independent Read: Character Development Graphic Organizer
• Discussion Circle

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Cool Down:

Discuss the shared themes of the passages

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Reflect on the 3 reflection questions for tomorrow’s Discussion Circle.

Essential Questions:

How can culture impact people’s experiences?

What character traits help someone overcome adversity?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to ask and answer different leveled questions about a text.

I will be able to identify character’s traits and motivations.

Agenda:

• Read Aloud: The Bridge Home
• Independent Read: Character Development Graphic Organizer
• Paired Passage:
• Answer posted questions on Seesaw

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Cool Down:

Introduce tomorrow's 3 reflection questions for Discussion Circle.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can culture impact people’s experiences?

What character traits help someone overcome adversity?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to ask and answer different leveled questions about a text.

I will be able to identify character’s traits and motivations.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Agenda:

• Read Aloud: The Bridge Home
• Independent Read: Character Development Graphic Organizer
• Paired Passage:
• Create 4 questions about read texts

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Cool Down:

Share examples of leveled questions

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Essential Questions:

How can culture impact people’s experiences?

What character traits help someone overcome adversity?

Learning Targets:

I will be able to ask different leveled questions about a text.

I will be able to identify character’s traits and motivations.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Agenda:

• Read Aloud: The Bridge Home
• Independent Read: Character Development Graphic Organizer
• Paired Passage:
• Finish reading 2 of the 3 paired passages to read
• Create 4 questions about read texts

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Cool Down:

Share examples of leveled questions

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Learning Targets:

I will be able to ask different leveled questions about a text.

I will be able to identify character’s traits and motivations.

Homework:

Read for 30 minutes

Agenda:

• Read Aloud: The Bridge Home
• Independent Read: Character Development Graphic Organizer
• Paired Passage: Choose 2 of the 3 paired passages to read

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Cool Down:

Discuss and summarize articles read.

Establish shared themes.

Essential Questions:

How can culture impact people’s experiences?

What character traits help someone overcome adversity?