--Pick up the "Missing comma in a complex sentence/unnecessary comma before a subordinating conjunction" sheet from the front table. Read the front of the sheet quietly, independently, and purposefully, and then complete the back of the sheet as directed. Be prepared to "share out" in a little bit!
--Mr. Martin will be around to check your homework--please place the packet on the floor next to your desk.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--share out as per the J.O.--for HW, prepare for the "missing comma in a complex sentence/unnecessary comma before a subordinating conjunction" assessment, which will take place next class--what should you know/be able to do?
Instruction/Discussion Preparation -- Dragonsong Chapter 1
--select a question for Mr. Martin to complete as a model--Mr. Martin models--SHOW MODEL AGAIN IN BLOCK 2; PICK A QUESTION AND COMPLETE A MODEL IN BLOCK 4
--continue re-reading the novel independently--work on "Chapter 1--Close Reading Practice/Discussion Preparation" packet (15 mins.) as close reading/writing practice and preparation for today's discussion
Assessment -- "Dragonsong Unit--Foreword and Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Check"
--clear desks/assessment handed out
--complete the assessment again quietly and independently--when finished, put your head down on your desk
--go over the answers to the assessment
--engage in self-reflection (comprehension quizzes for both "Trifles" and Dragonsong Chapter 1 returned: How did you do? What did you do to prepare? What should you do to prepare? How did you do on the "Dragonsong Unit--Foreword and Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Check" the second time in comparison to the first time? So what?
Transition -- share the discussion protocol (one contribution minimum/three contributions maximum--no third contribution until all have contributed once :))/"Discussion Contribution Rating Scale", form a circle
Discussion -- Dragonsong Chapter 1
--engage in discussion as per the protocol, making sure to hit as many of the questions as we can
--this packet is for your notes--don't settle for anything less than your best response for each of the questions/prompts
Closure -- "Today, I learned..."
--complete the sentence-starter above with a specific piece of information from today's class
**YOU MUST USE A "WUBAIS WORD" PUNCTUATED PROPERLY SOMEWHERE IN YOUR RESPONSE**
HW
**YOU MUST USE A "WUBAIS WORD" PUNCTUATED PROPERLY SOMEWHERE IN YOUR RESPONSE**
HW
--Prepare for the "missing comma in a complex sentence/unnecessary comma before a subordinating conjunction" assessment, which will take place next class--what should you know/be able to do?
--Read Chapter 2 (taking notes is highly encouraged)--a basic comprehension quiz will take place next class. Don't forget to revisit your "The Facts of Pern" notes, too!
--BRING YOUR VOCABULARY BOOK TO CLASS ON MONDAY.
--Read Chapter 2 (taking notes is highly encouraged)--a basic comprehension quiz will take place next class. Don't forget to revisit your "The Facts of Pern" notes, too!
--BRING YOUR VOCABULARY BOOK TO CLASS ON MONDAY.
