--Please pick up a copy of the "Reading Comprehension Passage A" document from the front table. You have the first 15 minutes of class (no more!) to complete both the purposeful reading of the text and the multiple choice prompts/questions. (This, of course, is practice for the NYS Regents Exam in ELA [Common Core], which takes place just under a month and a half from today! Don't stress--we've got this! :) )
*AS YOU WORK, I WILL RETURN GRAMMAR HAMMER REASSESSMENTS SO THAT YOU CAN TAKE A LOOK.*
S. the C.
--go over correct multiple choice responses/engage in "think-alouds"
--agenda/HW
- "Monomyth Writing Assignment" Q & A (especially instructions on back of assignment sheet)
--Pick up a copy of "Article of the Week #6 (5/8-5/12)" from the front table. In a few minutes, I will answer any questions that you have about the directions.
Introductory Activity -- "Difference Between Ordinary and Extraordinary"
--Q & A
--purposeful reading time
--Transition--tallest to shortest circle formed
--engage in discussion as per reading purposes
--connect to our final major reading of the school year
- What inferences can you make about an autobiography titled An Ordinary Man?
--Transition
- Remove any notes from your copy of The Alchemist. Then, swap your book copy with a copy of An Ordinary Man.
--oral "gist" reading of An Ordinary Man beginning with the dedication page
Closure
- Is Paul Rusesabagina an "ordinary man"
HW (Class Preparation)
--Aim to read at least 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
HW (Class Preparation)/Writing
HW (Class Preparation)/Writing
--Your "Monomyth Writing Assignment" is officially due at the beginning of class next time (Tuesday, 5/9).
--Work on the End-of-Course Assignment--you do not want to wait too long to get started on this! We will head to the library on Monday, 5/15.
Miscellaneous
--I wish you the best of luck if you are taking an AP exam next week and hope that my plans help you use your time in the best manner possible! Remember that next class is yours.
--Work on the End-of-Course Assignment--you do not want to wait too long to get started on this! We will head to the library on Monday, 5/15.
Miscellaneous
--I wish you the best of luck if you are taking an AP exam next week and hope that my plans help you use your time in the best manner possible! Remember that next class is yours.
- Paraphrasing Mini-Lesson as preparation for culminating assignment
- ACT nonfiction passages and multiple choice questions
- "Madness" done in class upon submission of revisions
