--Pick up the following items from the front of the classroom:
- a highlighter
- a "Parts of Speech--Pretest" sheet
- a tile
- an Expo marker--be kind to my markers!
- a scrap for erasing
Complete the "Parts of Speech--Pretest" quietly and independently. Good luck!
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW--prepare slides for next activity--drop the hammer--share routine/rationale and link to writing that we've done so far this year
Control of Conventions: the extent to which the writing piece demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
--directions given for first activity
Review Activity/Instruction -- The Grammar Hammer--Parts of Speech TILES (15-20 mins.)--directions given for activity
--indicate pretest responses as directed by the SMART Notebook slides/take any necessary notes
Transition (8-10 mins.)
--Grab a halfsheet from me at the front table. Flip the sheet over and read the two questions on the back. If you are unsure of how to proceed, make sure to ask me for clarification! We will share out as per your work on these halfsheets in a little bit in order to focus in on further analysis of Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death". (I WILL MODEL WITH RL.1.)
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW--prepare slides for next activity--drop the hammer--share routine/rationale and link to writing that we've done so far this year
Control of Conventions: the extent to which the writing piece demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
--directions given for first activity
Review Activity/Instruction -- The Grammar Hammer--Parts of Speech TILES (15-20 mins.)--directions given for activity
--indicate pretest responses as directed by the SMART Notebook slides/take any necessary notes
Transition (8-10 mins.)
--Grab a halfsheet from me at the front table. Flip the sheet over and read the two questions on the back. If you are unsure of how to proceed, make sure to ask me for clarification! We will share out as per your work on these halfsheets in a little bit in order to focus in on further analysis of Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death". (I WILL MODEL WITH RL.1.)
--When finished, begin preparing for today's initial "The Masque of the Red Death" share-out by looking through your "Short Story Analysis Sheet" and purposeful reading notes with this question in mind: When reading "The Masque of the Red Death" for the first time, what resonated? I have written my example on the front board--if you have time, write an item on the board yourself and put your initials next to your contribution (which will save us time later!).
Brain Break (10 mins. maximum)
--two Artifact Bags shared
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please take out your notebook and date the page. Today is 10/12 (ACE) or 10/13 (BDF). Label this section of your notes "Reading Literature Like a Champ".
Literary Analysis Activity (Phase 1) -- “The Masque of the Red Death” (remainder of class)
--share out as per work conducted during the transition
--In the time permitted, complete the document to the best of your ability so that I can get a snapshot of how we did today and where we should head next.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete a total of 45 minutes of Membean training as directed before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/19. If you fail to appropriately train between now and the administration of Vocabulary Quiz #2 at the end of next week, you will not be permitted to take the quiz (see the "Membean Routine" document).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Prepare for the "Parts of Speech--Post-test," which will take place at the beginning of NEXT class (Monday, 10/16 [ACE]/Tuesday, 10/17 [BDF]). Consider taking the following steps, especially if you struggled on today's pretest:
Brain Break (10 mins. maximum)
--two Artifact Bags shared
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please take out your notebook and date the page. Today is 10/12 (ACE) or 10/13 (BDF). Label this section of your notes "Reading Literature Like a Champ".
Literary Analysis Activity (Phase 1) -- “The Masque of the Red Death” (remainder of class)
--share out as per work conducted during the transition
- jot down notes that end up on the front board
- as we create a bulleted list/discuss the bulleted list on the front board of items that resonated when conducting a first reading, jot down notes
--In the time permitted, complete the document to the best of your ability so that I can get a snapshot of how we did today and where we should head next.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete a total of 45 minutes of Membean training as directed before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/19. If you fail to appropriately train between now and the administration of Vocabulary Quiz #2 at the end of next week, you will not be permitted to take the quiz (see the "Membean Routine" document).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Prepare for the "Parts of Speech--Post-test," which will take place at the beginning of NEXT class (Monday, 10/16 [ACE]/Tuesday, 10/17 [BDF]). Consider taking the following steps, especially if you struggled on today's pretest:
- Pick up a copy of the "Parts of Speech Review" document, which I just used in an English 9 lesson. First, flip to the chart on the second page and populate as much of it as you can using your background knowledge. Then, listen to the rap located at the link below and finish populating your chart.
- Review via the following website:
--Strongly consider rereading "The Masque of the Red Death" with understandings/ideas from today in mind. Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT class.
Writing
--Continue thinking about your short story. The final draft of the assignment will be due before you know it!
Miscellaneous
--Read your free reading book for at least 15 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em!
Writing
--Continue thinking about your short story. The final draft of the assignment will be due before you know it!
Miscellaneous
--Read your free reading book for at least 15 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em!
