--Please sit in your new assigned seat.
--Today's class begins with a reading/viewing of a popular children's story by P.D. Eastman called "The Best Nest". As we read/view the story, simply look to "get the gist":
- What's "the deal" with this story? What's it about?
- What resonates/"stands out"?
- What events seem important?
- BE READY TO SHARE OUT ONCE WE'VE VIEWED THE ENTIRE VIDEO.
--Block 3 BDF: If you completed a self-assessment between last class and today (and I hope you did!), please place your document in the black basket on the front table.
Anticipatory Set/S. the C. (20-25 mins.)
--"gist" reading/viewing of P.D. Eastman's "The Best Nest" via the following link:
--share out--create a bulleted list on the front board of items that resonated when reading/viewing for the "gist"
- Why did each item resonate?
--Transition
- Pick up a copy of the "Successful Summary of 'The Best Nest'" halfsheet from the front table.
--purposeful oral reading of plot summary
- What makes a plot summary "successful"?
- What do you notice about this plot summary? (e.g., It is in the form of a paragraph.)
- What does this plot summary have in common with our "gist" list?
--share out--create a bulleted list of rough targets for writing a successful plot summary
--agenda/HW
- objectives for the mini-lesson we are beginning today:
- comprehend the basic plot of Karen Russell's "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves"
- work cooperatively with others (listening, respecting, etc.) in a variety of groupings
- create and follow a "Compact for Group Work"
- craft a successful plot summary that aligns with our targets
--objectives for the first phase of this mini-lesson:
- comprehend the basic plot of part of Karen Russell's "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves"
- begin working cooperatively with others (listening, respecting, etc.)
--steps for this phase of the mini-lesson:
- View 10:50-12:50 of the following clip so as to potentially pique curiosity:
- https://vimeo.com/56223373
- The story we are "gearing up" to read, "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves," is very much about you!
- Transition
- Pick up a copy of Karen Russell's "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves" and the "Short Story in an 'Hour'--Summary Notes/Stage Summary" sheet from the front table.
- Engage in a purposeful oral reading of the front side of the "Short Story in an 'Hour'--Summary Notes/Stage Summary" sheet prior to flipping it over. What ought our purpose be?
- On the back of the document, write in the number that corresponds with your assigned Stage.
- Stages of the story assigned via a drawing of cards.
- Block 3 BDF: See groups listed on front board.
- Quietly and independently "gist"-read your assigned Stage and jot down notes under the "'Gist' Notes/Outline" section. I WILL MODEL FIRST WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY.
- You will be sharing the "gist" of your section with some of your classmates after you finish reading!
- Block 3 BDF: Oral "gist"-read your assigned Stage and jot down notes under the "'Gist' Notes/Outline" section of the. (Pick a strong/comfortable reader, and stop and talk amongst yourselves every few paragraphs!)
--Closure -- Fold-the-Line/Musical Fold-the-Line (time permitting)
- First, consider your answer to this question: What is the "gist" of the section of the story that I just read?
- Form a line from youngest to oldest (youngest nearest the door) as quickly as possible. You, of course, can talk while doing this!
- Fold the line.
- The person whose back is facing west will share the "gist" of his/her section first. Then, the person whose back is facing east will do the same.
- When the music plays, move as directed (somewhat circular motion).
- When the music stops, the person whose back is facing west will share the "gist" of his/her section. Then, the person whose back is facing east will do the same.
- Repeat this process (time permitting).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Reminder: Next "Grammar Hammer" week, in addition to learning about a common error (both how to spot and fix the error), I will also formally check on your knowledge and understanding of the eight parts of speech. It might be in your best interest to pick up a copy of the document inside the "Parts of Speech" folder in the "Grammar Hammer Extras" area of the classroom and continue reviewing (especially if you struggled on the comprehension check last class block!).
Miscellaneous
--Read your free reading book for at least 10 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS. You have up until early-December to finish your book.
--Read your free reading book for at least 10 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS. You have up until early-December to finish your book.
