homeroom & literacy march 10, 2014
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Homeroom & Literacy March 10, 2014
Get all books and materials ready for the day.Literacy Lesson: Read silently.ELA Needed Materials: paper, pen, insert
method sheet
ELA March 10, 2014
ELA Needed Materials: paper, pen, insert method sheet
Agenda Note: Write a letter to a friend. Finish insert method response.
Homework: Read independently.
Quick Write: Write 5-8 sentences about the following topic. Write on a piece of paper in your ELA folder.What do you think it takes to work at a fast food restaurant?
Essential Question & Standard
How can you transform straightforward prose into a letter to deepen comprehension skills?
LA.8.ELACC8W9 - [Performance Standard] - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Opening
What do you know about writing a letter? What must you include?
Work Session
Read the section called Just Add Hot Water pp. 70-76 in chapter 3 McJobs. Imagine you have a job in a McDonald's. Write a letter to a friend describing what you do eachshift and how you feel about the pay and conditions. Brainstorm for ideas. Then write your draft on computer, make revisions, proofread, and prepare final. PRINT.You are expected to write 3 paragraphs.Remember—Introduction: Use engaging strategies like questions, factual statements, anecdotes, figurative language, etc. End with your thesis statement.Body Paragraph: Begin with a topic sentence, elaboration (examples, explain, narrate/personal experience, reflect, etc.), and end with a closing sentence.Conclusion: Restate your thesis statement, give advice, question, refer to more on the topic, or other effective endings.
Closing
Author’s Chair
Homeroom & Literacy March 11, 2014
Get all books and materials ready for the day.Literacy Lesson: Read silently.ELA Needed Materials: source book, paper,
pen, insert method sheet
ELA March 11, 2014
ELA Needed Materials: source book, paper, pen, insert method sheet
Agenda Note: Complete insert
method with ch. 3. Illustrate ch. 4.
Homework: Read independently.
Quick Write: Write at least 5 sentences to respond to the following question.
How is the insert method useful when responding to text?
Essential Questions & Standards
Why is it important to use the 7 habits of proficient readers?
How can I use the insert method to help me respond appropriately to informational text?
How can you transform straightforward prose into an illustration to deepen comprehension skills?
LA.8.ELACC8W9 - [Performance Standard] - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LA.8.ELACC8RI1 - [Performance Standard] - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Opening
Let’s review the Insert Method.
Work Session
1. Finish reading chapter 3 and use Insert Method.
2. After every 2 pages, STOP and respond using the INSERT METHOD.
Work Session continues
Brainstorm possible responses to EQ. Then explain how to change prose to a drawing.
How can you transform straightforward prose into an illustration to deepen comprehension skills?
In chapter 4 The Secret of the Fries read the description of potatoes being made into chips on page 92. Draw a sequence of labeled cartoon-style pictures to illustrate the process.
Closing
Use at least 2 of the 7 habits to respond to the text today.
Homeroom & Literacy March 12, 2014
Get all books and materials ready for the day.Literacy Lesson: Read silently or complete
your insert method for chapter 3.ELA Needed Materials: source book, paper,
pen, insert method sheet, chapter 4 illustration
ELA March 12, 2014
ELA Needed Materials: paper, pen, insert method sheet, chapter 4 illustration
Agenda Note: Complete insert
method with ch. 3. Illustrate ch. 4. Complete Ch. 4
worksheet.Homework: Read
independently.
Quick Write: Write 3-5 sentences to respond to the following question. Write on a piece of paper.
What is some new information that you have learned in chapter 3 and/or 4?
Essential Questions & StandardsWhy is it important to use the 7 habits of proficient readers?
How can I use the insert method to help me respond appropriately to informational text?
How can you transform straightforward prose into an illustration to deepen comprehension skills?
How do action and dialogue reveal a person's character?
What is the impact of word choices on the author's meaning and tone? What do the word choices reveal about the authors' opinions or points of view?
What signal words help you identify the text structure?
LA.8.ELACC8W9 - [Performance Standard] - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.LA.8.ELACC8RI1 - [Performance Standard] - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.LA.8.ELACC8RI4 - [Performance Standard] - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Opening
Expectations for today—1. Work independently. NO TALKING. NO
SOCIALIZING. Work ALONE.2. Make sure that you have completed all
ASSIGNED work in the order that it is listed.3. If you have questions, raise your hand AND
WAIT until your name is called.4. STAY ON TASK OR YOU WILL BE REMOVED
FOR DISRUPTING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.5. When you are finished with ALL work, turn in
your work to me and then silently read.
Work Session
1. Finish reading chapter 3 and use Insert Method.
2. After every 2 pages, STOP and respond using the INSERT METHOD.
Brainstorm possible responses to EQ. Then explain how to change prose to a drawing.
How can you transform straightforward prose into an illustration to deepen comprehension skills?
In chapter 4 The Secret of the Fries read the description of potatoes being made into chips on page 92. Draw a sequence of labeled cartoon-style pictures to illustrate the process.
Work Session continues
Key Words— Action: what the character (person) does Dialogue: what the character (person) says Tone: expresses the writer’s attitude toward his or her subject (Words
such as angry, sad, and humorous can be used to describe different tones.) Point of View: method used to tell story, poem, etc.
1st person—character or person in story or book 3rd person—not one of the characters or persons in story or book 3rd person omniscient—all-knowing point of view (knows everything about
everybody) 3rd person limited—narrator tells what only one character thinks, feels and
oberves Text Structure: how the text, the writing, the story, the poem, etc. is set
up. Examples are chronological (time order), sequence (most important to least important or vice versa), cause/effect, problem/solution, compare/contrast, or description.
Closing
Use at least 2 of the 7 habits to respond to the text today.
Homeroom & Literacy March 13, 2014
Get all books and materials ready for the day.Literacy Lesson: Read silently or complete
your insert method for chapter 3.ELA Needed Materials: source book, paper,
pen, insert method sheet, chapter 4 illustration
ELA March 13, 2014
ELA Needed Materials: paper, pen, insert method sheet, chapter 4 illustration
Agenda Note: Illustrate ch. 4. Complete Ch. 4
worksheet.Homework: Read
independently.
Quick Write: If you haven’t turned in your ch. 3 insert method responses, do so now.
Essential Questions & StandardsWhy is it important to use the 7 habits of proficient readers?
How can you transform straightforward prose into an illustration to deepen comprehension skills?
How do action and dialogue reveal a person's character?
What is the impact of word choices on the author's meaning and tone? What do the word choices reveal about the authors' opinions or points of view?
What signal words help you identify the text structure?
LA.8.ELACC8W9 - [Performance Standard] - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.LA.8.ELACC8RI1 - [Performance Standard] - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.LA.8.ELACC8RI4 - [Performance Standard] - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Opening
Expectations for today—1. Work independently. NO TALKING. NO
SOCIALIZING. Work ALONE.2. Make sure that you have completed all
ASSIGNED work in the order that it is listed.3. If you have questions, raise your hand AND
WAIT until your name is called.4. STAY ON TASK OR YOU WILL BE REMOVED
FOR DISRUPTING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.5. When you are finished with ALL work, turn in
your work to me and then silently read.
Work Session
Brainstorm possible responses to EQ. Then explain how to change prose to a drawing.
How can you transform straightforward prose into an illustration to deepen comprehension skills?
In chapter 4 The Secret of the Fries read the description of potatoes being made into chips on page 92. Draw a sequence of labeled cartoon-style pictures to illustrate the process.Complete graphic organizer on “The Secret of the Fries.”
You may write on chart. Use the following words to help you with assignment.
Work Session continues
Key Words— Action: what the character (person) does Dialogue: what the character (person) says Tone: expresses the writer’s attitude toward his or her subject (Words
such as angry, sad, and humorous can be used to describe different tones.) Point of View: method used to tell story, poem, etc.
1st person—character or person in story or book 3rd person—not one of the characters or persons in story or book 3rd person omniscient—all-knowing point of view (knows everything about
everybody) 3rd person limited—narrator tells what only one character thinks, feels and
oberves Text Structure: how the text, the writing, the story, the poem, etc. is set
up. Examples are chronological (time order), sequence (most important to least important or vice versa), cause/effect, problem/solution, compare/contrast, or description.
Closing
Use at least 2 of the 7 habits to respond to the text today.
Homeroom & Literacy March 14, 2014
Get all books and materials ready for the day.Literacy Lesson: Read silently.ELA Needed Materials: paper, pen, chapter
4 illustration, chapter 4 graphic organizer, chapter 5-8 vocabulary, silent reading book
ELA March 14, 2014
ELA Needed Materials: paper, pen, chapter 4 illustration, chapter 4 graphic organizer, chapter 5-8 vocabulary, silent reading book
Agenda Note: Illustrate ch. 4. Complete Ch. 4
worksheet. Complete ch. 5-8
vocabulary sheet.Homework: Read
independently.
Get all materials that are in your possession out on your desk.
Essential Questions & StandardsWhy is it important to use the 7 habits of proficient readers?
How can you transform straightforward prose into an illustration to deepen comprehension skills?
How do action and dialogue reveal a person's character?
What is the impact of word choices on the author's meaning and tone? What do the word choices reveal about the authors' opinions or points of view?
What signal words help you identify the text structure?
LA.8.ELACC8W9 - [Performance Standard] - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.LA.8.ELACC8RI1 - [Performance Standard] - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.LA.8.ELACC8RI4 - [Performance Standard] - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Opening
Expectations for today—1. Work independently. NO TALKING. NO
SOCIALIZING. Work ALONE.2. Make sure that you have completed all
ASSIGNED work in the order that it is listed.3. If you have questions, raise your hand AND
WAIT until your name is called.4. STAY ON TASK OR YOU WILL BE REMOVED
FOR DISRUPTING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.5. When you are finished with ALL work, turn in
your work to me and then silently read.
Work Session
This SHOULD BE COMPLETED—In chapter 4 The Secret of the Fries read the description of potatoes being made into chips on page 92. Draw a sequence of labeled cartoon-style pictures to illustrate the process.
Complete TODAY—graphic organizer on “The Secret of the Fries.” You may write on chart. Use the following words given to you to help you with assignment.
When finished with 2 above assignments pick up a vocabulary worksheet for chapter 5-8 (says 6-9). Try to complete it today.
When you are finished with everything, you can read silently.
Closing
Use at least 2 of the 7 habits to respond to the text today.