Final Book Review

*dokuga.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .

- Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement

-Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Take Out

Chrome book

Paraphrase worksheet

Essay template

Agenda

Bell Work

Lit Circle book review

Final Lit Circle group 

Work on evidence collector

Have Mrs. T check off your MC

Homework

Prepare for Lit Circle timed writing! (Monday)

Preparing for our timed writing

*balsamacademy.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .

+Analyze a timed writing prompt by filling out a do-what chart and brainstorm possible arguments for a Lit Circle Timed Writing

+Go over timed writing scoring rubric and calibrate with class sets of essays

+Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement

+Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing  

+Publish my vlog and share with my classmates

Take Out

Chrome book

Lit Circle book

Conflict homework (returned to you yesterday)

Agenda

bell work

Finish vlog (you have 15 minutes to complete and upload it to your blog with an introduction)

DO/WHAT chart for timed writing

read and calibrate 3 essays

Paraphrase examples of conflict from lit circle book

fill out evidence collector for timed writing

Homework

FINISH LIT CIRCLE BOOK!!!!

Vlogging

*creativecrafter.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .

*verbally share claims and support regarding themes in my lit circle books.  

*Apply my understanding of their reading to  various selected themes making connections between events in my books and themes.

Take Out
Chrome Book
Homework (theme)
Lit Circle book

Agenda
Bell work
Lit Circle
VLog

Homework
Finish book by Friday

Paraphrasing, Achieve, and a TedTalk

*homefreemortgages.com

Objectives 
Today I will . . . 

+Compare three different sources related to one article and draw conclusions about the article based on whole class discussion

+Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing

 
Take Out 
Chrome book
Lit Circle book
Paraphrasing notes

Agenda 
Bell Work - open your blog and respond to the following TedTalk
Complete Achieve 3000 article "Becoming American"
Paraphrasing worksheet
Prepare for Lit Circle meeting #5 (Tuesday

Homework 
Read for Lit Circle
Complete theme worksheet

Melting Pot or Salad Bowl?

*ohmynews.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .

+Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in their lit circle books.  Apply their understanding of their reading to  various selected themes making connections between events in their books and themes.

+Create level 2 and 3 questions about my lit circle book and participate in a group

Take Out

Homework

Chromebook

Agenda

Blog post for lit circle #4

Comment on team members' blogs

Introduce theme for meeting #5

Meet with lit circle

Complete "Becoming American" Achieve activity

Homework

Read for Lit Circle #5 - Tuesday

Theme worksheet due Tuesday

Becoming American

*starspangledmusic.org

Objectives
Today I will . . .

+Compare three different sources related to one article and draw conclusions about the article based on whole class discussion

+Participate in a discussion with my group members about our lit circle book

Take out

+chromebook

+book

+homework (questions - if you did not turn in yesterday)

Agenda

Blog Post Warm Up on conflict

comment on partner's blogs

Lit Circle Meeting #3

"Becoming American" 

prepare for Lit Circle #4 (Friday)

Homework

Conflict worksheet for Lit Circle 4
Read for Lit Circle 4

Conflict

*maus.happykidsschool.com

Objectives

Today I will . . .

Recall facts and details about assigned reading by producing a short reflection

Create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for Lit Circle novel and discuss with group

Lit Circle #3

Take Out

Chrome book

Lit Circle homework

Lit Circle book

Agenda

Blog Post Reflection

Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Conflict  

Meet with your group

Assign conflict homework

Homework

Lit Circle 4 Conflict worksheet

Prepare for Lit Circle #4 Friday

Meeting #2

*haikudeck.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .
Collaborate on analyzing elements of my Lit Circle book. 
Discuss the effect of different types of characterization
Insert images and videos into my blog
 
Take Out 
Chrome Book
Characterization Homework
Lit Circle Book

Agenda
Inserting Images and Videos
Finish and post yesterday's blog post/spend time working on my blog
Read and comment on your Lit circle partners' blogs
Lit Circle Meeting #2
Prepare for Lit Circle #3 (TOMORROW)

Homework
Prepare for Lit Circle #3
DQs - questions due Wednesday

Commenting

*searchrankexpression.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .
+Learn how to comment on blogs using 'nettiquette' and comment on the blogs of my LC partners
+Identify the requirements of successful paraphrasing. Practice constructing paraphrase ESs. 

Take Out
Notebook
homework
pen/pencil

Agenda
Bell Work (Mrs. T will check your homework now)
Paraphrase Notes
Commenting
Lit Circle Blog Post
Lit Circles

Homework
Prepare for Lit Circle #3 - Wednesday (10/21)
DQ worksheet for Wednesday

Basketball builds a bridge

*missoulian.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .
+improve my lexile level by completing an activity in Achieve 3000
+create a reframed blog post connecting my lit circle book/object to "42"
+prepare for Monday's lit circle by reading and completing a characterization worksheet

Take out

Your chrome book (log into Achieve as soon as you sign in)

Your lit circle book

Agenda

read and complete Empower 3000 article “Basketball Builds a Bridge”  

create a reframed blog post on my book and "42"/work on my blog design (you have guidelines in classroom from yesterday and you can check out the student blog for reframing or response to 42

read and complete characterization worksheet for Monday's lit circle

Homework

Read and complete characterization worksheet for Monday's lit circle

Your first lit circle

*www.elementaryschenanigans.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .

+Construct a blog post on your student blog using the anatomy of a blog post and applying the “reframed” concept to your blog theme.

 +Compare and draw conclusions about Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group

Take out
Your notebook
Lit Circle homework
Your lit circle book
a pen or pencil
chrome book (do not sign in yet) 

Agenda
Bell work
The Anatomy of a blog post
Reflection blog post
Lit Circle meeting #1
Intro to characterization
Reframed blog post

Homework
Read for Lit Circle #2 - Monday

"42" reframed

*hobokenpersonaltrainer.com

Objectives
Today I will . . .

+Create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for Lit Circle novel and discuss with group

+Construct a blog post on your student blog using the anatomy of a blog post and applying the “reframed” concept to your blog theme.

Take Out

Lit Circle book

Agenda

Bellwork - play doh object

create a reframed post on your blog

discuss level questions

Homework

read for lit circle #1 (tomorrow)

complete Lit Circle Discussion Qs HW

There's no such things as a bad question . . .is there?

*venturebeat.com

Objectives

Today I will . . .

Create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for Lit Circle novel and discuss with group

Construct a blog post on my student blog using the anatomy of a blog post and applying the “reframed” concept to my blog theme.

Take Out

Pen or pencil

Notebook

Chromebook (do not turn on until instructed to do so)

Lit Circle Book

Agenda

Bellwork: Personal Connection

Writing a blog post
Write first post on "42"

Divide Up Reading and Calendar it out

Go over  Levels of Questions

Homework

Read for Lit Circle #1 

complete blog post on "42"

Lit Circle Discussion Qs HW

My First Post

*bloggersfarm.com

Objectives: 

Today I will . . . 

*Finish watching "42" and make connections between the injustice that Jackie Robinson faced and how he was able to overcome these injustices

*Construct a blog post on my student blog using the anatomy of a blog post and apply the “reframed” concept to my blog theme. 

Take Out

TKAM book

school ID

notebook

pen/pencil

Agenda

New Seats

Bellwork - Quarter 1 class reflection

Return TKAM/get Lit Circle books

Finish "42"

Create first blog post on "42" (Click here to see a sample)

Homework

read first 30 pages of Lit Circle book

42

*jackierobinson.ymca.org

Objectives
Today I will . . .
+examine injustice during segregation and the 1940s as depicted in the story of Jackie Robinson in "42"
+determine how Robinson was able to overcome and persevere through these injustices

Agenda
Watch "42"

Homework
Bring in TKAM book



Congratulations on a great first quarter!

Becoming a blogger

*buzzghana.com

Objectives 

Today I will . . .

-Learn about ethics behind blogging and sign a digital contract

-Create my own blog
-Choose my lit circle book

Take Out
Notebook
Pen or pencil
chromebook

Agenda
Bell Work
Introduce lit circles books
Log in to classroom to read intro to blogging and digitally sign internet/blogging agreement
Start your blog

Homework
*optional - continue working on your blog

Culture Clash

Objectives 
Today I will . . . 
+formulate and share my ideas on culture by writing and then discussing it with my class
+improve my lexile level by reading Bhutan Star and completing activities
+turn in my essay to both classroom and turnitin.com

Take out 
notebook
pen/pencil
chromebook

Agenda

Bell work 

Empower 3000 Bhutan Star

Homework

finish Empower Article