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Weekly Agenda & Announcements

  • Monday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 1
    2. Ch. 13 “Frankenstein” Excerpt by Mary Shelley
    1. Review/Share/Discuss similarities between Charlie in FFA & the monster in Frankenstein-quotes, shared theme, development & structure (finish & submit as needed)
    2. Finish Questions
    3. Review game for test tomorrow

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 2
    2. Ch. 13 “Frankenstein” Excerpt by Mary Shelley
    1. Discuss Questions/Review- Watch video clip
    2. Test on Excerpt
    3.  

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 3
    2. Review LEAP Writing Rubric
    3. CWT Personal Reflection (using feedback in Canvas & LEAP Rubric)
    4. Discuss common strengths and errors

     

    Thursday:

         1. Bell Ringer- #4

    2. Narrative Writing

       a. PPT/Notes/Task Expectations/Rubric

       b. Read & analyze an example Narrative Task using Expectations/Rubric

     

    Friday:

         1. Bell Ringer- #5 

         2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

                   a. Review Narrative Task Expectations

                   b. Discuss/finish example Narrative Analysis

                   c. Introduce Narrative Essay Prompt/Directions

                   d. Begin Breaking down prompt and drafting essay

     

     
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  • Nov. 13-17, 2023

     

    Monday:

         1. Bell Ringer # 3

         2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

    1. Reread Excerpt 4 (pg. 59-62 in Unit Reader)
    2. Share/Discuss Sentence Stem Summaries
    3. Finish answering Questions/Setting Chart (Reading Log 17)

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 4
    2. Tone Minilesson  
    3.  “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
    1. Analyze language in the text to determine tone and meaning
    2. Highlight words/phrases that reveal attitude in first 3 para. of text/different color for last 3 para./Identify the shift in tone
    3. Finish Questions/Setting Chart as needed

     

    Wednesday:

         1. Bell Ringer # 5

         2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

             a.  Socratic Seminar Discussion- 1. Describe Dr. Frankenstein’s work in paragraphs 1-3 of the excerpt using highlighted/annotated words in the text and explain if the words have a positive

    or negative connotation or feeling. 2. Describe Dr. Frankenstein’s work in paragraphs 4-6 of the excerpt using highlighted/annotated words in the text and explain if the words have a positive or a negative connotation. 3. How does it attitude toward his work change? 4. What

    does that change or shift in tone reveal about Dr. Frankenstein?

     

    Thursday:

              1.Bell Ringer #6

              2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

                  a.  Socratic Reflection

                  b.  Review/Discuss Socratic TDQ’s using highlighted words

                  c.  Identify/analyze tone words as needed  

                  d.  Finish/Discuss/Check Questions/Setting Chart

     

    Friday:

      1. Bell Ringer # 7

      2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

          a. Review Tone words throughout the excerpt/Identify shift in tone

          b. Test on Ch. 4 Excerpt using the text/story

      
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  • Nov. 6-10, 2023

     

    Monday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 6/1
    2. “Flowers for Algernon”
    1. Review CWT Expectations for each body paragraph
    2. Finish Drafting Culminating Writing Task & Submit
    3. Introduce “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley- Get to know the Author/Background

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #2

         2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

          a. Read/Annotate/UNWRAP Excerpt 4 (p. 59-62 in Unit Reader)

          b. Sentence Stem Summary

     

    Wednesday:

         1. Bell Ringer # 3

    1. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
    1. Finish/Share/Discuss Sentence Stem Summaries
    2. Reread Excerpt 4
    3. Answer Questions/Setting Chart (Reading Log 17)

    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 4
    2. Tone Minilesson  
    3.  “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
    1. Analyze language in the text to determine tone and meaning
    2. Highlight words/phrases that reveal attitude in first 3 para. of text/different color for last 3 para./Identify the shift in tone
    3. Finish Questions/Setting Chart as needed

     

    Friday:

         No School- VETERANS DAY
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    Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023

     

    Monday:

    1. Bell Ringer #6
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
    1. Begin Writing an argument to demonstrate your understanding
    2. Review the Prompt/Answer Questions
    3. Highlight evidence
    4. Write Thesis/Review Thesis with partner using SODA Strategy
    5. Revise Thesis as needed

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #7
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
    1. Finish revising Thesis Statements as needed
    2. Review the LEAP Rubric to determine the expectations for the CWT
    3. Annotate and Score Writing Example #1 Response to establish expectations for your own writing
    4.   Explain/Discuss two differences between score point 4 and score point 3 in the LEAP Rubric
    5. Work on CWT Outline

     

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #8
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
    1. Continue Establishing expectations for written expectations for written arguments
    2. Annotate and Score Writing Example #2 & 3 to establish expectations for your own writing
    3. Continue working on CWT Outline

     

    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer #9
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” CWT
    1. Review CWT LEAP Expectations
    2. Begin Typing Final Drafts into Canvas

    Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer #10
    2. “Flowers for Algernon”

    a. Finish Typing/Submit Final Drafts

    b. Introduce “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley-Get to Know the Author/Background
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  • Oct. 23-27, 2023 

      

    Monday: 

    1. Bell Ringer #1 

    1. “Flowers for Algernon” 

    1. Socratic Seminar Prep-Choose Jobs/Roles & Explain Process 

    1. Post-Anticipation Guide rankings of Agree/Disagree 

    1. Finish locating evidence of claims using text and articles as needed 

     

    Tuesday: 

    1. Bell Ringer #2 

    1. “Flowers for Algernon” 

    1. Assign Jobs/Roles/Expectations 

    2. Finish creating claims, gathering/citing evidence from the text/article for the Socratic-

    1. Debate/Discussion Topic- Consider how Charlie has changed from the beginning of the story. Should Charlie have had the operation?

     

    Wednesday: 

    1. Bell Ringer #3 

    1. “Flowers for Algernon” 

    1. Socratic Seminar Activity- Day 1

    2. Review Roles/Expectations
    3. Begin Socratic Discussion- Should Charlie have had the operation? Did it improve or worsen his quality of life?
    4. Thursday
      Bell Ringer #4

    5. -Socratic Seminar Activity- Day 2

    6. Continue discussion using Post-Anticipation Guide Questions and Student Generated Questions 

    1. Closure-Exit Ticket & Teacher facilitated reflective discussion regarding knowledge gained during the Socratic process  

     

    Friday:  

    1. Bell Ringer # 5

    1. “Flowers for Algernon” 

    1. Wrap up Socratic as needed/Discuss Exit Tickets-Socratic Seminar Reflection from yesterday    

    1. Test on Story 

     
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    Oct. 9-13, 2023

    Monday:

       TEACHER INSERVICE DAY

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #1

    2. Remind students that all SLT- Pre-Tests should be submitted from the week before

    3. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes  

    1. Begin reading/discussing Part 2 of the story/Progress Report May 20- Unit Reader

              (p. 34-39)

          b.  Continue to add evidence- Before/After Surgery Chart

          c. Finish/Turn in Character Analysis (Homework if not finished)

     

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #2
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Finish reading/discussing Part 2 of the story Unit Reader (p. 40-46) 
    2. Add evidence/ discuss Before/After Surgery
    3. Reading Log- Lesson 24 Text-dependent questions

     

    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 3
    2.  “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

           a. Finish/Discuss Reading Log-Lesson 24 Text Dependent Questions

           b. Lesson 25- Summary/Thematic Topics/Theme One-Pager

     

    Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 4
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Share/Discuss Lesson 25- Summary/Thematic Topics/Theme One-Pager
    2. Introduce Socratic Seminar Topic (Culminating Writing Task)
    3. Discuss/Model Claims/Develop Individual Claims

     

     
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  • Oct. 2-6, 2023

    Monday: (SUB)

    1. Bell Ringer #6
    2. Identifying Allusions Practice
    3. Analyzing Allusion in FFA
    4. Character Analysis

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #7
    2. SLT- Pre-Test
    3. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

    1. Irony Constructed Response- Peer Review  
    2. Begin reading/discussing Part 2 of the story/Progress Report May 20- Unit Reader

              (p. 34-39)

          c.  Continue to add evidence- Before/After Surgery Chart

     

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #8
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Finish reading/discussing Part 2 of the story Unit Reader (p. 40-46) 
    2. Add evidence/ discuss Before/After Surgery
    3. Reading Log- Lesson 24 Text-dependent questions

     

    Thursday-Friday

        Fall Break
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  • Sept. 25-29, 2023

    Monday:

    1. Bell Ringer 4/#1
    2. “Flowers for Algernon”

           a. Review Irony (Discuss/Share examples from Progress Rpt. 9)
           b. Read & discuss Progress Report 10-11 (Unit Reader pg. 24-30)

            c. Track/record irony and add details to the Before/After Chart as we read

     

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #2
    2. “Flowers for Algernon”
    1. Continue reading/annotating/discussing Progress Rpt. 10-11 as needed (page 24-30)
    2. Summarize reports in the margins of the text
    3. Track/record irony and add new evidence to Before/After Surgery Chart
    4. Character Analysis

     

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #3
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Review/Discuss Before/After surgery Chart
    2. Character Analysis
    3. Irony Practice

     

    Thursday:

      1. Bell Ringer #4

      2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

           a. Irony Review- (Video clips)

           b. Irony Constructed Response/RAPCC

           c. Character Analysis  

     

    Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer #5
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Section 4 Test-Part 1 of the story (Multiple Choice)
    2. Finish Irony Constructed Response as needed
      c.T      urn in Character Analysis
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  • Sept. 18-22, 2023

    Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 2-4 -Lesson 11-16

     

    Monday:

      1. Bell Ringer # 6

      2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

           a. Discuss/Review Progress 4-5 and Character Claims

           b. Read/Annotate/Discuss Progress Reports 6-8 (Unit Reader pg. 14-17)

           c. Before/After Surgery Chart- Add details/evidence of the changes in Charlie’s character

           d. Reading Log-Lesson 11-pg. 6

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #7
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Review Progress Rpts. 6-8
    2. Read/Annotate/Discuss Progress Report 9 (Unit Reader-pg. 17-24)
    3. Add details/evidence to Before/After Surgery Chart

     

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 8
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” (Lesson 13)
    1. Continue reading/annotating/discussing- Progress Report 9
    2. Summarize in the margins of the text
    3. Evaluate (Compare/Contrast) text structure of Progress Report 1 and 9
    4. Add new evidence to Before/After Surgery Chart

     

    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 9
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    3. Irony Intro. (Video, PPT, Skills Practice)

     

    Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 10
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Check/Discuss Irony Skills practice.
    2. Re-read Progress Rpt. 8-9/locate examples of irony to include on Irony Tracker
    3. Begin reading Progress Rpt. 10-11 (Unit Reader pg. 24-30)

     
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  • Sept. 11 - 15, 2023

    Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 2-4 -Lesson 7-12

    Monday:

    1. Bell Ringer #1
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Review/Discuss conflicting viewpoints in “What’s in An Inkblot” Article.
    2. Inkblot Activity (Make connections to main Character and self)

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #2
    2. “Flowers for Algernon”
    1. Read/Annotate Progress Reports 4-5 (Unit Reader page 12-14)
    2. Summarize each report in the margins of the text
    3. Claims Chart- Identify opinion/claim of each character on whether Charlie should have the operation using evidence from Progress Report 4 (pg. 12-13 of Unit Reader)
    4. Record details about Charlie’s character on Before/After Surgery Chart using Progress Rpts 1-5 of the text for evidence.
    5. Class Discussion on Claims and Before Surgery Details

     

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #3
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Writing Task on Inkblot determining Charlie’s suitability for the experiment using evidence from “What’s in an Inkblot” article and FFA text

     

    Thursday:

      1. Bell Ringer # 4

      2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

           a. Discuss & Review Inkblot controversy and RAPCC responses from yesterday

           b. Section 2&3 Quiz

           c. Read/Annotate/Discuss Progress Reports 6-8 (Unit Reader pg. 14-17)

     

    Friday: Homecoming- 1/2 Day 

    1. Bell Ringer #5
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Before/After Surgery Chart- Add details/evidence of the changes in Charlie’s character from yesterday’s reading (Progress Reports. 6-8)
    2.  Reading Log Lesson 11
    3. Smart vs Intelligence Activity (Lesson 12)
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    Sept. 4 - Sept. 8, 2023

     

    Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 1-Lesson 5-6

     

    Monday: Labor Day

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #5
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Review/Intro. Unit Culminating Writing Task
    2.  Discuss/Share Anticipation Guide (Unit Thematic Topics)
    3. Intro to author & Vocabulary

     

     

    Wednesday:

      1. Bell Ringer #6                            

      2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

           a. Read Progress Reports 1-3 of story

           b. Annotate/Take notes/summarize each progress report while reading/discussing

           c. Reading Log Lesson 5-Answer text-dependent questions & summarize

     

    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer #7
    2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes
    1. Share summaries/Discuss questions
    1. Read/Annotate para. 1-6 of “What’s in an inkblot? Some Say, Not Much”
    1. Answer questions

     

    Friday:

      1. Bell Ringer #8

      2. “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

          a. Discuss article annotations and questions/make connections to the story

          b. Analyze unknown vocabulary

          c. Inkblot activity (if time allows)   

     

     
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    Aug. 28- Sept. 1, 2023

    Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 1 / Lesson 2-4     

    Monday

    1. Bell Ringer # 1 Quiz
    2.  “The Story of Prometheus” Section II (Unit Reader pgs. 4-7)
    1. Finish SWBST summaries from Friday and turn in
    2. Reread Sections I and II (Unit Reader pgs. 1-7)
    3. Identify words/phrases that are important to the meaning to the meaning of the text/Highlight in one color words/phrases that reveal aspects of character and in another color words/phrases that move the plot along
    4. Begin Answering Text-Dependent Tone/Theme Questions (if time permits)

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer 2/#1
    2. “The Story of Prometheus”
    1. Review/Share highlighted words/phrases Text Dependent Questions from last week
    2. Answer TDQ’s /Discuss Reading Log- Lesson 3 (tone)
    3. Review Theme-Watch Flocabulary video
    4. Theme Practice

    Wednesday

    1. Bell Ringer #2
    2. “The Story of Prometheus”
    1. Discuss/Check Theme practice.
    2. Review- Tone, Possible themes, Story elements (Section I Test tomorrow)
    3. Write Thematic (RAPCC) Paragraph on the story (Reading Log-Lesson 4)

    Thursday

    1. Bell Ringer #3
    2. “The Story of Prometheus”
    1. Section I Test
    1. “Flowers for Algernon” Intro. WebQuest- Early Finishers
    2. Pass back and record grades.

     

    Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer #4
    2. “Flowers for Algernon”
    1. Pre-reading Anticipation Guide (Unit Thematic Topics-Discuss w/partner, share w/class)
    2. Intro to author-Daniel Keyes

     
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  • Aug. 21-25, 2023

    Unit 1: Flowers for Algernon /Section 1 / Lesson 1-3

     

    Monday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 6 (Context Clues)
    2. Review Unit objectives/Culminating Writing Task
    3. Review UNWRAP/Annotation Symbols bookmark
    4. Read aloud/Discuss/Annotate “The Story of Prometheus” Section I (Pages 9-11)- Lesson 1 
    5. Begin answering text-dependent questions using RAPCC format as time allows 

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 7 (Context Clues)
    2. Unit One “The Story of Prometheus” Section I (pages 9-11)- Lesson 1
    1. Review/Reread/Annotations of story from yesterday
    2. Continue answering text-dependent questions
    3. Discuss/Share Answers
    4. Summary Template as a class (SWBST- Graphic Organizer)

    Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #8 (Context Clues)
    2. Review Section 1- SWBST summary from yesterday.
    3. “The Story of Prometheus” Section II (pages 12- 15)- Lesson 2
    1. Read silently while annotating
    2. Reread/Discuss annotations/story with partners
    3. Complete Summary Template (SWBST) independently for a grade

    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 9 (Context Clues)
    2. “The Story of Prometheus” Sections I and II
    1. Reread Sections I and II (pages 9-15) – Lesson 3
    2. Identify words/phrases that are important to the meaning of the text/highlight in one color words/phrase that reveal aspects of character and in another color words/phrases that move the plot along
    3. Reading Log-Lesson 3 

    Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer #10 (Context Clues)
    2. “The Story of Prometheus”
    1. Discuss highlighted words/phrases that impact tone and meaning in the text.
    2. Discuss Reading Log-Lesson 3 (tone)
    3. Review Theme- Watch Flocabulary video
    4. Write Thematic Paragraph on the story (Reading Log-Lesson 4)- for a grade

     
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    May 8-12

    Monday

     1.  Bell Ringer # 4 (Journal Reflection)

    1. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe 

    a. Read/Label/Highlight parts in Mock Trial Script

    b. Continuing gathering evidence and prepping for the Mock Trial

     

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer # 5 (Journal Reflection)

         2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

    a. Compare/Contrast Video to Story

    b. Complete Analysis while viewing

     

    Wednesday

    1. Bell Ringer # 6 (Journal Reflection)

       a. Discuss video/story analysis from yesterday

       b. Review Roles/Walk through Script for Mock Trial

       b. Walk through Script/Discuss props/Finish gathering evidence & prepping

     

    Thursday

    1. Bell Ringer #7 (Journal Reflection)

         2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe  

    1. Mock Trial

     

    Friday

    1. Bell Ringer #8 (Journal Reflection)
    2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

    a. Finish Mock Trial as needed

    b. Mock Trial Reflection

     

    Monday

        1. Bell Ringer #1

        2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

           a. Test on story

           b. Constructed Response Writing Assignment  
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  • April 24-28

    Monday

     1.  Bell Ringer #6 (LEAP Review)  

    1. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe  
    1. Intro to Poe video clip
    2. Revie Unfamiliar Vocabulary in Context (from Friday)
    3. Read and discuss story       

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer #7 (LEAP Review)

         2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

    a. Reread/Annotate

    b. Expand Sentences to Summarize the story

    c. Answer Text-based questions using story

    Wednesday & Thursday- Due to LEAP Testing Schedule

    1. Bell Ringer #9 (LEAP Review)

         2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe  

    1. Finish & discuss text-based questions
    2. Compare Narrative POV T-chart Handout (references John Lye’s article)
    3. Analyze the effect of repetition, sentence structure and pacing
    4. Identify & discuss the effect of differences in POV

    Friday

    1. Bell Ringer #9 (LEAP Review)
    2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

    a. Evaluate the narrator’s argument-locate evidence/examples which support and /or contradict his claim.

    b. Record the evidence on the Evidence Chart handout

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  • April 17-21

     

    Monday

     1.  Bell Ringer #1 (LEAP Review)  

    1. “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
    1. Review Narrative Perspective in Literature
    2. Rewrite a Scene from a different narrator- Select a scene, Re-read identified paragraphs, jot down a short timeline of events, Rewrite from either Bill or the kid’s perspective
          

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer #2 (LEAP Review)

         2. “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry

    a. Finish Scene Rewrites/Share/Submit

    b. Class Discussion-How does the retelling change your understanding of story?

    c. Finish Test as needed

     

    Wednesday

    1. Bell Ringer #3 (LEAP Review)

         2. “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry

    1. Add new ideas to Unit Concept Map on truth, perception and reality using story events
    2. Compare/Contrast story to movie clips—Evaluate changes made by the director

     

    Thursday

    1. Bell Ringer #4 (LEAP Review)
    2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

    a. Intro to author

    b. Anticipation Guide (Agree/Disagree and Discuss)

    c. Identify key vocabulary words (Context clues)

    Friday

    1. Bell Ringer #5 (LEAP Review)
    2. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

    a. Read, Annotate, Discuss Story

    b. Begin summaries if time allows

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  • April 3 -7 

    Procedures/Activities/Tasks: (May be in bullet form)

     

    April 3-7

     

    Monday

     1. Bell Ringer #2
     2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”

            a.  Share annotations & discuss questions/answers to show aspects of   

                characterization using text evidence

            b. Read/Annotate/Discuss (Para. 15-29)

            c. Literary Elements Graphic Organizer

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer #3

    2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”

    1. Review aspects of Red Chief’s character
    2. Finish reading/discussing story
    3. Complete Sentence Stem handout to summarize story 

    Wednesday

    1. Bell Ringer #4
    2. “The Ransom of Red Chief” p. 579 in book/ p. 33 in Unit Reader
    1. Finish Sentence Stem Summary from yesterday as needed and turn in 
    2. Fill out character charts 
    3. Review/Answer text dependent questions citing evidence and proof

    Thursday

    1. Bell Ringer # 5
    2. “The Ransom of Red Chief” p. 579 in book/ p. 33 in Unit Reader
    1. Share Summaries
    2. Discuss review questions
    3. Cold Read Task

     
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  • March 27-31

     

    Monday

     1.  Bell Ringer #6 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)

     2. Read and annotate para. 1-3 of “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye

     3. Add new details of perception, reality, and truth to Unit Concept Map/Make NBTT connections

     4. Continue working on NBTT One-Pager

     

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer #7 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)

    2. “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye

        a. Continue reading and annotating/fill out Notes pages with partner

    3. NBTT One-Pager

     

     Wednesday

    1. Bell Ringer #8 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)

    2. “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye

         a. Class Discussion of Unit Concepts/Notes from yesterday’s article

    3. “The Ransom of Red Chief” p. 579 in book and p. 33 in Unit Reader

        a.  Introduce author (p.594) and background

        b. Begin Reading and Discussing story (Para. 1-14) while annotating words, phrases and/or sentences that reveal information about the characters.

     

    Thursday

     1. Bell Ringer #9 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)
     2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”

    a. Share yesterday’s annotations w/ turn and talk partner & answer questions 1-4 to show aspects of characterization using text evidence

    c. Partner Share/Class Discuss (Narrator-reliable vs unreliable)

    d. Read/Annotate/Discuss (Para. 15-30)

    e. Complete Graphic Organizer

     

    Friday

    1. Bell Ringer #10 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)

    2. “The Ransom of Red Chief”

    1. Review aspects of Red Chief’s character
    2. Finish reading/discussing story
    3. Complete Sentence Stem handout to summarize story  
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  • March 20-24

    Monday

     1.  Bell Ringer #1 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)

    1. Nothing but The Truth by Avi

          a. Review novel reading from Friday

          b. Continue reading novel

          c.  Reading Check # 9 (Theme/Message)

     

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer #2 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)
    2. Nothing but The Truth by Avi

    a. Continue Reading novels  

    b. Finish Reading Log Ck. # 9 (Theme/Message)

    c. Share/Class Discussion using Accountable Talk

    d. Answer text-based questions

     

    Wednesday

    1. Bell Ringer #3 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)

         2.   Nothing but The Truth by Avi

    a. Finish novel readings

    b. Reading Log Ck. # 10 (Summarizing)/Completed Reading Log- Due tomorrow

    c. Finish text-based questions

    c. Character Trait Report Card

     

    Thursday

    1.  Bell Ringer #4 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)

         2.   Nothing But The Truth by Avi

    1. Share/Class Discussion (Ck. 10-Summary)
    2. Final Test on Text
    3. Turn in/Submit Reading Logs
    4. Character Trait Report Card
    5. Add new ideas to the Unit Concept Map (Canvas)

     

    Friday

    1. Bell Ringer #5 (LEAP Review-Literary Analysis)
    2. Read and annotate portions of “Narrative Point of View: Some Considerations” by John Lye
    3. With a partner, fill out the notes pages.
    4. Add new ideas to the Unit Concept Map (Canvas)
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  • March 6-10

    Monday

    1. Bell Ringer # 6
    2. Nothing but The Truth by Avi
    1. Discuss/Ck. Ch. Questions/Dialogue Analysis from last week reading  
    2. Read Novel (Ch. 11)
    3. Complete Reading Check # 4- (Identify/Analyze words in context)
    4. Turn & Talk partner, Share/Class Discussion

     

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer # 7
    1. Nothing but The Truth by Avi
    2. Read Ch.12
    3. Answer Discussion Questions (Ch. 11-12)
    4. Discuss Reading Check #4(Words in context)

     

    Wednesday

         1. Bell Ringer # 8

         2. Nothing but the Truth by Avi

            a. Discuss/Review Ch. 11-12 Questions and story events

            b. Ch. 1-12 Test---Use text to apply knowledge and skills learned

            c. Complete Reading Ck. # 5 (Text Structure)

     

    Thursday

    1. Bell Ringer # 9
    2. Nothing but The Truth by Avi
    1. Review/Discuss Check # 5
    2. Continue novel readings (Begin Ch.13 p. 87-98)
    3. Complete Reading Ck.#6 (Effect of POV on the reader)

     

    Friday

       1. Bell Ringer # 10

       2. Nothing but the Truth by Avi

          a. Discuss Reading Ck. # 6

          a. Continue reading novel (Ch. 14 pg. 99- 105)

          b. Begin answering comprehension questions Ch. 13-14)
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  • Feb. 27 - Mar. 3

    Monday

    1. Bell Ringer # 1
    2. Nothing but The Truth by Avi

    a. Continue reading novel

    b. Record in Reading Log- (Text Structure of Novel) & Complete Reading Check #1 (Narrative point of view)

    c. Share/Class Discussion

    Tuesday

    1. Bell Ringer # 2

         2.   Nothing but The Truth by Avi

    1. Review Text Structure & Reading Check #1 as needed
    2. Continue reading novel
    3. Answer Reading Check #2 (Summary)

    Wednesday

     1.  Bell Ringer #3

    1. Nothing but The Truth by Avi
    1. Finish Reading Check #2 (Summary)
    2. Share summaries
    3. Continue Reading Novels

    Thursday

    1. Bell Ringer #4
    2. Nothing but The Truth by Avi

    a. Read independently

    b. Answer Text-Based Questions/review novel story elements

    c. Add details/info to Unit Concept Map       

    Friday

    1. Bell Ringer # 5  
    2. Nothing but The Truth by Avi

    a. Discuss review questions/ story elements

    b. Continue novel readings

    c. Record in Reading Log- Ck. 3 (Analyzing Dialogue)
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  • Feb. 20-24, 2023

     

    Mon.-Wed.--- Mardi Gras Break

     

    Thursday

      1.  Bell Ringer # 6

    1. “The Tell-Tale Heart" Guidebook Unit
    1. Review painting analysis- “The Treachery of Images” Painting & Submit Answers as needed/Review Anticipation Guide/Unit topics (Opinion-reality vs. perception)  
    2. Create Unit Concept Map
    3. Intro to Avi/Novel- Nothing but the Truth

    Friday

    1. Bell Ringer # 7
    2. Finish Intro as needed & Concept Maps as needed
    3. Nothing but The Truth by Avi (Lesson 2)

    a. Begin reading novel

    b. Record in Reading Log- (Text Structure of Novel)

    c. Turn & Talk Partner

    d. Share/Class Discussion
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  • Feb. 13-17

      

    Monday:

      1. Bell Ringer # 1

      2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

         a.  Review strengths/weaknesses- Interim Assessment
         b.  Cold Read Task Part 1

    Tuesday:

      1. Bell Ringer #2

      2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

    1. Cold Read Task Part 2

     Wednesday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 3
    2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

    a. Finish Cold Read Task as needed

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    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 4
    2. The Tell-Tale Heart

    a. Finish Unit Intro- Agree-Disagree- Perspective vs. Reality

    b. Analyze painting to determine the artist’s message

    c. Begin creating Unit Concept Map

     Friday: (SUB)

      1. Bell Ringer # 5

      2. The Tell-Tale Heart- Unit 3

    1. Finish painting analysis as needed
    2. Meet the author Avi- Read author bio and answer questions

     
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  • Feb. 6 - 10

    Monday:

      1. Bell Ringer #6

      2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

         a.  Turn in Timeline/Flowchart Events

         b.  Begin reading Part 4 (pages 100-108)

         c.  Add evidence to Central Idea Organizer/Conflicting Viewpoints Tracker

     

     

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer #7
    2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos
    1. Continue reading Part 4 (pages 108-114)
    2. Summary Handout w/partner based on reading

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           Wednesday:

                        1. Bell Ringer #8

        2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

    1. Continue reading Part 4 (pages 108-114)
    2. Complete Summary Handout w/partner based on reading
    3. Share/Discuss Group Summaries

     

    Thursday:

    1.    1. Bell Ringer #9

    2.        2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

    1. Read/Discuss the end of Part 4 (pages 113-126)
    2. Complete the Collaborative Reading Chart w/partner
    3. Share/Discuss Charts

     

     Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 10
    2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

    a. Finish reading/Discussing Part 4 as needed
    b. Finish Central Idea Organizer/ Conflicting Ideas Tracker
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  • Jan. 30- Feb. 3

    Monday:

    1. Bell Ringer #1
    2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos
    1. Share/Discuss review important events by country (timeline/flow chart)
    2. Class Discussion to analyze the central idea and development of the passage on p. 82 & add to tracker
    3. Continue reading pages 83-91 and add important events to History of Sugar by Country
    4. Analyze, close read, discuss passage on p. 83-84/ Update Analyzing a Central Idea Organizer

     

    Tuesday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 2
    2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos
    1. Analyze, close read, discuss passage on p. 89-90/Update Analyzing Central Idea Organizer
    2. Read/Discuss the end of Part 3 (pages 92-99)
    3. Add events to summarize the reading/Update Central Idea Organizer/Answer Part 3 Questions

     

    Wednesday:

      1. Bell Ringer # 3

      2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

         a. Discuss Important events and Central Idea Organizers

         b. Analyze specific paragraphs to evaluate the authors’ claims in the text (Model, Partner Practice- Label using analysis color key, explain claims, Independent Practice of Claims)

     

    Thursday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 4

    2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

        a. Continue Analyzing specific paragraphs to evaluate the authors’ claims in the text (Partner Practice (p. 89-90) Label using analysis color key, explain claims, Independent Practice of Claims)

        b. Text Dependent questions (Review Key events for Quiz Tomorrow)

     

    Friday:

    1. Bell Ringer # 5

    2. Sugar Changed the World by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos

        a. Finish evaluating claims as needed and review questions for quiz

        b. Part 3 Quiz

        c. Begin reading Part 4 (pg. 101-108)

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