Winter Break

No School--Winter Break!

(Class will resume January 3rd, 2013)

Winter Break 1/2 Day

No Classes--Activities Planned.

Semester 1 Test

Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their comprehension on an assessment.

• I can demonstrate comprehension on an assessment.
• I can reflect on my performance.
• I can identify plot.
• I can differentiate between stages of plot.
• I can explain the stages of plot.
• I can identify conflict.
• I can differentiate between types of conflict.
• I can explain conflict.
• I can identify the protagonist(s).
• I can identify the antagonist(s).
• I can differentiate between protagonists and antagonists.
• I can identify mood.
• I can identify mood words.
• I can identify tone.
• I can differentiate between mood and tone.
• I can analyze a text for theme.
• I can identify the topic of a text.
• I can place events in chronological order.
• I can identify elements of Gothic Literature.
• I can identify melodrama.
• I can identify parody.
• I can identify irony.
• I can make logical predictions.
• I can differentiate between types of irony.
• I can prepare for an assessment.

IPI: 3

Writing Response (Reflect):
How did you do in preparing for the quiz? What could you have improved on during this semester?  What will you change next quarter?

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Whole-Class Assessment (Semester 1)

Semester 1 Test Preparation

Objective: SWBAT -

1. demonstrate comprehension of concepts.
2. demonstrate study skills.

• I can demonstrate comprehension of concepts.
• I can demonstrate study skills.
• I can listen for information.
• I can demonstrate teamwork.

IPI: 3, 4

Writing Response:
Of the concepts covered this year, explain what you think was the most difficult?  What do you think was the easiest?

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Semester 1 Test Review
4) Whole-Class Notes & Participation

Library Check-Out

Objective: SWBAT read grade-level text.

• I can read grade level text.
• I can reflect on previous work.
• I can speak clearly.
• I can enunciate.
• I can use appropriate and effective body language.
• I can prepare for a presentation.

IPI: 3, 4, 5

Writing Response (Reflect):
How did you do on your book report project?  What did you do well?  What could you have improved on?

To Do:
1) Finish Presentations (if needed)
2) Discuss Expectations
3) Go to Library
4) Independent Reading

Book Report Project Presentations

Objective: SWBAT present relevant and specific information.

• I can present relevant and specific information.
• I can enunciate my words.
• I can speak clearly.
• I can project my voice.
• I can use appropriate and effective body language.
• I can prepare for my presentation.

IPI: 3, 4, 5

Writing Response:
Have your book report projects ready to present.

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Present Book Report Projects

• 3-Scene Shoebox
• Detailed Description of Each Scene

Universal Theme in "The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson" and "The Wise Old Woman," Pt. 2

Objective: SWBAT -

1. identify theme in a text.
2. use a graphic organizer.

• I can identify theme in a text.
• I can use a T-Chart.
• I can read grade-level text.

IPI: 3, 4

Writing Response (Copy This):
Many societies that have never interacted have stories with similar plots, scenarios, and universal themes.  This shows that no matter how different people are, they share basic experiences, concerns, and values.

*Discuss "The Hero with a Thousand Faces"

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Continue Small Group Readings of "The Wise Old Woman" (Pg. 466)

• Finish the Theme Comparison T-Chart
• Answer the Universal Theme Questions

Book Report Projects are Due Tomorrow!