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!

Universal Theme in "The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson" and "The Wise Old Woman," Pt. 1

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.
• I can make predictions before reading.

IPI: 3, 4

Writing Response:
What was the theme of the "Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson"? What do you think "The Wise Old Woman" will have in common with that story?  What will be different.

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Whole-Class & Small Group Reading of "The Wise Old Woman" (Pg. 466)

• Ubasute "The Old Woman Abandoning Mountain" Historical Background Information
• Create a T-Chart Comparing Theme
• Answer Universal Theme Questions

Predictions & Inferences, Pt. 3

Objective: SWBAT -

1. make predictions while reading.
2. make inferences while reading.
3. use a graphic organizer.

• I can make predictions while reading.
• I can make inferences.
• I can use a graphic organizer (T-Chart) to organize information.

Writing Response: How do you think fortune tellers are able to make predictions?  Do you think it's magic or something else?

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Finish "The Ransom of Red Chief" in small groups
4) Finish "The Ransom of Red Chief" Prediction Chart and Inference Questions

Inferences & Predictions, Pt. 2

Objectives: SWBAT -

1. make predictions while reading.
2. make inferences while reading.
3. use a graphic organizer.

• I can make predictions while reading.
• I can make inferences.
• I can use a graphic organizer (T-Chart).
• I can listen for information.

Writing Response: What is the key difference between a prediction and an inference?

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Read along to a recording of "The Ransom of Red Chief" (pg. 48)
4) Students will make a Prediction T-Chart

• On the left column, students will make predictions (1 per page)
• On the right column, students will explain what actually happened in the story

5) Students will also answer "The Ransom of Red Chief" Close Read Inference Questions as they reach them in the text