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Plans and objectives for week of Mar. 30-Apr. 3
Monday, Mar. 30th
"Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan
Complete pre-reading, then read and complete quiz
Tuesday, Mar. 31st
Watch BrainPOP video on point of view
Complete point of view paper with "Rules of the Game"
Wednesday, Apr. 1st and Thursday, Apr. 2nd
Read "My Name" by Sandra Cisneros and answer questions
Complete the planning page for an essay about your name. (Make sure you read the guidelines in the PDF)
Rough draft due Thursday.
Make sure you have signed up for a writing conference!!
Friday, Apr. 3rd
Find an article on Newsela having to do with one of the stories we read this week. Suggestions: Chinese culture, chess, names
Writing conferences
FINAL DRAFT DUE TUESDAY, APR. 7
Objectives for the week:
- read and comprehend short stories
- describe and explain point of view
- be able to plan and write an essay about the students' names
- revise and edit the student's writing
Plans & Objectives for the week of Mar. 23-27
Monday, Mar. 23
Finish No Red Ink Diagnostic and Newsela article response
Read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
Tuesday, Mar. 24
Work on story elements through stations
Zoom conference (optional ) from 1pm-2pm
'Wednesday, Mar. 25
Pre-Reading paper
Read, "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
Thursday, Mar. 26
Complete quiz and plot paper
Friday, Mar. 27
Choose a Newsela article that goes with reading - send copy of article and summary
No Red Ink assignment due Monday
Objectives for the week:
Students will- read and identify story elements, such as characterization, setting, plot
- summarize an article and identifying how it relates to the story
- be able to effectively communicate questions and clarification relating to classwork
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