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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Monday, October 31st

Learning Goals:
1. Identify the definitions of literary terms and give examples of each.
2. Identify and give examples of conflict types.

Agenda:
Conflict Types - Review classwork/share and give extra examples

Literary Terms - Define/Draw/Give examples and non-examples for:
  • Narrator (1st & 3rd)
  • Setting
  • Characters (Main/Secondary)
  • Protagonist/Antagonist
  • Theme
  • Plot
Spooky Halloween Story - Use story elements to create spooky story with a group based on a Story Starter.
Homework:
1. Have a safe Halloween!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Today in Class: October 28th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify and give examples of different types of conflict.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Grammar Warm-up
Marshmallow Demonstration/Video
Spelling: Test (4 individual words)
Conflict Types: Finish notes/discussion, Paired Practice
Reading: Practice SQ3R Strategy with Magazine Article

Homework:
1. Finish Tic Tac Toe Journaling #4 by Monday

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Today in Class: October 27th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify the Author's Purpose of a piece of writing.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Finish Spelling Presentations if needed
Spelling: Pre-test with a partner
Author's Purpose:
  • Discuss Notes
  • Complete examples together
Reading: Practice SQ3R Strategy with a non-fiction article

Homework:
1. Finish Author's Purpose page 96/97
2. Study your 4 words for the Spelling Test tomorrow.

Today in Class: October 26th

Learning Goals:
1. Increase knowledge of spelling strategies/study techniques.
2. Collaborate with others on a presentation.
3. Identify the eight conflict types. 

Agenda:
Coordinate with presentation group
Spelling Strategy Presentations

Reading:
  • Practice SQ3R Strategy with a non-fiction article

Homework:
1. Prepare for spelling test on Friday

Monday, October 24, 2011

Today in Class: October 25th

Learning Goals:
1. Identify different conflict types and give examples of each.
2. Reflect on and respond to non-fiction text.

Agenda:
Work on Spelling Project / Coordinate with group (10-15 minutes)
Conflict Types
  • Notes/Discussion
  • Paired Practice
Reading: Practice SQ3R Strategy with a non-fiction article

Homework:
1. Work on Spelling Project (due tomorrow)