November 11, 2013 - November 15, 2013

11/11/13 – 11/15/13

Monday

·         Reading 8 – Students will read several selections from the textbook using the talking to text strategy to identify elements that show the type of nonfiction organization that is used (chronological, cause and effect, comparison and contrast). After reading these, students will complete critical thinking questions for each.

·         Reading 7 – Students will finish taking the nonfiction test today (if needed). Students will also finish the worksheet focusing on the “Big Question” for the short stories unit. As a class, we will discuss this worksheet together. Students will turn this in and then work on taking notes from the textbook on the note-taking guide provided for them. (Notes on short stories on pages 200-203 in book.)

·         Practical Literature 10 – Students will finish reading part two of Fahrenheit 451 today. As a class, we will discuss the discussion questions for part two and review for a quiz on part two, which students will take tomorrow.

Tuesday

·         Reading 8 – As a class, we will discuss the talking to text notes for each nonfiction selection that students read for today. We will focus on identifying text structure and the elements of organization that help us identify the text structure of each. We will also discuss the critical thinking questions for each. Students will then turn in all of their work for the three readings. They will then work with a partner to respond to the questions on page 547 in the textbook comparing and contrasting all three readings. Students will take a quiz on nonfiction on Thursday. We will discuss the quiz format and content.

·         Reading 7 – As a class, we will discuss the notes from yesterday that students took down from the textbook. Students will also complete a plot diagram sheet identifying the elements of plot and where they fall on the diagram sheet. As a class, we will then begin reading the first short story of the unit, “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.” Students will use the talking to text strategy to identify the elements of short stories presented within this story.

·         Practical Literature 10 – Students will take a quiz on part two of the novel today. When finished, students will begin reading part 3. They will answer discussion questions as they read.

Wednesday

·         Reading 8 – As a class, we will discuss the talking to text notes for each nonfiction selection that students read for today. We will focus on identifying text structure and the elements of organization that help us identify the text structure of each. We will also discuss the critical thinking questions for each. Students will then turn in all of their work for the three readings. They will then work with a partner to respond to the questions on page 547 in the textbook comparing and contrasting all three readings. Students will take a quiz on nonfiction on Friday. We will discuss the quiz format and content.

·         Reading 7 – As a class, we will continue reading “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” together. Students will answer the guided questions as we read and we will discuss these as well. When finished reading the short story, students will work with a partner to complete the post-reading questions.

·         Practical Literature 10 – As a class, we will continue to read part 3 of Fahrenheit 451. Students will complete the active reading guide as they read.

Thursday

·         Reading 8 – Students will take a quiz on nonfiction. When finished, students will read their AR books silently. Students will then brainstorm in small groups about persuasive writing to fill in a KWL chart. We will discuss this and students will begin reading “Sharing an American Dream” (persuasive speech) in the textbook. They will answer the guided reading questions as they read and post-reading questions at the end of the selection.

·         Reading 7 – As a class, we will discuss the post-reading questions from “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.” Students will analyze the short story to identify elements within the story, such as literary devices, elements of plot, etc. Students will turn in their packet today.

·         Practical Literature 10 – As a class, we will continue to read part 3 of Fahrenheit 451. Students will complete the active reading guide as they read.

Friday

·         Reading 8 – Students will take a quiz on nonfiction. When finished, students will read their AR books silently. Students will then brainstorm in small groups about persuasive writing to fill in a KWL chart. We will discuss this and students will begin reading “Sharing an American Dream” (persuasive speech) in the textbook. They will answer the guided reading questions as they read and post-reading questions at the end of the selection.

·         Reading 7 – Students will begin reading the second short story, “The Bear Boy.” Students will read this with a partner and complete the guided questions as well as post-reading questions.

·         Practical Literature 10 - As a class, we will continue to read part 3 of Fahrenheit 451. Students will complete the active reading guide as they read.