Monday, February 26, 2018

2/26

Objectives	W.6.3 a-e Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Activities	February 26, 2018 Periods 1,2,5 Read Ch. 16: Annotating for question: Reading like a writer, what are some ways that Paulsen shows Brian's change from old Brian into new Brian in this chapter? Climax: students will write their climax scene making sure that it builds on their rising action and culminates the lesson their character learns from their struggles with nature. Group work: partners will highlight their partner's rising action scenes/lessons and make sure that they are uniform with their climax. Exit ticket: The symbolism for my character’s growth in my climax is _________ and it connects with my rising action/theme because________.   Period 4: Read Ch. 16: Reading like a writer, what are some ways that Paulsen shows Brian's change from old Brian into new Brian in this chapter? Review Scenes: inventory and shelter scene from Hatchet Students will continue writing their inventory/ shelter scene. Exit ticket: My characters start out their story with _______, they found shelter made of ______ and found ______ for food.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: Finish any part of their narrative that we have worked on so far that is not complete: Hook/intro, Setting, and Inventory scene.  Due by class time Thursday 3/1. Period 4: Finish any part of their narrative that we have worked on so far that is not complete: Hook/intro, Setting, and Inventory scene.  Due by class time Friday, 3/2.
	The end of unit four is Friday 3/2: The students' survival narrative writing assessment for unit 4 is due by 3/2. Remember period 1 to sign and turn in the Home Energy Action form if you want to support Rocky Top and save energy in your home. Do not forget to purchase a copy of Hatchet so your student can have a copy at home since the classroom copies stay in the classroom.