Tuesday, April 3, 2018

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Objectives	W.6.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, the organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.6.9.a Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").
Activities	April 3, 2018 Bellwork: Students will answer the Unit 6 topic interest survey, then they will independently read. Mini-Lesson: Review the parts of a literary analysis body paragraph. Active Engagement: Students will analyze the components of a literary analysis body paragraph. Work time: Students will write their first body paragraph analyzing how the novel Hatchet illustrates/presents the theme "the courage to persevere". Exit ticket: Self-evaluation Self-evaluation on their use of time while writing. What clarifications they would like me to go over tomorrow.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
Reminders	Next Wednesday, 4/11 is CMAS testing.