Friday, March 9, 2018

3/9

Objectives	RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
Activities	March 9, 2018 Bellwork: Independent Reading Finish Compare and Contrast response for Hatchet and "A Cry in the WIld" on the 3/8 compare and contrast document in google classroom. Read "Bearing Up" annotating in journals for how the the short story presents the theme of "the courage to persevere".
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
	Since half of the classes were unable to go to the Library, the makeup day is tentative. I will keep you informed. 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.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

3/7

Objectives	RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
Activities	March 7, 2018 Bellwork: Read an article on Drama and answer question in google classroom. Watch "A Cry in the Wild" and fill out Venn Diagram while watching the movie comparing the movie with Hatchet. With their partner, the students will answer/discuss the question: How is the director choosing to portray the themes of the Hatchet so far in "A Cry in the Wild"? How are those decisions affecting/changing or influencing your understanding of the story? Exit ticket: Explain the differences between what you see and hear when reading Hatchet to your perception of what you hear and watch in “A Cry in the Wild" concerning the directors choice to have the bear attack Brian instead of a Moose? Answer in a well-structured paragraph.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
	Since half of the classes were unable to go to the Library, the makeup day is tentative. I will keep you informed. 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.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

3/6

Objectives	RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
Activities	March 6, 2018 Library Brief Admissions ticket: What in language arts, what does the term "different media" mean? Watch "A Cry in the Wild" and fill out Venn Diagram while watching the movie comparing the movie with Hatchet. With their partner, the students will answer/discuss the question: How is the director choosing to portray the themes of the Hatchet so far in "A Cry in the Wild"? How are those decisions affecting/changing or influencing your understanding of the story? Exit ticket: Explain the differences between what you see and hear when reading Hatchet to your perception of what you hear and watch in “A Cry in the Wild. Answer in a well-structured paragraph.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
	Today is library day! 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.

Monday, March 5, 2018

3/5

Objectives	RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
Activities	March 5, 2018 Periods 1,2,5 Bell work: Students read the article on fiction in google classroom and respond to the question in their journals. Introduce Unit 5. Watch "A Cry in the Wild" and fill out Venn Diagram while watching the movie comparing the movie with Hatchet. With their partner the students will discuss what they see that is different and similar so far and how it changed their understanding of the story. Exit ticket: What do you see/hear when reading Hatchet? Was it the same or different when you watched “A Cry in the Wild?” Explain your answer Period 4: Bellwork: Students read the article on fiction in google classroom and respond to the question in their journals. When do we use R.A.C.E.? Students continue get onto their narrative documents and continue working on their Resolutions. Work time: Students will respond to the prompt on the story. Exit ticket: Self evaluation on their participation while writing.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: Complete Narratives
	The end of unit four is Friday 3/2: The students' survival narrative writing assessment for unit 4 is due by Monday 3/5. 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.