Thursday, March 15, 2018

3/15

Objectives	RL.6.9 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	March 15, 2018 Bellwork: Read the Poetry and figurative language article and answer the figurative language questions. Mini-Lesson: Review stanzas 1 and 2 in "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley. Active Engagement: With their partner, students will discuss what they think stanza two is saying how it is presenting the theme of "the courage to persevere. Work time: Students will independently annotate "Invictus" stanzas 3-4. Mini-lesson: comparing and contrasting Invictus with Bearing Up filling out the compare and contrast chart Students will fill out the compare and contrast chart. Exit ticket: Answer the Prompt: How are _____and_____alike and different in their approach to the topic of Courage to persevere? Which text is more interesting? Why? Use examples from both texts to support your answer.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
	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 14, 2018

3/14

Objectives	RL.6.9 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	March 14, 2018 Bellwork: Read the "How to Read Poetry" article and answer the questions on google classroom. Mini-Lesson: What to annotate for comprehension and the theme "the courage to persevere" in "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley stanza 1. Active Engagement: With their partner, students will annotate "Invictus" stanzas 2. Work time: Students will independently annotate "Invictus" stanzas 3-4. Exit ticket: Answer the Prompt: Why do you think the author chose this approach in relaying 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.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

3/13

Objectives	RL.6.9 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	March 13, 2018 Bellwork: Continue working with their partners on answering the close reading worksheet for "Bearing Up" Why did Mark dream about the bear in "Bearing Up? Mini-Lesson: Filling out the reading comprehension worksheet and Filling out the compare and contrast t-chart for Hatchet/"Bearing Up" Students will fill out the compare and contrast t-chart looking at how each text presents the theme. Exit ticket: Answer the Prompt: Although the topic/theme of these passages is similar, how does the presentation differ?
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.

Monday, March 12, 2018

3/12

Objectives	RL.6.9 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	March 12, 2018 Bellwork: Read "Why Do We Dream" article and answer question: Why did Mark dream about the bear in "Bearing Up? Mini-Lesson: Filling out the reading comprehension worksheet and Filling out the compare and contrast t-chart for Hatchet/"Bearing Up" Students will fill out the comprehension worksheet with their partners. Students will fill out the compare and contrast t-chart looking at how each text presents the theme Exit ticket: Answer the Prompt: Although the topic/theme of these passages is similar, how does the presentation differ?
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.