Wednesday, March 21, 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, 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	March 21, 2018 Bellwork: Students are choosing what poem they are going to compare and contrast with Hatchet in their literary analysis. Mini-Lesson: Introduce the literary analysis, expectations, and rubric. Model compiling information and finding citations in the literary analysis chart. What is a good citation? Work time: Students will compile similarities and differences between Hatchet and their choice of a poem into the chart and find supporting citation. Exit ticket: Self-evaluation Self-evaluation on their use of time in while compiling similarities and citations.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
Reminders	This is the last week before Spring Break! Parents, this is the last chance for your student to get in missing work before the grading window closes Wednesday for quarter 3!