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.

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.