Today we will listen to another Radiolab Podcast. As you listen, note techniques used by the producers to keep attention. Note again, in what order is the story told?
This one is longer so I will hijack your reading time today but you will have the regular 20 minutes for HW.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Wednesday 2/27
10 minutes reading
Next we will listen to a podcast.
As you listen, I will ask that you take note of how the story is told. Where/how does it begin? Note how images are created. What are techniques used to keep your interest?
When the podcast is over, we will share our findings.
Want to know about Yamaguchi's story?
HW 20 minutes of reading
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Snow day Monday Today is Tuesday 2/26
SOC
10 minutes
(20 min) Practice making stronger arguments. We will work off examples of paragraphs about theme to illustrate how we can make them better. Students will be encouraged to see me 10th periods this week to work on their paragraphs. Revisions are strongly encouraged.
10 min--discussion of how medium impacts presentation
HW: read 20 minutes
10 minutes
(20 min) Practice making stronger arguments. We will work off examples of paragraphs about theme to illustrate how we can make them better. Students will be encouraged to see me 10th periods this week to work on their paragraphs. Revisions are strongly encouraged.
10 min--discussion of how medium impacts presentation
HW: read 20 minutes
Friday, February 22, 2019
Friday 2/22
SOC
10 minutes reading
Take out your work from yesterday and Wednesday along with your story.
Get a computer and begin writing a paragraph that answers the question, what is the theme of the storya nd how does ht author develop this theme.
Important:
name document shortenedtitlefirstname
example Rainangie, zodiacsangie, landladyangie, lambangie, TYMangie
share document with me immediately
Print document and hand in with your completed chart attached behind it.
HW; read 20 minutes and enjoy the weekend.
10 minutes reading
Take out your work from yesterday and Wednesday along with your story.
Get a computer and begin writing a paragraph that answers the question, what is the theme of the storya nd how does ht author develop this theme.
Important:
name document shortenedtitlefirstname
example Rainangie, zodiacsangie, landladyangie, lambangie, TYMangie
share document with me immediately
Print document and hand in with your completed chart attached behind it.
HW; read 20 minutes and enjoy the weekend.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Thursday 2/21
10 minutes of reading
Show example of paragraph and organizer
Students fill out organizer and begin writing paragraph
HW: read 20 minutes
Show example of paragraph and organizer
Students fill out organizer and begin writing paragraph
HW: read 20 minutes
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Wednesday 2/20
SOC
10 minutes
glue in sentence stems
Meet with partners to tease out theme ideas using sentence stems and the pink sheet
Possible themes of SS hand this in by the end of the period.
HW: read 20 minutes
10 minutes
glue in sentence stems
Meet with partners to tease out theme ideas using sentence stems and the pink sheet
Possible themes of SS hand this in by the end of the period.
HW: read 20 minutes
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Thursday 2/14
Welcome Ms Patenaude. Thanks for coming in to talk about books!
Ms. C --Where do I go tomorrow?
Three prompts to consider when crafting your 140 character tweet:
- Describe the book using one word. After the one word, write a phrase that explains why that is the word.
- Use a character's voice to promote the book.
- Reverse psychology: tell people to NOT read the book but for good reasons. Ex. Do NOT read Shiloh. You won’t be able to handle what happens to the dog. He deserves so much! It’s heartbreaking!”
Discuss theme of "The Dinner Guest" by using the pink sheet and its questions.
HW: Read 20 minutes and bring annotated text to class Monday.
Wednesday 2/13
SOC
10 minutes to read
Finish discussion of writing from yesterday-compile list of musts for an explanation
Discuss ways to find theme in a more complex work.
HW:Reread stories with an eye for lessons-ANNOTATE -anytime there is a possible answer to one of the questions you should note it. I will check annotations tomorrow
10 minutes to read
Finish discussion of writing from yesterday-compile list of musts for an explanation
Discuss ways to find theme in a more complex work.
HW:Reread stories with an eye for lessons-ANNOTATE -anytime there is a possible answer to one of the questions you should note it. I will check annotations tomorrow
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Tuesday 2/12
10 Minutes of blissful reading
Groups work to rank and sort explanation paragraphs
Large group share out and note similarities between the good paragraphs.
HW: Read 20 minutes--be sure to bring your short story to class.
Groups work to rank and sort explanation paragraphs
Large group share out and note similarities between the good paragraphs.
HW: Read 20 minutes--be sure to bring your short story to class.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Monday 2/11
SOC
10 minute read
Summaries of books available to read to kindergarteners on Friday will be shared
Everyone must fill out this survey so we can figure out which room you will be going to.
Meet with group, submit your best explanation by putting both pieces together.
HW: Read 20 minutes
10 minute read
Summaries of books available to read to kindergarteners on Friday will be shared
Everyone must fill out this survey so we can figure out which room you will be going to.
Meet with group, submit your best explanation by putting both pieces together.
HW: Read 20 minutes
Friday, February 8, 2019
Friday 2/8/19
SOC
10 minute read
Meet with your book partner from Wednesday. Pull up your summary, be sure it has been shared with me and spend 3 minutes tightening it up --it should just be 3-4 sentences NO MORE!
Now brainstorm--what are 3 possible themes of the book?
Choose one theme, be sure it is not cliche but rather, precise, fresh and original.
NOw spend time filling out the details, how did the author/illustrator develop this theme? This is your chance to show me you understand the craft of writing. See example on the board and here.
Explanations are due by the end of the period.
HW: Read 20 minutes. Complete explanations if you did not in class. Each individual is responsible for his/her own end of the paragraph.
10 minute read
Meet with your book partner from Wednesday. Pull up your summary, be sure it has been shared with me and spend 3 minutes tightening it up --it should just be 3-4 sentences NO MORE!
Now brainstorm--what are 3 possible themes of the book?
Choose one theme, be sure it is not cliche but rather, precise, fresh and original.
NOw spend time filling out the details, how did the author/illustrator develop this theme? This is your chance to show me you understand the craft of writing. See example on the board and here.
Explanations are due by the end of the period.
HW: Read 20 minutes. Complete explanations if you did not in class. Each individual is responsible for his/her own end of the paragraph.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Wednesday 2/6/19
SOC
10 minutes of reading
Let's look at yesterday's attempts at theme
Example work on theme
Partners work together to read book and complete worksheet on theme to prepare for share out.
Make copy and share with me and your partner.
Be sure to consult the example!
HW: 20 minutes of reading and complete the summary portion of the worksheet.
10 minutes of reading
Let's look at yesterday's attempts at theme
Example work on theme
Partners work together to read book and complete worksheet on theme to prepare for share out.
Make copy and share with me and your partner.
Be sure to consult the example!
HW: 20 minutes of reading and complete the summary portion of the worksheet.
Tuesday 2/5/19
10 minute reading
Definition of theme
Examples of subject and theme statements
Read What if Everybody Did That by Ellen Javernick
Students craft their own theme statements
Students partner up to hone and justify the theme statements
Share out.
HW: read 20 minutes
Definition of theme
Examples of subject and theme statements
Read What if Everybody Did That by Ellen Javernick
Students craft their own theme statements
Students partner up to hone and justify the theme statements
Share out.
HW: read 20 minutes
Monday, February 4, 2019
Monday 2/4
How is it February already?
SOC
10 minute reading
10-15 minutes to work on completing plot diagram and characterization sheet
Notes Theme--the main idea or message of the story that the author wants the
reader to know; universal truth
subject vs statement discussion
HW: Read 20 minutes
SOC
10 minute reading
10-15 minutes to work on completing plot diagram and characterization sheet
Notes Theme--the main idea or message of the story that the author wants the
reader to know; universal truth
subject vs statement discussion
HW: Read 20 minutes
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