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HLA 3 (Periods 1 and 5):
CO: Students will demonstrate evaluation and analysis of text by examining and supporting responses.
LO: Students will listen and write using a prompt and a double-entry journal.
1. SSR + record number of pages on graph paper
2. SSR LOG
-Create a question you think is appropriate for SSR logs
-Write the question at the top of your paper
-Respond in paragraph format in your notebook
-Rip out SSR logs, put your name on them, and turn in blue box
-Take the notebook with you for your next semester
3. Viewing My Sister’s Keeper
-Quick reflection
-Discuss article
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ELL 4A (Periods 2 and 4):
CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining theme.
LO: Students will read and write using a graphic organizer.
1. SSR + record number of pages on graph paper
2. SSR LOG
-Create a question you think is appropriate for SSR logs
-Write the question at the top of your paper
-Respond in paragraph format in your notebook
-Rip out SSR logs, put your name on them, and turn in blue box
-Take the notebook with you for your next semester
3. Analysis of prompt on The Odyssey
-The HOW and the WHAT of the prompt
-What responses should have
-Planning a response
4. Exploring theme
-Complete handout
-Examine major events and conflicts in order to create a statement of theme
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LA 3 (Period 6):
CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining and drawing inferences.
LO: Students will read and speak using the discussion guidelines.
1. SSR + record number of pages on graph paper
2. SSR LOG
-Create a question you think is appropriate for SSR logs
-Write the question at the top of your paper
-Respond in paragraph format in your notebook
-Rip out SSR logs, put your name on them, and turn in blue box
-Take the notebook with you for your next semester
3. Role play discussion
-Class is divided into 5 groups
-One group will play the role of Anna, one is Brian, one is Sara, one is the lawyer, and one is the provocateur
-There are 5 seats available in the center of the room. Each group sends a representative to participate in the discussion for 2 minutes. Then, group members rotate.
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