Objective:  I can identify details in “Two Friends” to help me determine the author’s subject and purpose in the story by applying the SOAPSTone definitions and consulting with my elbow partner.

BW:  DLW(3:4)

Activities:

1.  Student as teacher explains the corrections with standard usage guidelines.
2. Read Aloud:  “On an autumn afternoon…”(102).
3. Share Out:  Use worksheet questions as a means to create a larger discussion about the subject and purpose of the story.
4. Reminder:  Regular Ed students are permitted to attend a make-up writing session after school tomorrow.