Objective: I can write a reflection that expresses my feelings regarding Constantine’s dismissal and departure by listing five details, consulting with my neighbor, and writing a paragraph that develops three of those pieces of evidence.
BW: Use the 4-Step Process for today’s vocabulary.
Activities:
- Show the Word!
- Independent Study: Students will list five details about the sequence of events regarding the dismissal and departure of Constantine. Details should be specific facts like the dates of Rachel and Skeeter’s measurements, Rachel’s not “going around the back to the kitchen” as ordered by Mrs. Phelan, etc.
- Turn-and-Talk: Each student will describe his/her feelings about the scene by using some details.
- Reflection #1: In notebooks, each student will write a “reflection” about her/his feelings with regard to the dismissal and departure by using three specific facts from the story. The facts should be underlined.
- Share Out: Volunteers will share their reflections for support to improve for future reflections.
- Note-Taking: The remainder of the movie will be shown.
- HW: Students will answer the first five question of “Not Helpful” and apply the 4-Step vocabulary to the given words.