Bellringer 1. Take out your signed Foundations of Literacy Monday August 22, 2016 1. Take out your signed Foundations of Literacy rubric so I can check off that your parents understand your assignment. 2. Write down your homework assignment. Once I’ve checked you…clear your desk of everything but a writing utensil.

No speaking and sharing…yet. I want to try an activity with you. First – we must remain silent & serious. *Set up your privacy folder. *Have something to write with. Second * I will ask you a question and you must only “think” of your answer. No speaking and sharing…yet. *You will have to follow directions and eventually write down you answer.

Read these directions carefully: 1. Think of something that happened in your PAST that has affected you. * positive or negative 2. Give a thumbs up when you have an answer. YOU CANNOT ASK ME ANY QUESTIONS.

Read these directions carefully: 1. If you want to write something negative, write it on red paper. 2. If you want to write something positive, write it on blue paper. 3. Do not write your name on it, but write the word READ on the back if you are ok with others reading it aloud.

2. Give a thumbs up when you have an answer. 1. Think of something that you want to happen or your know will happen in your FUTURE that will affect you. 2. Give a thumbs up when you have an answer. 3. If you want to write something negative, write it on red paper. 4. If you want to write something positive, write it on blue paper. 5. Do not write your name on it, but write the word READ on the back if you are ok with others reading it aloud.

Bellringer Tuesday August 23, 2016 Take a note-taking guide from the bin/cart and answer the question at the top.

The AECR Approach

Purpose AECR provides strong paragraph structure as an answer to a constructed response or in support of a thesis statement. Afternoon Session

The AECR Structure A= Assertion E= Evidence C= Commentary R=Restate/Reflect/Relevance

A = Assertion This is the topic sentence that relates back to the thesis or prompt. Here, you make an argument, state your claim (answer from your head), or explain something. It is a clearly stated expression of purpose. The ASSERTION is GREEN.

E = Evidence This is the evidence from the text that supports your assertion. Here, you back up your answer. Be sure to quote the correct amount of evidence. The EVIDENCE is BLUE.

C = Commentary Here, you connect your evidence to your assertion and explain why it’s important. Explain “why” for each quote. COMMENTARY is YELLOW.

R= Restate The WRAP-UP is GREEN. This is where you wrap it up by restating your assertion (your answer) How did the evidence and commentary you provided support your assertion? If this is a multi-paragraph essay, how does your assertion prove your thesis? The WRAP-UP is GREEN.

Assignment / Mission Analyze the prompt. *Read *Locate key words *Reread * Text-mark Closely read the text to gather evidence to support your assertion.

Note the layout for multiple pieces of evidence. A E Prompt: What is the mood of this text? Cite two pieces of evidence to support your assertion (answer). Note the layout for multiple pieces of evidence. A E C First piece of evidence C Second piece of evidence R

AECR – Model Answer What is the mood of this text? Use the AECR strategy. The mood of this text is eerie. It makes the reader scared. The words, “It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark,” makes the reader uneasy and even scared. Midnight is late and usually associated with scary scenes when bad things happen. So when thinking of the mood or feeling of this text, the “evil” that is in the dark makes the reader aware that something bad may be waiting.

TOTD Set up your privacy folder. Take out a blue or black pen or a pencil. When you are finished this formative, turn it in to the correct area of the room.

Bellringer Wednesday August 24, 2016 1. Take out your F.O.L. checkpoint and put it on your desk. 2. Take out your Classroom Discovery. 3. Turn to the first clean sheet of paper in your binder and write the date at the top. 4. Answer the following question using AECR: What could be a consequence for not following classroom or school expectations? https://www.flocabulary.com/fivethings/

Plot: How Stories Happen What is plot? The structure of a story; the order of the story What happens when? The structure of a story. The sequence in which the author arranges events in a story. The structure of a five-act play often includes the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution. The plot may have a protagonist who is opposed by antagonist, creating what is called, conflict.

Parts of Plot Climax Falling Action Rising Action Exposition Resolution

What is Exposition? Introduces characters, setting, and tone In drama, the presentation of essential information regarding what has occurred prior to the beginning of the play. The exposition is the introductory material which presents the characters, setting, and tone of the play.

What is Rising Action? Conflict is presented Find out what problem the main character or characters are facing Complications arise as the character(s) tries to resolve the conflict

A struggle between opposing forces in a story What is Conflict? A struggle between opposing forces in a story In the plot of a drama, conflict occurs when the protagonist is opposed by some person or force in the play. A conflict often develops between the protagonist and an antagonist. Conflict: A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story. Here are the four basic conflicts: •person against person—a problem between characters •person against self—a problem within a character’s own mind •person against society—a problem between a character and society, school, the law, or some tradition •person against nature—a problem between a character and some element of nature—a blizzard, a hurricane, a mountain climb, etc.

Types of Conflict Person against self Person against person Person against society Person against nature In the plot of a drama, conflict occurs when the protagonist is opposed by some person or force in the play. A conflict often develops between the protagonist and an antagonist. Conflict: A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story. Here are the four basic conflicts: •person against person—a problem between characters •person against self—a problem within a character’s own mind •person against society—a problem between a character and society, school, the law, or some tradition •person against nature—a problem between a character and some element of nature—a blizzard, a hurricane, a mountain climb, etc.

What is Climax? The high point of a story- usually an event- where the character must choose how to settle the conflict The decisive moment in a drama, the climax is the turning point of the play to which the rising action leads. The action reaches a high point and results in a climax, the turning point in the play.

What is Falling Action? Action following the climax Leads to the end The falling action is the series of events which take place after the climax.

What is Resolution? Problems are solved Action comes to an end The part of a story or drama which occurs after the climax and which establishes a new norm, a new state of affairs-the way things are going to be from then on.

Review Game

What part shows the structure of the story? Setting Plot Point of view Character

What part shows the structure of the story? Setting Plot Point of view Character B. Plot

What is the high point of the story? A. Character B. Climax C. Exposition D. Protagonist

What is the high point of the story? A. Character B. Climax C. Exposition D. Protagonist B. Climax

What part introduces the characters and setting? Plot Exposition Falling Action C. Exposition

What part follows the climax and leads to the resolution? Rising Action Exposition Falling Action D. Falling Action

The struggle between two opposing forces in a story is called? Setting Conflict Exposition Falling Action B. Conflict

Problems are solved and action comes to an end in what part of the story? Resolution Plot Exposition Falling Action A. Resolution

I will be reading this story aloud and thinking aloud. Wednesday August 24, 2016 I will be reading this story aloud and thinking aloud. You are encouraged to write everything.

Bellringer Take out your copy of The Dinner Party. Thursday August 25, 2016 Take out your copy of The Dinner Party. Take a copy of the questions from the bin/ cart and begin to underline the key words. Anticipatory Set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGJXt6RV4eY

The queen declared, “We will not mingle with the commoners.” Friday August 26, 2016 “The Lady or the Tiger” * Turn to the front section of your binder and write the above title. * Write the number, the underlined word, and what you think it means in the front section of your binder. Touch screens on technology devices today represent our progressive technological society. The queen declared, “We will not mingle with the commoners.” The blackout in the Super Dome interfered with the continuation of the 2013 Super Bowl.

“Dictionary Definitions” Progressive: change, improvement, or improve Commoners: any person ranking below a peer; a person without a title of nobility. 3. Interfered: come in collision with or get in the way of