The Sign of the Beaver Novel Study Fourth Grade ELA Week Sixteen Day One The Sign of the Beaver Novel Study This session will be recorded for learning purposes. Learning purposes include: a lesson review for students who are absent, students who want to review for a test, etc. and will be distributed for learning purposes.
Our Class Norms Players (Students) Coaches (Teachers) Treat others the way you want to be treated Be Nice and Respectful Be Trustworthy Be Fair Have Fun Be On Time Problem Solve Encourage Each Other Be Focused Be Brave Participate Teach and Help Students Be Respectful Be Trustworthy Treat Students Fairly Have Fun Be On Time Encourage Students Work Together Help Students Reach Their Goals Ask students to brainstorm ideas for norms in chat and on microphone. Record all responses and then try to narrow down to about 5.
Read the poem and be prepared to answer questions! Daily Review Read the poem and be prepared to answer questions!
Ask students to respond using polling tools Ask students to respond using polling tools. Answer question #5 in chat box.
Reading
Can you summarize what has happened thus far in the novel? Ask for student responses in chat and on microphone
Teacher Read Aloud Why does Matt say he cannot go with Attean on the hunt? RL 4.3 How did Matt finally gain Attean’s respect? RL 4.1
Teacher Read Aloud What gifts does Attean bring for Matt? RL 4.2 How does Matt feel about receiving this gifts? RL 4.1 What does Matt want to give Attean in return? RL 4.2
Teacher Read Aloud Who is correct? Does Matt’s dad “own” the land? Or can a person own land? RL 4.2, RL. 4.9
Team Read
Team Read Infer: Deep down does Matt agree with Attean about owning land? RL 4.1 What gift does Attean give Matt? RL 4.2 Highlight: What does Attean call Matt? RL 4.2
Team Read What gift does Matt give Attean? Why does he give it to him? RL 4.2, RL 4.3
Team Read How does the dog’s actions mirror how Matt must be feeling? RL 4.1, RL 4.3
Pretend to be either Matt or Attean Pretend to be either Matt or Attean. Write a thank you letter to your friend. Be sure to include examples from text and explain your feelings about the friendship. Dear Attean, Your Friend, Matt Dear Matt, Your Friend, Attean
Closure What lessons did Matt and Attean learn from each other?
Homework Reread Chapter 22