Do Now Please grab a hardcover textbook in your grade from the bookshelf to the left (under the flag) 6th is on the middle shelf 8th is on the top shelf Take a few minutes to peruse the book. On a piece of paper write the following: - At least one observation about the way the book is organized. - Make a prediction about Unit 1 (8th Grade: Unit 5) from it’s title - Just based on the title or illustrations, which piece are you most interested in reading.
Meet your textbook!
Table of Contents “Says what is going to be in the book.” A listing of titles, authors, and types of texts, and page numbers in a book.
Found in red in table of contents. Genre/Text Types Found in red in table of contents.
An index is an alphabetical listing of topics covered in book. Indexes An index is an alphabetical listing of topics covered in book. Great place to find specific information. 2 Indexes: Index of Skills Index of Authors and Titles
Student Resource Section A selection of resource materials to help you with Writing Reading Grammar
Glossary A list of words and definitions important to a book.
Turn to a buddy and… 6th: Find a poem. Find a story by P.G. Wodehouse Where can you learn about homophones? 8th: Find an essay Find an argument by Anne Michaud Where can you learn about abstract nouns?
How did you do? 6th: Any poem “The Mixer” R55 (or R66) 8th: Any essay “Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash” R29
Now you try it! Work independently! On the same paper you used for your Do Now, answer the ten questions about your textbook. Remember, you will need to use the table of contents, the indexes, the glossary, and the student resource section to find your answers!
Exit Ticket On your slip of paper, write the difference between a glossary and an index. On your way out, please put it in the appropriate bin on the door of the cabinet. 4 – I completely understand and could teach someone else how to use the textbook. 3 – I mostly understand and can use the textbook. 2 – I’m approaching understanding, but I could use a review. 1 – I’m confused and have many questions.