Warm-Up: Take a ¼ sheet from the tan bin. Read the following sentences. Then, answer the questions below. Of course there would be the difficulty of explaining why he was so filthy later on when he returned home, but he could put that down to being a typical boy, which was what Mother claimed he was, and probably not get into too much trouble. (Mother had been particularly happy over the previous few days, as each box of their belongings had been sealed and packed in to a truck for despatch to Berlin.) What words or phrases in the sentences might be context clues that help you determine the meaning of the underlined word. What do you think the underlined word means?
Of course there would be the difficulty of explaining why he was so filthy later on when he returned home, but he could put that down to being a typical boy, which was what Mother claimed he was, and probably not get into too much trouble. (Mother had been particularly happy over the previous few days, as each box of their belongings had been sealed and packed in to a truck for despatch to Berlin.) 1. Based on the context clues, what does the word “despatch” mean?: To burn something- like trash. Placed up for sale. The sending of something to a destination. To put into a storage space to be used later.
2. Which phrase serves as the strongest context clue for “despatch?” Of course there would be the difficulty of explaining why he was so filthy later on when he returned home, but he could put that down to being a typical boy, which was what Mother claimed he was, and probably not get into too much trouble. (Mother had been particularly happy over the previous few days, as each box of their belongings had been sealed and packed in to a truck for despatch to Berlin.) 2. Which phrase serves as the strongest context clue for “despatch?” he could put that down to being a typical boy which was what Mother claimed he was Mother had been particularly happy over the previous few days as each box of their belongings had been sealed and packed in to a truck 1. Based on the context clues, what does the word “despatch” mean?: To burn something- like trash. Placed up for sale. The sending of something to a destination. To put into a storage space to be used later.
the sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose Term: Despatch (dispatch) Story: Picture Definition: the sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose Reminding Word:
Agenda Objective: Primary: I can analyze how a particular sentence or chapter fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot (RL.2.5). I can analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept (RI.2.5). Secondary: I can cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (RI.1.1). I can determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments (RI.1.2). Essential Question: What is on the “other side” of your “fence?” Warm-Up: Context Clues (despatch- dispatch) Vocabulary: despatch (dispatch) (LINCS strategy) Whole Group: RATA chapters 19 and 20 ABC Book Activity Draw a representation of what is on the “other side” of your fence… and, then, what is on “your side” of the “fence?” Stations: 1. Technology: Achieve 3000 (Castro Steps Down; Heroes in Sports, Heroes in Life; Civil War and Reconstruction: For Joe Medicine Crow; Young Artist Shows His Work; Web Site Brings Teens Together- 65 Years Later) 2. Book-Mind-Heart: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, chapter 18 (complete if it is not finished) 3. Independent reading (fill out a “book” for books you have finished reading): Among the Hidden 4. Teacher-led: Strategies and mini-lessons based on DAR data Closing: Vocabulary Review
Quarter 1 Words 1. Multiple: many different types 2. Tuition: money used to pay for private school 3. On the verge: almost, on the edge of doing something 4. Expelled: kicked out of 5. Lecture: a speech, a “talking to” 6. Defiant: won’t do something you are supposed to do 7. Detained: Held against your will (arrested) 8. Prestigious: Something that has a great reputation and is well-respected. 9. All-Consuming: when something takes up all of your time and energy 10. Reflect: to think back on something 11. Plague (verb): to annoy or bother 12. Harsh: unpleasant or uncomfortable 13. Gravitate: To move towards something 14. Juvenile: something made for teens or young people 15. Convicted: found guilty of a crime 16. Suburb: An area surrounding the city where lots of people might live. 17. Rural: In the country. 18. Embody: To put in the form of a body. 19. Fate: Something that is going to happen no matter what.
Quarter 2 Words: 1. Savor: To enjoy and appreciate. 2. Lofty: Going way up high in the air. 3. Chiseled: Looks like it is cut out of stone. 4. Insisted: demand something forcefully 5. beckoned: Invited 6. Intellectual: a well-educated person 7. Superstition: a belief that is not based on facts and can be based on fear 8. Umpteenth: used to show that there is a very large number of something 9. Careen: To lean or tip over while in motion 10. Idly: In a lazy way 11. Skittish: nervous 12. Stupefied: so shocked that you can’t think properly 13. Fatigue: Tiredness, weakness or exhaustion 14. Potential: Possible; Capable of being or becoming 15. Surveying: Looking over something very carefully 16. Incredulously: Unbelievably 17. Dole: To hand out 18. Pristine: Spotless 19. Sporadically: Happening occasionally (from time to time; now and then) 20. Competent: Being good at things or capable
Quarter 3 Words: Persecution: To treat horribly, especially for racial, political or religious reasons. Systematic: Planned out (using a system or plan). Dismissively: Like it doesn’t matter. Presume: To make a guess based on the facts. Desolate: Bare and Empty. Resigned: To give in to. (To accept something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.) Exasperation: A state of being angered or irritated with someone. Foreseeable: Soon. So close you can “see” it. Conviction: A strongly held opinion or belief. Customary: Usual; normal (what one normally does) Insistent: Demanding; forceful Distinctly: Clearly Inscription: Words written on a plaque or a monument Obliged: Made to do something (have to do it) Discarding: Getting rid of; removing Diversion: A distraction to change what one is thinking about Appalingly: To do something with disgust 18. Succession: Sequence. The act of something following something else in order. 19. Mischief: Playfulness; the act of getting in trouble 20. Insolently: Rudely 21. Fond: Having a liking for 22. coincide: occurring at the same time
Quarter 4 Words: Enunciate: To say or pronounce clearly Disdain: Arrogance and dislike Deliberately: In a careful and unhurried manner; on purpose Extravagant: Too fancy; like too much money was spent Preying: to cause a harmful influence; bothering or worrying Torrent: a downpour Dismissively: in a way that shows that one doesn’t care Wringing hands: worried about something Vital: important 10. Sophistication: A feeling of being fancy and high quality with worldly things 11. Feeling the atmosphere grow heavy: feeling between two people in a situation has become awkward 12. Remotely: Slightly 13. Indirect: Not direct; not straightforward; inferred 14. Despatch (dispatch): the sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose.
TL (Achieve Questions) 3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) Station Groups Pd 1 TL (Achieve Questions) 1 (BMH- HOTQ) 2 (BMH- HOTQ/ IR) 3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Logan Ledio Gavin Wyatt Ashlyn Amra Hanna Dallas Andreo Ethan Davin Josiah Noah Nivan Siarra Andre
3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) Station Groups Pd 1 1 (BMH- HOTQ) 2 (BMH- HOTQ/ IR) 3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) TL (Achieve Questions) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Logan Ledio Gavin Wyatt Ashlyn Amra Hanna Dallas Andreo Ethan Davin Josiah Noah Nivan Siarra Andre
Multiple Choice Game Teams B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Logan Ledio Gavin Ethan Ashlyn Amra Hanna Siarra Andreo Davin Josiah Andre Noah Nivan Wyatt Dallas
Station Groups Pd 2 TL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bill Laura Pasko Johnnie Christian T. Aubreonna Javaughn Bristol Casey Leo Shavon Kylee Cedric Ellie Shellise Bobby Malakhi Nicolas Quinten
TL (Achieve Questions) 3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) Station Groups Pd 2 TL (Achieve Questions) 1 (BMH- HOTQ/ IR) 2 (BMH- HOTQ/ IR) 3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bill Laura Pasko Johnnie Christian T. Aubreonna Javaughn Bristol Casey Leo Kylee Cedric Ellie Shellise Shavon Bobby Malakhi Nicolas Quinten Donovan
3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) Station Groups Pd 2 1 (BMH- HOTQ/ IR) 2 (BMH- HOTQ/ IR) 3 (Achieve- Yellow Sheet) TL (Achieve Questions) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bill Laura Pasko Johnnie Christian T. Aubreonna Javaughn Bristol Casey Leo Kylee Cedric Ellie Shellise Shavon Bobby Malakhi Nicolas Quinten Donovan
Multiple Choice Game Teams Pd 2 B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bill Pasko Johnnie Christian T. Aubreonna Javaughn Casey Leo Kylee Ellie Cedric Shellise Bobby Malakhi Nicolas Donovan Laura Bristol Quinten Shavon
Whole Group Discussion: Book: Who is telling the story? What does the author want you to know? What did you notice about how the author told this story?
Whole Group Discussion: Mind: What surprised you? What connections did you make? What images were most important to you? What lines created the surprise or connection?
Whole Group Discussion: Heart: What did you discover about yourself? What matters most to you in this text or in your conversation? What did you take to heart?
Chapter 17 How does Mother convince Father that it is important for her, Bruno and Gretel to leave Out-With? Support your answer with at least two pieces of evidence from the text. Use elaboration sentences to show how your evidence supports your topic sentence.
FENCES What is on the “other side” or your “fence?” What is on the side of your “fence?”
FENCES What is on the “other side” or your “fence?” What is on the side of your “fence?”
FENCES What is on the “other side” or your “fence?” What is on the side of your “fence?”
Primary Conversation Topics from Book-Mind-Heart: Student-Led Book Talk Primary Conversation Topics from Book-Mind-Heart: What does the author want you to know? What surprised you? Group Leader Keep the conversation moving. Ensure people are letting each other speak. Ensure the conversation is civil. Encourage all members of the discussion group to participate. Hot Seat Evaluators Speakers Speakers Evaluators
Socratic Seminar Norms Don’t raise hands but use sensitivity to take turns and not interrupt others Listen carefully Address one another respectfully (Yes, sir/ma’am. No, sir/ma’am). Use statements such as, “I understand what Joseph is saying, but…”) Base any opinions on the text Address comments to the group (no side conversations) Be courageous in presenting your own thoughts and reasoning, but be flexible and willing to change your mind in the face of new and compelling evidence If you are an observer, listen, understand, take notes, evaluate. Hot Seat: If you are an observer/evaluator and you would like to make a comment, you may move to the “hot seat” to engage in the conversation.
Closing What does the phrase “indirect reference” mean?