Get Ready (9/11/2013) Managers: Enter class quietly. Sit in your assigned seat. Unpack and place the following on your desk: GMS agenda All of the Above by Shelley Pearsall (if you don't have a copy the Supply Manager may check you out a copy) Pen or pencil Place your back packs on the back of your desk. Line up to get your ELA binders. Open your binders to the “Calendar Journal” section. Today’s topic: September 11th is a Day of Remembrance. As we honor those who lost their lives on this day 2001, make a list of everything in your life that you are thankful for Managers: Attendance: Know who is absent from your group today. Supply: Check out a novel for anyone that does have a copy of AOTA. On-Task: Ensure that everyone is quiet and on task. Collectors: Pass out “Unit One Extended Text Vocabulary” handout.

How can knowing the meaning of words and phrases help you to better understand the text, All of the Above by Shelley Pearsall?

We must be able to… Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings.(ELACC7RL4)

Opening Finish reading pp. 3-26. Review vocabulary words “Unit One Extended Text Vocabulary (pp. 3-26)” handout

Unit One Extended Text Vocabulary Handout Words to know for pp. 3-26 Epiphany p.15 Convergence p. 17 Quiescent p.15 Geometry p. 22 Metamorphosis p. 15 Tetrahedron Unit One Extended Text Vocabulary Handout

Here’s your first word to get you started… Sentence from the Text What I think it means What it really means How I will remember it    epiphany “Words like epiphany, quiescent, metamorphosis…” p. 15, para 2, line 4 I think it means to be confident. It has the word “any” inside of it.  Noun. An illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure. A revealing scene or moment. Reveals something. Realize something quickly or suddenly.  You can write how you will remember the word or draw a picture or symbol. Make a connection to the word. Here’s your first word to get you started…

Work Period Finish reading pp. 3-26. Independent Reading pp. 27- 38 Complete all vocabulary and reading guide questions for this section of the book. Independent Reading pp. 27- 38 Complete all vocabulary for this section of the book and reading guide questions (#1-10)

Closing Today’s Classwork: “Unit One Extended Text Vocabulary (pp. 3-26)” handout Independent reading (pp. 27-38) Complete Reading Guide #1-10 Complete all vocabulary found on pp. 27-38 Place all handouts in the “Class Notes” section of your binder. Supply Managers: Collect all class novels and place them back on the shelf. Pack up Binder Walk Homework: Finish today’s class work.