Nouns: POSSESSIVE noun Monday Aug 19, 2019 Possessive Noun is a noun that shows ownership of something. An apostrophe and s (‘s) come at the end to form the possessive of most singular nouns. BELL RINGER The flowers' petals are starting to open. The girl’s bookbags were left on the gym floor during class. I really like my grandmother's cookies. Joseph’s best friend Sam is in Mrs. Taylor’s class at school. Even though they are brothers, I am not sure Ben’s and Tanner’s mom want them to be in the same class at school. DIRECTIONS: Copy the definition. Write the sentences and underline the possessive noun. Circle the noun that the possessive shows ownership to.

Introduction to the concept of The choices we make OPENING: Introduction to the concept of The choices we make OPENING: teacher led discussions on Learning Questions Copy Learning question #1 into your agenda explain paraphrasing as a strategy Learning Question1: How do authors use narrative elements to create a story? Learning Question 2: What are the elements of effective revision?

Exploring the concept of choice through literary terms Cornell Notes Monday Aug. 19, 2019 Keywords Notes Genre 1. A type of literature Stanza 2. A group of lines in a poem, usually similar in length and pattern. Denotation 3. Primary meaning of a word A. The dictionary meaning Connotation 4. Implied meaning A. Feelings and Emotion are associated B. Context Meaning

Exploring the concept of choice through literary terms Keywords Notes Figurative Language 5. Imaginative language that is not meant to be interpreted as real Monday Aug. 19, 2019

Examples of Genres of Literature Monday Aug. 19, 2019 Paste your handout into the writing section

Monday Aug. 19, 2019 Example of Stanza

Examples Connotation Connotation Example: “That woman is a dove at heart.” meaning, the dove implies peace Another example: “What do you expect from a politician? Meaning ”Politician has a negative connotation of wickedness Monday Aug. 19, 2019

Examples of Denotation Monday Aug. 19, 2019

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The Choices we make Prediction Activity Monday August 19, 2019 Draw this illustration which is also on p. 1 in your Spring Board. Think about which path you should take? Explain why you chose that path. Sentence Starter: Choices are about making decisions. My illustration shows two dusty paths. I decided to choose the path on the____because

Identifying the elements of Narrative Writing Place your homework on your desk. Bell Ringer Identifying the elements of Narrative Writing The 5 elements of Narrative Writing are characters, setting, plot, theme, conflict. Tuesday Aug. 20, 2019 In the Bell Ringer section, copy the narrative elements from above. List the function of each element (This means write the meaning.) Pick up an activity sheet from the blue chair, read it, and identify the setting in each number.

The Choices We Make Both horses are beautiful but which one should I take down the old road? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L5kE1-NOVc

The road not taken Tuesday August 20, 2019 Think back to your illustration that you drew. Now, listen to the audio The Road Not Taken and decide if you made the right decision in your illustration. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+road+not+taken +by+robert+frost&view=detail&mid=E5A706A8799816FC7783E5A 706A8799816FC7783&FORM=VIRE https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://www.mensaforkids. org/MFK2/assets/File/Read/MFK-Poetry-3.pdf Sentence Starter: Choices are about making decisions. My illustration shows two dusty paths. I decided to choose the path on the____because

Introduction to the concept of choice work session – read paired poems Tuesday Aug. 20, 2019 Introduction to the concept of choice work session – read paired poems -Work with a partner of the opposite gender -Complete pages 4, 11, and 12 in The Road Not Taken: Tic-Tac-Think activity. – share your answer with the class. Remaining of class Read poems quietly and independently. Mark text: ? ! * ____ 5 minutes Read along with audio reader 3 minutes Teacher reads aloud, students read along quietly 3 minutes

Introduction to the concept of choice OPENING: explain the QHT strategy Wednesday August 21, 2019 VOCABULARY Q- words you have questions about. H-words you’ve heard before but not sure you know T-words you know well and can teach Genre Stanza Denotation Connotation Figurative language Narrative Sensory details characterization myth Symbol/ symbolism How well do you know the following words? Place a check mark in the column next to each vocabulary that applies to you.

Wednesday Aug. 21, 2019 Introduction to the choices we make OPENING: - explain content vocabulary using Frayer Model - close reading VOCABULARY definition example Narrator Stanza Genre Effective Denotation Connotation Figurative language Content vocabulary

Wednesday August 21, 2019 Introduction to the choices we make OPENING & Work Session - explain content vocabulary using Frayer Model - close reading & Students will complete their Frayer Model VOCABULARY definition example Sensory details Content vocabulary

Work Session: Design a cover for your Magazine Wednesday August 21, 2019 Work Session: Design a cover for your Magazine Create a cover for your magazine that reflects a positive choice you have made. You can select one of the quotes from p.5 Springboard or choose one of your own quotes and create a cover for it.

Introduction to the concept of choice CLOSING: Use the graphic organizer to compare and contrast the diction in the two poems. “The Road not Taken” by Robert Frost “Choices” by Nikki Giovanni Examples of denotation and connotation: Words and phrases with figurative meanings: An author’s diction — choice of words — often has an effect on the reader. Words may carry a denotation and connotation, as well as figurative meanings.

Nouns: plural POSSESSIVE nouns - Add an (‘) after the (s) of most regular plural nouns. - Add (‘) before the (s) when the plural nouns does not already end with s. BELL RINGER DIRECTIONS: Identify the possessive nouns in each sentence and add the apostrophe and “s” where needed.

Opening : Metacognitive markers explain active reading strategy Metacognition refers to the thinking you do about your own learning. Using metacognitive markers involves marking the text with symbols to reflect the thinking you are doing as you read. After reading, you can scan the text and use your metacognitive markers to quickly find evidence when you are talking or writing about a text. Active reading strategy WE WILL USE THESE MARKERS AS WE READ ? ! * _____ ? Use a question mark for questions you have about the text ! Use an exclamation point for a reaction to what you are reading. * Use an asterisk for a comment about the text. _ Use an underline to identify a key idea or detail in the text.

Introduction to the concept of choice WORK SESSION – Introduction to the concept of choice WORK SESSION – reading using metacognitive markers ? Question mark ! exclamation * Asterisk ____ underline 1. READ “THE SCHOLARSHIP JACKET” Use the QHT strategy for active reading to reflect your thinking while you read. Pages 14-18 2. REVISING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE ABOUT CHOICE. 3. Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. 4. During second read, answer the text-dependent questions. Page 18-19

Introduction to the concept of choice CLOSING – think-pair-share ? Question mark ! exclamation * Asterisk ____ underline

Plural and singular possessive nouns complete the quiz worksheet BELL RINGER DIRECTIONS:

the concept of choice OPENING: Explain plot structure of a narrative Use the IRR Graphic Organizer to summarize the plot (or main event) in a narrative A personal narrative may follow this structure: Incident: The central piece of action that is the focus of the narrative. Response: The immediate emotions and actions associated with the incident. Reflection: A description that explores the significance of the incident.