Monday, February 25, 2013 Daily Learning Target: I can assess the influences on text in order to make conclusions about the important ideas of the time and place in which the literary work was written.

Bell Ringer Read the posters that are hanging throughout the classroom. Write one fact, personal connection, or emotion for each topic. You will write for five minutes.

Essential Questions 1.Why is it important to be aware of the important ideas, time, and place in which a text is written? 2.How does the knowledge of the ideas, time, and place help your understanding of the text?

KWL Carousel Walk Round One- Write your knowledge of the particular heading. Each Round After Round One- Write your knowledge of the particular heading. Then star or underline anything you agree with from the previous group. A new student from your group will record each round. ALL students must participate. RESPECT your group and listen to their ideas. Use your Bell Ringer responses to help you.

I Can…. I can assess the influences on text in order to make conclusions about the important ideas of the time and place in which the literary work was written.

A Moment With Oprah Winfrey and Elie Wiesel (the author of Night)

Action….Our class Oscars Split into your group. Read your scenario. You have five minutes to organize a short scene that portrays your scenario. Be ready to win an Oscar.

What is the Daily Learning Target?

Vocabulary Preview You need to have your clicker. Demonstrate your knowledge of terms from chapter 1 of Night. Do your best. Show us what you know.

Exit Slip On your own paper, write three facts you learned from the KWL Carousel. Then explain how these facts will help you during the reading of Night. Refer back to the Daily Learning Target and Essential Questions and discuss in your own words why it is necessary to know the important ideas, time, and place in which a text is written? Early finishers should read chapter 1 of Night pages