A Single Shard Context Clues September 15-19, 2014 Week 5
Warm-up (Self- Assess) 1. Diagram the following sentence. What is the the role of the underlined words? The small and lonely dog whimpered quietly. 2. Review Exam Results Word of the Week omit (v) to leave out Students lose points if they omit their name from their assignment. Desired Outcome: Students are to understand and apply using context clues. Monday, Sept 15
Classroom Practice Comprehend and analyze Ch 6-9 by reviewing junoed.com questions.junoed.com Monday, Sept 15
Warm-up (Self-Assess) 1. Diagram the following sentence. What is the the role of the underlined words? All students smiled and talked constantly. Word of the Week omit (v) to leave out Students lose points if they omit their name from their assignment. Desired Outcome: Students are to assess understanding of Ch. 6-9 of A Single Shard. Students are to analyze Tree-ear. Tuesday, Sept 16
Classroom 1. Students take reading check quiz on junoed.com.junoed.com 2. Read quietly until all are finish. 3. Use the on the next slide Venn Diagram, which divided three ways so that we may compare and contrast: Tree-ear, Crane-man, and Min. Use the following Questions to guide your thinking. 1. Analyze Tree-ear. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas. 2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Crane-man. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas. 3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Min. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas. Tuesday, Sept 16
Tree-earCrane-Man Min Tuesday, Sept 16
Notes Tuesday, Sept 16
Closing and Reflection (Self-Assess) 1. List one similarity between Tree-ear, Crane-man, and Min. 2. List one difference between Tree-ear, Crane-man, and Min. Tuesday, Sept 16
Warm-up (Self-Assess) Diagram the following sentence. What is the role of the underlined words? Tree-ear turned away, yet he did not cry. Review Quiz Results Desired Outcome: Students are to understand and apply using context clues. Wednesday, Sept 17
Classroom Practice What words provide context clues for the meaning of ecstatic? What words provide context clues for the meaning of balmy? Wednesday, Sept 17
Independent Practice: Find the italicized word in each paragraph (hilarious and humorous). Highlight context clues that help give meaning to the word. Wednesday, Sept 17
Self-Assess 1. Type the meaning of the italicized words (dilemma, casually, and massive) Highlight context clues. Wednesday, Sept List four types of context clues.
Warm-up (Self-Assess) Diagram the following sentence. What is the the role of the underlined words? The little white bunny hopped, but the brown bunny slept peacefully. Desired Outcome: 1. Students are to read and comprehend of Chapters of A Single Shard. 2. Students are to demonstrate understanding of Ch by answering questions on junoed.comjunoed.com Thursday, Sept 18
Warm-up (Self-Assess) Diagram the following sentence. What is the the role of the underlined words? Mrs. Caple taught and two students listened and diagrammed. Desired Outcome: Students are to read, comprehend, and analyze text for the main idea and supporting details. Classroom Instruction: Students are to click on the following link: to down load PDF of Lesson. Or, go to mrscaple.com resources/practice reading comprehension/ Main Idea and Supporting Details.mrscaple.com Friday, Sept 19