1. DO NOW – 2/5/16 If you have not done so already... 1) On the provided scrap paper, write a three-to four sentence response on the following question: Using a specific quote, idea, or phrase from Ackerman’s essay, what do you think best represents her central idea on love? 2) Preview the “Multiple Roles” sheet. 1) On the provided scrap paper, write a three-to four sentence response on the following question: Using a specific quote, idea, or phrase from Ackerman’s essay, what do you think best represents her central idea on love? 2) Preview the “Multiple Roles” sheet.

2. Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To assign new Literature Circle Groups; to preview the “Multiple Roles” Sheets. Essential Question: 1) Why is independent reading essential for developing ELA skills? Topic / Objective: 1) To assign new Literature Circle Groups; to preview the “Multiple Roles” Sheets. Essential Question: 1) Why is independent reading essential for developing ELA skills?

3. Announcements Literature Circles will happen about every Friday (in some cases Monday). On those days, make sure to bring your assigned books. I’ll remind you. This reading is to be done outside of class (and yes, it does count towards your grade). Literature Circles will happen about every Friday (in some cases Monday). On those days, make sure to bring your assigned books. I’ll remind you. This reading is to be done outside of class (and yes, it does count towards your grade).

4. Book Grading 1)Books will be distributed – take ANY to start (this is not your permanent book). 2)I’ll read a back cover aloud to the class (take notes if necessary). 3)After this, look at the cover, read the first two pages if possible. 4)Assign a grade – 3 = love it; 2 = so-so; 1 = hate it.

5. Multiple Role Sheets * Each Friday, bring in a completed MRS (Multiple Role Sheets). The purpose here is to have ideas and topics to discuss with your groups. I’ll check these to ensure you’re doing the reading.

6. Book Scheduling Look at the total number of pages for your book. Look at the total number of pages for your book. Divide by 6 (for 6 sessions of Book Talks). Divide by 6 (for 6 sessions of Book Talks). This gives you a number of pages to read per week or session. This gives you a number of pages to read per week or session. Adjust this number to make manageable for your group. Adjust this number to make manageable for your group.

7. Figurative Language - Types Simile – a comparison involving the use of the words “like” or “as.” Example – “You are as lovely as a rose.” Simile – a comparison involving the use of the words “like” or “as.” Example – “You are as lovely as a rose.” like a like a

8. Figurative Language (More Types) Personification – when inanimate objects are given human qualities or traits. Imagery – how sensory words and phrases create mental images. Personification – when inanimate objects are given human qualities or traits. Imagery – how sensory words and phrases create mental images.

9. Gallery Walk Activity 1)Take the WS on figurative language. 2)Divide into groups of 2-3. Go to your assigned station. 3)Take 5 minutes at each station, read the passage with your group, and record one example of figurative language from the passage (explain it). 1)Take the WS on figurative language. 2)Divide into groups of 2-3. Go to your assigned station. 3)Take 5 minutes at each station, read the passage with your group, and record one example of figurative language from the passage (explain it).

10. Take the handouts from yesterday 1)Go back to the station you were at yesterday. 2)Two more “rotations” to complete the WS. 3)Return to your seats. 4)Share out what you found.

11. TURN TO PAGE 166 in “Collections” 1)Read together the passage, lines 111-121. 2)Read silently lines 122-135. 3)Our goal – what is the central idea of the passage? (hint: we have to infer ideas from our observations).

12. EXIT TICKET Write a two-three sentence response to the following question: Using a specific quote, idea, or phrase from Ackerman’s essay, what do you think best represents her central idea on love?