1. Welcome to ms. T.a. Terga’s class
Rules
Cooperative learning
Follow directions
Enter quietly
Raise your hand to speak
Stay on task
Do your homework
Be prepared for class
Be polite to others
Try your best
Reach your team’s goals- gain points
Distribute and collect materials and work
Clean up after yourselves/as a group

2. Language arts supplies
Exclusively for LA
For school/shared with other classes
Composition notebook
Pocket folder
Register with Ruben Dario
Provide me with your and your parent’s .
Sicssors
Stapler
Crayons
Pencils
Markers
Tissue
Pens
Sanitizer
Highlighter
Zip bag
Eraser
Lined paper

3. I will learn to: Analyze and explain literary elements in a selection
Work cooperatively
Read 20 minutes (re-read/read) same selection.
Find evidence of character analysis.
What does the character look like, sound like?
What does he/she say and do?
Head my paper
Stay on task
Distribute and collect materials
Work independently in learning centers
Clean up after myself
Be ready to exit.

4. I will learn to Identify similes and metaphors in a selection:
Work in centers
Read 20 minutes
Find comparisons that use similes
Find comparisons that use metaphor
Write the evidence down on paper
Turn in
1. work on profile
Spelling – scramble word
Grammar link- verbs
iRead
Research the author of your book

5. In guided reading I will learn to
Analyze poetry – identify two kinds of poetry.
Create/follow a pattern in a poem.
Couplets
Free verse
Write your own couplet-
Write a free verse poem that follows a pattern.

6. I will learn to praphrase
Research the author of the novel you are reading in class.
Write a paragraph paraphrasing (putting into your own words) the information you gathered about the author. Share.

7. I will learn to follow the dramatic curve of fictional text.
Read 20 minutes
Identify the conflict in the selection.
Explain what happened.
What did the characters do to solve the problem?
What could be done to solve the problem?

8. I will learn to follow the dramatic curve of a fictional text.
Research the plot of your novel.
Create a one page summary of
Beginning
Middle
End
What is the climax?
What is the resolution?
How did the protagonist change from beginning to end?

9. I will learn to discuss the selection with my peers
Focus on a question at a time.
Listen to every person in the group.
No put downs.
Jot down ideas.
Find eveidence.
Decide on an answer.
Try another question.

10. I will learn to analyze literature - homework
Online, find your novels summary –
Summarize the climax and the resolution.
Paraphrase.
One paragraph.