1. How can we help others whom are homeless?
NO PLACE TO CALL HOME
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How can we help others whom are homeless?
CITING TEXT EVIDENCE
CENTRAL IDEA
STANDARD: RI1.1 AND RI1.2

2. WORD SPLASH Monday Do Now
Directions: Write any words, or draw a picture, that describes what you think about when you read this statement:
“Refuge”

3. Tuesday Do Now Read the sentence below.
“It was dangerous to flee, but even more dangerous to stay in my village”.
How is the word dangerous used in the context of this sentence?
(You may draw a picture or write three sentences to explain your answer).

4. Wednesday’s Do Now
“Jolie said that she was saddened to meet people who were born in Ban Mai Nai Soi. “
How many different forms of the word “sad” can you write? (example: sadly)

5. Thursday’s-Do Now
Create an acronym using the word “refuge” ? One example is listed below:
R eal people have feelings.
E veryone deserves a home.
F riends can help friends feel safe.
U nderstanding different cultures is culture awareness.
G ood deeds include being kind.
E ach person is an individual.

6. Friday’s Do Now “Write three to four sentences that retell the central
idea of this week’s article.”
You may also draw a picture to retell the central idea of the article.

7. How can we cite text evidence to support what the text says?
Essential Question
How can we cite text evidence to support what the text says?

8. Activator: Purpose for Reading
This week we will identify key details that support the text we read.

9. How do I locate the key details?
Key details in the text support the central idea of what the text is telling us.
We will work together, and individually to identify key details in this week’s article, “No Place to Call Home”.

10. How can we locate key details?
We can locate key details that support the central idea by identifying the smaller pieces of information in the text that support the central idea.

11. Make a Prediction What do you predict will happen to homeless people if they are unable to find a safe place to live?

12. Building Background “No Place To Call Home”

13. VOCABULARY WORDS TO KNOW
Minority
Ethnic
Authority
Confined

14. VOCABULARY WORDS TO KNOW
Minority-
the smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole number.

15. VOCABULARY Authority-
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

16. VOCABULARY
Ethnic-
of or relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition

17. Vocabulary
Confined-
to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict:

18. Vocabulary Practice Directions: You will work with your shoulder partner to complete the vocabulary graphic organizer I gave you. Think about what we have discussed and record your ideas about each word in the “before reading column”. Once you complete this column, put your pencils down and wait for further directions. You will be following the expectations for “small group” under the CHAMPS poster.

19. NEXT STEPS
Group 1
1. Read only the 1st page of the article we are working on this week.
2. Answer the poll question
3. Identify and highlight key details in
the article.
Group 2- teacher led with target skills and differentiated
1. Work with your teacher to identify the central idea and
locate key details that support the central idea. (LAFS.6.RI..1.1 AND LAFS 6.RI.1.2)
How you were able to determine this? (accommodations: chunking smaller pieces of information, work in small group and extra time allowed to master L.E.Q. allow multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery (verbal, written including teacher observation)
Group 3- Independent work
After you read the article, complete the graphic organizer you have been given. (Central Idea Worksheet LAFS6RI.1.1)

20. Monday’s Exit Ticket: CIVICS CONNECTION
List one way you can help a homeless individual in our community.

21. Tuesday’s Exit Ticket
Use one of this week’s vocabulary words in the context of a sentence.

22. Wednesday’s Exit Ticket CIVICS CONNECTION
How can we work with organizations such as Goodwill, to help homeless families?

23. Thursday’s Exit Ticket
Write one sentence that describes how it may feel for a homeless individual to be without shelter or necessary food and clothing?

24. Friday’s Exit Ticket CIVICS CONNECTION
Explain how the article, “No Place to Call Home”, relates to situations you have experienced in the real world.