1. Evoultion Book Clubs

2. Of Beetles and Angels (The Camp & Coming to America)
Why didn’t they have pets?
Why wasn’t Mawi mad at Ahferom for stealing the chicken years later?
What challenges do Mawi and his siblings face at the refugee camp?
Why do you think people in the camps have such unrealistic expectations about life in America?
What members of the family have you been introduced to so far? What do you know about each member? Is there anything surprising about their ages?
Of Beetles and Angels (The Camp & Coming to America)

3. Our America (Chapters 1-4)
Chapter 1: List at least 3 pieces of evidence that demonstrate how close of friends Lloyd and LeAlan are?
Chapter 2: What effect does living in the ghetto have on kids?
Chapter 3: David Duke is remember for being a white supremacist – that means he thinks white people are better than all other people. Why do you think Stevie (who is black) pretends to talk like David Duke?
Chapter 4: Why do you think Lloyd and LeAlan keep talking about death?
Our America (Chapters 1-4)

4. Our America (Chapters 1-4)
Problems Mentioned in the Text
Implications of Those Problems
(Problems caused by those problems)
Example: Kids are playing in shopping carts.
Some kids probably get hurt doing this because shopping carts are not meant to be played with.
Our America (Chapters 1-4)

5. What was the dark liquid on the ground
What was the dark liquid on the ground? What can we infer happened to Anita’s father?
What items do the Nazis take? What do all of the items have in common?
How are Anita’s parents are the nanny (Niania) different?
Why did they go to Lapanow?
How are things changing in Krakow?
What members of the family have you been introduced to so far? What do you know about each member? countries/which-countries-did-the-nazi-occupy/#.VTQh79JVhBc
No Pretty Pictures

6. Dear America (April 15- April 17)
What members of the family have you been introduced to so far? What do you know about each member?
How would you describe the main character so far? Use one quote to support your answer.
What big challenge do you think/know your character is faced with?
What is happening in the world at the time your character is writing so far?
What information have you gotten about where the main character lives?
Dear America (April 15- April 17)

7. Book Club Meeting 2 : April 22nd
How well do you know the main character so far?
Use the character description links and select 3 words to describe the main character.
Be creative with the words you select.
Search for a quote from the text that supports each word.
Example: Hillari Kimble
Domineering - someone who is domineering tries to control other people without considering their feelings or ideas
“Her eyes narrowed. She jabbed her finger in Stargirl’s face. “Don’t try singing to me. I’m warning you.” (page 37)
Book Club Meeting 2 : April 22nd

8. Your name
Character’s name 1. 2. 3.
(List the 3 character traits you picked to describe the character. You do NOT have to write the sentence.)

9. Moving Through Blooms Taxonomy
We question in order to understand.
Moving Through Blooms Taxonomy

11. Your turn to be the teacher See if your students understand the main ideas in the novel. *You can only ask 3 questions!!

12. Question: How would you recognize Stargirl if you saw her in a crowd?
Create and answer at least 3 knowledge questions using the question stems.
EXAMPLE
Question: How would you recognize Stargirl if you saw her in a crowd?
Answer: From far away you would recognize Stargirl by her long dress and sunflower bag. You might even see the ukulele strung over her shoulder. Once you got closer you can be sure it is her if she is not wearing make-up and has huge eyes like a deer caught in the headlights.
In Class Assignment

13. Begin with a discussion
Talk about the recent events in your novel.
Decide what the most important information is.
Create three knowledge questions and ANSWER them.
(Think of it as creating a quiz for someone else reading that book.)
Begin with a discussion

14. Remembering- Knowledge Recall or recognize information, and ideas
How does the author define_______________?
Based on the text, how would you recognize_________________?
Describe what happens when _________________?
How is (are) ________________?
Where is (are) ________________?
Which one ________________?
Who was _________________?
Why did _______________?
What is (are) __________________?
When did __________________?
How would you outline __________________?
List the __________________ in order.
How many_________________________?
Remembering- Knowledge Recall or recognize information, and ideas

15. You Will be creating your own blooms taxonomy layout

16. Note Catcher due MONDAY!
Use quizlet to study for your vocabulary quiz
Homework

17. Writing “Understanding“ Test questions

18. Understanding questions
Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas.
Understanding questions

19. Have your students….
Classify
• Interpret
• Compare
• Outline
• Contrast
• Relate
• Demonstrate
• Rephrase
• Explain
• Show
• Extend
• Summarize
• Illustrate
• Translate
• Infer

20. Example Understanding Stems
How would you classify …?
What is meant …?
How would you compare …?
What can you say about …?
How would you contrast …?
Which is the best answer …?
State in your own words …?
How would you summarize …?
Rephrase the meaning …?
What facts or ideas show …?
What is the main idea of …?
Which statements support …?
Explain what is happening …?
Example Understanding Stems
Write 4 UNDERSTANDING question from the most recent chapters.
Answer the questions!

21. Finish 4 tests questions and answers. Note- Catcher
I Have a Dream Speech Vocab Quiz tomorrow!
Study on quizlet
Homework

22. Writing “Applying“ Test questions

23. Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.
APPLYING

24. “How would the information about daily life in Salva’s village be useful if you had a refugee student in your class?”
Example Questions: Applying Yellow – what you already know from the book Green – using what you know in a NEW situation

25. APPLYING Do you know another instance where...?
Could _______ have happened in...?
Can you group by characteristics such as...?
What factors would you change if...?
Can you apply the method used to some experience of your own...?
What questions would you ask of...?
From the information given in ______________, can you develop a set of instructions about...?
Would ____________ information be useful if you had a ...?

27. Analyzing How is ___________ related to _________________?
What is the theme of____________________________?
What inferences can you make about________________________?
What evidence supports the idea that ________________________?
What is the relationship between_________________ and ____________________?
What are the pros and cons of_____________________________?
If __________ happened, how would the ending have changed?
Analyzing

28. Paragraph 1: Explain the part(s) that you felt were the most interesting.
Paragraph 2: Offer suggestions on how you would have changed the story or tell it differently.
Paragraph 3: Explain how the speeches we have been reading in class connect to the novel. HINT: evolution
Letter to the author