1. Week 1 Day 1
Reading Bellwork
Pull out a book and read.

2. Learning Target Make a prediction based on the introduction of a book
Draw a plot diagram using the parts of plot

3. I.J. 25 Jot down a definition for each of the following parts of plot:
Basic situation –
Rising action –
Climax –
The beginning of a story where the characters and setting are introduced, as well as a general idea of what the story is about.
A series of events that occur which lead up to the climax
The most suspenseful moment of a story, or the part where you want to know what happens next.

4. In Your Notebook
Jot down a definition for each of the following parts of plot:
Falling action –
Resolution –
A few short events that follow the climax.
The end of a story where all of the loose ends are tied up

5. Basic Situation
Climax
Resolution

6. Introduction
Make predictions about the book, “The City of Ember,” as you listen to the introduction.

7. Predictions Plot Diagram
Fold a piece of large construction paper in half. Label the left side, “Prediction.” Draw a plot diagram with predictions of what might happen in the book based on the introduction. Be sure to pay attention to the proper parts of plot as you fill out your diagram.

8. Week 1 Day 2
Reading Bellwork
Picture yourself at either the zoo or the mall. Describe the SETTING of where exactly you are. Use as much detail as possible. Answer in at least a paragraph in your notebook.
(I.J. 26)

9. Learning Target
I can describe elements of a setting and how they contribute to the overall plot.

10. Take notes in your Notebook… I.J. 26
Elements of Setting:
Where:
describe using the five senses if possible
picture yourself in the place
use specific details (not just green grass, but was the grass freshly cut or overgrown?)
When:
Doesn’t have to be a specific date and time (April 30th, 9:45 am)
day, season, time in history, general time of day, month, or year. (fall, morning, early 1800s, future, past)

11. Take notes in your Notebook… I.J. 26
After we watch the clip, describe in detail the setting. Take into consideration all of the elements and details we just discussed.

12. Chapter 1
Read chapter 1 with the table around you. Take turns reading pages and read so everyone can hear and understand.
Be thinking about the setting of Ember as you read.
What you don’t finish will be homework.

13. Week 1 Day 3
Reading Bellwork I.J. 27
Write one paragraph describing the setting so far in the book, “The City of Ember.” What is it like during the daytime? Over night? Why do you think the city is this way? How do you think this might play a role in the book?

14. Learning Target Create a model to show the setting of a book
Cite evidence from a book to describe its setting

15. Read chapter 2 in groups for 15 minutes
Read chapter 2 in groups for 15 minutes. Any pages remaining in chapter 2 will be read for homework.

16. Setting Popup
Find three statements in the book that describe the setting. On a half sheet of paper, write these in quotes. Give a page number for each quote. This paper will be glued to the back of your popup.
Using this information and other information from the book, create a popup which creatively and accurately portrays the setting of the book. Listen for instructions for creating your popup.

17. Week 1 Day 4
Reading Bellwork I.J. 28
Write a one-paragraph summary of what has happened so far in the book.

18. Learning Target Create a model to show the setting of a book
Cite evidence from a book to describe its setting

19. Setting Popup
Continue working on your popup. At the end of class we will spend time reading quietly. At this time, any work remaining on your popup will be homework.
Find three statements in the book that describe the setting. On a half sheet of paper, write these in quotes. Give a page number for each quote. This paper will be glued to the back of your popup.
Using this information and other information from the book, create a popup which creatively and accurately portrays the setting of the book.

20. Begin reading chapter 3 of the book
Begin reading chapter 3 of the book. Any pages left in chapter 3 at the end of class will be homework.

21. Week 1 Day 5
Reading Bellwork
Pull out a book and read.

22. Learning Target Describe the setting of a book using a popup model
Answer questions based on what has been read so far in the book, “The City of Ember”

23. Presentations
You will be presenting your setting popup. Please describe your setting, why you chose to portray it the way you did, and the quotes you found in the book.

24. QUIZ!!!
Please clear your desk of everything except a book and a pen or pencil. When you are done with your quiz, please read silently. Your homework is to read chapters 4 and 5.