1. Warm-Up: Take a ¼ sheet of paper.
Open your computer and begin logging on. Log on to iLit.
Copy the following words on your paper. Use the rules for breaking words apart to determine how to say the words:
E E R I E
A C C U S A T I O N S
Once you are logged on, go to:
Interactive Reading- YOU MUST COMPLETE INTERACTIVE READING TODAY. If finished with Interactive Reading, please read independently.

2. Summary Statement: We should ask our parents and grandparents about our ancestors to learn more about them.

3. Summary Statements: (Title of Interactive Reading Article)
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Ancestors are the members of our family who came before us.
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We should ask our parents and grandparents about our ancestors to learn more about them.
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Use the summary statements to write your summary. Literally, type the summary statements into a paragraph.

6. Agenda
Time
(min.’s)
Unit: Belonging
Essential Question: Where do I fit in? 10
Interactive Reading (Must complete today!) 5
Vocabulary (Eerie, Accusations) 15
Read Aloud Nicholas Townshed, Pd 6, Room 236 (Comparing and Contrasting characters, setting and ideas in poetry)
Classroom Conversation
Whole Group (Compare and Contrast) 35
Work Time (2.6 Comparing Image and Theme and Reading Check 2.5)
Wrap-Up

7. 2.1
Suspense: excitement about an upcoming event, especially in a book, movie or play
When the arch enemy of the Masked Hornet (something he does), the audience was filled with suspense.
Intense: to a strong degree or extent; deeply felt
The moment that Batman told Superman, (something he says), was very intense.
2.2
Hassles: arguments, fights, trouble, or disagreements
Mighty Mouse had many hassles when he tried to carry a ______________ through the airport.
Gaze: A fixed, steady look
When the princess tried to gaze at (the) ________ she lost her vision.
2.3
Gnaw: To bite off or chew on
Mighty Mouse had to gnaw on the _________ to escape from the giant tarantula.
Defiance: Refusal to obey
The tarantula was frightened by Mighty Mouse’s defiance, so he _______________.
2.4
Gasps: Breaths that are drawn in, usually from pain or surprise
Aquaman fought for gasps of air as he ______________.
Glimpse: A quick look at something
All the sheriff needed was one glimpse of _________ to know that _______________.
2.6
Eerie: Mysterious, strange, or creepy; Causing fear or uneasiness
The eerie looking clown balloon made its way down the street and then ______________.
Accusations: Claims that someone has done something wrong
There were many false accusations that the clown had _____________________.

8. Eerie: Mysterious, strange, or creepy; Causing fear
or uneasiness
The eerie looking clown balloon made its way
down the street and then ______________.
Accusations: Claims that someone has done something wrong
There were many false accusations that the clown had _____________________.

13. Chapter 5 Review Questions
1. How are Emilce Montoya and the poet in the video, Roger Bonair-Agard, alike?
2. How had Trino’s opinion about poetry changed by the end of the chapter?

14. “Robert Townshed, Pd 6, Room 236” Poem
First Reading:
3. What is the conflict in the poem?
4. Who is the speaker in the poem?
5. Why does the speaker use images of war to tell about his parents’ divorce?

15. Second Reading:
6. After his parents are divorced, what connection does the poet make about his new life at home?
7. How are the words eerie and accusations used in the poem?

17. Work Time:
Students will be working independently on the following:
(Students who need to finish Benchmark test must finish it now.)
1) 2.6 Comparing Image and Theme (If you have not finished these, complete: Reading Check 2.5, Interactive Reading, any iPractices)
2) Work on the Interactive Reader assignment sent to them (in Assignments).
3) Go to the Library. Click My Level. Choose a book to begin reading.

18. Work Time:
Students will be working in small groups with Mr. Kern:
Silent Reading Comprehension Strategies

19. Wrap Up
How is Trino possibly changing?