1. RELA Agendas
October 21-25, 2013

2. Monday, October 21, 2013- Pre-AP
I can… write an original short story using the elements of the Hero’s Journey.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Step Two: Story Groups- Groups sit in order of the HJ.
Assign parts: 1 per step of the Hero’s Journey
Drafting: Groups to work on their parts for at least min. in order to develop the plot and their part of the journey.
HOTS: Why is revision a critical step in the writing process?

3. Monday, October 21, OL
I can… explain situational irony in a short story
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Paired Reading with “Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
Assign reading teams
Reading: Students will take turns reading aloud one page at a time, then stop & discuss each page:
What characters are featured on this page?
What did you learn about these characters?
What is the conflict on this page?
How are the characters dealing with this conflict?
HOTS: What is situational irony?

4. Tuesday, October 22, 2013- Pre-AP
I can… write an original short story using the elements of the Hero’s Journey.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Step Three: Class Story: Sit in a circle, in order of the HJ
Assign a typist: Type as we go.
Drafting: Class works together to assemble the parts of the story. Revise as we go to improve coherency & flow.
HOTS: Why is revision a critical step in the writing process?

5. Tuesday, October 22, OL
I can… explain point of view in a short story.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Paired Reading with “Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
Assign reading teams
Reading: Students will take turns reading aloud one page at a time, then stop & discuss each page:
What characters are featured on this page?
What did you learn about these characters?
What is the conflict on this page?
How are the characters dealing with this conflict?
HOTS: What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient points of view?

6. Wednesday, October 23, 2013- Pre-AP
I can… write an original short story using the elements of the Hero’s Journey.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Step Three: Class Story: Sit in a circle, in order of the HJ
Assign a typist: Type as we go.
Drafting: Class works together to assemble the parts of the story. Revise as we go to improve coherency & flow.
HOTS: Why is revision a critical step in the writing process?

7. Wednesday, October 23, OL
I can… explain point of view in a short story.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Paired Reading with “Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
Assign reading teams
Reading: Students will take turns reading aloud one page at a time, then stop & discuss each page:
What characters are featured on this page?
What did you learn about these characters?
What is the conflict on this page?
How are the characters dealing with this conflict?
HOTS: What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient points of view?

8. Thursday, October 24, 2013- Pre-AP
I can…. explain point of view in a novel.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Novel Study- Divergent by Virginia Roth
Prezi Introduction:
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HOTS: What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient points of view?

9. D E A R

10. Thursday, October 24, OL
I can… explain point of view in a short story.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz Friday! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Paired Reading with “Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
Assign reading teams
Reading: Students will work with a partner to answer the discussion questions.
HOTS: What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient points of view?

11. Friday, October 25, 2013- Pre-AP
I can…. explain point of view in a novel.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz TODAY! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Novel Study- Divergent by Virginia Roth
Prezi Introduction:
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Read & annotate: chapter 1 (handout: annotation book mark)
HOTS: What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient points of view?

12. Friday, October 25, OL
I can… explain point of view in a short story.
Do Now: KNOWSYS #6- Quiz TODAY! /Dream Presentations
Gradual Release: Paired Reading with “Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry
Assign reading teams
Reading: Students will work with a partner to answer the discussion questions.
HOTS: What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient points of view?