1. Monday August 29, 2011 Starter:
On a blank sheet of notebook paper, draw a circle map
In the center of the circle map, write the letters ELA
(English Language Arts)
In the space between the 2 circles, list at least 15 things that come to mind when you think of English Language Arts
When you are finished, silently review your Guidebook of Guidelines and Procedures for Language Arts

2. Monday 8.29.11 Review Classroom Procedures Share starter responses
Entering
Silent Signals
Restroom Passes
Dismissal
Guidelines/Consequences
Group work/Getting attention/Noise Level
Share starter responses

4. Monday 8.29.11 Teach NEW Procedure Heading journal pages
Journal  Explain at least 2 ways in which YOU honor and respect your elders
Share a few responses
Vocabulary pages

6. Monday
Read pages 2 – 3 and add words to vocabulary wall and vocabulary pages
Plot
Conflict
Complications
Climax
Resolution
Subplot
Parallel Episode

7. PLOT
The sequence of all the related events that tell us what happens in a story

8. Conflict The “hook” of a plot A problem faced by the character
A struggle between 2 opposing forces
A major decision

9. Complications
Other smaller problems that arise in the middle to make the conflict worse

10. Climax
The most exciting part!
When the outcome is DECIDED!

11. Resolution The end of the story When all the loose ends are tied up
We know what happens to the characters

12. Subplots Extra plots that are part of the story
Not as important as the main plot

13. Parallel Episodes
When an event in the plot repeats
Usually has a minor change from one to the other

15. Retelling Tips for a good retelling State the title and author
Identify the main character
Describe the setting
Relate the main events
Use time-order words like first, next and finally
Keep events in the right order
Explain how the story ends

16. Prediction A guess that you make that could be based on:
What you have already read
The clues that you think the author has left you
Your experiences with other books/movies

17. Author Profile About the Author
List 10 facts that you learn about the author while reading the selection

18. Homework: Due Tuesday 8/30/2011
Complete the second pencil diagram by applying the plot of a story you already know
Fairy tale
Movie
Book
TV show
Graphic novel