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12/7 - 12/11
Monday, 12/7 Lesson
#6:
Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning
of literal and figurative
language (metaphors and
similes) in text. (RL.5.4)
Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning
of literal and figurative
language (metaphors and
similes) in text. (RL.5.4)
Focus Question:
What is the Main Idea of
Those Shoes?
Focus Question:
How are Dirk and Those
Shoes alike? Different?
Key Points:
Key Points:
WHAT
Mini Lesson: Restating the
question in your response.
WHAT
1.Narrators are similar:
Dirk - But I had other
needs (278)
Wednesday, 12/9
Lesson #8:
Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning
of literal and figurative
language (metaphors and
similes) in text. (RL.5.4)
I can use quotes to explain
the meaning of literary texts.
(RL.5.1)
I can determine a theme
based on details in the text.
(RL.5.2)
I can use quotes to support
my inferences in literary texts.
(RL.5.1)
Focus Question:
How can friends help us?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/
04/21/health/21well.html?_r=0
WHAT
1.People with a large circle of
friends were 22 percent less
likely to die during the study
period than those with fewer
friends
Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning
of literal and figurative
language (metaphors and
similes) in text. (RL.5.4)
Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning
of literal and figurative
language (metaphors and
similes) in text. (RL.5.4)
Focus Question:
Focus Question:
Key Points:
Key Points:
WHAT
1.Use organizer from previous
two days to outline and write
paragraph on Dirk the
Protector and Those Shoes
WHAT
Page 29 bury
Page 27 rattling
HOW
-T-Chart: Needs vs Wants
-Look at past trends. What
do you think is trendy now that
may not be in the future?
-Discuss characterization of
Jeremy/narrator
-Create groups (based on
DRA scores) to answer
comprehension questions
2.Harvard researchers
reported that strong social ties
could promote brain health as
we age
3. In general, the role of
friendship in our lives isnt
terribly well appreciated, said
Rebecca G. Adams
HOW
Writing Journal
Work Time: write outline on
Dirk and Those Shoes
Class Reading: Eleven (pre,
during, and after reading
strategies)
Dependent questions
Page 28 raggedy
Page 29 alley
Page 29 clownsweater
2. Characterization trait
list
3. Rachel - sensitive,
inarticulate, respectful.
Use evidence from the
text.
HOW
Notebook Quiz: to ensure
students are following the
notebook organization
established on day one of the
short story unit
Rachel organizer
Modifications to Original
Plan:
N/A
Modifications to Original
Plan:
N/A
Modifications to Original
Plan:
N/A
Modifications to Original
Plan:
N/A
Modifications to Original
Plan:
N/A
Questions/organizer to help
students prepare for writing
Demonstration of Learning
(e.g., Exit Ticket):
Demonstration of Learning
(e.g., Exit Ticket):
Demonstration of Learning
(e.g., Exit Ticket):
Demonstration of Learning
(e.g., Exit Ticket):
Demonstration of Learning
(e.g., Exit Ticket):
Remembering:
Why wont Grandma let
Jeremy get those shoes?
Understanding:
Look at the sentence: He
brings out a box of shoes and
other stuff he has for kids who
need things. What does that
mean?
Applying:
You can infer that Jeremys
Grandma really loves him.
What text clues support this
inference?:
Evaluating:
What are your thoughts about
Antonios behavior? Can you
formulate a theory about why
Chunked text
Exemplar Student
Response to DOL:
Remembering:
Why wont Grandma let
Jeremy get those shoes?
Grandma wont let Jeremy
get those shoes because
they are too expensive, and
what he really needs are
winter boots. I know this
because the text says, ...
Exemplar Student
Response to DOL:
Understanding:
Look at the sentence: He
brings out a box of shoes and
other stuff he has for kids who
need things. What does that
mean?
The items that Mr. Alfrey
brings are for needy
students. I know this
because the text says, ...
Applying:
You can infer that Jeremys
Grandma really loves him.
What text clues support this
inference?:
I infer that Jeremys
grandma really loves him. I
infer this because the text
says, Grandma gives
[Jeremy] a hug when the
shoes do not actually fit.
Also, the text says, Lets
check out those shoes
youre wanting so much. I
got a little bit of money set
aside. Might be enough-you
Exemplar Student
Response to DOL:
What is the main idea of the
article we read in class? Use
complete sentences, and
support your claim using
evidence from the article.
The main idea of the article
What are friends for is
that having friends help us
live longer lives. I know this
because the text says,
People with a large circle
of friends were 22 percent
less likely to die.
Exemplar Student
Response to DOL:
Exemplar Student
Response to DOL:
Evaluating:
What are your thoughts about
Antonios behavior? Can you
formulate a theory about why
Antonio does not laugh at
Jeremys shoes?
Antonio does not laugh at
Jeremys shoes because he
is in the same situation as
him. He has shoes that are
torn, and I infer that he
cannot afford a new pair. I
know this because the text
says, ...
How are you implementing feedback you have received through coaching this week?