Literature Circle #2

Today I will: 

• Compare and draw conclusions about Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group
• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a reflection blog post and then comment on my group member's posts.

Please Take out: 
-Novel
-HW: Setting

Today's Agenda:
1. 15 minutes silent reading
2. Complete your second Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Blog Post
3. Literature Circle Discussion
4. Begin Conflict homework

Homework:

-Read lit circle book and work on Conflict Worksheet -due Friday

-Finish 2nd Literature Circle Blog Post by tomorrow (if you didn't finish in class)

Literature Circle #2

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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of your Lit Circle book. 
• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).

Please Take out: 

-Paraphrase worksheet

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-HW: Characterization Wksht.

Today's Agenda:

-Paraphrasing part deux
-Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict
-Finish Watching To Kill A Mockingbird

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

"The Help"

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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of your Lit Circle book. 
• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).

Please Take out: 

Nothing

Today's Agenda:

-Watch the film "The Help" or work on homework

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

Literature Circle #2

Conflict!
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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of your Lit Circle book. 
• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).

Please Take out: 

-Paraphrase worksheet

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-HW: Characterization Wksht.

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: Commenting (go to Google Classroom)

-Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

Timed Writing Prep

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Today I will: 

• Go over timed writing scoring rubric and calibrate with class sets of essays
• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil
-A piece of paper

-Lit Circle Book

Today's Agenda:

-Work on ES Collector

-Vlog Presentations (they should be posted on your blog with a written introduction)

Homework: 

-Finish reading your lit. circle novel by Friday, 4/15

Literature Circle #2

Conflict!
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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of your Lit Circle book. 
• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).

Please Take out: 

-Paraphrase worksheet

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-HW: Characterization Wksht.

Today's Agenda:

-Bellwork: Paraphrase Practice - 

Turn to the second example on   the paraphrase worksheet and   turn the ES into a Paraphrased ES

-Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

Conflict & "Becoming American"

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Today I will:

• Compare three different sources related to one article and draw conclusions about the article based on whole class discussion

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Read and discuss "Becoming American" (Empower 3000): Directions

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/23 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Conflict Worksheet - due Friday, 10/23

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork as a blog post

Literature Circles: Conflict

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Today I will:

• Compare and draw conclusions about Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group
• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a reflection blog post and then comment on my group member's posts.

Take out:

A chromebook
A writing utensil
HW: Characterization

Agenda:

1. Lit Circle #2: The directions on this powerpoint lead you through a series of lit circle steps. Remember, each lit. circle meeting day is worth 40 points (20 points-HW; 10 point blog; 10 points-discussion participation.)
2. Read and work on homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/23 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Conflict Worksheet - due Friday, 10/23

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork on a piece of paper