Literature Circle #3

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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
• Determine a theme or central idea of a text and cite evidence to show how the theme is evident in the text.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:
THIS AGENDA POSTPONED TO TUESDAY
1. Lit Circle #3
2. Complete your third Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Blog Post

3. Literature Circle Discussion

4. Begin Theme homework

Homework:
-Read lit circle book and work on Theme Worksheet - due Tuesday

Vlogging

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.
• View each other's vlogs and comment on them.

Please Take out: 

-a Chromebook

-your literature circle novel

Today's Agenda:

-View Vlogs and comment
-Theme worksheet

Homework: 

-Finish reading your novel by tomorrow & complete Theme worksheet

Vlogs and Literature Circle #4

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.
• Apply your understanding of your reading to various selected themes making connections between events in your books and themes.

Please Take out: 

-a Chromebook

-your literature circle novel
HW: Theme

Today's Agenda:

1st and 2nd Block: 

-post your Vlogs

4th Block: 

-Lit Circle #4

Homework: 

-Finish reading your Literature Circle Novel and be prepared to write a review of the entire novel on Tuesday.

-Enjoy your weekend!

Vlogs and Theme

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate breadth of knowledge regarding your Lit circle novel by producing a group video blog.
• Apply your understanding of your reading to various selected themes making connections between events in your books and themes.

Please Take out: 

1st and 2nd Block: 

-a Chromebook

4th Block: 

-a pen or pencil

-your literature circle novel

Today's Agenda:

1st and 2nd Block: 

-work on your Vlogs (they are due tomorrow)

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content/uploads/2010/11/vlog.jpg

4th Block: 

-Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Theme

-Read

-Work on theme homework

Homework: 

Block 1 & 2 HW:

-Read the pages your group agreed on for
Lit Circle #4

-Complete vlog by tomorrow

Block 4 HW:

-Read the pages your group agreed on for
Lit Circle #4

-Complete Theme Worksheet by Friday

Literature Circle #3

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Today I will: 

• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).
• Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in my lit circle book.  Apply my understanding of my reading to various selected themes making connections between events in my books and themes.
• Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing. Modify ES’s from conflict worksheet into paraphrases.

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-Paraphrase Practice
-HW: Conflict Worksheet

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: Paraphrase Practice

-Blocks 1 & 2 Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Vlog
-Vlogs: See Google Classroom for Directions.
-Here are some sample Vlogs
-Block 4 Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Theme

Homework: 

Block 1 & 2 HW:

-Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #4

-Complete Vlog Assignment on Google Classroom by Thursday

-Complete blog by Friday

Block 4 HW:

-Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #4

-Complete Theme worksheet by Friday

Literature Circle #3 and Vlogging

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Today I will: 

• Share and write responses to level 2 and 3 discussion questions (Costa's levels of thinking).
• Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in my lit circle book.  Apply my understanding of my reading to various selected themes making connections between events in my books and themes.
• Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing. Modify ES’s from conflict worksheet into paraphrases.

Please Take out: 

-A pen or a pencil

-A Chromebook
-Lit Circle Book
-HW: Conflict Worksheet

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: Paraphrase Practice

-Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Conflict
-Vlogs: See Google Classroom for Directions.
-Here are some sample Vlogs

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Literature Circles: Themes

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

Agenda:

1. Lit Circle #4: 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 Tuesday, 10/27 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Theme Worksheet - due Friday, 10/27

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your reflection blog post