Week #9
Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas
Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?
Warm-Up:
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Read a letter from the teacher and use a checklist to revise your writing from Wednesday.
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W.7.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
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Mini-Lesson:
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How do dialogue and events impact a story? How do they help a dynamic character change?
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RL.7.3
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
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Class Work:
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The Outsiders -or- The Giver
* Reading assigned Chapters
* Work on chapter questions
* Work on Graphic Organizer
* Individual conferences with Ms. Brownell
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Debrief:
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Homework:
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Make sure that you are keeping up with the novel, questions, and graphic organizer.
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Notes:
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Chapters this week:
* Outsiders: Chapters 7-9
* Giver: Chapters 12-17
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