Sixth Grade A/C Reading
Monday, Nov. 14
How can I write figuratively about my character
- R.A.T.
- I Am Poem on a character from the story
- HW: R.A.T.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
How do I show what I know?
- R.A.T.
- Benchmark assessment (i-respond)
- Read chapter 10 using Bingo/Clue
- HW: R.A.T.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
How has the author used foreshadowing?
- R.A.T.
- Predicting- word splash
- Rd. chapter 11 (de Bono’s thinking hats)
- HW: R.A.T.
Thursday, Nov. 17
How has the tone changed?
- R.A.T.
- Read chapter 12 and 13
- HW: R.A.T.
Friday, Nov. 18
How has the tone changed?
- R.A.T.
- Online quiz (essay or multiple choice)
- Read chapter 14- stick figure graphic organizer
- HW: R.A.T.
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Seventh Grade A/C Reading
Monday, Nov. 14
How do I show I know?
- R.A.T., turn in journals
- Benchmark test
- Anchor books
- HW: R.A.T.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday, Nov. 16
What conditions did industrial workers have to face in the early 20th century?
- R.A.T.
- Anchor book
- Investigate of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
- HW: R.A.T.
Thursday, Nov. 17
How can I summarize?
- R.A.T.
- Anchor book
- Summary mini-lesson, text summary
- CW/HW: Write your theory, R.A.T.
Friday, Nov. 18
How can I become a good investigator?
- R.A.T.
- Investigate primary sources
- HW: R.A.T.
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Sixth Grade A.H. Connections
Monday, Nov. 14
How can I look at things in another way?
- Finish reading “The Monkey’s Paw- chunking the story into sections. Discuss the characteristics of the monkey; something interesting about the monkey; how was the monkey flexible
- Answer a 3-2-1- (3 things that happened to the monkey, 2 connections to real life, 1 question or comment)
Tuesday, Nov. 15
How can I look at things in another way?
- Discuss the quote, “You cannot dig a hole in a different place by digging the same hole deeper.”
- Examine deBono’s lateral thinking and complete lateral thinking puzzles. Design a quadrant card.
- Students complete a synectics prompt to show understanding of flexible thinking.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
How can I look at things in another way?
- Use reciprocal teaching and chunking to read a story and examine how it demonstrates flexibility.
Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18
How can I try things in a different way?
- Using an online story starter, students will write two stories, but each story will have a different ending.
- Students will read aloud their story and explain both endings (falling action/resolution)
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Eighth Grade A.H. Connections
Monday, Nov. 14
How can poetry be reimagined through photo story?
- Students will research a Georgia poet
Tuesday, Nov. 15
How can poetry be reimagined through photo story?
- Students will interpret a poem that was written by the author researched on Monday and will write a 6-word summary of the poem.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
How can poetry be reimagined through photo story?
- Students will plan their video and locate all the elements needed.
Thursday, Nov. 17
What is a leader?
- Students will read and discuss the elements of positive and negative leadership. They will reflect on the characteristics they have that allow them to lead.
Friday, Nov. 18
How can poetry be reimagined through photo story?
- Students will compile their information to their video.
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