MONDAY 2-27-23 B-Day: WebQuest Test and Quill.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS Sh
DO NOW None for today.
LEARNING TARGETS I can identify run-on and fragment sentences by identifying the three main types of sentence structures: simple, compound, and complex sentences using Quill.org.
MINI-LESSON
If you need to review the main types of sentences, start here with THIS VIDEO ON SENTENCE STRUCTURE.
WORK TIME
Today, you will be working on activities in QUILL.ORG. Open the site and get started.
ASSESSMENT Complete at least three activities for today. You may work on your Genius Project when done, or other classwork you may need to catch up on.
TUESDAY 2-28-23 C-Day: ReadWorks.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check your Gmail twice daily- before and after school.
DO NOW None for Today
LEARNING TARGETS
I can prepare for the NYS ELA exam by completing a paired reading assignment on ReadWorks.org.
MINI-LESSON
None
WORK TIME
Complete the paired reading assignment in REadWorks by the end of the period for a classwork grade.
ASSESSMENT Completion of the above assignment.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY 3-1,2-23 D-Day: Who are the Main Characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Always check your Gmail at least once a day. If you send Mr. D. an email, please include your class period and the assignment number.
DO NOW - COPY Copy the following character chart into your notebook. You may want to use it for today's activity.
LEARNING TARGETS 1. I can describe the main characters of the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
2. I can analyze a text to understand character traits and motivations.
MINI-LESSON
1. Distribute the graphic novel version of chapter one of the book.
2. Setting: 1930s, Maycomb, Alabama
Plot: Two main stories. Plot 1: Jem, Dill, and Scout try to get Boo Radle to come out of his house. Plot 2: Atticus defends Tom Robinson in the rape trial of Mayella Ewell.
3. Themes we will discuss: Compassion and Taking a Stand.
4. The framing of a novel.
WORK TIME
1. Read Chapter 1 of the graphic novel.
2. Complete the character analysis worksheet with your tablemates.
3. Create a poster for your character that communicates the following information:
a. a rough sketch of what they look like.
b. a list of traits that define their personality.
c. any other items that symbolize the character or have special importance to them.
d. the name of the character at the top of your poster.
4. Do a gallery walk to view the posters of other groups in order to fill in the rest of your character analysis worksheet.
RUBRIC
ASSESSMENT How will I be graded?
1. Submit your character analysis worksheet for Assignment 44.0 (100 Points individual grade)
2. The Group Poster of your character. (50 Point Group Grade)
FRIDAY 3-3-23 B-Day: iReady
