Good Morning, Class!

Per. 1 (8:15-9:05)

Please take out:

• computer (and earbuds)
• spiral notebook
• Unit Selection Matrix (themes chart)

Warm-Up:

• Sign in on connected.mcgraw-hill.com
• Click on Skill: Textual Evidence

Learning Target: Students will be able to define textual evidence and use concrete strategies for identifying it.

Skill: Textual Evidence (for Lightning Thief)

• Define
• Model
• Your Turn

Per. 2 (9:08-9:58)

 Learning Target: Students will be able to practice and apply concrete strategies for identifying themes and morals in fables.

Close Read: Aesop’s Fables

• Vocabulary Review
• Write: ACE 8-sentence paragraph (use your chart to pick three fables with different themes that you think are especially relevant today)

Homework

1. (2+ days) Read 20 pages (or more) in a chapter book of your choice and log:
   1. Title
   2. Pg. ___ to ___
   3. Two sentences about your reading
   4. Parent signature

Per. 3 (10:02-10:42)

How can I predict an entire story from an image and a quote?

Predicting: Lesson #3 – The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

• Groups collaboratively write story for Under the Rug using story element agreements made last time