Lit Circle #3

Today I will: 

• Verbally share claims and support regarding themes in their lit circle books.  Apply their understanding of their reading to  various selected themes making connections between events in their books and themes.

Please Take out: 
-your novel
-a chromebook
Lit Circle #3 homework: Conflict

Today's Agenda:
1. Lit Circle #3 Lesson: Theme

Homework:

Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

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Vlogging!

Today I will:

• Formulate a script for a group Vlog

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Log on to Google Classroom to download today's worksheet to prep for your Vlog due Thursday
2. Complete the Vlog Prep Worksheet, DUE TODAY at the end of the class period
3. Any remaining time is to be spent reading Lit Circle novel or working on conflict homework due tomorrow

Homework:

Complete reading selection for Lit Circles and complete Conflict worksheet

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Lit Circle #2

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Today I will: 

• Collaborate on analyzing elements of their Lit Circle book.
• Review paraphrasing by identifying components of paraphrasing
• Modify ES’s from intro worksheet into paraphrases

Please Take out: 
-a chromebook
- your novel
-Lit Circle HW: Characterization Worksheet
-Paraphrase Practice Worksheet

Today's Agenda:
1. Paraphrase Practice #2
2. Lit Circle #2 Lesson: Conflict

3. Reading Time

Homework:

Read your Lit Circle section for meeting number 3 on Friday and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet

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Paraphrasing and Using Images Online

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Today I will: 

Identify the requirements of successful paraphrasing. Practice constructing paraphrase ESs.

Please Take out: 
- a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Introduction to Paraphrasing

2. Paraphrase Practice

3. Insert Images and Videos on blog posts via Google Classroom

4. Lit Circle Work Time

Homework:

Complete reading section for Lit Circles and Complete Characterization Worksheet 

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Happy Wednesday

Today I will: 

• Apply concepts from 42 to TKAM on our new blogging platform

Please Take out: 
-42 movie notes
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Choosing a Favicon

-Finish 42

-Lit Circle Work Time

Homework:

-Read your second section of your Lit Circle novel and complete your Characterization worksheet

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Lit Circle #1

Today I will: 

• Compare and draw conclusions about a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for lit circle novel and discuss with group

Please Take out: 

-Your Book
-A Chromebook
-HW: Discussion Questions

Today's Agenda:

-Anatomy of a Post
-Lit. Circle #1 Reflection

-Commenting

-Literature Circles

Homework: 

HW: Read the pages your group agreed on for Lit Circle #2 and complete 
Characterization worksheet

Creating Student Blogs

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Today I will: 

• Learn about ethics behind blogging and sign a digital contract
• Create my own blog

Please Take out: 
A Chromebook
A blank piece of paper

Today's Agenda:

1. Warm Up
2. Log in to google classroom and go over:
• Student Blog Reference sheet - you must sign digitally and turn in.
• Creating a blog

Homework:

Work on your blog if you so choose :) 
Read your first section of your Lit Circle book and complete Discussion Question HW assignment due tomorrow

Let's Get Started!
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