Thursday and Friday, 2/22 2/23

7th Grade

Objective
I will analyze the structure of an informational text and paraphrase central ideas and details.
Agenda
Planner/prep/SSR
Bellwork: copy these notes into today's bellwork section:

1) Read the text slowly, at least twice.

2) Find the gist (main idea).

3) Circle words you’re unsure of.

4) Reread, annotate, and underline key information.

5) Use the text to answer questions, not just your ideas.

6) Gather evidence (quotes) from the text.

7) Discuss the meaning.

8) Read again to summarize.

Lesson: reading "Stinging Tentacles Offer Hint of Ocean's Decline" in Close Reader workbook pages 67-74 using close read strategies.
IAN check 3.1
IANs should include: 

1. Bellwork 1/8-1/12 (3 entries)
2. Big Rocks’ Balancing Acts 1/9
3. Big Rocks’ Balancing Acts – Rotations 1/11
4. Bellwork 1/16-1/19 (2 entries)
5. Bellwork 1/22-1/26 (3 entries)
6. Bellwork 1/29-2/2 (3 entries)
7. My Personal Narrative: 1^st Draft 1/30
8. Elements of a Personal Narrative 1/30
9. Bellwork 2/5-2/9 (3 entries)
10. Bellwork 2/12-2/15 (2 entries)
11. Collection 3: Reflection 2/14
12. Bellwork 2/20-2/23 (2 entries)

Homework

Reading log S2W7 due by 3/2 (100 pages)

8th grade

Objective

I will read and annotate a text using close reading strategies.

Agenda

planner/prep

Bellwork: copy these notes into today's bellwork section: 

1) Read the text slowly, at least twice.

2) Find the gist (main idea).

3) Circle words you’re unsure of.

4) Reread, annotate, and underline key information.

5) Use the text to answer questions, not just your ideas.

6) Gather evidence (quotes) from the text.

7) Discuss the meaning.

8) Read again to summarize.

Lesson: Reading "Men of Color, to Arms" speech and completing annotations in groups

Homework

Reading log S2W7 due by 3/2 (100 pages)