Where the Red Fern Grows
Essential Questions:
 Why do people behave the way they do?
 How do my actions affect myself and others?
 Who am I, and where do I belong?
Skills:
I will support my answers with evidence from the text.
Writing Connections:
I will write constructed response paragraphs using evidence from the text.
I will use compound and complex sentences in my writing.
Schedule
Date
Tues. Jan. 22 (A) Wed Jan. 23 (B)
Reading
Assignment
Due
In Class
Introduce Theme
Read chapter 1
Thurs. Jan. 24 (A) Fri. Jan. 25 (B)
Chapters 1-3
Writing Prompt
Small group discussion ch. 1-3
Dialogue Lesson
Mon. Jan 28 (A) Tues. Jan 29 (B)
Chapters 4-6
Writing Prompt
Small group discussion ch. 4-6
Writing Lesson: Constructed
Response
Wed. Jan 30 (A) Thurs. Jan 31 (B)
Chapters 7-9
Writing Prompt
Small group discussion ch. 7-9
Constructed Response Practice
Fri. Feb. 1 (A)
Student-Led Portfolio Conference
Mon. Feb. 4 (B) Tues. Feb. 5 (A)
Chapters 10-11
Writing Prompt
Small group discussion ch. 10-11
Personality Day
Wed. Feb 6 (B) Thurs. Feb. 7 (A)
Chapters 12-14
Writing Prompt
First Draft
Small group discussion ch. 12-14
Peer Conference and Teacher
Conference Draft
Fri. Feb. 8 (B) Mon. Feb 11 (A)
Chapters 15-17
Writing Prompt
Small group discussion ch. 15-17
Imagery Lesson/Activity
Tues. Feb. 12 (B) Thurs. Feb 14
Chapters 18-20
Final Discussion
(Adapted A)
Second Draft
Writing/Teacher Conference (as
needed)
Wed. Feb 13 (A)
Ice Skating
Tues. Feb 19 (A) Wed. Feb. 20 (B)
Final Draft
**NOTE: Assignments and due date may change as needed.