Monday, November 9
Do Now:
SSR- 15 min
Objective:
• I can identify and use simple,
compound, and complex sentences.
• I can analyze folktales by
identifying various stylistic
elements, including: characterization,
common motifs, and theme.
•
I can explain how these stylistic
elements influence the story.
Today you will need:
• Independent Reading Novel
• Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook
• Pen or Pencil
Homework:
✓ Vocabulary Word
Study (Quiz on
November 13th)
✓ Finish Clauses
Motivational Monday
Listening with Understanding and Empathy:
Pay attention to and do not dismiss another person's thoughts, feeling and
ideas; Seek to put myself in the other person's shoes; Tell others when I can
relate to what they are expressing; Hold thoughts at a distance in order to
respect another person's point of view and feelings.
6: To
Proof:
to = so, also, three
Example:
(so, also, three)
She drove the car to town.
Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following
question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use
“to” three times in your response.
Are there stories in your family that have been passed
down from generation to generation? Explain how this
story has stood the test of time.
Clauses Review
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Clauses Review
• Write 3 examples of an independent clause.
• Put a triangle around the simple subject.
• Underline the entire subject.
•
Circle the verb.
• Put a box around the predicate
• Example - The girl jumped high.
Clauses Review
• Write 2 examples of a dependent clause.
• Put a triangle around the simple subject.
• Underline the entire subject.
•
Circle the verb.
• Put a box around the predicate
• Ex
When the girl jumped high
Target Self Assessment
Write in target!
Write in date!
11/9/15
Rate yourself!
I can analyze folktales by identifying
various stylistic elements, including:
characterization, common motifs, and
theme. I can explain how these
stylistic elements influence the story.
Elements of Folktales
What is a Folktale?
●A Folk Tale is a traditional story that has been passed
down from one generation to the next by being tolk
aloud.
●No matter what culture they come from, they share
many stylistic elements!
Folk Tale Stylistic Elements:
Spreading the Word
Passed down from generation to generation orally in
various cultures.
Most traditional folktales are very old. They are
—
stories which were passed down to new generations
by storytellers. Later they were written down. Each
tale may have many versions.
Folktales are told all over the world.
—
Folk Tale Stylistic Elements:
Characters
Characters can be human or animal
Specific Qualities: greedy, clever, honest
Folk Tale Stylistic Elements:
Common Motifs
Wishes granted
Trickery
Transformations
Significant numbers
Repeated phrases
Folk Tale Stylistic Elements:
Common Motifs
● Rule of Three: Items happen in sets of 3 or 7s (things happen in 3s, lots of
repetition or repeated phrases)
3 characters
3 events
3 tests the character must overcome
Ex: “Jack and the Beanstalk” showed Jack climbing the beanstalk
three times. The wicked stepmother visited Snow White in the forest
three times before she finally got her to eat the apple.
lMagic is commonly used, to explain the unexplainable.
lYou will see similar characteristics from stories across the world
Folk Tale Stylistic Elements:
Theme
Wise lesson or message about life is presented at the
end
Characters go through tests to prove something (the
good character must solve a problem)
Good v. Evil (has characters that good, others are bad)
Good is rewarded and evil is punished in the end
Building Background
Knowledge
First Reading
Joy Read:
Listen as I read it aloud!
Tuesday, November
10
Today you will need:
Do Now:
SSR-15 min
Objective:
• I can identify and use simple,
compound, and complex sentences.
• I can analyze folktales by identifying
various stylistic elements, including:
characterization, common motifs, and
theme.
•
I can explain how these stylistic
elements influence the story.
• Independent Reading Novel
• Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook
• Pen or Pencil
Homework:
✓ Vocabulary Word Study
(Quiz on November 13th)
✓ Compound sentences if
not finished
Tricky Tuesday
In a folktale…listen to me…you will see things happen in
_____.
Folktales are told by old and young woman and man, in
what manner were they told when they began?
7: It’s
Proof:
it’s = it is
Example:
(it is)
It’s time to go home now.
Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following
question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use
“it’s” three times in your response.
After reading “The Crane Maiden,” what quality or
qualities might the crane represent?
Compound Sentences Review
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Compound Sentences
Take your independent clauses from Monday and combine them in 4
different ways to create compound sentences.
Second Reading
Annotate for…
● Setting
● Characters
● Stylistic Elements
● Supernatural or Magical Elements
● Resolution
Folk Tale Chart:
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Folk Tale Chart:
Wednesday, November 11
Do Now:
SSR- 15 Min
Objective:
• I can identify and use simple, compound,
and complex sentences.
• I can analyze folktales by identifying
various stylistic elements, including:
characterization, common motifs, and
theme. I can explain how these stylistic
elements influence the story.
Homework:
✓ Vocabulary Word Study
(Quiz on November 13th)
✓ Complex Sentences if not
complete
Today you will need:
• Independent Reading Novel
• Reader’s AND Writer’s Noteboo
• Pen or Pencil
Wicked Word Wednesday
Study Quizlet on my website- 10 minutes!
Or work on your flashcards.
8: Its
Proof:
its = his
Example:
(his)
The computer was broken, but its monitor still worked.
Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following
question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use
“its” three times in your response.
What supernatural abilities does the crane have?
Complex Sentences Review
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Complex Sentences
• Take out your sentences from last week, and check them to make sure they are
complex sentences. If not, make appropriate corrections. You need to have 3
solid examples of complex sentences.
Writer’s Notebook
Activity
Target Self Assessment
11/9/15
I can analyze folktales by identifying
various stylistic elements, including:
characterization, common motifs, and
theme. I can explain how these
stylistic elements influence the story.
Write in reflection!
Write in date!
Rate yourself!
Thursday, November 12
Do Now:
Library
Objective:
• I can use the writing process and
the 6 traits of a good writer to
compose a personal narrative based
on a a given prompt.
Today you will need:
• Independent Reading Novel
• Reader’s AND Writer’s
Notebook
• Pen or Pencil
Homework:
✓ Vocabulary Word Study
(Quiz on November 13th)
Tipster Thursday
When doing a one day
composition, manage your time
wisely. Be sure you plan, organize,
draft, edit, revise, and then finalize
your story.
9: You’re
Proof:
you’re = you are
Example:
(You are)
You’re my favorite person!
Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following
question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use
“you’re” three times in your response.
Write someone a quick letter about who
you think they are.
Writing Prompt
Friday, November 13
Do Now:
SSR- 15 min
Objective:
• I can use the writing process and
the 6 traits of a good writer to
compose a personal narrative based
on a a given prompt.
Today you will need:
• Independent Reading Novel
• Reader’s AND Writer’s
Notebook
• Pen or Pencil
Homework:
✓ Have a wonderful
weekend!
VOCAB QUIZ/CFA
Take your time! Do your best!
Make sure you turn in your quiz to the drawer
and pick up a CFA from Mrs. Miller.
Do not write on the CFA test.
Turn CFA in to Mrs. Miller and pick up a
Flashback Friday.
10: Your
Proof:
your = our
Example:
(our)
Your lunch is ready.
Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following
question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use
“your” three times in your response.
Free Response Friday.
Writing Prompt