September 15
Warm Up: Knowsys Group 2 - Scenarios
Four Types of Sentences
- Notes from slide (next)
- Types of sentences handout (formative grade)
Eleven by Sandra Cisneros, p. 198-200 literature text
- review literary elements & read and discuss selection
- review & annotate for narrative elements: setting, p.o.v., characters, conflict, plot,
sensory images, figurative language, symbolism, theme
- INDEPENDENTLY complete plot diagram (formative grade)
Homework: Study Literary Terms - TEST on Thursday
Types of Sentences
Declarative
- makes a statement of fact, fib, or
opinion
- ends with a period
Interrogative
- asks a question
- ends with a question mark
My birthday is December 16.
We will celebrate with chocolate cake.
Is age more than a number?
Do you feel older on the day of your
birthday?
Exclamatory
Imperative
- expresses a strong feeling/emotion
- ends with an exclamation mark
Happy birthday!
I’m so embarrassed!
- gives a command or makes a request
- ends with a period
Open your presents now.
Blow out the candles.
Progress Reports
Sent Home Today
September 16
Warm Up: Knowsys Group 2 – Fill-in-the-Blank (on back)
Sentence Fragments
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power point notes
practice pgs. 57-58
Eleven by Sandra Cisneros, p. 198-200 literature text
- Revisit plot diagram
- summary (SWBS strategy)
- Discuss levels of questions & write for story
Homework: Complete Literary Terms Review
(matching) - Test on Thursday
September 17
Warm Up: Knowsys Group 2 – Synonyms
Run-on Sentences
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PPT notes & guided practice
practice pgs. 59-60 (formative grade)
Literary Terms Review
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Review terms & practice applying to a cold read
- “Boar Out There” – annotate, answer questions
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963
Introduce STEAL Chart (characterization)
- Paraphrase the “Ballad of Birmingham” poem
- analyze narrative elements
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Homework: Study Literary Terms - Test tomorrow
September 18
Warm Up: Review for test
Literary Terms TEST
September 19
Warm Up: review for quiz
Knowsys Group 2 Quiz
Assign Group 3
Compound Subjects & Predicates
- notes, practice
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963
- author’s purpose
- Paraphrase Newsweek article on bombing
- Analyze expository elements
Homework: Study Knowsys Group 3
vocabulary,
Write Socratic Seminar questions for Watsons– DUE Monday