Wednesday, September 11, 2019


1.     Opening
A.    Entry Task: Introducing Learning Targets (5 minutes)

  • I can effectively engage in discussions with different Discussion Appointment partners.
  • I can identify a central theme in A Long Walk to Water.
B.    Introducing Discussion Appointments (5 minutes)

2.     Work Time
A.    Defining the Concept of Theme and Discussing Possible Themes in A Long Walk to Water (20 minutes)
B.    Identifying One Central Theme in A Long Walk to Water: Beginning the Survival Anchor Chart (10 minutes)

3.     Closing and Assessment
A.    Exit Ticket: Revisiting Learning Targets (5 minutes)
B.    Quiet Work Time:

  • Priority #1--Set AR Goals; Copy your ZPD in your Reading Log
  • Read a good book
  • Go to the library to take a test or check out a book
  • Work on your SS or LA homework
  • Check your grades on Synergy
  • Use Monday's blog post link to practice vocab on Quizlet


4.     Homework
A.    LA--Read Chapter 6 in A Long Walk to Water and complete Gist on Reader’s Notes
B.    SS--Complete Sections 4 & 5 (textbook pages 22--25 & workbook pages 14-15, 17-18)
C.    Read a good book; get teacher and parent signatures

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