Accelerated Core 7

•      I can analyze the impact of rhyme and repetition in specific poems. •      I can analyze the use of figurative language in poetry and nonfiction text. *  I can analyze how figurative language, form, and sound contribute to meaning. 1.      Opening A.    Correcting Homework (8 minutes)--TURN IT IN! 2.      Work Time A.    Reading “If We Must Die” (15 minutes) B.    Analyzing Figurative Language in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (20 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Exit Ticket: Poetic Tools in the Narrative (2 minutes) B.  SS Lesson 11 4.      Homework Complete all parts of the Unit 1, Lesson 13 Packet (do the second and  third read) Complete Poetry Analysis Practice #1. You will do a Paint Job Read of “Black Woman.” Read for at least 30 minutes t...

1. Opening A. Entry Task: How to Read a Poem (10 minutes) B. Previewing Learning Targets (5 minutes) • I can identify common poetic devices, especially those that have to do with structure, figurative language, and repetition. • I can read and reread a poem to find layers of meaning. 2. Work Time A. Reviewing the Poet’s Toolbox (5 minutes) B. Modeling How to Read a Poem (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: Self-Assessment (5 minutes) B.  SS: Correct Lesson 10 Quiz and Lesson 11 Homework, begin Section 2+ 4. Homework A. Complete the Poet’s Toolbox Matching Worksheet (Unit 1, Lesson 12). B. Continue reading your independent reading book for at least 30 minutes tonight. C.  Social Studies: Add information to your Unit 11 flashcards/Quizlet set

1.      Opening A.    Entry Task: My Independent Reading Plan (2 minutes) 2.      Work Time  A.    Independent Reading Check-in (15 minutes) B.    Introducing Poetry (8 minutes) 3.      Closing and Assessment A.    Modeling Homework (5 minutes) B.  Discuss SS homework from last night & begin tonight's 4.      Homework A.     Read through all parts of your Unit 1, Lesson 11 Packet. B.  Revise your Found Poem to include two or more poetic tools.  Break the poem up into stanzas. Challenge yourself to add a sound tool. Put this 3rd draft on a separate piece of paper. C.  Continue reading your independent reading book for at least 30 minutes tonight. D.  SS Textbook p. 140-141 (Section 1 ONLY) and Workbook p. 86.  Consider making flashcards or a Quizlet to help you learn the vocab for this Lesson.

Flag your Social Studies Workbook on page 79 and pass up to your Row Leader.  Row Leaders, please bring them to me, take a treat, and take a stack of papers to pass back. (5 minutes) Pass back papers and organize binders & backpacks. (3 minutes) Review CJSF protocol (2 minutes) Silent Reading Time (10 minutes) --What good books have you read/are you reading? --Anyone need recommendations? 1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: Powerful Stories (5 minutes) B.    Adding to Powerful Stories Anchor Chart (5 minutes) C.  Matching Sentences & Paraphrases: Discuss what makes this a strong paraphrase. 2.     Work Time  A.    Third Read, Excerpt 2 (15 minutes) B.    Excerpt 2 Analysis Note-catcher (15 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Launch SS Lesson 11 B.  Previewing Homework (5 minutes) 4.     Homework A.  ...

Complete the last page of your Unit 1, Lesson 8 Packet Turn in your Unit 1, Lesson 8 Packet Trade your Constructed Response with your assigned partner Using the rubric, make notes on your partner's paper/the rubric using your correcting pen.  Give them at least one step and at least one star. Return the paper & rubric and discuss areas for growth and areas of strength. •      I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . •      I can use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes as clues to the meaning of words in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . *  I can reread a complex text to better understand it. 1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: Previewing Excerpt 2 (5 minutes) 2.     Work Time  A.    First Read, Excerpt 2 (10 minutes) B.    Second Read, Excerpt 2 (15 minutes) C. ...

I can analyze how specific excerpts of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass convey Douglass’s position on slavery. I can use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes as clues to the meaning of words in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. I can reread a complex text to better understand it. 1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes (5 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) 2.     Work Time  A.    Third Read, Excerpt 1 (25 minutes) B.    Discussing Purpose (10 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Discussing Purpose (10 minutes) B.  Adding to our Historical Context Anchor Chart (10 minutes) 4.     Homework A.  In the Unit 1, Lesson 7 Packet, finish the Third Read Questions for the entire packet. (Pro Tip: In problem #4, use your Mid-Unit Assessment (Unit 1, Lesson 5) to compare e...

1.     Opening A.    Entry Task: Quote Cards (5 minutes) B.    Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes) I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in an excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . I can use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes as clues to the meaning of words in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . I can reread a complex text to better understand it. 2.     Work Time   A.    First Read, Excerpt 1 (10 minutes) B.    Second Read, Excerpt 1 (25 minutes) 3.     Closing and Assessment A.    Adding to the Historical Context Anchor Chart (3 minutes) 4.     Homework A.    Independent reading: Read for at least 30 minutes tonight. B.  Finish today's classwork (Unit 1, Lesson 7: Second Read Questions only ) C.  SS: Read Textbook p. 136-137 and complete Workbook p. 83 (Section 9...