Tuesday
11/10/09

1&2 Lesson Focus: How can I use information to define a term?
How can I determine what is important to note in a difficult text?
1. Read the short story with your group
2. Write down the lesson or principle for your story: Be prepared to present to the class ( All members must write this down)
3. Come up with a group definition for a parable (each member must write this in their literature section)
4. Dictionary Definition (each member must write this in their literature section)
a. A short story intended to teach a moral lesson.
5. Start reading chapter 1/with 10 notes
Homework: Read 15 pages in your free read

4th Period: Lesson Focus: How can I collaborate effectively?
How can I identify and interpret literary elements?
1. Finish group work
2. Anonymous reflection
a. Tell me what you think about the group work.
b. Do you think it is effective? Why or why not?
c. How could I make it better?
Homework: Read chapter 11
Quiz on 10&11 when you come back.

5&6 Lesson Focus: How can I use information to define a term?
How can I determine what is important to note in a difficult text?
6. Read the short story with your group
7. Write down the lesson or principle for your story: Be prepared to present your story
8. Come up with a group definition for a parable (each member must write this in their literature section)
9. Dictionary Definition (each member must write this in their literature section)
10. Start reading chapter 1/with 10 notes
Homework: Read 15 pages in your free read