Objective: We will analyze an article using a partner share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.

BELL WORK 24 October 2013…………………….8 minutesWrite down the questions and then respond:• Is absolute power ever a good thing?• Absolute power is a good thing when__________.• Absolute power is not a good thing when_________.

•A situation in which having absolute power may be beneficial is________.•Another example where having absolute power

can hinder society is _________.

Objective: We will analyze an article using a partner share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.

•Number off, grab a post-it, have your article ready. Follow directions for sections.•Take your things and meet your buddy group—each person reads one sentence.•After reading, write ONE word on your sticky note taken from what you read…the MOST IMPORTANT WORD!•Cover up your word so no one can see…

Objective: We will analyze an article using a partner share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.•Reveal your word when I say to

and say, “I think this word is important because_____.”•Display all of the important words•Choose 3-4 words and write a MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE to summarize your section•Tape your sentence on the board and share with class

Objective: We will analyze an article using a partner share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.

•Draw 4 squares on a piece of paper•Look at the reminders for a 4 square

Informational Text . . .

Reading Strategy: Close and Critical ReadingBookmarks can be found at: http://missionliteracy.com/page68/assets/Close%20and%Critical%Reading%20bookmarks%20June%202010.pdf

What does the text say? How does the text say it?

What does the text mean?

So . . . What does it mean to me?

This is your summaryDetermine:• The gist/central idea is _________.• (Specific evidence to support)• (Ideas in order of importance)• (Obvious/logical inferences)

This is the author’s craft & structure1. The information is organized

by___________.• Cause/effect, time, topic,

compare/contrast, persuasion2. This was written from_____________ point of view/perspective.

3. The style is____, the mood is_____, the tone is___.4. The sources of information/facts are___________.

This is the claim; the author’s intent• The author’s stance/perspective towards

the topic is ____________________.• The author uses language to shape the

tone by ______________________.• The concepts that make the reasoning

possible are ________.• The purpose, end or objective(s) is

____________.

This is where you make a connection to your lifeText Self:

• This reminds me of ____in my life.• This is different from my life because_____.• I was feeling _____when I read this.

Text Text:• This is similar to other things I’ve read/watched

by_____.• I have/have not read something like this

before.Text World:• This reminds me of _____in the real world.• THIs relates to the world around me by _________.• This is similar/different to things that have

happened around me because _________.

Objective: We will analyze an article using a partner share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.

•Literary Terms Sheet•Exit Ticket Post-It: Today I realized____.

Thursday AgendaObjective: We will explain Act III using a group share.

Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.

Thursday (quiz returned—Alakari must take quiz)BELL WORK 24 October 2013…………………………………………………..10 minutesRespond to the prompt in complete sentences. Pen to paper for the entire 10 minutes.Was John Proctor a good man?

John Proctor was ___________.

Objective: We will explain Act III using a group share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.

The Crucible Act III• Number off (1-6)1. Pages 77-792. Pages 80-823. Pages 83-854. Pages 86-885. Pages 89-916. Pages 92-94

Objective: We will explain Act III using a group share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence stem.

The Crucible Act III• Grab a post-it• Take your pen/pencil and meet your buddy group—

each person reads a part• Now, write ONE word on your sticky note taken from

what you read…the MOST IMPORTANT WORD!• Cover up your word so no one can see• Reveal your word when I say to and say, “This word is

important to this section of the play because_____.”• Display all of the important words• Choose 3-4 words and write a MOST IMPORTANT

SENTENCE• Share your sentence with the class

Objective: We will explain Act III using a group share.Language: We will justify positions using a sentence

stem.

• Status Rises, Status Falls Worksheet for Act II• Action and Explanation Worksheet for Act III

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