October 7-11, 2013

RELA Agendas

Update Agendas

• October 8- Hero’s Journey Test- can you identify in a story the twelve steps?

• October 11- KNOWSYS Test Sets #1-5- do you know your words?

• October 15- ISN Test- Are your contents in order and papers attached correctly?

• October 18- Dream Poster Due- Can you research & write citations?

I can…ask open-ended questions and develop a plan to answer them.

Do Now: KNOWSYS #1- 5- TEST FRIDAY- UPDATE ISNSs & AgendasGradual Release: Dream Posters• Library Research for images & info• Create citations with www.easybib.com

Exit Ticket: Research PageHOTS: How will knowing how to research a topic help you in your education? Your career?

Monday, October 7, 2013 OL & Pre-AP

I can… identify the elements of a Hero’s Journey in literary text.

Do Now: KNOWSYS #1- 5- TEST FRIDAY- UPDATE ISNSs & AgendasGradual Release: Hero’s Journey “Jason & the Golden Fleece”Exit Ticket: Hero’s Journey ChartHOTS: Is a story a hero’s journey if it is missing steps, or if the steps are out of order? Explain.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 OL

I can… write an original short story using the elements of the Hero’s Journey.

Do Now: KNOWSYS #1- 5- TEST FRIDAY- Gradual Release: Hero’s Journey: Writing an Original TaleStep Two: Story Groups- 1 per step in the Hero’s Journey. • Assign parts: 1 per step of the Hero’s Journey• Seating: Groups sit in order of the Hero’s Journey. • Drafting: Groups to work on their parts for at least 30-45 min. in

order to develop the plot and their part of the journey. SCRIBE TAKES NOTES & TURNS IN TO ME!

Exit Ticket: Story NotesHOTS: Is a story a hero’s journey if it is missing steps, or if the steps are out of order? Explain.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Pre-AP

I can… identify the elements of a Hero’s Journey in literary text.

Do Now: KNOWSYS #1- 5- TEST FRIDAY- Gradual Release: Hero’s Journey TestExit Ticket: Hero’s Journey TestHOTS: Why do you think so many movies follow the hero’s journey narrative pattern?

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 OL & Pre-AP

I can… use context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Do Now: KNOWSYS #1- 5- TEST FRIDAY-

Gradual Release: REVIEW KNOWSYS: “Swat!”

Thursday, October 10, 2013- OL

D E A R

I can… use context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Do Now: KNOWSYS #1- 5- Review!

Gradual Release: KNOWSYS #1- 5- TEST TODAY

Friday, October 11, 2013- OL & Pre-AP