Week+2+-+New+Directions

BACK TO - Unit 1

//*COORDINATE WITH CHERYL FOR BOOK CHECK OUT//


 * "New Directions" (RN 21-26, LB 34-39)**

//Materials// Student journal, Literature Book (LB), Reader’s Notebook (RN), Unit 1 Resources (hard/soft copies), phlitonline.com

__Idioms, Sayings, and Expressions,__ __Get Connected Video__: Watch and answer prompt in journal //Prompt: Choose one of the images and explain why it is important to try new things or new ways of doing things// __The Big Question__: Complete two sentence starters in journal (LB 34) __Meet the Author__: Write name of author and title of selection, write two facts about the author you found interesting and why you chose these two facts (LB 35). __Background Video__: Watch (possible journal response if desired) __Vocabulary Central__: Cornell notes in journal of 6 selection vocab. words and 3 word study cards for selection vocab. words //amicably, unpalatable, conceded.// //(For vocabulary content, focus on "explanation", "synonyms" and "word families")// Complete suggested “Vocabulary Builder” from Unit 1 Resources (55). __Reading__ __Skill__: Cornell notes on “Make Predictions” Complete suggested “Reading: Graphic Organizer A” from Graphic Organizer Transparencies (4) Complete “Prediction” from LB 23. __Literary Analysis__: Cornell notes on “Narrative Essay” (individual) Complete RN 21
 * Before You Read (1-2 days)**

Read “New Directions” (RN 23-24) (LB 36-38) Answer question in margins of text (RN 23-24) Complete suggested “Reading: Make Predictions” from Unit 1 Resources (54).
 * While You Read (1 day)**

Complete “Critical Thinking” section at end of text (LB 38) in journal. Complete suggested “Literary Analysis: Narrative Essay” from Unit 1 Resources (53). Complete LB 39 “Reading Skill: Make Predictions” and “Vocabulary” in journal. __Grammar Tutorial__: Watch video on “Common Nouns and Proper Nouns” __Grammar Practice__: Complete “Integrated Language Skills” (LB 40) in journal Complete suggested “Integrated Language Skills: Grammar” from Unit 1 Resources (57) HOMEWORK: "Grammar Exercise Workbook" (3-4) Complete "Big Question Vocabulary-2" from Unit 1 Resources Complete suggested “Writing About the Big Question” from Unit 1 Resources (52).
 * After You Read (2 days)**

Selection Test B (printed from phlitonline.com) //Taken in groups (3-4 p/ group); graded as Class Participation; go over each question and teach test/question taking strategies//
 * Assessment (2 days)**

__Writing__: Paste “Anecdote” into journal (printed from online page). Complete “Support for Writing an Anecdote” from Unit 1 Resources (58). Write your one-page anecdote in journal.

__Listening and Speaking__ Pair-share anecdotes. Ticket out the Door: Briefly summarize what partner says on a sticky note and read to them.

1-2 days of re-teaching skills/grammar/vocabulary using other supplemental material or computer-generated questions.
 * Re-teach (1-2 days)**