The+Secret+Life+of+Walter+Mitty

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 * “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (RN 61-66) (LB 128-134)**

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

__Get Connected Video__: Watch and answer prompt in journal //Prompt//: List 2-3 reasons why a person might daydream. __The Big Question__: Complete two sentence starters in journal (Online or LB 126) or (RN 60) __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. __Background Video__: Watch and respond to journal prompt //Journal//: What is the definition of “humdrum” and what is humdrum in your life? Give 2 or 3 examples. __Vocabulary Central__: Cornell notes in journal of 6 selection vocab. words. Complete “Vocabulary Builder” from Unit 1 Resources (181) or Online. Complete “Writing About the Big Question” from Unit 1 Resources (178). Extension Vocabulary Games (Whole-class or individual) __Reading Skill__: Review Cornell Notes on “Author’s Purpose” Complete suggested “Reading: Graphic Organizer A” from Graphic Organizer Transparencies (26) (LB 125) __Literary Analysis__: Cornell notes on “Literary Analysis: Character" (LB 125) Complete RN 59 //FILL IN Story event or detail//: Walter Mitty’s wife criticizes him for driving too fast.
 * Before You Read (1-2 days)**

__Warm-ups__ Online or Unit 1 Resources Read “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (RN 61-66) (LB 128-134) Answer question in margins of text (RN 61-66) and complete Note-taking Guide (RN 60)
 * While You Read (1 day)**

Complete After You Read Questions in RN 67 Complete “Literary Analysis: Character” from Unit 1 Resources (179). Complete “Reading: Reflect…to Determine an Author’s Purpose” from Unit 1 Resources (180) Complete “Vocabulary” (LB 135) in journal. Complete “Vocabulary Builder” (RN 181) __Grammar Tutorial__: Watch video on “Pronouns: Relative, Interrogative, and Indefinite” __Grammar Practice__: Complete "Integrated Language Skills" (LB 150) in journal. Complete “Integrated Language Skills” from Unit 1 Resources (201) HOMEWORK: "Grammar Exercise Workbook" (9-12)
 * After You Read (2 days)**

Selection Test B (printed from phlitonline.com) Test Practice Reading Author’s Purpose (LB 152-153) - Participation Answer “Writing for Assessment” in Journal (LB 152-153)
 * Assessment (2 days)**

Literary Analysis - Writing Program (Strand D) Complete "Integrated Language Skills: Support for Writing a Character Profile" from Unit 1 Resources (202) Complete "Writing Workshop: Work in Progress Prewriting for Problem-Solution Essay" (LB 151) HOMEWORK: "Research and Technology" (RN 203 - bottom half of page)
 * __Writing:__**

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