My+English

BACK TO - Unit 1


 * "My English" (LB 114-120) **

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

**Before You Read (1-2 days)** __Get Connected Video__: Watch and answer prompt in journal. //Prompt//: “Pick one of the images and create a list of reasons why using symbolic gestures or signs helps people communicate.” __The Big Question__: Complete two sentence starters in journal. __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. (online and LB 113) __Background Video__: Watch Discussion Question: “How do you think the author’s writing might be influenced by her upbringing?” __Vocabulary Central__: Cornell notes in journal of 6 selection vocab. words. Complete suggested “Vocabulary Builder” from Unit 1 Resources (160). Complete “Vocab Games” from Vocabulary Central. Complete suggested “Writing About the Big Question” from Unit 1 Resources (157). __Reading__ __Skill__: Cornell notes on “Author's Purpose” Complete suggested “Reading: Graphic Organizer A” from Graphic Organizer Transparencies (21) Example: //Text Feature Box// **-** Double-space between sections of text - //Insight About Purpose// **-** Forces a sense of hesitation from the narrator (complete graphic organizer in packet). __Literary Analysis__: Cornell notes on “Voice” (Online and LB 101) Complete Unit 1 Resources (158) “Literary Analysis: Autobiographical Writing and Author’s Voice”

**While You Read (1 day)** Read “My English” (LB 114-120) Complete suggested “Reading: Author's Purpose” from Unit 1 Resources (159). Critical Thinking (LB 120)

**After You Read (2 days)** Complete suggested “Literary Analysis: Voice” from Graphic Organizer Transparencies (24) Complete LB 121 “Reading Skill: Author’s Purpose (Online and LB 121) ” (in Journal) Complete LB 121 “Vocabulary” (in Journal) __Grammar Tutorial__: Watch video on “Personal and Reflexive Pronouns”. __Grammar Practice__: Complete “Grammar: Pronouns (Practice B) (Online and LB 122) Complete “Pronouns (Antecedents, Personal Pronouns)" Writing and Grammar Workbook (5)

**Assessment (2 days)** Selection Test B (printed from phlitonline.com)

__Writing__: - Compose journal entry, dealing with an experience of going through a tough time (LB 123) Graphic organizer is Online for journal entry. - Writing Workshop: Work in Progress. (Journal)

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