Seating: Regular tables

Warmup: Do you like stories with “clean” endings, cliffhangers, or something in between?

Learning Target: I can write an effective conclusion to my narrative.

MS6 SS6

ELA 5.5

To Do:

1. Conclusion competency See, Think, Wonder

2. Write conclusion.

3. Swap with table (whole group share if time)

Seating: Regular tables

Warmup: How much time do you think passes in your favorite movie, book, etc.?

Learning Target: I can include time, transitions, and craft in my story.

ELA 5.4

MS6 SS3

To Do:

1. Time slides

2. Add transitions to essays/finish body paragraphs.

Seating: Regular seats

Warmup: What makes an interesting character in a story, movie, etc.

Learning Target: I will be able to use dialogue to make my characters and story more interesting.

ELA 5.2

MS6 SS3

To do:

1. Dialogue Review

2. Draft body paragraphs.

3. Add dialogue

Seating: Regular seats.

Warmup: What is the best way to start a story?

Learning Target: I can write an effective narrative opening.

ELA 5.2

MS6SS2

To Do:

1. Hook samples

2. Intro build out

3. Complete opening organizer swap for feedback.

4. Work on a rough draft of your opening.

Seating: With at least one other person.

Warmup: What’s your favorite way to prewrite and/or brainstorm?

Learning Target: Complete a prewrite activity for a personal narrative.

MS6SS1

To Do:

1. Shorts story map

2. TPS ideas with your group.

3. Complete Organizer

Seating: At a table with 3-5 students.

Warmup: How do you like to do discussions? (Examples: small group, whole class, fishbowl, digitally, etc.)

Learning Target: I can participate in, and reflect on, a discussion to deepen my understanding of the stories we’ve read.

ELA 6

MS5

To Do:

1. Finish prep from Friday.

2. Discuss the story with your group and Mr. Brad.

3. Complete reflection

Seating: Normal seating chart.

Warmup: What is a good norm/rule for discussion?

MS5SS1

ELA 6.1

TO DO:

1. Reread stories

2. Discussion prep worksheet

3. Discussion and Reflection (if time)

4. MAKE UP WORK

Exit Ticket

Seating: Normal seating chart

Warmup: What’s the difference between techniques used by writers, and those used by directors, musicians, etc.

Learning Target: I can evaluate the use of craft techniques by an author.

MS4SS4

ELA 1.4

TO DO:

1. Read Fish Cheeks

2. Complete MS4SS4 Assessment

Exit Ticket

Seating: Normal seating chart.

Warmup: Which craft technique is your favorite? Why?

Learning Target: I can compare craft techniques and their usage across different stories.

MS4SS3

ELA 1.4

TO DO:

1. Review jigsaw

2. Reread any ALM section (except the one you did yesterday)

3. Complete top left box of jigsaw note catcher

4. Compare answers and update anchor charts.

Exit Ticket

Seating: Make sure you are in a group of 3 or 4. If you are more comfortable with yesterday’s work, sit towards the whiteboard. If you need more help, find a group towards the window.

Warmup: How does author’s purpose relate to author’s craft?

Learning Target: I can explain how authors use craft techniques to accomplish their purpose.

MS4SS2

ELA 1.4

TO DO:

1. Read ALM Kal (235) or Anjelah (241)

2. Do the Notecatcher with your group.

3. Trade answers with another group.

Exit Ticket