DATE: January 17, 2017
Lesson Topic: The Hero’s Journey
Act 1: Stage 1 Ordinary World
and Non-fiction Text Elements
Daily Objective:
By the end of the period, students will be able to:
#1--analyze how the class novel, The Dragon Keeper, aligns with Act One: Stage One of the Hero’s Journey by completing a graphic organizer, using at least twopieces of text evidence.
RL6.3
#2-evaluate a non-fiction text to identify central ideas and text features in order to respond in writing to comprehension questions. RI6.2
Check for Understanding:
CFU #1 (Beginning)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
CFU #2 (Beginning)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
/ DAILY ORAL LANGUAGE/GRAMMAR PRACTICE: SCORE______/6
Commas: Introductory Words and Nouns of Address
-Use a comma to set off words like “yes”, “no”, “well” or short phrases like “by the way, “first of all” when they introduce a sentence.
-Use commas to set off the names of people to whom you are speaking and writing.
Add commas where they belong in the following sentences:
- Robert what is the date tomorrow?
- By the way how far do we have to go?
- first of all you need to do your homework.
- thank you susan for remembering to get the cake.
- mom have you seen my jacket?
The Dragon Keeper Ch. 4- Act 1: Stage 2-Call to Adventure
INFORMATION:
Explain a significant event that has taken place in this chapter that would demonstrate how the main character is experiencing Call to Adventure.
______/ EVIDENCE:
Copy the quote and page number that relates to this event
______/ ANALYSIS:
How does this demonstrate this stage of Hero’s Journey? Explain your thinking in detail
______
EXTI TICKET/FUTURE LEARNING:
In your own words, explain Act 1: Stage 2- The Call to Adventure: ______/ Final Objective Check
CFU #1
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
CFU #2
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
DAILY LEARNING OBJECTIVE FORM (DLO)
DATE: January 18, 2017
Lesson Topic: The Shang Dynasty
Daily Objective:
-evaluate visual examples of artifacts from the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China to determine which aspects of civilization the artifacts demonstrate. RI6.7
Check for Understanding:
CFU #1 (Beginning)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
/ DAILY ORAL LANGUAGE/GRAMMAR PRACTICE: ____SCORE_____/9
Commas: Items in a series
Use commas to separate items in a series of three or more items.
Example: Shoes, socks, and pants were thrown on the floor
Add commas where they belong in the following sentences.
- The puppies were cute noisy and hungry.
- We went to Utah Nevada Idaho and Washington on our vacation.
- We drove through the mountains deserts and prairies.
- She lost a comb a bag of pennies and a watch.
History Ch. 20 Quickwrite:
What do a civilization's artifacts reveal about its culture? For example, if I were to discover a piece of jewelry in an archeological dig, it may reveal that the civilization valued wealth and had social classes. ______
EXIT TICKET Identify one of the artifacts that you discovered today and explain which aspect of civilization it may demonstrate. ______ / Final Objective Check
CFU #1
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
DAILY LEARNING OBJECTIVE FORM (DLO)
DATE: January 19, 2017
Lesson Topic: Theme and The Hero’s Journey Act 1: Stage 2 The Call to Adventure
Daily Objective:
By the end of the period, students will be able to:
#1-analyze how the class novel, The Dragon Keeper, aligns with Act One: Stage Two of the Hero’s Journey by completing a graphic organizer, using at least twopieces of text evidence. RL6.3
#2--determine a central theme in The Dragon Keeper by citing at least 2 pieces of evidence from the text in a well-written 4-5 sentence response.
Check for Understanding:
CFU #1 (Beginning)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
CFU #2 (Beginning)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
/ DAILY ORAL LANGUAGE/GRAMMAR PRACTICE:____SCORE_____/3
Commas and Compound Sentences:
Use a comma before conjunctions like and, or, and but in a compound sentence. A compound sentence expresses two complete ideas.
Example: Texas is a big state. It has many people. (2 sentences, 2 ideas)
Texas is a big state, and it has many people. (1 sentence, 2 ideas)
Combine the following sentences using and, or but. Add a comma where needed.
1. Many people live here. They work in town.
______
2. The houses are old. They are well built. ______
3. She went to the store. It was closed. ______
The Dragon Keeper- Ch. 5 Review Act 1: Stage 3 Entering the Unknown
INFORMATION:
Explain a significant event that has taken place in this chapter that would be an example of Entering the Unknown
______/ EVIDENCE:
Copy the quote and page number that relates to this event
______/ ANALYSIS:
How does this demonstrate this stage of Hero’s Journey? Explain your thinking in detail
______
The Hero’s Journey- Act 1: Stage 3: Entering the Unknown
Glue in Hero’s Journey Journal Notes for Act 1: Stage 3 Entering the Unknown into your journal
EXIT TICKET/FUTURE LEARNING:
Explain the Act 1, Stage 3 “Entering the Unknown” in your own words. / Final Objective Check
CFU #1
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
CFU #2
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
DAILY LEARNING OBJECTIVE FORM (DLO)
DATE: January 20, 2017
Lesson Topic: Hero’s Journey Act 1 Stage 3 Entering the Unknown
Daily Objective:
-analyze how the class novel, The Dragon Keeper, aligns with Act One: Stage Three of the Hero’s Journey by completing a graphic organizer, using at least twopieces of text evidence.
RL6.3
Check for Understanding:
CFU #1 (Beginning)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
/ DAILY ORAL LANGUAGE/GRAMMAR PRACTICE:____SCORE_____/
Write two of your own examples using commas in a compound sentence.
- ______
- ______
The Dragon Keeper- Ch. 6 Act 1: Stage 4 Supernatural Aid/Meeting with the Mentor
INFORMATION:
Explain a significant event that has taken place in this chapter that would be an example of Supernatural Aide/Meeting with the Mentor / EVIDENCE:
Copy the quote and page number that relates to this event / ANALYSIS:
How does this demonstrate this stage of Hero’s Journey? Explain your thinking in detail
______/ ______/ ______
The Hero’s Journey- Act 1: Stage 4: Supernatural Aid/Meeting the Mentor
Glue in Hero’s Journey Journal Notes for Act 1: Stage 4 Supernatural Aid/Meeting the Mentor into your journal
EXIT TICKET/FUTURE LEARNING:
Summarize what you have learned about your Chinese Dynasty. ( 3-4 Sentences) ______ / Final Objective Check
CFU #1
1 / 2 / 3 / 4