Name: Holloway Prep: Engl IHDate: Dec 4-8Instructional Day(s):Monday-FridayUnit Map#: Map 2
MondayInstructional Day : 1 / Tuesday
Instructional Day : 2 / Wednesday
Instructional Day : 3 / Thursday
Instructional Day : 4 / Friday
Instructional Day : 5
Standard(s) Assessed / RI.5; Cite informational text
W.3; W.5 Elements of grammar and writing
RL6/RL.7 – analysis of text-to-movie for evidence of characterization and theme / RL.7 / RI.5 Cite Textual Evidence / RI.5 Cite Textual Evidence / 8th Grade Field Trip – District Sponsored to LMMS
RI.5; RI.6; RI.7
Objectives/
Indicators / Analysis of Reagan & Clinton’s speeches for purpose / Analyze text-to-video (October Sky) for characterization and development of theme / Analyze informational texts purpose within specific paragraphs using USA TestPrep (RI.5) / Demonstration, comprehension, and analysis of question stems and how to accurately answer questions in Standard RI.5 / 1.Cite textual evidence to support analysis of a text.
2.Summarize the central idea of a text.
3.Write a response using TDA process
Activator / Work for the Week written in agendas – 5 minutes / OS Chapter 4 Reading Check / Newsela.com – informational text article
a. TDA
b. comprehension quiz / None – students are taking test in USA TestPrep (RI.5) / None – students are working on newsela.com articles of choice
Teacher Directed
Instruction / Teacher does think aloud of how to analyze speeches for purpose
Teacher explains and models what to look for in analysis of OS movie / Teacher explains and models what to look for in analysis of OS movie / Teacher models how to read, analyze, and understand question stems that confused students on previous benchmark and other tests / Teacher explains test expectations and procedures / None - Students complete the following, based on two articles of choice in newsela.com:
1. writing prompt
2. reading analysis quiz
Guided Practice / Review of students’ literary analysis of Reagan and Clinton’s speeches / None – students are watching Part 2 of OS / USA TestPrep tutorial videos / Students are taking test on USA TestPrep / None – Students complete the following, based on two articles of choice in newsela.com:
1. writing prompt
2. reading analysis quiz
Independent Practice / Watch and analyze Part 1 of October Sky for characterization and elements of theme / Watch and analyze Part 1 of October Sky for characterization and elements of theme / USA TestPrep – RI.5 standard practice (speeches and their themes/purposes) / Students are taking test on USA TestPrep / Students complete the following, based on two articles of choice in newsela.com:
1. writing prompt
2. reading analysis quiz
Closure / Summary paragraph – text-to-film analysis / Summary paragraph – text-to-film analysis of Pt. 2 - OS / Completion and submission of completed USA TestPrep assignment / Completion and submission of test on USA TestPrep / Submission of quiz that reflects understanding of text
Submission of response that shows accurate use of TDA process
HW / Complete RI.5 assignment / Complete RI.5 assignment / Study for Test (RI.5) – USA TestPrep RI.5 Study Guide
Complete OS Quadratics/Rockets STEM-Based assignment / None – 8th Grade Field Trip to LMMS on Friday / None – class not in session due to field trip
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