Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Our First New Text


Goal: Listen to a text and read along, searching for the main claims the author makes
Agenda: 
Journal
Setting Expectations
Read Along
Paraphrasing
Google Classroom

1. Journal 
Write down three things you think I should know about you and why you think I should know them.

2. Setting Expectations 
  • We didn't get to finish setting our expectations yesterday (period 1).  We will finish this before moving on today.

3. Read Along
  • Usually we start a new text by reading about the author and looking at the context. 
  • This time, I'm going to have you listen before researching anything about the author.
  • I will pass out a copy of the text to each of you, and I'm going to ask you to follow along.
  • CIRCLE any words you do not know.
  • STAR ideas that seem important. 
4. Google Classroom 

  • There is an assignment linked in Google Classroom called "Navigating the Waters: The Danger of a Single Story:
  • You will need the join code for Google Classroom (on the chart in the classroom)
    • 1st period: n4yji9
    • 3rd period: 4y7ukw

5. Paraphrasing 
Your text has a column for paraphrasing.
We are going to paraphrase EACH SECTION of the text. 
I will help you with the first few.


Reminders: 
  • Wednesday: Pajama Day 
  • Thursday: Halloween Costumes
  • Friday: School colors (maroon and silver)