Wrangler Telegraph

 

Teacher:

 

Class:

 

Angie Watkins         

     Resource English

   &  Reading

 

 

Lessons/Assignments for Week Beginning

May 5-9, 2008              

Lesson plans are subject to change.

 

Monday

 

Objectives

TEKS for Reading: 

Reading/comprehension- paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas

Reading/variety of texts- read classic and contemporary work; read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing

TEKS for English:

Writing/purposes-  write to entertain such as to compose humorous poems or short stories

Lessons/Activities

Reading:  Silent Sustained Reading (SSR)

English:    Introduction to Poetry

Assignment

Reading:  Students will read novel for 20 minutes.

               Students will summarize what they read on Summary #5 (Due

          Thursday).  Summary #4 due today.

Homework:  Read novel

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English:   Poetry Terms-First 12 of 20 terms…Test Monday, 5/12/08

Homework:  Study terms for test next Monday, 5/12

                         

Tuesday

 

Objectives

TEKS for Reading:  

Reading/comprehension- paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas

Reading/variety of texts- read classic and contemporary work; read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing

Reading/text structures/literary concepts-analyze characters, including their traits, motivations, conflicts, points of view, relationships, and changes they undergo; recognize and analyze story plot, setting, and problem resolution

TEKS for English:   

Writing/purposes-  write to entertain such as to compose humorous poems or short stories

Lessons/Activities

Reading:   Book Report

English:    Poetry Terms

Assignments

Reading:  Work on Summary #5 Due Thursday 5/11

                Work on Stages of Plot Diagram-due Fri. 5/12

                Compare/Contrast 2 Characters (Venn Diagram)-due Fri. 5/12

Homework:  Read novel   

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English:  Complete terms from Monday.

              Examine examples of terms used in poems

              Poetry Terms:  Figurative Language –last 8 of 20 terms

Homework:  Study terms for test next Monday, 5/12

 

Wednesday

Objectives

 TEKS for Reading: 

Reading/variety of texts- read classic and contemporary works;  read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing

Reading/comprehension -monitor his/her own comprehension and make modifications when understanding breaks down such as by rereading a portion aloud, using reference aids, searching for clues, and asking questions; determine a text's main (or major ideas) and how those ideas are supported with details;

Reading/text structures/literary concepts-analyze characters, including their traits, motivations, conflicts, points of view, relationships, and changes they undergo; recognize and analyze story plot, setting, and problem resolution

TEKS for English: 

Writing/purposes-  write to entertain such as to compose humorous poems or short stories

Lessons/Activities

Reading:  Book Report

English:  Poetry

Assignments

Reading:  Work on Summary #5  Due tomorrow (5/11)

                Work on Stages of Plot Diagram-due Fri. 5/12

                Work on Compare/Contrast 2 characters-due Fri. 5/12

                Read novel

Homework:  Read novel

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English:  Complete terms from Tuesday

              Examine examples of terms used in poetry

Homework:  Study terms for test next Monday, 5/12

 

Thursday

Objectives

TEKS for Reading:

 Reading/variety of texts- read classic and contemporary works;  read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing

Reading/comprehension -monitor his/her own comprehension and make modifications when understanding breaks down such as by rereading a portion aloud, using reference aids, searching for clues, and asking questions; paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas;

Reading/text structures/literary concepts-analyze characters, including their traits, motivations, conflicts, points of view, relationships, and changes they undergo; recognize and analyze story plot, setting, and problem resolution

TEKS for English:

Writing/purposes-  write to entertain such as to compose humorous poems or short stories; use literary devices effectively such as suspense, dialogue, and figurative language; produce cohesive and coherent written texts by organizing ideas, using effective transitions, and choosing precise wording

Lessons/Activities

Reading:  Book Report

English:   Writing Poetry:  Rhymes

Assignments

Reading:  Turn in Summary #5

            Work on Stages of Plot Diagram-due tomorrow

                Work on Compare/Contrast 2 characters-due tomorrow

                Read novel           

Homework:  Read novel

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English:  Students will be given a picture prompt to write a rhyming poem

               with a partner.  Groups will rotate around the stations to “add-

               on” to each poem.

Homework:  Study terms for test next Monday, 5/12

 

Friday

Objectives

TEKS for Reading:   

Reading/variety of texts- read classic and contemporary works;  read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer's craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing

Reading/comprehension -monitor his/her own comprehension and make modifications when understanding breaks down such as by rereading a portion aloud, using reference aids, searching for clues, and asking questions; paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas

Reading/text structures/literary concepts-analyze characters, including their traits, motivations, conflicts, points of view, relationships, and changes they undergo; recognize and analyze story plot, setting, and problem resolution

TEKS for English: 

Writing/purposes-  write to entertain such as to compose humorous poems or short stories; use literary devices effectively such as suspense, dialogue, and figurative language; produce cohesive and coherent written texts by organizing ideas, using effective transitions, and choosing precise wording

Lessons/Activities

Reading:   Book Report

English:  Writing Poetry:  Free Verse

Assignments

Reading:  Complete Stages of Plot Diagram-due today

                Complete Compare/Contrast 2 characters-due today

                Read novel           

Homework:  Read novel

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English:  Students will be given a picture prompt to write a free verse

              poem with a partner.  Groups will rotate around the stations to

              “add-on” to each poem.

Homework:  Study terms for test next Monday, 5/12

 

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