Do Now | Personal Response Journal
The Rules: You must write for 10 minutes straight! You cannot say "I'm done" before the 10 minute time sounds. What is a dream? Why do we have dreams? What happens if we are not working toward our dreams or if we let our dreams go?
Share Out | Say Something What is one thing you wrote about dreams today? Minilesson | Connotative Meaning Connotative Meaning is when we give meaning to a word that is beyond the dictionary definition. This added meaning is usually because of social situations or life experiences. For example, in the dictionary the definition of BROTHER is "a man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents." However the connotative meaning of the word BROTHER might include things like:
Analysis Step 1 | Read the poem Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. —Langston Hughes Step 2 | Connotative Meaning
Exit Slip | Share out one of your three words and its connotative meaning. Students can share out the same word, but their definition should explain a connection, extend upon, or challenge someone else's definition. Not just repeat what someone else already said.
NOTE | All Period 4 students and any other students that didn't complete yesterday's tasks, please complete yesterday's agenda first then proceed into silent reading.
Do Now | 3 minutes Grab your reading log and identify if you are going to read your book for class or if you will be reading an independent reading book. You are only allowed to read the independent reading book if you are all caught up in the class book.
Silent Reading | 30 minutes
Exit Slip | 7 minutes Complete your Reading Log and turn it in at the door.
Do Now | Bookmark this website! Your Do Now for the rest of the semester will be to review the daily agendas on this website. Do Next | finish Book Review
Do Next | Book Review
Review your book review that was due yesterday. Does your book review have all of the following components? If you are missing any of these components, add any missing components to your book review now. Summary
Characterization
Conflict
Theme
Professional Publication
Step 2: When you have finished your book review, reviewed and included all of the components, submit for a grade using this ÉMS Reading Portfolio Submission Form. Remaining Time | Silent Reading Exit Slip | Quick Response What is one thing you wrote about or read about today? |
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