March

=OBJECTIVE= || =WARM= =UP= || =CLASSWORK= || =HOMEWORK= || =ADDITIONAL= =RESOURCES= || March 1 || - To mark reading passages to identify information useful for making inferences
 * =DATE= || =LEARNING=
 * Tuesday,

- To combine text information and background knowledge to make inferences

- To use inferences from the reading passage to support predictions || - Get out Heat reading guide and wkst 2-10 to be checked

- Finish questions 1 and 2 in RJ pg. 153

- Introduction of new ticket reward system || - Class discussion and review of RJ pg. 151-153

- Class discussion and review of HW wkst Reinforcement 2-10 || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 11-17] for each chapter read (Ch. 11-17 due Fri. 3/4)

- Complete [|Heat Journal 1 POV] || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide) || March 2 || - To mark reading passages to identify information useful for making inferences
 * Wednesday,

- To combine text information and background knowledge to make inferences

- To use inferences from the reading passage to support predictions || - Prepare for graded classwork (folders/pencil) || - Complete graded classwork on inferences

- Copy [|End unit 2 Vocab] #10-12

- Read Heat assignment || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 11-17]for each chapter read (Ch. 11-17 due Fri. 3/4)

- Complete [|Heat Journal 1 POV] || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide) || March 3 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Thursday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || - Copy [|End unit 2 Vocab] #10-12

- Define a few unknown words on [|character trait list] || - Introduce STEAL web chart for characterization using RJ pg. 154

- Use transparency 14 to analyze character using the STEAL web || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 11-17] for each chapter read (Ch. 11-17 due Fri. 3/4)

- Complete [|Heat Journal 1 POV] || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide)

- [|character trait list] || March 4 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Friday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || - Pile journal #1 at table to be collected

- Get out reading guide and begin literature circle || - Literature Circle for HEAT chapters 11-17

- Complete guided practice on RJ pg. 155 || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 18-24] for each chapter read (Ch. 18-24 due Fri. 3/11) || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide)

-[|character trait list] || March 7 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Monday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || - Create a characterization of YOU in your vocab. notebook by creating a STEAL chart and conclusion statement || - Complete and discuss Reinforcement wkst 2-11A

- Begin completing [|characterization practice] || - Complete [|characterization practice] for tomorrow

- Prepare for characterization graded classwork tomorrow

- Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 18-24] for each chapter read (Ch. 18-24 due Fri. 3/11) || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide)

-[|character trait list] || March 8 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Tuesday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || - Get out [|characterization practice] HW || - Class review and discussion of [|characterization practice]

- Graded classwork "Thank You Ma'm" by Langston Hughes on characterization || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 18-24] for each chapter read (Ch. 18-24 due Fri. 3/11) || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide) || March 9 || - To identify literary theme as a message or insight about life
 * Wednesday,

- To differentiate between direct and indirect theme || - Finish - Graded classwork "Thank You Ma'm" by Langston Hughes on characterization

- Copy [|End unit 2 Vocab] #13-16 || - Review and discuss [|End unit 2 Vocab] new vocab #13-16

- Read and begin guided practice RJ pg. 167 || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 18-24] for each chapter read (Ch. 18-24 due Fri. 3/11) || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide) || March 10 || - To identify literary theme as a message or insight about life
 * Thursday,

- To differentiate between direct and indirect theme || - Write an example of a universal theme in your vocabulary notebook (see RJ pg. 166 for 'ideas') || - Complete and discuss guided practice RJ pg. 167

- Discuss and complete 2-12 Reinforcement wkst

- Read and begin PSSA COACH theme passages and identify theme for each (pgs. 177-178; pgs. 182, 184, 186) || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 18-24] for each chapter read (Ch. 18-24 due Fri. 3/11) || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide) || March 11 || - To identify literary theme as a message or insight about life
 * Friday,

- To differentiate between direct and indirect theme || - Get out HEAT reading guides and begin Ch. 18-24 literature circle || - Literature Circle for HEAT chapters 18-24

- Read and complete PSSA COACH theme passages and identify theme for each (pgs. 177-178; pgs. 182, 184, 186)

- Copy [|End unit 2 Vocab] #17-20 || - None || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide) ||
 * Monday, March 14 || - To use strategies for interpreting idioms in context

- To identify and analyze symbolizm and allusion in reading selections || - Review and discuss [|steps to reading pssa success] || - Complete RJ pg. 287 #1-4

- Discuss and complete guided practice on RJ pg. 341

- Complete Extension wkst 4-11 numbers 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, 3c || - None || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide)

[|steps to reading pssa success] || March 15 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Tuesday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || - None || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 25-28] for each chapter read (Ch. 25-28 due Mon. 3/21) || ***PSSA TESTING*** - None || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide)

[|steps to reading pssa success] ||
 * Wednesday, March 16 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || **- None** || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 25-28] for each chapter read (Ch. 25-28 due Mon. 3/21) || ***PSSA TESTING*** - None || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide)

[|steps to reading pssa success] || March 17 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Thursday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || - None || - Read HEAT according to[| reading plan]

- Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 25-28] for each chapter read (Ch. 25-28 due Mon. 3/21) || ***PSSA TESTING*** - None || [|Q-Matrix] (needed to complete reading guide)

[|steps to reading pssa success] || March 18 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Friday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || **- None** || - Complete [|Heat Reading Guide 25-28] for each chapter read (Ch. 25-28 due Mon. 3/21)

- Work on [|Heat project - characterization] (due Thursday, March 24) || ***PSSA TESTING*** - None || [|steps to reading pssa success] || March 21 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Monday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || **-** Turn in reading guide 25-28 || - Turn in [|Heat Reading Guide 25-28]

- Work on [|Heat project - characterization] (due Thursday, March 24) || ***PSSA TESTING*** - None || [|steps to reading pssa success] || March 22 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Tuesday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || **-** None || - Work on [|Heat project - characterization] (due Thursday, March 24) || - Work on [|Heat project - characterization] (due Thursday, March 24) ||  || March 23 || - To identify methods of direct and indirect characterization
 * Wednesday,

- To analyze characterization details to draw conclusions about characters in reading || - None || - Work on [|Heat project - characterization] (due Thursday, March 24) || - Work on [|Heat project - characterization] (due Thursday, March 24) ||  || March 24 || - To develop a comprehensive character trait list for major characters in a novel || - Place HEAT projects on desktop || - Project gallery walk
 * Thursday,

- Fill in comprehensive character trait list ([|Heat project gallery walk]) for HEAT according to student projects || - None ||  ||
 * Friday, March 25 || - To restate information and emphasize key points

- To paraphrase an informational reading passage

- To define unfamiliar words when reading to paraphrase || - Copy new [|Unit 4 Vocabulary] #1-4 (pg. 282) || - (4-2) Paraphrasing: review of vocabulary and 4 step process on pg. 282

- Guided practice: read, mark, and respond to questions #1-2 on pg. 283 || - Finish pg. 283 #1 and 2 ||  || March 28 || - To restate information and emphasize key points
 * Monday,

- To paraphrase an informational reading passage

- To define unfamiliar words when reading to paraphrase || - Copy new [|Unit 4 Vocabulary] #5-8 (pg. 322) || - Review of paraphrasing pg. 283

- Read "Glass" on pg. 284, and answer #1 and 2 on pg. 285 || - RJ pg. 285 #1-2 ||  || March 29 || - To use logical thought and facts from reading to draw conclusions
 * Tuesday,

- To connet details to draw conclusions

- To use graphic organizers to develop conclusions || - Get out RJ pg. 285 || - Review HW from Monday (RJ pg. 285, paraphrasing)

- (4-9) Drawing Conclusions: Review [|Unit 4 Vocabulary] #5-8

- Read and discuss p. 322 flow chart

- Guided practice pg. 323 || - Finish RJ pg. 323 ||  || March 30 || - To use logical thought and facts from reading to draw conclusions
 * Wednesday,

- To connet details to draw conclusions

- To use graphic organizers to develop conclusions || - Open RJ to homework pg. 323 || - Review drawing conclusions process by discussing pg. 323

- Read and complete RJ p. 324 – 325 #1

- Discuss and analyze pg. 324 || - Complete reinforcement worksheet 4-9 ||  ||
 * Thursday, March 31 || - To use logical thought and facts from reading to draw conclusions

- To connet details to draw conclusions

- To use graphic organizers to develop conclusions || - Get out HW wkst 4-9 || - Review HW wkst 4-9

- Brief assessment of drawing conclusions

- Copy new [|Unit 4 Vocabulary] #9-16 (pg. 304)

- Discuss/review vocab. #9-14 || - None ||  ||
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