SWBAT: Use context clues to arrive at word meaningful. SWBAT: Define vocabulary terms to use words in meaningful sentences. (6,7,8)
SWBAT: Analyze key themes characterization, and structural features of a fairytale or play to critique literature and discuss author's perspective and craft.
SWBAT: Identify 8 literary elements and 3 literary devices to create informational text trifold related to story and author.
Look what we've been reading! : Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'engle
Guide Questions:
Name the protagonist. Name the antagonist. Identify and discuss the following: setting, conflict, rising action, climax, resolution, author's perspective and imagery found in the novel.
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Vocabulary Words: How many can you define? Vocabulary quizzes and tests are customarily given each Friday.
Vocabulary Words Week of April 9
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Projects!
6th Graders will be designing informative trifold displays in the classroom this quarter.
As reinforcement, students write interesting papers, give powerful presentations, and create dynamic informational text to communicate to the audience their personal interests, hobbies, and literary knowledge.
Below, see a poster project completed last year as a prewriting exercise.