Unit 2: The Power of Power
Week of 9/28
Essential Questions
Why is my voice valuable to the world around me?
- How can I use my voice to understand the world around me?
Coming Soon
Animal Farm by George Orwell
The 1st six weeks will end on October 2nd. We will be reading Animal Farm by George Orwell in the 2nd six weeks. I wanted to let you know ahead of time to start acquiring this book. I also encourage you to check out the Book Xchange box in our school library to see if you might obtain a copy there.
You need a copy of the book in class on Monday, 10/5
Monday, 9/28
Children's Story
Everything you need to know!
In Class:
- Introduce Children’s Story Project and Rubric
- Choose Theme of Children’s Story
- Outline Children’s Story
- Theme
- Writing Process
Homework:
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - 120 minutes between 9/8 and 10/2
- Membean Quiz Friday
- Bring Animal Farm to class Monday
Tuesday, 9/29
In Class:
- SSR
- Plot Diagram Check
- Children’s Story Text
Skills of Focus:
- Plot
Homework:
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - 120 minutes between 9/8 and 10/2
- Membean Quiz Friday
- Bring Animal Farm to class Monday
Wednesday, 9/30
In Class:
- SSR
- Children’s Story Text
Skills of Focus:
- Plot
- Characterization
- Character Development
Homework:
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - 120 minutes between 9/8 and 10/2
- Membean Quiz Friday
- Bring Animal Farm to class Monday
Thursday, 10/1
In Class:
- SSR
- Children’s Story Text
- Plot
- Characterization
- Character Development
Homework:
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - 120 minutes between 9/8 and 10/2
- Membean Quiz Friday
- Bring Animal Farm to class Monday
Friday, 10/2
Indoor Pep Rally!
In Class:
- Membean Vocabulary Quiz
- Children’s Story Text Check
Skills of Focus:
- Vocabulary Development
- Writing Process
Homework:
- Bring Animal Farm to class Monday