Hours 2, 4, 8--Today students took the first part of a 3 part reading assessment. While not graded, the test is designed and endorsed by the Minnesota Department of Education to help us pin-point where our students need the most work in their reading growth. Part comprehension, part phonics, the results of the assessment will help us tailor our instruction to best meet the needs of our developing readers.
Students were also reminded that the lesson for vocab 18 is due on Wednesday.
Hours 3, 5--After a brief discussion on favorite genres for reading, we dove back into literary terminology. Today we tackled irony, theme, and direct & indirect characterization. Students received a copy of Roald Dahl's short story "Lamb to the Slaughter." The assignment for this text is to first read it, then determine the Point of View (1st or 3rd--If 1st, who is the narrator? If 3rd, is it omniscient, limited, or objective. Notes may be needed for this). Next, students will choose one of the supporting characters and rewrite the story from his or her perspective as a 1st person narrative.
In class tomorrow, I will give students some time to work and will have laptops available. If they want to use a laptop, they need to have a flash drive available as internet and printers will be unavailable. Flashdrives are available for purchase at $7 for a 1GB drive.
ASSIGNMENT:
Hours 2, 4, 8
- Vocab 18 due Wednesday
- Vocab quiz on Friday
- Read "Lamb to the Slaughter"
- Rewrite due Wednesday (see description above)
- Vocab 18 due Wednesday
- Vocab Quiz 18 on Friday
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