Monday | Motif 3 Cyberjournal Today you will construct your third of four cyberjournals for the class novel. Begin by introducing the book and author followed by the character what has happened to them in their life. Then explain the motif, what it is, why it is relevant in the character's life and what it helps the reader understand about the character.
Thursday
Do Now | Mix n' Mingle How have Melinda and Ben changed throughout the novel? Reading Workshop | 20 minutes Studio Time | Set Goal Assignment Notebook
Do Now | Silent Reading
Thinking Routine | Motif #3
Exit Slip | How has the main character changed since the start of the book? Do Now | Silent Reading
Do Next | What is a tableaux? Tableaux Set Up Groups STEP 1: Silently consider the meaning of a specific event in the book Speak/Deadline that reveals something important the main character. When directed, discuss collectively BUT don't let the other groups know which event you!! STEP 2: Decide how to best capture its meaning in a tableau. Decide what the tableau will look like by answering the following questions:
STEP 3: When your group is presenting the frozen image, each individual (whether they represent a person, object, or symbol) will be tapped. At that time you will speak out a phrase or sentence which gives a clue as to who or what you are in the tableau or what your character may be feeling (this is called inferencing). STEP 4: Each group will share the tableau with the class. As an audience member, be prepared to discuss:
Do Now | Silent Reading
Marking Period 3 Chapters 11-15 Thinking Routine | Conflict
Assignment Notebook Thinking Routines
Cyberjournals
Do Now | Silent Reading
Marking Period 3 Chapters 11-15 Cybejournal | Please Don't Take My Air Jordans
Assignment Notebook Thinking Routines
Cyberjournals
THURSDAY
Do Now | Share Out Prompt
Thinking Routine | Answer the following sentence in complete sentences. It is expected that you use descriptive details and quotes from the poem when necessary. Ensure that your reader fully understands your answers.
FRIDAY
Do Now | Mix n' Mingle So What?! What was the point of yesterday's poem? Why write a poem about Air Jordan's? What is it really about? Cyberjournal Turn your thinking routine from yesterday into a cyberjournal analysis.
Publication
Motif Thinking Routine DUE TODAY!
Do Now | Silent Reading
You may choose between your independent reading book and class book. Reading Log
Writing Workshop | Part 1 Motif Today you will construct your first of four cyberjournals for the class novel. Begin by introducing the book and author followed by the character what has happened to them in their life. Then explain the motif, what it is, why it is relevant in the character's life and what it helps the reader understand about the character.
Conferences | conference with Addie before submitting your cyberjournal in the éPortfolio Submission Form "If you stay true to yourself and stay on your path—as in, keep on moving—good things will come. Eventually."
Do Now | Silent Reading Thinking Routine | Claim, Support, So What?! Motifs: A motif is a re-occurring symbol. The repetition of the symbol helps us, as the readers, understand the big picture (theme) by the end of the novel. Below is a list of the motifs that appear in Speak. Put the name of the motif as the title. Underneath the title, explain why you think it is important and what it helps you understand as the reader
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