September 15

Four Types of Sentences - Notes from slide (next)

- Types of sentences handout (formative grade)

Eleven by Sandra Cisneros, p. 198-200 literature text

- review literary elements & read and discuss selection

- review & annotate for narrative elements: setting, p.o.v., characters, conflict, plot, sensory images, figurative language, symbolism, theme

- INDEPENDENTLY complete plot diagram (formative grade)

Homework: Study Literary Terms - TEST on Thursday

Warm Up: Knowsys Group 2 - Scenarios

Types of Sentences Declarative

- makes a statement of fact, fib, or

opinion - ends with a period

My birthday is December 16.

We will celebrate with chocolate cake.

Interrogative

- asks a question - ends with a question mark

Is age more than a number?

Do you feel older on the day of your birthday?

Exclamatory

- expresses a strong feeling/emotion - ends with an exclamation mark

Happy birthday!

I’m so embarrassed!

Imperative

- gives a command or makes a request - ends with a period

Open your presents now. Blow out the candles.

September 16

Sentence Fragments

- power point notes

- practice pgs. 57-58

Eleven by Sandra Cisneros, p. 198-200 literature text

- Revisit plot diagram

- summary (SWBS strategy)

- Discuss levels of questions & write for story

Homework: Complete Literary Terms Review

(matching) - Test on Thursday

Warm Up: Knowsys Group 2 – Fill-in-the-Blank (on back)

September 17

Literary Terms Review - Review terms & practice applying to a cold read

- “Boar Out There” – annotate, answer questions, review

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 - Introduce STEAL Chart (characterization) - Paraphrase the “Ballad of Birmingham” poem - analyze narrative elements

Homework: Study Literary Terms - Test tomorrow

Warm Up: Knowsys Group 2 – Synonyms

Progress Reports Sent Home Today

September 18

Literary Terms TEST

Hwk: study for Knowsys 2 Quiz;

complete STEAL chart for a character

from Watsons

Warm Up: Review for test

September 19

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 - author’s purpose

- Paraphrase Newsweek article on bombing

- Analyze expository elements

Homework: Study Knowsys Group 3 vocabulary

Warm Up: review for quiz, check STEAL charts Knowsys Group 2 Quiz Assign Group 3

Run-on Sentences

-PPT notes & guided practice

-practice pgs. 59-60 (formative grade)