Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Learning Intentions
I can cite text-based evidence that provides the strongest support for my analysis of literary text. (RL.8.1)
I can analyze how specific dialogue or incidents in a plot propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. (RL.8.3)
I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases (L.8.4)
I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about eighth-grade topics, texts, and issues (SL.8.1)
Success Criteria
Unit 1, Lesson 2
•     I can make inferences to deepen my understanding of Inside Out & Back Again.
•     I can cite evidence from the novel to explain how incidents reveal aspects of Ha’s character.
•     I can use context clues to figure out word meanings.
•     I can participate in discussions about the text with a partner, small group, and the whole class.
•     Answers to text-dependent questions
•     Students’ notes: “Who Is Ha?”


Agenda
1.    Opening
A.   Engaging the Reader: Orienting to the Novel’s Text Structure (10 minutes)
B.   Review Learning Targets (5 minutes)
2.    Work Time
A.   Introduce “Things Close Readers Do” Using “1975: Year of the Cat” (15 minutes)
B.   Answering Text-Dependent Questions: “1975: Year of the Cat” (10 minutes)
3.    Closing and Assessment
A.   Debrief: Adding to Our “Things Close Readers Do” Anchor Chart (5 minutes)
4.    Homework
A.   Reread “1975: Year of the Cat,” complete classwork by adding two entries to your journal  and read pages 4–9 for gist
B.  TOPS report on The Outsiders due Friday
C.  Read a good book and get parent signatures

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