Today in ELA 3/31

I Can...
-Compare LATs and set writing goals for future units. 


Activities:

LATS

Elements of Literature Skills

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences/Definitions
Log-in to your NEWSELA Account using the Sign Up Code 6AYDJK to become a part of Turbeville2015

Today in ELA 3/30

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."


Activities:
Prompt-Now that you have read and discussed “The Hero’s Journey,” reflect on the idea of “hero” that you had at the beginning of class. Has it changed? How? If it hasn't changed, how can this idea of a hero’s “journey” become part of your idea of a “hero?”

Connecting Quotes-
"The Hero's Journey" & The Lightning Thief

Figurative Language Skills

Homework:
Spelling: Rewrite and 1st 5 Sentences
Set up a NEWSELA Account using the Sign Up Code 6AYDJK to become a part of Turbeville2015

Today in ELA 3/27

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."


Activities:
Hero's Journey 

Share Text Evidence-
"The Hero's Journey" & The Lightning Thief

Connecting Quotes

Exit Ticket-Now that you have read and discussed “The Hero’s Journey,” reflect on the idea of “hero” that you had at the beginning of class. Has it changed? How? If it hasn't changed, how can this idea of a hero’s “journey” become part of your idea of a “hero?”

Homework:
Finish Text Evidence Chart

Today in ELA 3/26

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."

Activities:
Hero's Journey 

Share Flags
Text Evidence-"The Hero's Journey" & The Lightning Thief

Homework:
Finish Text Evidence Chart

Today in ELA 3/25

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."


Activities:
Grab Bag Review- Match up the stage of a hero's journey with the correct description

Act II Notes-"The Hero's Journey"

Video Clips
The Magic Flight- 

Confronting the Father-

Master of Two Worlds- The End

Exit Ticket-Now that you have read and discussed “The Hero’s Journey,” reflect on the idea of “hero” that you had at the beginning of class. Has it changed? How? If it hasn’t changed, how can this idea of a hero’s “journey” become part of your idea of a “hero?”

Homework:
Flag in Reading- Moments of a Hero's Journey

Today in ELA 3/24

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."


Activities:
Grab Bag Review- Match up the stage of a hero's journey with the correct description

Act II Notes- Continue taking notes on Act II of a Hero's Journey

Video Clips
Allies and Helpers- Hercules Meets Pegasus
Pegasus Tribute

Road of Trials- Zero to Hero

The Supreme Ordeal- Hercules Loses His Strength
Hercules vs Hades

Exit Ticket-
Can you think of any other heroes that "fit" the descriptions, of a hero's journey, we have discussed so far?

Homework:
Flag in Reading- Moments of a Hero's Journey as you read tonight

Today in ELA 3/23

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."


Activities:
Quickwrite- What is a Hero?

Notes-"The Hero's Journey"

Homework:
None

Today in ELA 3/19

I Can...

~I can explain a topic and take a position that can be supported by a variety of trustworthy sources.
~ I can quote or paraphrase information found for my finished work.

Writing Workshop

Opinion Writing
Volcano vs Earthquake

Guiding Question:
Which would you rather experience?

Homework:

Write at least ONE Volcano/Earthquake Body Paragraph

Today in ELA 3/18

I Can...

~I can explain a topic and take a position that can be supported by a variety of trustworthy sources.
~ I can quote or paraphrase information found for my finished work.

Writing Workshop

Opinion Writing
Volcano vs Earthquake

Guiding Question:
Which would you rather experience?

Homework:

Write at least ONE Volcano/Earthquake Body Paragraph

Today in ELA 3/17

I Can...

~I can explain a topic and take a position that can be supported by a variety of trustworthy sources.
~ I can quote or paraphrase information found for my finished work.

Writing Workshop

Opinion Writing
Volcano vs Earthquake

Guiding Question:
Which would you rather experience?

Homework:

Write at least ONE Volcano/Earthquake Body Paragraph