Today in ELA 3/24

I Can...
-Select evidence from "The Hero's Journey" that aligns with The Lightning Thief.    
-Write a paragraph describing how Percy's experiences align with "The Hero's Journey." 


Activities:
Peer Editing
Hero's Journey, Act III

Homework:
Read Chapter 8
Purpose for reading- Qualities of a Hero (Use Notes)  

Today in ELA 3/20

Career Day- 1/2 Day


Homework:
Read Chapter 7- Write Paragraph

Today in ELA 3/19

I Can...
-Select evidence from "The Hero's Journey" that aligns with The Lightning Thief.    
-Write a paragraph (with a partner) to describe how excerpts in The Lightning Thief align to "The Hero's Journey," citing evidence from both texts. 


Activities:
Chapter 6 Quiz
Selecting Evidence Paragraph

Homework:
Read Chapter 7- Write a Paragraph
Purpose for reading- Qualities of a Hero (Use Notes)  
Work on Project for SS

Today in ELA 3/18

I Can...
-Explain the relationship between a quote from The Lightning Thief and a quote from "The Hero's Journey."
-Select evidence from "The Hero's Journey" that aligns with The Lightning Thief.    
-Write a paragraph (with a partner) to describe how excerpts in The Lightning Thief align to "The Hero's Journey," citing evidence from both texts. 


Activities:
Carousel of Quotes-In Triads: 1 Quote Each
"The Hero's Journey" (5-7)

Homework:
Read Chapter 6
Purpose for reading- Qualities of a Hero (Use Notes)  
Work on Project for SS

Today in ELA 3/17

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?
"The Hero's Journey"
Exit Ticket

Homework:
Read Chapter 5
Purpose for reading  
Work on Project for SS

Today in ELA 3/14

I Can...
-Make inferences about Percy citing evidence from the text.
-Produce clear writing about my reading of The Lightning Thief.   
-Cite evidence from the text when answering questions and discussing a new section of The Lightning Thief. 

Activities:
Mid-Unit 1 Assessment

Homework:
Catch up on reading
Work on Project for SS

Today in ELA 3/13

Modified Schedule- 2 hour delay

I Can...
-determine the meaning of words using prefixes and context clues.  
-Cite evidence from the text when answering questions and discussing Percy's character in The Lightning Thief. 

Activities:
Check Evidence Flags
Prefixes
Group Questions 

Homework:
PJLT Prefix Hunt
Mid-Unit Assessment tomorrow
Spelling