May 16-20, 2011
Small Group Literature Circles
Follow the directions below in order to complete the tasks for today's class
The Agenda for the Week of May 16-20
Standards (Review)
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Essential Questions (Review)
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ELA5R1.1a. Identifies and analyzes the elements of setting, characterization, and conflict in plot..
ELA5R1.2 f. Identifies and analyzes main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details.
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1. How can I use writing to discuss my thoughts and opinions?
2. What are strategies I can use to analyze fictional structures?
3. How can I make appropriate comments in order to take part in online discussion?
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Monday, May 16
Whole Group:
- Discuss how to make appropriate comments on discussion boards; what makes a strong comment? Students will look at what things are appropriate on any social network and what is not. Students will also talk about what topics should and should not be discussed on academic sites such as Edmodo.
Materials Needed
- Projector & Laptop
- Wireless Keyboard
- ActiveSlate
- Edmodo.com
Homework
Read for 15 minutes and check into Edmodo Small Groups
Tuesday, May 17
Teacher Group:
- Discuss current small group novel
- Teacher-Student Conferences
Independent Group 1:
Independent Group 2:
- Edmodo Discussion Boards
- Glogster Book Reports (see rubric on Edmodo)
Materials Needed
Homework
- Read for 15 minutes and check into Edmodo Small Groups
Wednesday, May 18
Teacher Group:
- Discuss current small group novel
- Teacher-Student Conferences
Independent Group 1:
Independent Group 2:
- Edmodo Discussion Boards
- Glogster Book Reports (see rubric on Edmodo)
Materials Needed
Homework
- Read for 15 minutes and check into Edmodo Small Groups
Thursday, May 19
Teacher Group:
- Discuss current small group novel
- Teacher-Student Conferences
Independent Group 1:
- Create Field Day Country Flags
Independent Group 2:
- Edmodo Discussion Boards
- Glogster Book Reports (see rubric on Edmodo)
Materials Needed
Homework
- Read for 15 minutes and check into Edmodo Small Groups
Friday, May 20
FIELD DAY
Materials Needed
- Water
- Towel
- Green or Field Day shirt
Homework
- Read for 15 minutes and check into Edmodo Small Groups
Differentiation
Choice Boards and Portfolios are used often in order to provide students with opportunities to show their reading abilities through various ways and in work that showcases their strengths Students will be placed in flexible groups in order to receive small group instruction. Groups will be created from ability and behavior, and changed as needed. Within each group teachers will scaffold, remediate, implement peer tutoring, and adjust instruction as needed
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