DO NOW 9/24/12 Would you rather watch a movie trailer

for your favorite movie or see the whole movie? Explain why.

STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES

3.1 Writing and Composition: Composing literary and narrative texts that incorporate a range of stylistic devices demonstrates knowledge of genre features3.2 Writing and Composition: Organization is used when composing informational and persuasive texts3.3 Writing and Composition: Editing writing for proper grammar, usage, mechanics, and clarity improves written workWhen I write does it say what I want to say? How do I put what I can say out loud into my writing?TSWBAT imagine a world where earth has been destroyed and will complete the captain’s log journal as a final draft.

ASSESSMENT Captain’s Logs will be graded with the

TCAP. Students will score at least a 70%.

AGENDA Warm-Up and Discuss  Introduce Standard, Objective, and

Agenda for the day. Lesson: - You know the topic but need to add the

details. - Sample paragraph 1 vs sample

paragraph 2 - highlight the details - Writing time Captain’s Log Final Draft

typed. Due Tomorrow (Tuesday).

ON TOPIC BUT LACKS DETAILS

ON TOPIC WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS

CAPTAIN’S LOG JOURNAL 1 We are leaving Earth and you are

journaling about it: Describe your feelings as the rocket takes off and you see Earth fading away. Describe the things from Earth you will miss. Talk about the things you look forward to about life on Mars. Describe the one item you are holding in your lap and why you are taking it with you.

HOMEWORK Captain’s Log Final Draft Due Tomorrow

(Tuesday)

EXIT TICKET Why is it important to add details to

your writing?

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DO NOW 9/25 What is the most exciting part of the book so far? Why did you choose this part?

STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Reading for All Purposes: Literary elements, characteristics, and ideas are interrelated and guide the comprehension of literary and fictional texts2.2 Reading for All Purposes: Informational and persuasive texts are summarized and evaluated What has happened in the book so far?

TSWBAT complete an open book quiz to be able to recall what is happening in the book and relate it to the world around them.

AGENDA Warm-Up and Discuss Introduce Standard, Objective, and

Agenda for the day. Lesson: Turn in Captain’s Log Journals Open book quiz over May 7-May 24th Why? To review what has happened in the

book. Read the directions carefully – show what

you know. Use your book to look up some information. TCAP is always open book. Pages 1-51. No computer today.

ASSESSMENT The Quiz will be worth 40 points 4 multiple choice worth 4 total (DOK1) 3 short answer worth 12 total (DOK1 and 2) 1 essay worth 24 total (DOK 3) 4 Bonus Vocabulary Words

EXIT TICKET Confident or Not poster Why?

STUDY SMART Silent Choice Reading 20 minutes Illustrate a part of what you read

today – Write the title of the book. The Author. Your name.Draw your picture.Write a sentence to describe it.

DO NOW 9/26 What inventions have been made to

reach unmet needs? Why was it created?

Examlpes - Storm warning system, thermal blankets, backup generators, water purifiers…

2ND HOUR INVENTION/SERVICES LIST Military Food Packages – food that

doesn’t go bad, easy to travel with Solar panels – generate electricity when

the sun is out, helps when generators go down

Cell phones – to talk to people when you are out at other places – emergencies

Portable cooler – keep stuff cold GPS – track your position and know

where to go

4TH HOUR INVENTIONS/ SERVICES Cars – help travel faster Microwave – heat food quicker Water filtration – clean impurities out of

the water Shopping cart – carry food Cars that can park themselves – help

with technology and parking Books – record history Airplanes – to travel further faster than

car/boat

7TH HOUR INVENTIONS/SERVICES

Bicycles – to get around and travel faster – before cars Bullet proof vest – keep people safe – police, soldiers… Space Heaters –to keep warm Warning sirens theft – help people to know to call the police Warning sirens fire – call the fire department – save lives Guns – used for hunting, self defense Cars – travel instead of horses Fire – keep warm and cooking School – help learn, keep safe Inhaler – asthma helps with breathing Lamps – oil lamp – light when the power is out Flashlight – light instead of an oil lamp or candle Fire extinguisher – to put out a small fire Computer – easier to use than paper – storing files Medic kits – small useful kit to help in many situations

STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Reading for All Purposes: Literary elements, characteristics, and ideas are interrelated and guide the comprehension of literary and fictional texts2.2 Reading for All Purposes: Informational and persuasive texts are summarized and evaluatedWhy are new inventions made? How do people decide what is needed? TSWBAT Read through a section of pages and list unmet needs on a T chart with text citations from the book. Students will generate a list of ideas to solve the problem of these unmet needs

AGENDA Warm-Up and Discuss Introduce Standard, Objective, and Agenda for the

day. Lesson: Review of recent events in book – Quiz answers Read pp. mid 55-60 71-77 pdf book 4 minutes to brainstorm list of all needs (what was

happening that didn’t work well and what did they need but didn’t have). T Chart

Side 1 – page # and need Side 2 – idea to solve the problem Pair Share and add ideas to own list Circle 2-3 ideas from today that you think others might

really need

ASSESSMENT 5 participation points for T Chart with 2-

3 examples of unmet needs with imagined solutions to the problem.

EXIT TICKET Think Pair Share – 1 unmet need and an

idea that you have for a solution – invention or new service.

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DO NOW 9/27/12 What does each character do that could

help them in the story?

Mom – writer; Matt – college student; Miranda – high school student, athletic; Jonny – middle school student, athletic; Ms. Nesbit – Old wise woman; Peter - doctor

STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Reading for All Purposes: Literary elements, characteristics, and ideas are interrelated and guide the comprehension of literary and fictional texts2.2 Reading for All Purposes: Informational and persuasive texts are summarized and evaluated4.2 Research and Reasoning: Logical information requires documented sourcesHow can a person’s background help him/her survive in a catastrophic situation?TSWBAT Read through a section of pages and list unmet needs on a T chart with text citations from the book. Students will generate a list of ideas to solve the problem of these unmet needs

AGENDA Warm-Up and Discuss Introduce Standard, Objective, and Agenda for the

day. Lesson:  Review characters - new character – Peter – mom’s BF Read pp. mid 60-67 Pdf book 77-85 4 minutes to brainstorm list of all needs (what was

happening that didn’t work well and what did they need but didn’t have). T Chart

Side 1 – page # and need Side 2 – idea to solve the problem Pair Share New person today! and add ideas to own list Circle 2-3 ideas from today that you think others might

really need

ASSESSMENT T Chart with 2-3 examples of

unmet needs with imagined solutions to the problem.

Write in your notebook a possible invention or service that you could create to help people in times of a natural disaster.

STUDY SMART Pen Pals – Preference Boy or Girl

(notecard) Library time – return, renew, check out a

new book at a harder reading level than the last one you had.

Read in individually chosen books Write down 3-5 words that you don’t

know and write the page number where you find each one

find the definitions tomorrow!

STUDY SMART 9/28/12 Achieve 3000 Steps 1) Take the poll 2) email me a response 3) read the article 4) answer the questions 5) Answer the thought question

thoughtfully! 6) Silent Choice Reading of your new

book!

DO NOW 9/28/12 When Katrina hit many people

blamed the government for not doing enough. What could the government have done to prevent such damage and loss of life?

STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Reading for All Purposes: Literary elements, characteristics, and ideas are interrelated and guide the comprehension of literary and fictional texts2.2 Reading for All Purposes: Informational and persuasive texts are summarized and evaluated4.2 Research and Reasoning: Logical information requires documented sourcesWhat invention or service can I imagine that would help with the needs of the people in this catastrophy?TSWBAT Read and listen to a section of pages and list unmet needs on a T chart with text citations from the book. Students will choose 1 problem/ an unmet need to solve and will create an invention or service to fulfill this need.

AGENDA Warm-Up and Discuss Introduce Standard, Objective, and Agenda for the day. Lesson: Students have done this process for 2 days now Audio CD Pages 71-81 PDF book 90-98 As students listen they will continue to self- monitor by writing on

their Tchart and placing post it notes on a large class T-Chart – We will pause to Review

Side 1 – page # and need Side 2 – idea to solve the problem Add to class chart as you read. Quote from page 83 Dan – “I try not to think about it,” he said, “What’ll happen next, I

mean. But of course I do. And I get so angry. I know it’s nobody’s fault, but the government should have done something.”

“It could have warned people,” he said, “It could have evacuated people from the coastlines. Even if it turned out to be a false alarm. And there’s got to be something they could do about electricity. And gas prices. And food. Somewhere there’s got to be supplies of food that aren’t getting to us.”

EXIT TICKET Over the past three days we’ve listed

unmet needs for the characters in the book and we’ve listed possible solutions to these problems.

Write a paragraph to describe one idea you have for an invention or a support system that you would create to help individuals to fulfill one unmet need.

write a paragraph to describe one idea you have for an invention or a support system that you would create to help individuals to fulfill one unmet need.