Connotation vs. Denotation

Objectives:

1. Use different types of verbs to complete/correct sentences.
2. Identify facts and opinions used to support claim(s) in an informational article.
3. Identify the connotation of words.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• use verbs in multiple forms.
• identify examples of fact and opinion in an informational article.
• identify the connotation of words.

IPI: Level 5
Bloom's: Level 3

Task List:

1. Correct verb usage errors in sentences on the Smartboard.
2. Notes over connotation and denotation.
3. Compare facts and opinions from yesterday's article with a group.
4. As a group, compile three facts and three opinions from the article; identify the connotation of five words from the article.

Fact vs. Opinion

Objectives:

1. Use different types of verbs to complete/correct sentences.
2. Identify facts and opinions used to support claim(s) in an informational article.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• use verbs in multiple forms.
• identify examples of fact and opinion in an informational article.

IPI: Level 3
Bloom's: Level 2

Task List:

1. Correct verb usage errors in sentences on the Smartboard.
2. Notes over fact and opinion.
3. Read teacher provided article and identify three examples of facts and three examples of opinions.

Resources:

• Fact vs. Opinion Guided Notes

Halloween

1/2 Day - No Classes!

Exploring Arguments, Part 2

Objectives:

1. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases.
2. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• define claim.
• define argument.

IPI: Level 5
Bloom's: Level 6

Task List:

1. Gallery Walk of Table Definitions for 'Claim' and 'Argument'.
2. Gallery Walk Response Sheet.
3. Teacher Provided Definitions for 'Claim' and 'Argument'.

Resources:

• Argument Gallery Walk Worksheet

Exploring Arguments, Part 1

Monday

October 29, 2012

Objectives:

1. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases.
2. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• define claim.
• define argument.

IPI: Level 5
Bloom's: Level 2

Task List:

1. Define the Terms 'Claim' and 'Argument' as a Table Group.
2. Create a Poster with Definitions, Parts of Speech, and Example Sentences.
3. Exit Ticket: 2 Things You Learned and 1 Thing You Wonder

Creative Writing Wrap-Up Day

Friday

October 26, 2012

Objective:

1. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write narratives to develop imagined events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

I Can Statements:

• I can write a narrative.
• I can use dialogue.
• I can use descriptive vocabulary and sensory language.
• I can use transitions to show relationships.
• I can provide a conclusion.

IPI: Level 5
Bloom's: Level 5

Task List:

1. Academic Vocabulary Retest Day
2. Create a Narrative via Round-Table Writing 
3. Comic Book Gallery Walk

Comic books are due at the end of class today!

Resources:

• Academic Vocabulary October

Comic Book Publishing, Part 4

Thursday

October 25, 2012

Objective:

1. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write narratives to develop imagined events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

I Can Statements:

• I can write a narrative.
• I can use dialogue.
• I can use descriptive vocabulary and sensory language.
• I can use transitions to show relationships.
• I can provide a conclusion.

IPI: Level 5
Bloom's: Level 5

Task List:

1. Academic Vocabulary Matching Game
2. Create Illustration Portion of Comic Book 
3. Create Comic Book Cover

Due Date: Comic books are due at the end of class on Friday, October 26, 2012.

Rubrics:

• Comic Book Conventions Checklist
• Comic Book Rubric

Templates:

• Portrait 4 box template
• Portrait 3 box template
• Landscape3 box template 

Resources:

• Academic Vocabulary October