The Giver Chapter 1 Recap
& more
Agenda
• See whiteboard.
Standard and Objective
• Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
• S.W.B.A.T. determine the theme including how it is expressed through details by creating a utopia using both graphic organizer and internet source.
Study
• Study will be given 15 minutes to review notes or text before taking Chapter one assessment.
The Giver Activity: 25 minutes
• Student will be able to complete “The Giver” activity.
Reading: 25 minutes
• Student will engage in class read aloud.• Student will follow along using graphic
organizer.
Narrative Writing
Week SevenThree weeks to Benchmarks!
Agenda
• See whiteboard.
Do Now: five seven minutes
• Get your folders• Turn to a blank page• Date: top right corner• Title (center): Personal Narrative:
Introduction Paragraph
Standard & ObjectiveEngage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
S.W.B.A.T engage reader by creating an introductory paragraph setting a problem, situation, narrator, character(s), and creating a specific event.
Notes
• We will take a close look at narrative essay writing.• As always, please make sure to copy
everything in red.
Engagement: Hook?
• Pose a question or statement/quote• Just as I have mentioned, the first
sentence must be engaging.• Possible engaging techniques?
“I or someone else”
• The second sentence is a perfect time to introduce a character(s).
• You can introduce yourself or someone else.
• Example: When I was child, I…
The Reason
• Within the introduction, please include a problem, situation or observation.
• I knew I had a final the next day; however, I decided to play basketball.
Characters
• Also, please include other characters that are important to your personal narrative.
• Example:• While I prepared to go play basketball, my
father, Javier Flores Sr., kept telling me to study.
Recurring sentence
• The final sentence must be the overall reason why you are writing this personal narrative.
• Example:• The situation proved to be better if I would
have stayed home and listen to my dad; I broke my leg a few hours after I made my decision.
Independent work: 25 minutes • Student will be given the opportunity to grade
an introductory paragraph.• Guidelines:–Receive both rubric and introductory
paragraph–Use your notes and rubric to grade
paragraph–Complete checklist and questions
Independent Work: 30 minutes
• Please follow URL:
• tinyurl.com/kfudfdg• Please complete introductory paragraph
and share with teacher.