Goal: Gain overview of skills, terms, and topics in Unit Two.
Class started with a discussion and brainstorming in response to this question: What makes a good story?
Next, students previewed the academic and literary vocabulary on page 86 by labeling each vocabulary word with a Q (question; never heard of it), H (heard of it, but not confident), or T (I could teach it!). Students had the opportunity to read through the table of contents (pages 86-7) and the description of the first embedded assessment--an original narrative (fiction/nonfiction--on page 88.
Students used this note-taking guide to record the definitions for each element of a short story. If you were absent today, you can look up these definitions in the glossary of your SpringBoard book.
Class started with a discussion and brainstorming in response to this question: What makes a good story?
Next, students previewed the academic and literary vocabulary on page 86 by labeling each vocabulary word with a Q (question; never heard of it), H (heard of it, but not confident), or T (I could teach it!). Students had the opportunity to read through the table of contents (pages 86-7) and the description of the first embedded assessment--an original narrative (fiction/nonfiction--on page 88.
Students used this note-taking guide to record the definitions for each element of a short story. If you were absent today, you can look up these definitions in the glossary of your SpringBoard book.
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Students had some trouble completing the diagram on page 89, but most were able to plot exposition, climax, and resolution. In the center belongs conflict.
For homework, students need to verify definitions for vocabulary on page 90: characters, main character/protagonist, minor characters, theme, point of view, irony, imagery, figurative language, symbol, and allusion. In addition, on separate paper, they need to complete the "Planning a Story" activity on page 90 which includes identifying character characteristics as well as two types of conflict.
For homework, students need to verify definitions for vocabulary on page 90: characters, main character/protagonist, minor characters, theme, point of view, irony, imagery, figurative language, symbol, and allusion. In addition, on separate paper, they need to complete the "Planning a Story" activity on page 90 which includes identifying character characteristics as well as two types of conflict.