Friday, October 4

Objectives: Today I will explore characters in my Readers' Workshop book.

Homework:

• 5-word vocabulary check on Wednesday, 10/9 (instructions, graphic organizer)
• Keep bringing your Readers' Workshop book to class!

Agenda:

• Journal about one (or more) of the following for 8 minutes:
  • ​Would you rather be completely invisible for one day or be able to fly for one day? Why?
  • Would you rather eat a bowl full of crickets or a bowl full of worms? Why?
  • Would you rather live on the beach or in a cabin in the woods? Why?
  • Write about anything that's on your mind.
• 2-Point Reading Response Rubric
  • ​We've been practicing different ways to illustrate ideas in a text
  • Today you'll be applying them to your Readers' Workshop book
  • When I grade notebooks, this is the rubric I'll be using for reading responses
  • Glue this into your notebook!
• Create a character web in your journal!
  • ​Create a character web for the main character in your readers' workshop book (if there is more than one main character, choose one)
  • Think about personality traits, interests, how the character deals with problems...
  • Use evidence like we did for The Junkyard Wonders 
• Get reading!
  • ​When you're done with your response, start reading your readers' workshop book.
  • Help create a peaceful environment where you and other students can focus!

Daily Agenda Slideshow