Big Question: How does "Trouble River" compare to other texts we've read?
Project: Animal Reports
Vocabulary Review:
Curiosity-an eager desire to know or learn Glorious-magnificent; splendid Granite-a very hard gray or pink rock that is formed when lava cools slowly underground Ruins-what is left after a building, wall, etc., has fallen to pieces Terraced- formed into a flat, level land with steep sides; terraces are often made in hilly areas to create more space for farming Thickets-bushes or small trees growing close together Torrent-a violent, rushing stream of water Coil-anything that is coiled; one wind or turn of a coil; twisted piece Rappel-to lower yourself down the face of a cliff by means of a rope fastened to the top of the cliff and placed around your body, so that the rope can gradually be lengthened Trekked-traveled slowly by any means Descent-to climb down from a higher to a lower place Ridge- the long and narrow upper part of something; narrow chain of hills Void-an empty space Foresaw-saw or knew beforehand Shaft-a long, narrow, usually vertical hole Anticipation-excitement; act of anticipating; looking forward to; expectation Continent-land mass; one of the seven great masses of land on Earth Convergence-joining; act or process of meeting at a point Depart-to leave; go away Forbidding- threatening; causing fear or dislike; looking dangerous or unpleasant Heaves-hoists; rises; rises and falls alternatively Icebergs-masses of ice that float in the ocean; large masses of ice detached from glaciers and floating in the sea Loomed-appeared dimly or vaguely as a large, threatening shape Rille-a long, narrow valley on the surface of the moon Runt-animal, person, or plant that is smaller than the usual size. Staggered-became unsteady Summoning- stirring to action; rousing Taunted-jeered at; mocked; reproached Trench-any ditch; deep furrow Trudged -walked wearily or with effort
Skill: Draw Conclusions / Main Idea and Details / Compare and Contrast / Setting, Plot, Theme
Genre: ?? Lets Decide Together !!
Monday:
Goal: Today we will learn the importance of character traits by examining "Dewey" in Trouble River.
(Small Group: Character Profile)
1. Partner Read and Discuss Trouble River and complete the study guide.
2. Complete the Story Elements page. (Graded)
3. Student Survey
4. Moby Max Stories (Literature)
Tuesday:
Goal: Today we will continue to read Trouble River while analyzing various story elements.
(Small Group: Fluency )
1. Small Group read and discuss Trouble River and complete the Section Study Guide.
2. Complete this Character Profile of "Dewey" or "Grandma" in Trouble River. (Graded)
Wednesday:
Goal: Today we will continue to read Trouble River while drawing conclusion and using evidence to support our opinions.
(Small Group: Fluency)
1. Draw conclusions as a whole group. Write responses in our Journals.
2. Earn Points on Read Theory
Project: Work on Animal Report. (All research is due Friday)
Thursday:
Goal: Today we will practice comparing and contrasting different characters in similar texts.
(Small Group: Fluency)
1. Create a google drawing that accurately compares and contrasts Dewey in Trouble River to the main character in Moonwalkers. (Graded)
2. Take DAZE quiz
Project: Work on Animal Report. (All research is due Friday)
Friday:
Goal: We will present our comparing and contrasting projects.
1. Present Projects
2. Research for Animal Report (Graded)
3. Read Theory
Goal: Today we will learn the importance of character traits by examining "Dewey" in Trouble River.
(Small Group: Character Profile)
1. Partner Read and Discuss Trouble River and complete the study guide.
2. Complete the Story Elements page. (Graded)
3. Student Survey
4. Moby Max Stories (Literature)
Tuesday:
Goal: Today we will continue to read Trouble River while analyzing various story elements.
(Small Group: Fluency )
1. Small Group read and discuss Trouble River and complete the Section Study Guide.
2. Complete this Character Profile of "Dewey" or "Grandma" in Trouble River. (Graded)
Wednesday:
Goal: Today we will continue to read Trouble River while drawing conclusion and using evidence to support our opinions.
(Small Group: Fluency)
1. Draw conclusions as a whole group. Write responses in our Journals.
2. Earn Points on Read Theory
Project: Work on Animal Report. (All research is due Friday)
Thursday:
Goal: Today we will practice comparing and contrasting different characters in similar texts.
(Small Group: Fluency)
1. Create a google drawing that accurately compares and contrasts Dewey in Trouble River to the main character in Moonwalkers. (Graded)
2. Take DAZE quiz
Project: Work on Animal Report. (All research is due Friday)
Friday:
Goal: We will present our comparing and contrasting projects.
1. Present Projects
2. Research for Animal Report (Graded)
3. Read Theory