Reading Workshop You will earn credit today for having YOUR OWN AR BOOK and reading independently without distracting others.
Warm up: As you walk around to the posters and read the other claims, write who could be the speaker of each claim on the post-its I've given you. Stick the post-its next to the paragraph it fits with. Parents? students? teachers? teens? psychologists? grandparents? a certain politician? mtv?... etc. When finished, head back to your desk.
Brainstorm & Journal Write a paragraph from the point of view of your book’s protagonist. Capture his/her voice!!! Try to sound like the character does in the book! Determine a claim you will be arguing for, and include three pieces of evidence to prove it.
Character: Jonas from The Giver Tone: Frustrated POV: First Person As I walk down Main Street, I have to stifle back a yawn. This town is as boring as being grounded in the middle of summer. It’s such a drag, my grandma could probably be nominated prom-queen a hundred years in a row, if we even celebrated such things. After all, not only is everybody around me pale, but we can’t even kick back and enjoy music or art. I don’t even get to eat cake on my birthday! Anyone planning on purchasing real estate in this community better think twice if they don’t want to live in a trite and tasteless town. Begins with sub- ordinate clause. Action Simile Hyperbole Evidence Alliteration
Essential Questions: In what ways is our identity defined by others? How does society influence our identity and the choices we make? Why is it essential to understand our past as we move into our future?
I will… Read to comprehend an author's development of point of view, irony, and figurative language. Read collaboratively in a group to apply reading strategies and to take ownership of my own learning. Apply literary elements and figurative language to my own writing.
Vocab: justice/injustice symbolism personification point of view the bystander effect reciprocal teaching
Turn & Talk What does it mean to be a bystander? Give an example. Be prepared to share what your partner said.
The Bystander Effect
Video clip – What Would You Do? facebook/story?id= Discuss: Have you ever been in a similar situation? How did you react? What would you do if you witnessed this going on?
“Bystander Psychology” I will demonstrate close reading strategies and annotation during group work to identify an author’s viewpoint and arguments. I will craft an argument based on research and personal experience. I will plan and draft a persuasive essay.
“Bystander Psychology” In pairs, you will take turns reading aloud this article and marking it up. Follow its directions carefully. THE MORE NOTES YOU TAKE, THE BETTER. WE WILL BE USING THIS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH.
Reciprocal Teaching I will demonstrate close reading strategies and annotation during group work to identify an author’s viewpoint and arguments.
Brainstorm & Journal In what ways is your identity defined by others? Support your answer with specific evidence.
Brainstorm & Journal Why is it essential to understand our past as we move into our future? Support your answer with evidence.