Learning Target I can compare two characters’ experiences To better understand the author’s purpose in writing. By creating a chart in my I.J. 19

Reading: Monday 3-25 I.J. 19 Have your I.J. turned to page 19 and the yellow textbook to page 533. Read the Quickwrite section at the top left of the page. Write your response in your I.J.19 (using your best complete sentences)  When you finish, read a book silently.

Reading: Monday 3-25 I.J. 19 As we read, think about the two different situations the author describes. As you read, consider how they are similar and what the purpose of sharing both is. When you finish reading, create a chart like the one on page 540. (In the Reading Check box) Also, answer questions #5-6 in at least 3 complete sentences each.

Learning Target I can understand the main points of how to criticize literature To better understand a text By discussing one of these elements about a story we’ve read.

Reading: Thursday 3-28 I.J. 20 Think back to reading The Giver… Answer the following question in a complete paragraph in your I.J. 20 Do you think Jonas was a believable character, or do you think he was too unrealistic? Why? Explain your reasoning with examples. When you finish, read a book silently and have your book open to page 786.

Reading: Thursday 3-28 I.J. 20 Take notes from page 786-787 Literary Elements = Talk about a Story: Character Questions: Plot Points: Theme or Meaning: Talk about Poems: Talk about Nonfiction:

Learning Target I can evaluate evidence in a nonfiction text To make sure a text is appropriate, accurate, and adequate By answering questions about “Letter to the Editor”

Reading: Friday 3-29 I.J. 21 Have your textbook open to page 788 and your I.J. to page 21 Read an independent book silently.

Reading: Friday 3-29 I.J. 21 (Fill in Notes on the following… from page 788) Evaluating Evidence: (what does that mean?) Appropriate: Accurate: Adequate:

Reading: Friday 3-29 I.J. 21 While you read “Letter to the Editor” think about how you will evaluate the evidence they provide Answer questions #1-5 as you read the Letter Complete Practice Sections 1-2 on page 791 when you finish reading If you finish early, you can read an independent reading book.