Monday, November 29th Bell Ringer: On your new bell ringer sheet answer the following question: Do you know the difference between flashback and foreshadowing? Can you guess what each word means?

Clear your mind -Use the stop and jot section of your Reader’s notebook, or a piece of lined paper in your binder. -Take 10 minutes and get all of your thoughts out on paper. DO not stop until the timer goes off.

Spelling Bee Information The top 15 spellers will be picked from the 6th grade. Our school-wide bee will be held after school during January, date to be determined. The winner of the school-wide spelling bee will represent River Bend at the Regional Spelling Bee on March 3rd at Stone Bridge High School.

Spelling Test -Take a lined piece of paper. -There will be 20 words, write each word down and try to spell it correctly.

Which ones did you spell correctly? *Pass your paper to someone at your table. *Put the number of correctly spelled words on the top of the paper.

Independent Reading Time or Free Write time Get out your independent reading book and start reading! OR Free write about something of your choice.

Tuesday, December 1st Bell ringer: Rewrite this sentence correctly: The write way to read a book is too find a quite place to relax. There are 3 mistakes.

Lesson on Flashback and Foreshadowing, have your Cornell notes sheet out. *You have a quiz this Friday on foreshadow and flashback

Sequence of Events The order of events in a story Key words: First, Next, Then, Finally

Flashback When a character remembers something from the past, it is called a flashback. It is like a memory. A flashback can be as short as a few sentences in a story, or a whole story can be a flashback.

Flashback Example Toy Story Example

Flashback Example Ratatouille Example

What is the flashback? "You're getting it. Good girl!" Anya cheered as she ran beside her little sister. Anya smiled, remembering when her dad had taught her to ride a bike. She could still see him running beside her, even when he didn't need to anymore! He'd always been so protective. But now, he was gone and she alone had to take care of the family. "I still need you, Dad," she whispered.

Why do writers use flashbacks? Flashbacks can give you information about a character to help you figure out his/her reasons for doing things. Our example would help you understand why Anya might turn down a chance to go to a college far away from home, even though that was her dream.

Foreshadowing Foreshadowing gives readers clues about what might happen later in a story. Being able to recognize a foreshadowing moment in a story can help you make good predictions.

Foreshadowing Example Even as a little kid, no one had to tell you that when Mrs. Rabbit told Peter, "Don't go into Mr. MacGregor's garden," he'd go – and get into trouble! The author's words foreshadowed danger.

Foreshadowing Example Lion King Example

Foreshadowing Example How many examples of foreshadowing can you find? Jaws Example

What is it foreshadowing? I looked at the speedometer. Paul was driving even faster. "Please slow down," I said. "We're coming to a really bad curve in the road!" But he didn't slow down and the snow was drifting higher and higher. I could hardly see the road!

Why do writers use foreshadowing? Foreshadowing "sets up" future events and builds suspense. You might not know why the author mentions something until later in the story.

What’s the difference? Flashback Foreshadowing

Partner Practice Write “flashback” or “foreshadow” on the appropriate arrow. Complete Practice 1 with your neighbor. Check out these flashbacks from UP.

Stations Check the timer during stations! Stations 1 and 3: Work together or separately. Turn in sheets! Station 2: Work together! Create one story on your poster paper. You must use at least 5 time order words to help you practice sequence of events.

Wednesday, December 2nd Bell ringer: Rewrite this sentence correctly: I could not beleive it are dog eat five hole banana’s!! There are 5 mistakes!

Clear your mind -Use the stop and jot section of your Reader’s notebook, or a piece of lined paper in your binder. -Take 10 minutes and get all of your thoughts out on paper. DO not stop until the timer goes off.

Sit back and relax, listen to the narrator as he reads to you.

Rough Draft and Practice Use the editors checklist to make sure you are ready to type tomorrow, after you are finished, use the editor’s checklist to make sure you are ready to type tomorrow.