March 2 p. 79 - Think-Pair-Share
In literature, characters seem to get lost all the time! In pairs or groups, discuss these quotes about getting lost and finding your way.
p. 81 Synonyms
March 3 - Change of plan. The assessment will be Wednesday
1. p. 80Which learner profile attributes would help me find my way? 2. p. 82-83 Activity: The world's greatest explorer
1. New Unit - How can we find our way? pp 72-97 Key concept - Connections Related concepts - Context Global Context - Orientation in space and time Statement of Inquiry -Exploration allows us to better understand our orientation in space and time, and make connections to others through experiencing the context of their lives.
Consider these questions: Factual: What do you need to know in order to find your way? Why don't animals get lost? Conceptual: What should you do if you lose your way? How can we help others find their way? Debatable: Is getting lost always a bad thing? Which learner profile attributes would help me find my way? 2. p. 74-75 What skills do I need to help me survive if I get lost in the wilderness?
January 20, 21, 22, 28, 29
1. Mindfulness
2. Review Reading Test
3. Oral Presentation - Design a restaurant
4. Powerpoint presentation and discussion
5. Groups: organize students into working groups
6. Complete worksheet (2 lessons)
7. Make decisions
8. Organize Presentation (1 lesson)
9. Practice
10. Presentations January 29
January 6, 7 1. Similies - Writing to describe p 62
A similie is a way of describing something by comparing it to something else, usually using the word "like" or "as". 2. Watch the video
Look at the above GROW poster (also on p 65) and consider the following questions:
1. According to the poster, what can you do to help fight hunger?
2. What is the purpose of this poster and who is the target udience?
3. How do the visual aspects of the poster link to the written text?
4. Evaluate how successful is the poster at achieving its purpose? What features make it effective? List at least 5 features.
5. How does the poster make you feel? Will it influence the way you think about food?
