English 6 My Life as a Reader and Writer
Date: ___________
Period: _______
Name: _________________________________
“My Life as a Reader and Writer” Learner Activity List
My Life as a Reader and Writer Activity List
In English this year, you will be engaging in a Learner Active Technology Infused Classroom (LATIC). As an active
learner, you will be in charge of your own learning experience. Through this process, you will have the opportunity
to choose your own activities, create schedules, and assess your progress though out each unit.
The goal for this first unit is to introduce this concept of active learning to you while exploring your life as a reader
and writer! This activity list will take place from Wednesday, September 11 to Wednesday, September 18.
All assignments will be handed in on WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18.
Have fun discovering your life as a reader and writer!
Symbol Key:
Folder Holder
® Resource Wall/Table
Computer Cart ©
Class Website
Objective: Students will acclimate to the Learner Active Classroom, and discover and demonstrate their lives as a
reader and writer. Students will practice active reading strategies.
BENCHMARK: Learner Active Lesson (LATIC)
ASSESSMENT:
Active Reading Strategies Quiz (50 points)
Learner Active Classroom Glossary Quiz (50 points)
Required
Activities
Classroom
Folder:
From your
supply list
Classroom
Location
Checklist
Classroom
Folder:
Manila
Student
Information Sheet
Description
Locate your numbered folder from the “Folder
Holder”. Open your folder and write “Work in
Progress” on the left pocket. Write “Work
Completed” on the right pocket.
Take a Classroom Location Checklist from the
Resource Wall and follow instructions. Place a
symbol key in your notebook or binder.
On the Resource Table, take one manila folder
and write on the tab your:
Last name, First name
Period ___
Place this folder into your class period box.
Complete this form, which can be found on
the Resource Wall.
Notebook/Binder Create four dividers in your notebook/binder
Directions
labeled: Writing, Reading, Vocabulary and
Average
Time
1-2
minutes
5-10
minutes
Location/Resources
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
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1-2
minutes
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10
minutes
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2-5
minutes
Notebook
Completed?
English 6 My Life as a Reader and Writer
Class Website
Explorer
Homework. (Use post-its to create dividers if
needed).
Complete the Class Website form located on
the Resource Wall and follow the directions.
Leaner Active
Glossary
Find the worksheet labeled Learner Active
Glossary and follow the directions.
What I Look for
in a Good Book
Poster
Notes:
Active Reading
Strategies
Be an active
reader
Choice Activities
Be an active
writer
Be an active
reader part 2
Take a “What I Look for in a Good Book” Howto sheet from the Resource Wall and follow
the directions.
Materials: paper, crayons and/or markers.
Take a copy of the notes labeled Active
Reading Strategies. Copy the Notes from
Visualize to Respond in your notebook. OR
Find “Active Reading Strategies” on our
website. Copy the Notes from Visualize to
Respond in your notebook.
Read “Zlateh the Goat” in the textbook (pages
3-12). A copy may be provided for you. While
reading, complete the worksheet “Being an
Active Reader”. Make sure to use examples
from the text. Highlight words you do not
understand.
(Choose 1 of the following)
In the writer’s section of your notebook, write
2 sentences describing your writing style.
Write 2 sentences describing what you enjoy
about writing. Be sure to include why you
enjoy writing. Write 2 sentences describing
what you do not enjoy about writing. Write 1
sentence explaining how you would like to
improve your writing.
In the reading section of your notebook, write
a paragraph (minimum 5 sentences)
describing why you read. Do you read for fun,
information, or because you must? Include a
topic sentence, supporting details and a
conclusion sentence.
5 minutes
25
minutes
20-25
minutes
5-10
minutes
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30-45
minutes
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15-20
minutes
Notebook
15-20
minutes
Notebook
Optional Activity
These activities are not required but you may complete them if you finish the required assignments early or
would like extra reinforcement.
In your reading or writing section, create
10 min.
Notebook
flashcards using the Learner Active Glossary.
_______/17 points