Learning Targets (Objectives) 8/27/14
• I can cite text based evidence that provides
the strongest support for an analysis of
literary text.
– I can support my inferences with evidence from
text.
• I can effectively engage in discussions with
diverse partners about eighth-grade topics,
texts, and issues.
Agenda
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Review Learning Targets
Binder organization
Vocabulary notes and discussion
Gallery Walk/I Notice, I Wonder Chart (p. 1)
Mix and Mingle
Closing – Ticket out
HW – 8A: student inventory
Binder Organization
• 5 sections
– Each of the first 4 tabs is for Module Handouts/pages
(M1, M2, M3, M4)
– Each tab has its own “Table of Contents”
• Can be done on the tab or on loose leaf/printer paper
• Must have a Table of Contents and keep it updated – see
wall chart.
• Do not over stuff your binder
• We will do a partial clean out after each module
– 5th tab is for extra loose leaf and spiral notebook
– Spiral notebook is for notes, study guides, journal
entries, free writes, independent reading reflections
Vocabulary: notes in spiral notebook
• to infer (v.); inference (n.)
– Using background knowledge and textual evidence to
make an 'educated guess' or draw a logical conclusion
• textual evidence (n.)
– words, lines, phrases, or sentences (quotes) pulled
from the text in exact wording
• to cite (v.); citation (n.)
– stating where textual evidence or key ideas are found
in the text
Gallery Walk Protocol
1. Several pictures posted around the room
2. Silently – you will have 1 minute at a picture to record
in your chart
1. I notice = evidence you see in the photo
2. I wonder = “wonder statements” brought about by the
evidence viewed
3. You may not be able to see every picture, that is OK
4. You will have a 10 second silent transition between
photos
5. Record valuable information using note taking
strategies
6. Debrief & discuss
Mix and Mingle Protocol
1. Article: “Panic Rises in Saigon but the Exits Are
Few”
2. 2 sentence strips per student
3. Quietly walk around the room finding students
that have different information than you
4. Create groups of 3 or 4
5. Part 2
1. Arrange strips in the “logical order” you think they
appear in the full article
2. Inference feedback
Ticket Out
• On an index card, describe what you believe
to be the most interesting photograph from
the Gallery Walk today.
– Be sure to cite the photograph.