October 29 th -November 1 st
Focus Standard
R.I.3: Explain events, procedures, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
R.I.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Tuesday: I can determine the characteristics of an autobiography and explain the events that happen in the person’s life.
Shared Reading
Mini-Lesson
“Through My Eyes” by Ruby Bridges
1) Characteristics of a Autobiography/Biography: Using the text we will take notes on characteristics and the style of this autobiography
2) Key Elements to focus on: Timeline of Events, Pictures and
Captions, Headings
Workshop/Small Group TTW meet with students individually and/or in small groups to assist learning goals. Students will work independently on previously assigned projects and/or tasks. (Students will be editing picture writing and adding in their own simile’s and metaphors)
Wednesday: I can determine the characteristics of a biography and explain the events that happen in the person’s life.
Shared Reading
Mini-Lesson
“Heroes of the Revolution” by David Adler
1) Characteristics of a Biography/Autobiography: Using the text we will take notes on characteristics and the style of this biography.
2) Key Elements to focus on: Timeline of Events, Pictures and
Captions, Headings, Style
Workshop/Small Group TTW meet with students individually and/or in small groups to assist learning goals. Students will work independently on previously assigned projects and/or tasks. (Students will be editing picture writing and adding in their own simile’s and metaphors)
Thursday: I can determine the relationship between the setting, time, and recognize the impact that is has on a persons life.
Shared Reading
Mini-Lesson
“Teammates” By: Peter Golden Bock
1) Review Characteristics of a biography: Using the text we will take notes on characteristics and the style of this

October 29 th -November 1 st biography.
2) Cause and Effect Web (Pg 196 Owecki): Setting and Time of Beethoven’s life and how it impacted him
Workshop/Small Group TTW meet with students individually and/or in small groups to assist learning goals. Students will work independently on previously assigned projects and/or tasks. (Students will be editing picture writing and adding in their own simile’s and metaphors)
Friday: I can write an introduction that examines a biography and autobiography.
Shared Reading
Mini-Lesson
“Richard Wright and the Library Card” By: William Miller
1) Introduction: How to write a proper introduction for a research paper.
2) Transition Words
Workshop/Small Group TTW meet with students individually and/or in small groups to assist learning goals. Students will work independently on previously assigned projects and/or tasks. (Students will be editing picture writing and adding in their own simile’s and metaphors)