November 1, 2010
Objectives:
Read books independently for a variety of purposes.
Define unknown words using context clues.
Identify different points of view.
Identify different types of conflict and explain how they influence plot
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Vocabulary Review/Preview
Mini-lesson: Internal vs. External Conflict and Point of View
Read through Ch. 21
Complete Conflict worksheet (26 points)
November 2, 2010
No School.
November 3, 2010
Objectives:
Identify figurative language and explain how it shapes mood, tone and voice
Define unknown words through context clues
Demonstrate reading comprehension through summarizing, recalling, predicting, making
inferences and drawing conclusions
Compare and contrast different points of view.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
SSR
Review different types of figurative language and complete worksheet
Part II Vocab Preview
Read Ch. 22-28
Compare and contrast different points of view.
November 4, 2010 - Parent Teacher Conferences are tonight from 3:30-7.
Objectives:
Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering literal, inferential, evaluative and
synthesizing questions
Define unknown words through context clues
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Vocab Review Time: Complete Vocab Pt. II Worksheet
Read Ch. 29-36 with 3-2-1 Review to generate questions
“Hot Seat” review to monitor comprehension using 3-2-1 review and notes
November 5. 2010
Objectives:
Define unknown words using context clues and available resources.
Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering literal, inferential, evaluative and
synthesizing questions.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Friday FreeWrite: Write about SSR book
Model using QADR chart.
Read Ch. 37-43 and complete QADR chart.
November 8, 2010 - EXPLORE test. Only 5,6,and 7th period will meet.
Objectives:
Define unknown words using context clues and available resources
Monitor reading comprehension by making predictions, recalling, summarizing, making
inferences and drawing conclusions.
Procedures:
We will use today as a catch-up day for 2nd and 3rd block. We will review vocabulary
from Maximum Ride, Pt. 1&2.
November 9, 2010 - Parent-Teacher Conferences are tonight from 3:30-7:00
Objectives:
Define unknown words using context clues and available resources.
Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering literal, inferential, evaluative and
synthesizing questions.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Vocab Review
Read Ch. 44-50
November 10, 2010
Objectives:
Define unknown words using context clues.
Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering a variety of questions.
Explain the difference between plot and subplot.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
SSR
Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Quiz
Discuss Plot and Subplot. Identify examples from the text.
*If needed, we will catch up on reading today.*
November 11, 2010
Objectives:
Define unknown words using context clue and available resources.
Demonstrate ability to recall and summarize by creating a comic strip of the events from
the assigned reading.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Vocabulary - Part III
Read Ch. 51-58
Create storyboard/comic strip depicting main events of each chapter.
November 12, 2010
Objectives:
Demonstrate reading comprehension by completing guided reading quiz.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Free Write about SSR book
Complete comic strips if not finished from yesterday.
Read Ch. 59-68 and complete guided reading quiz.
November 15, 2010
Objectives:
Find examples of figurative language and other literary devices in Maximum Ride.
Examine symbols in literary text.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
SSR
Vocab Quiz
Continue to read Maximum Ride Ch. 69-78
Define literary terms in the literary glossary and cite examples from the text.
November 16, 2010 – Library Day
Objectives:
Identify and explain various types of characters.
Analyze the influence of setting on other literary elements.
Procedures:
Library Visit
DOL/Word of the Day
Read and discuss Ch. 79-89 as a class. Continue to add examples on literary terms
glossary forms. Discuss concept of suspended disbelief and why it is important to a work
of science fiction.
November 17, 2010
Objectives:
Define words using available resources such as dictionaries and thesauruses
Analyze interactions between characters.
Discuss the way setting influences other literary aspects
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
SSR
Vocab – Part IV
Read Ch. 90-98 and discuss the way Patterson uses real-life settings to create suspended
disbelief in this novel. Take notes on characters in order to work towards identifying
them as flat/round/static/dynamic. Determine if any can be classified as flat, round, static
or dynamic.
November 18, 2010
Objectives:
Identify parts of plot.
Make predictions, summarize, recall and infer to demonstrate reading comprehension.
Analyze characters and their interactions with one another.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Review Vocabulary for Section IV
Begin outlining the plot, identifying the exposition and rising action.
Make predictions about what will happen to propel the reader to the climax.
Read Ch. 99-109 and discuss.
Reflect on predictions - Have any of them come true? Do you think that they will
eventually? What do you think will happen next based on what you’ve read?
November 19, 2010
We will be going to the computer lab for a presentation on OCIS from Auburn Career
Center. This will be a precursor to our Career Research Paper assignment, which we will
begin after Thanksgiving Break.
November 21, 2010
Objectives:
Identify parts of plot.
Make predictions, recall, summarize, make inferences and draw conclusions to
demonstrate reading comprehension.
Analyze characters and their interactions with one another. Determine if characters are
flat/round/static/dynamic.
Procedures:
In place of DOL/Word of the Day, students will have a freewrite about what they learned
on Friday and how they will use the knowledge.
SSR for 10 minutes
Brief discussion to determine if we have reached the climax of the novel or not.
Determine which characters are round or flat.
Continue reading Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment. Create a timeline of important
events from the reading.
November 22, 2010
Objectives:
Identify parts of plot.
Recall, summarize, infer and draw conclusions about reading.
Analyze characters and determine if they are flat/round/static/dynamic.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Finish reading Maximum Ride and begin working on Maximum Ride review.
November 29, 2010
Objectives:
Review major concepts for the Maximum Ride test:
 Figurative language: hyperbole, simile, metaphor, idiom
 Characters: flat, round, static, dynamic
 Setting and its affect on other elements of the story
 Theme
 Parts of plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
 Recall, summarize, make inferences and draw conclusions to demonstrate reading
comprehension.
Procedures:
DOL/Word of the Day
Review for Maximum Ride test.
November 30, 2010
Objectives:
Demonstrate understanding of major concepts from Maximum Ride novel by taking test.
Identifying information needs.
Procedures:
Maximum Ride test.
Complete “Looking for a Job” packet and job application.