Reading/Writing
DUE 9/24: Reading Log #2 (yellow)
DUE 10/1: Reading Log #3 (cream)
Continue reading your choice novels. Book reports are due OCT 23. Plan to finish reading your book approximately one week in advance, in order to have enough time to write the assigned report.
Topics We Are Covering
Reading Process
- Before: Set a purpose; preview the selection; make a plan; access prior kowledge; build new knowledge
- During: predict; connect; visualize; question; clarify; evaluate; long/smooth/underline & mild push
- After: check for understanding; answer questions; do a tellback; draw a picture or mind map; evaluate the reading selection; apply new learning; reflect on reading strategies used
Broken Chain by Gary Soto
In-class vocab/author/background preview, reading time, discussion and quick write
