First Quarter

Character:
Dynamic / Static..... Round / Flat

ALL ABOUT INFERENCES:

We will be looking at inferences in our reading, using many tools and strategies.

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Goldilocks:

Here is a video on Goldilocks:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdgD2NS-VAw

Inferencing:

Here is a chart to create that will help in the process as you make inferences when you read.
> After watching the Goldilocks fill out this 3 box chart as you answer a question from the story.
> Don't forget to make a copy first & rename it to make it your own, with your name and class period.
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/13W9B04ZLlVuzb5--Za4zGpJ2rZm0gfl9HPBtY18anGA/edit?usp=sharing

*** Basic Directions for any RAE essay:
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/1zQZIHvcuz
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R.A.E. (Reading Analysis Essay) - Summary:
Parts to complete your essay: ***

*** Overview of prompt- essay about how 'Summary reveals theme': You will be writing an essay about your Independent Reading Choice book.
First you will need to read and understand the prompt for this assignment:

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*** RAE essay form to fill out:

This is the form you will need to fill out as you complete the essay. Go through each step and follow the directions given.
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*** Genre Definitions:

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*** Graphic Organizer: As a first step with your R.A.E. (Reading Analysis Essay) you should have filled this in and shown it Mrs. G.
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*** Rubric:

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Rainbow Fish Models:
Check out this model of what a completed summary essay should look like....

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As we read the book Rainbow Fish you saw this sample completed graphic organizer... so you could see what it should look like, using 'Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then.' Check out this model so you can see how to complete your graphic organizer.
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/1X9wXggxZKdgWtkyy
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"I HAVE A DREAM" - speech by Martin Luther King

You will be listening to this speech and reading the text at least 3 times.
We are looking for the central idea (theme).
We also will be tying it to the terms we discussed in class:
   Stereotype
   Prejudice
   Discrimination
   Segregation

The link to listen to his speech:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE

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Newsela Reading Response Assignment:

You will go onto your Newslea online newspaper and pick out an article that interests you. You may have to read through a few to pick one you want to respond to.
After reading the chosen article use the graphic organizer below to make a R.A.C. E. response paragraph.   The R.A.C.E.response rubric will be used in grading your paragraph.
You have a choice of 2 different prompts...
   1) What is the main (central) idea of the article?
   or
   2) Why should a middle school student read this article.

Type your paragraph under you graphic organizer. Print out both and turn them into the homework drop off.
Link to the R.A.C.E. graphic organizer below:
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/1E4VZt4
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R.A.C.E.

We will spend some class time this week going over the R.A.C.E. strategy as a tool for how to construct a written response. We will be using this strategy throughout the year.
Restate
Answer
Cite
Elaborate & Explain