Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To identify setting and how it informs theme
To segue from theme into writing a thesis based on theme

AGENDA:
Students discuss theme in pods
Class overview of the story’s theme with board notes
Discuss: how to bridge from theme to thesis statement
Pods develop a thesis
Class discussion of thesis statement with board notes
Read “Silent Spring”
Discuss vocabulary, symbols, and theme
Pods write down themes and turn themes into a thesis statment

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes nightly; work on book report project

OBJECTIVES:
To identify and interpret theme
To explain the purpose of reading/writing literature
To review classifications of literature
To practice oral reading skills
To identify setting and how it informs theme

AGENDA:
Take notes from board: purpose of literature, theme definition, classes of literature
Read “If I Forget Thee Oh Earth”
Discuss setting and theme with vocabulary

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes nightly