Learning Objectives: Copy in Planner

• understand class requirements and expectations
• understand and define story elements
• understand and apply active reading strategies
• understand and define vocabulary for reading
• work collaboratively

Homework: Copy in Planner

• Due Wed 3/3/1 Participation Section: Get a small, 3 ring binder

Agenda:

1. Copy learning objectives and homework in your planner.
2. Introductions and class expectations: Ms. Cadwell will explain what you will be expected to do, classroom rules, attendance and other information you will need to successfully complete this class for credit.
3. Elements of a Short Story: Ask students what they already know about story elements. Read "Little Red Riding Hood" to examine the elements of a short story and discuss as a whole class.
4. Reading Section 3/1/10: Short Story Notes, Glencoe Lit p. 2-3: In groups of 3 or 4, take Cornell Notes on short story elements. Have students share notes on Elmo and add missing information where necessary.
5. Reading Section 3/1/10: Scan for Vocabulary Glencoe Lit p. 6-13: Work in pairs to list the words you do not know, translate and/or define.
6. Speaking Section 3/1/10: Active Reading Strategies, Glencoe Lit p. 4-5: Break class into 7 groups and assign each group a reading strategy. Supply each with "poster paper" to create a visual chart. Have groups present their strategy to the class. Post the strategies to use during reading of short stories.
7. Writing Section 3/1/10: Reading Focus Quick Write: Respond to the following quote by author George Eliot: "One must be poor to know the luxury of giving". What do you think it means? Do you agree? Turn to a partner and share your response. Keep this in mind as we read "Gift of the Magi".
8. Reading Section 3/1/10: Graphic Organizer for "Gift of the Magi": Create "diamond organizer" to use while reading "Gift of the Magi" to reflect on key decisions or actions of the characters and how they affect the outcome of the story . Write author and title in the middle diamond. For square 1. Key Decision or Action, 2. Pros and Cons of the Decision or Action, 3. What I Would Have Done, 4. How the Story Would Change.
9. Reading Section 3/1/10: Summary Sentences "Gift of the Magi", Glencoe Lit p. 6-13: Use your scan for vocabulary to read the story. Stop to write summary sentences after each paragraph, or paragraph grouping.
10. Reading Section 3/1/10: Reading Strategy Sticky Notes "Gift of the Magi" p. 6-13: On sticky notes in the margins, use the active reading strategies to repsond to the story.