Now it's back to work. Here is the plan:
Remember, everybody: To Find Main Idea of the Chunk, think about
WHO/WHAT it's about (Topic)
+
What the Topic is DOING/BEING
+
CONNECTIONS to the title, a larger Chunk (chapter or concept), or to Real Life
=
MAIN IDEA
SIXTH GRADE:
We are identifying and paraphrasing main idea and supporting details in a newspaper article.
Whole Class: Read along with the substitute on p.10-11. Take notes on how to write a good Main Idea sentence.
Small Group: Reread the article and complete the Graphic Organizer on p.11.
Independent: Work on your next Fundamentals. After you Fix and Finish today's lesson, find a Read 180 novel from the bookshelf. You need to have the book finished before next Monday 9/9, so pick one worth five points or less (check the poster; the point value should be written in Sharpie).
Computers: Finish the SRI test if you aren't done, then work on the blue Enterprise Edition Read 180 software. If you don't know how to get there, click Favorites>Central>Scholastic Student Access. It's the button on top in the middle. You will need microphones to sign in, make sure these are hooked up to the pink jack. If you have your own earbuds or headphones please use them, otherwise keep the speaker quiet so as not to distract others.
Exit Ticket: Answer in your Exit Slips file on your Drive:
Fighting fires is dangerous, and people often lose their lives. If people didn't have homes and businesses in areas where forest fires are prevalent, these firefighters wouldn't have to risk their lives as often.
Should there be laws against people building homes and businesses in areas where forest fires can occur? Or do people have the right to build homes and property where they want?
EIGHTH GRADE:
We are identifying and paraphrasing main idea and supporting details in a magazine article.
Whole Class: Read along with the substitute on p.12-14.
Small Group: Reread the first two pages of the article as a group. Complete all pencil questions on p.12-13. Then, turn to p.15 and fill in two "Chunks" of the Graphic Organizer by summarizing the first two sections of the story.
Independent: Work on your next Fundamentals. After you Fix and Finish today's lesson, find a Read 180 novel from the bookshelf. You need to have the book finished before next Monday 9/9, so pick one worth five points or less (check the poster; the point value should be written in Sharpie). If you can find the two worksheets for your book and know the Reading Counts routines, you can choose a longer book.
Computers: Finish the SRI test if you aren't done, then work on the blue Enterprise Edition Read 180 software. If you don't know how to get there, click Favorites>Central>Scholastic Student Access. It's the button on top in the middle. You will need microphones to sign in; make sure these are hooked up to the pink jack. If you have your own earbuds or headphones please use them, otherwise keep the speaker quiet so as not to distract others.
Exit Ticket: Answer in your Exit Slips file on your Drive:
Pretend you know someone who wants to drop out of school because it's boring. Persuade them to graduate high school. Write at least five (5) sentences, and use at least three (3) Target Words.
