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Learning Intention: I will demonstrate the following: understanding the text, identifying the author's purpose and message, and making connections by responding to the discussion questions using text evidence.

Success Criteria: I will know I am successful when I have constructed a written response by using the pre-writing. I will  use the checklist and the success criteria provided .

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LESSON ONE: We are learning to activate prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading.

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LESSON ONE: We are learning to activate prior knowledge and set a purpose for reading.

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1. Watch the video, "Psychology of Revenge."

2. Complete the pre-writing for the discussion.

3. Respond to the discussion question, "Is seeking revenge in someone's best interest?" You do not have to agree with the video, but you must justify your answer.

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LESSON TWO: We are learning to monitor comprehension while interacting with a text.

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LESSON TWO: We are learning to monitor comprehension while interacting with a text.

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1. There are three different ways to read this text, "Ruthless" by William DeMille:

Use the PDF provided to read the text independently.

Log into our class on CommonLit.org to have the text translated, read aloud, and/or highlighted as you read.

You may use the audio provided to have the text read aloud as you follow along on the PDF.

2. Fill out the story map as you read.

3. Take a picture or scan your document into the assignment.

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LESSON THREE: Making connections to ideas in other texts and society.

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LESSON THREE: Making connections to ideas in other texts and society.

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We are learning to determine an author's message in a literary text. We are continuing to summarize a literary text.

Text: "Ruthless” by William de Mille" by Toni Cade Bambara from CommonLit.com

1. Rewatch the video, "How to Write a C-E-R response Video" to refresh your memory.

2. Re-read all or part of the text to answer this question,"On the topic of revenge, what is the theme that Williams DeMille illustrates through his characters? Do you agree with his message about revenge? Justify your answer with text evidence and text connections."

3. Complete the pre-writing activity.

4. Write a C-E-R response to the question.

5. Use the C-E-R checklist to review and revise your response.

6. Upload your response to the assignment.

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What do I Need to do for Independent Reading this Week?

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What do I Need to do for Independent Reading this Week?

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We are learning to make connections between what we read and our own experiences.

1. Read "What Needs to be on the One-Pager of What I'm Reading? (Directions and Examples)."

2. Create a one-pager about what you're reading this week.

4. Review your work with the one-pager checklist.

5. Upload the one-pager into the media album.