https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m Made with mirth en-us 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC 2020-07-17 15:54:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/526542745/aff475b7db312a650fec5d20273958c2/Screen_Shot_2019_11_07_at_2_18_56_PM.jpg learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349424 Day 1:  Character/detail from story/inferencing/prediction.  Writing:  Opinion writing on the characters point of view
Day 2:  Character/details from story/inferencing
Writing:  Opinion writing on prediction of events in the story
Day 3:  Character/detail from story/ inferencing
Writing:  opinion piece on prediction from the characters point of view 
Day 4:   Details/predictions on characters actions/inferencing
Writing:  opinion piece on the character's actions supported by details from the story.
Day 5:  Character/details/ inferencing
Writing: opinion on making predictions of characters actions.]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349424 learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349425 The main focus for this week would be character's thoughts and actions. Students are asked to make inferences and predictions throughout the week using details from the story. All writing pieces for the week are opinion pieces focusing on the character's thoughts and actions.]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349425 learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349428 Theme of the story, describing setting, character ( thoughts, words, actions), specific details. This is consistent for the whole week.

Anchor charts are updated daily

Lesson days build on developing main character and his traits. Students are asked to complete opinion writings from the main character's point of view.

]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349428 learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349429 Students work on building their skills with characters' thoughts, words, and actions as well as incorporating specific details from the reading. The written response each day allows them to connect the character development to their opinions of what they would do in similar situations. ]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349429 learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349430 At the beginning of the week, students are asked to write a short paragraph opinion piece. Then as the week goes on, they will draw and label a map, make a list, and then write a short response opinion piece, justifying their opinion. On day 5, students are asked to write a paper which incorporates some of the skills they practiced in days 1-4, including: writing about similarities and differences, stating their opinion, and justifying their opinion. ]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349430 learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349431 Students spend time practicing writing opinion pieces and justifications using short paragraphs/sentences, and at the end of the week they write a paper using these skills they practiced in days 1-4. ]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349431 learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349432 The main focus of this read aloud section is empathy. Students are learning about segregation and the power of sit-ins (protests). As the week progresses they are asked to write dialogue from a characters perspective, a journal entry, and act as a journalist (create an interview). 

The anchor chart focusses on the key events that happen throughout the story.]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349432 learningequalizer https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349434 The main focus of this unit is relating to characters. They must take on the role/thinking of characters, and predict how they would feel during different events. ]]> 2020-07-08 18:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learningequalizer/4h5vgyl2ilrxs51m/wish/650349434