https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2 Entering the world of make-believe en-us 2017-05-03 02:14:51 UTC 2024-05-19 17:15:11 UTC hello@padlet.com middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169576977 This genre study is meant for a fifth grade class, but could easily be adjusted for a sixth grade class as well. The reasoning comes from the developmental level of this age as described by Kasten. Cognitive conceit, the interest in seeing young characters survive on their own, and the moral dilemmas the characters face are all qualities of 10-12 year old readers. ]]> 2017-05-03 02:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169576977 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577304 Our touchstone text by Laurel Snyder is a harrowing tale of 12-year-old who struggles with her parents separation. When she discovers a magic breadbox that grants wishes, she gets more than she bargains for and must decide the fate of her powers.]]> 2017-05-03 02:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577304 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577648 14-year-old Kyle finds himself trapped in the magical dollhouse of a lonely woman. He and the three other children with him must use their wits and talent to escape this nightmare.]]> 2017-05-03 02:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577648 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577688 Author's Guide to Fantasy: Since the students are now experts at what elements make up fantasy and what makes a good fantasy story, they will create a poster describing how to write fantasy. Students will use text examples and features we highlighted on anchor charts throughout the genre study]]> 2017-05-03 02:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577688 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577728 Charlie Bone recently discovers he is one of a long line of family members with magic powers. In this book, he must use them to unlock the secret of a woman's niece who has been asleep for ten years. The answer to his problem lies in a mysterious box. (Tied in with Inkheart).]]> 2017-05-03 02:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577728 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577766 Meggie and her dad Mo are in serious trouble when their power to bring book characters to life threatens their family. They must save Meggie's mom and prevent more evil from coming into the world.]]> 2017-05-03 02:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577766 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577801 Lina and Doon are 12 years old and become city employees. When they hear their only light source may get destroyed, they go digging to find information. What they find appalls them, causing them to journey into the darkness to find safety.]]> 2017-05-03 02:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169577801 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169818648 Fantasy is a sub-genre a fiction that involves elements we cannot see in our lives today. Magical powers, talking animals, and dystopian societies are all features of a fantasy book. Science fiction can also be categorized under fantasy because the themes and inventions have not been made a reality yet.]]> 2017-05-04 00:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169818648 middlebrookj https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169819002 1. Two Truths and a Lie - learning the elements of fantasy and defining fantasy.
2. Mystery Box Book Hunt with Bookmarks - identifying fantasy books in our library and explaining what makes them fantasy or not fantasy.
3. Writing in the author's shoes: What power would you give Kyle? - Creative writing that involves critical thinking about problem-solving and connections to the text.
4. Character comparison and persuasive writing: Would you want Meggie's power or Charlie's? - Persuasive writing in alliance with the Common Core; critical thinking questions and using textual support.
5. STEM Pipeworks models: Students work together to create a working pipeline out of household materials.
6. Letter to the mayor: Which job would you want in the City of Ember and why? More persuasive writing that also helps the students think critically about character perspective from the text.]]> 2017-05-04 00:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/middlebrookj/jtmv3djp46i2/wish/169819002