In this unit the students will:
READINGS: The Great Fire by Jim Murphy Chicago by Carl Sandburg Gettysburg Address - Abraham Lincoln Various N/F articles |
Focus & Graduation Standards:
Analysis
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Day by day guide:
10/5 Reflection on work in short story unit. Pre-Assessment. Vocab practice game.
10/6 Start Non-fiction unit--(Notes on prezi: Non Fiction-cornell notes--needed??) Quick note recap game!
Week 8:
10/9 Recap the notes from Friday. Front loading: Vocabulary (Use Charts)
10/10 Chicago Poem ~ Analyze the Chicago Poem
10/11 Chicago Poem Analysis (due today) About Chicago Video Peshtigo Fire info HW: vocab - Write a short vocab story or use the words in sentences!
10/12 Vocab Review Game (Disaster prompt) Pre-read activity: Background on Chicago (picture notetaking) Begin reading (What to think about as you read)
10/13 Author background (JimMurphy); Great Fire: Read & Work Intro & Ch. 1 (what did I learn today?) pair and share for questions on reading
Week 9:
10/16 Great Fire: ch 2-- read & listen (audible) Create & Perform 'Mistake Skits'
10/17 mistake skits, Vocab review
10/18 (mini-lesson-writing an essay) ppt/notecatcher-essay prep for ch 2 essay
10/19 Fill out and develop essay organizers: you may not start writing until organizer is filled out thoroughly!
10/20 essay writing (LAB)
Week 10:
10/23 essay writing (COW)
10/24 Write and develop essays
10/25 Write and develop essays
10/26 New Vocab and Read Ch. 3
10/27 Teacher Work Day
Week 11:
10/30 Teacher Work Day
10/31 Finish reading Ch. 3 & Check for understanding of text devices-quick partner summary, map activity, text features.
11/1 Vocab Practice and Read Ch. 4
11/2 Develop essays with peer partners. Work on editing, thickening Intros and conclusions, look for support.
11/3 Final vocab List and read Ch. 5 (discuss by summarizing)
Week 12:
11/6 Watch short vid on Chicago Fire & discuss. / Read ch. 6 with text dependent questions.
11/7 SRI #2
11/8 Finish Reading Ch. 6 and choose a writing assignment: Primary source, text dependent questions, or Illustrations
11/9 Read Ch. 7 aloud and discuss
11/10 Share Book Reports / Discuss GF Final Projects
Week 13:
11/13 Project Work, Great Fire
11/14 Project Work, Great Fire
11/15 1/2 class for Project Work, begin presenting
11/16 Presentations!
11/17 PLAY-Grease!
Nov. 20-24 Thanksgiving Break ~ New Unit after Break!!
10/6 Start Non-fiction unit--(Notes on prezi: Non Fiction-cornell notes--needed??) Quick note recap game!
Week 8:
10/9 Recap the notes from Friday. Front loading: Vocabulary (Use Charts)
10/10 Chicago Poem ~ Analyze the Chicago Poem
10/11 Chicago Poem Analysis (due today) About Chicago Video Peshtigo Fire info HW: vocab - Write a short vocab story or use the words in sentences!
10/12 Vocab Review Game (Disaster prompt) Pre-read activity: Background on Chicago (picture notetaking) Begin reading (What to think about as you read)
10/13 Author background (JimMurphy); Great Fire: Read & Work Intro & Ch. 1 (what did I learn today?) pair and share for questions on reading
Week 9:
10/16 Great Fire: ch 2-- read & listen (audible) Create & Perform 'Mistake Skits'
10/17 mistake skits, Vocab review
10/18 (mini-lesson-writing an essay) ppt/notecatcher-essay prep for ch 2 essay
10/19 Fill out and develop essay organizers: you may not start writing until organizer is filled out thoroughly!
10/20 essay writing (LAB)
Week 10:
10/23 essay writing (COW)
10/24 Write and develop essays
10/25 Write and develop essays
10/26 New Vocab and Read Ch. 3
10/27 Teacher Work Day
Week 11:
10/30 Teacher Work Day
10/31 Finish reading Ch. 3 & Check for understanding of text devices-quick partner summary, map activity, text features.
11/1 Vocab Practice and Read Ch. 4
11/2 Develop essays with peer partners. Work on editing, thickening Intros and conclusions, look for support.
11/3 Final vocab List and read Ch. 5 (discuss by summarizing)
Week 12:
11/6 Watch short vid on Chicago Fire & discuss. / Read ch. 6 with text dependent questions.
11/7 SRI #2
11/8 Finish Reading Ch. 6 and choose a writing assignment: Primary source, text dependent questions, or Illustrations
11/9 Read Ch. 7 aloud and discuss
11/10 Share Book Reports / Discuss GF Final Projects
Week 13:
11/13 Project Work, Great Fire
11/14 Project Work, Great Fire
11/15 1/2 class for Project Work, begin presenting
11/16 Presentations!
11/17 PLAY-Grease!
Nov. 20-24 Thanksgiving Break ~ New Unit after Break!!
Chicago by Carl Sandburg
--Button link to PowerPoint pictures for worksheet packet:
The Great Fire by Jim Murphy
THE BOOK online: |
Writing Prompt for essay: Think about the chain of events that caused the spread of the fire. Although all of the mistakes contributed to Chicago's demise, which events were the most important? In an argumentative essay, explain which were the most important events in aiding the spread of the fire and why those particular events were the most important. Explain your reasoning and thinking, and back it up with evidence from the text, article and firsthand testimony.
Thesis statement examples: -The beneficial effects of my annual canoe trip include reduced stress, increased fitness, and improved family relationships. -There are many factors that contributed to the cause of the bridge collapse, but heavier than normal rains, too much weight on the bridge, and some much-needed repair may be the most important. HOOK IDEAS: question/fact/statistic/scene/quote/anecdote **REMEMBER--YOUR OPINION IS EMBEDDED WITHIN WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO FOCUS ON IN YOUR ESSAY!!! SUPPORT IT! |