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Weekly Objective: This week we will examine the question of identity. What shapes our identity? We will explore our identities through creative writing and continuation of our mini-memoir unit with focus on using sensory details in our writing to make our writing come alive. We will also examine the question of identity in context with our learning cycle theme, which is: what factors in our neighborhood, such as schools, resources, safety, etc. influence who we are as people?
Competencies Addressed:
Competencies Addressed:
- ELA 5.2 - Develop the Plot and Characters (practice)
- ELA 5.3 - Use Words, Phrases, Details and Sensory Language (practice and performance)
- ELA 7.2 - Pose and Respond to Questions (Discussion practice)
- ELA 1.1 - Cite Evidence and Interpret the Text (practice)
"Where I'm From" Template and Samples
Due Dates: "Where I"m From" draft one is due on Wednesday, September 18.
Due Dates: "Where I"m From" draft one is due on Wednesday, September 18.
Ms. Roberts shared her "Where I'm From" poem with us.
MYWIFPOEM.docxTuesday, September 17
Tuesday, September 17
Sensory Detail Language: Showing not telling
Sensory Detail Language: Showing not telling
Skill Addressed:
Skill Addressed:
ELA 5.3 - Use Words, Phrases, Details and Sensory Language
Directions:
- Read Ms. Robert’s poem on the screen
- Find ONE sensory detail and explain why you chose it in your journal.
- Continue working on the draft of your “Where I’m From” poem. Use the sensory detail list and add at least three of these words to your poem.
Draft is due tomorrow
WIF object G.O.docxWednesday, September 18
Wednesday, September 18
In this lesson, we will explore what makes up a person's identity through video clips and discussion. We will examine how factors such as race, religion and family shape a person's personal identity.
Thursday, September 19
Thursday, September 19
Today, we will continue our exploration of factors that contribute to the shaping of our identities through video clips and a short film. This is a discussion practice task (ELA 7.2).
Discuss:
Discuss:
- When and why do people wear masks? (Possible answers: Halloween, superheroes, American football/hockey players, doctors, etc.)
- Do we wear “masks” at Building 21?
- What parts of our social and personal identity can't always be seen?
identity, part 2
identity, part 2
Today we will examine identity and poetry. We will first review the ELA 1.1, Reading Fiction continua to make sure we understand how we know we are using strategies effectively to help us read and citing evidence to support our interpretations. This is a practice task.
Step One: review the continua (ELA 1.1)
Step Two: review annotation symbols and expectations. Discuss what works/doesn't work
Step Three: introduce Get/Don't charts with poetry
Step Four: Practice! Read/annotate and discuss "Come Celebrate with Me" by Lucille Clifton
Step Five: Read "Dinosaurs in the Hood" by Danez Smith with guided analysis.
Step Six: Exit discussion and writing.
Poem 2:
Poem 2:
Friday, September 20
Friday, September 20
identity and poetry
identity and poetry
Poem 1:
Poem 1:
Exit Question for Discussion and Writing:
How have hardships shaped the identities of the speaker? Cite two pieces of evidenced to support your analysis.
Annotation Symbols
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