cLASS TIME
cLASS TIME
9:15-10:45 am (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
Students will read and analyze various examples of fiction text which will focus on the eight-element of fiction.
Students will:
identify the who, what, where, when, and how of a text as it relates to story elements
identify ways in which characters change throughout a text
describe characters’ traits, motivations, and feelings using details for the text
tell how certain events in a text further the plot
identify the narrator and point of view within a text
articulate the differences in genre
Students will participate in writer's workshop throughout the year. During this unit, we will continue to focus on narrative writing and the development of excellent word choice. Students will analyze their writing in order to select just the right word to convey an intended meaning. Students will avoid overused words and/or phrases and focus on incorporating precise nouns, vivid verbs, and colorful adjectives.
Each day, choose one article to read from the week's Article-A-Day Set.
After reading the article, complete a Book of Knowledge entry.
1) Write a brief review of the book you completed on Biblionasium.com.
2) Find two new books you are interested in reading.
3) Use the "5 Finger Rule" to help you decide which one is a "just right book" for you.
4) Add your new book to your bookshelf on Biblionasium.com.
5) Begin reading and ENJOY!!