class time
class time
12:45-2:15 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:
examine ways in which characters change throughout a text
describe characters’ traits, motivations, and feelings using details for the text
identify the central conflict, rising action, the climax, and the resolution of a text
differentiate between 1st and 3rd person point of view
articulate the purpose and characteristics of major literary genres
analyze a theme's development over the course of a text
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!!