April 27-May 1

Title: Once Upon a Time Part 1

Google Classroom Instructions: Today you will view a video and complete a K-W-L graphic organizer to build background information. You will review and expand the critical words using a Frayer Model Vocabulary graphic organizer in preparation for reading the short story, “Once Upon a Time” by Nadine Gordimer on Day 2. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Translated Instructions for the Week: Week of April 27th Translations

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: Once Upon a Time Part 1

Graphic Organizer: K-W-L Chart

Frayer Model: Critical Vocabular Frayer Models

Title: Once Upon A Time Part 2

Google Classroom Instructions: Today you will complete a quick write and close read of “Once Upon a Time” in order to analyze the short story and complete a main idea graphic organizer. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: Once Upon a Time Part 2

Writing Assignment: Quick Write: Analyze Picture

Graphic Organizer: Main Idea Chart

Title: Once Upon a Time Part 3

Google Classroom Instructions: Using what you have learned about text structure, you will use the text, Once Upon a Time, to create a short fairy tale that conveys a message and reflects the elements of a fairy tale. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: Once Upon a Time Part 3

Planning Sheet: Brainstorm Writing for Your Fairy Tale

Writing Assignment: Fairy Tail Writing Template

Title: Rituals of Memory Part 1

Google Classroom Instructions: Using what you have learned about central idea, read the text, Rituals of Memory, and analyze how the author’s word choice, use of language, and use of imagery impact the central idea of the essay. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: Rituals of Memory Part 1

Guided Notes: Determining the Central Idea

Title: Rituals of Memory Part 2

Google Classroom Instructions: Using what you have learned about the central idea of a text, through reading Rituals of Memory, make a connection between specific objects you own and the memories connected to those objects. You will also use those connections to create a informational essay about a memorable event in your life. A complete list of tasks may be found in the Google Slides presentation.

Links to Assignments:

Google Slide Deck: Rituals of Memory Part 2

Planning Document: Planning the Details of Your Essay

Writing Assignment: Essay Writing Template