June 1-June 5

Title: Performance Task: Analysis of the Cruelest Journey

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Google Classroom Instructions: Using the text that you read this week, write a brief essay that analyzes the central idea of “The Cruelest Journey: 600 Miles to Timbuktu.” Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.

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Google Slide Deck: Performance Task: Analysis of the Cruelest Journey

Guided Reading: Pre-Planning Sheet

Writing Assignment: Analysis of Cruelest Journey

Title: Critical Vocabulary

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Google Classroom Instructions: Today you will analyze an image in order to connect with the theme, “Heroes and Quests”. You will review the Frayer Model strategy to reinforce key word meaning. Using guided thought questions, you will explore the concept of “Decency in War” as you watch a news documentary. You will expand critical vocabulary knowledge and practice using imagery with a word study chart, in preparation for reading an excerpt from the non-fiction text, The Good Soldiers by David Finkel. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.

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Google Slide Deck: Critical Vocabulary

Graphic Organizer: Frayer Model

Title: Good Soldiers Central Idea/Cite Evidence

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Google Classroom Instructions: Today you will analyze a video while reflecting on the theme, “Decency in War”. You will complete a K-W-L to assess your knowledge about the war in Iraq. You will review the key vocabulary and strategies for reading non-fiction. You will close read the selection, The Good Soldiers by David Frankel and answer guiding questions, citing evidence in order to determine text themes and central idea. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.

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Google Slide Deck: Good Soldiers Central Idea/Cite Evidence

Graphic Organizer: K-W-L

Guided Reading: Good Soldiers Part 1

Title: Good Soldiers Central Idea/Cite Evidence

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Google Classroom Instructions: Today you will analyze images and do a Quick Write activity while reflecting on the theme, “Decency in War”. You will engage in a virtual walking tour of Baghdad. You will review the key vocabulary and strategies for reading non-fiction. You will close read the selection, The Good Soldiers by David Frankel and answer guiding questions, citing textual evidence. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.

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Google Slide Deck: Good Soldiers Central Idea/Cite Evidence

Warm-Up: Quick Write Activity

Guided Reading: Good Soldiers Part 2