Date: Aug 17-18

Class Title: English 9H
Lesson/Unit Topic: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Bell Ringer

Finish Read Theories (pre-test + 3 quizzes); study vocabulary terms (reverse definitions) (DOK 3)

Class Agenda

Bell Work

Quiz over chapter 6 "Why I'm Not Where You Are"

Discuss chapters 4, 5, 6 (focus on themes and writing for chapter 6)

Theme charts for 4, 5, and 6

Begin reading chapter 7 "Heavier Boots"...complete quote analysis assignment

Student Learning Objective: I CAN:

Students will identify themes in a novel using close organizers and will discuss novel focused on this central idea. Students will analyze quotes and make connections to the themes.

Assignment: Read chapter 7 "Heavier Boots" and complete a quote analysis assignment.

Assessment Evidence: Oral responses; visual inspection; quote analysis; Read Theory; writing assignment

Instructional Strategies:

Compare/Contrast

Reinforcing Effort and Recognition

Nonlinguistic Representations

Cooperative Learning

Objectives/Feedback

Generate/Test Hypotheses

Cues, Questions, and Organizers

Teaching of Reading and Vocabulary