Wednesday, April 20th

Lesson Objectives - Students finish reading a dramatized version of events found in Anne Frank's diary.  They will be able to identify and utilize the elements of drama discussed last week.  Students will brainstorm the character traits in Anne that she may share with today's American teenagers.  They will then begin to analyze actual samples of her diary.
Homework - Students will take their quiz on Act II tomorrow.
CCSS -

•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 -Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

Thursday, April 14th

Lesson Objectives - Students will identify and provide examples of the use of characterization with Anne Frank as well as another supporting character.  They will then continue to read a dramatized version of events found in Anne Frank's diary.  Students will be able to identify and utilize the elements of drama discussed last week.
Homework - Students will take their quiz on Act I tomorrow.
CCSS -

•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 -Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

Wednesday, April 13th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make corrections for the Unit 13 Vocabulary Quiz.  They will then continue to read a dramatized version of events found in Anne Frank's diary.  They will be able to identify and utilize the elements of drama discussed last week.
Homework - Students will continue reading their book for April's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 -Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

Tuesday, April 12th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their Vocabulary Quiz for Unit 13.  They will then continue to read a dramatized version of events found in Anne Frank's diary.  They will be able to identify and utilize the elements of drama discussed last week.
Homework - Students will continue reading their book for April's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 -Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

Monday, April 11th

Lesson Objectives - Students will begin to read a dramatized version of events found in Anne Frank's diary.  They will be able to identify and utilize the elements of drama discussed last week.
Homework - Students will continue reading their book for April's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 -Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

Friday, April 8th

Lesson Objectives - Students will create their Graphic Representations for the Vocabulary Unit 13 words.  They will then build understanding of the upcoming Collection 5 by participating in a Level Up Tutorial about dramatic elements since we will be covering a version of "The Diary of Anne Frank."  They will also view two short historical documentaries on the Holocaust and discuss its relevance today.  After this, students will begin to read a dramatized version of events found in Anne Frank's diary.
Homework - Students will continue reading their book for April's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 -Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

Thursday, April 7th

Lesson Objectives - Students will create their Sentence Share for the Vocabulary Unit 13 words.  They will then finish presenting and analyzing the effectiveness of their own PSA's.  Students will then build understanding of the upcoming Collection 5 by participating in a Level Up Tutorial about dramatic elements since we will be covering a version of "The Diary of Anne Frank."  They will also view two short historical documentaries on the Holocaust and discuss its relevance today.
Homework - Students will continue reading their book for April's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.7 - Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.8 - Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Tuesday, April 5th

Lesson Objectives - Students will create their Flash Cards for Vocabulary Unit 13.  They will then examine and analyze more examples of public service announcements.  In small groups, students will create, present, and analyze the effectiveness of their own PSA's.
Homework - Students will start reading their book for April's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.7 - Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.8 - Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Monday, April 4th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete the Word Sort for Vocabulary Unit 13.  They will then examine and analyze two examples of public service announcements.  In small groups, students will create, present, and analyze the effectiveness of their own PSA's.
Homework - Students will start reading their book for April's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.7 - Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.8 - Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.