This week's agenda:
Monday / Tuesday
* Pre-test
* Notes "Understanding Theme"
Objectives
* Distinguish topic from theme
* Identify theme
Wednesday - Friday
* Read "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas
Key question: What happens when friends compete?
Objectives
* Read a short story
* Distinguish topic from theme
* Identify theme
* Compare and Contrast
* Build vocabulary for reading and writing
* Use the Latin root pel to help unlock meaning
* Use quotation marks, commas, and periods correctly in dialogue
* Use writing to analyze literature
Monday / Tuesday
* Pre-test
* Notes "Understanding Theme"
Objectives
* Distinguish topic from theme
* Identify theme
Wednesday - Friday
* Read "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas
Key question: What happens when friends compete?
Objectives
* Read a short story
* Distinguish topic from theme
* Identify theme
* Compare and Contrast
* Build vocabulary for reading and writing
* Use the Latin root pel to help unlock meaning
* Use quotation marks, commas, and periods correctly in dialogue
* Use writing to analyze literature