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Second Semester Written Book Report Directions, Rubric, & Planning Guide.
"Thank You, Ma'm" Short Story Audio. (9/24) Listen as you read the text of this great story by Langston Hughes.
"Thank You, Ma'm" Short Story Text. (9/24) What signposts do you STOP and notice as you read? How do these important moments contribute to your understanding of the story?
Signpost Slides with Video Clip Links. (9/10-22) Explains each signpost, the thinking involved, and gives a movie-clip-moment examples.
Signpost Overview Notes. (9/10-22) Keep a copy in your binder to help prompt your thinking as you read.
Discovery Reading/Writing Link.
Letter to Mrs. Hogan-McLean. (9/10) Using your "framed picture" as prewriting to give you ideas, write a letter to me so I can get to know the unique person you are. Please tell me at least five important things about you, giving me lots of details!
Independent Reading Log. (9/5)
Frame Assignment (9/8)
My Homework Plan. (9/4)
Second Semester Written Book Report Directions, Rubric, & Planning Guide.
"Thank You, Ma'm" Short Story Audio. (9/24) Listen as you read the text of this great story by Langston Hughes.
Signpost Slides with Video Clip Links. (9/10-22) Explains each signpost, the thinking involved, and gives a movie-clip-moment examples.
Signpost Overview Notes. (9/10-22) Keep a copy in your binder to help prompt your thinking as you read.
Discovery Reading/Writing Link.
Letter to Mrs. Hogan-McLean. (9/10) Using your "framed picture" as prewriting to give you ideas, write a letter to me so I can get to know the unique person you are. Please tell me at least five important things about you, giving me lots of details!
Independent Reading Log. (9/5)
Frame Assignment (9/8)
My Homework Plan. (9/4)