Friday,+August+31

=Topic: Identity= =Essential Question: How can self-reflection affect your sense of identity?=


 * Note- Check homework during bellwork...**

Bellwork: Do this on a half sheet of paper!

 * 1) In the model, identify the appositive phrase.
 * 2) Next, combine the list of sentences to imitate the model.
 * 3) Finally, write your own imitation of the model and identify the appositive phrase.

Hal Borland, //When the Legend Dies//
 * Model**: //A veteran bronc rider, Tom Black has ridden nine horses to death in the rodeo arena, and at every performance the spectators expect him to kill another one.//

a. This sentence is about a fascinating historical speaker, Professor Southwick. b. He has visited many museums. c. He visits them for study of the medieval period. d. And at every visit the curators want him to give another lecture.

Think/Talk...
Partner/Pair/Share from homework text. What stuck out to you? Why? What connections and conclusions did you make?

Mini-Lesson: Making Inferences and Supporting with Text Evidence
Introduce It Says, I Say, And So… chart to make an inference from the text. In small groups, make an inference and create a chart for the text. Post around the room and gallery walk to share.

Wrap Up...
Which charts seemed to be the best? Why? What kind of inferences did the best charts make?