Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Learning Objectives:

• To examine challenge as the conceptual focus for the year
• To distinguish between denotation and connotation
• To identify personal challenges
• To examine the Embedded Assessment for key skills and knowledge required for success.

Supplies: SpringBoard, Class Notebook, Folder, Dictionary

If you haven't already, turn in your Reading Log.

Opening:

1. In your small group, share a few challenges you face (while I STAMP)

2. For one challenge, share the steps you plan on taking in order to face this challenge

3. Share your Folders in your small groups.

• Compile a list of synonyms and associations you have for the word CHALLENGE
• Add any words you didn't consider to your folder.
• Choose one group member to write three of the words on Card Stock and tape it on the Circle Map on the board.

4. Hand in folders

5. Using a dictionary and the top of page 6 for a review of terms, determine the following:

• Denotation of the word Challenge (noun and verb!)
• Connotation of the word Challenge

6. Using a word from our Challenge Word Wall, I will model how to complete the Graphic Organizer on page 6.

Work Period:

7. Choose another word from the word wall and complete your own G.O. in your Notebook.  

• Label the HEADING of the Page, um, Challenges...

8. When you are done, work silently to UNPACK the Embedded Assessment on page 53-56.

• What skills and abilities must you have to do well?
• What knowledge must you demonstrate to be successful on this task?

Closing:

9. Create a Graphic Organizer to demonstrate 5-7 key skills and knowledge you must demonstrate for this Embedded Assessment

10.  If time allows, share and create a group poster.