Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Learning Objectives:
I can …

• examine a challenging text through close reading
• evaluate concepts in a written text

Opening:

1.  Look up the definition of the word Utopia in the dictionary.  Write down the definition in your class journal.

2. Copy the "Word Connections" information into your journal as well.

 

Work Period:

3. Read "Utopia", marking the text:

• * interesting
• ! surprising
• ? confusing
• U relating to a utopia

4. Answer #1 and #2

5. Busse Models a Think-Aloud

• As I read and think through the passage, mark the text again with a 
• Check Mark = still want to discuss
• Circle around ? = still confusing

6. What do you still want to discuss?

7. What still confuses you?

Closing:

8. Preview #3 and #4: Answer both in your journal.

Homework:

Answer Questions #3 and #4 on Page 58 in your JOURNAL.