SPONGE: READING LOGS

1) What is the book title and author of the book you are reading for your reading log? (The author of my book is… The title of my book is…)

2) Describe 2 things you like about the book.(Two things I like about the book are _________, and _______________.)

3) Explain why you would or wouldn’t recommend the book to a friend (I would recommend this book to a friend because…)

Timed Reading Friday’s

We will open with a timed reading every Friday!

You will have 3:20 to read the passage, and 3:20 minutes to answer the questions for that passage.

When you are finished reading the passage, look on the screen to see how long it took you to read it.

Mark your time on the notecard I’ve provided, and number your notecard 1-10 so you can record your answers.

Sponge: Protagonist VS Antagonist

• If you could be any protagonist (hero) or antagonist

(villain) from any story for a day, who would it be?

Explain why using details.

• Write a couple of paragraphs explaining what you would

do if you were that person for one day. Explain the day

from start to finish. Think about how you would face your

opposition.

Sponge: plot outline

• Choose any book, movie, show, play, or story to respond to the

following:

1) Describe the setting of the story.

2) Who are the characters involved? (is there a protagonist or

antagonist?)

3) What is the main conflict/problem in the story?

4) Describe the climax of the story.

5) Describe the resolution of the story.

Journal free-write

• Write 1-2 paragraphs comparing and contrasting the lunch

procedure at Esperanza’s school to the lunch procedure at VPA.

• Explain which lunch procedure you would rather have. Provide 2-3

reasons why you would like it that way.

• (If you were to leave school for lunch, where would you go and why?)

C- Level 5

H- raise hand

A- journal free-write

M-only to sharpen

P-

Reading Log Data

• 1st period- 6

• 2nd period- 2

• 3rd period- 8

• 7th period- 10 WINNER

Sponge: plot outline 2

Provide the following parts of plot using the book you are

reading for your reading log:

Setting:

Characters:

Conflicts:

What is the most favorite part of the book and why?

SIMILE

A comparison of two things using like or as

The hot sun made the day feel as dry as a bone.

She stared at me like a wicked witch.

METAPHOR

A direct comparison of two things without the use of like or as.

English class is a thorn in my spine.

Jeff is quite the night owl on the weekends.

HYPERBOLE

An obvious or intentional exaggeration used by an author.

I have a headache the size of Montana.

I’ve told you to clean your room a million times!

ONOMATOPOEIA

A word or expression used to represent a

sound.

Bang

Pow

Zap

ALLITERATION

The repetition of the same sound or letter in the same group

of words (tongue-twisters use alliteration)

She sells sea shells by the sea shore

Mad max

Silent Seas

Reading Rainbow

PERSONIFICATION

When an object, idea, or animal is given human

attributes (actions and emotions).

The fire swallowed the entire forest.

The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.

Expectations for group read aloud

•C- only 1 person speaking/reading at a time

•H- raise your hand and wait patiently

•A- reading

•M- only to sharpen pencil with permission

•P- you are either reading or following along

•S- reading is the key to success!!!!

CLOSING ACTIVITY: LOCATING FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Go back and locate as many examples of figurative language as you can

from what we’ve read today.

Write down 3-4 examples on your notecard.

Use your reference sheet to guide you through this!

C- level 5

H-raise hand

A- closure

M- only to sharpen

pencil

P- everyone tries

hard

S- show what you

know!

Sponge: figurative language

• Using your figurative language reference guide, write down 5 of your own examples of figurative language.

• Write down what type of figurative language it is next to each example.

*Be prepared to share!

Sponge: figurative language practice

Directions: for each expression, write down which type of

figurative language is being used- some may contain more

than 1

1) Every picture tells a story.

2) After lunch I heard the ring-ring of the phone in the front hall.

3) My leg snapped like a twig when I broke it during football practice.

4) Her voice was as quiet as the squeak of a small mouse.

5) Opportunity knocked on the door.

6) I was so tired that you could have knocked me over with a feather.

7) A big bully beats the baby boy.

8) Her eyes were two blue diamonds sparkling in the Saturday sun.

RDA #1 data

• Distinguished- 12%

• Proficient- 31%

• Apprentice- 11%

• Novice- 45%

• *Number is the percentage of answers you got correct.

• Letter:

N= novice

A=apprentice

P= proficient

D= distinguished

On your notecard

• What is the % you got correct and the level of mastery you achieved?

• What can you do next time to make sure you get a better score?

• Which concepts did you struggle with the most (theme, central idea,

figurative language, meaning of words, plot, or text structure)?

Character T-chart

• Write down as many descriptions of Tucker and Lashana Mae as you can.

• When completing the character chart think of the following:

The appearance of the characters How other people view them.

The nicknames

Any descriptions from the story

The hobbies/ interests of each character The conflicts Tucker faces

Letter of Apology (Dear library staff…)

• Write a 1 page letter of apology to Ms. Ernwine and the library

staff (since we can’t go today because of overall misbehavior)

• The letter must include:

*A sincere apology (sound like you mean it!)

*A description of the expectations for a library visit.

*A description of some expectations that were not followed.

*What you will be sure to do the next time we go to the library

so we can visit the rest of the year.

Sponge: figurative language practice 2

Directions: for each expression, write down which type of

figurative language is being used.

1) He was as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking

chairs

2) Timothy heard the bang of the screen door as it slammed shut.

3) I was eaten alive by mosquitos during the camping trip.

4) The moonlight sparkles on the surface of the silent sea.

5) The bell at 2:20 is music to my ears.

6) My alarm clock screamed for me to wake up this morning.

*Choose 2 from above, and explain what is being compared.

Sponge: figurative language practice 3

Directions: for each expression, write down which type of

figurative language is being used.

1) The waves grew angrier as the storm came toward the shore.

2) I was as mad as a hornet when I left my homework at home.

3) I had a ton of chores to do last night.

4) Ms. Cotton is great because she knows everything about math.

5) The class erupted like a volcano after two students got in a fight.

6) I heard the CRACK of the lightening during the storm last night.

7) Sometimes Sam struggles to see the simplest of answers.

Plot organizer

1. Complete all parts of the plot organizer

2. For the rising action, write 2 events (things that happen) before the climax

3. For the climax, retell the most important or exciting part (turning point) of the story

4. For the falling action, write 2 events that happen before the ending

5. For the conclusion, retell how the story ends.

6. Be sure to write down 2 themes that are represented in the story

C- level 2

H- raise hand

A- plot organizer

M- only to sharpen pencil

P- all students complete an

organizer

S- show what you know

*If you finish all story

activities, you must complete

the extra figurative language

practice.

Expectations for Quiz (20 minutes)

• C- level 5 (absolutely no talking)

• H- raise hand and wait patiently

• A- figurative language quiz

(worth 20 point mastery grade)

• M- only to sharpen pencil or

gather materials

• P- all students complete quiz

• S- show what you know!!

• *You may use your

figurative language

reference guide*

• When complete , grab a

collections book and finish

your short story activities)

Expectations for partner work

• C- level 2 (table talk)

• H- ask 3 then me

• A- partner activity

• M- only to sharpen pencil or turn in work

• P- everyone makes an equal contribution

*I will break your group apart if you don’t follow these expectations*

• I must have full focus and full effort from all students.

• If I have to remind you of the expectations over and over again, the entire class will work in silence.

Closing activity: on your notecard…

1. Rate your understanding of figurative language from a 1-10 (1=don’t

understand 10= fully understand)

2. Rate your understanding of the elements of plot from a 1-10 (1=don’t

understand 10= fully understand)

3. Which type of figurative language do you struggle with the most?

4. What type of extra practice do you need before we take our test on plot

and figurative language?

Closing activity

• Was the Tucker the hero that everyone thought him to

be, or was Richard mostly responsible for the rescue?

• Restate the question and use evidence from the story to

support your answer.

USING DETAILS FROM THE TEXT

1. Tell what page and paragraph number you found the detail or example on (page 74, paragraph 3; page 76, paragraph 10).

2. Put quotation marks around the details from the text( On page 74, paragraph 1, it says Esperanza wants to eat in the canteen with “the special kids.” This is probably because she wants to make friends and become popular at school.)

3. Always provide an explanation to show why you include a quote from the story (This is probably because she wants to make friends and become popular at school.)

“A RICE SANDWICH” FREE-WRITE ACTIVITY.

What do you think the theme of the story is? If you can, try to name more than 1 theme.

What events in the story lead you to believe this is the theme?

How would you have felt if you were Esperanza?

“A RICE SANDWICH” VOCAB: DEFINE AND USE THE FOLLOWING TERMS ON THE DIY ORGANIZER.

Level 1

Canteen

Invent

Anemic

Hollered

Level 2

Appreciate

Superior

Faint

Ashamed

CLOSURE ACTIVITY: VOCAB

Name two new words you have learned from our readings this week.

Use both of the words in a complete sentence.

CLOSURE: HISTORICAL FIGURE.

If you could learn about any historical figure, who would it be? Explain why using details

How can learning about the lives of others expand your understanding of the world?

CLOSURE: JACKIE ROBINSON REACTION

How did the events surrounding the story of Jackie Robinson change history?

How would life be different today if blacks/African Americans weren’t allowed to play professional baseball? Use details in both of your answers!