Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Learning Objectives:

• How can a literature circle be an effective way to learn about the Holocaust?
• Why do children's book provide insights into a terrible part of history?

Opening:

1. Create a "Discussion Notetaking Graphic Organizer" that takes up a page next to your DEJ

• See SBD under #8 - Include the date

2. In your small group, have a discussion about the Children's Book you were assigned.

• If necessary, before you begin review the Speaking and Listening Skills in SBD 3.2

Work Period:

3. Class Notebook: 

3/9: Discussion Reflection

Respond to the following prompts in writing:

• What contributed most to your understanding and appreciation of the text?
• What did you learn about the Holocaust through the narrative and discussion?
• What is one theme that emerged out of the Children's Book you read?
• What is the textual evidence that supports the theme you've identified?

4. Return to your POD and join your OLD partner from Activities 3.2 and 3.3.

• Raise your Hand if your Account is the one I should grade.

5. After I record who partnered with whom, select a NEW partner in your POD.

6.  Login to SBD and go to Activity 3.4

7. Respond to Question #1 online

Closing: 
Read Aloud: Excerpt from Night

Shared Reading: Reread each chunk. 

I'll stop and have you tell me about the Diction and the Ideas (Respond to the KIDS when asked.)

• Chunk 1: 1-5
• Chunk 2: 6-8
• Chunk 3: 9-13
• Chunk 4: 14 - End