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ELA 2019 G8:M1:U1

Build Background Knowledge: Read and Analyze Summer of the Mariposas

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Lesson 1Discover Our Topic: Summer of the Mariposas
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – SL.8.1 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Infer the Topic – RL.8.1 (10 minutes)

B. Introduce the Performance Task and Module Guiding Questions (10 minutes)

C. Launch the Text: Summer of the Mariposas (10 minutes)

D. Introduce the Work to Become Ethical People Anchor Chart (5 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Read and Reflect: Students read and reflect on the guiding questions for the module and discuss them with their families. They should consider how the guiding questions make them feel. They can sketch or write about their ideas.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 1 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can infer the topic of this module from the resources. (RL.8.1, RI.8.1)
  • Work Time A: Infer the Topic: I Notice/I Wonder note-catcher (RL.8.1, RI.8.1)

Lesson 2Establish Reading Routines: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 1
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Launch Vocabulary Logs – RL.8.4 (5 minutes)

B. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

C. Reflect on the Module Guiding Questions (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Aloud and Identify Vocabulary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 1 Excerpt – RL.8.4 (15 minutes)

B. Find the Gist: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 1 Excerpt – SL.8.1 (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Selected Response Questions: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 1, students answer selected response questions about vocabulary and how the plot is unfolding in chapter 1 of Summer of the Mariposas.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 2 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can show empathy and respect as I listen to my classmates. (SL.8.1)
  • I can find the gist of the chapter 1 excerpt of Summer of the Mariposas. 
  • I can determine the difference between academic and domain-specific vocabulary. (RL.8.4, L.8.4)
  • Work Time B: Gist on sticky notes 

Lesson 3Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapters 1–2
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

B. Determine Strategies to Answer Selected Response Questions (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 2 Excerpt – SL.8.1 (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapters 1–2 Excerpts – RL.8.6 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Exit Ticket: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 2 Excerpt – RL.8.6 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine the Meaning of Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 2, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions that ask them to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and state their strategies for doing so.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 3 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can identify strategies to answer selected response questions. 
  • I can find the gist of chapter 2 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can explain what effect is created by differences in the points of view of the characters and the reader in the chapter 2 excerpt of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.6)
  • Opening B: Strategies to Answer Selected Response Questions anchor chart
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: QuickWrite: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 2 excerpt (RL.8.6)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 2 Excerpt (RL.8.6)

Lesson 4Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

B. Strategies to Determine the Meaning of Unfamiliar Vocabulary – RL.8.4 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3 Excerpt (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3 Excerpt – RL.8.6 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Review Answers: Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3 Excerpt – RL.8.6 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine Meanings of Unfamiliar Words and Phrases: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3 Part I, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions that ask them to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases.
  • I can identify strategies to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. (RL.8.4, L.8.4)
  • I can find the gist of chapter 3 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can explain what effect is created by differences in the points of view of the characters and the reader in the chapter 3 excerpt of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.4, L.8.4a)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes 
  • Work Time B: Text-Dependent Questions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3 Excerpt (RL.8.1, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, L.8.4)

Lesson 5Close Read: The Latin American Story Finder Excerpt
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Close Read: The Latin American Story Finder Excerpt – RI.8.2 (25 minutes)

B. Language Dive: The Latin American Story Finder Excerpt – L.8.4 (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Make Connections between Texts (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine Meanings of Unfamiliar Words and Phrases: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3 Part II, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions that ask them to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 4 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can determine a central idea and how it is developed in an excerpt from The Latin American Story Finder. (RI.8.1, RI.8.2)
  • I can write an objective summary of an excerpt from The Latin American Story Finder. (RI.8.1, RI.8.2)
  • I can identify strategies to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. (RI.8.4)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.4)
  • Work Time A: Close Read: The Latin American Story Finder Excerpt, Page 1 note-catcher (RI.8.1, RI.8.2)
  • Work Time B: Language Dive: The Latin American Story Finder Excerpt, Page 1 note-catcher (RI.8.1, L.8.4)

Lesson 6Launch Independent Reading
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – RL.8.4 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 4 Excerpt (20 minutes)

B. Launch Independent Research Reading – RI.8.10 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine the Meanings of Unfamiliar Words and Phrases: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 4, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions that ask them to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases.

B. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.

C. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 5 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can determine the meaning of new vocabulary. (RL.8.4, L.8.4)
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 4 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can select a research reading text that I want to read. (RI.8.10)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.4, L.8.4a, L.8.5a)
  • Work Time A: Sticky notes for recording gist 
  • Work Time B: Independent reading journals (RL.8.10, RI.8.10)

Lesson 7Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 5
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – RL.8.4 (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 5 Excerpt (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 5 Excerpt – RL.8.6 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Review Answers: Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 5 – RL.8.6 (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine the Meaning of Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 5, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions that ask them to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and state their strategies for doing so.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 6 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can determine the meaning of new vocabulary. (RL.8.4, L.8.4b, L.8.6)
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 5 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can explain what effect is created by differences in the points of view of the characters and the reader in the chapter 5 excerpt of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.8.4b)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes 
  • Work Time B: Text-Dependent Questions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 3 (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)

Lesson 8Demonstrate Understanding of Figurative Language: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 6
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Review Figurative Language – RL.8.4 (15 minutes)

B. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 6 Excerpt (15 minutes)

C. Figurative Language: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 6 Excerpt – RL.8.4 (5 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine the Meaning of Figurative Language: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary and Figurative Language: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 6, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions that ask them to determine the meaning of figurative language. 

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 7 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can determine the meaning of figurative language in Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.4, L.8.5)
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 6 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.8.5b)
  • Work Time A: Analyze Figurative Language note-catcher (RL.8.4, L.8.5a)
  • Work Time B: Gist on sticky notes

Lesson 9Analyze Point of View and Figurative Language: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 7
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 7 Excerpt (20 minutes)

B. Language Dive Part I: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 110 – RL.8.4 (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Exit Ticket: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 7 – RL.8.6 (10 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Connotations: Using Homework: Unfamiliar Vocabulary and Connotations: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 7, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions requiring them to distinguish among the connotations of words with similar definitions.

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 8 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 7 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can determine the meaning of figurative language in Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.4, L.8.5)
  • I can explain what effect is created by differences in the points of view of the characters and the reader in chapter 7 of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.4, L.8.4a)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Language Dive: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 110 note-catcher (RL.8.4, L.8.5a, L.8.5b)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 7 (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)

Lesson 10Analyze Point of View and Figurative Language: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 8
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Language Dive Part II: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 110 – RL.8.4 (10 minutes)

B. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 8 Excerpt (25 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Exit Ticket: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 8 – RL.8.6 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Determine Meanings of Unfamiliar Words and Phrases: Using Homework: Figurative Language and Connotations, students answer a combination of selected response and short constructed response questions requiring them to determine and analyze the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases including figurative language and connotations. 

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 9 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can determine the meaning of figurative language in Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.4, L.8.5)
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 8 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can explain what effect is created by differences in the points of view of the characters and the reader in chapter 8 of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.3)
  • Work Time A: Language Dive: Summer of the Mariposas, Page 110 note-catcher (RL.8.4, L.8.5a, L.8.5b)
  • Work Time B: Gist on sticky notes
  • Closing and Assessment A: Exit Ticket: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 8 (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)

Lesson 11Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 9
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 9 Excerpt (15 minutes)

B. Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 9 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 10 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.

  • I can determine the meanings of words and phrases in Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.4, L.8.4)

  • I can explain what effect is created by differences in the points of view of the characters and the reader in chapter 9 of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.6)

  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes

  • Work Time B: Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Analyze Point of View: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 9 (RL.8.1, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.8.10, L.8.4, L.8.5a, L.8.6)

Lesson 12Introduce Themes: Summer of the Mariposas
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 10 Excerpt (15 minutes)

B. Introduce Themes: Summer of the Mariposas – RL.8.2 (20 minutes) 

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 11 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 10 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can identify themes in Summer of the Mariposas and how they have developed over the course of the text. (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.8.1)
  • Closing and Assessment A: Theme and evidence on index cards (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)

Lesson 13Analyze Aspects of Character: Summer of the Mariposas
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 11 Excerpt (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Aspects of Character – RL.8.3 (20 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

 A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Selected Response Questions: Using Homework: Selected Response Questions: Analyze Aspects of Character 1, students answer selected response questions to analyze how incidents in Summer of the Mariposas reveal aspects of a character.

B. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.
  • I can demonstrate understanding of the excerpt of chapter 11 of Summer of the Mariposas.
  • I can analyze how incidents in a story reveal aspects of character (RL.8.1, RL.8.3)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (L.8.1)
  • Work Time A: Gist on sticky notes
  • Work Time B: Analyze Aspects of Character (RL.8.1, RL.8.3)

Lesson 14Analyze Aspects of Character and Generate Discussion Norms: Summer of the Mariposas
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner – W.8.8 (10 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Analyze Aspects of Character – RL.8.3 (15 minutes)

B. Generate Discussion Norms – SL.8.1 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Set Goals – SL.8.1 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Selected Response Questions: Using Homework: Selected Response Questions: Analyze Aspects of Character 2, students answer selected response questions to analyze how incidents in Summer of the Mariposas reveal aspects of a character. 

B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 12 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can quote accurately from the text. (W.8.8)
  • I can analyze how incidents in Summer of the Mariposas reveal aspects of the characters. (RL.8.1, RL.8.3, SL.8.1)
  • I can generate norms for a productive discussion. (SL.8.1)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.1, W.8.8)
  • Work Time A: Analyze Aspects of Character (RL.8.1, RL.8.3)
  • Work Time B: Discussion Norms Anchor Chart (SL.8.1)

Lesson 15Analyze Aspects of Character and Participate in a Text-Based Discussion: Summer of the Mariposas

Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 12 Excerpt (15 minutes)

B. Analyze Aspects of Character – RL.8.3 (10 minutes)

C. Text-Based Discussion – SL.8.1 (10 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Peer Feedback – SL.8.1 (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Selected Response Questions: Using Homework: Selected Response Questions: Analyze Aspects of Character 3, students answer selected response questions to analyze how incidents in Summer of the Mariposas reveal aspects of a character.

B. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal.
  • I can analyze how incidents in Summer of the Mariposas reveal aspects of the characters. (RL.8.1, RL.8.3)
  • I can come to a discussion prepared and draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the text and topic. (SL.8.1)
  • I can follow discussion norms to have an effective text-based discussion. (SL.8.1)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.3)
  • Work Time A: Gist statement for chapter 12 
  • Work Time B: Aspects of Character Graphic Organizer - Chapter 12 (RL.8.1, RL.8.3)

Lesson 16End of Unit 1 Assessment: Aspects of Character: Summer of the Mariposas
Agenda Daily Learning Targets Ongoing Assessment Anchor Charts & Protocols

1. Opening

A. Return the Mid-Unit Assessments and Engage the Learner (5 minutes)

2. Work Time

A. End of Unit 1 Assessment: Aspects of Character: Summer of the Mariposas (20 minutes)

B. Text-Based Discussion – SL.8.1 (15 minutes)

3. Closing and Assessment

A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)

4. Homework

A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 13 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.
  • I can analyze how incidents in Summer of the Mariposas reveal aspects of the characters. (RL.8.1, RL.8.3)
  • I can come to a discussion prepared and draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the text and topic. (SL.8.1)
  • I can follow discussion norms to have an effective text-based discussion. (SL.8.1)
  • Opening A: Entrance Ticket
  • Work Time A: End of Unit 1 Assessment: Aspects of Character: Summer of the Mariposas (RL.8.1, RL.8.3)

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