ELA 2019 G8:M1:U2

Theme and Summary in Summer of the Mariposas: Narrative Writing

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Lesson 1Determine Theme and Analyze a Model Summary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13
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 13 Excerpt (15 minutes) B. Language Dive: Theme in Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13 – RL.8.2 (10 minutes) C. Mini Lesson: Analyze a Model Summary – RL.8.2 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Write a Summary: Using Homework: Selected Response Questions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13, students will make their first attempt at writing a summary of chapter 13. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 14 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 13 of Summer of the Mariposas. I can analyze how a theme is developed through details in chapter 13 of Summer of the Mariposas. (RL.8.1, RL.8.2) I can analyze a model to identify characteristics of an effective literary summary. (RL.8.2)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.2, RL.8.4) Work Time A: Find evidence of theme of chapter 13 (RL.8.2) Work Time B: Language Dive (RL.8.2, L.8.3a, L.8.4a) Work Time C: Analyze a Model Summary (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)

Lesson 2Analyze Development of Theme and Summarize Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 14
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 14 Excerpt (15 minutes) B. Identify Development of Theme: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 14 – RL.8.2 (10 minutes) C. Write a Summary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 14 – RL.8.2 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Review Summaries – RL.8.2 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Answer Text-Dependent Questions and Revise Summary Paragraph: Using Homework: Text-Dependent Questions and Summary Revisions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 14, students answer selected response questions about chapter 14 of Summer of the Mariposas and then revise their summary paragraphs to meet the criteria. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 15 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 14 of Summer of the Mariposas. I can determine a theme and analyze its development in Summer of the Mariposas, chapter 14. (RL.8.2) I can write an objective summary of Summer of the Mariposas, chapter 14. (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.2) Work Time B: Analyze the development of theme (RL.8.2) Work Time C: Write a summary (RL.8.1, RL.8.2) Closing and Assessment A: Review summaries (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)

Lesson 3Analyze Development of Theme and Summarize Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 15
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 15 Excerpt (15 minutes) B. Analyze Development of Theme: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 15 – RL.8.2 (10 minutes) C. Write a Summary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 15 – RL.8.2 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Answer Text-Dependent Questions and Revise a Summary Paragraph: Using Homework: Text-Dependent Questions and Summary Revisions: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 15, students answer selected response questions about chapter 15 of Summer of the Mariposas and then revise their summary paragraphs to meet the criteria. B. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 16 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 15 of Summer of the Mariposas. I can determine a theme and analyze its development in Summer of the Mariposas, chapter 15. (RL.8.2) I can write an objective summary of Summer of the Mariposas, chapter 15. (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.4, L.8.4a) Work Time B: Analyze the development of theme (RL.8.2) Work Time C: Write a summary (RL.8.1, RL.8.2)

Lesson 4Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Determine Theme and Write Literary Summary (Lessons 4-5)
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Return End of Unit 1 Assessments with Feedback (5 minutes) B. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Whole Class Critique: Literary Summary – RL.8.2 (10 minutes) B. Read Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 16 Excerpt – RL.8.2 (15 minutes) C. Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Determine Theme and Write Literary Summary – RL.8.2 (30 minutes) D. Introduce Work to Become Effective Learners (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress (15 minutes) 4. Homework A. 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 16 of Summer of the Mariposas. I can determine a theme and analyze its development in Summer of the Mariposas, chapter 16. (RL.8.2) I can write an objective summary of Summer of the Mariposas, chapter 16. (RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.10)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket Work Time C: Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Determine Theme and Write Literary Summary (RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, L.8.4)

Lesson 6Write a Narrative: Analyze a Model
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – SL.8.1 (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Introduce the Model Narrative – W.8.3 (10 minutes) B. Analyze a Model: Model the Checklist – W.8.4 (5 minutes) C. Analyze a Model: Partner Work – W.8.3 (15 minutes) D. Read “The Peuchen” (5 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. 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 a model essay to determine criteria for narrative writing. (W.8.3, W.8.4)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket Work Time C: Narrative Writing Checklist (W.8.3, W.8.4)

Lesson 7Research a Monster from Latin American Folklore
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Research Model: Monster from Latin American Folklore – W.8.7 (15 minutes) B. Research Practice: Monster from Latin American Folklore – W.8.8 (20 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Choose a Monster – W.8.3 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread chapter 17 of Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying an excerpt from the chapter in the next lesson.	I can research to choose a monster from folklore of Latin America for my narrative. (W.8.7, W.8.8)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.8.8) Work Time B: Student-created research note-catcher (W.8.7, W.8.8)

Lesson 8Write a Narrative: Plan Character and Setting
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 17 Excerpt (15 minutes) B. Model Plan: Character and Setting – W.8.3a (5 minutes) C. Plan: Character and Setting – W.8.3a (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Pair-Share – SL.8.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Answer Text-Dependent Questions: Using Homework: Text Dependent Questions: Character and Setting, students answer selected response questions and constructed response questions about character profiles and settings in Summer of the Mariposas. 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 17 of Summer of the Mariposas. I can create a character profile for my new, modernized monster. (W.8.3a) I can use the original settings in Summer of the Mariposas to create an appropriate setting for my narrative. (W.8.4)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (RL.8.4, L.8.4a) Work Time C: Character and Setting planner (W.8.3a, W.8.5)

Lesson 9Write a Narrative: Plan Plot
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Model: Plan Plot – W.8.3a (10 minutes) B. Partner Share: Plan Plot – W.8.3e (10 minutes) C. Practice: Plan Plot – W.8.5 (15 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Pair-Share – SL.8.1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Text-Dependent Questions: Using Homework: Text Dependent Questions: Plan a Plot, students answer selected response questions and constructed response questions about the plots in Summer of the Mariposas. 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 plan the plot of my new scene for Summer of the Mariposas that results in the same outcome as the original scene. (W.8.3a, W.8.3e)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.8.3a) Work Time C: Storyboard graphic organizer (W.8.3a, W.8.3e)

Lesson 10Write a Narrative: Narrative Techniques
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mini Lesson: Speed Up Pacing – W.8.3b (10 minutes) B. Mini Lesson: Slow Down Pacing – W.8.3b (10 minutes) C. Practice: Speed Up and Slow Down Pacing – W.8.3b (10 minutes) D. Introduce Transition Words – W.8.3c (5 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. Selected Response Questions: Using Homework: Selected Response Questions: Narrative Techniques, students answer selected response questions about transition 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.	I can identify where to speed up and slow down pacing in my narrative to engage the reader. (W.8.3b)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket (W.8.3c) Work Time C: Storyboard graphic organizer (W.8.3b, W.8.5)

Lesson 11End of Unit 2 Assessment: Write a Narrative
Agenda	Daily Learning Targets	Ongoing Assessment	Anchor Charts & Protocols
1. Opening A. Return Mid-Unit 2 Assessments and Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. End of Unit 2 Assessment: Write a Narrative – W.8.3 (30 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Track Progress – W.8.3 (10 minutes) 4. Homework A. Preread Anchor Text: Students should preread the author’s note in Summer of the Mariposas in preparation for studying it in the next lesson.	I can write a new scene of Summer of the Mariposas that is based on a modernized monster from Latin American folklore. (RL.8.9, W.8.3)	Opening A: Entrance Ticket Work Time A: End of Unit 2 Assessment: Write a Narrative (W.8.3, W.8.4, W.8.6, W.8.10)

EL Education Curriculum

ELA 2019 G8:M1:U2

Theme and Summary in Summer of the Mariposas: Narrative Writing

Lesson 1Determine Theme and Analyze a Model Summary: Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 13

Lesson 2Analyze Development of Theme and Summarize Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 14

Lesson 3Analyze Development of Theme and Summarize Summer of the Mariposas, Chapter 15

Lesson 4Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Determine Theme and Write Literary Summary (Lessons 4-5)

Lesson 6Write a Narrative: Analyze a Model

Lesson 7Research a Monster from Latin American Folklore

Lesson 8Write a Narrative: Plan Character and Setting

Lesson 9Write a Narrative: Plan Plot

Lesson 10Write a Narrative: Narrative Techniques

Lesson 11End of Unit 2 Assessment: Write a Narrative

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