- I can cite text-based evidence to support an analysis of informational text. (RI.6.1)
- I can effectively engage in discussions with diverse partners about sixth-grade topics, texts, and issues. (SL.6.1)
- I can express my own ideas clearly during discussions. (SL.6.1)
- I can use a variety of strategies to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases. (L.6.4)
Long Term Learning Targets
Supporting Targets
- I can read informational excerpts to make inferences.
- I can talk with my peers about an informational excerpt.
- I can determine the meaning of unknown words in an informational excerpt.
- I can share my knowledge and my questions about medieval times.
Ongoing Assessment
- Exit Ticket: 3-2-1
Agenda
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1. Opening A. Reading Quotes (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Four Corners: Analyzing "In This Time" Quotes (15 minutes) B. Closer Look at Vocabulary: "In This Time" Quotes (10 minutes) C. Framing the Module: What Do We Know? What Do We Wonder? (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Exit Ticket: 3-2-1 (5 minutes) 4. Homework A. None. |
- Review Four Corners protocol (see Appendix or Work Time A) - Prepare quote strips by cutting them into individual quotes. Distribute them to students as they enter the classroom or have them waiting at their desks. Depending on the size of the class, some quotes will most likely need to be used more than once. - Prepare the What I Know, What I Wonder anchor chart (see supporting materials). |
Vocabulary
manor, obey, lords, peasants, livestock, famines, plagues, honorable, warrior, May Day, infants, maturity, falconry, adversities, feast days, whims, crusade, faith, trade, pilgrims, martyred, perished, atone
Materials
- "In This Time" quote strips (see Teaching Notes)
- Four Corners Questions (for teacher reference)
- What I Know, What I Wonder anchor chart
- Exit Ticket: 3-2-1 (one per student)
Opening
Opening | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Reading Quotes (5 minutes)
* "What is an inference?"
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Work Time
Work Time | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Four Corners: Analyzing "In This Time" Quotes (15 minutes)
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B. Closer Look at Vocabulary: "In This Time" Quotes (10 minutes)
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C. Framing the Module: What Do We Know? What Do We Wonder? (10 minutes)
* "Based on the quotes you read, and based on your own prior knowledge, what can we say we already know about the Middle Ages?"
* "What types of questions do you still wonder about when you think about the Middle Ages?"
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Closing & Assessments
Closing |
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A. Exit Ticket: 3-2-1 (5 minutes)
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Homework
Homework |
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