September 10, 2012

LEARNING TARGETS

By the end of today's lesson, I should:

1. Be familiar with the new Rev It Up words for Lesson 2
2. Be aware of my standardized test scores from the past and analyze my performance using the "Data Tracker" in my binder.
3. Review the key components of a MEL-Con

MORNING CLASSES

During independent work time:

• RCBM testing with Ms. Evensen
• Assessment Data Conference with Mrs. Ander
• Post on Ning in the MEL-Con Background Knowledge Discussion Forum
• Quizlet Review of Lesson 2 words
• Monitored Independent Reading

AFTERNOON CLASSES

10 Minutes of Independent Reading

Read aloud of Riding the Tiger book by Eve Bunting

• The purpose question for your reading is:  What does the tiger symbolize in Riding the Tiger?

Using your copy of the text, annotate evidence that will help you make inferences to answer the purpose question.  Use the evidence from the story and your own thinking/conclusions to fill in the MEL-Con graphic organizer.

ASSIGNMENTS

Using your copy of the text, annotate evidence that will help you make inferences to answer the purpose question.  Use the evidence from the story and your own thinking/conclusions to fill in the MEL-Con graphic organizer.

HANDOUTS - SEE ME IF YOU NEED A COPY, OR VISIT "CLASS RECORDS" ON NING.

Copy of Riding the Tiger

Copy of a blank MEL-Con Graphic Organizer

Copy of MEL-Con Format Notes