Digital Agenda: Wednesday, 8/14!

Do Now (5 mins):
Answer this questions in a complete sentence on page 4L of your Interactive Notebook.

1. What is the difference between realistic fiction and historical fiction?  

On the left side of your desk, leave your Agenda open.  I will check your homework while you are writing.

Objectives:  Students will...

identify the forms and characteristics of types of text and first- or third-person narration by reading historical fiction, narratives, and poetry and creating a group presentation using a graphic organizer.

Standards:

3.1 Structural Features of Literature: Identify the forms of fiction and describe the major characteristics of each form.

Direct Station (15 mins):

Finish Genres of Text notes

Watch this short video about Sandra Cisneros and fill out the information you learned about her.

Independent (15 mins):

1. Follow this link to quizlet to practice your vocabulary http://quizlet.com/24949957/types-of-text-flash-cards/
2. Using the flash cards, record the terms and definitions for informational writing, biography, autobiography, and persuasive writing in your Cornell notes.
3. After you have written all the terms and definitions, play scatter and space race.

Exit Slip (5 mins):

What narration is being represented in the example from Ms. Hansen?