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Thursday, September 20
As you view the video, think about a guiding question
What were your initial observations?
As a class compare what the groups saw,
including how clearly and accurately they are
able to communicate their understanding
Reflect on the “close reading” experience of
watching a video, using the Reading Closely
Checklist to guide the reflective discussion.
This reflective discussion is an opportunity for
you to self-assess your ability to read
closely and identify areas where you can
improve as a reader over the course of this
unit.
Standards:
- RI.9-10.1
- RI.9-10.2
Learning Target:
- I will be able to...
- Use guiding questions to look closely for details in a multi-media text
What does it mean to read a text closely by attending to and analyzing textual details?
Video
Small Group Writing
In your groups:
- discuss details you have selected, as well as your thinking about the importance of those details in helping you understand the video.
- share your notes and collaboratively write a few sentences explaining something you have learned from the video, referring to key details that have led to their understanding.
Homework Accountability
Share and compare your quick write paraphrases, explaining why it stood out to you.
Lesson Agenda
Discussion
Volunteers from each group read their
sentences to the class.
- Homework Accountability
- Video viewing and discussion
- Two-column notes
- Small group writing
- Closing
Closing
Use guiding questions to independently explore a multi-media website. Then answer the guiding questions.
Website:
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/publicschool/
Guiding Questions:
1-How is this website organized?
2-What information or ideas does the website present?
3-How does this website add to my current knowledge about this topic?
4-Choose a guiding question.