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Attendance Silent Read 20 min  Prep for District Reading Assessment on Monday June 9 -  1. Introduction: What Is an Inference?  A key reading skill you’ll need on your assessment. An inference is when you read between the lines to figure something out that the author doesn’t say directly. 2. The Inference Formula  Inference = What the text says (clues) + What I know (my brain) = Smart guess Steps To Assessing Inference: (Question 1 on your Assessment)  The author gives clues in the text. You use your own experience and thinking . You combine both to figure out what’s really going on. 📚 3. Example  “Jason slammed his locker and stormed out of the school without saying goodbye.” Questions:  What does the text say? What do you know about people who act this way? We can infer that Jason is angry or upset , even though the text never says those words directly. 4. Guided Practice  “Maria stared out the window d...

June 3  Silent Read 20 min Poetry Unit  Bones of Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry, Types of Poetry & History of - The Exclamation Mark & Intro to True Spirit Examples of Poetry Review – Review package - The Bones of Poetry -  Notes Presentation *To print student version -  HERE.     We Are More: SSpoken Word Poetry Review & Sample    Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet. Ask students:  "Have you ever heard of spoken word poetry? What makes it different from traditional poetry?"     Briefly explain that spoken word poetry is meant to be performed aloud and often addresses social and emotional themes.     Introduce Shane Koyczan: A Canadian poet, born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.     Known for his powerful spoken word performances that address bullying, mental health, self-acceptance, and love.          Has performed at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and TED...

Silent Read 20 min. Intro to next Short Story:  Exploring  What Happened During the Ice Storm Pg 66 Sightlines Objectives Analyze the themes, tone, and literary devices used in  What Happened During the Ice Storm . Reflect on the moral and emotional implications of the boys’ actions in the story. Objective:  Set the context for the story  Discussion: Video last major ice storm  Canada - 1998 - Ontario and Quebec “What feelings or memories come to mind when you think about extreme weather events?” Brief Context: Jim Heynen: story’s focus on the rural Midwest during a harsh ice storm. 2. Guided Reading & Initial Reactions (15 minutes) Objective:  Read and comprehend the text. Click HERE for audio of the story.  Read Aloud: Read the story aloud - vocabulary, imagery. First Impressions: Ask students to provide their initial reactions to the story. Suggested prompts: What emotions did the story evoke? How did you feel about the boys’ actions? 3. ...

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  Attendance. Silent Read 20 min - personal books. To finish Banksy Group Paragraph Class Editing.  1. Sightlines 9 - To read aloud 'The Interlopers' - Saki Pg. 33  Video Reading  of the piece. Learning Objectives: Analyze the key elements of  The Interlopers  (characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme). Understand the use of irony and its impact on the story. Identify the story's climax and discuss its implications. Develop a personal response to the story's ending. Lesson Outline Discussion. "Have you ever been in a long-standing disagreement with someone? What happened, and how did it resolve?" Relate this idea to family feuds or rivalries. Introduce the Author: Saki (H.H. Munro): his style of writing: sharp wit, satire, and unexpected endings. Who is Saki (H.H. Munro)? Saki is the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro , a British writer born in 1870 and known for writing clever, darkly humorous short stories. ✍️ Why He’s Important: He wrote during t...

Silent Read 20 min Practice - Topic Sentence Creation, Body & Conclusion Transition Wording - Group Work. Grade 9 English Lesson: Practice with Topic Sentences, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion Transitions Lesson Outline : 1. Introduction & Warm-up (10 minutes) Objective: Activate prior knowledge and introduce lesson goals. Q: What do you know about writing an paragraph or essay, especially focusing on topic sentences and conclusions. Example questions: "What makes a good topic sentence?" "Why is it important to have smooth transitions between ideas?" "How can we create an effective conclusion?" Mini Lecture (5 minutes) :  TAKE NOTES! Topic Sentences : A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, clearly stating what the paragraph will be about. Body Paragraph Transitions : Transitions help connect ideas, ensuring the writing flows logically. Conclusion Transitions : Conclusion should restate the main point and tie everything t...