Lesson 1: Introduction Monday Day 2 1.1.1 Express Ideas Use exploratory language to discuss and record a variety of predictions, opinions, and conclusions. Explore diverse ideas to develop predictions, opinions, conclusions, and understanding. 2.1.3 Textual Cues Use textual cues [such as organizational features of narrative and expository texts, bold print, italics, footnotes...] to construct and confirm meaning and interpret texts. Use textual cues [such as the structures and elements of specific genres...] to construct and confirm meaning and interpret texts. T VS, iep, VL Journey - Brainstorm 5 1.1.1 SG VS, VL KWL Plus 10 1.1.1 T Pass out novels 5 P VL, VS Book Scavenger Hunt (DRTA) 15 2.1.3 T VL, VS Read First Chapter (2 paragraphs each) 15 2.1.3 T VL Discuss 5 1.1.1 A VL, iap Pass out questions and Vocab and begin 5 2.1.3 Introduce Elfking project Read The Adventurous Life of John Goddard Questions from Chapter 1. - KWL Plus - Question sheets - Novels - Scavenger Hunt - Vocabulary 3-point approach forms
Lesson 2: John Goddard Tuesday Day 1 3.1.3 Contribute to Group Inquiry Contribute ideas, knowledge, and questions to help establish group inquiry or research focuses and purposes. Contribute ideas, knowledge and strategies to help identify group information needs and sources. Demonstrate critical listening and viewing skills and strategies [such as evaluating content, quality, presentation delivery...] and show respect for presenter(s) through appropriate audience behaviours [such as showing attentiveness, participating in audience activities...]. Demonstrate critical listening and viewing skills and strategies [such as activating prior knowledge, integrating new information, evaluating the effectiveness of the introduction and conclusion...] and show respect for presenter(s). T VS, VL The Adventurous Life of John Goddard 230-233 15 4.4.3 T VS, VL Video of John Goddard 10 4.4.3 A VL, VS, iep Write own Life Goals, 1 year, 10 years, lifetime 15 3.1.3 T or SG VL Read Chapter 2 Paddle to the Amazon 15 4.4.3 A VL Discuss and questions 5 3.1.3 Introduce Elfking project Questions from Chapter 2. - Sightlines 7 page 230-233 - Computer - http://www.johngoddard.info/ - Lined paper - Novels - Vocabulary 3-point approach forms
Lesson 3: The Bucket List Day 2 Wednesday, switch with SS 2.3.5 Create Original Texts Create original texts [such as cartoon sequences, dialogues, short stories, letters, video presentations...] to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques. Create original texts [such as descriptions, panel discussions, impersonations, collages, timelines, documentary videos, journals or diaries...] to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques. T VS Watch the Bucket List 100 4.4.3 T VS Watch Making a Bucket List 10 4.4.3 A VL Edit their bucket lists 15 2.3.5 Introduce Elfking project Bucket List - The Bucket List
Lesson 4: Erlkonig Thursday Day 1 1.1.3 Experiment with Language and Form Expand self-expression in oral, written, and visual forms. Experiment with memorable language to convey personal perceptions, feelings, experiences, thoughts, and ideas in various forms 2.3.5 Create Original Texts 4.4.2 Effective Oral Communication Deliver short oral presentations and reports using verbal and non-verbal cues [such as diction, pacing, presence, facial expression, gestures...] to focus audience attention; project emotion appropriate to the subject and point of view. Explain, share, and present orally using appropriate conventions of public speaking in a variety of settings [such as small-group and whole-class presentations...]; use visual aids to enhance the effectiveness of oral presentations. T VL Discuss one item off each Bucket List 15 4.4.2 A VS, BK, MR Introduce Erlkonig have them draw a picture 15 1.1.3 A VL, MR Write a story about their picture, rotate for 15 2.3.5 beginning, middle, and end (5 min each) T VL Paddle to the Amazon Chapter 3 15 2.1.3 Chapter 3 Questions Introduce Adventure Songs Charles Wayo Chapter 3 Questions Edit Story For Me: Scan in Pictures - Erlkonig http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxqgigjqbpa - Picture Paper
Lesson 5: Erlkonig followup Monday D2 1.1.3 Experiment with Language and Form 2.2.2 Connect Self, Texts, and Culture Compare own with others understanding of people, cultural traditions, and values portrayed in oral, literary, and media texts [including texts about Canada or by Canadian writers]. Discuss how similar ideas, people, experiences, and traditions are conveyed in various oral, literary, and media texts [including texts about Canada or by Canadian writers]. 4.4.2 Effective Oral Communication T MR Play Erlkonig as they enter the classroom, Hand back 3 corrected Bucket Lists and Erlkonig stories T VL Discuss if anyone accomplished items off Bucket 2 4.4.2 Lists T VL Anyone have an adventure over the weekend? 5 4.4.2 T VL Read Paddle to the Amazon Chapter 4 15 4.4.3 T VL Read Erlkonig stories out loud 15 4.4.3 T VL, MR Discuss real story 10 2.2.2 T VL, MR Assignment: find a song about a Journey or 2 2.2.2 Adventure A VS, VL, BK Rewrite Bucket Lists and decorate 8 1.1.3 Vocabulary Crossword Allow time to work on Questions from Chapter Chapters 1-4 questions Find a song about a Journey or an Adventure - Erlkonig, slide show - Have pictures scanned in to show for stories
Lesson 6: Charles Wayo Tues D1 2.2.1 Experience Various Texts Experience texts from a variety of forms and genres [such as journals, nature programs, letters, fantasy...] and cultural traditions; discuss likes and dislikes. Experience texts from a variety of forms and genres [such as magazine articles, diaries, drama, advertisements...] and cultural traditions; compare own interpretations to those of others. 3.3.2 Record Information Make notes using headings and sub-headings or graphic organizers appropriate to a topic; reference sources. Make notes in point form, summarizing major ideas and supporting details; reference sources. 5.2.2 Work in Groups Present group conclusions or findings to classmates. Organize and complete tasks cooperatively and collaboratively; evaluate group productivity and efficiency. T Collect questions 1 4, song choices 5 T Pass out Chapters 5 8 projects Do they want to 10 read aloud still or read at their own pace at home? SG VL, VS Charles Wayo in Green Book, Story Map 20 3.3.2, 5.2.2 T VL Whatever Happened to Charles Wayo? 15 2.2.1 Poem Choose Your Own Adventure Chapter 5 For Me: Download songs, mark questions, mark story map - Story Map - Charles Wayo from Green folder - http://books.google.ca/books?id=rtcdaaaambaj&pg=pa138&lpg=pa138&dq=the+journey+of +Charles+Wayo&source=bl&ots=lfjaaJ7eYX&sig=_lwopvXb2nPsVrczzxRKbphZMHQ&hl=en&ei=Q xkwspqfnivosqpyt4xhcw&sa=x&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=&f=false
Lesson 7: Choose Your Own Adventure 2.2.1 Experience Various Texts 5.2.2 Work in Groups Wed D2 T VL Book Discussion 10 T VS Choose Your Own Adventure Brainstorm 10 4.4.3 T VL, VS Go through Website make tree diagram of choices 20 2.2.1 SG VL, iap Design a choose your own adventure plot 20 5.2.2 Sir Cumference Book Chapter 6 http://friend.ly.net/users/jorban/adventure/page01.html
Lesson 8: Cartoon, Poetry Thurs D1 2.2.1 Experience Various Texts 2.3.5 Create Original Texts 3.2.5 Make Sense of Information Determine literal and implied meaning of oral, visual, and written texts using a variety of strategies and cues [including headings, subheadings, topic sentences, summaries, camera angle, staging and pacing, and screening out irrelevant information]. Construct meaning using direct statements, implied meaning, and inferences; adjust rate of reading or viewing according to purpose, topic, density of information, and organizational patterns of text. T VL Introduce poem and discuss 10 3.2.5 T VS, VL Introduce cartoon and discuss 5 2.2.1 A VL Give assignment for poem, cartoon, or Create Your 15 2.3.5 Own Story A VL, VS, Nat Time to work on Chapters 5 8 or p/c/cyos 30 2.3.5 Sir Cumference Crossword Chapter 7 - Poem - Cartoon - Assignment
Lesson 9: Choice Time 1.1.1 Express Ideas 2.3.5 Create Original Texts Friday D2 T VL Discuss Chapter 7 and hand out crossword 10 1.1.1 A, P VS, VL Time to work on Chapter 5-8 or Poem, Cartoon, or Choose Your Own Adventure 50 2.3.5 If they are needing more ideas, read Sir Cumference book Have them present their poems, cartoons, or choose your own adventure if done Chapter 8 Chapter 5 8 Projects - Crosswords due after Chapter 9 is finished
Lesson 10: Presentations Monday D1 2.1.3 Textual Cues 4.4.2 Effective Oral Communication 5.1.4 Celebrate Special Occasions Select and use the language form and style appropriate for specific audiences to celebrate special events and accomplishments. Use appropriate language to participate in public events, occasions, or traditions. T Hand in Chapters 5-8 Projects 5 A, SG VS, VL, BK Present Choose your own Project, Hand in 30 4.4.2, 5.1.4 T Hand out Anticipation Guides 5 2.1.3 T VL, VS Read Chapter 9 and go through filling out 20 4.4.3 Celebrate Chapters 5-8 Projects - Chapter 9 Anticipation Guide For me: Chapters 5-8, projects - Crossword - Anticipation Guides
Lesson 11: Adventure Soundtrack 1.1.1 Express Ideas 3.1.3 Contribute to Group Inquiry Tuesday D2 Hand in Crosswords SG VS, VL Chapter 10 & Anticipation Guide 15 4.4.3 T VS, MR Play our Adventure Song Soundtrack & Discuss 40 4.4.3, 1.1.1 T VL, VS, MR How could we represent these? Puppet show? Act out? Dance? 5 3.1.3 Have members choose a song and find a creative way to represent it Chapter 10 Anticipation Guide For Me: Crosswords - Songs
Lesson 12: Create Song Representation 2.1.3 Textual Cues 5.2.1 Cooperate with Others Wednesday D1 SG VS, VL Chapter 11 & Anticipation Guide 20 2.1.3 T VL Discuss Song Plans (I pick groups) marking rubric 10 4.4.3 make up together SG VL, MR, BK Work on them 30 5.2.1. Chapter 12 Sir Cumference if not read yet - Have groups made up For me: Print off Rubric
Lesson 13: Work on Song Plan 2.1.3 Textual Cues 5.2.1 Cooperate with Others Thursday D2 A VS Chapter 12 & Hand in Anticipation Guides 9-12 30 2.1.3 SG VS Hand out rubric, finish Up Song Plans, Present tomorrow 30 5.2.1 Chapter 13, Work on Vocabulary Song Plans
Lesson 14: Present Songs 2.1.3 Textual Cues 5.1.4 Celebrate Special Occasions Friday D1 T VS Chapter 13 & Response Logs 20 2.1.3 T VS Present Songs 35 4.4.3, 5.1.4 A VL How was my Group Work? How was our Group Work? (Hand in) 5 Assessment Vocabulary Read Chapter 14 and do a response log so we can discuss it. Each make one point to discuss For me: Mark songs, record sheets - How was my group work? Form - How was our group work? Form
Lesson 15: The Adventure of Me 1.1.1 Express Ideas 2.3.5 Create Original Texts Monday D2 T VL, iep Discuss Chapter 14 20 1.1.1 A VS, VL The Adventure of Me Begin writing & editing 40 2.3.5 Chapter 15 First Draft of the Adventure of Me - Chapter 14 Discussion Questions
Lesson 16: Edit Adventures of Me 2.3.5 Create Original Texts Tuesday D1 SG VS, VL Read Chapter 15, Discuss, Response Log 30 4.4.3 A VL Edit and make Final copies of the Adventure of Me 30 2.3.5 Vocabulary Chapter 16 Eldinah s Journey Page 262 in Sightlines 7 The Adventures of Me - Questions for Chapter 15
Lesson 17: Present Adventures of Me 1.1.3 Experiment with Language and Form 2.2.2 Connect Self, Texts, and Culture Friday D2 T VS, VL Hand in Adventures of me Present them? 25 4.4.3 A VL Chapter 16, Response Log 15 4.4.3 T VL Discuss 15 2.2.2 T Hand in Chapters 12 16 Response Logs 5 Introduce Final Projects Chapter 17 For Me: Mark Adventures of Me, Response Logs - Final Project Rubric
Lesson 18: Final Projects Introduced Monday D1 3.1.3 Contribute to Group Inquiry 4.3.2 Spelling (see Strategies) Know spelling conventions and apply them to familiar and unfamiliar words [such as technical and scientific terminology, words with foreign derivations...]; use appropriate resources when editing and proofreading. Know spelling conventions and apply them to familiar and unfamiliar words; use appropriate resources when editing and proofreading. 5.2.2 Work in Groups T VS Hand out Questions for Chapters 17-20 2 T VL Read Chapter 17 15 4.4.3 T Give out cross word #2 2 T VL Catch up Vocabulary 18 4.3.2 T VS Hand out Final Projects & Discuss 8 4.4.3 SG VL Get into groups and strategize for each activity need one person who is a builder, a writer, and an artist Crossword #2, begin learning centres Chapter 18 - Crossword #2 - Groups - Final Project Learning Centres 15 3.1.3 5.2.2
Lesson 19: Learning Centres 1 Tuesday D2 3.3.2 Record Information 5.2.1 Cooperate with Others T VS Learning Centre 1 60 3.3.2, 5.2.1 Discuss Chapter 18 Chapter 19 - Maps, sticky notes, markers - 1 metre of scotch tape - Glue - 2 pieces of construction paper - 30 cm saran wrap - 10 toothpicks - 2 straws - 1 popsicle stick - 1 stick of sticky tack - 30 cm of string - Video camera
Lesson 20: Learning Centre 2 Wednesday D1 3.3.2 Record Information 5.2.1 Cooperate with Others T VS Learning Centre 2 60 3.3.2, 5.2.1 Discuss Chapter 19 Chapter 20 - Maps, sticky notes, markers - 1 metre of scotch tape - Glue - 2 pieces of construction paper - 30 cm saran wrap - 10 toothpicks - 2 straws - 1 popsicle stick - 1 stick of sticky tack - 30 cm of string - Video camera
Lesson 21: Learning Centre 3 3.3.2 Record Information 5.2.1 Cooperate with Others Thursday D2 T VS Learning Centre 3; How we cooperated in our group work form 60 3.3.2, 5.2.1 Discuss Chapter 20 Boat Races Finish up Learning Centres. For Me: Hang Maps around room - How we cooperated in our group work form - Maps, sticky notes, markers - 1 metre of scotch tape - Glue - 2 pieces of construction paper - 30 cm saran wrap - 10 toothpicks - 2 straws - 1 popsicle stick - 1 stick of sticky tack - 30 cm of string - Video camera
Lesson 22: Book Wrap up 5.1.4 Celebrate Special Occasions Friday D1 T VS Read Epilogue of Book & Discuss where they are 20 4.4.3 now. Hand in Questions T VS, BK Boat Races 20 5.1.4 T VL, VS Interview Videos 20 5.1.4 Gallery Walk of Maps Time to work on questions None For Me: final marks - Water - Hair Dryer - Tapes to watch videos on