English 4 CP: 8/28,30/13

• Standards
• Reading: 4.RI.2.5; Speak/Listen: SL.1.1; Writing: W.1.2
• Bell Ringer
• Complete notes on Castles
• Activities
• Complete bell ringer
• Do Cornell Reviews 1-5
• Trouble shoot to make sure the process is absolutely clear to all students
• Group activity (Problem Solution)
• Give handout: Group Structure and Proof
• Give handout: Active Reading bookmark
• Point out that we will decide if groups will be temporary or permanent in the future, but not today -- start thinking about it
• Challenge assignment
• Students are to follow the group structure guideline to accomplish the assigned task
• Each position must be covered completely
• All reports are to be completed as the structure dictates
• Task:
• Students are to compare and contrast the two active reading handouts
• Active Reading bookmark
• How to Read a Short Story
• Students may use the short story if it will help them with their comparison
• Students are encouraged to consider a graphic like charting or Venn diagram as needed
• This project will take more than one day because it is complicated and will require time to trouble shoot and perform.