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TEACHER PRESENTATION (Whole Group Instruction) Discuss and model classroom rules and expectations (Order, supplies, heading on paper, notebook setup, etc.) followed by an activity Explain Class DOJO, WEEBLY, and REMIND (101) Review resources for varies activities on classroom rules and expectations: Have a short discussion on the Warm-Up of 12 Powerful Words. Explain that these words are used in the standards, on tests, and will have to become part of our everyday vocabulary Discuss the “All About Me” writing assignment and project (See All About Me Assignment). Optional: Instructor should share their own All About Me essay/project with the students Writing Assignment: paragraphs Project options: Poster Board, Power Point, minute Video Review the steps of the Writing Process (see Writing Process PPT) Teacher will show the thesis statement power point, while students take notes and participate in whole group discussion. Teacher discusses the importance of a Hook: 1st sentence in an essay that grabs the reader’s attention. It can be a Question, “Quote”, or Statement. Pass out handout for students’ review (see Examples of Hooks) Unit 3 Pretest WORK PERIOD GUIDED PRACTICE (Small Group/Differentiated Instruction) Acceleration (Advanced Group) Student will work independently Acceleration (Advanced Group) Student will list the vocabulary words: write the definition, give a synonym and an antonym, create a sentence, and draw a picture (see Word Meaning) Acceleration (Advanced Group) Students will brainstorm independently Acceleration (Advanced Group) Activity: Students will either go to the library or teacher will have varies book in the classroom. Using the Examples of Hooks as a guide, students will look at books and identify which type of hook it is on the Hook Hunt worksheet. (see Hook Hunt Worksheet) Students will have the option of working independently or with a partner on the hook hunt. Acceleration (Advanced Group) Unit 3 Pretest