Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Content Objective: 1.02 Analyze expressive materials that are read by monitoring comprehension for understanding. 1.03 Interact in group activities and/or seminars in which the student shares personal reactions to questions raised and gives reasons and cites examples from text in support of expressed opinions.

Language Objective: Join whole class discussion about the elements of a short story.

Essential Question: What are the storytelling elements found in a Jack Tale?

Today we continued the study and enjoyment of language arts. We reviewed terms like protagonist, antagonist, quest, conflict, and resolution in the context of a Jack Tale. We watched Soldier Jack; it was enjoyed by all.

Homework: SSR.