Last week, we had to be somewhat flexible due to some cancellations. We had a last-minute assembly as well as a visit from Still Middle School. As a result, we were unable to accomplish some of the learning tasks that were previously scheduled. This week, students will wrap up their reading of "The Great Blackberry Pick" and begin the annotation process. We will spend less time on annotating in order to focus on completing a Depth and Complexity frame. This frame will allow students to focus on specific questions that relate to specific icons within the framework. The learners will be focusing on Big Ideas, Change Over Time, Multiple Perspectives and Ethics. They will answer the following questions: Why do you think the author chose to write this reading selection? What is she trying to communicate? Take on the perspective of either Val or the Father. Defend one of the choices made by the character during the story. Were there any actions or conflicts that some readers might find controversial? What changes did you notice within a character from the reading selection? Provide examples to support your answer.
If time permits, we will answer various questions that will enable students to focus on the ethical issues within the text. Please be aware that PA will be canceled the week of January 27th and February 3rd due to Project Arrow Testing.
If time permits, we will answer various questions that will enable students to focus on the ethical issues within the text. Please be aware that PA will be canceled the week of January 27th and February 3rd due to Project Arrow Testing.
