Standard: R.L./R.I. 11-12.1
Objective: Students will be able to cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Do Now: Students will input the answers from their homework here: "Nothing to See Here" Reading Check. Announcements:
Whole class: We'll go over the key points of the "MIT Test Taking Approach" Then, students will head into stations. Independent: -Assignment #1: Using the strategies discussed in the "MIT Test Taking Approach" closely read the text "Our Brains on Books." You may highlight the text, but annotate and answer questions on a separate piece of lined paper (just like you will when take the CAASPP).
-Assignment #2:
-Assignment 3 (if you finish super early): Practice your grammar skills on the website Free Rice.
Collaborative: -Activity 1: We'll revisit the text "West Point Graduates", through the lens of the "MIT Test Taking Approach." Students will discuss with their partners and I'll point out "quick fixes" and strategies to use, in addition to, guiding them through the teacher rationale for certain questions. Additionally, we'll analyze student claims for the constructed response. -Activity 2: We'll revisit the text "Nothing to See Here", through the lens of the "MIT Test Taking Approach." Students will discuss with their partners and I'll point out "quick fixes" and strategies to use, in addition to, guiding them through the teacher rationale for certain questions. Additionally, we'll analyze student claims for the constructed response. Exit Ticket (5 minutes): The Exit Ticket will be paper based. Comments are closed.
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