Ben read chapter 19 and 20 from The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Analyzed and discussed chapters and completed comprehension novel unit assessment.
PJ continued to read his novel, The One and Only Ivan. He read/ discussed and analyze the author's themes of humanity and animal cruelty. PJ critically thought and sketched out his thoughts of how society can find resolutions to this on going theme in the story and real life. In addition, he completed his first novel chapter assessment.
PJ continued working on his novel, The One and Only Ivan. He analyzed the writing of the author. Looked at both points of view. The author can tell a story using first person point of view or third person point of view. Reviewed chapters to help prepare for assessment for tomorrow.
Ben read from the Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy and discussed, why do people create legends? Why do we continue to believe in them? Have any legends ever been true? What is the meaning of the word "legendary?" What is the difference, if any, between a myth and a legend? Also brainstorm a list of other undiscovered traits that Arthur may have. Reviewed chapter contents, tomorrow assessment on this week's chapters.
Ben read chapters 14-16 of The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Read and discussed chapters- Completed vocabulary activity focusing on prefixes/suffixes.
Ben read chapter 11 and chapter 12 out loud of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and discussed comprehension questions. Addressed question of AI robots in today's society. How does this effect the evolution of society?
Read chapters from the fiction story, The One and Only Ivan. Read and discussed the new character Ruby. PJ had a writing response to complete. How did Ruby's presence effect Stella? PJ used details from the story to support his thinking. In addition, he sketched out his thinking to the writing question.
