Ms. Mac and Mrs. Jacobs:
A. "Southpaw", "Autumntime", and
"The Tell-Tale Heart"
A1. I can make predictions about what I am going to read based on
illustrations.
A2. I can skim the text for previewing inforamtion.
A3. I can make infernces about the elements of a short story based on
information gleaned from skimming.
A4. I can infer the meaning of a word in context.
A5. I can compare the five elements of a short story.
A6. I can make inferences about the motives of characters by citing the text .
A7. I can summarize a short story .
A8. I can distinguish the dominant theme of a story and defend the author's
implied purpose.
A9. I can connect a story to my own life and the macrocosmic world .
A10. I can predict what may happen after a story ends.
A11. I can demonstrate my personal ideas and text content through a visual
representation (graphic organizer) .
A12. I can collaborate with a group of peers to create meaning for a text.
B. Vocabulary
B1. I can define and utilize new vocabulary.
B2. I can identify synonyms and antonyms for vocabulary.
B3. I can use new vocabulary in written context.
C. Lit Circle Novels
C1. I can participate in a large group discussion of theme .
C2. I can classify reading options according to personal preferences.
C3. I can summarize content of a group reading selection.
C4. I can connect character experience to my community, my school, and the
larger world.
C5. I can illustrate a symbol or image from a group reading selection.
C6. I can lead a small group discussion using analytical questions.
C7. I can distinguish important passages from group reading selection.
C8. I can collaborate with peers to facilitate a successful discussion.
C9. I can self-assess my own participation in the success or failure of small
group discussion.
Mrs. Watson:
G. Book Review
I can understand and appreciate a fiction, biography, or autobiography book.
I can elaborate on the setting.
I can describe the action of the characters.
I can summarize an incident.
I can critique reasons to recommend this book to others.
H. "The Long Winter"
I can understand and appreciate a short story.
I can define new words in a story.
I can identify the role of setting, flashback, and conflict in a short
story.
I can write a paragraph explaining the theme in a story.
I. Journal Writing
I can write one page each week.
I can express the many ideas that I have.
I can write fluently.
J. SRA
I can use SQ3R to get the most from power builders.
I can understand the author's ideas.
I can grasp the main idea.
I can draw the right conclusion.
I can see a difference in comparing things.
I can pay attention to details.
I can infer what the author thinks.
K. "Say It With Flowers"
I can understand and appreciate a short story.
A can define new words in a story.
I can explain the role of characters and conflict in a short story.