February 10, 2014
Aim: How can we use quizlet and the RWT story cube to improve our understanding of James Thurber's short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?"
Do now # 1: Review the vocabulary words at:
http://quizlet.com/35717824/flashcards
Making Meaning Activity #1
After reviewing the words complete the following tasks on quizlet.com in the following order:
Meaningful Engagement Activity #1:
Use this information to create a "Story Cube" on the following link:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/cube_creator/
On side 6 (Favorite) of the story cube include your favorite quote from the story. Interpret what the quote means and why it is your favorite. Explain how this quote relates to Walter Mitty or the theme of the story.
If you finish early complete a Literary Element Map for "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" at:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/lit-elements/
HW: Cut your story cube out and form it into a cube for class tomorrow. Use the information on the story cube to review for your exam on "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."
Test on Wednesday, February 12, 2014!!!
Aim: How can we use quizlet and the RWT story cube to improve our understanding of James Thurber's short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?"
Do now # 1: Review the vocabulary words at:
http://quizlet.com/35717824/flashcards
Making Meaning Activity #1
After reviewing the words complete the following tasks on quizlet.com in the following order:
- Scatter
- Learn
- Race
- Test
Meaningful Engagement Activity #1:
Use this information to create a "Story Cube" on the following link:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/cube_creator/
On side 6 (Favorite) of the story cube include your favorite quote from the story. Interpret what the quote means and why it is your favorite. Explain how this quote relates to Walter Mitty or the theme of the story.
If you finish early complete a Literary Element Map for "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" at:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/lit-elements/
HW: Cut your story cube out and form it into a cube for class tomorrow. Use the information on the story cube to review for your exam on "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."
Test on Wednesday, February 12, 2014!!!