Students prepare the second journal entry--section 2 (pp. 4-7). They should read the whole story before Day 3. Remind them that they should come prepared to discuss the thought questions--it is not enough just to do the reading and written homework.
Common Core Objectives
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Work on reading well: learning how to track themes and characters; appreciating the narrative structure and the achievement of good writing.
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Work on thinking well: using the discussion questions to do more than just read; assessing the oral reading of peers.
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Work on speaking well: developing oral skills through vocabulary development, discussion of thought questions, and reading aloud.
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Work on character...