The Fun They Had Comparing/Contrasting

​The Fun They Had Compare/Contrast

​Conversation teacher insturction -level 0

Partner talk -level 1 (whispering)​

Help- Raise your hand if you have a question or a comment

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Activity -Quizizz

​Movement- as directed

Participation- speak to you partner when directed, complete slides in Quizizz as needed

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S​uccess - following CHAMPS will make each student successful

​Comparing Texts

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T2 Integrate information presented in different informational texts, media, or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

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T3​ Compare and contrast how authors of different genres present events that address similar topics.

​The Fun They Had

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Take 2 minutes to talk to your partner about what this story was about to refresh your memory. Use complete sentences when talking. ​

*What was it about?

*What happened in it?

​The Blackhole of Technology

Take 2 minutes to talk to your partner about what this story was about to refresh your memory. Use complete sentences when talking. ​

*What was it about?

*What happened in it?​

Multiple Choice

The Blackhole of Technology

What is the author's purpose of this story?

• To persuade readers to take a vacation to the Cambodian Temples.

• To inform readers that if they don't get out of the blackhole of technology they will miss out on the important things in life.

• To entertain readers by telling them all about her vacation to Cambodia

• To tell readers that they should follow Miley Cyrus on Instagram

​Discuss with your partner

In what ways are the two stories different from each other?​

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Use complete sentences when discussing with partner​

​Discuss with your partner

In what ways are the two stories alike?

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Use complete sentences when discussing with partner​​

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​Is the author of Blackhole of Technology for (pro) or against (con) technology?

Be ready to defend your answer

​For/Pro

​Move Around!

​Against/Con

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​Is the author of The Fun They Had for (pro) or against (con) technology?

Be ready to defend your answer​

​For/Pro

​Move Around!

​Against/Con

Draw

Draw what YOU think school will look like in 100 years.

Audio Response

About 4 years ago I asked my classes if they would prefer Margie's way of school or the 'old way' of school. They almost all picked Margie's way of school. Now when I ask, they almost all pick the 'old' way. What inferences (good guesses) can you make about the change?

Open Audio Recorder

​No school tomorrow, Friday November 11th.

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Have a safe weekend, make good choices!​

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See you all Monday!​