Spark Time 9/17 & 9/18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for completing a pre-test before starting a lesson on nonfiction text?

• To determine your current level of understanding

• To skip the lesson entirely

• To memorize facts without context

• To avoid reading the text

Open Ended

Why is it important to be able to determine the central idea of a text?

Open Ended

What do you like most about living in the USA?

Multiple Choice

Which document begins with the words 'We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union'?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The Dust Bowl was a period of severe

storms that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies during the 1930s.

Multiple Choice

Which historical event is depicted in the image labeled 'The Dust Bowl'?

• The Great Depression

• The Dust Bowl

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Gold Rush

Open Ended

What can you tell me about the dust storm in Phoenix? What surprises you?

Open Ended

How confident do you feel about determining the central idea of a text after today's lesson?

Multiple Choice

What are the two main learning targets for today's session?

• Determine the central idea of a text and complete a pre-test on nonfiction text.

• Learn about Arizona State University and meet Mrs. Williams.

• Participate in an ice breaker and a student lounge discussion.

• Check the pace and review homework assignments.