Mr. Albrecht introduces Unit 2, Lesson 9, focusing on using quotation marks in writing. Students prepare with readers and workbooks, then learn about quotation marks through practice and worksheets. A brain break with emoji faces follows. The lesson includes reading 'The Hare and the Hedgehog', discussing its characters and plot, and concludes with instructions for close reading.

What materials does Mr. Albrecht suggest having ready for the lesson?

• A ruler

• A reader and workbook

• A calculator

• A laptop

What is one of the learning targets for today's lesson?

• To learn about fractions

• To understand quotation marks

• To write a poem

• To draw a picture

What do quotation marks indicate in writing?

• A statement

• A question

• A command

• Someone is speaking

How can you physically show quotation marks while speaking?

• By clapping

• By cupping hands around the mouth

• By snapping fingers

• By stomping feet

What punctuation is needed before the closing quotation mark?

• A comma

• A question mark

• A period

• An exclamation mark

In the sentence 'Tell me a bedtime tale,' where should the comma be placed?

• Before 'tell'

• After 'tale'

• After 'me'

• Before 'said'

What activity is suggested for a brain break?

• Jumping jacks

• Drawing

• Making emoji faces

• Singing

What is the main theme of the story 'The Hare and the Hedgehog'?

• A race

• A journey

• Friendship

• A mystery

What is a hedgehog described as in the lesson?

• A large mammal

• A spiky mammal

• A bird

• A reptile

What is the hare known for in the story?

• Being slow

• Being clever

• Being fast

• Being lazy