Students will start our class novel, A Long Way From Chicago, this week. They will be discussing and analyzing the novel using literature circles as well as whole group discussions. Individual tasks will be required as well. Prior to each literature circle meeting, students will have to read the assigned chapter, complete a role sheet and 3 Post It Note annotations. These items will be used as discussion and analysis talking points. The reading schedule for students is as follows:
Wed: Chapter 1, role sheet and Post Its are due
Fri: Chapter 2, role sheet and Post Its are due
A Weekly Reading Evidence Paragraph will be due on Thursday of this week as well. Students will write their first draft on Wednesday in class.
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