Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb 25 & 26 - Exploration of the Colorado River

Objective: 

Standards -CC.1.2.9-10A /1.2.9-10E
Eligible Content
Compare, describe, analyze and/or evaluate plot in a variety of non-fiction:
 - how the author structures plot to advance the action/plot/conflict.
L.N.2.3.3
Explain, interpret point of view in non-fiction / the impact of POV on the meaning of the text as a whole.
L.N.2.3.6

DO NOW

Text Structure -  refers to how the information within a written text is ORGANIZED for NON -FICTION. Examples include:
Cause / Effect
Problem / Solution
Description
Sequence /Timeline

Direct Instruction

text structure

Skim the passage 243-245 - what do you notice about the organization of the text? 

As you watch the following clip, write down a question or comment you may have about this journey.

John Wesley Powell- A Journey


Guided

Read together the introduction and the first journal entry. Annotate for character traits, POV and conflict.

Independent

Answer questions on handout provided addressing character traits, POV and the conflict (nature).

When done, write another entry to John Wesley Powell's journal. Date it June 8. You may look at the map to gain a little information about your entry before you begin writing.



Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.