Today we were able to read aloud - pages 19-22 - and look for details that lead to a main idea once again. Lesson 4, Quoting and Phrasing to Provide Evidence, reminded us how to punctuate and format direct quotes once again. We first posed the question, "How has the accident changed Gage?" We put these observations on a chart to show how you make a statement, use a direct quote, and then paraphrase. Students filled out this chart with one of their own ideas. Our writing prompt today was, "Describe the evidence you have that Phineas Gage is no longer himself. Be sure to use direct quotes as well as paraphrasing to recount the evidence you have that Gage has changed. This prompt will be graded using the Dialogue & Evidence rubric.

When we were finished, we read chapter 1 from A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz, and then just scratched the surface discussing options for independent reading this quarter... Who owns the learning? Students will own the learning for independent reading. Each student will come up with his/her plan and we'll discuss them on an individual basis. Our big discussion will be next week Friday.

Homework:
* Read for 60 minutes.
* Enjoy your long weekend!