'Tequila Worm' and "The Drive-in"

Do you have memories of seeing a movie at the drive-in?

 Today's Learning Objectives   * Describe how a particular story’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. * Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Video of the Day  In Episode 5, “Little by Little,” Mojo and Katie embark on their greatest challenge yet - but still face a setback. What does it feel like when something is too challenging? Is it wrong that we feel this way? What kind of attitude should we take on when facing a challenge, and why is that important? When taking on a challenge, it's okay to ask for help or to take a break to reflect, like Mojo did! Does this mean we aren't growing our brain anymore?

Guided Reading: Tequila Worm  Today we read the chapter "The Drive-In" (pgs. 72-79) of Tequila Worm. As we read, we will stop periodically to discuss the text and, if time permits, work on the guiding questions and 'Preparing the Learner Activities" within our 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week 2). We will also continue to add to our Story Plot Chart ('Tequila Worm').   

Homework  (1.) Read your A.R. book at home for at least 30 minutes and, if you choose, make a reading log entry using the Digital Reading Log. (Remember you must have made at least one entry by the end of the day Friday.) (2.) Continue working on your 100 Word Challenge: '... the door opened and there it was ...', which we will publish on Friday, February 19. (3.) Complete the document 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week2), which will be due Friday, February 19.

A 100 Word Challenge & Cleaning Beans in 'Tequila Worm'

"Beauty Inside, Beauty Outside (Aunt Ida Cleaning Pinto Beans)" by LeeNora Parlor

 Today's Learning Objectives  * Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. * Describe how a particular story’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. * Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Narrative Writing: A New 100 Word Challenge This week's 100 Word Challenge involves something mysterious beyond an opened door? You can find the document 100 Word Challenge: '... the door opened and there it was ...' in your Language Arts Google Classroom. Details and guided questions about this week's prompt and challenge can be found below.

What's on the other side or your door?

Note: This week we will be using our 100 Word Challenge Writing Rubric (featured below) to assess your writing. 

Guided Reading: Tequila Worm  Today we read the chapter "Cleaning Beans" (pgs. 61-71) of Tequila Worm. As we read, we will stop periodically to discuss the text and, if time permits, work on the guiding questions and 'Preparing the Learner Activities" within our 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week 2).

Homework  (1.) Read your A.R. book at home for at least 30 minutes and, if you choose, make a reading log entry using the Digital Reading Log. (Remember you must have made at least one entry by the end of the day Friday.) (2.) Continue working on your 100 Word Challenge: '... the door opened and there it was ...', which we will publish on Friday, February 19. (3.) Continue working on the document 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week2), which will be due Friday, February 19.

Moving Along with 'Tequila Worm'

What advice will Tía Petra give Sofia in today's chapter of Tequila Worm?

 Today's Learning Objectives  * Describe how a particular story’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. * Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Warm-Up: Academic Free Choice Time  Happy Friday! Let's ease into this beautiful day with 10-15 minutes of 'Academic Free Choice Time.' You may do one of the following: (1.) Read a book. (2.) Take an A.R. test. (3.) Complete and 'turn in' one of your assignments from the week. (4.) Complete a Digital Reading Log entry. Enjoy!   

Plotting Tequila Worm  Before we proceed with reading Tequila Worm, let's stop and process the text a bit. How has the story changed from the beginning to where we are currently? How has Sofia changed? What central conflicts are emerging? Where do you think the story is heading? After a brief discussion, let's add to our Story Plot Chart ('Tequila Worm'). 

Guided Reading: Tequila Worm  Today we will read the chapter "My Plastic Tia" (pgs. 50-60) of Tequila Worm. As we read, we will stop periodically to discuss the text and, if time permits, work on the guiding questions within our 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week 2).

The Action is Rising in 'Tequila Worm'

Will Sofia leave her family to attend a new school? Read to find out.

 Today's Learning Objectives  * Describe how a particular story’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. * Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

 

Mini-Lesson: Plot and Rising Action  As we continue to read The Tequila Worm, we will also continue to discuss the structure of its plot. We are now beginning the Rising Action, which is the main part of the story, where the main conflict becomes clear and where the drama and tension of the story escalates. Learn more about the Rising Action and the Elements of Plot by referring to the graphic and video below. 

          

And now that you have a better idea what the Rising Action is and how fits into the structure of the Plot, which events and conflicts from Tequila Worm can we add to our Story Plot Chart ('Tequila Worm') so far?

           
Guided Reading: The Tequila Worm  Now we will read the chapter "The Fancy School" (pgs. 41-49) of Tequila Worm. As we read, we will stop periodically to discuss the text and work on the guiding questions within our 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week 2). If any additional significant events and conflicts come up in this chapter, feel free to add them to your Story Plot Chart ('Tequila Worm')?

Homework  (1.) Read your A.R. book at home for at least 30 minutes and, if you choose, make a reading log entry using the Digital Reading Log. (Remember you must have made at least one entry by the end of the day Friday.)  (2.) Complete the document 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week 1), which will be due Friday, February 12.  (3.) Continue working on the document 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week2), which will be due next Friday, February 19.

'Tequila Worm' and "Taco Head"

 Today's Learning Objectives  * Describe how a particular story’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. * Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Tequila Worm: 'Into' and 'Through' the Text Activities  We are going to continue working with the text of the novel Tequila Worm today. You can find the document 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week 2) in your Language Arts Google Classroom. We will begin with a 'Preparing the Learner Activity' (previewed below) in which you will compare and contrast your life experiences with that of the main character Sofia. We will then read the chapter entitled "Taco Head" (pgs. 36-40) together.   

Homework  (1.) Read your A.R. book at home for at least 30 minutes and, if you choose, make a reading log entry using the Digital Reading Log. (Remember you must have made at least one entry by the end of the day Friday.)  (2.) Complete the document 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week 1), which will be due Friday, February 12.  (3.) Continue working on the document 'The Tequila Worm' Reading Guide (Week2), which will be due next Friday, February 19.