1. Opening Assignment: Read page 9 in your grammar book. Then, complete the exercise on page 10. Make sure you also identify the antecedent. (1st period has already completed this.)
2. Silent Sustained Reading--If you are having trouble finding something to read, go to TeenTribune.
Learning Target: I can choose materials for independent reading.
3. Divide into groups of 4. Create your metaphors of reading and writing representations.
4. Practice presentations.
Each group will practice their metaphors of reading and writing presentations with another group. The group who is listening to the presentation needs to "Sandwich Praise" the group after the group finishes their presentation.
5. Complete the following statements:
A. I found creating this poster difficult because . . .
B. I found creating this poster enjoyable but . .
C. Compared to some of my classmates, my experiences of reading and writing have been . . .
6. Begin presentations.
7. Closing: Reiterate the purpose of the reading and writing metaphors.