Good Morning:

Whether we are in the building or learning from home, our next unit is Nonfiction Reading. As we move forward into this unit, students will learn a variety of strategies for annotation during the reading of the nonfiction book they chose. Students will also also be responding to nonfiction texts through writing by using a strategy called, “Say, Matter, Mean.” Below are all of the learning targets for this unit. Know that your MJDS students are learning the same thing they would be in the classroom whether they are here or at home. Also, the skills of nonfiction reading and writing are super important because they apply to all other content areas. I will be providing regular feedback, as this is a new strategy. Through feedback students can improve and reach or exceed proficiency. When they reach or exceed proficiency, I will move them into a different method of writing response.

DURING READING learning targets

Reading: I can objectively summarize informational text.

Reading: I can use a variety of before, during, and after reading strategies to read and respond to fiction/nonfiction and make comprehension visible. 

Reading:  I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently and independently.

SAY MEAN MATTER learning targets

Reading: I can cite evidence from informational text to support my analysis.

Reading: I can determine the main idea of an informational text based on details in the text.

Reading: I can identify aspects of the text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose in an informational text. 

Writing: I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Writing: I can use feedback from peers and adults, to develop and strengthen writing as needed 

Writing: I can produce writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Language: I can use correct grammar and usage when writing.