Week 4: Integrating Vocabulary and Speaking Skills

Day 1: Introduction to "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"

Daydream Intro. & Attention Getter: Daydream Discussions (Initiating Questions)
Read a new passage or short story (Audio) (Text)
Discuss the main idea and important details (SEL RULER Approach Questions)
Introduce vocabulary acquisition strategies (L.8.4) (Context Clues)
Phonological Awareness Word Study
Movie Trailer

Day 2: Using Context Clues from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"

Practice determining the meaning of unknown words using context clues (Superman's Secret Identity - CommonLit Lesson)
Vocabulary exercises using words from the text (Latin Roots with Walter Mitty) (Key)
Daydreaming WS - Comma Practice (Key)
In-class activity: Write sentences using new vocabulary words

Day 3: Speaking and Listening Skills

Introduction to speaking and listening skills (SL.8.1) (Mad Libs with Walter Mitty)
Discuss the importance of listening and responding in discussions
Activity: Structured individual responses to a discussion prompt; Organize Ideas Into a Paragraph

Day 4: Presentations & Multimedia

Practice speaking and listening skills
Students present their responses from Day 3 to the class
Create posters or drawings to visually represent a concept from the week's texts (Canva Version)

Day 5: Integration of HiSet Reading & Writing Skills

Reading Skills (Word Choice: Lesson 7 Page 84-85); Word Choice with Walter Mitty
Writing Skills (Organize Ideas Into Paragraphs: Lesson 1 Page 158-159)
Review the week's key concepts and activities

Key Learning Objectives

Expand vocabulary using context clues
Enhance speaking and listening skills in discussions
Create visual representations of concepts learned

Story Focus

This week, we will explore various passages and short stories to enhance vocabulary and speaking skills. Students will learn strategies for vocabulary acquisition, practice their speaking abilities, and create visual representations of concepts discussed.