Ms. bernstein's la/reading

Literary Focus:  Analyzing Character Development & Point of View

Our second unit will delve into the intricate world of character analysis & point of view.   Throughout the unit, students will develop their skills in supporting inferences about characters’ personality traits using evidence from the text.    The strategic emphasis will be on inferencing, summarizing, & supporting claims in order to foster a deeper understanding of the stories we explore.    One of the districts’ SEL goals focuses on having students predict others’ feelings in a variety of situations.    Focusing on and analyzing character traits in text can help to develop and strengthen this key skill.   The assessment for the unit is currently scheduled  from December 4th through 6th.  

In conjunction with this unit, students will have the opportunity to craft a character sketch for an original character they create.   This creative exercise aims to enhance their understanding of character development & storytelling.  You can access guidelines, the rubric, samples & more here.  

Vocabulary Enrichment:  Prefixes & Roots

Our vocabulary program will maintain its focus on prefixes and roots.   You can access the current unit’s word list in your student’s vocabulary workbook or on the class website.   Furthermore, there are a variety of supports available on the class website, including traditional print and electronic flashcards, links to Quizlet reviews, and links to a variety of etymology websites.