Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges on Overcoming Childhood Isolation and Finding His Voice: ‘You Can’t Teach Soul’

Journal- September 2, 2024

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Who is your favorite singer? Describe what makes their music enjoyable to you.

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Objective

After an initial reading and discussion of the article, students will be able to make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures.

Standard ELA.E1.AOR.8.1 b. analyze nuances in the meanings of words with similar denotation; ELA.E1.AOR.7.1 b. use background or prior knowledge to determine or clarify the meanings of words;

AFTER THE VIDEO QUESTIONS-JOURNAL

• What part of the video stood out to you the most? • What kind of career do you dream of having?

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Definiton

Objective

After an initial reading and discussion of the article, students will be able to make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures.

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White board predictions

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Time to Read!

who is Leon bridges?

In 5 minutes, research Leon Bridges. Find 5 facts about him online.

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think questions -15 min

1. Who is Leon Bridges?

2. What was Leon Bridges like when he was young? 3. What is Bridges’ style like? 4. Where did this style come from? 5. What is important to Leon Bridges? 6. How did discussing the emotional impact of music in your life deepen your understanding of the role music played in Bridges’ journey?

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Submit answers to Google Classroom

Complete I-Ready

Objective

After an initial reading and discussion of the article, students will be able to make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures.

GOOD MORNING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

sEPTEMBER 4, 2024 COMPLETE I-READY

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time to watch video

Answer the following questions.........

Use the following questions to discuss Media with your students. 1. Have you ever read a book and then watched the movie version? 2. What were some of the biggest differences you noticed between the two media?

Vocabulary GAme

Win 5 Ceo Bucks

Identify the vocab word that goes with each synonym.

Synonym Sign Tryout Genuine Shy Joyful Honor Outcast

Word

Analyzing reading Game

In your groups, answer questions on pages 177-179. The Group that scores the highest wins 5 Ceo Bucks!

Text-dependent questions

3. What is Bridges style like? -How did he begin dressing this way? -Why is this ironic? 4. Where does the word Pariah appear in the text? -What is it describing? -What clues tell you this?

1. Who is Leon Bridges? -What did he listen to as a child? -What does Bridges say to make me think this? 2. What was Leon Bridges like as a child? -How did he feel when he was younger? -What part of the text tells me this?

sEPTEMBER 4, 2024 COMPLETE I-READY

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September 5, 2024

Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow

September 5, 2024

Complete I-Ready

20:00

time to watch a video

think questions

• What two words would you use to describe this video? • Why do you think it’s important to learn about this person?

Time to read

Author's Purpose pamphlet

Create a pamphlet depicting the author's purpose of the story.

Reflection

How does The Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters connects to the unit’s essential question, “What will you learn on your journey?”

September 5, 2024

Complete I-Ready

20:00

Ceo Bucks Day has been postponed until Monday!

september 6, 2024

Ceo Bucks Day has been postponed until Monday!

September 6, 2024

Complete I-Ready

15:00

FINISH PAMPHLET

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sMALL GROUPS

PROGRESS LEARNING

MAKEUP WORK

I-READY

LAST DAY FOR ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENT TO BE TAKEN.

FINISH DIAGNOTIC TEST DUE TODAY!

EARLY FINISHERS

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