Exploring the Real disaster behind the story
And of Clay Are We Createdby Isabell Allende
Lesson 3.2
SWBAT
Objectives
Cite textual evidence to produce a summary of a text
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine complex ideas clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content
Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Use descriptive language to connect my reader to the text.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts.
Essential Questions
How can real-life events inspire fictional stories? How can the 5 Ws and H help us write clear, objective summaries?
Explore Real Events
In this lesson you will:
- Explore real events that inspired the short story you will read in Lesson 4.
- Watch videos, read short articles, and take notes using the 5 Ws + H.
- Write an objective summary about what you learned.
Next
What comes to mind?
How to Write an Objective Summary
Video
Watch the following video on YouTube titled Using The 5 Ws and the Bonus H to make summaries by Khan Academy.You will apply these skills as you take notes and write an objective summary on the following slides.
1985 VolcanicEruption
Explore what happened that fateful night by clicking on the interactive windows. As you explore the videos and articles, take notes using this graphic orgarnizer. You will use this information to write a summary on the next slide.
Summarize Events
Check for Understanding
Quiz
Answer questions about the real life events that inspired a short story and your knowledge of writing an objective summary.
START
Check for Understanding
Question 1 of 5
What caused the disaster in Armero?
Volcanic eruption
Earthquake
Hurricane
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 2 of 5
Where did the disaster occur?
United States
Columbia
Mexico
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 3 of 5
What does the "H" in 5 Ws + H stand for?
History
How
Help
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following belongs in the "WHY" section?
The names of the reporters
The location of the volcano
The cause of the eruption
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is an objective summary?
A volcano erupted in Colombia, causing mudflows that buried the town of Armero.
The disaster was the saddest event ever.
I think reporters should have helped more.
Check for Understanding
RESULTS
Lesson Reflection
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You completed today's Lesson!
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Exploring the Real disaster behind the story
And of Clay Are We Createdby Isabell Allende
Lesson 3.2
SWBAT
Objectives
Cite textual evidence to produce a summary of a text
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine complex ideas clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content
Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Use descriptive language to connect my reader to the text.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts.
Essential Questions
How can real-life events inspire fictional stories? How can the 5 Ws and H help us write clear, objective summaries?
Explore Real Events
In this lesson you will:
Next
What comes to mind?
How to Write an Objective Summary
Video
Watch the following video on YouTube titled Using The 5 Ws and the Bonus H to make summaries by Khan Academy.You will apply these skills as you take notes and write an objective summary on the following slides.
1985 VolcanicEruption
Explore what happened that fateful night by clicking on the interactive windows. As you explore the videos and articles, take notes using this graphic orgarnizer. You will use this information to write a summary on the next slide.
Summarize Events
Check for Understanding
Quiz
Answer questions about the real life events that inspired a short story and your knowledge of writing an objective summary.
START
Check for Understanding
Question 1 of 5
What caused the disaster in Armero?
Volcanic eruption
Earthquake
Hurricane
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 2 of 5
Where did the disaster occur?
United States
Columbia
Mexico
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 3 of 5
What does the "H" in 5 Ws + H stand for?
History
How
Help
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following belongs in the "WHY" section?
The names of the reporters
The location of the volcano
The cause of the eruption
Check for Understanding
NEXT
Check for Understanding
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is an objective summary?
A volcano erupted in Colombia, causing mudflows that buried the town of Armero.
The disaster was the saddest event ever.
I think reporters should have helped more.
Check for Understanding
RESULTS
Lesson Reflection
Congratulations
You completed today's Lesson!
Make it multimedia!
If you want to include a video, copy the URL and paste it into the Insert tab in the Editor. You can activate options such as Autoplay, Loop, and Mute, depending on your preferences.
Make it interactive
Make it interactive and knock their socks off! How? Add interactive elements from the left menu and drag them onto the canvas. Edit them however you like and capture the attention of your audience!