3:2

Monday, 1/12/26

TEKS: (6)(B) analyze how authors develop complex yet believable characters in works of fiction through a range of literary devices, including character foils;

Objective: Today we will analyze how authors develop complex yet believable characters

Activity: Read Of Mice and Men together

Tuesday, 1/13/26

I’m absent for STAAR training

TEKS: (9)(D) edit drafts using standard English conventions,

Objective: Today we will edit drafts

Assignment: “Print Your Message Here” revising and editing on Canvas

Wednesday, 1/14/26

TEKS: (6)(B) analyze how authors develop complex yet believable characters in works of fiction through a range of literary devices, including character foils;

Objective: Today we will analyze how authors develop complex yet believable characters

Activity: Read Of Mice and Men together

Thursday, 1/15/26

TEKS: (4)(I) monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down.

Objective: Today we will monitor comprehension and make adjustments

Assignment: Vocabulary 1 Quiz

Read Of Mice and Men with reading circle

Friday, 1/16/26

TEKS: (4)(I) monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down.

Objective: Today we will monitor comprehension and make adjustments

Assignment: Read Of Mice and Men with reading circle

3:1

Monday, 1/5/26

TEKS: (4)(B) generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information

Objective: Today we will generate questions about text before reading to deepen understanding

Assignment: Of Mice and Men background notes

Tuesday, 1/6/26

TEKS: (2)(B) analyze context to distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words

Objective: Today we will analyze distinguish denotative and connotative meanings of words

Assignment: Of Mice and Men vocabulary scavenger hunt 

Wednesday, 1/7/26

TEKS: (5)(E) interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating

Objective: Today we will interact with sources through notetaking and annotating

Activity: Read Of Mice and Men

Begin Chapter 1 double sided notes on notebook paper -- with added step of vocabulary and and figurative language at the bottom of each page

Begin Character notes we’ll keep through novel 

Thursday, 1/8/26

TEKS: (5)(E) interact with sources in meaningful ways such as notetaking, annotating, freewriting, or illustrating

Objective: Today we will interact with sources through notetaking and annotating

Activity: Read Of Mice and Men

Friday, 1/9/26

No School