Jan+13,+14

==Mini-Lesson (or review if previously taught): **Three Levels of Questioning** ==
 * Beginning class:** At the beginning of class we will take a short orientation tour of the new media center guided by Ms. Brewer.
 * 1) Resources: [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32" link="http://cafeharmon2010.wikispaces.com/file/view/Questioning+a+Text.pdf"]] [|Questioning a Text.pdf]
 * Have students create a 3-column chart on notebook paper.
 * Label columns: Literal/Inference/Critical
 * Briefly explain the three levels (see hand-out) and give examples.
 * Have students briefly write questions on sticky notes regarding the videos.
 * Have students work in groups to categorize their questions into the three levels, placing sticky notes in columns.
 * Each group shares best Layer 2-3 question with whole class. Make sure they've correctly identified level of question and that questions are rich and meaningful.
 * 1) Read Aloud the article from MSN News titled McDonald's Oatmeal Cooks Up Outrage

Writer's Notebook

 * Generate layer 2 and layer 3 questions.
 * Give students a few minutes to discuss questions in small groups and as a class.