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**Unit Title:** Building the Foundations/Fiction and Non-fiction


 * Lesson Number:** 1


 * Lesson:** Pre-Assessment


 * Teacher:** Jessica Ward


 * Grade:** 6th


 * Subject:** Language Arts


 * Objective:** Students will recall past knowledge on the subject of fiction and non-fiction literature.

IL.1.B.3c > Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills, draw comparisons to other readings).
 * Standards:**


 * Anticipatory Set:** Students will begin class by responding to the prompt on the board using a writing utensil and a loose-leaf sheet of paper. The prompt: What is the difference between Fiction and Non-fiction literature? (5 minutes)

~Students will then discuss as a class popular novels and other reading materials that are commonly read and place them under the correct category of either fiction or non-fiction. (5 minutes)
 * Instructional Strategies, Methods, Activities: **

~Students will then take a quick verbal survey of what kind of literature they prefer to read and why (5 minutes)

~We will then play the “Fiction vs. Non-fiction” Jeopardy game that is found on []. The class needs to split into two separate groups, dictated by splitting the class directly down the middle. Each team will be given exactly 1 minute to come up with a team name and then the rules will be orally given. Each team has one minute to think of the answer before the other team is given a chance to steal. Team speaker will rotate throughout the team in an “around the world” fashion. Each speaker is allowed to ask other members for help but it must be kept at a 6-inch voice level and done within the minute time span. (29 minutes)


 * Closure:** Students will be asked to return their desks and to pack up their belongings. The closing thought of the day is to think about what is their favorite piece of literature. What category does this fall into? Think about it tonight. (1 minute)


 * Assessment:** Students will be assessed through in class participation during the journaling activity, the classification activity, as well as the Jeopardy game.

Computer with a projector Writing utensil Paper
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