Organize Your Thoughts!

READ THE DIRECTIONS on pg. 2

Name:
Things I do not yet understand: Things that remind of what I already
know:

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Vocabulary Words that I will need to know:

What I now understand about
Word Definition (what it means) sensory detail and “Show-not-tell” writing:

Give an example of “Show-not-Tell” by

using sensory and descriptive detail in a
sentence:

Questions I still have:

Directions:
This assignment will help you organize your thoughts and self-assess your learning progress.
For this lesson, you will write in each box. 1. Make sure you use the bullet points to complete
each box. 2. Also see the teacher sample for an example of how this assignment should look
when it is done. 3. Finally, when you are finished, go through the checklist to make sure that you
have completed everything you need to think deeply about your learning. The more thought you
put into writing each box, the more you can be proud of how much you have learned through
your reflection.  
How to get started with Writing in the Boxes: In the First Box, you will write at least three
things you do not know about our new learning topic; imagery, sensory details, and descriptive
details. As we preview the new learning content through the video about sensory detail,
think about things you do not know or wonder about. In the Second Box, Write down 3-4 things
about this topic that remind you of other things that you already know. Think hard! (You know
about non-fiction authors who write with descriptive details, or what the five senses are, right?
What else?) In the Third Box, Listen carefully to the academic and content vocab words that
you will need to know for this lesson (as I will tell you at the beginning of the lesson) and write
the words under the “word” column in the Vocabulary box. Then, write down your guess for the
definition of each. You will “think, pair, and share” your guess for each word with a
partner. As we read our novel, we will define each word. Make sure to correct your definition
if your guess was not quite correct. In the Fourth box, write three things you learned about
our topic. You will develop this box as you listen to the lesson and participate in the
learning activities. Use your things you do not know yet to compare what you did not know and
what you have learned. Then, write any questions you still have at the bottom of the page. Great
job, you have thought a lot and learned a lot! Way to take charge of your own learning.