Day 53: 11/19/25 - Reading & Annotating an Informational Article

 Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Today we will read an article about Halloween, and learn how to annotate. 

Do Now:

• Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
• Pick up a Copy of the Halloween Article 

Independent work:

• Read for 20 minutes & Complete week #2, Day #3 of your Independent Reading Log
• Finish annotating the Halloween Article (If not done in class)

Activity #1

Reading, Annotating & Organizing an Informational Article

Halloween Candy Advertisements

Halloween themed Comic Strips

Halloween Themed Animated Movie

Direction

Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:

1. What is each paragraph about? 

2. What Questions do I have?

3. What parts do I not understand?

4. How many sections of information does this article have?

5. What is the Topic, Topic Sentence, and Main Idea?

6. What supporting details makes me think that?

Step 1 - Read the Article

Step 2 - Reread the article. As we read Write small inferences, thoughts, and questions you have in the margin.

Step 3 - Underline evidence & important details

Step 4 - Highlight the topic sentence (Pink) and the most important supporting detail (Orange) in each category

Step 5 - Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.

• How many categories of information are there?
• What is the most important details/information in each category?
• Write down the most important detail/information from each category.
• Write the main idea. (Don't overlook the importance of the title in determining the main idea)

Have a great day!