The Triangle Factory Fire

Disaster

Unit 5 & 6

Pre-IB

Bellwork 1/19 – 1/20

1. You need your spiral, a textbook, and something to write with.

2. In your BELLWORK section on the next open page, head your paper with name, date, and class.

3. Title it: FLESH AND BLOOD SO CHEAP

4. In at least 3 complete sentences, name at least 1 key detail from the text (you read for homework) you felt was most important and explain why.

iReady & FPMA #3

There are some students who need to start/complete the

spring iReady test & FMPA #3.

• Students who are NOT done need to complete the test

• Students who ARE done need to complete the practice

activities for LANGUAGE ARTS.

After 30 minutes, if you are still not done, I will tell you

what to do.

Central Idea/Theme Review

Pg. 274

THEME CENTRAL IDEA

The lesson that can be learned about

life that the author wants us to

know.

Theme is used in fiction text.

The most important/main idea the

writer is trying to communicate. It is

always specific to the text.

Mostly used in non-fiction text.

The Triangle Factory Fire

• http://tinyurl.com/odql2le

While we watch:

• Cooperative Learning Structure: Listen Write

• Instructions:• I will stop the video at different times

• You will write down one key detail that you learned

• Shoulder partners will share

Homework

HW Due next class: Read pgs. 275-277 (“The Story of the Triangle

Factory Fire”) in online textbook and answer questions 1-6 on pg. 280

on a piece of notebook paper. Bring to class.

Bellwork 1/21 – 1/22

1. You need your spiral, your homework, a textbook, and something to write with.

2. On the same page as your homework, add #7 (pg. 280).

3. Answer the following question in 1 complete paragraph (5-7 complete sentences). You must use at least one of our new Abra Vocabra List 6 words in your response:

The two historical writings cover different aspects of the same event. Briefly review each text for its key details. Then tell what each selection emphasizes.

Look at the notecard you received …

• The card you are holding has information regarding a person involved in the Triangle Factory Fire Tragedy

• Read over who they were, how old they were, what they did, and any other information that is revealed on the card.

• On the same page as your homework, write the name of your person and at least 3 details you find interesting. What do you think this person’s daily life was like?

Research Scavenger Hunt:

The Triangle Factory Fire

Doing quality research requires a set of skills:

• Searching for information

• Evaluating Sources

• Finding relevant & reliable evidence

• Using and CITING your research in your product

Where should I look?

• Print resources – Newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias

You can find these in places called Libraries or Media Centers at school or in the community.

• Digital Resources – THE INTERNET!

Yes, you can use your phone, tablet, and computer for more than just Call Of Duty and messaging friends.

Research Scavenger Hunt:

The Triangle Factory Fire

• Most research begins with an attempt to answer a question. Keep this question in mind as you complete your research tasks on the next slide.

• Go to Google and type in: Triangle Factory Fire. Click the first link.

• Research Question:

What reforms or changes did the Triangle Factory Fire tragedy make necessary?

1. Find 3 primary sources directly related to the Triangle Factory Fire – 1 picture, 1 eyewitness account, and 1 more of your choosing (can be another pic, quote, sound clip, video, etc)

2. Find an encyclopedia entry for the fire (secondary source)

3. Find a story (secondary source) which discusses the impact of the fire. Include with this its citation details:

a. Name of where you found it (which newspaper, online article, website, etc)

b. author

c. date it was published

Homework

HW Due next class: Find an example of another tragedy/disaster that

resulted in some kind of reform/changes in public safety or work

conditions. Write it down/print it and have it ready on Monday.