KARA STOLEY

LEAD-IN:

T draws some quick pictures on board related to treasure hunt (i.e. map with path leading to X, treasure chest, gold, diamonds, etc.) and asks Ss what this makes them think of. 

ACTIVITY 1: TREASURE HUNT

T tells Ss they will be going on a treasure hunt. T splits class into 2 groups. T provides each group with a map of the 3rd Floor and a sheet of clues (using gerunds/infinitives). T tells Ss to work in their groups to read the clues and mark X on their treasure map. T tells Ss to let her know when they believe they have found their treasure. T checks X and, if correct, tells Ss to go and find their treasure (T has hidden treasure prior to class starting). 

Pirate Booty locations: Team A = table w/4 chairs in corner. Team B = behind trash by computer.

TRANSITION:

How do you think technology can change the way people hunt for treasure nowadays? (Hints to get GPS answer if needed: Google maps, cars that give turn-by-turn directions, apps that know your location - what do all of these things use?) 

ACTIVITY 2: READING

T tells Ss to open books to page 49 and look at the T/F questions in Letter A.  T splits class in half, instructs 1 side to look at questions 2-5 and the other half to look at questions 5-8.  T instructs Ss to quickly scan the article for answers to their set of T/F questions. T asks Ss what scan the article means. Waits for answer. If needed, asks if Ss think they need to read the article word-for-word or if they think scanning means to read quickly, looking for key words that help them answer the questions. T tells Ss if the answer is F, they are to rewrite the sentence in a way that makes it true. Tells Ss to look at question 1 for an example. Comprehension check questions: Are you to read every word in the article, or are you just supposed to scan for the answers to your questions? What do you do if the sentence is F? T tells Ss they have 5 minutes.

T pairs Ss from 2-5 with Ss from 5-8 and has them review answers quickly.

ACTIVITY 3: WRITING/ARGUMENT

T divides class in half (different split than previous). T tells 1 side they are to pretend they prefer old fashioned treasure hunting (like the treasure map activity). T tells other side they are to pretend they prefer geocaching (like the article). T provides each group with a sheet of leading questions to consider and tells them to write a short argument about why their version of treasure hunting is better. T tells Ss to work together to write down 1 group argument. T  tells them they have 6 minutes to think about the questions and write their argument.  

T tells each side to elect a speaker to present their argument to the class. 

Speaker goes to front of class to read argument. T sits with rest of Ss. Each side presents argument. Which do you really prefer/think is better?

WRAP-UP:

No matter which version of treasure hunting you prefer, remember the key rule: Don’t spend it all in one place!