In Remembrance

Today in class, we will 

1. Continue to practice our characterization skills with the video.  
2. After the video, we will complete a graphic organizer using our notes in class.
3. Turn in the graphic organizer at the end of class.
4. HW:  None

Woohoo Wednesday!

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Review the concept of universal theme and discuss the hw (which was to find examples of one universal theme)
2.  Talk about characterization.  Take notes on characterization methods.  
3.  Start a video on characterization.
4. HW: none

Tuesday in The Text

Opening Thought:

Today, in class, we will:

1. Discuss both stories ("Damon and Pythias" and "Two Friends")
2. Students will complete two graphic organizers to aid in comprehension....a venn diagram and plot chart on one of the stories.
3. Turn in questions on "Two Friends" after we have reviewed them.
4. HW:  Complete in-class work; Find Examples of the following theme in both stories: "True friendship means loyalty even in the face of great challenges."

Early Out Monday

Opening Thought:

Today, in class:

1.  We read the short story "Two Friends" from our textbook.
2.  We will answer CLQs 1,3,6,9 on that story
3.  Students should be prepared to discuss the story in depth tomorrow in class

Early Out Today

Opening Thought:

Today in class, we will:

1.  Take a quiz over yesterday's reading, "Damon and Pythias"
2.  Complete a Journal (#3) about friendship
3.  Turn in yesterdays homework on the story.

Back to School Tonight!!

Opening Thought:

Reminder: I will not be able to attend Back to School Night this evening.  A letter to the parents was distributed today in class with my contact information.

Today in class, we will:

1.  Review "Monkey's Paw"...go over the CLQs
2.  Review the story's plot (complete/edit a class plot chart on "Monkey's Paw"
3.  Read "Damon and Pythias" on page 109-112.
4.  Answer #1,3,6,9 of the CLQs
5.  HW:  Finish any in-class work not completed during the class time

Back on Track

Opening Thought:  

Today, in class:

We will finish up any remaining activities from the last 7 school days. 

Also, any Lit Terms or Plot Charts need to be turned in today in order to be graded for full credit.

Click here for the 2014 Lit Term List

9/2/14

1.  Review last week's activities
2.  Review Back to School night
3.  Seating Chart clarification
4.  Copy down Common Literature Questions (CLQs) to keep in binder
5.  Prepare for class discussion on last week's short story.




8/21-29/14

1.  Define semester list of literary elements
2.  Read "Monkey's Paw" (page 48 in text)
3.  Create plot chart on short story