Closing Statement

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Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word.
• Review Atticus' closing statement with a close read, annotation, and synthesis.
• Read Ch. 21 in class

Please Take out: 

-HW: Ch. 20 Making a Claim
-writing utensil
-highlighter

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: Tactic

-Review Ch. 20 Making a Claim
-Review Atticus’s closing statement with a close read

-Read Ch. 21

Homework:

All: Read Ch. 22 & complete this homework
H: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - 3rd entry due Friday

Tom Robinson Testifies

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Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word.
• Record evidence from the Tom Robinson trial and identify discrepancies.
• Read Ch. 19, reader's theater style.

Please Take out: 

-HW: Testimony Tracker
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: Convene
-Review Testimony Tracker for Mayella

-Read Ch. 19 & Complete Testimony Tracker
-Make a claim, find an ES and analysis for Tom's testimony
-Begin Reading Ch. 20

Homework:

All: Read Ch. 20 and complete Ch. 20 Claim, ES, Analysis
H: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - next one due tomorrow

Testimony Begins

Today I will: 

• Identify and make connections between characters in TKAM by completing a courtroom picture.
• Identify the varying social classes in Maycomb by drawing a pyramid representing its citizens.
• Write a paragrph identifying who is on each side of the Tom Robinson case.

Please Take out: 

-3 colors of pen or pencil

-HW

Today's Agenda:

-The Courtroom: Who is on each side?

-Social Classes in Maycomb

- Line in the Sand

-Read Ch. 18

Homework:

All: Read Ch. 18
H: Work on Significant Text Excerpts - next one due Wednesday

Police Force of Children

Today I will: 

• Infer what Atticus meant when he said, "...maybe we need a police force of children"
• Read Ch. 17 and summarize Bob Ewell and Heck Tate's testimony

*http://blogs.mesagrandeacademy.org/2020winnie
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Please Take Out: 
-a piece of paper
-TKAM

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK
-TKAM Movie

Homework:

-Read Ch.17 and complete the testimony portion for Heck Tate and Bob Ewell

Testimony Tracker Ch 17-19

Let's Get Started!

Atticus and the children are in danger

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• CP- Review Chapter 15 by answering comprehension questions and find evidence that contributes to the mood.
• H-Explain the context and significance of important text excerpts from TKAM.
• Read Ch. 16 and make observations about the characters in TKAM and write two evidence sentences.

*http://blogs.mesagrandeacademy.org/2020winnie
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Please Take Out: 
-chromebook
-TKAM

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Aggregation
-Ch. 15 Review (CP only)
-Significant Text Excerpts (H only)

-Begin reading Chapter 16

Homework:

-Read Ch.16
-Honors: Begin working on Significant Text Excerpts

Let's Get Started!

Dill is back! And he wants to marry Scout...

Today I will: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary words from TKAM via an online quiz.
• Review Chapters 13 & 14 by answering comprehension questions with a partner.
• Read Ch. 15 and make observations about the characters in TKAM and write two evidence sentences.

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8/d/scout_and_dill___tkam_by_bluesun777.jpg

Please Take Out: 
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Vocab Quiz
-Ch. 13 & 14 Review
-Read Ch. 15

Homework:

-Read Ch.15 & complete HW

Let's Get Started!

Aunt Alexandra vs. Atticus

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Review Chapters 12 & 13 by writing a paragraph with a sub claim, evidence sentences, analysis and a concluding sentence.
• Read Ch. 14 and make observations about the characters in TKAM and write two evidence sentences.

*http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rah5xkAHvK0/U0diYZLWolI
/AAAAAAAAANk/cAF0D0rZjRQ/s1600/TKAM+kids.jpg

Please Take Out: 
-TKAM
-writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Protrude
-Weeds and Roses

-Chapter 12 & 13 Review

-Begin reading Chapter 14

Homework:

-Read Ch.14 & complete HW
-Vocab Quiz tomorrow, so
Study Vocabulary words: Aberration, Analogous, Frivolous, Interrogation, 
Attributes, Protrude

Let's Get Started!

Mrs. Dubose and courage

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Review Chapter 11 by writing an evidence sentence and answering 5 comprehension questions
• Read Ch. 12 and make observations about the characters in TKAM.

Please Take Out: 
-TKAM
-writing utensil
-a piece of paper

Today's Agenda:
BELLWORK: The Title

-Chapter 11 Review

-Begin reading Chapter 12

Homework:

Read chapters 12 & 13

Let's Get Started!

Remember, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Demonstrate knowledge of Chapters 1-9 via a multiple choice quiz
• Read Ch. 11 and make observations about the characters in TKAM.

Please Take Out: 
-Chromebook
-paper
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK

Interrogation and Frivolous

-Ch. 1-9 Test
-Begin reading Chapter 11

Homework:

Read chapter 11 &
complete this HW

Let's Get Started!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Write a paragraph about Chapter 9 with a subclaim, evidence sentences, analysis and a concluding sentence.
• Read Ch. 10 and make observations about the characters in TKAM.

*https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/happy-valentines-day
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Please Take Out: 
-HW: Ch. 9
-writing utensil
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Attributes
-Evidence Sentence - Google Classroom
-Evidence sentences: Part 2
-Begin reading Chapter 10

Homework:

-Read chapter 10
-Put together TKAM work packet #1 
-Review for Ch. 1-9 test tomorrow

Let's Get Started!

Miss Maudie loses her home

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Show your understanding of events in chapter 8 and your ability to write an effective evidence sentence by writing an ES based on a quote provided to you from chapter 8.

*Miss Maudie's house
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/02/bd/66/02bd6630f068424
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Please Take Out: 
-writing utensil
-a piece of paper
-TKAM

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Analogous
-Evidence Sentence Check

-Begin Reading Chapter 9

Homework:

-Read chapter 9 & Complete this HW

Let's Get Started!

Tone and Mood

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Show your understanding of 6 vocabulary words through an on-line, multiple choice and matching quiz
• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 6 and 7.
• Analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.

Please Take Out: 
-chromebook - log on to the Illuminate Locked Browser

*https://academichelp.net/wp-content
/uploads/2014/05/writing-tone.jpg

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Aberration

-Vocab Quiz
-Movie Trailers:  Trailer#1    Trailer#2

-Tone & Mood in TKAM

-Begin Reading Chapter 8 

Homework:

-Read chapter 8
-Review how to write an evidence sentence.
On Tuesday, you will be given an evidence sentence quiz about a quote in Chapter 8. You will need to write a correct evidence sentence that also shows you understand what happened in chapter 8

***EXTRA CREDIT Opportunity:
If you need some extra credit, complete the Ch. 6 & 7 Review Questions by Tuesday.

Let's Get Started!
Log in to the Illuminate Locked Browser

Paragraph practice

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Complete a vocabulary review matching each word's definition to a picture.
• Make a claim and write a paragraph about the character Miss Maudie Atkinson.

*Miss Maudie
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Please Take Out: 
-writing utensil
-Piece of paper

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Malignant

-1-6 Vocab Review

-Pass back graded paragraphs

-Miss Maudie Paragraph Practice
  *Complete Do/What Chart
  *Write a paragraph on your own piece of paper
  *The paragraph is due by the end of the block

-Begin Reading Chapter 6 & 7 silently

Homework:

-Read chapters 6 & 7 and Complete HW
-Study for your Vocabulary Quiz (malevolent, evasion, eccentric, intimidation, indigenous, malignant) - Quiz is matching and fill in the sentence with the correct vocabulary word

Let's Get Started!
Title a piece of paper: "Ch 1-6 Vocab Review"

Direct and Indirect Characterization

Today I will: 

• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Draw conclusions about characters in TKAM by referring to text evidence that utilizes indirect characterization
• Cite evidence of indirect characterization about character Miss Maudie Atkinson and make inferences about her character

*http://mvartsandideas.com/wp-content/uploads
/2014/09/wendellminor-tokillamockingbird1.jpg

Please Take Out: 
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Indigenous

-Ch 4 Review: Direct and Indirect Characterization

-Go over HW

-Begin Reading Chapter 5

Homework:

-Read Chapter 5 and complete Characterization HW

CP Characterization HW

H Characterization HW

Let's Get Started!

Scout realizes the importance of reading

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Today I will: 

• Review Chapters 2 & 3 by answering 5 review questions as a group.
• Write the definition, part of speech, example, non-example, and a sentence for a new vocabulary word from To Kill A Mockingbird
• Read Ch. 4 and make observations about the characters in TKAM

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/1497914276750/Atticus+finch.jpg?format=1000w

Please Take Out: 
-writing utensil
-a piece of paper

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Intimidation

-Ch 2&3 Review

-Read Chapter 4

Homework:

-Read through chapter 4

Let's Get Started!