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

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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!

Characterization of a Mysterious Person

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Today I will: 

• Draw conclusions about characters in TKAM by referring to text evidence that utilizes indirect characterization.
• Cite evidence of indirect characterization about the character Miss Maudie Atkinson and make inferences about her character.

Please Take out: 

-Bellwork (add today's date)

-A pen or pencil

-A piece of paper
HW: Screencast notes

HW: TKAM Ch. 4 HW

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: Indigenous
-Vocabulary Review: Indigenous, malevolent, evasion, eccentric, intimidation, malignant. 

-Warm-up Ch 4

-Direct and Indirect Characterization

-Assign Ch. 5 HW

-Begin reading chapter 5

Homework:

1. ALL: Finish Reading Chapter 5 - due Tues, 1/24

2. CP: Complete the Ch. 5 Independent Practice - due Tues, 1/24

3. H: Complete the Ch. 5 Independent Practice - due Tues, 1/24

4. Study Vocabulary Words: Indigenous, malevolent, evasion, eccentric, intimidation, malignant. The quiz will be matching and filling in the correct word in each sentence.

Death at the Palace

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Today I will: 

• Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.
• Display mastery of perspective, mood, characterization and imagery by composing a narrative retelling of “Death at the Palace”

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Vocabulary Squares
-a highlighter

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork Vocabulary: disdainful
2. Review HW: "The Test of the Great Bow"
3. “Death at the Palace”
4. Film Clip: "The Test of the Great Bow" and "Death at the Palace"

Homework:

ALL:

1. Finish “Death at the Palace” Worksheet

2. Continue to work on narrative: Peer edit is on Friday
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response - due Tues. 5/29

Test of the Great Bow

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Today I will: 

• Define a new vocabulary word, and develop an example, non-example, draw a picture and develop a showing sentence using the vocabulary word.
• Display mastery of perspective, mood, characterization and imagery by composing a narrative retelling of “The Test of the Great Bow”

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Vocabulary Squares
-a highlighter
-HW: The Beggar and the Faithful Dog
-HW: Work Packet #1
-HW: Honors-did you finish your DJs?

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork Vocabulary: justification
2. Review HW: "The Beggar and the Faithful Dog"
3. Penelope's Journey
4. "The Test of the Great Bow"

Homework:

ALL:
1. Finish "The Test of the Great Bow" worksheet
2. Continue to work on narrative: Peer edit is on Friday
HONORS: Work on Motif Final Response - due Tues. 5/29

Mrs. Dubose

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Today I will: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of Chapters 1-9 via an on-line, multiple choice quiz

Please Take out: 

-Your calendar

-Bellwork

-a writing utensil

HW: Ch. 10

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: The Title
-Calendar and HW

-Complete Ch. 1-9 Quiz on Illuminate

-Read Chapter 11

Homework:

ALL: Put together Work Packet #1 (Use this check-off sheet)
ALL: Read Chapter 11 & complete the HW Slip

Evidence Sentences

Today I will: 

• Identify the components of Evidence Sentences by taking notes on how to construct an ES

Please Take out: 
-Your calendar
-Bellwork (skip a line and add today's date)
-A pen or pencil
-4 colors of highlighter (or 4 pen colors)
HW: Ch. 5 Indirect Characterization of Miss Maudie

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Malignant
-Writing Academy - Evidence Sentences
-Chapter 5 Review of Miss Maudie

Homework:

1. ALL: Read Chapters 6 & 7 and complete HW Slip - due Thurs., 1/21
2. Study Vocabulary Words: Indigenous, malevolent, evasion, eccentric, intimidation, malignant. Be able to write out their definitions on a quiz tomorrow.

The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

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Today I will: 

• Cite diction and detail used to create mood in a short passage.
• Practice POV by writing from Penelope or Odysseus’ perspective.

Please Take out: 
-HW: "The Meeting of Father and Son" and Imagery Worksheets
-highlighter
-a writing utensil
-Part 2: Odyssey Packet

Today's Agenda:
1. "The Beggar and the Faithful Dog": Indirect Characterization
2. Work on Narrative with a focus on Indirect Characterization

Homework:

1. Finish "The Beggar and the Faithful Dog" Worksheet
2. Revise your narrative: Have it ready for peer editing tomorrow

     -Rough draft due Tomorrow

     -Final draft due Thursday

3. HONORS: Final Response - due Tomorrow

The Meeting of Father and Son

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Today I will: 

• Predict what will happen when  Odysseus and Telemachus meet by writing from their POV.
• Cite evidence of mood, imagery & POV and draw conclusions about their effect & purpose.

Please Take out: 
-HW: Dialogue and Mood Worksheets
-Chromebook
-a writing utensil
-3 colors of highlighter
-Hero's Journey Essay Organizer

Today's Agenda:
1. "The Meeting of Father and Son": Mood, Imagery & Perspective
2. Work on Narrative with a focus on Imagery

Homework:

1. Finish "The Meeting of Father and Son" Worksheet
2. Revise your narrative focusing on Imagery
     -Rough draft due Wednesday
     -Final draft due Thursday
3. HONORS: Final Response - due Tuesday, 12/8