Thursday, February 15, 2018

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


Homework:
Read chapter 11 &
complete this HW

Let's Get Started!

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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.
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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!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

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
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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!

Friday, February 9, 2018

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.
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-chromebook - log on to the Illuminate Locked Browser
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Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORKAberration
-Vocab Quiz
-Movie Trailers:  Trailer#1    Trailer#2

-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!
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Thursday, February 8, 2018

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:

-BELLWORKMalignant
-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"

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

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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-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORKIndigenous
-Go over HW
-Begin Reading Chapter 5

Homework:
-Read Chapter 5 and complete Characterization HW


Let's Get Started!

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

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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Please Take Out
-writing utensil
-a piece of paper

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORKIntimidation
-Read Chapter 4


Homework:
-Read through chapter 4

Let's Get Started!