1. Monday, October 5, 2015 Objective: Agenda: Notebook: Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“I never look back, darling! It distracts me from the now..”
Edna Mode
Objective:
Summarize MDG
Identify the most essential plot points of MDG
Build a community of readers by sharing the books we enjoy
Identify the most basic elements of story telling
Agenda:
Book Talk A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Round Aloud: A Monster Calls
Read: “The Wallet” by Alan Woodman
Begin Six-Word Stories
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TODAY’S TOPIC IS
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Mr. McGregor
BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF READERS
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2. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Notebook: Cutting MDG to the basics
English 9
Notebook:
Cutting MDG to the basics
Daily Quote:
“Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.”
Vince Lombardi
Objective:
Consider the most important plot elements of MDG
Take notes and prepare for an argument about the quality of this adaptation
Agenda:
Notebook:
What are the fewest possible plot points needed to summarize MDG?
Most Dangerous Game Film
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Mr. McGregor
MOST DANGEROUS GAME FILM CLIPS & STORY BASICS
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3. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I am good at everything.”
Demetri Martin
Objective:
Review summary by looking at the three major parts of a story:
A problem, a desire, a character’s attempt to deal with the problem, and resolution
Use strategies to understand the theme of the story
Agenda:
Read:
“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
Identify the way that theme is developed
Look at actions, dialogue, and events that reveal motivation
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TODAY’S TOPIC IS
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Mr. McGregor
THE NECKLACE AND EVOLUTION OF THEME
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4. Thursday, October 8, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.”
Thomas Jefferson
Objective:
Continue to build our community of readers
Build a community of writers by sharing our stories and “publishing” them
Agenda:
Finish viewing:
The Most Dangerous Game
Publish your Six-word story
Add color, art, etc. to help develop your story
The art is as powerful as the words!
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TODAY’S TOPIC IS
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Mr. McGregor
FINISH MDG & PUBLISH SIX-WORD STORIES
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5. Friday, October 9, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.”
Yoda
Objective:
Summarize a complex piece of fiction
Craft arguments that includes claims, evidence, and reason
Agenda:
Read Aloud:
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Discuss The Necklace
Look closely at the way theme develops
Introduce Literature Circles
If time:
Read: “Orange” by Nail Gaiman
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TODAY’S TOPIC IS
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Mr. McGregor
THE NECKLACE AND EVOLUTION OF THEME CONT.
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