1. First Name, Last Initial Homeroom Teacher First Name, Last Initial Homeroom Teacher First Name, Last Initial Homeroom Teacher Please do your audio set-up. Sign in below, put your first name, last initial and your homeroom teacher. Put a green check by your name in the participant window.

2. WYVA Classroom Expectations Come Prepared! Do your Audio Set-up, sign in on the sign in sheet and put a green check by your name. Work on activity. Have paper and pencil, ready to use. Have a positive attitude! Be Respectful! Use your BB tools and language appropriately. Comment kindly in the chat room – I see everything! Participate! Ask questions. Be patient – if you raise your hand I see it the first time. Discuss – if you have a question please raise your hand or type your question in the chat window. Have fun!

3. War and Peace Essential question: How does the author of a book influence your expectations of the story? Objective: I will learn about Leo Tolstoy and how living in Russia influenced his views of war and peace.

4. APRIL FOOL’S

5. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Essential question: How does the author of a book influence your expectations of the story? Objective: I will learn about Jules Verne and what influenced his writing.

6. Jules Verne Jules Verne is the author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Find at least 3 facts from Jules life that you feel influenced his writing. http://www.biography.com/people/jules-verne-9517579

7. Science Fiction Jules Verne wrote several Science Fiction stories of which 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is one. What are some key aspects of a science fiction story?

8. Science Fiction Name your favorite science fiction story or movie. What is it about? How do you know it is Science Fiction?

9. The Beginning… What do you know about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?

10. The Beginning… What do you think it is about if this is the image on the cover?

11. Reading Save the link to the book. Between now and next week read chapter 1. Take notes and make sure you are able to identify what is the problem. http://jv.gilead.org.il/fpwalter/

12. Answering the Essential Question How does the author of a book influence your expectations of the story?

13. Remember… Have your learning coach mark 60 minutes in attendance for today’s lesson. Make sure you have earned all of your blue ribbons on study island. Before next Monday read Chapter 1. You are all awesome! See you next week, Mrs. Littlejohn