January 6, 2014 EQ/Title: What shapes who we are? Warm Up: Lit book pg 780 – make a list/collage of at least 10 things that shape who you are Homework: No homework – Happy New Year! Notes: Literature book – starting on page 780 “Eating Together” by Lee “Dusting” by Alvarez “Sonny’s Blues” by Baldwin Closure:

January 7, 2014 EQ/Title: Why is it helpful to understand the author’s background? Warm Up: pg 785 – Read “Beware of the Dog” and Model 2, and answer Close read questions. Homework: 3 Choices: 1. Research and make an Origami Peace Crane 2. Write a sentence paragraph told from the perspective of a person in a Japanese internment camp 3. Write a sentence paragraph connecting the historical significance of “Origami” by Ito Notes: Video on Japanese Internment camps #1 #2 #1#2 Literature book starting on page 786 Closure: How would you feel? Why? West Coast American Japanese American placed in Internment Camp

January 8, 2014 EQ/Title: What are your values and where do they come from? Warm Up: Lit book pg 789 – Define each of the words, then complete vocabulary activity. Homework: Find a retelling of a Native American story (Joseph Bruchac is a good author to search for). Briefly explain the main plot points, and the lesson it is meant to teach. – Notes: Pg 791 – read background of Abenaki Native Americans and analyze visual “The Snapping Turtle” Closure: Narrator Other Boys GramaGrampa

January 9, 2014 FIRST BLOCK ONLY January 9, 2014 EQ/Title: What are your values and where do they come from? Warm Up: Lit book pg 786 – Read about Susan K. Ito and list 3 important points about her life. Homework: 3 Choices: 1. Research and make an Origami Peace Crane 2. Write a sentence paragraph told from the perspective of a person in a Japanese internment camp 3. Write a sentence paragraph connecting the historical significance of “Origami” by Ito Notes: Pg 789 – read background of Joseph Bruchac and Abenaki Native Americans “The Snapping Turtle” Closure: Narrator Other Boys GramaGrampa

January 9, 2014 EQ/Title: What are your values and where do they come from? Warm Up: Lit book pg 789 – Read about Joseph Bruchac and list 3 important points about his life. Homework: Find a retelling of a Native American story (Joseph Bruchac is a good author to search for). Briefly explain the main plot points, and the lesson it is meant to teach. First block different – do homework from Jan 7. Notes: Pg 789 – read background of Abenaki Native Americans on Hidden Heritage” “The Snapping Turtle” Closure: Narrator Other Boys GramaGrampa

January 10, 2014 EQ/Title: How do you know what is right? Warm Up: Vocab. On pg 805 – define words and complete activity Homework: Research Nelson Mandela and his role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Why is he considered an inspirational leader? Notes: Review Native American stories and the values they impart Understanding Apartheid News story about Apartheid Apartheid: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? Closure:

January 13, 2014 EQ/Title: What is a Folk Hero? Warm Up: page 820 vocab. activity Homework: Study for Vocab test on Tuesday Notes: “Out of Bounds” John Henry Closure:

January 14, 2014 EQ/Title: What was the importance of Folk Heroes in expressing America culture? Warm Up: study for vocab test Homework: Pick ONE: Write a tall tale based on a personal life experience of yours Draw a book cover that visually represents the story of “Pecos Bill” Use the details from “Pecos Bill” to draw a map of his journey. Notes: Vocabulary Test – trade and grade Paul Bunyan Closure: AppearanceWords, Thoughts and Actions Other comments Narrator’s comments Pecos Bill

January 15, 2014 EQ/Title: What are some strategies to use for testing when I can’t write on the test? Warm Up: Make answer sheets as listed in Notes section Homework: Pick ONE: Write a tall tale based on a personal life experience of yours Draw a book cover that visually represents the story of “Pecos Bill” Use the details from “Pecos Bill” to draw a map of his journey. Notes: Take out several pieces of notebook paper On one page, title and number as follows: Title: Unit 7 Assessment Reading Comprehension – 1-13 Vocabulary – 1-6 On another piece of paper, complete activity on board for EACH question Closure:

January 22, 2014 EQ/Title: What is “oppression” and what are the different ways that groups of people can be oppressed? Warm Up: Share storybooks with group, and pick best one to share with the class. Homework: Research George Orwell and complete assigned section of worksheet Notes: Read children’s story books to class Orwell – Intro, oppressedIntrooppressed Closure: OPPRESSION What is it? definitionWho? What kinds?

January 23, 2014 EQ/Title: What are some ways to persuade others to act out against oppression? Warm Up: Review HW – combine your best work to post on wall Homework: Write a short persuasive speech (less than 1-2 minutes) identifying a group of oppressed people, and persuading audience to help them. Notes: Gallery Walk MLK - speech Complete assigned portions of worksheet – post on link on my website – Unit 3 Resources Socrative Exit Ticket – How were MLK and George Orwell alike? How were they different? Closure:

January 24, 2014 EQ/Title: What life experiences did Orwell have that influenced his writing? Warm Up: Review speeches – choose the best speech from your group to present to class. Homework: Read Animal Farm Chapters 1 and 2. Notes: Persuasive Speeches Read and discuss “Shooting an Elephant” Closure:

January 27, 2014 EQ/Title: Who is being oppressed in Animal Farm? Describe their quality of life. Warm Up: Draw a picture of how the animals line up to hear Old Major’s speech. What predictions can you make about the characters based on this? Homework: Complete “speech” worksheet for Old Major’s speech in chapter 1. Read Chapter 2 Notes: Socrative – How are MLK and Orwell alike? How are they different? Read Chapter 1 together and discuss – Closure:

January 28, 2014 EQ/Title: What is the most effective way for me to study to understand novel details? Warm Up: Quiz on chapters 1-2. Homework: Chapter 1-2 HW assignment Notes: TPCASTT Beasts of England Closure: AnthropomorphismPersonification

January 31, 2014 EQ/Title: What is an allegory, why is it an effective technique in literature? Warm Up: Read “A Spotty Reputation” and answer the questionsRead “A Spotty Reputation” and answer the questions Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4, Finish HW for Ch 1 & 2. Notes: Part I Vocabulary Allegory notes Closure:

February 3, 2014 EQ/Title: Why are many children’s stories written in allegorical form? Warm Up: Quiz – Chapters 3 & 4 Homework: HW Chapters 3 & 4 Notes: Quiz and HW check and review Vocabulary Activity Discussion questions for 1-4 The Lorax Closure:

February 4, 2014 EQ/Title: What is propaganda, and what are the different forms of propaganda? Warm Up: Chapter 2 ends with the animals realizing that the milk had disappeared. We learn in Chapters 3 and 4 that it has been taken by the pigs. List the ways that the pigs treat themselves differently from the other animals in these two chapters. What is their justification for doing so? Homework: Read Chapter 5 Notes: Research your type of propaganda, and be prepared to share with the class. Introduce propaganda in Animal Farm Closure:

February 10, 2014 EQ/Title: What are the main elements of each chapter? Warm Up: Complete worksheet on “Why I Write” TURN IN WHEN FINISHED! Homework: HW Chapter 6 Notes: When done with warm up worksheet, begin to make Concept maps for each chapter, 2-6. Use the one provided for Chapter 1 as a guide. Closure: