THINGS TO HAVE OUT The Last Dog-Part I Critical Thinking Test 3 subject notebook AR Book Traveling folder HOMEWORK Read 30 Minutes Close Reading Part II

New Turn-In System Turn-in late and absent work to the front basket If LATE, stamp with RED X If ABSENT, stamp with BLUE STAR and write “absent” on top of paper

AR Goals If you are struggling with your book or to meet your goal, please see me We have less than 5 days until goals must be met The last day for testing is December 17th

If you get a yellow letter from me, it is due back TOMORROW! Signed by a parent Otherwise, you will receive a lunch detention Letter

The Last Dog Part I The setting: Earth in the future Brock is the main character and he is naturally more curious than the others He asks to go out into the world to do scientific research The Earth is supposed to be poisonous, so he has to wear a special protective suit He has a scanner, which identifies the new emotions that he’s having

Warm-Up 1. Why do you think people have pets? 2. Why do you animals make good companions? 3. Brock is afraid of losing his “scientific objectivity” in the story, what do you think this is, and what would be so dangerous about losing it? 4. How do our emotions change the way we make decisions? 5. Do our emotions always help us to make the best decisions? Why or why not?

TEST You will be graded on the following: Use of complete sentences Elaboration and detail in your writing Thoughtfulness of you response Using specific evidence and quotes from the text to justify your reasoning

Scientific Objectivity Drawing conclusions from: Facts Observations Drawing conclusions that are NOT based on: Opinions Emotions

The Last Dog Part II 1. Nuclear families Efficiency Getting ready in the morning Energy Getting to class

Getting Ready 1. Wake-up 2. Push snooze 5 times 3. Jump in the shower 4. Read a book 5. Eat breakfast 6. Surf the internet 7. Pack lunch 8. Get dressed 9. Text friends 10. Get to school 15 minutes late