WEEK 16 Mr. Spinogatti 8 th Grade Language Arts

Monday: 12/01/2014 Warm Up (Week 16) We have been discussing the struggles of both stereotypes and culture clashes. Provide an example or something that you have experienced that you think of as a struggle or social clash. This can be cultural, or generational. 4 – 5 complete sentences Vocabulary Prefix: pro Meaning: in favor of Examples: Project Projectile

Today… Today we will begin background information on the Novel “The Outsiders.” We will begin reading the novel and go over expectations as we go.

Tuesday: 12/2/2014 Warm Up Todays Warm Up is based on a film clip. How does the Narrator (S.E. Hinton) describe the Socs and the Greasers? How do they spend their time? What was this book trailer trying to say is the main theme of the novel, “The Outsiders?” 3 – 4 complete sentences Vocabulary Prefix: Solus- Meaning: alone Examples: – Solo – Solitary

Today… We are going to finish Chapter 1. We will then begin a characterization worksheet. HOMEWORK: Chapter 1 Worksheet – Due Thursday

Characters in “The Outsiders” Chapter 1 describes all the Greasers using both direct and indirect characterization. Provide an example of each for each of the characters described in Chapter 1. – Direct Quotes and Pg. #

Chapter Checks You need to print the Chapter Worksheets from the South Pointe Website. Each question must be answered in complete sentences, restating the question, and using a quote whenever possible. The boxes on top can be done with bullet points. The Image must be colored.

Wednesday Complete Characterization sheet and Chapter 1 Worksheet

Thursday: 12/4/2014 Take out your completed Chapter 1 Worksheet and your Character Worksheet Warm Up So far, which of the characters do you like the best and why? 3 – 4 complete sentences Vocabulary Prefix: trans Meaning: across Examples: – Transport – transcend

Today… “The Outsiders” Chapter 2 I will be playing the audio for Chapter 2 as well. Follow along in your book. If we meet a new character, fill in your character sheet for that person. Homework: Complete Chapter 2 worksheet – Due Tomorrow  A.R. Due December 18 th  Final Vocab Test December 19th

Friday: 12/5/2014 Warm Up: On page 27 in “The Outsiders,” Cherry says, “I kind of admire him,” about Dally. Why do you think that Cherry would admire someone like Dallas Winston? Why did she say that? 3 – 4 complete sentences When you finish your warm up, turn in week 16 warm ups to the bin. Vocabulary: Root: acer, acid, acri, Meaning: bitter, sour, sharp Examples: – Acerbic – Acidity – Acrid – Acrimony

Today… Today we are going to read Chapter 3. The First three chapter worksheets should be all completed by Monday. We also meet some new characters in this chapter.