1. Advanced English 6 January 11-12

2. To Do Today: Wrap up research materials Work on your matrix and eminent person Weebly Finish classic novel questions Discuss themeDiscuss changeRead “Gaston”

3. Research Papers Self-Assessed on your rubric. Mark E, A, P, or N on your self-assessment block and why you put that grade. The “Ethics” row is about citations. Stapled your papers in the following order: Rubric All rough drafts Peer review Editing checklist Your name is on every paper. Turned in your papers to your class bin. Make sure you have:

4. Welcome Back! Snowflake Cut out your snowflake.Put your name on the back.Leave room for a QR code.Write your thesis statement.Use BLACK Sharpie on your thesis statement.Decorate the other space as you have time.Turn in to your class bin when finished. Matrix Creative journals due NEXT CLASS! Digital portfolios checked January 26 (A) and January 27 (B)

5. Eminent Person Weebly Pages: 1. Home 2. Articles 3. Videos 4. Research Paper 5. Works Cited Articles: Embed the articles on your Weebly (links, buttons, or copy and paste). Link: Link your paper to your “Research Paper” page, and copy ad paste your Works Cited to your “Works Cited” page. Cite: Give credit to any pictures or videos you put on your website. Cite them on your “Works Cited” page.

6. Questioning If another group read your novel, what questions should they be able to answer? Think about inquiry questions. Use the colored sheets at your tables to help you.

7. Theme What is theme? Author’s message or belief about life Universal What the story means How do you find theme? Make a list of topics from the story. Circle the most important topic. Write a sentence about what the author believes about that topic. Write “The author believes that….” Cross out “The author believes that,” and revise your sentence as needed.

8. Theme Write the theme on a sticky note, and tape the sticky note to your Adventure Board on the Theme spot. Cross out “The author believes that,” and revise your sentence as needed. You have found the theme of your classic novel! Circle the most important topic, and write a sentence on your whiteboard about what the author believes about that topic. Write “The author believes that….” What are some topics found in your novel? List them on the whiteboard.

9. A1 Change: Generalizations? Change happens over time or suddenly.Change is manmade or natural.Change is random or orderly.Change can be internal or external.Change can be positive or negative.Everything changes.Change can be forced.Change can take different forms.Change can have different consequences.

10. A7 Change: Generalizations? Change happens over time.Change is inevitable.Change is positive or negative.Change is everywhere.Change is part of life.Change makes sense sometimes.Change can happen in patterns or randomly.Change is necessary for growth.Change is manmade or natural.Change can be imposed by an individual or a group.

11. B1 Change: Generalizations? Change can happen over time or quickly.Change can be physical or mental.Change can be evolutionary or revolutionary.Change can be natural or human-caused.Change is everywhere.Change affects everyone.Change can be positive or negative.Humans can’t live without change.Change always happens.Change is inevitable.Change affects relationships.Change is affected by actions.You have to have a growth mindset to change and to grow in a good way.

12. B7 Change: Generalizations? Change can be good or bad.Change happens over time.People have little or no control over change.Everything changes.You can change anything.Change can be physical or mental.Change is the only constant.Change is unstoppable.Change affects things indirectly or directly.Change can cause growth.Change is a new experience.Change is development.Change can always happen.Change can occur in a pattern or randomly.

13. Change: Generalizations Change generates additional change. Change can be either positive or negative. Change is inevitable. Change is necessary for growth. Change can be evolutionary or revolutionary. Change is linked to time. Change is everywhere. Change may be perceived as orderly or random. Change may happen naturally or be caused by people.

14. A1-Forces that cause Change: Natural/GeneticDecisionsEnvironmentKnowledgePeople/Children TimeAgeTechnology/InventionsStocksResources InjuriesPoliticsFood

15. A7-Forces that cause Change: Peer pressureTimeBehaviorWeatherEnvironment GenderReligionFireNature/DiseaseEvolution SpaceMoneyGodsForcePollution TechnologyHormones

16. B1-Forces that cause Change: NatureHumans Manmade material GovernmentEvolutionTechnologyLifestyles WarEconomicsGeneticsEducation Popular culture FaithLocation SelfActionsPushesPullsPainRelationshipsInteractions BrainsGravityWeatherMedicineWaterDrugsDesign Food

17. B7-Forces that cause Change: PeopleTime Everyday actions SurroundingsLossNatureGood/evil EnvironmentFriendsFamilyScienceDiscoveries Natural disasters History KnowledgeRichesPowerBeliefsIdeasThoughtsEmotions GeneticsMental stateTechnologyIntelligenceEnergyStructureAnimals PlantsConflictDiseases

18. “Gaston” by William Saroyan, pp. 1-8, 1/12/16 Journal about: Change Generalizations Forces of Change Changes in Characters QuestionsVocabularyPage numbers