1. Wednesday, September 3rd Thursday, September 4th
Welcome 

2. DLTs I can use commas in interrupters.
I can apply knowledge of denotation to determine meanings of words.
I can demonstrate comprehension of text.
I can actively participate in discussions assuming various roles.
I can apply active listening skills.

3. Collect homework packets

4. Comma rule #4 Rule #4: Use a comma before and after an interrupter.
Example:
That boy, in fact, worked very hard.
Linda, my friend who moved to Ecuador, sent me a long letter.

5. Grammar: Some common Interrupters
after all
in the first place
perhaps
generally speaking
at least
however
for example
in other words
unfortunately
of course

6. Vocabulary 1. gluttonous- excessive greed
2. haphazard- seemingly without any order
3. chuffs-puffing
4. delirium-very confused state of thinking
5. charred- burned or scorched
6. torrents- rushing flow of liquid
7. roiled- stirred up or disturbed
8. flitting-moving quickly and unevenly
9. stuporous- dulled sensibility
10. bile- body fluid that helps absorb fat
11. rivulets-small streams
12.quarry-an animal taken in hunting

7. Review of Chapter 5 Questions

8. Read Chapters 6 and 7
Write examples of simile, metaphor, and imagery on a piece of paper.

9. Socratic Seminar 101 Inside Circle: Outside Circle:
Draw and read the question aloud to the inside circle
Think about your answer to the question
You must answer the question in more than just a yes or no- make sure to explain your answer.
You must talk in the circle at least 3 times.
You may only talk if you have the talking stick!
Outside Circle:
Write your thoughts and opinions of the question asked on your sheet of paper.
You will be asked to share after the inside circle is finished.
You must have 5 thoughts written down on your paper.
We are keeping a tally of how many times you answer and how thoughtful your answers are!

10. Self Assessment
Give yourself a score with 3 being awesome, 2 being okay, and 1 being not so good for each DLT and explain why you gave yourself that rating and what you can do better next time:
I can actively participate in discussions assuming various roles.
I can apply active listening skills.
Be honest- this will not be the grade that you receive for Socratic Seminar.