1. ON PAGE 10 of Interactive Notebook Title It: Do Now Reflections for the week of 8/31-9/4/15 On Page 11 Title It: Do Nows For Week of 8/31-9/4/15 Do Now: revise and edit the following Sentences:

3. Terms on Tuesday - Theme
Right Side: Write the term and it’s definition:
The theme in a story is its underlying message, or 'big idea.' In other words, what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem?
Left Side:
Think about some T.V. sitcoms you have seen that you have found interesting and relevant.
What was the significant problem in that T.V. show that needed to be solved?

4. Connotative: Right Side Denotative: Right Side
Do Now: Words on Wednesday
Connotative: Right Side
Denotative: Right Side
The connotation of a word refers to the emotional or cultural association with that word rather than its dictionary definition. The connotation definition is the meaning that the word implies.
Denotation refers to the use of the dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word.
Left Side: Explain the difference between connotative and denotative meaning.
Film: Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows

5. Throwback Thursday- Theme
Left side: What lesson do you believe the director is trying to communicate in your T.V. Episode?
Right Side: Which meaning relates to theme? Denotative or Connotative meaning? Why?

6. Reflective Friday
On pg. (left side) summarize and reflect on the lessons from this week.