1. Bell Ringers and Activities
Bell Ringers and Activities

2. Bell Ringer 8/21/17
How does using different types of sentences helps to make your writing better?

3. Agenda 8/21/17
Objective: Identify story elements and understand how each story element work together; developing strong thesis statements.
Tasks
Turn in Bell Ringers and Genre Stories from last week
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Story Elements
Story Elements 2015.ppt
Analyzing fairy-tales in order to analyze plot
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
In groups, read the story of Little Red Riding Hood
Create a plot diagram for the story
Discuss the importance of being able to identify plot structure
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Thesis Statements ..\..\..\Thesis Statement.ppt
Discuss the importance of having a strong thesis statement
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Exit Ticket

4. Plot Diagram: Little Red Riding Hood
Climax
Rising Falling Action
Action
Exposition
Resolution

5. Plot Diagram: Little Red Riding Hood
4. BBW goes to grandmother’s house Climax: BBW jumps up and tries to make a meal of
and puts her in closet Lil’ Red
3. He sends Lil Red to pick flowers Falling Action- Lil Red Father
2. She runs into BBW in chops off BBW’s head
forest
1. Lil Red is sent to her Resolution- Lil Red’s
grandmother’s house dad carries her
Exposition home and they
Lil’ Red, BBW, Grandmother live happily ever
Father after

6. Thesis Statement Task Cards
Using the Thesis Task Cards you will analyze various thesis statements for effectiveness.
Face to Face A/B partners #’s 1-16
Side by Side A/B partners #’s 17-32
A partner Record
B partner Read
Both partners think to come to an answer

7. Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
Read the article titled “Even Geniuses Work Hard.” After reading the article, on the lines provided, create a 3 point thesis for the writing prompt.
Switch papers with A/B partner
Does thesis have a main idea? Underline it.
Does thesis have a claim? (Put a star by it)
Does thesis have 3 different and distinct points to discuss? (Put a heart by each one)
IF NOT, REVISE TO INCLUDE MISSING PIECES.

8. Exit Ticket 8/21/17 What is the plot of a story?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

9. Bell Ringer 8/22/17
What is the plot of story? What are the parts of the plot?

10. Agenda 8/22/17
Objective: Identify story elements and understand how each story element work together; developing strong thesis statements.
Tasks
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Story Elements: Conflict Story Elements 2015.ppt
Is conflict ever necessary Think/Pair/Share
Conflict Matching Task Cards
Real life conflict vs Fairy Tales Activity (tentative)
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Thesis Statements ..\..\..\Thesis Statement.ppt
Practice writing effective Thesis statements
Read and annotate non-fiction text; develop a thesis statement
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11. Think-Pair-Share: Is conflict ever necessary?
On a sticky note, think about the following question: Is conflict ever necessary? Provide a brief explanation for your answer.
When I tell you to, discuss your response with you’re A/B partner.
Be prepared to discuss your response with the class

12. Conflict Task Cards
In pairs, take out conflict pieces and conflict scenarios from bag.
Arrange conflict pieces on desk
Partner A- Arrange scenario under correct heading
Partner B- Read scenario to partner and help partner to determine the type of conflict that is presented.

13. Conflict Task Cards Review
Man vs. Self
The teenager is torn
Between ditching class with her friends and staying to take a test
A woman is tempted to steal money from her employer to feed her hungry children
A man tries to decide whether to stay with his family or move around to another state to take a better paying job.
Man vs. Society
A man stands up for what he believes is right, even though almost everyone disagrees with him
A doctor is in a hurry and runs into a red light.
A teenager breaks the curfew set by his parents so he can go to the movies.
Man vs. Nature
A man is stalked by a wolf in the forest.
A woman is unable to function because of an illness.
A family hides in a story shelter during a tornado
Man vs. Man
Two boys get into a fist fight because they disagree over which book is best.
A boss fires an employee.
A husband and wife disagree about where to spend the Christmas holiday

14. Fairy Tales vs. Real Life
Each group has been given a recent copy of the newspaper and a popular fairy tale.
Each group member will read the provided fairy tale independently.
As a whole group, determine the type of conflict found in the fairy tale (person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. society, person vs. nature).
Skim and scan through the newspaper and find a news story with a similar conflict as in the fairy tale. (Each member of the group should take a portion of the paper to look for a story)
Once, the story is found and agreed upon, using the conflict comparison page, explain how the conflict in the fairy tale is similar to the conflict in the news story.
PEEL paragraph (Independent)

15. Exit Ticket 8/22/17
What is conflict in a story? Describe one type of conflict a character may face?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

16. Bell Ringer 8/23/17
What is the purpose of a thesis statement? What should all thesis statements contain in order to be effective?

17. Agenda 8/23/17
Objective: Identify story elements and understand how each story element work together; developing strong thesis statements.
Tasks
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Story Elements: Conflict Story Elements 2015.ppt
Is conflict ever necessary Think/Pair/Share
Conflict Matching Task Cards
Real life conflict vs Fairy Tales Activity (tentative)
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Thesis Statements ..\..\..\Thesis Statement.ppt
Practice writing effective Thesis statements
Revise cell phone thesis statement
Read and annotate non-fiction text; develop a thesis statement
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Exit Ticket

18. Bell Ringer 8/24/17
What is the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset?

19. Agenda 8/24/17
Objective: Identify story elements and understand how each story element work together; developing strong thesis statements; write cohesive paragraphs
Tasks
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Story Elements: Conflict Story Elements 2015.ppt
Is conflict ever necessary Think/Pair/Share
Conflict Matching Task Cards
Real life conflict vs Fairy Tales Activity (tentative)Work Stuff\USB20FD\PEEL Writing Strategy File\PEEL Product Freebie.ppt
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: PEEL Paragraphs
Practice writing effective PEEL Paragraph with non-fiction writing prompt
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Exit Ticket

20. Using PEEL to Cite Evidence
Writing Prompt: Should YouTube ban stunt videos. Write a PEEL paragraph explaining your response using evidence from the text.
Youtube should ban stunt videos because of the dangerous consequences that have occurred, teens desire to imitate what they see on T.V, and young peoples’ desire to out do each other. According to the article “You Danger”, a fifteen year old boy set a basketball on fire in hopes of becoming an Internet celebrity; instead, his clothing caught on fire and he suffered serious burns all over his body. If Youtube banned dangerous videos, then this boy would not have tried such a dangerous stunt just to become an internet celebrity. Furthermore, it is no secret that many teenagers and young adults often mimic the videos that they see on Youtube. This can lead to serious injuries and even death in some cases. In addition, the presence of the stunt videos on Youtube can make it increasingly difficult for some to say no to performing the dangerous stunts. The author states,“Youtube has taken the one-upsmanship of playing in the neighborhood to a global level...the peer pressure is greatly increased because now we can see what others are going around the world.” Without the presence of Youtube, there would not be as much peer pressure on young people to perform such extreme stunts. For these reasons, Youtube should create tougher standards for the videos being uploaded to the website and ban all dangerous stunt videos from the website.

21. Growth vs Fixed Mindset Article PEEL Paragraph
Using the PEEL writing strategy, develop a two paragraph response to literature for the following questions:
1. Do you have a fixed or a growth mindset? Select one of the reasons from yesterday’s thesis statement and explain your response using evidence from the text.
2. What are the benefits of having a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset? Explain your response using evidence from the text.
5-7 Sentences for each paragraph

22. Bell Ringer 8/25/17 Is conflict ever necessary? Explain.
What are the parts of a PEEL paragraph? What is the point is using the PEEL writing strategy?

23. Agenda 8/25/17
Objective: Identify story elements and understand how each story element work together; developing strong thesis statements; write cohesive paragraphs
Tasks
Turn in genre/subgenre movie posters/ Turn in PEEL paragraph assignments
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Story Elements: Conflict Story Elements 2015.ppt
Is conflict ever necessary Think/Pair/Share
Conflict Matching Task Cards
Real life conflict vs Fairy Tales Activity (tentative)Work Stuff\USB20FD\PEEL Writing Strategy File\PEEL Product Freebie.ppt
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: PEEL Paragraphs
Practice writing effective PEEL Paragraph with non-fiction writing prompt
The Loch Ness Monster Writing Oprompt
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Exit Ticket

24. PEEL Writing Strategy P- State your purpose, point, or position
E- Provide evidence from the text to support your point, purpose, or position
E- Explain how your evidence supports and proves your point
L –Link back to the question by restating the point you made in the 1st sentence.

25. Bell Ringer 8/28/17
Explain one type of conflict found in literature (ex. Man vs. Man).

26. Agenda 8/28/17
Objective: Identify story elements and understand how each story element work together; developing strong thesis statements; write cohesive paragraphs
Tasks
Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook: Story Elements: Conflict Story Elements 2015.ppt
Is conflict ever necessary Think/Pair/Share
Conflict Matching Task Cards
Real life conflict vs Fairy Tales Activity
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Exit Ticket

27. Bell Ringers 8/29/17
Why do authors add conflict to their stories?

28. Agenda 8/29/17
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Tasks
Complete Real life vs. Fairy Tale conflict activity
Interactive Notes: Point of View
Story Elements 2015.ppt
Point of View Task Cards
Write Fractured Fairy Tale Fractured Fairy Tales
Complete PEEL paragraph
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Exit Ticket

29. Point of View Task Cards
In pairs, take out point of view scenarios.
Partner A- Read the Scenario
Partner B- Record the type of point of view present.
Face to Face: 1-16
Side by Side 17-32

30. Fractured Fairy-Tale (Point of View)
On a separate sheet of paper, write a new version of the same fairy tale that you have been reading in your group. However, this time do it from the perspective of the villain of the story.
Next, swap papers with your partner in your group at your table and in a Venn Diagram, compare and contrast the similarities and differences in your stories. Summarize how the stories are similar and different in a short statement (2-3 sentences). Answer the question: How can changing the point of view change impact the plot of a story?
Hansel and Gretel- The Witch
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs- The Evil Queen
Jack and the Beanstalk- The Giant or the Giant’s wife
Little Red Riding Hood – The Wolf
Goldilocks and the Three Bears- Goldilocks
Cinderella- Evil Stepmother or Step-Sisters
The Ugly Duckling- One of the mean ducks

31. Exit Ticket 8/28/17
How can point of view change a story?

32. Bell Ringer 8/31/17
What is point of view as it relates to literature? Discuss one type of point of view. How does point of view impact a story?

33. Agenda 8/3/17
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); analyzing connotative and denotative meanings of words
Tasks
Write Fractured Fairy Tale Fractured Fairy Tales
Interactive Notes: Figurative Language Figurative_Languageppt2.ppt
Figurative Language Task Cards
Introduction to Figurative Language Comic Strip Project
Figurative Language comic strip-1.ppt
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34. Pun
A Joke that makes a play on words by using words that sound familiar.

35. Figurative Language Task Card Review
1. Alliteration 11. Alliteration/Person.
2. Simile/Alliteration 12. Metaphor
3. Metaphor 13. Hyperbole
4. Personification 14. Alliteration
5. Hyperbole 15. Person./Hyperbole
6. Idiom Idiom
7. Idiom Onomatopoeia
8. Personification 18. Oxymoron
9. Onomatopoeia 19. Metaphor
10. Metaphor 20. Metaphor

36. Bell Ringer 9/1/17
What is your favorite type of figurative language? Why? How does figurative language make reading better?

37. Computer Lab Expectations
No gum, food, or drink allowed in lab.
Do NOT touch anyone’s computer.
Do NOT touch any power button .
Stay in your seat.
Raise your hand. Do NOT call out teacher’s name.
Listen to instructions.

38. Get your AGENDAS out.
Turn 7 pages to the page titled “Student Login and Password Page”
Make sure your homeroom teacher is listed on the first line.
For “Aug. username” put your ID number.
For “Aug. password” put Tiger123

39. Step 1: identity.stpsb.org

40. Step 2:
login is your ID number
password is Tiger123
Log In

41. Step 3: Update Challenge Responses

42. Step 4: Change your security questions

43. Security Questions Favorite Color: purple Favorite Number: 7 SS#: 2017
First car: honda

44. Step 5: Change Password

45. When making a password:
You need to have:
8-10 characters
One capital letter
At least one number
NO spaces or special characters - *!~?_
Choose a word (can be a pet’s name, sports team, etc)
This stays the same each month when you update passwords
Choose the number month it is
Ex: Saints008
*When you change passwords, you just change the number.
Saints009
I have to verify your new password – write it down in your agenda and then raise your hand for it to be verified before you type it in!

46. Bell Ringer 9/5/17
What is the difference between the literal and figurative meaning of words and/or phrases?

47. Agenda 9/5/17
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); analyzing connotative and denotative meanings of words; Analyzing character traits of characters in the story
Tasks:
Collect fractured fairy tales
Review study guide for tomorrow’s test
RWNB: Characterization
Story Elements 2015.ppt
Discuss: Compassion is only meant for citizens who uphold the law.
Read and annotate, “Thank You, Ma’am
Analyze traits of Mrs. Jones and Roger
PEEL Paragraph
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48. Discuss the Following Statement
Compassion is only meant for citizens who uphold the law.

49. PEEL Paragraph
In a PEEL paragraph, discuss at least one of Mrs. Jones’ character traits. Do not forget to use evidence from the text to support your point(s).
P-Point
E-Evidence
E- Explain how your evidence proves your point
L- Link back to the question or the next point in your thesis

50. Bell Ringer 9/6/17 What is characterization?
Why do authors give character’s traits?
What have you done to prepare for today’s test?
Take out Character graphic organizers from yesterday.
Clear your desk of everything with the exception of a pen or a pencil.

51. Agenda 9/6/17
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); analyzing connotative and denotative meanings of words; Analyzing character traits of characters in the story
Tasks:
Collect study guide for test
Unit 1: Test
Read and annotate, “Thank You, Ma’am (Handout)
Analyze traits of Mrs. Jones and Roger
PEEL Paragraph
SSR

52. What should I do when I am finished with my test?
Turn papers over on your desks.
Take out literature books, turn to “Thank You, Ma’am (p.64)
Complete graphic organizer from yesterday.
Once organizer is done: complete following:
In a PEEL paragraph, discuss at least one of Mrs. Jones’ character traits. Do not forget to use evidence from the text to support your point(s).
P-Point
E-Evidence
E- Explain how your evidence proves your point
L- Link back to the question or the next point in your thesis

53. Bell Ringer 9/7/17
What makes someone brave?

54. Agenda 9/7/17
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); analyzing connotative and denotative meanings of words; Analyzing character traits of characters in the story
Tasks:
Continue Analyzing traits of Mrs. Jones and Roger
Homework: take out your agendas
In PEEL paragraph, describe one of Mrs. Jones’ Character traits. Use hand-out to provide your evidence.
RWNB: Hooking the Reader
Hooking the Reader Powerpoint.ppt
Practice using various opening to engage the reader in your writing
Read and annotate article, “What Makes Someone Brave”
PEEL Paragraph: What Makes Someone Brave
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55. PEEL Paragraph: What Makes Someone Brave
After reading the article, “What Makes Someone Brave,” write a PEEL paragraph discussing one characteristic of what makes someone brave. Be sure to use the PEEL strategy to guide your writing and include relevant evidence from the text to support your point. Your paragraph should be 4-7 sentences in length.

56. Bell Ringer 9/8/17
Why is it important to hook your reader when writing an essay? Describe a strategy that could be used to hook the reader.
Use the strategy that you described to write a hook for the following writing prompt:
Is the Loch Ness Monster real or just a myth? Use details from the text to support your answer.

57. Agenda 9/8/17
Objective: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); analyzing connotative and denotative meanings of words; Analyzing character traits of characters in the story
Tasks:
Collect PEEL paragraphs and Comic Strips
Practice using various opening to engage the reader in your writing
Read and annotate article, “What Makes Someone Brave”
Create “What Makes Someone Brave Entry in notebook to annotate text
PEEL Paragraph: What Makes Someone Brave
Read and annotate Dirk the Protector
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58. Think Pair Share Can dogs be brave like humans? Explain.
Read article to determine what characteristics humans and animals have in common to make them brave.

59. Exit Ticket 9/8/17
In the story “Dirk the Protector,” how does Dirk display bravery?

60. Bell Ringer 9/11/17
How does Dirk from the story, “Dirk the Protector,” display bravery?

61. Agenda 9/11/16
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text; Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot)
Task(s):
Theme Interactive Notes Story Elements 2015.ppt; Reader's and Writer's Nb pages.rtf
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Theme ppt.ppt
Theme Anticipatory Activity Full House Theme Song Discuss themes from song (include in RWNB)
Theme Task Cards
Anticipatory Activities for Rikki Tikki Tavi
Read article: What is a Mongoose?
View video: Cobra vs. Mongoose/discuss qualities the mongoose displayed in the video (compare mongoose to someone on flipchart) Dog Saves Cat from Attack ; Cobra vs. Mongoose
Write a PEEL paragraph discussing what makes Rikki Brave
RWNB: Capitalization (tentative) capitalization rules ppt.ppt
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62. Theme Task Cards Take out a separate sheet of paper (2 per group)
Number your paper 1-8 (face to face) 9-16 (side by side)
Read each task care
Determine the theme
Record answer

63. PEEL Paragraph: What Makes Rikki Brave?
What character traits make Rikki brave? In a PEEL paragraph, discuss at least one example of how Rikki was brave in the story, Rikki Tikki Tavi.
P- Point
E- Evidence
E- Explain
L- Link back to the question or transition to your next point.

64. Exit Ticket 9/11/17
What is the purpose of theme in literature?

65. Bell Ringer 9/12/17 What is the purpose of theme in literature?
So far in the story, “Rikki Tikki Tavi,” how has Rikki displayed bravery so far?

66. Agenda 9/12/17
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text; Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot)
Task(s):
Computer Lab
Bystander Revolution
Capitalization Notes
Library
SSR

67. Bell Ringer 9/13/17
What important information did you learn from viewing the Bystander Revolution Videos yesterday?
Why is it important to use capital letters in your writing?

68. Agenda 9/13/17
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text; Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); writing cohesive multi-paragraph essays
Task(s):
Continue reading Rikki Tikki Tavi
Create What Makes Rikki Brave Entry in RWNB
Develop T- Chart to list and provide evidence for what makes Rikki brave in the story
RWNB: Transition Words
transition_words ppt1.ppt
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Exit Ticket

69. Bell Ringer 9/14/17
What is a transitional word? Provide an example of a transitional word.

70. Agenda 9/14/17
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text; Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); writing cohesive multi-paragraph essays
Task(s):
Create What Dirk Brave Chart in RWNB
Develop T- Chart to list and provide evidence for what makes Dirk brave in the story
Analyze text to identify relevant and meaningful evidence
RWNB: Conclusions
Conclusion Paragraph Essay Notes.ppt
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Exit Ticket

71. PEEL Paragraph: Themes Found in “Dirk the Protector”
Complete the following directions:
Take out a sheet of paper, put your name date and class period using the appropriate heading
In a PEEL paragraph discuss what qualities of bravery and courageousness Rikki Tikki Tavi portrays throughout the story in order to analyze the theme of the story.
Use the following template to guide your writing:
Dirk the dog displays many qualities of bravery and courageousness throughout the story such as (Insert example from the text). According to the text, “(insert direct quote from the text).” This shows how Dirk is brave because (Explain the point you are trying to make) Another example of how Dirk displays his bravery and courageousness is when (Insert another example from the text). As the text states, (“Insert another direct quote from the text.”). This shows how Dirk is brave because (Explain the next point you are trying to make).Therefore, because Dirk (restate your examples), the theme of bravery and courageousness is portrayed.

72. PEEL Paragraph: Themes Found In Rikki Tikki Tavi
Complete the following directions:
Take out a sheet of paper, put your name date and class period using the appropriate heading
In a PEEL paragraph discuss what qualities of bravery and courageousness Rikki Tikki Tavi portrays throughout the story in order to analyze the theme of the story.
Use the following template to guide your writing:
Rikki Tikki Tavi displays many qualities of bravery and courageousness throughout the story such as (Insert example from the text). According to the text, “(insert direct quote from the text).” This shows how Rikki is brave because (Explain the point you are trying to make) Another example of how Rikki displays his bravery and courageousness is when (Insert another example from the text). As the text states, (“Insert another direct quote from the text.”). This shows how Rikki is brave because (Explain the next point you are trying to make).Therefore, because Rikki Tikki Tavi (restate your examples), the theme of bravery and courageousness is portrayed.

73. Bell Ringer 9/15/17
Why is it just as important to develop an engaging conclusion paragraph as it is to develop an engaging introduction paragraph?

74. Writing an Introduction Paragraph
Your introduction should include: (Ready, Set, Go)
Hook
Background Information about the topic in which you are writing
Thesis Statement
Example
What makes someone or something brave? Is it a fury tail or the ability to walk on four legs? Must you be man’s best friend or a cobra killing creature? Or is all you need to be brave is a little bit of courage and a whole lot of heart? In the stories, “Rikki Tikki Tavi” and “Dirk the Protector” we see two four legged creatures, a mongoose and a dog perform different acts of bravery throughout the stories. The characters of Rikki Tikki Tavi and Dirk contribute to the theme of bravery within these stories by protecting the ones whom they consider family, putting others before themselves, and never stopping until their jobs of protector are done.

75. Practice with Concluding Paragraphs
A conclusion paragraph must include the following:
Restate thesis in a different way
Summary of major ideas
Statement to make the reader continue to think
Example
In conclusion, through protecting those they care about, putting others before themselves, and never stopping until their jobs of protector are done, both Rikki and Dirk express the theme of bravery. Rikki fought tirelessly until he banished the last snake from the garden even going so far as to go into Nagaina’s lair where he could have been killed. Dirk was a constant companion to Gary until the threat of Happy and his gang had vanished. What would you do to protect the ones you love and care about? How would you stand up for some one who needed your help? What makes you brave?

76. Introduction and Conclusion
What makes someone or something brave? Is it a fury tail or the ability to walk on four legs? Must you be man’s best friend or a cobra killing creature? Or is all you need to be brave is a little bit of courage and a whole lot of heart? In the stories, “Rikki Tikki Tavi” and “Dirk the Protector” we see two four legged creatures, a mongoose and a dog perform different acts of bravery throughout the stories. The characters of Rikki Tikki Tavi and Dirk contribute to the theme of bravery within these stories by protecting the ones whom they consider family, putting others before themselves, and never stopping until their jobs of protector are done.
Conclusion
In conclusion, through protecting those they care about, putting others before themselves, and never stopping until their jobs of protector are done, both Rikki and Dirk express the theme of bravery. Rikki fought tirelessly until he banished the last snake from the garden even going so far as to go into Nagaina’s lair where he could have been killed. Dirk was a constant companion to Gary until the threat of Happy and his gang had vanished. What would you do to protect the ones you love and care about? How would you stand up for some one who needed your help? What makes you brave?

77. Agenda 9/15/17
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text; Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); writing cohesive multi-paragraph essays
Task(s):
Begin developing outline for Theme of Bravery found in Rikki and Dirk essays
Compile thesis statement based on character trait analysis of Rikki and Dirk
RWNB: Commonly misused homophones
There, Their, & They’re two,to,too.ppt
View and compare Rikki Tikki Tavi film with text
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Exit Ticket

78. Bell Ringer 9/18/17
Why is using PEEL paragraphs or other writing strategies important in your writing?

79. Agenda 9/18/17
Objective: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text; Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot); writing cohesive multi-paragraph essays
Task(s):
RWNB: Quotation Marks
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Quotation Marks minilesson for observation november 13.pptx
Return work that needs revisions
Craft final draft of Themes Found in Rikki and Dirk Essay
Review conclusion paragraph
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80. Bell Ringer 9/19/17
Why is it important to use quotation marks correctly in your writing?

81. Agenda 9/19/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
Interactive notebook: Irony
Work Stuff\USB20FD\TypesofIronyPowerpointVideoClipsVocabularyPostersIncluded.ppt
Types of irony task cards
Anticipation Guide: “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Read and annotate “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Story Elements Chart “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Predictions about story (tentative)
Class discussion, “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Lamb to the Slaughter Literary Analysis Questions
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82. Lamb to the Slaughter Anticipation Activity
Discuss with your partner:
What does it mean to be a “like a lamb”?
What does it mean to slaughter someone or something?
Write your answer on your index card and share Round Robin with each person in your groups.

83. Idiom Origin
“Like a lamb to the slaughter”: means to do something in an unconcerned manner - unaware of the coming disaster
This is a Biblical allusion:
Jeremiah 11:19: “But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter”
Comes from lambs being used as sacrifices

84. Predictions About Lamb to the Slaughter
Do you think Mary will get away with the murder?
How will she get away with it?

85. Class Discussion: Lamb to the Slaughter
Explain why Mary Maloney should or should not get away with the murder of her husband?
When we respond:
I agree with (state your classmates’ name) because _____________________.
I disagree with ___________ because _______________.
I would like to add to what ______________ had to say about __________________.

86. Lamb to the Slaughter Literary Analysis Questions
(a) At the beginning of the text, how does Dahl describe Mary’s characteristics? (b) What textual evidence does the author use to describe Mary and her house in order to achieve this effect?
(a) Describe Patrick’s characteristics. (b) What textual evidence does the author use to describe him in order to achieve this effect?
(a) Dahl describes the husband’s glass of whisky and ice several times. How is it described? (b)Why do you think he focuses on this object? (a &b) Cite textual evidence to support your analysis.
(a) Describe the ways that Patrick’s demeanor (attitude) and comments change Mary. (b) Why does Mary undergo these changes? (a &b) Use textual evidence to prove the effect Patrick’s comments have on Mary’s actions.

87. Lamb to the Slaughter Literary Analysis Question pt. 2
(a) How does Mary’s behavior at the grocery shop contradict (is opposite of)what has happened earlier in the story? (b) What evidence from the text supports your answer?
(a) The police officers do not suspect Mary for the murder. (b) How does her behavior play a role in assuring this didn’t happen?
(a) What happens to the murder weapon? (b) How does Dahl assure his readers understand the irony of this event? ( a&b)Cite the evidence from the story that foreshadows this event.
4. “Lamb to slaughter” is a biblical allusion, usually referring to the sacrifice of an innocent. (a) Why does Dahl title this story “Lamb to the Slaughter?” (b) Who is the “lamb” in the story? (a & b) Who, or what, is being “slaughtered”?

88. PEEL Paragraph: “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Should Mary Maloney be convicted of the murder of her husband or did he deserve what he got? In a PEEL paragraph, write a response to this question and use evidence from the text to support your response.

89. PEEL Paragraph
What examples of irony are found in the story, “Lamb to the Slaughter?” In a PEEL paragraph discuss three examples of irony from the story. Cite evidence from the text to support your ideas.

90. Bell Ringer 9/20/17
What is irony? Discuss one specific type of irony we learned about in class.

91. Agenda 9/20/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
Unit Test 1.2
Test corrections (Tentative)
Anticipation Guide: “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Read and annotate “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Story Elements Chart “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Predictions about story (tentative)
Class discussion, “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Lamb to the Slaughter Literary Analysis Questions
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92. What to do if I m finished my test?
Turn your test and answer document over on your desk.
Test corrections to Unit 1 Test
On a loose leaf sheet of paper, write out each question you got incorrect. Provide the correct response and an explanation of why you think you selected the wrong answer.
Complete Bravery found in Rikki Tikki Tavi and Dirk the Protector Essay
Revise Loch Ness Monster PEEL Paragraph Essay
Revise Figurative Language Comic Strips
Read silently and update reading log (due Friday)

93. Bell Ringer 9/21/17
How does the use of irony add to a story?

94. 6/7 Hour Writing Task 9/21 Come in quietly and sit in assigned seat.
Take out 3-4 pages of loose leaf paper.
Today you will complete a writing task.
Read and annotate the article, “Sir Isaac Newton”
Read the Writing Prompt
Write a 3 paragraph essay responding to the prompt
Introduction (hook, background info, thesis statement)
1 well-written body paragraph that uses PEEL structure (4-7 sentences)
Conclusion paragraph- restate thesis, summarize main points, leave reader with something to think about.

95. Bell Ringer 9/22/17
What important take aways did you gain from viewing the Bystander Revolution videos for this week?
What can you infer the idiom “Like a Lamb to the Slaughter” means. Remember this is figurative not literal language.

96. Agenda 9/22/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
RWNB: There, Their, & They’re two,to,too.ppt
Anticipation Guide: “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Read and annotate “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Story Elements Chart “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Class discussion, “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Lamb to the Slaughter Literary Analysis Questions
PEEL Paragraph 1- “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Should she get away with it?
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97. What should I do when I am finished the diagnostic assessment?
Work on Project Menu
Complete Rikki/Dirk Essay
Read silently and update any missing dates from last two week’s reading log.

98. Bell Ringer 9/26/17
What is an example of irony from the story, “Lamb to the Slaughter?”

99. Agenda 9/26/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
RWNB: Mood and Tone
Work Stuff\USB20FD\moodandtoneppt.ppt
Mood and Tone quick Activity
RWNB: Irony found in Lamb to the Slaughter
PEEL Paragraph: Irony fond in Lamb to the Slaughter
Literary Analysis Questions: Lamb to the Slaughter
View Lamb to the Slaughter video; discuss how the film is different from the text version
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100. Bell Ringer 9/27/17
What mood do you think Mary Maloney was in when she decided to hit her husband over the head with the leg of lamb? What tone of voice did Mary use as she spoke to the grocer and the policemen? Did her mood match her tone? Explain.

101. Agenda 9/27/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
RWNB: flashback, foreshadowing, and suspense
Flashback, foreshadowing, and Suspense ppt.ppt
Mood and Tone quick Activity
Station Reading Exam Review
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102. Mood and Tone Mood Words Tone Words Partner A- Mood Partner B- Tone
hopeful
lighthearted
comical
joyful
optimistic
Mysterious
romantic
calm
powerful
sad
terrifying
horrific
morbid
pessimistic
eerie
chilling
dismal
depressing
gloomy
Tone Words
sincere
enthusiastic
honest
critical
Ecstatic
ironic
affectionate
approving
encouraging
scornful
hurt
soothing
nervous
depressed
Disappointed
aloof
apathetic
light-hearted
Partner A- Mood
Partner B- Tone
Match the faces with the appropriate mood and tone.

103. Station Reading Exam Review
Today you will be working collaboratively in stations in order to prepare for our upcoming 1st Nine Week Exams
There are 6 stations and you will have 10 minutes in each. The directions for each station are located in the centere of the group’s desk.
Station 1: Genres
Station 2: Conflict
Station 3: Point of View
Station 4: Theme
Station 5: Plot
Station 6: Irony

104. Collaborative Work Expectations
Stay on task
Do your job
Be respectful
Inside voices
Clean up your area

105. Bell Ringer 9/28
Explain the literary devices of flasback, foreshadowing, and suspense. What impact do these devices have on your writing?

106. Agenda 9/28/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
RWNB: Possessive Nouns
possnouns_major.ppt
Station Reading Exam Review
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107. Bell Ringer 9/29/17
Explain how to turn a singular noun into a possessive noun. Explain how to turn a plural noun that ends with an s into a possessive noun. Explain how to turn a plural noun that does not end an s into a possessive noun.

108. Agenda 9/29/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
Narrative Writing Task: Suspenseful Story
Station Reading Exam Review
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109. Suspenseful Story
Create your own narrative story. Your story should include:
A clear plot line
One or more examples of irony (verbal, dramatic, and situational)
Underline each example of irony
One or more examples of foreshadowing
Put a box around your example of foreshadowing
One of more examples of flashback
Draw a cloud around your example of flashback
Tons of suspense
The correct use of at least one singular possessive noun and one plural possessive noun
Circle all possessive nouns
3-5 paragraphs (beginning, middle, and end)

110. Bell Ringer 10/2/17
Explain how to turn a singular noun into a possessive noun. Explain how to turn a plural noun that ends with an s into a possessive noun. Explain how to turn a plural noun that does not end an s into a possessive noun.

111. Agenda 10/2/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
Discuss the do’s and dont’s of narrative writing
F:\Work Stuff\USB20FD\narrative_writing_tips.ppt
Narrative Writing Task Constructed Response: Beginning
ELA Guidebooks
F:\Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 1.ppt
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112. Bell Ringer 10/3/17
Write a one sentence summary about “The Treasure of Lemon Brown.”

113. Agenda 10/3/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how irony is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
Discuss the do’s and dont’s of narrative writing
F:\Work Stuff\USB20FD\narrative_writing_tips.ppt
Narrative Writing Task Constructed Response: Middle
ELA Guidebooks: Finish Lesson 2 and begin Lesson 3
F:\Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 1.ppt
CC Lesson 2.ppt
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114. Effective Partner Reading
In order to conduct an effective partner read, follow the following routine:
Each partner is responsible for reading a portion of the text
Partner A should begin the reading, and he or she should read the length of one paragraph
Partner B will read the next paragraph
Partners will alternate paragraphs until the entire passage is complete
Remember that even one line of dialogue is considered to be a paragraph
Speak using your mature voice (inside voice)

115. Steps to Summarize Effectively
Think about the main idea as you read.
Re-read the passage and highlight important events or details.
A good summary includes the main idea and the most important details.
Who (Who or what is the story about?)
What (What is occurring with the main characters?)
When (When does the story occur?)
Where (Where does the story occur?)
Why (Why is the character(s) responding this way?)
How (How is the conflict resolved?)

116. Ideas to include in Summary for “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”
1. What does Lemon to do to Greg?
2. How is Lemon physically described in the text? How does this contribute to Greg’s perception of him, considering his threat?
3. What does Greg say when he meets Lemon? What doe his questions suggest about how he views Lemon? Why?
4. What does the following line suggest about Greg’s perspective about Lemon: “I’m not looking for your treasure, "Greg answered, smiling. If you even have one.”

117. Bell Ringer 10/4/17
What did you find interesting or important about the ending of the story, “The Treasure of Lemon Brown?”

118. Agenda 10/4/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
Reading Exam Study Guide
Narrative Writing Task Constructed Response: End
ELA Guidebooks: Finish Lesson 2 and begin Lesson 3
F:\Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 1.ppt
CC Lesson 2.ppt
CC Lesson 3.ppt
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119. Bell Ringer 10/4/17
After reading the story of, “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” what is a possible theme the reader present in the story?

120. Agenda 10/4/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
Narrative Writing Task Constructed Response: Editing and Revising
ELA Guidebooks: Finish Lesson 2 and begin Lesson 3
F:\Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 1.ppt
CC Lesson 2.ppt
CC Lesson 3.ppt
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121. Bell Ringer 10/9/17
What have you done to prepare for today’s Reading exam?
After you have finished the Bell Ringer questions, clear your desk of everything except for a #2 pencil.

122. Agenda 10/9/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
1st Nine Weeks Reading Exam
ELA Guidebooks: Finish Lesson 3 and begin Lesson 4
F:\Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 1.ppt
CC Lesson 2.ppt
CC Lesson 3.ppt
Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 4.ppt
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123. What should I do when I am finished with my exam?
Using the information located in your ELA Guidebooks on the page: “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”-Analyze Theme:
Write a PEEL paragraph discussing the theme that was developed throughout the text between Greg’s interaction with Lemon Brown.
Be sure to cite two pieces of textual evidence from the story, which starts on page 170 of the green (8th grade) literature book.
Write this paragraph on a sheet of loose-leaf paper. You will turn this in and it will be counted as an ELA grade

124. Bell Ringer 10/10/17
List everything that you know about the story. “A Christmas Carol.” If you don’t know anything, state that you don’t and update your list as we review.

125. Agenda 10/10/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lessons 4 and 5
Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 4.ppt
CC Lesson 5.ppt
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126. Bell Ringer 10/11/17
Create a simile, metaphor, or some other example of figurative language in order to describe the character of Ebenezer Scrooge based on our reading from yesterday.

127. Agenda 10/11/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lessons 4 and 5
Work Stuff\USB20FD\CC Lesson 4.ppt
CC Lesson 5.ppt
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128. Bell Ringer 10/12/17
You have survived your first quarter of junior high school! How do you think you made out?

129. Agenda 10/12/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
1st Nine Week Reflection
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson6
CC Lesson 6.ppt
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130. 1st Quarter Reflection In a 3 paragraph essay, discuss the following:
1st Paragraph
A general overview of your first nine weeks of this school year
2nd Paragraph
The things you have done well in this class so far this year
3rd Paragraph
The things you want to continue to grow within and work on better at in the next nine weeks

131. Bell Ringer 10/16/17
Analyze the following simile: “You’re a real Scrooge!” What does this mean.

132. Agenda 10/16/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
RWNB: Text Structures- Compare and Contrast
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Understanding Text Structure.ppt
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson6 and Lesson 7
CC Lesson 6.ppt
CC Lesson 7.ppt
SSR

133. Bell Ringer 10/17/17
What does Scrooge mean when he says, ‘”But you were always a good man of business, Jacob,” faltered scrooge.
What does it mean when Marley responds, “The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!”
Explain the text structure of compare and contrast.

134. Agenda 10/17/17
Objectives: Analyze text to determine how point of view and theme is used to develop the plot of a story, explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, read and comprehend literature
Tasks:
RWNB: Text Structures- Chronological Order
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Understanding Text Structure.ppt
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson6 and Lesson 7
CC Lesson 8.ppt
SSR

135. Hello!!!!!!
Take out silent reading book and start reading. Update SSR log as you read!!!!!!!!!!

136. Bell Ringer 10/18/17
Explain the text structure: chronological order

137. Agenda 10/18/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
RWNB: Text Structures- Chronological Order
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Understanding Text Structure.ppt
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson6 and Lesson 7
CC Lesson 8.ppt
CC Lesson 9.ppt
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138. Bell Ringer 10/19/17
In what ways does it seem that Scrooge’s perception is beginning to change in Stave II after his interactions with The Ghost of Christmas Past? Provide two specific examples.

139. Agenda 10/19/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
RWNB: Text Structures- Chronological Order
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Understanding Text Structure.ppt
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson6 and Lesson 7
CC Lesson 9.ppt
CC Lesson 10.ppt
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140. Bell Ringer 10/20/17
Explain the 3rd interaction with Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past .

141. Agenda 10/20/18
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
RWNB: Text Structures- Order of Sequence
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Understanding Text Structure.ppt
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson6 and Lesson 7
CC Lesson 9.ppt
CC Lesson 10.ppt
CC Lesson 11.ppt
SSR

142. Bell Ringer 10/23/17
Explain how the text structure of chronological order is different than the text structure of order of sequence.

143. Agenda 10/23/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; explain the function of phrases and clauses; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
RWNB: Text Structures- Order of Sequence
Work Stuff\USB20FD\Understanding Text Structure.ppt
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson6 and Lesson 7
CC Lesson 11.ppt
CC Lesson 12.ppt
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144. Bell Ringer 10/24/17
After re-reading page 33 in A Christmas Carol, discuss how the text structure of descriptive/spatial order is being used.

145. Agenda 10/24/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 13: Analyze Scrooge’s observation of the Cratchit family, character perceptions
CC Lesson 13.ppt
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146. Bell Ringer 10/25/17
Discuss an example from the text, A Christmas Carol,” of Scrooge’s changing perspective.

147. Agenda 10/25/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 14: Analyze Scrooge’s observation of his nephew’s family and how it influences his perceptions
CC Lesson 13.ppt
CC Lesson 14.ppt
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148. Bell Ringer 10/26/17
Based on our discussion yesterday in class, explain how Fred’s perception about his Uncle Scrooge.

149. Agenda 10/26/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 15: Analyze Scrooge’s final interaction with the Ghost of Christmas Present and its impact on Scrooge
CC Lesson 15.ppt
Text Structure Graphic Organizer Activity
Independent Writing
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150. Independent Writing
Write a newspaper article about a shark who is able to talk.

151. Bell Ringer 10/27/17
Explain a specific example of how Scrooge’s perception begins to change by the end of Stave III.

152. Agenda 10/27/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 16: Analyze the impact of the setting on Scrooge’s development
CC Lesson 16.ppt
Text Structure Graphic Organizer Activity
Independent Writing
SSR

153. Bell Ringer 10/30/2017
Make a prediction of what will happen to Scrooge in the final stave of the text as a result of his interaction with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

154. Agenda 10/30/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 17: Analyze Scrooge’s interaction with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
CC Lesson 17.ppt
Text Structure Graphic Organizer Activity
Independent Writing
SSR

155. Independent Writing
Write a description of a new invention that doesn’t work right.

156. Bell Ringer 10/31/17
Make an inference about what is being symbolized by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

157. Agenda 10/31/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 18: Analyze Scrooge’s experiences with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
CC Lesson 18.ppt
Text Structure Graphic Organizer Activity
Independent Writing
SSR

158. Bell Ringer 11/1/17
What type of irony is being used in Stave IV of A Christmas Carol? Explain.

159. Agenda 11/1/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 18: Analyze Scrooge’s experiences with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
CC Lesson 19.ppt
Text Structure Graphic Organizer Activity
Independent Writing
SSR

160. Bell Ringer 11/2/17
What should we value or treasure the most? Explain.

161. Agenda 11/2/17
Objectives: Analyze repetition and sensory details in order to determine their effect on mood and characterization; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 20: Summarize a nonfiction article and connect ideas across texts
CC Lesson 22.ppt
Text Structure Graphic Organizer Activity
Independent Writing
SSR

162. Bell Ringer 11/3/17
Do others see us more clearly than we see ourselves? Explain.
How do our experiences and personal relationships change us? Explain

163. Agenda 11/3/17
Objectives: effectively engage in reading non-fiction texts; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; compare and contrast ideas across texts
Tasks:
Complete/revise PEEL paragraph (L20)
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 21: Summarize a nonfiction article and connect ideas across texts
CC Lesson 21.ppt
Text Structure Graphic Organizer Activity
Independent Writing
SSR

164. Bell Ringer 11/6/17
What is more valuable to you—experiences or possessions? Explain.

165. Agenda 11/6/17
Objectives: effectively engage in reading non-fiction texts; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; compare and contrast ideas across texts; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
Compare and contrast two-nonfiction articles (L21)
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 22: Gather text evidence to prepare for a scholarly discussion
CC Lesson 22.ppt
Independent Writing
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166. Bell Ringer 11/7/17
If you were given an assignment to write an argumentative essay about what people should value more, (experiences or possessions), what side of the argument would you be on? Explain.

167. Agenda 11/7/17
Objectives: effectively engage in reading non-fiction texts; character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; compare and contrast ideas across texts; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
ELA Guidebooks: Lesson 22: Gather text evidence to prepare for a scholarly discussion
ELA Guidebook: Lesson 23: Engage in a scholarly discussion using text evidence
CC Lesson 22.ppt
CC Lesson 23.ppt
Review rituals and routines for Socratic Seminar :
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168. Bell Ringer 11/8/17
What did you think about yesterday’s Socratic Seminar? What went well? What do think could have gone better?

169. Agenda 11/8/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
Independent Writing
ELA Guidebook: Lesson 24: Analyze language and interactions that demonstrate the change in Scrooge’s character
CC Lesson 24.ppt
Exit Ticket

170. Independent Writing
Write a silly story about a creepy insect that dreams about being famous.

171. Exit Ticket 11/8/17
Briefly discuss how one of Scrooge’s interactions in Stave V of the text illustrates his change in perspective.

172. Bell Ringer 11/9/17
How does the interactions Scrooge has in the beginning of Stave V illustrate his changing perspective?

173. Agenda 11/9/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
PEEL paragraph:
ELA Guidebook: Lesson 25: Analyze interactions that demonstrate the change in Scrooge’s character
CC Lesson 25.ppt
Exit Ticket

174. PEEL Paragraph
Select and discuss ONE of the following prompts in a PEEL paragraph:
What should we as humans value or treasure the most? Use information from A Christmas Carol to support your response.
Do others see us more clearly than we see ourselves? Use evidence from the text to support your response.
How do our experiences and personal relationships change us? Use evidence from A Christmas Carol to support your response.

175. Bell Ringer 11/10/17
What is theme? What are possible themes that we can learn from A Christmas Carol?

176. Agenda 11/10/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
ELA Guidebook: Lesson 26: Analyze theme and its development
CC Lesson 26.ppt
Exit Ticket

177. Theme Activity Directions
In your groups, you will locate evidence to support the provided themes from the novel, A Christmas Carol.
Partners should work together to locate one piece of evidence each
Using the poster rewrite the theme from the handout at the top; one person from each pair should write
Write your evidence on the provided chart/poster
Be prepared to share your evidence with the class
As groups are sharing, record additional evidence for each provided theme
Complete writing assignment

178. Bell Ringer 11/13/17
What is Scrooge’s new perception about “business”? Is it still about working everyday and making money or is it about something else? Explain.

179. Agenda 11/13/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
Review Thesis Statement Notes
Thesis Statement.ppt
ELA Guidebook: Lesson 27: Write and revise a claim; gather evidence
CC Lesson 27.ppt
Exit Ticket

180. Bell Ringer 11/14/17
What is the purpose of a counterargument?

181. Agenda 11/14/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
Review Engaging Opening Notes
Hooking the Reader Powerpoint.ppt
Continue working on Culminating Writing Task: Counter-argument
counter-argument.ppt
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182. Argumentative Writing Prompt: Introduction
“Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence, were all my business” (Dickens, 1843, p. 14). These are the iconic and memorable words of Mr. Jacob Marley of Scrooge and Marley’s which were penned more than a century ago within the even more iconic holiday tale, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. In this class story which has been portrayed over and over again in more renditions than one could count, we see the evolution of the old, stingy, and misery Ebenezer Scrooge from a “Bah humbugging,” Christmas crucifying Grinch to a warm-hearted and gift-giving gentile. But what is this story mainly about? What message was Charles Dickens really trying to portray through the characters, including the spirited specters who assisted Scrooge on his evolutionary journey? Dickens mission in writing “A Christmas Carol” was for us as readers to reflect deep within ourselves to appraise our own values in order to determine what we value. Dickens wants us to understand that the business of being human includes more than financial wealth and prosperity, but to be prosperous in family, generosity, and the time we give to others. .

183. Counterargument Paragraph
Of course there are those who would believe that the business of mankind is to be wealthy, famous, or even powerful. These individuals may tend to conceive that love, family, and charity are foolish and wasteful because the reward of these entities may not procure financial security. We see these ideas portrayed early on in the novel as Scrooge and Fred are discussing the merriment of the Christmas Season. “What reason do you have to be Merry, you’re poor enough,” scrooge venoms off to Fred. Fred’s response: “What good do you have to be dismal, you’re rich enough.” Thus showing that having financial wealth is not enough to sustain happiness and fulfillment. Therefore the business of mankind goes far beyond being rich financially, but in being rich with generosity, family and the time we spend with others.

184. Bell Ringer 11/15/17 What have you done to prepare for today’s test?
Once you have answered the Bell Ringer on your Bell Ringer paper,
Clear your desk of everything except for a sheet of loose leaf paper and a writing utensil.
Remain Silent while I distribute your testing materials.

185. Agenda 11/15/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
Unit Test 2.1
Continue developing any incomplete portions of Essay
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186. What should I do when I am finsihed my test?
Complete any incomplete portion of Culminating Writing Task (Introduction, 1st Body Paragraph, Counterargument Paragraph)
Read a book silently and update SSR log

187. Culminating Writing Task: “A Christmas Carol”
Introduction Paragraph
Hook
Background information
Thesis
First Body Paragraph
Pont #1 from thesis
Evidence and Examples from text
Explain evidence
Link next paragraph using transitional words
Second Body Paragraph (Counterargument)
Address opposite side of issue
Evidence and examples from text.
Refute
Summarize paragraph
Conclusion Paragraph
Restate thesis statement
Summarize main points
Leave reader with something to think about

188. Bell Ringer 11/16/17
What are effective methods of beginning a concluding paragraph?

189. Agenda 11/15/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
Engaging conclusions
Conclusion Paragraph Essay Notes.ppt
Develop Final Draft of Culminating Writing Task
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190. Bell Ringer 11/17/17
As we embark on our Thanksgiving break, what are you grateful for?

191. Agenda 11/17/17
Objectives: analyze dialogue and interactions in order to determine change character point of view; citing evidence to support ideas in writing, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
Develop Final Draft of Culminating Writing Task
Compare and contrast film and text version of A Christmas Carol
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192. Bell Ringer 11/27/17
How are the themes of the novel A Christmas Carol and The Treasure of Lemon Brown Similar?

193. Agenda 11/27/17
Objectives: analyze and compare theme over the course of a text, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
Guidebook Lesson 32: Summarize The Gift of the Magi and analyze the impact of description and setting on characterization
CC Lesson 32.ppt
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194. Bell Ringer 11/28/17
Explain the theme of “The Gift of the Magi.”

195. Agenda 11/28/17
Objectives: analyze and compare theme over the course of a text, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
Guidebook Lesson 33: Determine a theme of “The Gift of the Magi,” identify a shared theme across three fiction texts
CC Lesson 33.ppt
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196. Bell Ringer 11/29/17
How do you plan on becoming a more proficient writer?

197. Agenda 11/29/17
Objectives: analyze and compare theme over the course of a text, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
Guidebook Lessons 34 & 35: Cold Read Task Part I
CC Lesson 34.ppt
CC Lesson 35.ppt
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198. Cold Reading Writing Task
The question is asking you: How does Morrie’s point of view about what people should value in life differ from that of other individuals such as the author, Albom, and Ted Turner.
Essay should contain:
Introduction
Hook
Background info.
Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph
Point from thesis
Evidence
Explanation
Link ideas to write a summary sentence to close out paragraph
Conclusion Paragraph
Restate thesis
Summarize main points
Leave reader with something to think about

199. Bell Ringer 11/30/17
How is the information in the text, “On Tuesday’s We Talk About Money,” similar to the ideas that we have discussed in the stories of, “The Gift of the Magi,” A Christmas Carol, and “The Treasure of Lemon Brown?”

200. Agenda 11/30/17
Objectives: analyze and compare theme over the course of a text, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
Guidebook Lesson 36 and 37: Introduce the Extension Task, summarize an article, develop research questions and Refine your research question, identify search terms and assess the credibility of sources
CC Lesson 36.ppt
CC Lesson 37.ppt
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201. Extension Task Jigsaw Activity
Each person in the group is responsible for contributing to the assignment; use indoor voices; take accountability for your work!
Each pair within the group will read the designated section of the article (alternate paragraphs beginning with partner A)
Each pair within the group is responsible for locating and recording one piece of evidence from the text for their assigned section/excerpt
Record information on individual handouts and on provided chart paper (B partner is the recorder)
Be prepared to present evidence for your group’s section to the class
As each group presents, each individual is responsible for recording text evidence for all 6 sections including those that you did not read.
Group 1- A White Christmas
Group 2- Dickensian Poverty
Group 3- Modern Character Comedy
Group 4- The Cinema
Group 5- Meaningful Names
Group 6- Our View of the Law

202. Bell Ringer 12/4/17
Based on your research, how has Charles Dickens influenced the modern world?

203. Agenda 12/4/17
Objectives: analyze and compare theme over the course of a text, writing effective summaries; analyze language and connotations of words and phrases; engage in scholarly discussion
Tasks:
SSR
View dramatic version of A Christmas Carol
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204. Bell Ringer 12/5/17
Based on your research, how has Charles Dickens influenced the modern world?

205. Agenda 12/5/17
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
Guidebook Lessons 40 and 41: Outline your essay; Draft your research report
CC Lesson 40.ppt
CC Lesson 41.ppt
SSR
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206. Bell Ringer 12/6/17
What research topic did you select for the Extended Writing Task. Why have you selected this topic? What new information about the topic did you learn from your research?

207. Agenda 12/6/7
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
Guidebook Lesson 41: Draft your research report
CC Lesson 41.ppt
SSR
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208. Extended Writing Task Outline
Introduction
Hook (question, quote, definition, bold statement, figurative language, etc.)
Background Info. (who was Charles dickens? What did he do?)
Thesis (Answer the question: How has Charles Dickens influenced the modern world?)
Body Paragraph
Point from your thesis
Evidence
Explanation
Link ideas together and transition to conclusion
Conclusion
Restate thesis (state your thesis again)
Summarize main point and examples
Leave your reader with something to think about

209. Research Report Check-List
Have I:
Written at least 3 paragraphs?
Have a complete heading on my paper?
Indented each of my paragraphs?
Included a topic sentence for my body paragraph?
Included relevant evidence to support my point?
Explained how my evidence proves my point?
Have a conclusion paragraph that is at least 4 sentences?

210. Bell Ringer 12/7/17
How far have you gotten with the drafting process of the Cumulative Writing Task? What steps will you take to complete it today?

211. Agenda 12/7/17
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
Guidebook Lesson 42: Give/receive peer feedback, revise your research report
CC Lesson 42.ppt
SSR
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212. Bell Ringer 12/8/17
How do you know when you have done your best work?

213. Agenda 12/8/17
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
Complete final draft of culminating writing task
Guidebook Lesson 43: engage in a scholarly discussion using textual evidence
CC Lesson 43.ppt
CC Lesson 42.ppt
SSR
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214. Bell Ringer 12/11/17
Come in the room completely silently and sit in your assigned seat.
Clear all items off of your desk with the exception of a few pieces of loose leaf paper and a writing utensil (pencil, blue or black ink pen only)
Give your paper the proper heading (Name, Date, Class Period)
Title the page: Second Nine Weeks ELA Constructed Response

215. Agenda 12/11/17
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
Second Nine Weeks Constructed Response Exam
SSR
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216. What should I do when I am finished writing my constructed response?
Read over your writing to ensure that you have included all of the required components (Introduction paragraph with hook, background info., and a thesis statement, 2 body paragraphs written in the PEELk m format that contain 2 pieces of evidence each, and conclusion paragraph with a restatement of the thesis, summary of major points, something that makes the reader think).
Check for words that may possible be misspelled and look to correct any errors in grammar or punctuation.
Once you have completed proofreading your paper, you may read a book silently and update your SSR log.

217. Bell Ringer 12/12/17
How will you prepare to be successful on the 2nd Quarter reading exam?

218. Agenda 12/12/17
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
SSR
Complete writing the Final draft of Culminating Writing Assessment
Reading Exam Station Review
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219. Reading Exam Station Review
Station 1- Theme
Station 2- Characterization
Station 3- Summarizing
Station 4- Plot
Station 5-Inferences
Station 6- Text Structure

220. Bell Ringer 12/13/17
How effectively have you engaged in the station activities? Are you acting as a productive member of your group? If not, what can you do to ensure that you are? If so, what can you do to encourage your classmate(s)?

221. Agenda 12/13/17
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
SSR
Complete writing the Final draft of Culminating Writing Assessment
Reading Exam Station Review
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222. Bell Ringer 12/14/17
Come in silently
Sit in assigned seat
Clear desk of everything except for a pencil
Wait silently for further instructions

223. Agenda 12/14/17
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
2nd Nine Weeks Reading Exam
SSR
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224. What to do when I am finished with my Reading Exam
Turn test paper over on desk
Complete any assignment in which you have not (ex. Extended Writing Task, Culminating Writing Task, etc.)
If you were absent the day of the ELA Constructed Response Exam, come up and get a test so that you may complete it today
If you have completed everything, read a book silently and update your reading log.

225. Bell Ringer 12/15/17
What have you done well in this class this nine weeks? What will you like to do better next nine weeks? (with regard to behavior and grades)

226. Agenda 12/1517
Objectives: engage effectively in the writing process by organizing and drafting a multi-paragraph essay; using evidence to support writing; peer editing and revising
Tasks:
SSR
2nd Nine Weeks Academic Progress Reflection
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227. Revisions and2nd Nine Weeks Academic Progress Reflection Essay
Test Revisions
On a separate sheet of loose leaf paper, write out the questions that you missed on the exam. Write out the correct answer and provide an explanation of why it is the correct answer.
In a 2 paragraph reflective response, discuss the following:
1st Paragraph
The things you have done well in this class this nine weeks
2nd Paragraph
The things you want to continue to grow within and work on getting better at in the next nine weeks