1. Today We will: Go to the Library!
Library Rules!
By the end of the year, I will read and comprehend literature and literary nonfiction at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

2. Whooo’s Reading Introduction/Review Video Remember:
You must write at least a paragraph!
You must answer all questions!

4. You need: 1 sheet of paper Pen/Pencil
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings.

5. Answer the following questions on your paper:
Good luck charms???
Answer the following questions on your paper:
What are some examples of traditional good luck charms? Why do you think some people believe in them?
Share answers with the class.
RL4: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings.

6. The Monkey’s Paw Vocabulary
Write down the following words and skip a line after each word in order to have room to write the definition.
proffered
trifle
grimaced
credulity
fakir
simian
grave
preoccupied
talisman
resignation
RL4: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings.

7. What Do They Mean???
A PICTURE WITH A DEFINITION WILL APPEAR ON EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SLIDES. YOU MUST GUESS THE APPLICABLE VOCABULARY TERM.
RL4: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings.

8. hold out something to someone for acceptance; offer
proffered

9. giving cause for alarm; serious
grave

10. monkey-like
simian

11. an object thought to have magical powers
talisman

12. a thing of little value or importance.
trifle

13. a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
credulity

14. an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
grimaced

15. the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable
resignation

16. an Indian holy man
fakir

17. dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts
preoccupied

18. Outlier Activity Choices Outlier Reasoning
Outlier—the word that does not belong in the group of words.
Choices
Outlier
Reasoning
Proffered, offered, given, prefer
Grimaced, frowned, smiled, sneered
Fakir, mischief-maker, holy man, wonder worker,
Grave, serious, cheerful, solemn
Talisman, chauffeur, charm, object
Trifle, little, chocolate, smidgen
Credulity, gullibility, innocence, shrewdness
Simian, monkey, reptilian, ape,
Preoccupied, carefree, engrossed, anxious
Resignation, acceptance, acknowledgment, defiance
RL4: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings.

19. Think about the journal question at the beginning of class.
Good luck charms???
Think about the journal question at the beginning of class.
Which vocabulary word (s) that relate to the question?
How does this word relate to the question?
Share answers with the class.
RL4: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings.

20. You need: Vocabulary Words Pen/Pencil
ELAGSE8RI3: I can determine the Central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Vocabulary Outlier Activity
Have you turned it in!!!

21. Let’s Review!!!

22. Triskaidekaphobia

23. Time to: Read and Annotate
Plan:
Read the NewsELA article: What is the word for fear of the number 13? Triskaidekaphobia
As we read, we will annotate using the close reading symbols and making notations.
Answer the quiz questions!

24. You need: Vocabulary words Pen/Pencil Highlighter
I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
Triskaidekaphobia
Article

25. Outlier Activity Choices Outlier Reasoning
Outlier—the word that does not belong in the group of words.
Choices
Outlier
Reasoning
Proffered, offered, given, prefer
Grimaced, frowned, smiled, sneered
Fakir, mischief-maker, holy man, wonder worker,
Grave, serious, cheerful, solemn
Talisman, chauffeur, charm, object
Trifle, little, chocolate, smidgen
Credulity, gullibility, innocence, shrewdness
Simian, monkey, reptilian, ape,
Preoccupied, carefree, engrossed, anxious
Resignation, acceptance, acknowledgment, defiance
RL4: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings.

26. Let’s Review Tone and Mood
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Let’s take a quick assessment. (Read and respond)
I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision. (8RL3)

27. Close Reading
As a whole group, we will read the first four pages of “The Monkey’s Paw.”
First read: Answer ALL questions listed in the right-hand column.
Second read: Annotate the following as we read as well:
Conflict
Characters
Figurative Language (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole)
Setting
RL3: I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

28. Are you getting the Story?
On ½ sheet of paper, complete the following:
Choose an emoji to show your understanding of today’s lesson.
Explain in one sentence why you chose that emoji.
MAKE SURE YOU WRITE YOUR NAME ON IT!!!
RL3: I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

29. You need: Vocabulary “The Monkey’s Paw” Pen/Pencil Sheet of Paper
1st Period only!
Triskaidekaphobia
Article
I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

30. Vocab: “Makes Me Think Of…”
This word…
…makes me think of…
because…
proffered
grimaced
fakir
grave
talisman
trifle
credulity
simian
preoccupied
resignation
Instructions:
You need a sheet of paper.
Put your name and today’s date at the top.
You are to write in complete sentences.
For example: The word proffered makes me think of giving to others because it has the root word offer in it.
You will have 10 minutes to complete this activity.
Use your “brains” wisely! 

31. Close Reading
As a whole group, we will read the first four pages of “The Monkey’s Paw.”
First read: Answer ALL questions listed in the right-hand column.
Second read: Annotate the following as we read as well:
Conflict
Characters
Figurative Language (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole)
Setting
RL3: I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

32. Are you getting the Story?
1st Period only!
On ½ sheet of paper, complete the following:
Choose an emoji to show your understanding of today’s lesson.
Explain in one sentence why you chose that emoji.
MAKE SURE YOU WRITE YOUR NAME ON IT!!!
RL3: I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

33. TOTD—Pages 1-4
Complete the Somebody Wanted But So handout provided to you.
You will hand it in as your leave the classroom.
Please use only information from Pages 1-4!