1. November 3, 2015
You have 5 minutes to find the ten mistakes and answer the questions
I have graded your last bell ringers
MAKE SURE YOU DO THEM EVERYDAY AND PICK THEM UP IF YOU ARE ABSENT!

2. Today’s Objectives
You will present your compare & contrast paragraphs to the class so that your peers can view a variety of rhetorical methods and analyses and add them to your repertoire of writing strategies
You will acquire the necessary background knowledge about the Black Death by submitting a mini-research paper employing the school databases and correct source attribution
You will investigate the advanced words present in “The Masque of Red Death” in order to facilitate comprehension of the story by creating flashcards and taking notes based on your classmate’s analysis

3. Library on Thursday
For the second part of the period on Thursday we will be going to the library to CHECK OUT BOOKS!
Bring any $ you owe
Everyone needs to check out a book (or have one to read)
Beginning next week your homework will be to read the book you chose and create a project
You will be required to AR test on the book as well
I will give the details on Thursday concerning what books will be suitable for the project and what the project guidelines are exactly

4. Presentations Remember how we behave during presentations: Audience
NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS!
Be positive and supportive
Fill out your review sheet for EVERY presentation (except your own)
Clap after every presentation
Presenters
It’s okay if you mess up--just keep going
Everyone stand together

5. The Black Death
Read at least two articles and write a brief summary of what you learned from each article
Do NOT use Wikipedia!
One source may be a video (check my website for a few you should be able to access)
Make sure the summary cites the title and author of your source
Be certain that the summary is in YOUR OWN WORDS!
Use the rubric
You may use Britannica (easy to cite!)
Username: psjasouthwest
Password: psja
Otherwise use Easybib.com to cite your sources

6. Flashcards & Vocabulary Chart
Create flashcards for the new words and add them to your set
Begin the Vocabulary Chart
Synonyms
Picture
Sentence

7. Day 2: Characteristics of Respect
Write, stand up, pair up, and share
For each of the following items students will write up their thoughts, stand up, pair up, and discuss.
Describe ways you have acted respectfully or disrespectfully this week. How does your attitude contribute to respecting others?
Make a list of people you think are respectful and why you added them to your list.
Think of someone who is respectful and talk about why they would be a good friend.
Discuss why acting respectful is important.