1. Ratify: Approve or confirm
Warm-Up: Take a ¼ sheet from the tan bin.
Place any late homework on your desk.
Answer the following question on your ¼ sheet.
Which of the following words could be used in a description of Maria from Life and Death and the type of life she leads?
Ratify: Approve or confirm
Amateur: A beginner, one who is not paid for doing a job
Regulated: Controlled, planned
Dispute: An argument or disagreement
Composed: Made up of
Resolution: An answer or solution to a problem
Absolute: Total and complete

2. Sheets 5 and 6
5A: Ratify: Approve or confirm 5B: Amateur: A beginner, one who is not paid for doing a job 5C: Regulated: Controlled, planned 5D: Dispute: An argument or disagreement 5E: Composed: Made up of 5F: Resolution: An answer or solution to a problem 6A: Absolute: Total and complete 6B: Obligated: Required to do something

3. Sheets 1 and 2
1A. Aghast: horrified 1B. Stupefied: confused 1C. Goad: to whip or annoy into doing something 1D. In Vain: with no purpose 1E. Spontaneously: suddenly 1F. Navigate: to find the correct path from one spot to another 2A. Empower: To give power or strength to. 2B. Timid: Being scared or being unsure of yourself. 2C. Philanthropy: A desire to help people, especially through charity. 2D. Advocate: To speak or write in favor of something. 2E. Amend: To make minor changes in something to make it more fair. 2F. Peer: A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background and social status.

4. Sheets 3 and 4
3A. Obstruct: To interrupt or block. 3B. Prosecution: Taking someone to court for committing a crime. 3C. Assent: Acceptance, agreement, approval. 3D. Impartial: Neutral, fair, on neither side. 3E. Delegate: Assign something to a group of people to do. 3F. Grievance: Complaint, criticism, protest. 4A. Persecute: To bully, harass, torment, or bother. 4B. Tyranny: Cruelty, bullying. 4C. Plunder: To steal or rob. 4D. Economic: Having to do with money. 4E. Fundamental: Basics; very important part of something. 4F. Bias: Favoritism; (like playing favorites)

5. Sheet One
Aghast: horrified
Stupefied: confused
Goad: to whip or annoy into doing something
In Vain: with no purpose
Spontaneously: suddenly
Navigate: to find the correct path from one spot to another
Sheet Two
Empower: To give power or strength to.
Timid: Being scared or being unsure of yourself.
Philanthropy: A desire to help people, especially through charity.
Advocate: To speak or write in favor of something.
Amend: To make minor changes in something to make it more fair.
Peer: A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background and social status.

6. Agenda (Wednesday, 11/14)
Essential Question: How do the essential details help me to determine the overall meaning of a text? Standard: RL1 Finding key details Objective: Students will use essential details of a text to come to a conclusion based on a high order thinking question. Warm-Up: Obligated Whole Group: Prepare for stations. Work Period: Technology: Achieve 3000, fill out yellow sheet and answer Activity Questions (One Amazing Kid)( Independent Work: Grade 8: Read Chapter 13 of Life and Death and complete BMH questions and HOTQ. Independent Reading: Choose a book from the class library. Read quietly. Focus on any new vocabulary you can find. Teacher-Led: Skill-based lessons. WR: Syllabication, Chunking; SRC: Theme-Aesop’s Fables (using essential details to determine theme)

7.   Thor
Iron Man (WR) A
Mosley, Cardarrius C
Brown, Paris D
Alexis Rivera
 CA
 Black Widow (WR)
Gjoka, Klevisa B
Fera, Kevin E
Eley, Jaquan
  IM
 Thor (SRC)
Akers, Stephanie F
Chavez, Angel
Duarte, Nicolas G
Hendrix, Christian H
Osorio, Luis
 BW
 Captain America (SRC)
Chubb, Connor
Kearse, Joevin
Tison, Cody
Patterson, Rylee
Yancey, Dante

8.   IM
 Thor (SRC) A
Bell, Jatavia B
Dupree, Izabella C
Reneau, Cortney D
Ghasseminia, Laleh F
Moore, Christopher E
Newmans, Tara
 BW
 Captain America (SRC)
Hawkins, Jaylon
Clayton, Paige
Mancinotti, Antonio
Velezcruz, Tenasia
Johnson, Bryan H
Bollinger, Jacob
  Thor
Iron Man (WR) A
Harris, Skylar C
Mitchell, Darius E
Macias, Madison G
Robinson, Jayonna D
Harris, Dontrell
 CA
 Black Widow (WR)
Clearwater, Bremen
Jackson, Janie
McClintock, Angel F
Norales, Justin
Stephens, Jalantis

9.   Thor
Iron Man (WR) A
Foreman, Laila B
Sailor, Tazarya F
Banjac, Alan CA
Black Widow (WR) C
Stern, Oscar
  IM
 Thor (SRC)
King, Emmanuel
Miller, Zahir
  BW
 Captain America (SRC)
Hewett, Zachary
Marshall, Jordan G
Roca, Avery

10.   Thor
Iron Man (WR) A
Powell, Jeremiah D
Butler, Trevin E
Lloyd, Jacquez F
Vaz, Esther
 CA
 Black Widow (WR)
Lee, Kayanna B
Lopez, Mario C
Walker, Lashai
Xhafkollari, Fiorgen
Carlos, Edwin
  IM
 Thor (SRC) B
Ervie, Brandon D
Martin, Zackary E
Ramirez, Andy F
Witt, Joey
  BW
 Captain America (SRC) A
Sannoh, Faridatu C
Harden, Jaquaivius
Alameda De La Rosa, Juan G
Valenzuela, Ezekiel H
Cuadra-Ramirez, Ivan

11. Peter Parker /7
Life and Death 13

13. Did the expectations of others have an effect on Maria
Did the expectations of others have an effect on Maria? Explain (you may use evidence from anywhere in the book).

14. High Order Thinking Question, Chapter 13
Did the expectations of others have an effect on Maria? Explain (you may use evidence from anywhere in the book). Begin with a complete topic sentence that answers the question. Cite your evidence. Include evidence from the book that supports your topic sentence. Use at least two pieces of evidence to support your answer. Include at least one elaboration/ explanation sentence with each piece of evidence that shows how your evidence supports your topic sentence. Finish with a concluding sentence.

15. Socratic Seminar 2 Book-Mind-Heart Questions
1 Version of the High Order Thinking Question
What does the author mean by “doing things the same old way never changed anything?
What allowed Maria to have a “peaceful” feeling with her decision?
What windows opened in Maria’s life to allow her to change her life?
Using information from Life and Death or One Amazing Kid, what are some key ideas for being successful in life?

16. Closing
What kind of activity should the government be obligated to regulate?