Friday, November 5th

Objective: Students will learn how to compare and contrast the theme of two stories. You will know you have learned this when you can complete a compare and contrast theme chart for The Sniper and Cranes with 80% accuracy. 


DO NOW: How do you think it would be to live in an area of the world where war is carried out on the streets daily? 

Today's Agenda:
Brainstorm a list of some ongoing conflicts of war. 
Shared Reading: "The Sniper"
During reading make one prediction during the story. You will share these predictions after reading
After reading: Students will work on the study packet for The Sniper. 


Exit ticket: What is the different between theme and main idea?


Theme is___________________. 
Main idea is________________________. 

Wednesday, November 3rd

Objective: Today you will learn how to identify theme in a story. You will know you have learned this when you can correctly identify one theme from a short story using the step-by-step strategy. 

DO NOW: Brainstorm a list of at least 3 words, phrases or ideas you have about THEME of that you remember from Monday's discussion on theme. (5 MINUTES)

BE PREPARED TO SHARE YOUR ANSWERS!

TODAY'S AGENDA: 

*Review Theme

*Classwork: Together we will use the Step-by-Step strategy to identify the theme of "The Giving Tree"

*Partner work: With a partner, you will read a short story and identify the theme by completing the Step-by-Step strategy. 

*Students will share their themes with the class

Exit Ticket: 

Something I learned about theme is_________________.

I am still confused about____________________.

Monday, November 1st

Objective: Today you will learn how to identify the theme of a story. You will know you have learned this when you can correctly identify one theme in a short story. 

DO NOW: "True love will conquers all obstacles and will triumph in the end" List songs, movies, and/or books that convey this message or central idea about life. 

Today's Agenda:
*What is theme? 
*Theme in the movies
*Steps to identifying theme
*Using the "steps", identify the   theme of "All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go."


Exit ticket:
Something I learned today is____________________. 
Something I am still confused about is____________________. 

Friday, October 29th

Objective: Students will be able to identify fact and opinion. Students will know they have learned this when they can write 5 facts and 5 opinions. 

DO NOW: Write 3 words that describe the TONE of the above picture.


Today's Agenda: 


1. FACT VS. OPINION--You decide!
2. Partner up! Determine if each statement is a fact or an opinion
3. Write your own list of facts and opinions


Exit ticket: 
You should enjoy your weekend! ---FACT or OPINION?

Thursday, October 28th

Objectives: 
Students will complete the benchmark exam.
Students will complete vocabulary assignment using vocab words from page 183 of the textbook.
Students will identify sensory details and use sensory language in their own writing. 

IF YOU ARE FINISHED THE BENCHMARK: 
1. COMPLETE VOCABULARY HOMEWORK
2. COMPLETE ONE OF THE WRITING ACTIVITIES BELOW: 

10 POINT ASSIGNMENT:  Choose 1 of the following writing prompts and respond to it in 2-4 paragraphs (10-20 sentences). 

a. Write a two-paragraph story about a day in class in the FIRST PERSON (using pronoun "I") from the point of view of the last substitute you had. 


b. FACT refers to something that can be proven true, while OPINION refers to something a person believes or perceives. Think about the last movie you saw. Write 3 factual sentences about the movie. Then write 3 sentences that describe your opinions about the movie. 
For Example: 
FACT: Many people really liked the movie "Old School."
OPINION: I consider "Old School" one of the stupidest, most offensive movies ever made. 


c. Write a news account of the latest controversy or event at Carroll High School. Your TONE should reflect a gossipy tabloid paper. 

Wednesday, october 27th

BENCHMARK TESTING

Tuesday, October 26th

Objective: Students will be able to identify tone, point of view, and irony in a short story. You will know you have learned this when you complete a quiz on The Cask of Amontillado with 80% accuracy. 


Do Now: In what ways is it possible to be your own worst enemy? 
 

Today's Agenda: 
QUIZ: 

• Complete the quiz in your POE packet. 
• You must only complete the questions that are circled. 
• You can use your textbook.
• When you finish: Please complete the vocabulary worksheet for the words on page 183 of your textbook.

Poe: His own worst enemy
The Death of Edgar Allan Poe



Four Readings About Poe's Death
During Reading: Complete Graphic Organizer about Poe's Death

Exit Tickets: One term I learned today is______________. It means______________________. One thing we discussed today that I would like to learn more about is_____________. HOMEWORK: Complete Vocabulary  worksheet. Due FRIDAY October 29th