Friday, March 27, 2009

AGENDA APRIL 13-17

Announcements:

Have a great Spring Break!!! School resumes on Monday, April 13th!

Students can be posting on the library blog over break about independent reading.

Congratulations to all of our 8th Grade Young Authors Winners!

Image Source:
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Weekly Homework:

1) Collect and cite two interesting facts on the author of The Outsiders -- S.E. Hinton -- due Thursday.
2) Chapters 1-4 read for Friday.

MONDAY:
1) Anticipate The Outsiders -- title and plot predictions
2) Check out Outsiders books
3) Read Chapter 1 together

TUESDAY:
1) Quote Analysis Activity
2) CD/CM Chart on Greasers and Socials

WEDNESDAY:
1) K-W-L Chart: Greasers vs. Socials
2) WNB Entry -- Outsiders #2: Which gang do you like better? Why? Do you support or sympathize with either or both? Why? Use concrete details to support your response.

THURSDAY:
1) Submit S.E. Hinton facts - group poster
2) Character Shadow Drawing with concrete details and page numbers

FRIDAY:
1) Clicker Reading Quiz: Chapters 1-4
2) WNB Catch-up
3) Reading Time (Chapters 5-9 for next Friday)