Reminders
- 1. Check for handouts!
- 2. Get your composition book, novel, and blue folder.
Do Now - Copy into Vocabulary List II
Entry Title: None
- 5. engender (engenders) - to bring a feeling into existence
When the principal announced that students could no longer wear sneakers to school, it engendered anger in the student body. - 6. pacify (pacified, pacifying, pacifies) - to ease someone's anger; calm someone down
After dropping her cell phone in the muddy puddle, I tried to pacify my friend by offering her a big, warm hug. - 7. squander - to spend wastefully or in large quantities
Many lottery winners squander their money within the the first year and end up with nothing to show for it. - 8. mar (marred, marring, mars) - to destroy the appearance of something
- Carey marred the smooth finish of her new Cadillac when she accidentally scratched it with her large silver bracelet.
- 9. ardent - enthusiastic
- Being an ardent Bills fan, Mark painted his face half red and half blue to show his love for the team.
- 10. exacerbate (exacerbates, exacerbating, exacerbated, exacerbating) - to make something bad even worse
- The singer's terrible voice was exacerbated by the awful pianist who didn't know how to accompany her.
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Learning Targets
Practice
Assessment
TUESDAY - 10/7 - Inferencing Practice
Reminders
Do Now - Think
Entry Title: Vocabulary Challenge
- I can create study tools to support my vocabulary development.
- I can use new vocabulary in context correct sentences.
Practice
- Add final 6 words above to composition book.
- Create vocabulary flashcard as a study tool using Vocabulary List 2.
Assessment
- Completed Flash Cards
Homework: Due Wednesday
- Periods 4 & 6 Only: Stanza for "Papaya Tree"
- Everyone: QuickWrite 1 Final Copy and Team Edited Rough Draft.
- Vocabulary Flashcards
TUESDAY - 10/7 - Inferencing Practice
Reminders
- 1. Check for handouts!
- 2. Get your composition book, novel, and blue folder.
Do Now - Think
Entry Title: Vocabulary Challenge
- Use the following three vocabulary words in one complete sentence that demonstrates your understanding of each word. you may use members for the word's family as well.
- pacify
- exacerbate
- tolerate
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Learning Targets
Mini-Lesson - Inferencing Pretest Instructions
Assessment
- I can use new vocabulary appropriately in my writing.
- I can draw logical conclusions about fictional characters from text-based details presented in a text.
Mini-Lesson - Inferencing Pretest Instructions
- Read the text. It is a short story.
- Answer questions about the story.
- Complete the graphic organizer.
Practice
- Take the Inferencing Pre-test.
- Hand in.
- Work on homework if you finish early.
Assessment
- Completed pre-test.
Homework: Due Wednesday
- Periods 4 & 6 Only: Stanza for "Papaya Tree"
- Everyone: QuickWrite 1 Final Copy and Team Edited Rough Draft.
- Vocabulary Flashcards
WEDNESDAY - 10/8 - Complete Ha Anchor Charts
Reminders
Reminders
- 1. Check for handouts and grab the colored marker you used for your group anchor chart last week.
- 2. Get your composition book, novel, and blue folder.
- 3. Get out your HW assignments: QuickWrite 1, Flashcards, Papaya Tree Stanza (periods 4 & 6 only).
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- Do Now - Copy & Think
- Entry Title - Vocabulary Practice 2
- Copy the following questions and respond. You may work with a partner.
- How might you engender an ardent feeling in a friend who squandered all their birthday money on candy?
- How might you pacify someone who was chided by a teacher?
- What is one way to flaunt your ability to imitate a celebrity?
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Homework
Read pages 10-21 of Inside Out and Back Again for the gist!
Announcement: Study Center
What: Study Center (for homework help, access to computers for writing essays,
assistance clarifying class lessons, etc.)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:05 – 3:55 PM
Where: SOTA Library
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Collect HW
- All classes: QuickWrite #1 and Check Flash Cards
- Periods 4 & 6 Only: New Stanza for Papaya Tree
Learning Targets for Today
- I can make inferences to deepen my understanding of Inside Out & Back Again.
- I can cite evidence from the novel to explain how incidents reveal aspects of Ha’s character.
- I can participate in discussions about the text with a partner, small group, and the whole class.
Returning of previous work and Vocabulary List I Tests
- Keep all returned assignments in your Blue folder for future reference!
- Don't throw anything away!
- Have any assignments that are below a C, signed and brought back to me.
Mini-lesson: Refresher on how to complete your Ha Anchor Chart
- Each Group Needs: chart paper, dark colored markers (one color per person), novels, comp books and blue folders.
- Model: Review the model Anchor Chart.
- don't forget to write your name on back of the chart in your original color. This is how I will track your contributions to the group.
- These charts will help anchor your learning about Ha. We will revisit these charts throughout the unit.
Practice - Finish Your Group Anchor Chart
- You may use notes and the novel.
- You will have only 20 minutes!
- When your group is done, ask Mr. DeGrandis to review it.
- Share out to the class.
Homework
Read pages 10-21 of Inside Out and Back Again for the gist!
THURSDAY - 10/9 - Inferencing Practice
Reminders
Do Now - None
Entry Title: None
Reminders
- 1. Check for handouts!
- 2. Get your composition book, novel, and blue folder.
Do Now - None
Entry Title: None
Learning Targets
Mini-Lesson: Read Aloud/Think Aloud
Assessment
- I can make inferences to deepen my understanding of Inside Out & Back Again.
- I can cite evidence from the novel to explain how incidents reveal aspects of Ha’s character.
- I can participate in discussions about the text with a partner, small group, and the whole class.
- I can write about and analyze literature by drawing inferences.
Mini-Lesson: Read Aloud/Think Aloud
- Reviewing the texts
- Periods 1, 2, & 9: The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe
- Periods 4 & 6: The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
- Review identifying words that reveal character traits.
Assessment
- Add at least one new piece of evidence and make one inference on your Inferencing Pre-test.
Homework
Bring your DIRT Day novel for tomorrow!
Bring your DIRT Day novel for tomorrow!
FRIDAY - 10/10 - DIRT Day
Reminders
Reminders
- 1. Get your DIRT Day book, composition book and folder!
- 3. Start entry & begin reading before bell rings.
- Do Now - Start a DIRT Day Entry
- Entry Title: DIRT DAY
- Check out the DIRT Day Guidelines for more Information
