MONDAY 3-16: To Kill a Mocking Bird Quiz on Chapters 1-3
Reminders: QUIZ TODAY!
- Your novel, blue folder and composition book as well as the handouts from the back of the room.
- Tutoring Tuesdays - Need to make up a test, fix up an essay or review a concept in class that didn't make sense? Come on in!
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Do Now - COPY
Entry Title: Vocabulary List VI
5. arbitrate v. (-d, -ing, -s) to act between parties to resolve their differences
If your two best friends are fighting over the last piece of gum in the pack, you might arbitrate by telling them to split it.
6. nauseate v. (-d, -ing, -s, nausea, nauseous) to feel sick to the point of almost vomiting
The first few weeks of her pregnancy were difficult because Katy woke up every morning feeling nauseated and dizzy.
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Learning Targets
I can recall the events of chapters 1-3
and identify characters in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
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Mini-Lesson
Explain directions of the assessment.
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Assessment
Take the test and peer review.
Do Now - COPY
5. arbitrate v. (-d, -ing, -s) to act between parties to resolve their differences
If your two best friends are fighting over the last piece of gum in the pack, you might arbitrate by telling them to split it.
6. nauseate v. (-d, -ing, -s, nausea, nauseous) to feel sick to the point of almost vomiting
The first few weeks of her pregnancy were difficult because Katy woke up every morning feeling nauseated and dizzy.
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Learning Targets
I can recall the events of chapters 1-3
and identify characters in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
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Mini-LessonExplain directions of the assessment.
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Assessment
Take the test and peer review.
TUESDAY 3-17: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Taking a Stand!
Reminders: You will need...
- Your novel, blue folder and composition book as well as the handouts from the back of the room.
- Tutoring Tuesdays - Need to make up a test, fix up an essay or review a concept in class that didn't make sense? Come on in!
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Do Now - COPY
Entry Title: Vocabulary List VI
7. melancholy adj. (melancholic) gloomy or depressed
The one act play was so melancholy that I felt depressed even after I left the theater!
8. aloof adj. (aloofly) not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
After meeting Jenine for the third time, Michael realized she wasn't shy, just aloof, because she hardly spoke and acted bored every time they met.
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Learning Targets
I can identify the strongest evidence in Chapters Two and Three that show characters taking a stand. (RL.8.3)
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Mini-Lesson
Modeling of how to fill out
the Taking a Stand Anchor Chart
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Work Time
Meet with your Syracuse appointment
and using the Taking a Stand Anchor Chart, determine who takes a stand in chapter three and fill in your responses. Be prepared to share your responses with the class!
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Assessment
Complete anchor chart.
Homework
Do Now - COPY
7. melancholy adj. (melancholic) gloomy or depressed
The one act play was so melancholy that I felt depressed even after I left the theater!
8. aloof adj. (aloofly) not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
After meeting Jenine for the third time, Michael realized she wasn't shy, just aloof, because she hardly spoke and acted bored every time they met.
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Learning Targets
I can identify the strongest evidence in Chapters Two and Three that show characters taking a stand. (RL.8.3)
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Mini-Lesson
Modeling of how to fill out
the Taking a Stand Anchor Chart
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Work Time
Meet with your Syracuse appointment
and using the Taking a Stand Anchor Chart, determine who takes a stand in chapter three and fill in your responses. Be prepared to share your responses with the class!
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Assessment
Complete anchor chart.
Homework- Read Read Chapters 4-7
- complete the Study Guide Questions for chapters 4-7; due Monday.
- Warning: be on time to class each day! We will be having random quizzes based on your homework. If you are late to class you may not be able to make up the quiz.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 3-18,19: To Kill a Mocking Bird: The Golden Rule
Do Now - COPY
Entry Title: Vocabulary List VI
9. benign adj. (benignly) showing or expressing kindness or gentleness
10. acquiesce v. (acquiesced, acquiescing) submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent
We were accustomed to prompt, if not always cheerfully acquiescing to Atticus's instructions, but from the way he stood Jem was not thinking of budging.
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Learning Targets
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Mini-Lesson: Golden Rule
Work Time
Create your role play and be ready to present to the class. You will have ten minutes to create and rehearse your skit. You will then present your role play to the class.
ROLE PLAY GRADING RUBRIC
Assessment
Golden Rule Quotes and Note-Catcher.
Homework
Homework
9. benign adj. (benignly) showing or expressing kindness or gentleness
another lady in the neighborhood, but a relatively benign presence.
10. acquiesce v. (acquiesced, acquiescing) submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent
We were accustomed to prompt, if not always cheerfully acquiescing to Atticus's instructions, but from the way he stood Jem was not thinking of budging.
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Learning Targets
- I can analyze how the author draws on the theme of the Golden Rule in Chapter Three. (L.8.4)
- I can analyze my own grade and assignments to improve my performance in English class.
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Mini-Lesson: Golden Rule
- Turn and Talk: Take turns reading the Study Guide Questions for Chapters 4-7 with your partner. What are some things you are wondering about the story after reading these questions?
The Golden Rule Role Play
- A group of students make fun of your clothes in the hall at school. How do you respond?
- When you’re trying to tell a story at the lunch table, one of your friends interrupts and takes over. What do you say?
- A girl in your class lies all the time, but one day she needs help with her homework and asks if you can study with her. You don’t want to hang out with her, but she doesn't seem to have any friends, and she might need help.
- There is a bully at school who you just can’t stand. One day he throws a ball at you. Later, you see him get hurt. What would you do?
- There are fresh cookies cooling on the oven, and no one is around. There are so many, your mom will never miss one. Do you eat one?
Work TimeCreate your role play and be ready to present to the class. You will have ten minutes to create and rehearse your skit. You will then present your role play to the class.
ROLE PLAY GRADING RUBRIC
Assessment
Golden Rule Quotes and Note-Catcher.
Homework- Read Read Chapters 4-7
- complete the Study Guide Questions for chapters 4-7; due MONDAY.
- Warning: be on time to class each day! We will be having random quizzes based on your homework. If you are late to class you may not be able to make up the quiz.
FRIDAY 3-20: To Kill a Mocking Bird
- Do Now - Start a DIRT Day Entry
- Entry Title: DIRT DAY
- Check out the DIRT Day Guidelines for more Information
Homework- Bring 10 index cards to class on Monday!
- Read Read Chapters 4-7
- complete the Study Guide Questions for chapters 4-7; Quiz on MONDAY.
- Warning: be on time to class each day! We will be having random quizzes based on your homework. If you are late to class you may not be able to make up the quiz.
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