Tuesday, September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008

SWBAT analyze plot events by writing  concrete details and commentary.

Vocabulary: concrete details, commentary

Agenda

• Due Today: LOTF Ch. 1-3 Concrete Details and Commentary
• Jumpstart: The boy with the birthmark says he saw a beastie. What do you think the beastie is? Why doesn’t Ralph or Simon believe him?
• Worthwhile Words: Complete “Synonyms” and “Antonyms” activity on page 25.
• LOTF Ch. 1-3 Concrete Details and Commentary
  • Discuss and brainstorm concrete details.
  • Write commentary for each concrete detail.

Homework:

Monday, September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008

SWBAT analyze plot events by writing concrete details and commentary.

Vocabulary: concrete details, commentary

Agenda

• Jumpstart: Author’s Choice
• Worthwhile Words: Complete the activity “Choosing the Right Word” on page 26.
• LOTF Ch. 1-3 Concrete Details and Commentary: Locate the best concrete detail for each plot eventand copy it in the second column.
• LOTF Read Chapter 4

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