Thursday, October 30, 2008 October 30, 2008

SWBAT demonstrate understanding of symbols, literary terms, plot events, and characaterization by taking a test.

SWBAT write a thoughtful, analytical paragraph by revising a rough draft.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: Revisit the list of predictions we made before we started reading LOTF. How many predictions were accurate? Did any of the accuricies surprise you?
• LOTF Test
• LOTF Symbolism Paragraph: Write your final draft.

Homework: October Jumpstarts due tomorrow. LOTF Symbolism Paragraph due tomorrow.

Monday, October 27, 2008 October 27, 2008

SWBAT explain the author’s use of symbolism by locating concrete details and writing commentary.

Vocabulary: symbolism, concrete details,commentary

Agenda

• Jumpstart: What makes opinion different from a fact?
• Symbolism in LOTF: LOTF Symbolism Paragraph
  • Part 1: Decide what each object or person symbolizes.
  • Part 2: Write an outline for a complete paragraph that discusses the symbolism of an object or person in LOTF.
  • Part 3: Write a rough draft of your complete paragraph.

Homework: WWW Unit 3 due Wednesday.