Wednesday, September 10, 2008 September 10, 2008

SWBAT analyze an author’s use of characterization by writing notes on a graphic organizer.

SWBAT identify the correct vocabulary word by completing a fill in the blank activity.

Vocabulary: symbol

Agenda

• Due Today: LOTF Ch. 1-3 Concrete Details and Commentary
• Jumpstart: A symbol is a thing that represents or stands for a bigger idea. What possible symbols do you see so far in LOTF? What do those things represent?
• WWW Unit 1 Review: Complete questions 1-20 on pages 24-25, “Completing the Sentence.”
• Read LOTF, Chapter 4.
• Add characterization notes to LOTF Who’s Who chart.

Homework: Study for Worthwhile Words test on Friday.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 September 2, 2008

SWBAT analayze an author’s use of characterization by reading Chapter 2  and writing notes on a graphic organizer.

Vocabulary: indirect characterization, direct characterization

Agenda

• Jumpstart: Describe the plane crashes in LOST and Lord of the Flies. How are they similar? How are they different?  Try to use all five senses in your descriptions.
• Read LOTF, Chapter 2. Continue writing characterization notes on LOTF Who’s Who.

Homework: FInish reading Chapter 2. Worthwhile Words Unit 1 due Friday, September 5.

Friday, August 29, 2008 August 29, 2008

SWBAT analyze the author’s use of characterization by writing notes on a graphic organzier.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: Today is the birthday of chop suey. Chop suey is a mixture of chopped vegetables, meat, and seasonings. This Chinese-style dish is actually American–it was ‘born’ in America, at least. It was first concocted in New York CIty by the chef of the visiting Chinese ambassador, Li Huang-Cheng. Do you like to cook? Write about one of your favorite things to cook. If you don’t like to cook, write about one of your favorite foods or meals to eat. Who usually cooks it for you? Try to use all five senses in your writing.
• Read Lord of the Flies, Chapter 1. Take notes on LOTF Who’s Who chart as you meet each new character.
• Work on Unit 1 of Worthwhile Words or Neighborhood Maps.

Homework: Worthwhile Words Unit 1 due Friday, September 5. Finish reading LOTF Ch. 1 by Tuesday, September 2.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 August 27, 2008

SWBAT make predictions about plot events by brainstorming a list.

Agenda

• Jumpstart: We’ve seen what adults do to survive a tragedy. What do you think a group of boys (ages 6 to 12) would do in the same situation?
• Lord of the Flies Prereading Activity: Predictions
• Distribute copies of Lord of the Flies.
• Begin reading Chapter 1. Make notes about the characters as they appear in the LOTF Who’s Who chart.

Homework: Worthwhile Words Unit 1 due Friday, September 5.