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Entry Title: Scrambled Summaries
The first day of school does not go well for Scout.
Scout learns a lesson in manners when Walter Cunningham comes to lunch and a lesson in compromise from Atticus.
As the summer comes to a close, Scout and Jem find more presents the Radley tree, but their bounty is suddenly cut off by Mr. Radley.
Scout and Jem find some mysterious presents in the knothole of an old tree on the Radley place.
The children’s fascination with Boo Radley continues.
The reader is introduced to the narrator, Scout, who describes her family's history and her town, Maycomb. She and her brother, Jem, are also introduced to Dill, and the children share stories and fantasies about the mystery man next door.
Scout learns a lesson in manners when Walter Cunningham comes to lunch and a lesson in compromise from Atticus.
As the summer comes to a close, Scout and Jem find more presents the Radley tree, but their bounty is suddenly cut off by Mr. Radley.
Scout and Jem find some mysterious presents in the knothole of an old tree on the Radley place.
The children’s fascination with Boo Radley continues.
The reader is introduced to the narrator, Scout, who describes her family's history and her town, Maycomb. She and her brother, Jem, are also introduced to Dill, and the children share stories and fantasies about the mystery man next door.
Winter comes quickly, bringing a rare snowstorm to Maycomb. Miss Maudie's house is ruined in a fire, and Scout has a rare encounter with Bo Radley without even knowing it.
Jem, Dill, and Scout venture out one night to try to see into Boo Radley's back window -- an adventure that leads to frightening results, especially for Jem.
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Learning Target(s)
Mini-Lesson: Parenting Styles
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Work Time - Fill out SGQs as you listen
Assessment / Homework
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Mini-Lesson: Actively Listen
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Mini-Lesson: Listen
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Entry Title: None
Learning Target(s)
Mini-Lesson: None
Work Time - Create FlashCards for List VI
Assessment / Homework
Jem, Dill, and Scout venture out one night to try to see into Boo Radley's back window -- an adventure that leads to frightening results, especially for Jem.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can explain the circumstances that led Jem and Scout to change their opinion of their father.
Mini-Lesson: Parenting Styles
- Listen to a recording of chapter 10.
- Focus: Atticus' parenting style.
Work Time - Fill out SGQs as you listen
- Unsubmit your SGQs and get out your novel.
Assessment / Homework
- Complete SGQs for part I of chapter 10.
TUESDAY 4-4 D-Day: Finish 10/11
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Add to Vocabulary List VI
- 7. mein n. - A person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood.
Her overall mein is one of peaceful elegance and class, as opposed to her sister who always wears an evil grin. - 8. servile adj. - Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
After accidentally tripping his sister, Michael bowed his head in a servile manner.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can actively read chapters 10-11 of the novel and answer discussion questions about them.
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Mini-Lesson: Actively Listen
- Finish chapter 10 and 11.
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Work Time
- Answer the SGQs for chapters 10-11.
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Assessment / Homework
- None
WEDNESDAY 4-5 A-Day: Listen to Ch. 11, complete SGQs
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- Quiz tomorrow on Chapters 10-11
- Check your Gmail.
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Entry Title: Add to Vocabulary List VI entry.
- 9. chastise v. (-ing, -ed, -s) - to rebuke or reprimand severely.
Mr. DeGrandis chastised the class for not doing their homework and then left the building in a rage. - 10. strident adj. - loud and harsh; grating.
Mandy's voice became harsh, almost strident as she described how Mike intentionally busted her new Galaxy 8 phone.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can answer questions about chapters 10-11 and begin reading chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Mini-Lesson: Listen
- Listen to chapters 11-12 of To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Work Time
- Answer Study Guide Questions.
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Assessment / Homework
- Compelte SGQs and begin reading chapter 12.
THURSDAY 4-6 B-Day: Vocabulary List VI FlashCards and Quiz on 10-11
Announcements
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- Prepare for the quiz on Chapters 10-11
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DO Now - Cross Word Puzzle
Entry Title: None
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Learning Target(s)
- I can create study tools for Vocabulary List VI
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Mini-Lesson: None
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Work Time - Create FlashCards for List VI
- Go to www.flashcardmachine.com and create cards for List VI
- Guidelines
- Create all ten cards.
- Front: the word, family members, sample sentence and A PICTURE.
- Back: the definition!
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Assessment / Homework
- Finish cards and turn in by Sunday night 11:59!
FRIDAY 4-7 C-Day: Superintendent's Conference Day - No Classes
DIRT Day Expectations
- Do the following BEFORE the bell rings…
- Open your DIRT Day Assignment in Google Classroom.
- Be in your seat reading.
- Focus on your reading the entire period.
- Do not sub-vocalize during DIRT.
- Complete 10 thoughts using the Active Reading Model by the end of the period. Do more for extra credit.
If You Finish a Book…
In an email to Mr. DeGrandis, write a review about your book in 3-paragraph essay format.
Guidelines for the Essay:
- ¶ 1 - title, author and genre of the novel and your opinion of the book (controlling idea).
- ¶ 2 - short summary of the book and include at least two text-based examples from the book
that support your controlling idea in ¶ - ¶ 3 - explain why you would or would not recommend this book to a friend and where they might be able to find it or purchase it.
If You Forgot Your Book…
- Choose a book from the class library or Mr. DeGrandis will give you one.
- Be sure to bring your book next week.
If You Want to Switch Books…
In an email to Mr. DeGrandis, write an Abandon Book Essay.
Guidelines:
- ¶ 1 – title, author and genre of the novel you are abandoning and
three reasons you don’t like the book (controlling idea). - ¶ 2 through 4 - Develop each reason using text-based details from the book.
- ¶ 5 - Offer your suggestions for other novels you have read that another student might enjoy.
