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Friday, March 9, 2018

MP3 - Week 6

   MONDAY   3-12     D-Day:  FlashCards for List IV     

     Announcements                                     

  • Check Your Gmail!
  • Make some progress on your 20% Time Project this week! You have a blog update due Wednesday!
  • Homework Check Policy Reminder!
    1)  First 0 = lunch detention.
    2)  Second 0 = Phone call home.
    3)  These consequences repeat  with the third, fourth etc. and may result in a referral to a counselor for time management and organizational training.
  • Period 6 Only: Off Task Monitoring
    • Students who are not on-ask will be recorded on the Off-Task Log
    • This document will be used to inform parents and administrators about students that do not follow teacher directives. 
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     DO Now - Two in One                                      

Write one sentence using TWO vocabulary words.  It should be clear from your sentence that you understand the meaning of each word.  Share your sentence with a partner.
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     Learning Target(s)                                   
  • I can create a study tool for Vocabulary List IV by creating digital flashcards in www.flashcardmachine.com! 
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     Mini-Lesson:  Use FlashCard Machine    
     
  • You will create 10 flashcards using flashcardmachine.com. 
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     Work Time                                             
  • Front of Card:  WORD and PICTURE
  • Back of Card: DEFINITION, WORD FAMILY MEMEBRS, SAMPLE SENTENCE 
  • Due by 11:59PM Today
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     Assessment / Homework       
    • Finish your FlashCards if not done.
    • Study for the upcoming vocabulary test!



         Chapter Summaries and Analyses of Chapters 8, 10, 12 and 15 of TKMB       




         TUESDAY    3-13    A-Day:  Read Chapter 10     

           Announcements     

      • Chapter 8 Structured Notes Check today!
      • Check Your Gmail!
      • Make some progress on your 20% Time Project this week! You have a blog update due Wednesday!
      • Homework Check Policy Reminder!
        1)  First 0 = lunch detention.
        2)  Second 0 = Phone call home.
        3)  These consequences repeat  with the third, fourth etc. and may result in a referral to a counselor for time management and organizational training.
      • Period 6 Only: Off Task Monitoring
        • Students who are not on-ask will be recorded on the Off-Task Log
        • This document will be used to inform parents and administrators about students that do not follow teacher directives.
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           DO Now - Visual Synectics                            



      NOTE:  Use your existing Visual Synectics Entry

      Directions:  Examine the pictures below.  Pick one picture you think completes the thought and write the sentence out in your composition book.


           use a vocabulary word from list IV    is like a...



         because...



        Example:  Being melancholy is like broccoli because some kids get sad when forced to eat it.


        Some Sentence starters!
        • Being nauseous is like...
        • Feeling aloof is like...
        • Arbitrating a fight is like...
        • Being stealthy is like...
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             Learning Target(s)                                     
        • I can explain the significance of the quote, "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird," by analyzing character dialogue.
        • I can identify the prejudice Jem and Scout have about their father by analyzing the "mad dog" scene. 
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             Mini-Lesson:  Things to Know                     
           
        • In this chapter...
            • Jem and Scout's prejudice about their father's age is shattered by his interaction with the mad dog.
            • What is rabies?  Why is it dangerous? 
            • Pay attention to Atticus' character/personality.  How do the kids feel about their father now?
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             Work Time                                            
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             Assessment / Homework       
          • Complete the Structured Notes for Chapter 10.  Due tomorrow!




               Chapter Summaries and Analyses of Chapters 8, 10, 12 and 15 of TKMB       

             WEDNESDAY    3-14    B-Day:  Listen to Chapter 12     

               Announcements     

          • Chapter 10 Structured Notes Check today!
          • Check Your Gmail!
          • Make some progress on your 20% Time Project this week! You have a blog update due Wednesday!
          • Homework Check Policy Reminder!
            1)  First 0 = lunch detention.
            2)  Second 0 = Phone call home.
            3)  These consequences repeat  with the third, fourth etc. and may result in a referral to a counselor for time management and organizational training.
          • Period 6 Only: Off Task Monitoring & Chromebook Return
            • Students who are not on-ask will be recorded on the Off-Task Log
            • This document will be used to inform parents and administrators about students that do not follow teacher directives.  
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               DO Now  -  Review                               

          Entry Title: None
          • Click on the link below to review some of the most common 8th Grade literary elements that you might see on the ELA!  How many can you match? Here is a list of the correct answers to choose from...
            repetition, alliteration, rhythm, rhyme, simile, metaphor, flashback, imagery, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, foreshadowing, theme, mood

          • Literary Element Review - How Many Do You Know?
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               Learning Target(s)                                      
          • I can identify differences between the black community and the white community by analyzing how Jem and Scout experience Calpurnia's church. 
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               Mini-Lesson:  Things About Chapter 12                                   
             
          • Jem and Scout go to church with Calpurnia.
          • Lining: A method of singing where one person sings a line of text and the patrons repeat it.  The hymn is completed in this manner.
          • Scout finds out more about Tom Robinson and what he is accused of. 
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               Work Time       
          • Read Chapter 12
          • Go her to being listening: 4:56:00  
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               Assessment / Homework       
            • Complete your structured notes for Chapter 12. Due tomorrow.



                 Chapter Summaries and Analyses of Chapters 8, 10, 12 and 15 of TKMB       


               THURSDAY   3-15    C-Day:  Read Chapter 15     

                 Announcements     

            • Smile Your on Camera! Video taping today of our 20% Time Project Proposals and Interviews!
            • NEW GRADES ARE POSTED - GO CHECK IT OUT!
            • Check Your Gmail!
            • Homework check for Chapter 12!
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                 DO Now - Play                                       

            Using your Vocabulary List IV FlashCards, play one of the review games until Mr. D. starts class.

             Those of you who are presenting your proposals, get ready!
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                 Learning Target(s)                                
            • I can identify the theme of racism in this chapter and how the author develops this theme in more detail using Atticus' character. 
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                 Mini-Lesson:  Some Pivotal Points     
               
            • This chapter is a turning point in the plot. 
            • Tom will be moved to the county jail the next day.
            • How does the author, Harper Lee, describe the town using imagery?
            • Racism is the main theme developed in this chapter.  
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                 Work Time                                             
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                 Assessment / Homework                      
              • Complete the structured notes for Chapter 15.  HW check Monday.




                   Chapter Summaries and Analyses of Chapters 8, 10, 12 and 15 of TKMB       



                 FRIDAY  3-16    D-Day:  Teacher Directed DIRT Day for Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird               


              DIRT Day Expectations

              1. Do the following BEFORE the bell rings…
                1. Open your DIRT Day Assignment in Google Classroom.
                2. Be in your seat reading.
              2. Focus on your reading the entire period.
              3. Do not sub-vocalize during DIRT.
              4. 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.



                   Chapter Summaries and Analyses of Chapters 8, 10, 12 and 15 of TKMB       
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