Announcements
- Check out the changes for TKMB Read
- Check Your Gmail!
- I can identify the theme of Taking a Stand in this chapter and how the author develops this theme in more detail using Atticus' character.
- 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, use imagery to describe the town of Maycomb?
- Racism is the main theme developed in this chapter.
- Why did Link Deas and Heck Tate come to Scout's house with a group of other men?
- What did they want Atticus to do?
- How does Jem take a stand in this chapter?
- How does Scout take a stand in this chapter?
- How does Scout "save the day"?
- Read Chapter 15
- Begin here: 6:13:25 then Go Here
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DO Now - Read
Directions: Read the FIRST PARAGRAPH of the article from the Smithsonian Museum about Harper Lee.HARPER LEE'S NOVEL ACHIEVEMENT
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Learning Target(s)
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Mini-Lesson: Some Pivotal Points
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Work Time
- Complete the structured notes for Chapter 15. HW check tomorrow.
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Assessment / Homework
TUESDAY 3-20 B-Day: Quiz on Chapters 12-15, Read 17
Announcements
- Check Your Gmail!
- Have you heard of the app myHomework?
- NEW GRADES ARE POSTED - GO CHECK IT OUT!
- Check Your Gmail!
- Homework check for Chapter 17 tomorrow!
- Vocabulary List IV Quiz on Friday!
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DO Now - None
No Do Now Today!
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- I can explain Mr. Ewell's version of Mayella's rape.
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Mini-Lesson: Mr. Ewell's Story
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Work Time
- Read and listen to Chapter 17
- Begin Here at point 54:22:00
- Fill out the structured notes as you listen.
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Assessment / Homework
- Complete the structured notes for Chapter 17. Due tomorrow!
WEDNESDAY 3-21 C-Day: Read Chapter 17
Announcements
- The new recycling bin!
- Check your Gmail!
- There may be a quiz on Monday on Chapters 17-18!
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DO Now - Two Words One Sentence
In your composition book write one sentence using two vocabulary words from LIST IV for a ticket for the spring raffle.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can recount Mayella's story about the rape.
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Mini-Lesson: Mr. Ewell Takes the Stand
- COURT ROOM CHARACTERS
- Judge Taylor
- Prosecuting Attorney: Mr. Gilmer
- Defense Attorney: Mr. Finch (Atticus)
- Why might Atticus be focusing on Mr. Ewell's dominant hand?
- How does the author characterize Mayella? Describe her physically and describe her attitude.
- What do the geraniums symbolize? (Geraniums stand for esteem and gentility) But what do they mean to Mayella?
- Why does Mayella think Atticus is mocking her?
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Work Time
- Listen to Chapter 17 beginning here at 54:22:00
- Fill out the Structured Notes as you listen.
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Assessment / Homework
- Complete the structured notes for Chapter 17.
- Complete Chapter 18 for HW check on Monday.
- There may be a quiz on Monday on Chapters 17-18!
THURSDAY 3-22 D-Day: Quiz for Vocabulary List IV and finish Chapter 17
Announcements
- Attendance reminder!
- The new recycling bin!
- Check your Gmail!
- There may be a quiz on Monday on Chapters 17-18!
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DO Now - Two Words One Sentence
In your composition book write one sentence using two vocabulary words from LIST IV for a ticket for the spring raffle.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can recount Mayella's story about the rape.
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Mini-Lesson: Mr. Ewell Takes the Stand
- Kahoot Review of Vocabulary List IV
- Take the quiz.
- COURT ROOM CHARACTERS
- Judge Taylor
- Prosecuting Attorney: Mr. Gilmer
- Defense Attorney: Mr. Finch (Atticus)
- Why might Atticus be focusing on Mr. Ewell's dominant hand?
- How does the author characterize Mayella? Describe her physically and describe her attitude.
- What do the geraniums symbolize? (Geraniums stand for esteem and gentility) But what do they mean to Mayella?
- Why does Mayella think Atticus is mocking her?
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Work Time
- Finishing Listening to Chapter 17 beginning here at 54:22:00
- Fill out the Structured Notes as you listen.
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Assessment / Homework
- Complete the structured notes for Chapter 17.
- Complete Chapter 18 for HW over the weekend. Check on Monday.
- There may be a quiz on Monday on Chapters 17-18!
FRIDAY 3-23 A-Day: 20% Time Projects
- Take Vocabulary List IV Quiz!
- Finish Chapter 18 Structured Notes or DIRT Day!
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.
