Monday, September 12, 2016

Tom's Fate

-define terminology related to argumentative essay writing through note - taking represent writing terms in a kinesthetic activity, the Paragraph Dance

Please Take out
-A writing Utensil
-Vocab Bellwork packet

Today's Agenda:
1BELLWORKTactic
2. Story Tell all of Ch 23 and some of 24
3. Read Ch 24 and assign homework
4. If time: Introduce Essay Writing: Paragraph writing

Homework:
Read Chs 25 and 26 and complete Ch. 25 & 26 homework slip

Let's Get Started!

Friday, September 9, 2016

Tom Robinson and Atticus

Atticus and Tom Robinson
*https://filmgrimoire.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/timthumb.jpg
Today I will: 

  • Classify text evidence as Ethos, Pathos or Logos by identifying how diction and detail are used in TKAM.
  • Make a claim about testimony in TKAM and defend the claim with evidence and analysis.
Please Take out
-a writing utensil
-HW: Making a Claim (Tom Robinson & Atticus)

Today's Agenda:
-Review of Ch. 19 & 20 HW
-Begin reading Ch. 21

Homework:
-Read Chapters 21 & 22 and be prepared for a short quiz about your reading
-Honors: Work on Significant Text Excerpts, first one due Monday

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Who is More Trustworthy?

Today I will: 

  • Classify text evidence as Ethos, Pathos or Logos by identifying how diction and detail are used in TKAM.
  • Make a claim about testimony in TKAM and defend the claim with evidence and analysis.
Please Take out
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-a writing utensil
-vocab packet
-3 colors of highlighter
-Ch 18 HW Mayella Ewell's Testimony

Today's Agenda:
-Ch 18. Review Ethos, Pathos, Logos
-Begin reading chapter 19 

Homework:
-Read Chapter 19 and 20
-Complete Making a Claim Worksheet

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Taking Sides: The Testimony Begins

Today I will: 

  • Make a claim about testimony in TKAM and defend the claim with evidence and analysis.
Please Take out
-a writing utensil
-3 colors of pen or 3 colors of highlighter
HW: Ch. 17

Today's Agenda:
-The Courtroom: Who is on each side?
-Making a Claim: Heck Tate and Bob Ewell's Testimony
-Ch 17. Review Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Homework:
All: Read Ch 18 and complete Worksheet
H: Work on Significant Text Excerpts


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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Police force of children


Today I will: 

  • Make a claim about testimony in TKAM and defend the claim with evidence and analysis.
  • Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 12
Please Take out
-Your calendar
-a writing utensil
-a new piece of paper
-ES Packet
HW: Ch. 16

Today's Agenda:
-Calendar and HW
-ES Practice
-Ch 16 Review
-Making a Claim
-Begin reading chapter 17

Homework:
ALL: Read Chapter 17 & complete the Homework

Let's Get Started!

Friday, September 2, 2016

Trouble for Atticus

*https://millermockingbird.wikispaces.com/file/view/
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Today I will: 

  • Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 15
  • Demonstrate the ability to construct evidence sentences by utilizing new punctuation rules and text evidence from TKAM
Please Take out
-Your calendar
-a writing utensil
-ES Packet
-CP: a piece of paper
HW: Ch. 15

Today's Agenda:
-ES Practice
-CP: Ch 15 Review
-H: Significant Text Excerpts
-TKAM Movie

Homework:
ALL: Read Chapter 16 & complete the HW Slip

Thursday, September 1, 2016

The Kids are Growing Up

Today I will: 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary words from TKAM via a quiz
  • Demonstrate the ability to construct evidence sentences by utilizing new punctuation rules and text evidence from TKAM
  • Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 14
Please Take out
-Your calendar
-a writing utensil
-a piece of paper
HW: Ch. 14

Today's Agenda:
-Vocabulary Quiz
-Calendar and HW
-ES Practice
-Ch 14 Review
-Begin reading Chapter 15

Homework:
ALL: Read Chapter 15 & complete the HW Slip