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August 7-August 10

August 7-August 10. Week 1 Quarter 1. Do Now : 8/7. What clues do you use from a novel to predict what will happen in the story? What is your favorite book and why?...Can’t think of one? Then write about one you read last year . PAGE 2L

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August 7-August 10

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  1. August 7-August 10 Week 1 Quarter 1

  2. Do Now: 8/7 • What clues do you use from a novel to predict what will happen in the story? What is your favorite book and why?...Can’t think of one? Then write about one you read last year. • PAGE 2L • Table of Contents: Author’s Background: Mark Twain………Page 2

  3. Do Now: 8/8 • Describe your favorite place (use sensory details: sight, sound, touch, taste) • (3L) • Table of Contents: Influence of Setting……………………Page 3

  4. Do Now: 8/9-8/10 • Describe in detail a person you admire or respect (fictional or nonfictional). Please use descriptive language (AVOID: good, bad, a lot, stuff, things)….why do you respect this person? • Please have your homework ready! • (4L) • Table of Contents: Characterization……………………..page 4

  5. Agenda 8/7 • Do Now • Vocabulary • Notebook Set up • Introduction to the novel/Author • ATS= Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain • Autobiography Assignment (If Time)

  6. Agenda 8/8 • Do Now • Review Vocab: HW due 8/9-8/10 • The Influence of Setting • Setting for ATS (Adventures of Tome Sawyer byMark Twain) • Autobiography Assignment (Finish explanation)

  7. Agenda 8/9-8/10 • Do Now • Characterization (4R) • Character Chart • Read (Chps. 1-3)-Fill in chart • Stick Figure Activity (Group Work Rules) • Autobiography Assignment: Draft 8/22

  8. Make Predictions • Carefully look through the novel and based just on the illustrations and front and back covers, make three predictions about what you think this novel is about. • (2L)

  9. In Pairs: Read through the Reader’s Guide • List three interesting facts you learned about Mark Twain. • List three words you did not understand • Did any of your predictions of the novel change after reading this? • 2L

  10. Vocab Activity: 8/8/12 • In your rows: • 1. Pick four vocab words • 2. Write a sentence that correctly uses each word. Remember: Make sure that someone who has never seen these words can figure it out from your sentence. • 3. Share your sentences • 10mins

  11. Influence of Setting • After reading through “The Mighty Mississippi”, what impact do you think the setting will have on the story? • 3L

  12. Vocabulary: 2R • Spectacles- eyeglasses • Conscience- the ability to recognize right from wrong • Vanity- extreme pride in one’s ability, possessions or appearance • Vexed- annoyed or bothered by something • Sagacity- using wisdom or good judgment • Lapels- the front part of a piece of clothing

  13. Vocabulary Cont’d: 2R • Diligence- constant effort used to complete a task • Ambuscade- a trap; a surprise attack • Guile- trickery; deceit; lying • Diffident- lacking confidence in oneself; unsure • QUIZ: 8/15

  14. Group Rules • RULES: 1. Keep hands to yourself • 2. Only interact with group members • 3. Stay in your seat at all times • 4. Use inside voices • 5. Stay on task (no side conversations) • If you fail to follow these rules then you lose privileges to work in a group for that day….if the behavior continues then you will work individually for the week.

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