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AGENDA: 11/11/2013. E.Q .: What elements of Elie’s memoir contribute to his characterization? Grammar Lesson: Quotation Integration Finish Oprah Interview w/ Elie Wiesel Calendar Set-up Literature Circles Overview Begin reading Chapter 1 of Night. Quotation Integration.
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AGENDA: 11/11/2013 E.Q.: What elements of Elie’s memoir contribute to his characterization? Grammar Lesson: Quotation Integration Finish Oprah Interview w/ Elie Wiesel Calendar Set-up Literature Circles Overview Begin reading Chapter 1 of Night
Quotation Integration • The Quote-Standing-Alone Mistake: “The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window” (199). Here, it is comparing the sea to a window. It is explaining how steady and still the sea is. • The “For example” Mistake: For example, “I am still a beast at bay” (205).
Literature Circles Expectations Group-work: A necessary evil, but magical when it works. Communication is KEY. Compromise is REQUIRED. Issuing Complaints: If a problem arises within your group, you must submit a written complaint to Ms. Howard AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
1.) Reader-Leader: Reads aloud the designated chapters and makes sure everyone is on-task and all tasks are completed and turned in for that day 2.) Character Keeper:Takes detailed notes on every character using the Character List sheet 3.) Plot Coverage:Thoroughlyanswers the questions on the Plot Coverage sheet 4.) Figurative Language Expert: Locates, records, and analyzes the literary devices on the Literary Device Sheet Literature Circle Roles
5.) Vocabulary Guru: Records the sentences found using the vocabulary words and locates appropriate definitions