Ch. 5-7 Review; reading ch. 8 & 9

Today we used this "highlights" review. I placed it on the overhead and in your groups you worked to fill in the blanks.

After that you were to read chapter 8 and part of chapter 9 (STOP at the break in the page that starts "Jem and I viewed Christmas...")

HOMEWORK:
Finish the assigned reading by tomorrow


Highlights of chapter 5-7 review (in case you were absent)

Ch 5
The “Game” slows
Dill asks Scout to______ _____,
****Miss Maudie---add to character sheet 2 items in each column
Scout asks Maudie about_____, we find out Mr Radley is a ________ and took the Bible literally.

Maudie _____ ____ believe the stories about Boo Arthur

Dill and Jem = letter to Boo via ______ _____
(Find out Dill lied about seeing his_____)
Caught by _______---again!
Atticus makes Jem tell him about the game w/o asking; Atticus uses his ________ skills

Ch. 6
End of _______1934
Mr. Avery---makes change in ________plate at ________! _____ off porch!!
Scout says she's not talented in that area ;-)
Dill and Scout want to try to get a look at Boo. It's Dill's _____ ____ in Maycomb
_____ ______comes out with a shotgun, Jem loses his ______
They lie and say they were playing ______  _____ and Jem lost.
Jem goes back for _______

Ch. 7
______ of 1934

Jem tell Scout that his ______ were waiting for him!
Find carved _____ figures in tree, a whole pack _____, tarnished ______, broken ______  _______ with             aluminum _____
Came by and knot is filled with ________
N Radley said he filled it because  it was ________
However, ________ said it wasn't dying

Finishing up and moving on

Today you turned in chapters 5 & 6 questions by the end of the hour.

Next you were to read chapter 7.

If you had time to spare, you worked on your F451 Project.

HOMEWORK:
Read chapter 7

Looking Ahead--F451 Project:

• You will have a chunk of time Tuesday to work on your F451 Project.  
• The due date for the project is April 14th.

Today and Tomorrow

I AM SO HAPPY! Came back to an awesome report---THANK YOU ALL!

If you did not finish the questions or reading in class, I will give you time to complete them tomorrow.  The reading was chapter 6 of TKAM.

Also, please bring your F451 project material to work on as well.

THANKS AGAIN!

Chapter 5 & 6 questions

Chapters 5 & 6 TKAM                                                                            

LOOSE LEAF: Answer questions COMPLETELY!  With complete sentences!

CHAPTER 5

1. Who is Miss Maudie Atkins? (Add her to your character sheet and put a few details on your loose leaf too).
2. What are Miss Maudie’s thoughts about Boo Radley
3. What is Jem and Dill’s idea on how to contact Boo Radley?
4. Who stops them?
5. How/what does he tell them?

CHAPTER 6

1. What plans do the Dill and Jem have for Dill’s last night in Macomb?  Give the details provided.
2. Give 3 reasons they chose that particular night.
3. As they run away, what do they hear?
4. What happens to Jem as he is trying to get back through the fence?
5. What do they find when they return to the neighborhood; what’s being talked about?
6. What is Dill’s quick lie?
7. How does Lee build suspense at the end of the chapter?

Ch. 4 questions

Chapter 4 TKAM                                                                      

NOTEBOOK: define—arbitrated, abominable

LOOSE LEAF: Answer questions COMPLETELY!  With complete sentences!

1. Besides being a lawyer, what other position has Atticus held?  What is his education?
2. Walking past the Radley House alone, what did Scout find in the knot hole in their front tree?  When she was with Jem?
3. Why was Scout looking forward to summer (“the best season”)?
4. When the boys push Scout in the tire, what happens?
5. What is the new game/play they make up?  Who is assigned which character?
6. Why does Scout want to quit the game?

Chapter 3 / 4

Today we discussed chapter 2 questions.
Then we went over chapter 3 as a class.

HOMEWORK (DUE TOMORROW):

• answer questions for chapter 3
• read chapter 4

Chapter 3 TKAM               NOTEBOOK: define—contemptuous, amiable, disapprobation

LOOSE LEAF: Answer questions COMPLETELY!  With complete sentences!

1.          What did Scout do to Walter on the playground?  Why?
2.      At dinner, how is Scout rude to Walter?
3.      What does Calpurnia say to Scout to discipline her?
4.          We meet on of the Ewells.  Who is he and what role does he play in this chapter?
5.            There is a famous quote from Atticus when he gives advice to Scout, tells her if she learns THIS that she will she’ll get along better with people.  What is the quote and what do you think it means?

Web quest, chapter 2 and chapter 3

Today we went over the web quest and I collected it.

Next we discussed chapter 2.

After you were to answer 4 questions from chapter 2 and read all of chapter 3.

HOMEWORK:
Be prepared to discuss chapter 3 tomorrow and have me collect your answers to chapter 2.

NOTEBOOK—Definitions: condescended, cunning, iniquities                                                              

LOOSE LEAF: Answer the following questions.  Make sure you are thorough!  Complete sentences!  DISCUSS and EXPLAIN properly.

1.   Fill in information for Miss Caroline and Walter Cunningham on your Character Chart
2.          Where is Miss Caroline from?  Why is this a bit scandalous?
3.          Discuss Miss Caroline’s first interaction with Scout (alphabet).  What do you think of Miss Caroline based on this first interaction?
4.      Discuss how Scout sticks up for Walter Cunningham.  Why does she do it?  What does Miss Caroline do as a result?

Chapter 1, f451 Project, and homework

Today we went over the chapter 1 questions and I collected them.

Next you broke into groups to work on your F451 Project.  I was impressed with the group work going on!  Kudos!

I ended class by going over your homework:

1. Web quest due on MONDAY!  NO exceptions!  No late assignments will be taken; no homework coupons accepted!  Print it out BEFORE you come to class!  If your printer isn't working, you should be here at 7:30 awaiting the LRC to open!!
2. Read chapter 2 of To Kill A Mockingbird.  Be prepared to discuss and ask questions if you have any.

To Kill A Mockingbird Web Quest

This web quest is due on MONDAY!  You must bring a copy of your answers to class on Monday.  If you fail to do so you will earn a 0 on the assignment.  No late work will be accepted.

In order to thoughtfully read To Kill A Mockingbird and to fully appreciate Harper Lee as an author, please read the links and answer the following questions:

Jim Crow Laws/Segregation/Scottsboro Trials
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/segregation.html
Use the years on top of the chart to go further on the timeline.

1.  Why was the ratification of the 14th Amendment important?
2. What was the Civil Rights Act?  What happened to it in later years (again, click on the years at the top of the timeline to find out)?
3. Who was Plessy and why did go to trial?  What was the verdict? 
4. Why was the Great Depression especially difficult for the African American population?
5. What was the Scottsboro about?  What was the verdict?

The Civil Rights Movement
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/timeline/civil_01.html

1. When was the Civil Rights Movement?
2. The movement spans nearly 3 decades.  From each decade, discuss 1 event that stir up extreme emotion for you and explain how you feel about the event.  Emotions to consider: surprise, hurt, disgust, excitement, happiness, etc. (Again, you should have a total of 3 events, 1 from each decade).

Harper Lee (author of To Kill A Mockingbird)

http://www.harperlee.com/bio.htm

http://www.biography.com/people/harper-lee-9377021

1. Where is Lee from?
2. What year was To Kill A Mockingbird published?  How old was she when it was published?  What year was it made into a movie?  
3. Who was Lee friends with?

THIS IS YOUR HOMEWORK IF YOU DO NOT FINISH IT IN CLASS!  It is due Wednesday, March 18th.  If you do not have it in your hand when you walk into class, you will receive a 0.  NO HOMEWORK COUPONS may be used.

TKAM chapter 1

Today we discussed chapter 1!  To those of you who offered questions and input, I thank you!

After the reading you worked on the questions and vocabulary for the first chapter.

IN NOTEBOOK: define—assuaged, piety, predilection, flivver
ON LOOSE LEAF: To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 1 questions

1.       Who is the narrator of the story—name, gender, nickname?

2.       What do we know about the Ewells?

3.       Who was Simon Finch?

4.       Where is the narrator’s mother?

5.       Describe the setting of the story.

6.       What is the reputation of the Radley family?

7.       Explain the bet Dill made with Jem.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Thursday--Webquest in the computer lab.  The webquest will be due on Monday.  NO late papers will be accepted and no homework coupons can be used.

Friday--Correct and collect chapter 1 questions (see above).  This will be the last grade for you for the 4th quarter.  Make sure you have it completed!  FINISH STRONG!

--you will have a majority of the time to work on your Fahrenheit 451 project today (Friday).  If you come with nothing to do you will receive a 0 / 5 points.  

1st grade buddies

We did not have ample time to meet due to 1st grade buddies coming from the Grade School.

I will see you tomorrow. Please come having read the reading assignment given to you on Monday.

Continue working on your Fahrenheit 451 Project!

TKAM anticipation guide / group work

Today we went over the anticipation guide and you were able to see how your classmates felt in regards to the same questions you personally answered.

Next some people shared their stories.

Finally, in groups, you were asked to answer 5 questions and have them ready for our next class meeting.  Then you read the novel and stopped at the paragraph that begins "The Radley Place jutted into a sharp curve beyond our house."

HOMEWORK:
Make sure your group is ready to present any answer from the question sheet
Finish the short assigned reading from the novel.

"Of Mice and Men" and TKAMockingbird anticipation guide

Today we finally finished "Of Mice and Men".

I also handed out an assignment that you will need to work on over the weekend--the TKAMockingbird anticipation guide.

Please read the statements on the page and rate them on the scale of agree--to--disagree.  On the back, follow the directions.  I may be calling your name to read your childhood story aloud!

HOMEWORK:
Complete the TKAMockingbird anticipation guide front and back for Monday.

Of Mice and Men and TKAMockingbird

Tomorrow we will watch the last 10 minutes of "Of Mice and Men".

We will then work on an anticipation guide for To Kill A Mockingbird.  Remember: half day of school tomorrow.

HOMEWORK
Bring To Kill A Mockingbird to class tomorrow.

Of Mice and Men

Today we finished watching "Fahrenheit 451" and began watching "Of Mice and Men".

Tomorrow we will do the same.  You may bring a SMALL snack if you wish.'

HOMEWORK:
Secure a copy of To Kill A Mockingbird and bring it in on Friday. I still have a few used copies for sale for $1.

Article Presentations and Fahrenheit 451 movie

Today you worked with your reading groups and discussed your thoughts regarding last week's article and questions.  Then you chose a person from your group to present your findings and thoughts to the rest of the class.  I was very impressed with the majority of groups!  Nice work!

Then we continued watching Fahrenheit 451.

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!

Make sure you secure a copy of To Kill A Mockingbird by Friday!

Fahrenheit 451 Final Test and Article Assignment

Today you took the final test for Fahrenheit 451.

Link to the NYTimes article: NYTime Article
After the test, you continued reading the article from yesterday.  You focused on the following 3 questions while reading:

1. Do you agree that kids do not read the same way online as if they had a book?  Explain.
2. How does online reading cause test scores to drop?  Explain.
3. Does technology have a positive or negative impact on a student's literacy intelligence?  Why?

After reading the article, answer the following questions using evidence from the article to back up your thoughts.  Please parenthetically reference the article when using a direct quote or a paraphrase.

HOMEWORK:

Finish answers for questions #1-3 if you were unable to finish in class.  It will be discussed and collected on Monday.

Review for F451 Test and NYTimes Article Assignment

Today we reviewed for the test tomorrow that will be over Fahrenheit 451.  Expect 45-55 matching / multiple choice questions.  You will be filling in a scantron, so please bring in a pencil.

HOMEWORK:
Read the article "Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?"
Click the link here to take you to the article.  NYTime Article
Take notes.  Keep in mind the following questions to help guide your reading:

1. Do you agree that kids do not read the same way online as if they had a book?  Explain.
2. How does online reading cause test scores to drop?  Explain.
3. Does technology have a positive or negative impact on a student's literacy intelligence?  Why?

Finished!

Today we finished reading the book!  WOO HOO!

We discussed the ending as we went through it and I answered any questions you might have had.

Looking Ahead:
Tomorrow we will review for Friday's test.  We will also read a NYTimes article pertaining to technology and reading.  Come to class with your thinking caps on!

Friday: You will take the test on Fahrenheit 451.

Almost done with the novel!

Today we read the entire hour.  We made it up to the part where Montag meets Granger and Montag decides to join them.

Tomorrow I am hoping to finish the novel!

Paper due, turnitin.com demo, reading in F451

Today your paper was due today.  If you did not have your hard copy today in class, it is a half grade lower and will continue a half grade lower each day it is late.

Then I went through a Turnitin.com demo.  I went through how to submit.  I answered all questions. I asked students who were still confused to see me at lunch.  And, as always, please email me at home if you don't understand something.  I can walk you through it.

Then we continued reading F451.  We read until the part where Montag questions if there is anything he might be able to say to the millions of people watching the Mechanical Hound come after him, to help them understand what he did and why he did it.

HOMEWORK:
Submit your paper to Turnitin.com