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Vocabulary bookmark due!

1. Journal #27 11/24/09: Finish the story scene: “It was pouring rain when I got into the car…”
2. Read Monster and discuss the reading.

Homework:

1. Independent reading project:

Complete book by Monday, January 4

Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18

IRP due: Friday, January 8

1. Independent Reading Project #1: due: No later than today!
2. Share responses!
3. Journal #26 11/23/09: Now that we are much further in our reading of Monster, what is your reaction? What do you think about the story?  The multiple genres?  What is your current thinking about the trial and Steve’s innocence or guilt?  Why?
4. Read Monster and discuss the reading.

Remember vocabulary bookmark due tomorrow! All terms should be defined!

Homework:

1. Independent reading project #2:

Complete book by Monday, January 4

Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18

IRP due: Friday, January 8

2. Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Tuesday, November 24!

Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference

1. Independent reading time – 20 minutes.  Remember to work on vocabulary bookmark!
2. Read Monster, discuss and continue to add onto your dialectic jury journal.

Homework:

Independent Reading Project #1: due: No later than Monday, November 23

1. Independent reading project:

Complete book by Monday, January 4

Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18

IRP due: Friday, January 8

2. Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Tuesday, November 24!

Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference

1. Review the role of prefixes to help with learning words!
2. Read the poem “The Warden Said to Me” first silently, then as a class.
3. The author of the poem was sentenced 10-25 years for stealing a purse, and was paroled in 1968.
4. Discuss: 1.What details and patterns do you notice in the poem that seem strange, puzzling, or potentially significant?  2. What things do you learn about Etheridge in the poem?
5. Journal #25 11/19/09: What similarities and differences are present between Monster and in the poem in regards to the connection between race, language, and responsibility in each of these texts?
6. Share responses
7. Read Monster.

Homework:

1. Independent Reading Project #1: due: No later than Monday, November 23

Independent reading project:

Complete book by Monday, January 4

Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18

IRP due: Friday, January 8

2. Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Tuesday, November 24!

Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference.

1. Independent reading time – 20 minutes.  Vocabulary book mark. While reading your independent book and Monster, record words you do not know, where they appear in the text and then find the definitions.
2. As a class, discuss some of the current notes you have on your dialectic jury journal.
3. Read Monster, discuss and continue to add onto your journal.

Homework:

1. Independent Reading Project: due: No later than Monday, November 23

Independent reading project:

Complete book by Monday, January 4

Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18

IRP due: Friday, January 8

2. Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Tuesday, November 24!

1. As a class read an article about a trial that later resulted in change in verdict.
2. Journal #24 11/17/09: Write your own reaction to the news article.  How does the media impact the role of trials?  Are there any flaws in our justice system?  Why or why not?
   1. Read Monster, discuss the reading and dialectic jury journals.

Homework:

1. Independent Reading Project: due: No later than Monday, November 23

Select a new book for independent reading by Wed. Nov. 18

Complete book by Monday, January 4

Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18

IRP due: Friday, January 8

1. Journal #23 11/16/09: What do you least know and most fear?  Are they the same thing?  Why or why not? (Dream Writing Assignments). Feel free to relate this to our reading of the novel.
2. Read Monster, discuss the reading and dialectic jury journals.
3. Remember to select your new independent reading novel!

Homework:

1. Independent Reading Project: due: No later than Monday, November 23

Select a new book for independent reading by Wed. Nov. 18

1. Complete book by Monday, January 4
2. Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18
3. IRP due: Friday, January 8

1. Journal #22 11/13/09: How did your work for independent reading turn out?  What was most effective for you?  What challenges did you face in your reading or response?  How will you focus your work to improve next time?
2. Turn in Independent Reading Project.  Option to present your independent reading.
3. Select a new book for independent reading and bring your book to class by Wed. Nov. 18!
4. Continue reading of Monster, discuss the reading, genre and dialectic jury journal.

Homework:

1. Independent Reading Project: due: No later than Monday, November 23
2. Select a new book for independent reading by Wed. Nov. 18
   1. Complete book by Monday, January 4
   2. Book Talk Friday, Dec. 18
   3. IRP due: Friday, January 8

1. Journal #21 11/12/09: What is your first reaction to Monster? What did you think about the novel so far?  What did you like or dislike?  What did you find interesting?
2. Share reactions.
3. Review Dialectic Jury Journals!
4. Read Monster and write in your journal

Homework:

1. Independent Reading Project: due: No later than Monday, November 23

Mrs. Reed is attending an North Central Association Conference today for Okemos High School’s NCA work.

1. Independent reading work time: silent reading or work on independent reading project
2. Journal #20 11/11/09: What are stereotypes?  Where do stereotypes come from?  How could they influence a court case?
3. Share responses.
4. Begin reading Monster by Walter Dean Myers together.

Homework:

1. Independent Reading Project: due: No later than Monday, November 23