Monday
Have you completed the following? (FROM LAST WEEK)
· Complete 100 points in Read Theory.
· Complete the following Vocabulary.com modules:
o War Party
o We Should All Be Dead
o Some Helpful Poetry Terms
Theme! - Select a theme and three (3) examples from the story to support your theme. (Email)
· Example 1
· Example 2
· Example 3
Character! – Think of a character you would like to write about.
Complete STEAL Character Chart.
Complete the following sections inside the chart:
· Speech
· Thoughts
· Effects on Others
· Actions
· Looks
· Motivations
Complete 100 points in Read Theory
Complete the following Vocabulary.com modules:
tornadoes
Analogy
Analogy 2
Elements of Fiction
Tuesday
Periods 1, 5, 6
Log onto Vocabulary.com. Complete the We Should All Be Dead unit.
If you have a 100%, then you will complete the "tornadoes" list.
Period 3
Read Theory/Vocabulary.com
Tornado Pop Up Book!
Google, and design. Be sure to include tornado facts.
When your design is complete and approved begin work!
Due by Thursday!
Finish the STEAL Character Chart. It is due no later than Wednesday.
Mod: Watch the "I Have Traits" Flocabulary video and complete the quiz.
Flocabulary - Add yourself to the correct class period.
Period 1 Code XRVZ9M
Period 3 Code 5YF85P
Period 5 Code TBHDB2
Period 6 Code VT8GHB
ALL CLASSES
“We Should All Be Dead!”
http://www.onlinedigitalpubs.com/publication/?i=42343
Before reading:
Explain the difference between nonfiction and fiction. In which genre would you expect to find descriptive details, suspense, interesting characters, and metaphors and similes? When these elements are applied to nonfiction to create a compelling story, it is called narrative nonfiction.
What is tornado alley? Where is it located?
During reading:
Complete a story panel of the main ideas of each paragraph.
Create a list of details from the story that create images of people’s experiences during the outbreak.
Wednesday
ALL STEAL Character Charts DUE!
Periods 1, 5, 6
Log onto Vocabulary.com. Complete the Elements of Fiction unit.
Period 3
Read Theory/Vocabulary.com
Tornado Pop Up Book!
Google, and design. Be sure to include tornado facts.
When your design is complete and approved begin work!
Due by Thursday!
Period 3 - WSABD Option: Summarize story, complete bubble quiz, and answer questions. (Or complete panels, etc.)
ALL CLASSES
“We Should All Be Dead!”
http://www.onlinedigitalpubs.com/publication/?i=42343
Use panels to answer the questions.
After reading:
Rewrite the facts you found in the article as a series of at least eight newspaper headlines. Headlines use just a few words to relate key information.
Where does the title of this article come from? How does it reflect the main idea of the article?
Which details show how powerful the tornado in Xenia was?
Why did the Super Outbreak occur? Why were people unprepared for it?
What has changed between 1974 and today that allows scientists to predict tornadoes?
Why do you think the author included Vicki Gamble’s memories of the tornado?
Complete the Bubble Test. (1-10)
Extension: Use what you learned about narrative nonfiction to describe a weather-related event (a snowstorm, a flood, a blackout during a storm, etc.) from your own life. Write in third-person and use descriptive details, suspense, and metaphors or similes.
Thursday
Periods 1, 5, 6
Log onto Vocabulary.com. Complete the Analogy unit.
Period 3
Read Theory/Vocabulary.com
Analogies
PowerPoint Notes in Notes/Handout section called analogies notes.
Standard Deviants Video “Analogies” (24 minutes)
Video Discussion Questions
What does Staple:Fasten mean?
What is a marriage sentence?
What traps should you avoid?
Name one of the six categories.
The six categories of analogies are use, group, type of, size and position, cause and effect, and not relationships.
Bridges!
Find Your Mate Activity!
Complete Analogy Sentences 1, 2, 3, and 4 Review Sheet.
Friday
Periods 1, 5, 6
Log onto Vocabulary.com. Complete the Analogy 2 unit.
Period 3
Read Theory/Vocabulary.com
Analogies continued...
Remediate and Review