Today in Class...10/1

What should I take away from The Outsiders?
1. Outsiders stations
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2. Period 7: Library to finish Coolages
Period 8: Spelling pre-test
(Tomorrow is flip-flopped)
HW: Outsiders test Wednesday
Make a plan to see us if you owe anything! (Quiz, notes, speech...)

Today in Class...9/28

How can we effectively navigate the Post-Standard?
What type of election coverage does the Post Standard have? Where can we find it?
1. Quickly review/discuss television commercials
2. Library: Post-Standard/Election Bingo!!!!
HW: Make sure speech is all set, Outsiders test next Wednesday!

Today in Class...9/27

What does "Nothing Gold Can Stay" have to do with The Outsiders?
Do television commercials use the same advertising techniques? (& will campaign ads????)
1. Good news!!! No quiz today...
BUT: Please have ALL notes out, ready to hand in. Be ready for Outsiders novel test on Oct 3rd!
2. Poem groups & poem performances
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3. Analyzing persuasive techniques in television commercials
HW: Make sure candidate speech is revised/all set, See us for next novel!

Today in Class...9/26

What is my current reading comp level?
Are we easily persuaded?
1. SRI- Computer Lab
*Bring your Outsiders work or book to read
OR...Revise your speech!
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2. Persuasive techniques
Looking through magazines....
HW: Outsiders section 3 due Thursday

Today in Class...9/25

Happy LAT day!!
1. ELA 8 LAT... Relax and do your best.
2. Done before others? Use the time for Outsiders catch up or read your new book!
HW: Outsiders section 3 due Thursday

Today in Class...9/24

Why didn't we discuss the poem yet??? :)
1. 8th grade...the reality of testing :(
2. Literary elements continued..
3. Poem: Group task
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4. Critically analyzing media
HW: Outsiders (last section) due Thursday
Send us your speech!

Today in Class...9/21

Where did the political parties come from?
1. Brainpop...Political parties/presidential election background
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2. Candidate match game
3. Work on typing speeches
HW: Finish typing speeches, Outsiders section 3 due Thursday

Today in Class...9/20

1. Outsiders quiz
2. Catch up time
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3. Library: Set up Google accounts & work on speeches
HW: Outsiders section 2 due next Thurs
See us for next book

Today in Class...9/19

Can a Soc/Greaser conflict really happen? Does it happen?
1. 20/20 story: "Punks and Jocks"
2. Post-viewing activity
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3. Character presentations...Be proud!
HW: Outsiders section 2 due Thurs
See us for next book!

Today in Class...9/18

Where do we see examples of lit elements in The Outsiders?
What is informative text? How do I write it?
1. Share your creative stories
2. Literary element search
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3. Writing task: Introduce a candidate
HW: Outsiders section 2 due Thursday, quiz Thursday
See us for next book.

Today in class...9/17

Do I remember how to write well?...

1. Check in with the candidates, Outsiders and (per 3) quiz

2. Catch up time

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3. Dazzle us with your writing!!

Hw: Outsiders section 2 & notes due thurs

See us for next book 

Today in Class...9/14

What do I know about the presidential candidates?
1. Current events folder/process
2. Vote
3. Library research
Hw: Outsiders section 2 due Thursday.
See us for new novel! (When finished with Outsiders..)

Today in Class....9/13

What do I know and what do I think about The Outsiders?
1. Quiz Chapters 1-4
2. What do you think so far?..Discussion
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3. Finish Characterization posters...Efficiency!!
HW: Outsiders section 2 due next Thursday!! Finished with The Outsiders? See us for your next book!!!

NOTE: You do not need to be reading your "Beyond The Outsiders" book choice while you are reading The Outsiders. You will see us for the book AFTER you finish. Any/all books you choose to read in Integrity unit must be completed (with follow-up activity) by October 15th.

Today in Class...9/12

How can we characterize the characters from The Outsiders?
1. Characterize a president
2. Characterization game..Who am I?
3. "Life size characterizations" rules/procedures
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4. Group task: Go to it!
HW: Outsiders 1-4 quiz tomorrow and chapter notes

Today in Class...9/11

What is characterization?
What is connotation?
1. Organize binders & label sections
2. Beyond The Outsiders....What book is next for me?
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3. Characterization quick notes and activity
4. "Rolling story"
HW: Outsiders section 1 due Thursday, quiz Thursday

Today in Class...9/10

Why remember 9/11?
1. Overview
2. Video
3. Dedication
HW: Finish dedication, Outsiders reading & notes

Today in Class...9/7

How does The Outsiders relate to the theme of integrity?
1. Timelines ready to hand in
2. Class picture
3. Travel to the past...The 60's!
4. Outsiders procedures/reading schedule/note-taking
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1. Begin reading The Outsiders and note-taking
HW: Keep Outsiders reading schedule in mind! Materials due on Monday

Today in Class...9/6

What has happened since you were born?
1. FAQ's about ELA Honors (Connections)
2. "The Moocher" follow-up
3. Your timeline
Part 2-
1. Continue with timeline activity & Say "CHEESE!"
HW: Finish timeline, if necessary

Today in Class...9/5

What is integrity?
1. Revisit course outline and share
2. "Get acquainted!" activity
3. Desk Olympics
Part 2
1. "The Moocher"...a short story
2. Post-reading activities
HW: Finish Moocher post-reading