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

The First Day of School....9/4

What is this course all about? Who are our teachers?
1. Quick course outline & general routines
2. Guessing game...Who are your teachers?
3. Write our biographies!
4. Your symbol
Part 2
1. Daily job
2. Cause/effect & SLANT
3. Integrity & "The Moocher"
HW: Finish Moocher pre-reading/reading, course outline signed, cause/effect sheet complete

Summer vacation!!