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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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!

Monday, September 17, 2012

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.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

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 

Friday, September 14, 2012

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..)

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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