Today in Class...1/26

Periods 2/6:
1. Discuss Chapter 4- group questions
2. Begin Chapter 5
*note- Chapter 5 read by tomorrow
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3. Go over Argumentative article (Smart Guns)
4. Paraphrasing and Plagiarism-- two important P's Paraphrasing notes
HW:  Chapter 5 due tmrrw

Periods 3,7.9:
1. (Very) short story and activity--
-Stereotype The Dinner Party
HW: Finish "The Dinner Party" work

Today in Class...1/23

Periods 2/6:
1. Argumentative Writing Workshop
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2. Finish up from earlier
3. Stay Current Friday
Chapter 4 due Monday
Share introductions (with added leads) by Monday

Periods 3,7,9:
1. Short answer question
2. Stay Current Friday
Finish final copy of short answer

Today in Class...1/22

Periods 2,6:
Happy Birthday Maddie!
1. Pearl Quiz
2. Reading time
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3. Argumentative introductions...Add leads
Pearl Chapter 4

Periods 3,7,9:
1. The Bet/Silence last step
*Perfecting the short answer response Short answer recipe
2. Free reading books?...
HW: ROUGH draft of short answer response
*Don't forget to "Submit your Selfie" for the contest!

Today in Class...1/20

Periods 2,6:
1. Discuss The Pearl (Chapters 1-2)
2. Symbolism in The Pearl
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3. Argumentative (mini) topic-- "flash draft"
HW: The Pearl Chapter 3 by Thursday (quiz Thursday)

Periods 3,7,9:
1. "The Bet" and "The Silence" comparison task
The Bet

Today in Class...1/16

Period 2:
1: Partner discuss/work on questions- ThePearl
2. Read on
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HW: Chapter 2 Pearl due Tuesday 

Periods 3,7:
OPTIONS:
1. Read free reading book
2. Get free reading book (and then read)
3. Extra credit Stay Current- 5 points added to an assignment/quiz/test
-Watch CNN Student News and answer questions--Which news story of the week stood out to you the most? Explain, providing details from the newscast. -3 points added to an assignment/quiz/test
-Read New York Times article about the El Capitan free climber summit! Fill out Stay Current sheet
HW: Be sure your "The Bet" questions are done and done WELL

Today in Class...1/15

Periods 2/6:
1. Terms packet...Go over first two terms
2. Pearl reading time-- index card check in
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3. Revolving topics...finish last one, clean up unfinished topics
Discuss
Hw: The Pearl Chapter 1 due tomorrow- notes optional

Periods 3,7,9:
1. Finish "The Bet"
2. Post-reading questions
HW: Finish Bet questions

Today in Class...1/14

Periods 2/6:
1. Check in with parables
2. The Pearl... background notes
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3. Revolving controversial topics continued...
HW: The Pearl Chapter 1 due Friday (notes optional- recommended) 

Periods 3,7,9:
1. Short story, "The Bet"