Thursday, November 9th

Writing Day!

• Notes: You'll take a few notes about structure and key elements to include in this essay. 
• Then you'll have WORK TIME to get this essay written. During this time, I'll check in with you one-on-one about your essay and your grade in my class.

Wednesday, November 8th

• Reading and Notes: We'll finish reading and discussion Ch. 5 of Lord of the Flies.  
• Then you'll have WORK TIME for the following:
• Moral Courage Essay (Due Monday, 11/13)
• Conferences: 
• Topic
• Sources

Tuesday, November 7th

• Reading and Notes: We'll continue reading and discussing Ch. 5 of Lord of the Flies. We left off yesterday at the bottom of page 80.
• Notes: We'll go over how to cite quotations in your papers, using quotation marks, lead-ins, and parenthetical citations. Then we'll all work together to set up formatting and works cited pages for your papers. 
• WORK TIME:
• You'll work on researching for and writing your essay. (Due Monday, 11/13)
• Blitz Conferences: I'll check in for two-three minute conferences with each of you, at which time you'll share your selected topic and sources. If needed, I'll make some suggestions to help you along. 

Monday, November 6th

• Notebook Response: You'll begin by crafting a 1/2 to 1 page notebook response in which you answer the following question and give examples to support your answer:
• In the film Life is Beautiful, how does Guido use creativity and humor to protect his son, his wife, and himself from the Nazis?
• We'll discuss your answers.
• Reading and Notes: We'll read and discuss the first few pages of Ch. 5 together.
• Finally, I'll introduce your first major essay topic: Describe a person who acted with moral courage. What can be learned from his or her actions and how do the lessons relate to you?
• You'll complete and turn in a Pre-Writing Reflection Sheet.
• We'll go over the specific guidelines for the paper.
• You'll have WORK TIME for the following:
• Vocabulary Page: Ch. 5 (Due Today)
• Work on your Moral Courage paper.

Friday, November 3rd

We'll continue viewing and discussing the film Life is Beautiful. You'll prepare to begin writing your explanatory ("How To") essays next week.

Thursday, November 2nd

• Notes: We'll go over what's required for writing a summary. 
• You'll take the Ch. 3-4 Reading Quiz. Hint: A mirage is an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions. They often appear at midday, when the temperature is the hottest. 
• We'll continue viewing and discussing the film Life is Beautiful, looking for differences and similarities to Lord of the Flies. 
• Finally, you'll have about 30 minutes of WORK TIME for the following:
• Visit ushmm.org and select one page to read about under the "Rescue and Resistance" heading. After you've read the webpage, write a one paragraph summary in your class notebook. (Remember to date and label it for full credit!)
• Finally, work on the Vocabulary Page for Ch. 5. (Due Monday)

Wednesday, November 1st

• Reading and Notes: We'll begin with a quick review of yesterday's reading followed by reading and discussing the rest of Ch. 4 of Lord of the Flies. 
• Notes: We'll talk about how to write a summary. 
• Then you'll visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's website and locate the "Rescue and Resistance" section of the site. You'll choose at least three of the six listed pages and read them carefully. 
• Response: Finally, you'll write a one paragraph summary of what you read about in your notebook.
• We'll begin viewing and discussing the film Life is Beautiful.