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 * Mon., May 23 || Typing final essay-due Tuesday. ||
 * Tues., May 24 || Typing final essay-due at the end of the period today. ||
 * Wed., May 25 || Adventureland! ||
 * Thurs., May 26 || Last day of school. Farewell to one of the best classes I've known. Thank you for your kindness and hard work. You've all got a place in my heart, and I wish you the best at the high school! Don't forget what I've taught you! ||
 * Fri., May 27 || Summer Break!!! ||

HOMEWORK: Read __The House on Mango Street__, pgs. 90-100 Update 3 mind webs as much as possible--gathering evidence for essay. || Introduce 5 Paragraph Essay (Character Analysis) NO IRP DUE! My gift to you! || Begin typing Final Draft- Final Draft due at end of class Tuesday, 5/24. || Mind Web Topics and Guidelines Character Analysis Essay Step-by-Step Version Character Analysis Essay Independent Version
 * Mon., May 16 || __The House on Mango Street__, pgs. 74-89 (in class)
 * Tues., May 17 || Finish __The House on Mango Street__
 * Wed., May 18 || Write Essay-Rough Draft due at beginning of class Friday. ||
 * Thurs., May 19 || Write Essay-Rough Draft due at beginning of class Friday. ||
 * Fri., May 20 || Essay Rough Draft due at beginning of period.

Add to flip book Create/add to mind webs || IRP Due 1 week || __The House on Mango Street__, pgs. 39-52 Add to flip book Add to mind webs Respond to 8 questions on assignment sheet (due by end of period) || Add to flip book Add to mind webs BRI Testing during class Respond to 7 questions || Add to flip book Add to mind webs || Add to flip book Add to mind webs || Flip Book Guidelines Mind Web Topics and Guidelines Tuesday's 8 Questions (Assignment Sheet) Wednesday's 7 Questions (Assignment Sheet) Superstition Images (mentioned in "Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water")
 * Mon., May 9 || __The House on Mango Street__, pgs. 29-38
 * Tues., May 10
 * Wed., May 11 || __The House on Mango Street__, pgs. 53-66
 * Thurs., May 12 || __The House on Mango Street__, pgs. 67-78
 * Fri., May 13 || __The House on Mango Street__, pgs. 79-88

Link to "The Walrus and the Carpenter"-from Alice in Wonderland, original poem by Lewis Carrol (mentioned in "Edna's Ruthie") @http://youtu.be/Nql1_RKwQt0

Create flip book, begin __The House on Mango Street__, record in flip book, pgs. 3-9 || Group work: 3 Tasks. Continue __The House on Mango Street__, record in flip book, pgs. 10-16 || Continue __The House on Mango Street__, record in flip book, pgs. 17-20 || Dinner Dance 6:30-9:30 || Continue __The House on Mango Street__, record in flip book, pgs. 21-30
 * Mon., May 2 || Discussion Web activity in class--Black/White, White Privilege ||
 * Tues., May 3 || Due: IRP
 * Wed., May 4 || Due: Name Paragraph
 * Thurs., May 5 || Class discussion: The House on Mango Street
 * Fri., May 6

|| Flip Book Guidelines Group Tasks, Day 2 __The House on Mango Street__ Name Paragraph Assignment

MAP Goal Setting-individual student/teacher conference. Assignment: Revise two of your transitions paragraphs by applying peer edits and what we have learned about Organization and Word Choice--due Friday. || IRP Due week || Irony, Using context clues to determine the meaning of new words (Latin, Greek origin) || Video: Black/White, perspective and synthesis || Transitions Written Assignment
 * Mon., April 25 || Analyzing Word Choice (Literary Devices and Sensory Details) in "Simile: Willow and Ginko" (pg. 215, L.A. book).
 * Tues., April 26
 * Wed., April 27 || MAP Testing ||
 * Thurs., April 28 || MAP Testing ||
 * Fri., April 29 || Revised transitions paragraphs due

Transitions-Definitions Group 1: Search for additional transitions to add to list, work on written assignment (4 of 6) Group 2: Small group instruction, Interactive flip chart, begin written assignment (4 of 6) || Dinner Dance Slideshow Pics Due Today || Transitions Written Assignment Due. Word Choice (6+1) In-class writing activity || Literary Devices In-class writing assignment-due at end of period. ||
 * Mon., April 18 || Organization (6+1)
 * Tues., April 19 || IRP Due, Transitions Written Assignment, Skills Tutor: Clear Writing and Paragraphs (anchor activity) ||
 * Wed., April 20
 * Thurs., April 21 || Word Choice in the Gettysburg Address
 * Fri., April 22 || No School-Conference Comp Day, Good Friday

|| Transitions Master List Transitions Matching Flipchart (group 2) Transitions Written Assignment Word Choice Power Point Word Choice in-class activity Gettysburg Address article

Work on Discussion 4 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Finish reading Holocaust Novel Study book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 4--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete "Sifting the Topic from the Details" graphic organizer--after reading, select the 5 most important topics/events/etc. of your book and list in the left column. Then include details about each topic in the right column. Choose carefully! 4. Complete Story Map. Use details and explain everything you write! || IRP Due-1 Week! || Day 11 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 4 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Finish reading Holocaust Novel Study book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 4--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete "Sifting the Topic from the Details" graphic organizer--after reading, select the 5 most important topics/events/etc. of your book and list in the left column. Then include details about each topic in the right column. Choose carefully! 4. Complete Story Map. Use details and explain everything you write! || Work on Discussion 4 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Finish reading Holocaust Novel Study book. 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 4--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete "Sifting the Topic from the Details" graphic organizer--after reading, select the 5 most important topics/events/etc. of your book and list in the left column. Then include details about each topic in the right column. Choose carefully! 4. Complete Story Map. Use details and explain everything you write! || ac.corek12.com || DINNER DANCE $ DUE-to be guaranteed a souvenir! || Discussion 4 Materials due. Discussion 4 (Final novel study discussion)-speaking and listening skills assessed. Holocaust unit student feedback surve y ||
 * Mon., April 11 || Day 10 Holocaust Novel Study
 * Tues., April 12
 * Wed., April 13 || Day 12 Holocaust Novel Study
 * Thurs., April 14 || Skills Tutor Unit: "Clear Writing and Paragraphs"
 * Fri., April 15

Discussion Prep Sheets Generic Literature Questions

Sifting the Topic from the Details Story Map

__Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud Day 7 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 3 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read third 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 3--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete Double Entry Diary **OR** note cards for "Save the Last Word For Me" activity. 4. Complete ONE of the two remaining "Making Connections" sheets--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. || IRP Due || IRP Due! __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud Day 8 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 3 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read third 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 3--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete Double Entry Diary **OR** note cards for "Save the Last Word For Me" activity. 4. Complete ONE of the two remaining "Making Connections" sheets--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. || 2-Hour Late Start || Transitions Pre-Assessment Skills Tutor Unit: "Clear Writing and Paragraphs" ac.corek12.com || Day 9 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 3 Responsibilities (listed below)- DUE TOMORROW! 1. Read third 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 3--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete Double Entry Diary **OR** note cards for "Save the Last Word For Me" activity. 4. Complete ONE of the two remaining "Making Connections" sheets--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. || Discussion 3 Responsibilities due. || Discussion Prep Sheets Generic Literature Questions
 * Mon., April 4 || IRP Due Tomorrow!
 * Tues., April 5
 * Wed., April 6
 * Thurs., April 7 || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud
 * Fri., April 8 || Holocaust Novel Study Discussion 3

Double Entry Diary Save the Last Word for Me Activity Instructions Making Connections Sheets

Day 4 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 2 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read second 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 2--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete note cards for "Save the Last Word For Me" activity. 4. Complete ONE of the three "Making Connections" sheets--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. ||
 * Mon., Mar. 28 || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud
 * Tues., Mar. 29

IRP Due-1 Week! || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud Day 5 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 2 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read second 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 2--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete note cards for "Save the Last Word For Me" activity. || Day 6 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 2 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read second 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 2--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete note cards for "Save the Last Word For Me" activity. 4. Complete ONE of the three "Making Connections" sheets--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. || ac.corek12.com ||
 * Wed., Mar. 30 || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud
 * Thurs., Mar. 31 || Skills Tutor Unit: "Clear Writing and Paragraphs"
 * Fri., April 1

|| Holocaust Novel Study Discussion 2 Discussion 2 Responsibilities due. || Discussion Prep Sheets Generic Literature Questions Save the Last Word for Me Activity Instructions Making Connections Sheets

Go over Novel Study Expectations __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud || Day 1 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 1 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read first 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 1--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete Double Entry Diary 4. Complete Visualizing Activity--at least three visualizations per sense (ex: three things you were able to see, three things you were able to smell, etc. Also include why you were able to make these visualizations.) || Day 2 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 1 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read first 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 1--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete Double Entry Diary 4. Complete Visualizing Activity--at least three visualizations per sense (ex: three things you were able to see, three things you were able to smell, etc. Also include why you were able to make these visualizations.) || Day 3 Holocaust Novel Study Work on Discussion 1 Responsibilities (listed below) 1. Read first 1/4 of book 2. Complete Discussion Prep Sheet for Discussion 1--Rephrase the question in your response, write in complete sentences, be specific. 3. Complete Double Entry Diary 4. Complete Visualizing Activity-at least three visualizations per sense (ex: three things you were able to see, three things you were able to smell, etc. Also include why you were able to make these visualizations.) || Discussion 1 Responsibilities due Discussion 1--Assessed on speaking and listening skills. || Discussion Prep Sheets Generic Literature Questions Double Entry Diary Visualizing Activity
 * Mon., Mar. 21 || Distribute Holocaust Novel Study Books
 * Tues., Mar. 22 || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud
 * Wed., Mar. 23 || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud
 * Thurs., Mar. 24 || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud
 * Fri., Mar. 25 || __Four Perfect Pebbles__ teacher read aloud