Author Archives: Amanda Lichocki

Oct15

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #3, read and annotate for Subject and Tone. Hours 1-3, please also read and annotate for Audience and Purpose. Hours 4 and 6 please respond to the following prompt today since I will not see you tomorrow:
  • Do you agree that digital access is a “fundamental civil rights issue?”
  • Highlight textual evidence
  • Label and explain all annotations
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
• MDG-Plot Diagram
  • Create a plot diagram flow map of the major events in “The Most Dangerous Game.” Reference the plot diagram flow map in your binder.
• Reminder-Tomorrow is a half day. Hours 1,2, and 3 only. Dismissal time is 10:30 am. Please donate cans, non-perishables, drinks, or cash to the food drive! Tomorrow is the last day to donate. Help us win the competition against Dearborn High!!

Oct14

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #3, read and annotate for Audience and Purpose.
  • Highlight textual evidence
  • Label and explain all annotations
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes
• MDG-Complete Elements of a Short Story Tree Map for “The Most Dangerous Game.” Reading should be complete.
  • Reference the tree map in your binder.
  • The Most Dangerous Game Complete SS

Oct13

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #3, read and annotate for Speaker and Occasion. 
  • Highlight textual evidence
  • Label and explain all annotations
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
• MDG-Read pg.’s 28-36 (complete the short story)
  • Complete a Triple Entry Journal as you read
    • Column 1-Summarize only pg.’s 28-36
    • Column 2-Make 2 inferences with textual evidence and page #’s
    • Column 3- Make 1 connection, ask one question, define one new vocab term
• Reminder-Bring your canned goods and non-perishable donations to school any day this week! You may also donate cash. $1=4 cans!!
  • Tomorrow is a 1/2 day. You will attend hours 4, 5, and 6. The bell for 4th hour will ring at 11:05!

Oct12

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Read and Annotate Article of the Week #3 for Connections only.
  • AoW #3Digital Access
  • Highlight textual evidence.
• • Label and explain all annotations.
    • Text to Text
    • Text to Self
    • Text to World
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
• MDG-Begin reading “The Most Dangerous Game.” Read pages 19-27. Complete a Bubble Map for General Zaroff. Make sure to include textual evidence and page numbers.
  • The Most Dangerous Game Complete SS

Oct9

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #2, respond to the following prompt in 1-2 paragraphs.
  • You must provide textual evidence to support your claim.
  • Your quote must be correctly embedded.
    • Do you agree or disagree with the author’s argument?
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
• MDG-Pre-Reading Activity

Oct8

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #2, read and annotate for Subject and Tone. Reference SOAPSTone and your Tone words.
  • Highlight textual evidence.
  • Label and explain all annotations.
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
  • Reflection: What kind of message does the author want the reader to get from this book/story?
• MDG– Pre-Reading Activity
  • Lion Killing Article-Read article.
  • Write your thoughts about the article in 1-2 paragraphs.
  • Are all human beings civilized? Respond.
• Reminder-Tomorrow’s spirit week theme is wear pink for breast cancer awareness! Also, remember to wear pink to tomorrow’s homecoming game at 7:30!!

Oct7

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #2, read and annotate for Audience and Purpose.
  • Highlight textual evidence
  • Label and explain all annotations
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
  • Reflection: In 3-5 sentences, summarize your novel thus far. 
• MDG-Elements of a Short Story
• Reminder: Tomorrow’s Spirit Week theme is Michigan Day. Wear your MSU,  U of M, Detroit, etc. apparel. Anything showing your pride in our state!

Oct6

Reminders

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

Reminders

• Tomorrow is Late Start!
• Wear Captain America gear or Red, White, and Blue tomorrow for Spirit Week!

Oct6

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #2, read and annotate for Speaker and Occasion.
  • Highlight textual evidence
  • Label and explain all annotations
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes
  • Reflection- Which character can you connect with most in your book?
• MDG-Plot Diagram-Copy the Plot Diagram Flow Map. Keep in your binder under the notes tab.
  • Plot Diagram Flow Map

Oct2

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Amanda Lichocki

• SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #1, respond to the following prompt in 1-2 paragraphs.
  • You must provide textual evidence to support your claim.
  • Your quote must be correctly embedded.
    • Should parents allow their kids to play football?
• SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
• CM#1-Portfolio Set-up and Goal Setting.