Marshmallow Challenge

• MLA Review
• See Mrs. Lichocki for hand-outs

1. Create a circle map for each of the following traits: Presentation, Organization, Word Choice, and Conventions.

• Guiding Question: What are the most important aspects of the 6+1 Trait of (insert specific trait title)?

• Frame of Reference: Where did I get my information from?

2. Write one paragraph on a topic of your choice. Your paragraph should show me that you understand how to correctly use conventions and word choice.

REMINDER-From this point forward. If your binder does not have all required materials that Mrs. L asked you to have, you will receive a focus infraction for being unprepared for class. Your grade will also suffer because you will not have the materials you need to complete the assignments.

• Marshmallow Challenge!!
• This is a team-building exercise that must be done during class, with your table group. If you are absent, you will not be held responsible for today’s activity.

• Income Gap-Read Article of the Week
• Follow directions on the first page of the article. *There are 3 steps to this assignment!
• PLEASE REMEMBER: IF YOU ARE STILL HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH RA STRATEGIES, COME TO TUTORING! PEER TUTORING IS TUESDAY-FRIDAY FROM 2:30-3:30 IN ROOM D204. MRS. LICHOCKI TUTORS ON THURSDAYS FROM 2:15-3:15 IN ROOM A126!

• Create a flow map of the stages of the hero’s journey using examples from The Odyssey.
• Study for exams!
• Monday-No School
• Tuesday-Cocoa and Cram 6:15-7:15-Only those who have signed up in advance may attend the review session. Hour 1 Exam-7:20-8:50. Hour 2 Exam-9:00-10:30. Cocoa and Cram 10:35-12:30-You must be signed up for the appropriate session with your core teachers.

FOR EXTRA HELP WITH 4-SQUARE REVIEW:

• Four Square Informational FILLED IN – Copy
• Four Square Narrative FILLED IN

For those of you who asked, I have uploaded the vocabulary from “The Most Dangerous Game” to the blog. It can be found under the Cardmarking #1 tab.

• Create cloze notes for Part I of The Odyssey-Due Friday

• Continue The Odyssey film
• Part II cloze notes due tomorrow.
• 2014 LA Midterm Study Guide

Exam Schedule 1/20-1/24-Make sure you sign up for Cocoa and Cram!

Monday-No School

Tuesday:

• Hour 1 Exam-7:20-8:50
• Break-8:50-9:00
• Hour 2 Exam-9:00-10:30

Wednesday:

• Hour 3 Exam-7:20-8:50
• Break-8:50-9:00
• Hour 4 Exam-9:00-10:30

Thursday:

• Hour 5 Exam-7:20-8:50
• Break-8:50-9:00
• Hour 6 Exam-9:00-10:30

Friday: No School

• Continue reading Part II of The Odyssey over the weekend. All sections of the text can be found under the Cardmarking 3 tab on my blog page. Make sure you are completing the cloze notes as you read!
• Cloze notes due Tuesday, January 14th
• Review for exams-review/read all texts from semester, R.A. Strategies, Wordmapping, Thinking Maps, etc. Everything you need should be in your binder and/or the blog.