Category Archives: Class News

Oct20

SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #4, read and annotate for Speaker and Occasion.
- Highlight textual evidence.
- Label and explain all annotations.
SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
- Reflection: From what point of view did the author choose to tell the story? Why might he or she have chosen to tell the story from this characters point of view? Use examples from the text to support your response.
MDG-Complete the Cause and Effect and Compare and Contrast activities using the appropriate thinking maps.
- Thinking Map Activities MDG
Homework-Review Narrative Text 4-Square for the District Assessment on Thursday. Review “The Most Dangerous Game” text for the test on Friday.
- Four Square Narrative FILLED IN
- The Most Dangerous Game Complete SS

Oct19

SLOT-Read and annotate Article of the Week #4 for Connections.
- AoW #4 School Lunches
- Highlight textual evidence
- Label and explain all annotations
  - Text to Text
  - Text to Self
  - Text to World
SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
- Reflection: What would be a good theme for this book? Explain.
MDG-Review Elements of a short story in “The Most Dangerous Game.” Create a bubble map for General Zaroff. Use examples from the text starting on pg. 23. Make sure to cite the text and give the page numbers of your examples.
- The Most Dangerous Game Complete SS

Oct16

Hours 1-3 Only!

SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #3, respond to the following prompt in 1-2 paragraphs. Honors must respond in 2 paragraphs.
- You must provide textual evidence to support your claim
- Your quote must be correctly embedded
  - Do you agree that digital access is a “fundamental civil rights issue?”
SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
MDG-Elements of a short story tree map for “The Most Dangerous Game.” Reference the tree map in your binder. Submit tree map and both triple journals.

Oct15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!