Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Wednesday 10-26-16

Week #11
Unit 2: Determining and Developing Central Ideas
Guiding Question: In a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be”, how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?

Warm-Up:
The Washington Post: Maya Angelou
* TBQs
Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Mini-Lesson:
The Giver and The Outsiders Plot Guide

Class Work:
Unit 2 Novel Assessment
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text;
Debrief:
How did the Plot Guide help you with the assessment?

Homework:
The Noble Experience
* TBQs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.5
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Notes:
Spirit Week Next Week: 
Monday: Halloween Costumes
Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wednesday: Rocky Top Spirit Day
Thursday: Crazy Outfit Day
Friday: House Color Day:  Sun = orange
We will be on an assembly schedule on Monday and Friday next week.