Good Morning!

Please do THIS Quick Write.  Then we will update our binder reminders and calendars.

1.  Quick Write
2.  Binder Reminders
3.  Study your vocab #2 if you finish both.

PLEASE WRITE A PARAGRAPH TO ME IN YOUR QUICK WRITES ABOUT HOW THE DAY WENT WITH THE SUBSTITUTE ON FRIDAY.  THANKS!

10/15/12 to 10/19/12

Monday, October 15:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Quick Write
3.  Collect Quick Writes
4.  Review Chapter 3/4 of The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocab.  Quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 16:
1.  Vocab Quiz (Outsiders Unit 1 and 2; Elements of Fiction)
2.  Collect Outsiders Vocab 2 and Elements of Fiction Vocab
3.  The Outsiders
HW: NO HW!

Wednesday, October 17:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Grammar: Punctuation
3.  The Outsiders
HW: Finish Grammar Worksheet

Thursday, October 18:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Review Grammar HW
3.  The Outsiders
HW: Mood and Tone Worksheet

Friday, October 19:
1.  Quick Write
2.  Review Mood and Tone
3.  The Outsiders
HW: NO HW!

Mood and Tone

In your Quick Writes today, write a sentence explaining the DIFFERENCE between MOOD and TONE.  You may look at your Elements of Fiction Vocab sheet if you wish.

Thanks!  Gracias!  Merci!

Quick Write 10/9/12

Quick Write 10/9/12

What does Cherry Valance mean when she says, "Things are rough all over"?  Write at least one paragraph explaining what she's talking about.  Look at Chapter 2 if you need help.

10/8 to 10/12

Monday, October 8:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Vocab #2
3.  The Outsiders
4.  Foreshadowing
HW: Study vocab.

Tuesday, October 9:
1.  QW
2.  Finish Vocab #2
3.  The Outsiders
4.  Mood
HW: Write a very short (1 paragraph) story with a scary mood.  

Wednesday, October 10:
1.  QW
2.  The Outsiders
3.  Review Tone
HW: Finish your Tone Play

Thursday, October 11:
1.  QW
2.  Review Mood and Tone
3.  The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocab.

Friday, October 12:
1.  Mood and Tone TEST
NO HW!

Good Morning!

Please get out: 

1.  Character Chart

2.  Elements of Fiction Notes

3.  The Outsiders Vocab #1

4.  The Outsiders Vocab #2 (from yesterday)

If you haven't already, go through Vocab #2 and rate your knowledge of each word.

10/2/12

Good Morning!

Please get out your character chart.  You will have around ten minutes to fill out the following sections COMPLETELY:

1.  Physical Traits
2.  Personality Traits

If you're done with that, you can also start trying to find AT LEAST ONE GREAT QUOTE for each character.

Remember, you do not have to worry about Bob Sheldon or Randy Anderson at this point.  You can START on Cherry Valance if you are already there.