10/1/12 to 10/5/12

Monday, October 1:
1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars
2.  Continue The Outsiders Character Chart
3.  Review Mood and Tone
4.  Start Chapter 2
HW: NO HW!

Tuesday, October 2:
1.  Quick Writes
2.  Mood and Tone
3.  The Outsiders
4.  Vocabulary
HW: Study your vocabulary.

Wednesday, October 3:
Computer Lab!
1.  Blog Comments
2.  Continue Mood and Tone
HW: Study your vocabulary.

Thursday, October 4:
1.  Quick Writes
2.  The Outsiders
HW: Study your vocabulary.

Friday, October 5:
1.  Quick Writes
2.  Vocabulary Quiz
3.  The Outsiders
HW: NO HW!

1.  Get out your Quick Writes.
2.  Get out your Elements of Fiction Vocab sheet (the one about character, setting, etc.).
3.  Answer this Quick Write:

In 1-2 paragraphs, SUMMARIZE Chapter 1 of The Outsiders.  (What we've read so far.)

Quick Write 9/27/12

Good Morning!

Start a NEW sheet for your Quick Writes.  Set it up in MLA.

Today's Quick Write:
We've already learned that Ponyboy and the rest of his friends have many conflicts.  Make two lists in your Quick Write today . . . one of Pony's INTERNAL conflicts, and one of his EXTERNAL conflicts.  Be ready to share with your class.

Outsiders Vocabulary Quiz 1

Get out a blank piece of paper.  Set it up in MLA format.  Title it "Outsiders Vocab Quiz 1."

Directions: Read each sentence.  Decide which word should go in the blank space.  Write the word ONLY on your quiz.  Cover up your answers!

1.  I can't understand it when Mrs. Hislop speaks French in class.  She is being (blank).

2.  If you (blank), you look tired and sleepy.  Don't forget to sit up straight.

3.  My little brother was crying last night.  I was in a (blank) mood, so I gave him a hug.

4.  When I found shaving cream smeared all over the mirror and a sneaky grin on my sister's face, I felt (blank).

5.  I told Mrs. Hislop that a dragon ate my homework, but she looked (blank).

6.  I hate it when teachers explain their subjects (blank).  It's so hard for me to understand.

7.  Don't (blank)! I wasn't really going to hit you!

8.  I was (blank) with fear when I saw the killer attack squirrel outside!

9.  You wouldn't be using your (blank) if you went down a dark alley filled with bad guys in the middle of the night!

9/24/12 to 9/28/12

Monday, 9/24/12:

1.  Binder Reminders/Calendars

2.  Continue The Outsiders

HW: Study your vocabulary chart.

Tuesday, 9/25/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Continue The Outsiders/Conflict

HW: Study your vocabulary chart.  Quiz tomorrow.

Wednesday, 9/26/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Vocabulary Quiz

3.  Continue The Outsiders/Conflict

HW: Character Chart

Thursday, 9/27/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Continue The Outsiders/Conflict

HW: No HW!

Friday, 9/28/12:

1.  Quick Write

2.  Mood and Tone

3.  Continue The Outsiders

HW: No HW!

Quick Write 9/21/12

New seating chart!

After we're settled, do the following:

1.  Get out your Anticipation Guide

2.  Get out your vocabulary sheet for The Outsiders

3.  Get out your Quick Writes.

TODAY'S QUICK WRITE:

Write about a time you felt like an outsider . . . 1-2 paragraphs.

The Outsiders Anticipation Guide

Due: 9/24/13
Blog Post Updated 9/23/13

Write 1 paragraph EACH about whether or not you agree with the following statements, and why:

1.  Fighting is okay if you don't use weapons.

2.  If something makes you angry, you should run away.

3.  A person who dresses nice and takes care of himself or herself is a good person.

4.  As long as no one knows or gets hurt, it's no big deal to cheat.

5.  You should only be friends with people who are like you.

6.  Write a ONE PARAGRAPH prediction about the characters and conflicts in The Outsiders.