Thursday and Friday 12/13, 12/14

**all classes: STAR progress monitoring tests on Monday 12/17**

7th Grade

Objective
I will identify, analyze, and draw conclsuions about an author's purpose for writing.
Agenda
"Women in Aviation" textbook pages 43-48
-read-aloud
-notes: IAN pg 21 (cornell format)
-Author's purpose: IAN pg 20
-Activities: IAN pg 22
Homework
None

8th Grade

Objective
I will demonstrate understanding of the elements of plot in a story.
Agenda
"My Favorite Chaperone" textbook pages 3-26
-notes: IAN pg 33
-bellwork: In the bottom section of IAN pg 32, write a complete summary of "My Favorite Chaperone" which includes the main characters, main conflict, and its resolution.
-plot diagram: IAN pg 35, notes and plot diagram based on this presentation: Plot Diagrams
-Activities: IAN pg 34 - Analyzing the Text questions from textbook pg 29 (pick 6 of the 7), Critical Vocab questions from textbook page 30.
Homework
Complete your classwork; I will check it on Monday