Thursday and Friday 4/12 4/13

7th Grade

Objective
I will identify and analyze the parts of a personal essay.
Agenda
Planner/prep
sign up for book/book report
Bellwork: Answer this question thoroughly- How does the story of Sonny the elephant reveal John Bergmann's compassionate character?
Lesson: complete Close Reader workbook pages 107-112
Homework
Book report due 4/30

8th Grade

Objective
I will identify the motives of characters in a story.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: define these words- poignant, squalor, retribution, impotent, stoicism, exuberance, perverse, degradation, ostensible, bravado
Lesson: complete "Marigolds" in textbook (pages 213-224) and begin Cornell notes on story
Homework
Book report due 4/30