Tuesday and Wednesday 5/8 5/9

7th Grade

Objective
I will reach Camp 3 on my ascent of Everest.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: 1. Why does Peak call his father Josh instead of Dad?

2. At first, why did Josh say Peak needed a physical?

3. What was the real reason?

Lesson: Camp 3 reading in "Peak" (pages 45-66) with worksheet and symbolic notes
Homework
None

8th Grade

Objective
I will make inferences about the theme of a poem.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: Journal - What specific moment do YOU think marks the transition from childhood to adulthood? (In "Marigolds" the narrator thought it was the moment she realized the mistake she made and the damage she'd caused. Other might think it's when you get your license, move out, get a dog, etc. What about you?)
Lesson: Read textbook pages 229-231, take Cornell Notes
Cornell questions to answer:

o   Who is Audre Lorde?

o   Who is Pat Mora?

o   What is our purpose for reading these poems?

o   What is ‘theme’?

o   What does the title “Hanging Fire” suggest about the theme?

o   What can we infer about the speaker in “Hanging Fire”?

o   Who is the speaker in “Teenagers”?

o   What image is repeated in both poems?

o   What similes do you notice in “Teenagers”?

Homework
None