Monday and Tuesday 11/4, 11/5

7th grade

Objective
I will become familiar with theme.
Agenda
1. Bellwork: IAN pg 20

Title: Theme               11/4

Copy these notes onto the top of IAN pg 20:

A theme is a message about life and human nature. It reveals what is important to the author or a culture.

·      A theme is not the topic.

·      A theme is not the plot.

·      A theme is the message the author believes is true.

When speaking about theme, start with: “The author believes that…” 

2. Intro to theme
3. Library visit
-Newsela of the week
-return/renew/check out books
-OTTER
Homework
read one full book by winter break

8th grade

Objective
I will conclude my analysis of The Outsider.
Agenda
1. Bellwork: riddles
2. "The Outsider"
-one-pager (periods 6, 7)
-conclude reading (period 1)
3. Library visit
-Newsela of the week
-return/renew/check out books
-OTTER
Homework
read one full book by winter break