Wednesday and Thursday 11/6, 11/7

7th grade

objective
I will analyze the elements of a myth including theme.
agenda
1. Bellwork: IAN pg 21. Title: Critical Vocab - Icarus    11/7
Copy the four words and definitions from the margins of textbook pages 32-33.
2. "Icarus" textbook pages 31-34.
-read-aloud
-cornell notes (IAN pg 23)
-discussion
-analysis (IAN pg 22)
homework
finish a book by winter break

8th grade

objective
I will analyze an essay to determine viewpoint, counterarguments, and elements of language.
agenda
1. bellwork:  IAN pg 20. Title: Elements of Writing      11/7

Copy the following notes:

Style is the manner in which a text is written.

Word choice is the use of specific words to influence style.

Syntax is the way words are put together in phrases and sentences.

Figurative language is imaginative rather than literal.

Author’s viewpoint or perspective is their unique ideas, values, feelings, or beliefs that influence the writer’s view of a topic.

Counterarguments are opposing views the writer acknowledges.

2. "The Outsider" workbook pages 21-30
-one-pager
-short response (1st period)
3. "Scary Tales" textbook pages 99-101
-read-aloud
-discussion
-analysis
homework
finish a book by winter break