October 14

Humanities 8

Today we started off with a check-in and then students read chapter 8 of The Outsiders. 

Next we did a little brainstorming about the election and then students were asked to read an information sheet and answer some questions about the election process.

Reminder that the newspaper project is due FRIDAY.

English 10

Today we started off reviewing chapters 3 & 4.  What happened?  What stood out?  We reviewed verbally.  Next students looked at and discussed the following quote and students added allusion to their glossaries:

“Adam and Eve covered their privates with fig leaves; the first Indians covered their privates with their tiny hands.” 

Next students were instructed to do the following activities to go along with their reading of chapter 4, 5 & 6 (Because Geometry is not a Country in France, Hope against Hope and Go Means Go).

Before reading: 

     1.       What characteristics are important in a friend?

2.        Is Rowdy a good friend to Junior?  Support your answer with examples and explanation.

During reading:

1.       Pick out something that really stood out to you in the reading.  Record.

2.       Why did it stand out?  What do you think the author’s motivation was?

After reading:  Is Mr. P a good friend to Junior?  Explain.