1. Bell-Ringer: In your composition book, label the page with today's day. Then respond to the following prompt. Write a half page or more about any or all of these questions.
Ponyboy says that Greasers are just "marked lousy." In your school or community experience, have you been aware of any groups or individuals (don't give individual names) who are "outsiders, " who people perhaps have looked down on? In The Outsiders, the main dividing line is between Socs and Greasers. In our community, are we divided? How? Have you ever been an outsider? What were the circumstances?
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2. Reading Minute:
A1 student not prepared Unprepared Students are losing points.
A2 student not prepared Unprepared Students are losing points.
A3 student not prepared Unprepared Students are losing points.
A4 student not prepared. Unprepared Students are losing points.
The Outsiders
Character and Conflict in Literature
* Don't forget to fill in your chart about a character from The Outsiders.
Today, consider what you would say if you were the character you're focusing on, and if you were called to testify or to answer questions in a press conference.
Would these characters actually be asked to participate in a press conference? (today's laws about juvenile defendants)
Today we read from The Outsiders: (the track and time information are notes for me, the teacher)
A1 page 106, Disk 3, track 1, minute 35:28 to page 124, track 2, minute 24:08.
A2 page 106, Disk 3, track 1, minute 35:28 to page 124, track 2, minute 24:08. (needs to do interview of Two-Bit, Randy, Pony) or 118? track 2, minute 15:11.
A3 page 106, Disk 3, track 1, minute 35:28 to page 114, track 2, 7:15.
A4 page 104, Disk 3, Track 1, Minute 32:01 to page 114, track 2, 7:23.
4. Spelling/Vocabulary: Do you know your commonly confused words yet? Make sure you're using them correctly in your writing.
confused words chart.doc 43.0 KBDictation or Sparkle or ? with the commonly confused words.
Important reminders:
Your October Book-of-the-Month Assignment is due October 19. Have your book read and bring it and your extensive notes on a character from the book. You should be signing up for your book of the month. The last day you may receive points for signing up is October 8.
If you were absent when we went to the lab to take these tests, you will need to take the MyAccess writing test in computer lab (Room 223) during one Cave Time, and the SRI in the computer lab during another.
If you were here and did not finish the SRI, you may finish it in the computer lab (Room 223) during Cave Time. For the SRI, print your results and bring them to me.
Your September Book-of-the-Month project was due on the 21st. You may still hand it in for points minus 25% up until October 22nd.
October 22 is the last day to hand in late or revised work for the first term (which ends October 29).
Make sure you're up-to-date on your composition book at The Composition Book -- So Far.
