Tuesday/Wednesday, October 20/21, 2015

Announcements and Reminders:      The term ends Friday, October 23. Hand in your leftover hall passes on Thursday or Friday! Today is the day! Book Discussions -- Book of the Month -- October 20-21 For this Book of the Month, read contemporary realistic fiction. See your goldenrod handout for the Book of the Month Assignment. http://cavemanenglish.blogspot.com/p/required-readingbook-assessments.html You have also received your evaluation sheet.  On the back a place for notes (and further explation of theme) is provided. This is a link to  some examples of contemporary realistic fiction. The book discussions will be held on October 20/21.  October Group Book Discussion Evaluation.docx   Common Themes. Don't forget to bring treats to share with your groups!       If you earned less than 70/87 on your composition book, you may prepare it and have it rechecked by the end of the day on October 14 -- extended to October 21. Zombie Haiku Contest ends on the 27th!  Contest! Extravagant (small, inexpensive) Prizes and Extra Credit Book Orders are due October 28.  Coming:  Paragraphs Writing Paragraphs Parts of Speech  Parts of Speech 2015 More of The Outsiders and Argument Begin studying for the Argument Vocabulary Post Test. Quizlet for argument vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/_1mpfek (Notice that Quizlet provides you with several different ways to study for the test.) Important Note: When we take the argument vocabulary post test (in Term 2), you will be expected to know ALL of the terms and their definitions.  If you are absent on any of these days, go to the above links to study.

Targets for Today: I have read a realistic fiction novel, and will discuss it with classmates, showing that I read and understood it. I can find and explain a theme from the novel I read. I can understand and write a complete paragraph.

Today’s  Agenda:      1. Prepare for book discussions.          2. Book Discussions            Change the "Assigned Elements" column from (1-10) to (1-12).          Hand in your evaluations!      3. Learning about paragraphs              View the PowerPoint and take notes. PowerPoint?  paragraph fishtank.ppt      4. Write a paragraph --                   in your composition book under Notes and QuickWrites.                   Label it "My Fall Break."                   This is a brief informational (and personal) piece.                   It is fairly informal, so you can use the personal pronouns I, me,                               my, and mine.               Either                 My fall break this year was a wonderful (or invigorating                        or exciting or . . . ) experience.                       (or)                 My fall break this year was a ho-hum sort of experience.                     [You may adjust the wording of your topic sentence                                 to fit your own experience.]     Example:                          My fall break this year was a wonderful experience for at least       three reasons.  First, I enjoyed being with my grandchildren,  holding       a  smiling, laughing baby, watching the toddlers play at the Museum       of Curiosity, and visiting with the older children about their school         activities and watching with them their new favorite YouTube videos.       I also  got to attend an event I wouldn't have been able to go to on a       school day: The Parliament of World Religions which was held in       Salt Lake City.  Finally, I actually got some work done around my       home,  including organizing a closet and beginning to get my yard       ready for winter.  All in all it was a great long weekend.    Write your own.            5.  Peer check.

If You Were Absent: See above.

A1  Book Discussion Groups
Group 1	Hannah R	Megan H	Daisha S
Group 2	Gage G	Mark S	Wyatt M
Group 3	Laura F	Ellie G	H.D.
Group 4	Laityn  T	Eveline Z	Samuel S.
Group 5	Kianna D.	Emma N.	Brynn H.
Group 6	Claire H.	Anna B.	Harrington B.
Group 7	Mia L.	Alix B.	Sarah M.
Group 8	Adeleigh W.	Makailee T.	Erica W.
Group 9	Brandon G.	Ryan G.	Keileigh A.
	McKenzie W.
Group 10	Sarie R.	Daniel A.	Sage T.
	Savanna S.

Change the "Assigned Elements" column from (1-10) to (1-12).

B5  Book Discussion Groups Change the "Assigned Elements" column from (1-10) to (1-12).
Group 1	Dennis D.	Melissa A.	Dylan B.
Group 2	Bryson S	Izaiah O.	Abbie Rees
Group 3	Angela C.	Kaylee O.	Skip L.
Group 4	Madison A.	Samuel B	Lucianna H.
Group 5	Owen S.	Brooklyn S.	Elizabeth B.
Group 6	Treson H.	Charlie H.	Allyssa C.
Group 7	Bennett A.	Justus H.	Rebecca B.
Group 8	Trace R.	Kade S.	Cody B
Group 9	Claire O.	Jessie A.	Porter D.
Group 10	Kameron A.	Jayden H.	Card, F.
Group 11	Johnathon S.	Abe I.	Scott B.
Group 12	Drake G.	McKay R.	Gage C.
	Ryan (new)

Change the "Assigned Elements" column from (1-10) to (1-12).

B6 Book Discussion Groups Change the "Assigned Elements" column from (1-10) to (1-12).
Group 1	Tanner N	Marcus K	Ryan E
Group 2	Miriam Z	Aliyah Y	Noah G
Group 3	Alyssa B	Tayla C	Kayl Nelson
Group 4	Mitchell B	Ashton M	Dakota G
Group 5	Michael S	Emma E	Joshua K
Group 6	Ryan L	Zoe H	Harrison W
Group 7	Kristen B	Hyram N	Jose V
Group 8	Avery W	Trinity F	Blake K
Group 9	Arianna L	Victoria M	Kaden P
Group 10	Alea C	Jaiven H	Diego G
Group 11	Danika N	Pedro U	Prince K
	Sidney G

Change the "Assigned Elements" column from (1-10) to (1-12).

B7  Book Discussion Groups Change the "Assigned Elements" column from (1-10) to (1-12).
Group 1	Rainey L	Kathryn B	Tayler B
Group 2	Armando S	Serenity J	Hayden S
Group 3	Holly H	Sophia M	Hunter D
Group 4	Justin B	Devanne C.	Paul B
Group 5	Brodey L	Marianne C	Edgar P
Group 6	Blake T	Destiny P	Sadie G
Group 7	Zak B	Kayla W	Sydnee V
Group 8	Hannah W	Calleigh M	Emily B
Group 9	Madison T	Anne C	Brynlin R
	Chloe P