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Announcements and Reminders:
If you are missing points on your Contrasting Definitions paper, if you haven't handed it in, do it and hand it in. if you missed some of the answers, bring your paper and see Ms. Dorsey or Mrs. Hilton to revise your answers either verbally or in writing. If you need the materials to make up your Stations Activity, they are available on Canvas. |
Targets for Today:
I can use the evidence and questions I have prepared to contribute to small group discussions.
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Today’s Agenda:
Get out your "Save the Last Word" papers and pick up a copy of The Giver and your composition book. A2 finished and handed in their list of choices with the T-Chart. Watch a clip from The Tales of Ba Sing Se. Answer these questions:
1- What happened to Uncle Iroh’s son? How do you know?
2- What is the purpose of painful memories? Is it better to keep them or to let go of them? Explain why or why not. Support your answer with evidence from the clip.
Save the Last Word Discussion
Giver--Save the Last Word organizer.docxFill out an index card, answering these questions about your participation in the "Save the Last Word" discussion: Were you prepared? Rate yourself from 1-5 with 5 the best. Did you stay on topic? Rate yourself from 1-5 with 5 the best. Did you use your notes? Rate yourself from 1-5 with 5 the best. View/Listen to "Just Another Day in Paradise." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR4Y6Ll0DwA Answer these questions:
1- The family described in this song is very imperfect. Why does the singer consider this imperfect family a “paradise?”
2- Would Jonas agree? Why or why not? Support your answer with a quote from The Giver.
Identify the conflict in The Giver.
Homework:
Read Chapter 17-18 and do 2x2x2 discussion prep.
You can even search for words and phrases in this online copy of the novel.
If students finish early, they can start the first page of the final assessment short answer questions. |
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