Tuesday, February 18, 2014

February 17th - February 21st

You were each assigned a short list of vocabulary words from "To Build a Fire" as well as a list of associated tasks to perform for each word. On Friday, you will teach your peers your list of words. Do a good job so that they have good study material!

If you need templates, click here: vocab template.
Here are the vocabulary words used in sentences from the story: "To Build a Fire" vocabulary in context

Did you lose your list? Here are the lists: vocab lists

Monday
Classwork: Take comprehension quiz for "To Build a Fire." Begin draft essay for "To Build a Fire" constructed response question regarding knowledge vs. instinct.

Homework: Read IR book for 30 minutes and work on vocabulary.

Tuesday:
Classwork: Complete essay for constructed response question.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes and work on vocabulary.

Wednesday;
Classwork: Partner read Scholastic Scope article "Buried Alive." List character traits of survivors. Compare to the man in "TBAF."
Homework: Read for 30 minutes and work on vocabulary.

Thursday:
Classwork: Small group read excerpt from "Hatchet". Complete comparison chart of character traits and survival techniques.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes and finish vocabulary.

Friday:
Classwork: Group share vocabulary definitions and meanings. Synonym/Antonym practice.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.




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