April 9, 2018 – Short Stories Start Today!  Warm-UP Agenda In your composition books write about the following … People think about spring as a time for new beginnings – what is something you would like to start doing this spring? Read “To Build a Fire” – pay attention to how the author uses literary devices to create the mood Create two column notes in your comp book to keep track of characterization, plot, mood and tone

April 10, 2018 – SUB– STAAR TESTING!  Agenda Continue reading “To Build a Fire” – pay attention to how the author uses literary devices to create the mood Continue the two column notes in your comp book to keep track of characterization, plot, mood and tone

April 11, 2018 – Short Stories Continue  Warm-UP Agenda In your composition books write about the following … Worried Wednesday – write what you are worried about. Why are you worried about it? How can you change or fix what you are worried about? Is there someone who can help you through your worries? Finish reading “To Build a Fire” – pay attention to how the author uses literary devices to create the mood Finish two column notes in your comp book to keep track of characterization, plot, mood and tone Complete Quiz – multiple choice questions and one Short Answer – write your short answer on the back. Use the text and your notes. Due Today!

April 12, 2018 – STAAR TESTING – Junior Play Day! 

April 13, 2018 – Short Stories Continue  Warm-UP Agenda In your composition books write about the following … Friday the 13th – are you superstitious? Does this day scare you? Has anything out of the ordinary happened today? If so explain. If you aren’t superstitious, why not? Read Ambush independently Make Two-Column Notes with at minimum of 4 entries Answer the 4 MC questions and choose 1 short answer to complete.