Thursday, September 14th Good morning, class! There is no homework tonight Today we will discuss some themes that will arise throughout the year in The Wednesday Wars and other pieces of literature that we read. You will need a blank piece of lined paper (to be turned in). Today’s Riddle: After you go through a fall I will take over. All life will stall, or at least grow slower. What am I?

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not For the following statements, write whether you agree or disagree. Include a one sentence explanation for why you hold the opinion you do

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #1 If a lot of other people think you should do something, you should do it.

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #2 In order to not make others feel bad, it’s okay to limit your accomplishments

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #3 In order to succeed you have to do whatever it takes.

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #4 You should be willing to do anything for your family.

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #5 Having a nice house and nice things makes you happy.

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #6 If someone mistreats you first, you don’t have to be nice to them.

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #7 First impressions are important.

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #8 Parents always know best.

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not #9 Celebrities are good role models.

Closure Turn in your written responses to your period’s drop bin No homework tonight

Agree or Disagree Why or Why Not For the following questions, your group will discuss whether they agree or disagree with the following statements. Be sure you are able defend your position. You will have a limited time to discuss each statement and may be asked to share out as a group, so stay on task 