Monday, December 10, 2012 Daily Learning Target: I can analyze evidence from the text in order to defend my character sketch in a class trial.

1. a. There were books on the desk, posters, on the wall, and clothing on the floor. b. There were books on the desk, posters on the wall, and, clothing on the floor. c. There were books on the desk, posters on the wall, and clothing on the floor. d. There were books on the desk, posters on the wall and clothing on the floor. 2. a. During the summer the workers had installed, a new gymnasium floor, an improved heating system, and dry erase boards, in the high school building. b. During the summer the workers had installed a new, gymnasium floor, an improved heating system, and dry erase boards in the high school building. c. During the summer the workers had installed a new gymnasium floor, an improved heating system and dry erase boards in the high school building. d. During the summer the workers had installed a new gymnasium floor, an improved heating system, and dry erase boards in the high school building. Bell Ringer: Commas in a Series

 Trial  Jury: Listen carefully to all of the testimony before deciding on a verdict. “The Lamb to the Slaughter”

1. Choose one of the feature articles in Upfront. Election 2012: The Real Work Begins Environment: Arctic Meltdown Sports: The Amputee QB International: Vietnam & the U.S. Times Past: 1972: Equal Rights Amendment 2. Read the article carefully. 3. Then complete the Elements of THIEVES sheet. The New York Times: Upfront