Do-now: Have vocab out and check your answers: 1. zeal– great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of something 2. covet– yearn to have something 3. malady– a disease or ailment 4. elusive– difficult to find, catch, or achieve 5. adversary– one’s opponent in a contest or conflict 6. shrewd– showing sharp powers of judgment; smart 7. superfluous– unnecessary, especially through being more than enough 8. punitive– intended as punishment 9. punctilious– showing great attention to detail or correct behavior 10. relent– become less severe; abandon a harsh intention or cruel treatment

Prayer (Alberto V) Fri: Ms. Stitt, Mon: Angel

Announcements: Revisions to your research papers– get them in!

SWBAT: Explain different literary components of Life of Pi to classmates Compare book version to movie version of Life of Pi Review vocab

Vocab Charades! zeal covet malady elusive adversary shrewd superfluous punitive punctilious relent

Present: As other group members present, take notes– this can help with your upcoming paper.

Film clip: Write down at least 3 differences from book to movie, and write down 3 similarities from book to movie. Keep this so that you can continue on this sheet tomorrow

HW: Study for vocab Create a theme for the article “Dasani’s Homeless Life”– what’s the message? Write it down– I’ll check it tomorrow Start thinking of a theme for Life of Pi Exit: Two options: Tell me a difference between movie and book Tell me one thing you learned from someone else’s presentation