1. Bellwork Dec. 1, 2015 Copy and answer

2. Standard/I can Standards: ELAGSE7RL1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support the analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact. ELAGSE7RL7: Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium. I can analyze character traits using both a print and a media source.

3. Hook- Watch: https://vimeo.com/54262361 (Adding dialogue to your writing)

4. Mini-Lesson Instructions: Read the comic below. Now, you will re-write the comic and instead of using speech bubbles, you will practice writing it using dialogue between the characters. Be sure to use quotation marks and skip a line each time a new character speaks. The characters are: Charlie Brown, Linus, and Snoopy.

5. Work Session 1.Read and excerpt from A Christmas Carol where the Ghost of Christmas Present is introduced. 2.MAX Strategy: INSERT the following letters as they relate to the character: T (trait) Q(quote) 3. Watch: A Christmas Carol (Safari Montage) – Chapter 4 (The Ghost of Christmas Present). 4. While watching: Students will analyze the character traits of the Ghost of Christmas Present by citing his traits/characteristics, interests, beliefs, and provide a quote that reveals his personality.

6. Closing What does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Present?