1. Do now:  Take the first five minutes to study for your quiz.  Hand in your primary source TDA if you have not done so already. MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON IT. Objectives:  To demonstrate understanding of connections within, between, or among informational texts (E08.B-C.3.1)  To demonstrate understanding of key ideas and details in informational text (E08.B-K.1.1)  To demonstrate understanding of vocabulary and figurative language in informational text (E08.B-V.4.1)

2.  Take out a piece of notebook paper or scrap paper from the bin and write your name and class period at the top.  Number 1-10 down the left side of the paper.  After you finish your quiz, pick up:  LL: “Editorial: Teens are going to extremes with texting;” Read article and complete multiple choice items ON A SEPARATE PAGE. Please do not write on the packet.  HLL: Primary Source Project page

3. Compare your multiple choice responses to those of the people at your table and reach a consensus about the answer. You must be able to EXPLAIN why your table chose that answer.

4. Prompt:The editorial focuses on teen use of text messaging. Write an essay analyzing how the author develops the main argument in the editorial. Use evidence from the editorial to support your response.  Write a thesis statement.  List 3 strategies that the author uses to develop the argument.  Choose the strongest strategy and find text evidence to support it.  Why is it the strongest?

5.  Ideas due 3/31 (odd) or 4/1 (even). This should give you PLENTY of time to get in touch with people if need be. The sooner you get the idea approved, the sooner you can work on the project and be finished with it!  Project due 5/2 (odd) or 5/3 (even). This is after all PSSA testing is complete and is plenty of time. Yes, I will take them if you finish early!  Samples

6. Do now: HLL: If you have a project idea to share, then come see me, please. Ideas due no later than 3/31 (odd) or 4/1 (even). 1. Read “Joe’s Reward” (packet on table/counter). 2. Complete the multiple choice questions ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER. You may use notebook paper or a piece of scratch paper from the bin. Make sure your NAME and CLASS PERIOD are at the top of the page. 3. Turn in your paper. Do not write on the packet unless it will make it easier for you to complete the questions. If that is the case, then BRING THE PACKET TO ME when you are finished. Objectives:  To demonstrate understanding of connections within, between, or among informational texts (E08.B-C.3.1)  To demonstrate understanding of key ideas and details in informational text (E08.B-K.1.1)  To demonstrate understanding of vocabulary and figurative language in informational text (E08.B-V.4.1)

7.  In literature, incidents (events) occur in relation to the main character/conflict that allow the plot to unfold.  Events are not the only way to tell a story, though.  Authors also reveal important details through the dialogue (conversation) between the characters.  As you read “Joe’s Reward” record information about incidents and dialogue.

8. Copy the table and fill it in with your group. Send group members up to fill in parts of the table. INCIDENTS What is the FIRST action taken by the main character? What happens to PRESENT CONFLICT for the main character? What does the main character do as a RESULT OF THE CONFLICT? What is the LAST event that involves the main character after the conflict is resolved?

9. Do now: HLL: If you have a project idea to share, then come see me, please. Ideas due no later than 3/31 (odd or 4/1 (even). Everyone: Take out your notes for “Joe’s Reward.” Terminology Review: INCIDENTMAIN CONFLICT CHARACTERCLIMAX SETTINGRESOLUTION PLOTRISING/FALLING ACTION Objectives:  To demonstrate understanding of connections within, between, or among informational texts (E08.B-C.3.1)  To demonstrate understanding of key ideas and details in informational text (E08.B-K.1.1)  To demonstrate understanding of vocabulary and figurative language in informational text (E08.B-V.4.1)

10. Copy the table and fill it in with your group. Send group members up to fill in parts of the table. INCIDENTS What is the FIRST action taken by the main character? What happens to PRESENT CONFLICT for the main character? What does the main character do as a RESULT OF THE CONFLICT? What is the LAST event that involves the main character after the conflict is resolved?

11. Copy the table and fill it in with your group. Send group members up to fill in parts of the table. DIALOGUE TaskQuote What the dialogue tells the reader Record a piece of dialogue from the beginning of the story that tells you something about what kind of worker Joe is. Record a piece of dialogue that tells you that there will be trouble for the characters. Record an EXCHANGE from the end of the story that tells you about Joe’s character (as in, his morals or sense of right and wrong).

12. Write a BRAINSTORM for the following prompt: The plot of “Joe’s Reward” is driven by specific events that take place. Write an essay analyzing how the passage draws on elements commonly found in myths. Use evidence from the passage to support your response.