1. TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS Tuesday– Ethical Dilemma Of The Week
Monday – Literary Term Of The Week
Introduce students to a new literary term at the start of each week using a modern example (music lyrics, TV, moves, novels, celebrities, engaging images etc). In their Literary Terms Booklet, have students write a definition down and provide their own example. They can spend that week bringing in their own examples of the term to add to a ‘Literary Term Bulletin Board’ in your room!
Tuesday– Ethical Dilemma Of The Week
Engage students in discussion with ethical dilemmas. You can do this as a whole class, or break students into small groups to discuss and report back. Students will practice their debate skills with this bell-ringer.
Wednesday– Quote of The Week
Introduce an inspirational quote to your students as a writing prompt. Students respond to the prompt by explaining what it means and how it relates/applies to their own lives.
Thursday– Video Journal Of The Week
Get your students’ attention every time with an engaging Video Journal Prompt! Students watch a modern and relevant video clip on YouTube and respond in writing to a related prompt.
Friday– Silent Reading
On Fridays, let your students choose their own text for silent reading! There is one slide for this at the beginning of the document that you can use each week.

2. (Aladdin) Sympathy for a boy in poverty
Pathos
Monday
Tuesday:
Pathos is used in literature and film. It represents an appeal to the audience's emotions. Disney frequently uses pathos to appeal to the audience's emotions.
(Lion King) Sadness
for Mufassa's death.
(Aladdin) Sympathy for a boy in poverty
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3. What Would YOU Do? What Would YOU Do? Discussion Prompt Tuesday
If your brother/sister won 3 million dollars in the lottery would you expect to get some? If yes, how much?
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4. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Wednesday
Tuesday:
WEDNESDAY
Explain what this quote means, and explain how it could apply to your own life.
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5. What does this story teach us about friendship?
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Video Journal
Thursday
What does this story teach us about friendship?
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6. Take out your novel and read silently!
FRIDAY
Tuesday:
SILENT READING
Take out your novel and read silently!
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7. Click the link below to see some examples!
Irony
(situational)
Monday
Tuesday:
Situational irony occurs when the reader is led to believe that one thing will occur but, in fact, the opposite occurs. This can be humorous or tragic.
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8. What Would YOU Do? What Would YOU Do? Discussion Prompt Tuesday
The police ask you for information about a friend involved in illegal activities. Do you cooperate fully?
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9. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Wednesday
Tuesday:
WEDNESDAY
Explain what this quote means, and explain how it could apply to your own life.
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10. Video Journal Thursday Click on the image to see the video.
Do you think making something more fun can change behavior? Why or why not?
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11. Take out your novel and read silently!
FRIDAY
Tuesday:
SILENT READING
Take out your novel and read silently!
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