1. Silent Independent Reading
Silent reading until 1:40.
Reader response due 1:50.
Today I read pages __ to ____ of Title of story by author. While I read I came across the literary element __________. The character /setting conflict/etc. is _____________.
Briefly explain chosen element in one to five sentences.
Cite evidence from the story to support the element’s explanation. (Remember to properly cite using double quotation marks at beginning and end of cited text. Also put the page number where you found the quote. )

2. Parents should insist that their children learn a challenging sport.
November 13, Ms. Moreau Aim: How can we identify the theme in “Carry Your Own Skis”?
Opening Task:
Explain why you either agree or disagree with the following statements.
Parents should insist that their children learn a challenging sport.
Participating in sports helps children grow up to be responsible.
A person does not have to enjoy a sport to benefit from practicing it.

3. Read Aloud: “Carry Your Own Skis” pages 522 – 526.
Based on the photo on page 522 does skiing look like work or recreation?

4. Respond to the guiding questions in complete sentences.
1. What would happen if the narrator and author, Lian Dolan, didn’t ski?
2. What challenges were there when she did ski?
3. What lesson does Dolan describe on page 524?
4. To the author, what does the term, “Carry Your Own Skis” mean?
5. Why does she admire people who carry their own skis?

5. Memoir Presentations Friday, November 14, 2013
Shirley Zapata
Carol Morelos
Stephanie Young
Jacky Riveria
Ramisa Islam
Jakeel Smith
Jean Carlo Guillen