1. Roll of thunder, hear my cry
Week 2

2. Quick Write- Monday, October 24, 2016
Own Land Why does Papa believe it is so important for her not to have to live on someone else's land, but instead to live on her own land? What is the big deal about that? Why is this important for her family?

3. Chapter 1 Figurative Language Character Relationships Theme Exposition
What am I doing?
Chapter 1 Timeline
Chapter 1 Notes
Chapter 1 Figurative Language
Character Relationships
Theme
Exposition
Chapter 1 Discussion Director
Why am I doing this?
The students will determine the theme of central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
The students will learn how to analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact.

4. Quick write-Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Drop Out What do you think about the statistics about older students at their school dropping out? Why do they drop out? What effect do you think this has on their culture? On future older students?

5. Quick Write-Wednesday, October 26, 2016
New Books Why does the teacher insist that the students take good care of their new books? What is so special about new books? Why is the narrator so disappointed by the new books? Describe the books and infer why you think their school got these particular books right now.

6. Character Relationships Chapter1-3 Figurative Language Meanings
What am I doing?
Read Chapter2-3
Chapter 2-3 Note Taking
Theme
Character Relationships
Chapter1-3 Figurative Language Meanings
Personification
Why am I doing this?
The students will determine the theme of central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
The students will learn how to analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact.
The students will learn how the author’s use of figurative language enhances a story and makes the theme easier to understand.

7. Quick Write- Thursday, October 27, 2016
Truth She decides that when she gets home she is going to tell Mama everything in hopes that she will get in less trouble. Write about a time in your life when you remember telling the whole truth and getting in less trouble. Or write about a time you didn't tell the whole truth and got in more trouble.

8. Scope Article- Claudette Colvin: A Dauntless Teen Hero
What am I doing?
Scope Article- Claudette Colvin: A Dauntless Teen Hero
Outline for Essay #1
Begin Rough Draft
Why am I doing this?
The students will learn how to cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the test says.
The students will learn how to support a claim with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic and text.
The students will learn how to establish and maintain a formal writing style.
The students will learn how to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

9. Quick write-Friday, October 28, 2016
Knowing Daisy seems to believe there might be something different between knowing how things are and accepting how things are. How are "knowing" and "accepting" different? Write about one thing you have had to learn that you don't have to accept.

10. Character Relationships Chapter1-3 Figurative Language Meanings
What am I doing?
Read Chapter2-3
Chapter 2-3 Note Taking
Theme
Character Relationships
Chapter1-3 Figurative Language Meanings
Personification
Why am I doing this?
The students will determine the theme of central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
The students will learn how to analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact.
The students will learn how the author’s use of figurative language enhances a story and makes the theme easier to understand.