1. October 11, 2018

2. Collect Writing Assignment #4 (Gratitude)
Today’s Agenda
Collect Writing Assignment #4 (Gratitude)
Go over tests & hand out test slips
Introduction to next chapters (combined)
Tall Tales Project Introduction

3. Test Review

4. Reading Comprehension “A Special birthday hug”
1. Who are the main characters in the story?
2. According to Nick’s grandmother, what is the purpose of the C-shaped pillow?
3. What was the main problem that Nick had in the story?
4. What was the solution to Nick’s problem?

5. Chapters 2 & 3 Focus: New Beginnings & Smart Solutions
Genres: How to differentiate between realistic fiction, tall tales, biographies & autobiographies
Project: Tall Tale Project
Additional Studying: Homographs & Greek Roots

6. A Note:
It’s going to be a really busy 2nd part of our semester. Please come to class prepared. Plan to always have your homework completed. If you don’t come prepared to class I will ask you to complete your homework during class immediately. Otherwise you will fall behind.
There’s going to be a lot of work to do but I know you can do it! You are Beyond level students which means you are expected to perform excellently! You don’t have to be perfect but you do have to try your best!

7. Vocabulary Turn to page 57 Plunging Prospector Scoffed Settlement
Shrivel
Territories
Topple
Withered
Turn to page 63
Dizzy
Experiment
Genuine
Hilarious
Mischief
Nowadays
Politician
Procedure

8. Chapter vocabulary (19 Words total)

9. Homework due Tuesday, 10/16 Study vocabulary
Complete workbook pp. 58 & 64
ONLY Read p. 61- do not answer the questions!
Get your test slip signed
Research your Tall Tale Character

10. Focusing on Characters and Symbols in American Tall Tales
Tall Tales Project!
Focusing on Characters and Symbols in American Tall Tales

11. What is a “Tall Tale?”
A type of genre that is also known as a “folktale”
Usually a tall tale has a “larger than life” hero (meaning the hero does many things that could not actually be possible in real life)
Usually the text also includes “hyperbole” (which is just an exaggeration, like: “he was as tall as a 10-story building!”)

12. Tall Tales Characters

13. Tall Tales Characters

14. Details of Tall Tale Project
You will choose a tall tale character randomly
The character you choose is the one you must stick with for your presentation

15. Details of Tall Tale Project
Once you have chosen your character, Ms. Heather has a reading provided for you.
Some readings are tall tales and others are just information.
Many tall tale characters were actually alive at some point, but stories were created to make them seem “larger than life” and more incredible than they actually were

16. Details of Tall Tale Project
We will do some work in class, and some work outside of class.
The purpose is to learn and have fun, so don’t take it to seriously but still put forth effort!
This is a graded assignment so please treat it like a test.

17. Details of Tall Tale Project
You must also do some research at home about your subject.
The work we do in class will match with your homework, so don’t forget to do the homework or you will be very, VERY unprepared for class!
Let’s start!

18. Character Drawing Choose one piece of paper from the hat.
Then, write the name and details of the character on your paper.

19. First Part of Your Project
With the piece of paper provided, do some research on your character.
I have included some websites that may help you.
Please use your own words when you write, otherwise you are stealing someone else’s writing and hard work!

20. Phase 1: Research & become familiar with your character
Project Phases
Phase 1: Research & become familiar with your character
Phase 2: Develop your own Tall Tale about your character
Phase 3: Create a story board about your story & Present!