1. A Libel Using untrue words to hurt someone’s reputation.
Warm-Up: Take a new LINCS strategy sheet from the tan bin (7).
Place any late homework on your desk.
In the next table of your LINCS sheet, copy the following information:
1. Term:
Libel   
3. Reminding Word (sounds like or looks like):
4. Story (use the definition and the reminding word):
5. Picture
2. Definition:
Using untrue words to hurt someone’s reputation. A

2. Sheets 7 and 8
7A: Libel: Using untrue words to hurt someone’s reputation

3. Sheets 5 and 6
5A: Ratify: Approve or confirm 5B: Amateur: A beginner, one who is not paid for doing a job 5C: Regulated: Controlled, planned 5D: Dispute: An argument or disagreement 5E: Composed: Made up of 5F: Resolution: An answer or solution to a problem 6A: Absolute: Total and complete 6B: Obligated: Required to do something 6C: Unanimous: Common; totally agreed upon 6D: Sovereign: Absolute; supreme; total 6E: Constituent: Basic; essential 6F: Sanctions: Punishments or penalties

4. Sheets 3 and 4
3A. Obstruct: To interrupt or block. 3B. Prosecution: Taking someone to court for committing a crime. 3C. Assent: Acceptance, agreement, approval. 3D. Impartial: Neutral, fair, on neither side. 3E. Delegate: Assign something to a group of people to do. 3F. Grievance: Complaint, criticism, protest. 4A. Persecute: To bully, harass, torment, or bother. 4B. Tyranny: Cruelty, bullying. 4C. Plunder: To steal or rob. 4D. Economic: Having to do with money. 4E. Fundamental: Basics; very important part of something. 4F. Bias: Favoritism; (like playing favorites)

5. Sheets 1 and 2
1A. Aghast: horrified 1B. Stupefied: confused 1C. Goad: to whip or annoy into doing something 1D. In Vain: with no purpose 1E. Spontaneously: suddenly 1F. Navigate: to find the correct path from one spot to another 2A. Empower: To give power or strength to. 2B. Timid: Being scared or being unsure of yourself. 2C. Philanthropy: A desire to help people, especially through charity. 2D. Advocate: To speak or write in favor of something. 2E. Amend: To make minor changes in something to make it more fair. 2F. Peer: A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background and social status.

6. Agenda (Wednesday, Pds 1, 3, 5, and 6)
Essential Question: What is a theme that emerges in chapters one through six of Among the Hidden and how does Peterson Haddix convey that theme through particular details? Standard: I can determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments (RL.1.2). Objective: Students will use essential details of a text to determine the theme of a text. Warm-Up: LINCS: Libel Whole Group: RATA chapters 4-6: Questioning Work Period: Technology: Achieve 3000, fill out yellow sheet and answer Activity Questions (“Which Law to Follow?”)( Independent Work: Grade 8: Read Chapters 7 of Among the Hidden and complete BMH questions and HOTQ. Independent Reading: Choose a book from the class library. Read quietly. Focus on any new vocabulary you can find. Teacher-Led: See Teacher-Led Groups slides.

7. Chapter 4
If Luke’s life were a color, what color would it be? Explain.
How do we know if Luke’s dad loves him or doesn’t love him?
The last sentence of the third to last paragraph reads, “His chair wasn’t even in the kitchen anymore.” How does this line affect the theme of the chapter?

8. Chapter 5
Why does the author compare the letter to a “dead baby pig” on page 24?
What do you think the family will live on?
Why does mom never mention Luke in her letters to family?
What does their manner of communication tell us about the setting?

9. Chapter 6
What kind of effect do you predict that mother wanting to work will have on Luke’s mental state?
What might the “hog smell” symbolize in the book?
How might the Garner’s having to get rid of the hogs affect Luke and his ability to hide?

10. Thor A Akers, Stephanie B Chavez, Angel C Kearse, Joevin D
Common Lit: Out Where the West Begins- Gr. 7- Theme A
Akers, Stephanie B
Chavez, Angel C
Kearse, Joevin D
Osorio, Luis E
Chubb, Connor
 Captain America
Common Lit: The Blind Men and the Elephant Theme Complete M/C Questions
Tison, Cody
Patterson, Rylee
Duarte, Nicolas
Hendrix, Christian F
Yancey, Dante
Iron Man
Flash card words- 1st set. B
Brown, Paris C
Gjoka, Klevisa
 Black Widow
Word Flash Card Game: Higher Level Words.. A
Mosley, Cardarrius
Fera, Kevin D
Alexis Rivera F
Eley, Jaquan

11. Thor A Ghasseminia, Laleh B Dupree, Izabella C Clayton, Paige D
Common Lit: Out Where the West Begins- Gr. 7- Theme A
Ghasseminia, Laleh B
Dupree, Izabella C
Clayton, Paige D
Johnson, Bryan F
Bell, Jatavia H
Newmans, Tara
 Captain America
Common Lit: The Blind Men and the Elephant Theme Complete M/C Questions
Reneau, Cortney
Hawkins, Jaylon
Moore, Christopher E
Mancinotti, Antonio
Velezcruz, Tenasia
Iron Man
Flash card words- 1st set. A
Mitchell, Darius B
Jackson, Janie D
Stephens, Jalantis E
Harris, Skylar F
Robinson, Jayonna H
McClintock, Angel
 Black Widow
Word Flash Card Game: Higher Level Words..
Bollinger, Jacob
Norales, Justin C
Macias, Madison
Harris, Dontrell

12. Iron Man A Foreman, Laila B Sailor, Tazarya F Banjac, Alan Black Widow
Word Flash Card Game: Higher Level Words.. A
Foreman, Laila B
Sailor, Tazarya F
Banjac, Alan
Black Widow
Common Lit: Out Where the West Begins- Gr. 7- Theme C
Stern, Oscar
 Thor
King, Emmanuel
Miller, Zahir
 Captain America
Common Lit: The Blind Men and the Elephant Theme Complete M/C Questions
Hewett, Zachary
Marshall, Jordan G
Roca, Avery

13. Iron Man A Powell, Jeremiah D Butler, Trevin E Lloyd, Jacquez F
Iron Man
Flash card words- 1st set. A
Powell, Jeremiah D
Butler, Trevin E
Lloyd, Jacquez F
Vaz, Esther
 Black Widow
Word Flash Card Game: Higher Level Words.. C
Walker, Lashai
Xhafkollari, Fiorgen
Carlos, Edwin
 Thor
Common Lit: Out Where the West Begins- Gr. 7- Theme B
Sannoh, Faridatu C
Witt, Joey D
Ervie, Brandon F
Alameda De La Rosa, Juan G
Harden, Jaquaivius H
Valenzuela, Ezekiel
 Captain America
Common Lit: The Blind Men and the Elephant Theme Complete M/C Questions A
Ramirez, Andy
Cuadra-Ramirez, Ivan E
Lee, Kayanna
Lopez, Mario
Martin, Zackary

14. Clark Kent
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Among the Hidden 7

16. Write a paragraph that explains how the relationships in the family have been strained by the governments orders to sell the hogs.

17. High Order Thinking Question, Chapter 7
Write a paragraph that explains how the relationships in the family have been strained by the governments orders to sell the hogs. Begin with a complete topic sentence that answers the question. Cite your evidence. Include evidence from the book that supports your topic sentence. Use at least two pieces of evidence to support your answer. Include at least one elaboration/ explanation sentence with each piece of evidence that shows how your evidence supports your topic sentence. Finish with a concluding sentence.

18. Socratic Seminar 2 Book-Mind-Heart Questions
1 Version of the High Order Thinking Question
Do families love each other MORE or LESS during trying times? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
Who is stronger in the book, Mother or Father?
What can Luke do to help his parents?

19. Closing
Should libel be protected by the First Amendment?