1. Agenda
Monday October 23, 2017
Enter all of the following in your composition notebook.
Opening: Chapter 7 Journal Reflection
Work Session (class time):
Read Chapter 8
Ch. 8 Quotation Entry – one quotation per character
and the meaning or implication
Closing: Chapter 8 Response to Literature

2. Chapter 7 Journal Reflection Opening Monday Oct 23, 2017
DAG: In chapter 7, Alex encounters two different adults who make decisions based on established rules and not empathy. Which do you think is a more effective way of making decisions? Write one paragraph.
LAWKI: Describe Miranda and Megan’s conversation. In chapter 7, what are each other’s perspective on religion? Do you think they can continue being friends? Write one paragraph.

3. Response to Literature
Closing
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Chapter 8
Response to Literature
DAG: Alex tries to remember something about the “Fresh Air Fund” summers. Describe the Fresh Air Fund and how did this event affect Alex and Julie in a positive way?
LAWKI: If you were Miranda, what options about the future would you consider at this point in the book? Explain. Why?

4. Agenda Tuesday October 24, 2017
Enter all of the following in your composition notebook.
Opening: Chapter 8 Journal Reflection
Work Session (class time):
PPT on Author’s Purpose, Point of View of Nonfiction
Read Chapter 9
Ch. 9 Quotation Entry – one quotation per character
and the meaning or implication
Closing: Chapter 9 Response to Literature

5. Chapter 8 Journal Reflection Opening Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
LAWKI: How has the changing weather affected the animals of the farm where Jonny had to work?
DAG: As residents of the South, we currently have little to worry about with regard to volcanoes. However, Alex discovers that the force of nature is no joke. Explain what is going on and how will this impact his life?

6. Response to Literature
Closing
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
Chapter 9
Response to Literature
LAWKI: At the beginning chapter 9, how has the strain of events following the asteroid attack begun to affect Miranda’s family relationship?
DAG: Another force of nature starts to have an impact on Alex’s life in Manhattan. Write about what happened and what it did to the city?

7. Agenda Wednesday October 25, 2017
Enter all of the following in your composition notebook.
Opening: Chapter 9 Journal Reflection
Discuss Graphic Novel Guidelines
Work Session (class time):
Read Chapter 10
Ch. 10 Quotation Entry – one quotation per character
and the meaning or implication
Work on Graphic Novel (Due Tues. 10/31/17)
Closing: Chapter 10 Response to Literature

8. Chapter 9 Journal Reflection
Opening
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
LAWKI: As a reader, what concerns do you have about Megan?
DAG: What is body shopping? In what ways does body shopping improve the quality of life for Julie and Alex?

9. Graphic Novel Guidelines
Include the following for your Graphic Novel
Draw a illustration of any important event that took place in chapter 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.
Write the page number (s) from where the event is located in book.
You must color the drawing.
Explain what’s happening. Include the 5W’s and H
Explain why was this event significant to you.
Note: You will be working on this task in class each day.

10. Response to Literature
Closing
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Chapter 10
Response to Literature
LAWKI: What challenges does the school district face in the upcoming year?
DAG: What warning sign does Sister Rita give to Alex when he visits her off at Holy Angels?