1. May 26th, 2015

2. Film Review Begin by writing a quick summary to the film. “The movie, “Signs,” starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix, begins in a small town in rural Pennsylvania.” Next, elaborate on the following questions: Do the actors fit the roles they are playing? How effectively did the film makers of this movie use symbols/images to convey the theme(s)? What message did you get from the film? Do you think those are the messages that the writer of the film work intended? Explain. What scenes in the movie sum up the theme effectively? How do camera shots, lighting, setting and acting contribute to the impact of the theme in the scenes?

3. SSR 20 minutes of sweet sweet silent reading. Creative Writing Assignment

4. The Awesome Reading Contest of Complete and Total Awesomeness 1 st Prize: 50$ Gift Certificate 2 nd Prize: 25$ Gift Certificate 3 rd Prize: 10$ Gift Certificate Must read at least 5 books during the month of April. 1 Dialectical Journal and 1 ¾ page summary per book.

5. 5 w’s and an H Who What Where When Why How

6. Close Reading Close Reading Process 1. Number your paragraphs. 2. Annotate while you read. 3. Write down questions for the author on the text. 4. Discuss with your peers.

7. Essay Prompt Considering the articles we just read, take a stance regarding the legalization of marijuana. Should weed be legal? Why or why not?

8. Paul Valencia The Columbian Sportswriter Come up with two questions for Paul. Write an alternative ending to the T-Zone episode.

9. General Classroom Rules Respect! Respect! Respect! Respect for teachers. Respect for classmates. Respect for yourself What does this look like? Room of Rest Policy One person on break at a time. No need to ask permission. Just go of teacher is not talking. It’s 10 and 10, yo!

10. Learning Target SWBAT use “think alouds” to increase comprehension. SWBAT document the gist of the article using annotated note taking. SWBAT summarize the main points of the article.

11. Starter Question What is Torture: It’s when you harm other people. It’s when someone does physical/mental damage to you. Causing pain to get information. Waterboarding. Rape. Abuse. Cold Water Submersion. Uncomfortable positions. Chained to the wall. Sleep deprivation. Threats of death.