1. Welcome To Language Arts: Today is Tuesday, October 12th 2010 Journal Topic: Write about a dream you have had or something else that was make belief.

2. Test Date Notice: Next Language Arts Test Date: Thursday, October 21 st Study Guide Given Out: Monday, 10/18 Test Will Be On Bridge To Terabithia

3. Homework Highlights Let's See How You Did On Your Homework! Homework On Desk For Spot Check Venn Diagrams

4. EQ: Why did the author write Bridge To Terabithia ? SCOS 4.01, 5.01

5. Activations: What is the difference between: Inform, Entertain, Persuade? Share in 2 Minutes

6. Vocabulary Log: To Inform: When the writer is trying to teach or tell you something. To Entertain: When the writer is writing for the fun of it! To Persuade: When the writer is writing to try to get you to believe something or change your opinion!

7. In Class Read Bridge To Terabithia 1 st Period/2 nd Period: Ending Time~ 8:20am/9:20am Daily Check Questions~ 8:20-8:28am/9:20-9:28am

8. Homework: Tuesday, October 12th 2010 Homework: Author's Purpose Worksheet~ Decide The Author's Purpose and complete worksheet by filling in supporting details to that purpose. Reading Log~ 20 Minutes, 2 Questions