1. January 6, 2015 Warm-up : Literary Term Tuesday Define: metaphor and personification Write a sentence using a metaphor. Write a sentence using personification.

2. January 6 th agenda: We will review and discuss: Mrs. Fernandez’s expectations, 3 rd quarter overview, and 3 rd quarter learning goals. We will watch part of a film highlighting the Nazi’s rise to power and the holocaust. I (you) will define the terms “holocaust” and “genocide” and share with a partner. I (you) will actively watch and listen to the film, taking notes in my journal.

3. Happy New Year! It’s a new beginning: Mrs. Fernandez’s metaphor. Review expectations: Leave issues at the door. Phones “Okay, Mrs. Fernandez.” Warm-ups Talking out Journal Bathroom..pencil sharpening… Late work Unexcused absences

4. What are we doing ? 3 rd Quarter Overview – it’s going to move quickly! The Book Thief Articles of the week Vocabulary weekly assessment Rhetorical Analysis introduction Writing Credit checks Presentations More to come!