1. Monday, September 28 Do Now: SSR-10 min Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on October 2nd) Objective: I will use my knowledge of elements of plot and fiction to fill in my mind map/table for Freak the Mighty. I will learn about interjections and use this knowledge to complete a life sandwich piece. I will use my knowledge of the writing process to finish revising and editing my personal narrative. Today you will need: Award Winning Novel Pen or Pencil Writer’s Notebook Index Cards

2. Motivational Monday Write a motivational six- word memoir.

3. Peer Edit/ Revise Groups of FOUR 1.Beginning and Ending 2.Body 3.Punctuation and Spelling 4.Capitalization and Usage 1. Follow rules on following slide 2. 7 minutes with each paper!

4. How to Peer Edit/Revise on Google Open a new tab Go to google drive Click on folder labeled “classroom” Click on folder labeled “7 th ELAR” Click on personal narrative Right Click on your document Click “share” Type in all the names of the members in your group. ONLY ALLOW THEM TO COMMENT! Now go to “Shared with me” You should be able to see everyone in your groups papers. You will make comments at the end of paragraphs or line. BE SPECIFIC (“gald should be glad”)

5. Self-Evaluate Reread paper and check: –The words you used…BEST words –Variety of sentences/ flow Simple v. compound v.complex

6. Tuesday, September 29 Do Now: SSR- 10 Min Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on October 2nd) Objective: I will use my knowledge of elements of plot and fiction to fill in my mind map/table for Freak the Mighty. I will use my knowledge of the writing process to begin my final copy of my personal narrative. Today you will need: Award Winning Novel Pen or Pencil

7. Plot- Label all 3 parts of exposition Begin to describe rising action Vivid Verbs- 1 per chapter Characterization – 9 Characters by end of Ch. 14 1 ex. Per character AT LEAST Summary – 2 so far (Ch 1-7 and Ch. 8-11) Figurative Language- 1 per chapter Conflict – at least 3 examples so far Connection – at least 2 so far By the end of CH. 14- You should have 3-4 times as many examples in your book as you have labeled on your mind map/table.

8. Freak the Mighty Read Ch. 11-14 Mind Map/ Table: Rising Action (Is suspense building? Vivid Verbs Characterization Figurative Language Conflict Connections to Text Summary for Ch. 7-11

9. Interjections Express feeling or emotion and functions independently from the rest of a sentence. Ouch! That really hurt! Hey, that wasn’t nice. Wow! What a great idea! Yikes! I’m scared of heights!

10. Type of Interjections Examples of interjections showing strong emotion: Oh no! Ouch!Wow!Yikes!Hey! Ah! Examples of interjections that introduce a sentence: YesNoIndeedWell Please https://play.kahoot.it/#/intro?quizId=c23fa838-7933-4101- 9fd3-d83f4d792209

11. Interjection: Pickles Write about a “pickle” – a situation—you have experienced that left a ‘sour taste in your mouth.’ **Use and underline three different interjections.

12. Wednesday, September 30 Do Now: Get Ready for Library Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on October 2nd) Objective: I will use my knowledge of elements of plot and fiction to fill in my mind map/table for Freak the Mighty. I will learn about adverbs and use this information to complete my life sandwich piece. Today you will need: Notebook paper Pen or Pencil NOTECARDS

13. Wicked Word Wednesday Who Am I? 1. You can study me in school…learning about cultures is cool! What am I? 2. That little voice inside your head…that’s me! What am I? 3. When something or someone very important needs remembering…use me! What am I? 4. English teachers love to study me! What am I? 5. Are you kind and concerned about others? Me too! What am I?

14. Answers 1. Anthropology 2. Conscience 3. Memorialize 4. Etymology 5. Conscientious

15. Self-Evaluate Reread paper and check: –The words you used…BEST words –Variety of sentences/ flow Simple v. compound v.complex

16. Writer/ Reader’s Conferences As you come up, I will check your personal narrative AND your performance task! You can work on the following: 1.Mind Map/ Table 2.Life Sandwich 3.Self-Evaluate and complete Personal Narrative 4.Type Final Copy – A.copy the entire document (ctl + a) (ctl + c) B.Open a new google doc and paste (ctl + v) C.Name the document “Final Copy – Name” D.Copy the entire document (ctl + a) now change the color to black E.Add the document to your google classroom assignment F.Click “Turn In”

17. Thursday, October 1 Do Now: Get out FtM and note supplies Homework: ✓ Vocabulary Word Study (Quiz on October 2nd) Objective: I will use my knowledge of elements of fiction and characterization to complete my performance task. I will use my knowledge of the writing process to begin my final copy of my personal narrative. Today you will need: Notebook paper Pen or Pencil

18. Tipster Thursday Writing Process Review:

19. Freak the Mighty Read Ch. 15-18 Mind Map/ Table: Rising Action (Is suspense building? Vivid Verbs Characterization Figurative Language Conflict Theme Connections to Text Summary for Ch. 12-18

20. Adverbs

21. Adverb  Modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb  Examples: Historians s trongly believe that the Chinese invented rockets. (verb) Ancient Chinese warriors fired very powerful rockets. (adjective) Today, rockets almost always power missiles and spacecraft. (adverb)

22. Answer the questions …  How, when, where, and to what extent In what way?Patiently, loudly, carefully When?Sometimes, daily, always Where?Inside, there, everywhere To what extent?Extremely, nearly, almost

23. Location  The position of adverbs can vary.  Modifies an adjective or adverb- generally before the word it modifies  Modifies a verb- after the verb, before the verb, or at the beginning of the sentence The rocket ascended suddenly. The rocket suddenly ascended. Suddenly, the rocket ascended.

24. Intensifiers  Adverbs that modify adjectives or other adverbs  Placed directly before the words they modify  Answer: to what extent AlmostExtremelyQuiteSoUsually EspeciallyNearlyReallyTooVery

25. Rules  Many adverbs are formed by adding the suffix – ly to adjectives. There exceptions to the spelling. AdjectiveRuleAdverb SuddenAdd –lySuddenly TrueDrop e add –lyTruly HeavyChange y to I add –lyHeavily

26. Adverb: Tomatoes Write about an embarrassing moment—a moment that added some “tangy” flavor to your life. **Use and underline three different adjectives

27. Friday, October 2 Do Now: Get a computer and pull up your narrative Homework: ✓ Novel needs to be done by Monday ✓ Life Sandwich due Monday Objective: I will use my knowledge of the writing process to begin my final copy of my personal narrative I will use my knowledge of Unit 3 word study to complete a Word Study Quiz. Today you will need: Mind Map/Table Life Sandwich supplies Performance Task supplies

28. Flow Day Agenda – Publishing! 1.Personal Narrative due by end of class Final Copy – A.Copy the entire document (ctl + a) (ctl + c) B.Open a new google doc and paste (ctl + v) C.Name the document “Final Copy – Name” D.Copy the entire document (ctl + a) now change the color to black E.Add in a title of “Personal Narrative” at the top of page (16 pt) and center it F.Write “By Your Name” (14 pt) under “Personal Narrative” and center it G.Add the document to your google classroom assignment H.Click “Turn In”

29. Unit 3 Vocab Quiz

30. Flashback Friday Weekly Reflection

31. Poster Paper with all your information from the Performance Task Packet BeginningEnd Character traits and mood Front Back

32. Title slide Your Name Name of Book Name of Character

33. Information from the packet Type information HERE

34. Character Name At the beginning of…, ____ was...

35. Character Name At the end of…, ____ was...

36. Fabulous Funky Flow Friday You may work on the following tasks for the remainder of class. I will be calling you up to check on mind maps/tables. Performance Task Life Sandwich – paper supplies are at the back of the room if you need them Mind Map/Table – through Ch. 18