1. 1 BELLWORK! 1.VOCAB, Page 12-13. LOCATE as many “Informational Text Features” as you can. LABEL them in your book. 2.USE the “Sentence Starters” on the right side of this PowerPoint slide to WRITE two summary sentences about the reading passage. There are three main ideas in the text: first_____; second_____; third______. The main point of the text is… A central point in the text is… The text helps the reader to understand that… The author’s purpose in this passage is to___________; which is made clear by… DirectionsSentence Starters

2. 2 Monday, August 18th What am I learning today? ELACC11-12L1-6: Demonstrate the correct use of vocabulary and grammar in my writing. ELACC11-12RI7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented indifferent media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem. ELACC11-12W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. ELACC11-12W5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. What am I going to do today? Bellwork: reading informational texts Vocab words 11-12 Begin Reading Alas, Babylon What will I do to show I learned it? Revised draft of GRADED writing assignment Discussion Leader Assignment READ CHAPTER 2 FOR MONDAY!

3. 3 Alas, Babylon Groups Gro up Chap ter MembersIn-Class Work Day DUE DATE 14Brae, NickMonday8/26 (Tues) 25Elisa, Cole8/26 (Tues) 36Jake Shell, Olivia, Hunter8/26 (Tues) 47Chandler, Lauren, JonFriday9/2 (Tues) 58Ryan, Gio, Airen9/2 (Tues) 69Bryan, Adrian, Caitlyn9/2 (Tues) 710Josh, Mitch Chapman, VinnyMonday9/9 (Tues) 811Tanner, Kristen, Jacob Rose9/9 (Tues) 912Nikolai, Mitchell Riccard, Irby 9/9 (Tues)

4. 4 CHARACTERS Florence Wechek- the manager at Western Union Alice Cooksey- the librarian and friend to Florence Randy Bragg- protagonist and descendant of an old Florida family; brother to Mark Bragg (failed candidate for political office) Dan Gunn- Doctor and Randy’s best friend Missouri- wife of Two-Tone and a maid (son’s name is Caleb and he’s about 13) Two-Tone Henry- Randy’s neighbor The McGoverns- Family near Randy; Randy has interest in Lib McGovern Malachai- Randy’s yard man and Preacher’s younger son Helen Bragg- Mark’s wife Mark Bragg- Randy’s brother; sends his family to live with Randy; in SAC intelligence, stationed near Omaha Ben Franklin- Mark and Helen’s son (about 13) Peyton- Mark and Helen’s daughter Edgar Quisenberry- president of the bank, 45 years old

5. 5 Vocab Pre-Test Results Circle the questions you got wrong Look up each word you got wrong Write a sentence using the word correctly Sentence MUST demonstrate your understanding of the word’s meaning When you’re finished: Staple these 3 things together TOP: Scantron MIDDLE: Your sentences BOTTOM: Test