1. Bellwork: December 16 th Write a compound or complex sentence that answers the question that corresponds with your desk number. -Desks: 2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32 What one part of The Pearl would you change, and how would you change it? -Desks: 6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30 What is the most memorable part of The Pearl so far and why is that part memorable? -Desks: 4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31 What does the great pearl symbolize to you and what makes it symbolize that?

2. Bellwork: December 16 th 1.Copy the passage exactly as it is. 2.Edit the passage and correct the errors it contains. S.E. Hinton created a complex character in Cherry Valance, and this became evident when she wrote “[Cherry] looked at me quickly. “I could fall in love with Dallas Winston,” she said. “I hope I never see him again, or I will Page 46.”

3. Bellwork: December 16 th 1.Copy the passage exactly as it is. 2.Edit the passage and correct the errors it contains. S.E. Hinton created a complex character in Cherry Valance, and this became evident when she wrote, “[Cherry] looked at me quickly. ‘I could fall in love with Dallas Winston,’ she said. ‘I hope I never see him again, or I will.’” (46)

4. Agenda: December 16th Academic Goal(s)Social Goal(s) 8 th grade- You will evaluate Steinbeck’s use of literary elements in regards to his themes in The Pearl. 7 th grade- You will identify Hinton’s themes in The Outsiders by analyzing key literary elements. Be mature Be here to learn Do not speak out of turn Due RecentlyDue Soon Study Guides: 12/6 Paragraphs: 12/6 Pearl Quiz- 12/13 BDGD- The Pearl 12/16

5. Big Dog Gone Discussion 1.Be ready to share your response to the bellwork if you get doomerated. 2.Raise your hand to elaborate on ideas– No speaking without a dog. 3.PARTICIPATE!!!!!! I want to know what you think.