Today we started reading The Outsiders and read through two-thirds of chapter one. Afterward, we worked on analyzing dialogue to determine what it reveals about a character. Usually when students write, they explain personalities whereas authors use dialogue as a way to convey different aspects of a character. It is a way to show the personality instead of telling.
Work done in class:
Read Ch. 1 in The Outsiders
Dialogue worksheet - Ch.1 - Click here to see it
Homework:
Read RC for 30 mins
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Introduction to The Outsiders
To get us prepared for read The Outsider, we read and article on gangs and troubled youth in Hawaii. The article was about three high school aged teens and their change in attitude. Click here to read the article. The students also answered some questions on the article. Click here to see it. We will begin reading tomorrow.
Work done in class:
Article - Click here
Questions - Click here
Term 1 Calendar - Click here
Homework:
Read RC book
Work done in class:
Article - Click here
Questions - Click here
Term 1 Calendar - Click here
Homework:
Read RC book
Monday, July 29, 2013
Reading Counts
Today the students took their Reading Counts, RC, level set test to determine their goals for the quarter. RC is replacing AR and is about the same. The biggest difference is the amount of points books are worth and tests can be taken more than once. I should have the point goals for students by the end of the week.Be aware that since books are worth more, the goals will be higher. Don't be shocked when goals are in the 60-70 point range.
Work done in class:
RC test
Work done in class:
RC test