Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES
To analyze research methods
To apply research skills
To create a driving central question, thesis, and rough outline, notecards, abstract, and bibliography

AGENDA:
Complete any deadlines for research paper due dates
Rough Drafts due 11/26

HOMEWORK:
Research Paper Deadlines
Rough Drafts due 11/26

OBJECTIVES
To utilize class time to focus on independent reading
To analyze grammatical structure in sentences
To know unfamiliar terms and how to use them in a sentence
To recognize and understand ways the author uses words to create meaning
To demonstrate willingness to take risks in analyzing themes and characters

BELLRINGER
Grammar practice

AGENDA
Grammar: Verbs & Nouns
Novel: The Giver
Continue reading, practicing roles
Keep track of characterization

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

AGENDA
Students worked on Caring for the Kenai science project in the Library Lab

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs

OBJECTIVES
To continue explicating and analyzing Candide
Compare & contrast Candide with Gulliver’s Travels
To assess and critique Voltaire’s message
To evaluate figurative language and justify reasoning

AGENDA
Explicate chapters of Candide, analyzing politics & history of the era

HOMEWORK
Continue studying next section of literary devices: J-O

OBJECTIVES
To recognize literary devices in context
To analyze how they establish meaning

BELLRINGER
A few minutes of study time

AGENDA
Literary Devices F-I

HOMEWORK
Continue studying next section of literary devices