ENGLISH 7

Lots of papers returned. Look over. Filed in upright portfolios in the back.

Grading sheets. Look over. Get parent signature. Return to me by Thursday to settle grade disputes.

Handed in homework Chapter 8.

Think-Pair-Share: Background --On Good and Evil in Chapters 5 through 8. In this section, the Mrs Ws warned the children about the ongoing cosmic struggle between good and evil, using many examples from literature or well known people or events in history. Fortinbras, their dog, is from Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, a character who is strong and brave.

Many stories, like A Wrinkle In Time, examine the conflict between good and evil.

First, on your own, make a list of good works, such as food and clothing drives, in which people in our community are involved. Share with your partner and discuss other ways that people can promote goodness in our community and the world.

HW: Thurs Ch. 9 & worksheet

Settle Grade Disputes (Parent signed grade sheet due)

ENGLISH 8

QW: “The words were on their way and when they arrived Liesel would hold them in her hands like the clouds, and she would wring them out like rain.” (Last line, Part 1) Just write. Be inspired.

Graded quiz. Absent, Lucy

Web Search assignment -- author, historical background. Worksheet online with questions. Go to the class website, find link and download. Copy the assignment to and work in your google docs folder.

Finish what you can by end of period. Make sure you have named your file and put in documents folder when done.

Absent for reading guide check-in, it is your responsibility to show me for the check.

HW: WEDS. Finish websearch if not done in class. Will have time in class to work on,

Grading sheets with parent signature due. Settling disputes during class.

FRI: Read Parts 2& 3, (Pgs. 83-170) Complete WS

To think about-- What is the difference between passive acceptance and passive resistance? How do both ideas reveal themselves in The Book Thief so far?