ENGLISH 7

Refugee--Listen/read

Isabel, Ch. 35, 5 days from home, p. 203- A chilling chapter

Then write -

QW - From the perspective of Ivan’s mother, if she could have known what would happen, what choices could she have made differently, if any and why?

Listen/Read -- Mahmoud, Ch. 36, p. 210

Activity - Retelling the chapter, to a partner, your own words.

HW: Thurs- Mugs

Fri;  Spelling Unit 7 quiz.

ENGLISH 8

QW: Write down as many words as can think of when you hear the word lottery:

Now, The Lottery, a famous short story by American writer Shirley Jackson, published in 1948. An early Hunger Games, sort of. Handout. Listen and read along.

"The Lottery is like the world's creepiest public service announcement against peer pressure. Similar to those warnings about drinking or smoking--except Jackson is warning against unthinkingly following along with a group."

The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson.(20) Read it here

Come up with at least ONE question about the story. Thought-provoking and serious. NOT a yes/no answer.

HW: Tuesday Biography, two-thirds through , Check # 2

And a question or two about The Lottery