February 2, 2010

HW: Read "The Importance of the Work" and complete activity.
Print out the following article: "This Boat Don't Float."
Today:
1. Groups and seating.
2. Partner Circle maps: Create a circle map. In the center write Mark Twain/Huckleberry Finn. On the donut, write out everything you know about either of these two figures.
3. Flip it over and, using the covers on your table, complete the chart.
4. Raft construction

• You will make one raft as a table.
• You will use all supplies provided.
• Your raft must be able to float.
• Your raft must be able to float with the four figurines.
• Your raft must have a shelter that can house two figures.
• Your raft must have a flag. On this flag must be TWO motifs that you predict Mark Twain will use in the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Remember, a motif is a recurring object, idea, word, etc.

You may want to divide up jobs, as this will be your only day to craft your raft.