Homework: Read 16-18
Study Vocab
Vocab Quiz Thursday!
Today:
Vocab statuettes
Flow map 12-15
Partner quote quiz
Continue powerpoint
Read
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
February 8th
Homework:
Read 11-15
Quote Quiz over 5-15 on Tuesday
Study vocab. Vocab quiz Thursday.
Today:
Flow map 8-11
Read "This Boat..."
Lab
In the lab you will visit the Institute of Museum and Library Services Mark Twain's Mississippi website.
You will be given a specific topic to research and on which to present five images and three general conclusions you make about your topic based on the images.
Additionally, you need to find one passage from the novel that addresses your topic in some way.
Organize your images and include your quote in a presentation that helps your peers better conceptualize the society of Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn.
Read 11-15
Quote Quiz over 5-15 on Tuesday
Study vocab. Vocab quiz Thursday.
Today:
Flow map 8-11
Read "This Boat..."
Lab
In the lab you will visit the Institute of Museum and Library Services Mark Twain's Mississippi website.
You will be given a specific topic to research and on which to present five images and three general conclusions you make about your topic based on the images.
Additionally, you need to find one passage from the novel that addresses your topic in some way.
Organize your images and include your quote in a presentation that helps your peers better conceptualize the society of Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn.
Friday, February 5, 2010
February 5
HW: Read 8-11
Study Vocab
Vocab quiz next Thursday!
Today:
Vocab Statuettes
Quizzes
Flow map 2-7
Power point
Read "The Boat Don't Float."
Study Vocab
Vocab quiz next Thursday!
Today:
Vocab Statuettes
Quizzes
Flow map 2-7
Power point
Read "The Boat Don't Float."
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February 3rd
HW:
Finish "The Importance of the Work"
Read 1-4, short quiz on Thursday
Print out "The Boat Don't Float" for Friday
Today:
Writing Wednesday: Write about a powerful word. What gives it meaning? What would make it less powerful?
Read "The Meaning of a Word"
Will the boat float?
Finish "The Importance of the Work"
Read 1-4, short quiz on Thursday
Print out "The Boat Don't Float" for Friday
Today:
Writing Wednesday: Write about a powerful word. What gives it meaning? What would make it less powerful?
Read "The Meaning of a Word"
Will the boat float?
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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
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.
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