Dates:
1. Run your paper through www.grammarly.com/edu
2. Tues. 9/3 Vocab lesson 2 and 10 original sentences with Context Clues
3. Vocab 2 Test: Thurs, 9/5
4.. Turn in your final draft by Friday, 9/6- turnitin.com
5. Short Story Terms Test, Tuesday, 9/10
Review Vocab 2 and collect sentences.
: Short Story: "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets"- We will begin in class on Tuesday and finish reading for Wednesday
1. Students will learn to make conclusions using clues/ context clues
A. Each student will get a sheet of paper
B. Students will review "evidence": from a crime scene Evidence LIst
C. Students will evaluate the circumstances and reasons for the victim's death
Homework:
1. Finish reading story if we don't finish by the end of class on Wednesday
2. Answer questions: 1-3 under Literary Focus: Suspense
3. After reviewing the evidence, the students will write a short paragraph discussing the cause of the person's death. Students will also list "character traits" that are evident from the evidence.
Procedure:
1. Students will read the introduction to "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets" in their packet. Students will discuss why people take risks
3. Students will make predictions about the "Contents" and begin reading
4. Students will discuss literary terms: Plot elements, irony, tone, mood, foreshadowing
5. Students will discuss and analyze the outcome of the story
6. Students will Answer questions on page 19
Lterary Focus: Suspense: 1-3)
7. Students will complete structure worksheet
Assessment: There will be a short quiz following the reading
Materials: Packets, Smart Board, highlighters, pens
Standard - CC.1.3.9-10.J
Standard - CC.1.4.9-10.K
Standard - CC.1.3.9-10.J
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Standard - CC.1.4.9-10.K
Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition. • Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. • Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the discipline in which they are writing.
Standard - CC.1.3.9-10.K
