Read the first 2 and last 2 lines of Chapter 25
and summarize the chapter's main events.
Read
The final 2 chapters of Catching Fire
*Bloom Ball Projects are due THIS Friday
at the end of the period.
Movie - Mockingjay Part 1 (Monday)
Miss Lewis 7th & 8th Grade ELA - English Language Arts |
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Chapter 25 Summary Read the first 2 and last 2 lines of Chapter 25 and summarize the chapter's main events. Read The final 2 chapters of Catching Fire Finish Catching Fire Movie (16 minutes)
*Bloom Ball Projects are due THIS Friday at the end of the period. Movie - Mockingjay Part 1 (Monday)
Bloom Ball Projects
Continue to work on your Bloom Ball Project. All 12 circles must be completed by the end of the period on Friday. Your completed project will be your ticket to watch Mockingjay Part 1 on Monday, December 21st. When you get your graded circles back, record your grade on your chart and write your reflection. If you need to make corrections, please do so and turn your circles back in. Do not lose your circles. Agenda: 1. Review Ch. 22 Summary 2. Read Ch. 23 3. Update Character Chart 4. Bloom Ball Projects Chapter 22 Summary Make sure your summary over chapter 22 is complete. Read over your summary as a reminder of where we left off. Read Chapter 23 - page 326 Bloom Ball Projects - Please work on circles 6,7 and 11.
Circle 6 should contain a map of the arena. Indicate key features and label each section. Color your map (2 Comprehension) Use page 332 as a resource. Circle 7 should contain the definition of “theme” and a 5-7 sentence paragraph (or theme graphic organizer) explaining what you think is the most important theme in this book. Provide several examples of how that theme relates to the characters. (6 Evaluation) RL8.2 ELA8-TC Use your notes and theme tree as a resource. 4 = In addition to Level 3, "Cited" text evidence is provided with an explanation of how the evidence supports the theme. 3 = Theme is defined, a theme is provided, specific examples show how the theme relates to 3 or more characters or situations. 2 = An element of Level 3 is missing or theme is presented as a subject or topic. 1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal. Circle 11 should contain a definition of “defiance.” Identify which character’s actions you feel were the most defiant. Explain what they did, why it was defiant and provide text evidence to support your thinking. (6 Evaluation) W8.4 ELA8CW Use your essay on defiance as a resource. 3 = Identified what was done and why it was defiant. Text evidence is "cited" and explained. 2 = Meets at least 2 of the Level 3 criteria. 1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal. Agenda: 1. Review: Theme vs. Topic 2. Topics & Themes from Catching Fire 3. Identifying Evidence to Support Themes - Theme Trees 4. Bloom Ball Circles Review: What is the difference between a topic and a theme? Topics & Themes of Catching Fire: Review the list of themes we generated. Are there certain themes that are stronger than others? What makes a theme a "strong" theme? By the end of this unit you will be able to:
Theme Tree: Choose a theme to focus on. Write the theme on the trunk of your tree. Fill the top of your tree with evidence from the novel that supports your them. Try to include examples that cover as many characters as possible. Bloom Ball Projects What resources can I use to complete my project? Tasks to focus on today: Circles 6,7 and 11. Circle 6 should contain a map of the arena. Indicate key features and label each section.
Color your map (2 Comprehension) Circle 7 should contain the definition of “theme” and a 5-7 sentence paragraph explaining what you think is the most important theme in this book. Provide several examples of how that theme relates to the characters. (6 Evaluation) RL8.2 ELA8-TC 4 = In addition to Level 3, "Cited" text evidence is provided with an explanation of how the evidence supports the theme. 3 = Theme is defined, a theme is provided, specific examples show how the theme relates to 3 or more characters or situations. 2 = An element of Level 3 is missing or theme is presented as a subject or topic. 1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal. Circle 11 should contain a definition of “defiance.” Identify which character’s actions you feel were the most defiant. Explain what they did, why it was defiant and provide text evidence to support your thinking. (6 Evaluation) W8.4 ELA8CW 3 = Identified what was done and why it was defiant. Text evidence is "cited" and explained. 2 = Meets at least 2 of the Level 3 criteria. 1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal. Catching Fire Movie (38 minutes) "Let the 75th Hunger Games Begin! And may the odds be ever in your favor." Theme: Topic vs. Theme Activity By the end of this unit you will be able to:
Today's Goal: Identify themes in a short story and support them with examples. To find the theme of a story, you must first focus on general topics addressed in the story. Next, ask yourself, what "life lesson" does the author want me to understand about that topic?
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