Today I will be able to:
•Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
•Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
•Read and comprehend literature
AGENDA
1. Journal-
Focus: Juvenile Justice System
We are going to watch 3 videos. For each one record something that you have
1.Seen
2.Heard
3.Felt
4.learned about the juvenile justice system.
Lastly, how is the juvenile justice system playing a role in the novel? How do we see its impact on the characters’ lives?
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
2. DJ Discussion Group #3
3. Comparative Novel Study Groups. Met with groups and reviewed the assignment sheet. Groups have been assigned their themes. This weekend you should be analyzing the text looking for your group's theme.
This afternoon,
DJ read Chapters 11-12
Work on Human Rights Projects
Announcements:
- Comparative Novel Presentations due 5/14
- Human Rights Projects due 5/18 - Early Turn-in 5/17 ---DATE CHANGE
- Instructional Support Day is back to Wednesday for the remainder of the school year. (2 more)
- Make sure that your assignments are completed by the due dates