September 30/Oct 3

EQ: How can I find the theme and why is it important?

Agenda:
Review chapters 5&6
New signposts!  Have you seen them? 

• Words of the Wiser
• Memory Moments

Begin reading Chapter 7 - buddy reading

Homework
Read Chapters 7&8 and complete Chapter 7 questions.

September 28/29

EQ: How can I use a topic sentence to organize my paragraphs?

Agenda:
C-Notes on topic sentences

Practice creating topic sentences


Homework
Read Chapter 6 and complete questions in packet.

September 28/29

EQ: How can I use a topic sentence to organize my paragraphs?

Agenda:
C-Notes on topic sentences

Practice creating topic sentences


Homework
Read Chapter 6 and complete questions in packet.

September 28/29

EQ: How can I use a topic sentence to organize my paragraphs?

Agenda:
C-Notes on topic sentences

Practice creating topic sentences


Homework
Read Chapter 6 and complete questions in packet.

September 26/27

September 26/27

EQ:  How can signposts improve our understanding of literature?

In Class
Reviewed 2 types of signposts:

• Contrasts and Contradictions
• Aha! moments

 Recorded 2 signposts for chapters 1-4.
 Began reading chapter 5.

Homework
Finish chapter 5 and answer questions in packet.

September 22/23

September 22/23
EQ:  What can we learn about what it is like to be Native American today in America from this novel?

In Class
Review Chapter 3
Read Chapter 4

Homework
Answer in packet:  "What do you learn in the novel about being Native American in America today?"
Use quotes from the text to support your answer

The entire packet except for the last page should be completed by your next class period.  You will turn it in and get a new packet for the next part of the novel.

September 20/21

September 20/21
EQ: How can fictional characters help us understand real people?

In Class:
Heart of a Chief character analysis review
Reading questions - Chapter 2

Homework: Read Chapter 3 and complete reading questions