This week students will be moving into unit 2. We are starting with the launch text, "Leaving Main Street." Students were given a statement: We should stop exploring space because the money spent on space missions could be put to better use here on Earth. Students were to strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. Students were grouped based on their choice and tasked with reading "Leaving Main Street." Groups were to gather evidence from the text to support their position. Students will present their arguments tomorrow in a debate format.
After completing the launch text, students will move into "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed." Students will read the story and listen to the radio play. We will be comparing and contrasting the two. Students will also focus on vocabulary, figurative language, and comparisons using adverbs and adjectives. Below you will find the study guide and the additional practice. As of now, I am going to tentatively schedule the test for November 1st. That is subject to change.
Students will also complete vocabulary squares this week.
Rough drafts of the narratives that students have been working on in English Comp are due on Wednesday.
The rest of our tablets are scheduled to arrive this afternoon! As always, thank you for your support!
Make it a great week!
Mrs. Fowler
