Fifteen minute reading day!

When time is up, write a character sketch over the person featured in this book.  What is he/she like?  Make sure to describe the person using direct and indirect characterization.  You will have 5 minutes to do this 
 
Good morning!  Today you will need to do your warm-up on a separate piece of paper as you will be handing it in very soon.  

Using your Life Studies book (and a previous warm-up), at the top of your paper, create an MLA citation for your book.  If you forgot what an MLA citation should look like, use the following example as your guide.

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. Denver: MacMurray, 1999. Print.

Next, answer the following questions using as much direct information from your book as you can:
 First, write an introduction that tells us:
     -who this person (or group) is that you read about
     -why you read about him or her (or them)
     -what this person (or group) is known for
     -why the person (or group) is important (not just to you, but to others)

Next, write AT LEAST 1 paragraph in which you identify the major challenges or obstacles this person (or group) faced during life or the time you read about. Describe and discuss these challenges or obstacles in separate paragraphs, if necessary. Also include the strategies this person (or group) used to overcome challenges or obstacles.  Include examples to explain how these strategies helped them overcome the obstacles.

 

 
First, find a seat somewhere you haven't sat before and next to people by whom you haven't sat.  

Listen to Miss Lamb read Dream by Susan V. Bosak.  As you listen, pay close attention to the pictures so that you can write about your favorite one when we are finished.  

After we read this story, we will take a few minutes to write positive compliments to two of our classmates.  Before you write, think about what you will say--a compliment of "I like your shirt" is often not as meaningful as "I enjoy how you read your part in The Crucible" or "Thank you for always being positive."  
 
Today is your last 15 minute reading day before your book is due on Monday!

We will go to the library on Monday to check out our second Life Studies book, so be prepared!

Ready...set...READ!
 
Copy the following quote and then react and respond:

"Short is the road that leads from fear to hate." _Giambattista Casti

Think about the quote in relation to current events as well as The Crucible.
 
Fifteen minute reading day!

When time is up, write a summary over what you have read.  You will have 5 minutes to do so. 

Remember, your book should be finished by next MONDAY!
 
Copy the quote below, then react and respond:

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." 
-Abraham Lincoln

Think about the previous quote in historical and political contexts, as well as in relation to The Crucible.
 
Congratulations!  Today you have earned a breakfast party from Friends of Rachel.  After we finish eating (and say thank you!) we will take our canned food collection to the gym.  We will also determine the five students who will participate in the canned food tower build-off.  

162 cans is very impressive.  Thanks for helping to feed Broken Arrow!
 
Today we will read our Life Studies books for 15 minutes.  Remember that they are to be finished by November 12, 2012--that's only 11 days away!  

After the 15 minute timer goes off, think about any connections or similarities you have with the person about whom you are reading.  What do you have in common with the person?  Miss Lamb will put 5 minutes up on the timer--during this time, free write on your similarities with the person about whom you are reading.