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We are currently working on our Narrative Writing Piece

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Today in ELA 12/5

Learning Goals:
~Describe characteristics of two main characters in The Egypt Game.
~Identify similarities and differences between the two characters using a four square.
~Use the characteristics discussed to decide if April and Melanie are more alike or different.  
~Apply strategies to become an active reader.


Activities:
AM
CNN News
Subject & Predicate 
Writing Prompt- What kind of animal would you like to be and why?
Characteristic Description Chart
Egypt Game Chapter 7-Neferbeth
4 Square- Compare and Contrast
Ticket out the Door-April and Melanie are more _________(alike or different) because... 

PM
Egypt Game Chapter 7-Neferbeth
Characteristic Description Chart ( BlankEG
4 Square- Compare and Contrast
Ticket out the Door-April and Melanie are more _________(alike or different) because... 


Homework:
~Predict: Now that Elizabeth is part of the Egypt game she will... (Write your prediction in your reading journal.)