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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Today in ELA 6/11

Learning Goals:
~Use reading skills and strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
Bristol Palin Interview
8th Grade Baby Project
Maricela- Character Profile



Chapter 11: Maricela
Seat Work: (In Journal)
·      What is Maricela's age? 
·      What is her ethnicity? 
·      What is her contribution? 
·      What was her reason for becoming involved? 
·      What are the effects of her association? 
·      What is Maricela's attitude towards the baby?  What is she angry about?
·      How does being pregnant effect Maricela's life as a teenager?
·      Why does Penny think working in the garden will be good for Maricela and the other girls? How does it get Maricela to think differently?

Draw a Picture of Maricela on this page of your journal

Daily Writing Prompt:
"Before you make a decision, ask yourself this question: will you regret the results or rejoice in them?"-Rob Liano
Have you ever made a decision that you later regretted?  What was the choice and how did it impact your life?

Homework:
Read Amir
Complete Lit Role