Today in ELA 12/1

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can determine the figurative and literal meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text.
~I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances.

Class Activities:
Review Connector Role~ Read Role and Identify Connection
Read Egypt Game Chapter 8 

Discussion Questions:
What did Mr. Ross mean when he said, "Melanie! The cruelest month is here"?
Why did April and Melanie decide to let Elizabeth play in the Egypt game?

Homework:
~Finish Prisoners of Fear (pg 67-79) 
~Write 3 connections 
~Quiz tomorrow (Chapters 1-8)

Today in ELA 12/6

Learning Goals:
~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?
Egypt Game Chapter 8
Figure it out- Share Prediction
Comprehension Questions for Chapters 7 & 8

PM
Egypt Game Chapter 8
Figure it out- Share Prediction and if it is true 
Comprehension Questions for Chapters 7 & 8



Homework:
~Alphabetizer
~Spelling Test Tomorrow