Friday, February 12, 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2015

Composition Book Check:

6 points -- Word Collector  -- If you do not already have at least 3 words, add them as you read today.
    example:  Stargirl, page 173 "Maybe the music was a tether."
                           Def. a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement.

10 points -- Favorite Words  -- If you do not already have at least 5 words, add them.

5 points  -- Books I've Read -- Add your recent readings -- the books I've read so far this semester.

5 points -- Books to Read -- Add at least two you'd like to read.

18 points  (3 points each for 6)  Reading Response Log
6 responses to your individual reading

5 points  -- Writing about Conformity.  Answer the questions below:
In your composition book, under "Reading Response Log," 
label your entry "Conformity,"  add today's date, and write to answer these questions:
  • What does conformity look like at our school, in our community?
  • Do you conform or not?
  • How are you expected to conform? 
  • Is it a problem or a plus when you don't conform.
Explain your answers.


Stargirl charts:
12 points Chart for Stargirl -- filled out  (4 "does/says/thinks)
12  points Chart of Leo -- filled out  (4 "does/says/thinks)
36  points (3 points each) Chart for the list of other characters

5 Points  -- How much of our identity is really left up to us, and how much is just a mirror of everyone else around us?



Announcements and Reminders:
                                                                 

Parent-Teacher Conferences were held on February 11.



Do an anonymous act of kindness for someone.  Hand in your write-up as soon as you can.


Targets for Today:
READ! 


Learn about ways to respond to books (and other literature).  

Read more from Stargirl.
    Learn about the literary element of character. 





Today’s  Agenda: 


1
. Individual Reading Time: Choose your own materials. (and prepare for the composition book check word collector). 

2.  Composition Book Check


3. Stargirl  --  Today we read from  the top of page 174 to 

Winner (and only entry) in the Desk-Decorating Contest from last time:  Allyssa Christiansen








If You Were Absent:

See above. 

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