Wednesday
10/21/09

All Back Work Due Today
Book Reports Due by 3:40

1&2 Lesson Focus: What is the literary element, irony?
What is a theme?

1. If you could have any three wishes in the world, what would they be?
2. Read “The Monkey’s Paw” pg 680
Questions for “The Monkey’s Paw”
1. How can this story be considered ironic?
2. How does this story build suspense?
3. What is the theme of this story?
4. Create a warning label:
i. On your own index card create a warning label that tells what the monkey’s paw is, how it was created, and what magic it possesses.
ii. Create a list of directions to use the monkey’s paw
iii. Then create a set of warnings for the use of the paw.
Homework: Finish “The Monkey’s Paw” warning label


4th Period: Lesson Focus: How can I show I read and understood the first two chapters?
1. With your partner create a comic strip to represent the first 2 chapters
a. Must Have
i. 6-8 major events
ii. Pictures and dialogue
iii. Must be colorful and creative
Homework: Read Chapter 3

All Back Work Due Today
Book Reports Due by 3:40

1&2 Lesson Focus: What is the literary element, irony?
What is a theme?

3. If you could have any three wishes in the world, what would they be?
4. Read “The Monkey’s Paw” pg 680
Questions for “The Monkey’s Paw”
1. How can this story be considered ironic?
2. How does this story build suspense?
3. What is the theme of this story?
4. Create a warning label: bobbi was here Corey is amazing
i. On your own index card create a warning label that tells what the monkey’s paw is, how it was created, and what magic it possesses.
ii. Create a list of directions to use the monkey’s paw
ii. Then create a set of warnings for the use of the paw.
Homework: Finish “The Monkey’s Paw” warning label