Week 10

Better late than never, for those of you who may have been absent....

"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
Audio version here.



Monday- Read story; Plot diagram
Tuesday- Text-dependent questions
Wednesday- MAP testing
Thursday- Characterization graphic organizer (DAD)
Friday- Theme (Routine Writing)

Homework: Show Ms. Fricano or Ms. Farris your library card so that you can go on the field trip!!!

Week 11

Week of 10/26-10/30

Monday- Read story. Plot diagram. Access audio version here. Full text here.

Tuesday- Characterization (Complex v. Simple characters; review DAD)

Wednesday- Mood vs Tone (Analyze imagery and sensory details)

Thursday- Foreshadowing & Irony

Friday- Routine Writing about the theme.

Homework: On Wednesday, I will give you your individualized homework assignments for this week and next week. There will be 2 assignments this week (Wednesday and Thursday) and 4 next week, all regarding the same story.