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Viewing: Elements of Fiction Powerpoint
Reading: "The Flowers" and in small groups trace plot structure
Short Stories: " Marigolds" and analyze plot structure in a group of three.
"The Pin" and work in groups of four to do four square assignment
"Sniper" and use reading strategy
In groups of four choose short story from books to read, discuss and write group analysis.
Watch Hero's Journey Powerpoint
THE ALCHEMIST
Watch film on Hero's Journey - Labyrnth
Lit Circles with various coming of age novels
Novel: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
Independent Books -
Daily journals and Approach Paper
Novel: The Secret Life of Bees
Reading: Partner books
Evaluative Activity: Poetry Slam
Reading: Boy's Life
Evaluative Activity: Treasure Chest
Reading: Independent Reading
Watch Finding Neverland