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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

Read, discuss and do webquest

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

novel project

Reading: Partner books

Evaluative Activity: Poetry Slam

Reading: Boy's Life

Evaluative Activity: Treasure Chest

Reading:  Independent Reading

Watch Finding Neverland

Movie Review