I hope you all are having a wonderful morning. Today we will be going to the high school to see a play. We will also continue reading chapter 14 and 15 of Freak the Mighty. Please leave all your materials in your locker, then work on the point to ponder.
Thank you
Mr. Trumble
Point to Ponder: Today is Trivia Tuesday. Pick up a trivia card from the music stand, then take turns asking and answering questions with the people at your table group.
Schedule:
8:50 – 10:30 Play
at High School (New Kid) ***Leave right at 8:50
10:30 – 10:45 Clean Lockers
10:45 – 11:45 Block 2
(Trumbles class to Mr. Frost’s Room, Frost’s room to Mr. Trumble’s class)
12: 25 – 1:00 Block 2
Continued (Mrs. Isham - writing with Mr. Frost’s class)
1:00 –
2:35 Block 1
Students return to their homerooms
2:40 – 3:20
Special Area
Activity #1
Key Questions
pg 88 - Evaluate: Why do you think Kevin uses his imagination so much regarding his disability?
pg 89 - Evaluate: How does Kevin sharing the news about growing on the inside but not on the outside add to the theme of trust and friendship?
pg 90 - Assess Grim's plan to protect Max from Killer Kane? Do you think it's a good plan? What could go wrong? What are Grim's other options?
Pg 91-92 - Analyze Max's feelings when he finds out his dad is up for parole. How do you know? What is your evidence?
Writing: Narratives
Activity #2
Following Plot - Rising Action
Reading Strategies: Predicting & Questioning
Ch 14 - Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
****Make a Prediction****
- We will stop periodically for you to write down questions, and to discuss them in small groups.
Key Questionspg 88 - Evaluate: Why do you think Kevin uses his imagination so much regarding his disability?
pg 89 - Evaluate: How does Kevin sharing the news about growing on the inside but not on the outside add to the theme of trust and friendship?
pg 90 - Assess Grim's plan to protect Max from Killer Kane? Do you think it's a good plan? What could go wrong? What are Grim's other options?
Pg 91-92 - Analyze Max's feelings when he finds out his dad is up for parole. How do you know? What is your evidence?
Ch 15 - What Came Down the Chimney
****Make a Prediction****
Pg 95 - Critique: What does Grim say the difference is between telling tales and telling lies? Do you agree with him?
Evaluate: How do Gram's actions help you understand the kind of person she is?
Pg 96-98 - Critique: How does Max feel about Kevin's Christmas gift? What's your evidence?
pg 99 - Assess: Why do you think Max's dad came back?
How would you feel if you were in Max's position?
What would you do?
Fill in:
One event from chapter Ch 14 & Ch 15 for the plot element of Rising Action
Homework:
Complete Reading Log - Due Thursday 11/8/15
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