Day 36: 10/28/26 - (Rewatch Day) Freak the Mighty Movie (Part 3) & Compare/Contrast Essay

 Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 3)

1 Hour 1 min & 22 seconds - The End

1:01:22 - End

Directions: 

• While you are watching the movie you should record information about the climax, the falling action, and the resolutions for each of the characters. You will use this information to write your compare/contrast mini essay, so make sure you take good notes.
  

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 ELA:

Today we finish our compare & contrast essay for the last part of the movie.

                               
Do Now:

• Take out your Compare & Contrast graphic organizer
• Pick up a Glow & Grow worksheet and a copy of the Writing Checklist
• Open your computer to your compare/contrast essay

Independent work:

• No HW

Activity #1
Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 3)

Writing Framework - Constructing a written response with:

1. Introduction
2. Claim 
3. Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. Reflection

Checking My Work - Writing Checklist

• _____Did I proofread to be sure everything makes sense?
• _____Did I remember to spell basic words correctly?
• _____Is there a punctuation mark at the end of each sentence?
• _____Did I write an introductory sentence that provides context for my response?
• _____Did I write a clear claim?
• _____Did I support the claim with evidence from the text?
• _____Did I explain my evidence fully?
• _____Do I have a reflection that wraps up my writing?
• _____How many sentences did I write in each paragraph?

Example:

**** There are many ways the book, Freak the Mighty, and the movie, The Mighty are different. One of the ways they are different is within the plot. For example, in the book Tony D. never shows up to steal back the purse from Max and Kevin, but in the movie Tony and his gang show up in the middle of the night at the sewer to steal the purse back. In my opinion the book is better than the movie.

Day 35: 10/27/26 - Freak the Mighty Movie (Part 3) & Compare/Contrast Essay

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 3)

1 Hour 1 min & 22 seconds - The End

1:01:22 - End

Directions: 

• While you are watching the movie you should record information about the climax, the falling action, and the resolutions for each of the characters. You will use this information to write your compare/contrast mini essay, so make sure you take good notes.
  

Important: 

• The Plot's Climax - How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? Focus on the climax. Ask yourself, "Did the movie omit, insert, or change any of the events in the climax?" 
• Characterization & Conflict - Are the characters conflicts resolved the same way in the movie as they are in the book
• Resolution - How do the resolutions compare? 

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 ELA:

Today we will work on our compare & contrast essay for the last part of the movie.

                               
Do Now:

• Take out your Compare & Contrast graphic organizer
• Write your Independent work in your agenda

Independent work:

• Work on your Compare & Contrast Essay

Activity #1
Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 3)

Directions: 

• While you are watching the movie you should record information about the climax, and the resolutions for each of the characters. You will use this information to write your compare/contrast mini essay, so make sure you take good notes.
  

Important: 

• The Plot's Climax - How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? Focus on the climax. Ask yourself, "Did the movie omit, insert, or change any of the events in the climax?" 
• Characterization & Conflict - Are the characters conflicts resolved the same way in the movie as they are in the book
• Resolution - How do the resolutions compare? 

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

1. Introduction
2. Claim 
3. Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. Reflection

Checking my Work - Writing Checklist

• _____Did I proofread to be sure everything makes sense?
• _____Did I remember to spell basic words correctly?
• _____Is there a punctuation mark at the end of each sentence?
• _____Did I write an introductory sentence that provides context for my response?
• _____Did I write a clear claim?
• _____Did I support the claim with evidence from the text?
• _____Did I explain my evidence fully?
• _____Do I have a reflection that wraps up my writing?
• _____How many sentences did I write in each paragraph?

Day 34: 10/26/26 - Chapter 24 - 25 & Types of Characters

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Review
2. Set up new Reading Guide
3. Read - Aloud Chapter 24 - 25  & Complete the New Reading Guide

1. Review

• Where is Kevin at the end of chapter 23, and what does he tell Max is going to happen to him?

2. The Reading Guide: 

Your reading guide has 5 sections.

• Setting - Where & when do the events takes place?
• Characters - What do you know about the main characters?
• Plot - What are the important events from the chapter?
• Questions  - Do your best to write 2 questions. Remember you want to ask level 2 & 3 discussion questions. 
• Conflicts - Identify all conflicts within the chapter

3. Read-Aloud Ch 24 - 25 Directions: 

Read chapter 24 - 25 of Freak the Mighty, complete the Reading Guide, and bring it with you to ELA

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ELA:

Today we will discuss the ending of Freak the Mighty, and learn about the different types of characters.
                               
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Hand in D.O.L. #3
• Take out your reading guide from chapters 24 - 25

Homework: 

• Finish any past due Quizzes or assignments

Activity #1

Freak the Mighty

(The Final Discussion)

Topic: Imagination & Coping Mechanisms

• The Bionics Unit: Kevin tells Max that he is getting a brand-new, robotic body. Why do you think Kevin created this lie? Was it a good coping mechanism, or was it cruel to lead Max on? If you were Max would you have wanted to know the truth?

Topic: Growth and Transformation

The Empty Journal & the Power of writing: Why does Kevin leave Max an empty book? At the end of the book, Max says he didn't think he could write a book because he didn't have a brain. Why does filling that blank journal help him heal from his grief and overcome his internal conflict of feeling stupid?

Topic: Fate and Identity

Escaping the "Chip off the Old Block" Curse: For most of the book, Max is terrified that he is doomed to become just like his father, Kenny "Killer Kane". How does his friendship with Kevin—and Loretta Lee's final advice that "Nothing's a drag, kid"—help Max overcome this conflict and rewrite his own identity?

Loretta and Iggy: Loretta and Iggy Lee seem like villains at first, but they end up trying to help Max. What does this tell us about judging people based on their appearance or where they live? Loretta starts the book as a rough, intimidating figure in the Testaments, yet her single comment triggers Max to finally pick up the pen and write their story. How do characters like Loretta and Grim help Max after Kevin's death?

Topic: Friendship and Loss

Grim’s Advice: At the end, Grim tells Max that he should feel lucky to have known Kevin, and that "it was time to get on with living the rest of his life". Why is this easier said than done for Max, and what do you think "getting on with living" actually looks like for him now?

Activity #2

Types of Characters

Notes:

Every Story has different types of characters

1. Characters can be either Protagonist, Antagonist, or neither

2. Characters can be either Flat or Round

3. Characters can be either Static or Dynamic

4. Characters can be either Sympathetic or Minor

Directions:

1. Use your notes on page 22 along with your knowledge of the characters in Freak the Mighty to analyze the different types of characters
2. You will be working with random groups today
3. Your goal is to complete the Character Analysis Chart
4. We will do one character together to get you started

Day 33: 10/23/26 - Chapter 23 & Share your Frayer & Intro to Theme

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Review
2. Set up new Reading Guide
3. Read - Aloud Chapter 22 & Complete the New Reading Guide

1. Review

• Setting - What time of year are we up to?
• Character - Whose birthday is it?
• Plot - What does he get for his birthday? Where does he go on his birthday? How does that make you feel?
• Conflict - What conflicts still need to get resolved?

2. The Reading Guide: 

Your reading guide has 5 sections.

• Setting - Where & when do the events takes place?
• Characters - What do you know about the main characters?
• Plot - What are the important events from the chapter?
• Questions  - Do your best to write 2 questions. Remember you want to ask level 2 & 3 discussion questions. 
• Conflicts - Identify all conflicts within the chapter

3. Read-Aloud Ch 23 Directions: 

Read chapter 23 of Freak the Mighty, complete the Reading Guide, and bring it with you to ELA

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ELA:

Today we will share our frayer models, and I will introduce you to theme.
                               
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Frayer Model

Homework: 

• Finish any past due Quizzes or assignments
• Complete D.O.L. for Friday

Activity #1

Share Your Frayer

How to Present:

Here is an example of a script you could use when you share.

1. The word I am going to teach you is __________ . 

2. Here is the sentence from the text: "__________________ ."  

3. The definition is ______________ . It is a ___________ . (What part of speech?) 

4. Some synonyms of (your word) are __________________ .

5. Some antonyms of (your word) are __________________ .

6. My illustration is __________________________ .

7. Do you think you can use __________ in a sentence?

Tips:

• Make sure you hold your model up so everyone can see it
• Speak loud and clear. 
• Speak slowly. Do not talk too quickly or quietly.
• Pause between each section.
• Ask if anyone has questions when you are done.
• Pose for a quick Pic!!

Activity #2

Intro to Theme

(20 minutes)

Christian the Lion 

Step 1 - Cut out & Glue in the list of topics and the theme tree on the next 2 pages of your notebook (Be sure to write the date, title, and page number)

Step 2 - Read the definition of theme

Step 3 - Give the students 60 seconds to circle theme topic words that go with Freak the Mighty. Call on a few students to share.

Review a few of the vocabulary words from the video

Vocabulary:

• vicar - a representative that makes decisions for a church
• flat - a flat is what the people in England call an apartment
• undaunted - not discouraged by difficulty or danger

Step 4 - Watch the Video - I will read the subtitles as we watch

Step 5 - Start with the trunk of the tree. The trunk has a list of thematic topics listed on it. Choose the strongest topic. The strongest topics are LOVE & FRIENDSHIP

Step 6 - Discuss the evidence from the video, which is listed on the branches. The evidence describes what happened in the video

Step 7 - Discuss the theme. The theme is the lesson. In this case you should ask yourself, "What can I learn about love and friendship from watching this video?"

Activity #2

The "Freak the Mighty" Theme Challenge

Directions:

Step 1:  Cut out and glue in the blank theme tree. Think about the story of Freak the Mighty and list some theme topics on the trunk of the theme tree (Use the words that you circled on page 18)

Step 2: Pick the topic that you think is the strongest, best, or most interesting.

Step 3: Use a google search/AI to find a theme about the topic you picked. You might try searching something like this: 

themes about __________ in the book Freak the Mighty

Step 4: Once you find a theme statement that you like, Write your "Theme Statement" on the lines provided.

Step 5: Record in your graphic organizer, four pieces of evidence from Freak the Mighty that support your theme.

Remember the example we spoke about in class.

Theme = Life is not always fair!

How did we know that? (Evidence)

1. Freak was young and had a hard life.
2. He had seizures and had to go to the hospital often.
3. People picked on him and teased him.
4. He died from Morquio Syndrome at the age of 13.

***You will work with the people at your table

***Be sure to WRITE NEATLY

Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)

Have a great Day!

Day 32: 10/22/26 - Chapter 22 & Prepare your Frayer

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Review
2. Set up new Reading Guide
3. Read - Aloud Chapter 22 & Complete the New Reading Guide

1. Review

• What happened during the climax?
• What was the main conflict?
• Who won?
• What was the resolution for Kenny Kane?
• How do you think the climax effected Max?
• What happened to Loretta?
• How did Grim and Gram react to the events of the climax?

2. The Reading Guide: 

Your reading guide has 5 sections.

• Setting - Where & when do the events takes place?
• Characters - What do you know about the main characters?
• Plot - What are the important events from the chapter?
• Questions  - Do your best to write 2 questions. Remember you want to ask level 2 & 3 discussion questions. 
• Conflicts - Identify all conflicts within the chapter

3. Read-Aloud Ch 22 Directions: 

Read chapter 22 of Freak the Mighty, complete the Reading Guide, and bring it with you to ELA

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ELA:

Today we will complete a quiz for chapters 21 - 22, and we will have time to work on our frayer models.
                               
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Reading guide from chapter 21 & 22
• Open your computer & go to my Google classroom and start your quiz

Homework: 

• Finish any past due Quizzes or assignments
• Complete D.O.L. for Thursday
• Finish Frayer Model (Due Friday)

Activity #1

Chapter 19 - 20 Quiz: 10 minutes

1. Log in to your chromebook. 

2. Go to my google classroom

3. Click on the classwork tab

4. Complete the Chapter 19 - 20 quiz independently. You may use your notes & book, but keep your answers private, and the room should remain silent.

When everyone is done we will go over the reading guide.

Activity #2 

Review Chapter 21 & 22

Review

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What do you know about them?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• What is the setting? When & Where. Include Descriptive details. 
• What are the important plot events? What happened in these chapters?
• What are the conflicts in this chapter?

Best Question: 

• Meet with your small group
• Take turns sharing the level 2 & 3 questions you wrote
• Discuss your answers to the questions
• Pick 1 question that you think is best
• We will then share those questions with the whole class

Activity #3

Frayer (Vocabulary) Models

Frayer models are a fun simple way to learn new vocabulary.

Directions:

• Pick a vocabulary word from the book to create a Frayer vocabulary Model

Frayer Models have 6 sections

1. The word goes in the middle (Big and Bold)
2. Sentence from the text goes in the top left. Include the page number.
• Copy the whole sentence. Properly!
3. The definition of the word goes in the top right. Include the part of speech (Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb)
• Use wordcentral.com
4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com 
5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com
6. An Illustration of your word goes at the very bottom 

Tips:

• Write big and bold. Fill the space
• Make sure everything is spelled correctly
• Write using bold, dark colors. 
• Color and decorate using light colors, or light shading
• Be aware of the time and work diligently
• Try to not copy the definition from the dictionary. Try to fully understand the definition and put it in your own words if you can
• Be sure you include the part of speech (Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb)
• You might want to complete the model in pencil first, then go over your work in pen, markers, or colored pencil.

Examples

Have a great day!

Day 31: 10/21/26 - Chapter 21 & Frayer Models

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Review - Refer to the plot notes in ELA notebook

• Summarize what happened in the last chapter?
• What part of the plot was chapter 19 & 20?
• What part of the plot should we be in now in chapter 21?

2. The Reading Guide: 

Your reading guide has 5 sections.

• Setting - Where & when do the events takes place?
• Characters - What do you know about the main characters?
• Plot - What are the important events from the chapter?
• Questions  - Do your best to write 2 questions. Remember you want to ask level 2 & 3 discussion questions. 
• Conflicts - Identify all conflicts within the chapter

3. Read-Aloud Ch 21 Directions: 

Read chapter 21 of Freak the Mighty, complete the Reading Guide, and bring it with you to ELA

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ELA:

Today we will make vocabulary models.
                               
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Pick up a blank Frayer Model

Homework: 

• Finish any past due Quizzes or assignments
• Complete D.O.L. for Wednesday
• Frayer Model (Due Friday)

Activity #1

Frayer (Vocabulary) Models

Frayer models are a fun simple way to learn new vocabulary.

Directions:

• Pick a vocabulary word from the book to create a Frayer vocabulary Model

Frayer Models have 6 sections

1. The word goes in the middle (Big and Bold)
2. Sentence from the text goes in the top left. Include the page number.
• Copy the whole sentence. Properly!
3. The definition of the word goes in the top right. Include the part of speech (Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb)
• Use wordcentral.com
4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com 
5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com
6. An Illustration of your word goes at the very bottom 

Tips:

• Write big and bold. Fill the space
• Make sure everything is spelled correctly
• Write using bold, dark colors. 
• Color and decorate using light colors, or light shading
• Be aware of the time and work diligently
• Try to not copy the definition from the dictionary. Try to fully understand the definition and put it in your own words if you can
• Be sure you include the part of speech (Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb)
• You might want to complete the model in pencil first, then go over your work in pen, markers, or colored pencil.

Examples

Have a great day!