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Monday, November 8, 2010

Today in Class: November 8th

Learning Goals 
1. Analyze why the producers of the movie Hoot changed some of the details from the book.
2. Write a letter to a soldier using the Friendly Letter format.

Warm-up 
  • Record Hoot Conflict Response Grades - Paragraph/Conventions
Hoot Movie / Discussion
  • Finish watching the movie version of Hoot
  • Find and record the differences (characters, setting, plot, etc..)
  • Analyze / Discuss why the producers made the decision to change certain elements of the novel 
Friendly Letter to Soldiers
  • Review Friendly Letter format
  • Review soldier biographies / select one
  • Tips to write a good letter
  • Start letter
Homework 
1. Prepare for Word Meaning Quiz tomorrow - Unit 2, Week 3
2. Complete Hoot Response