Today in Class: January 27th

Learning Goals 
1. Write a letter in the block business format.
2. Describe characters using details from the novel.
3. Identify and correctly use action and linking verbs.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Action/Linking Verb Review
• The City of Ember: Discuss Chapter 7 / Start to read Chapter 8
• Use resources (online and in-class texts) to write a business letter to the ASPCA to include with our donation check.

Possible things to mention in your letter:

1. Tell the reason for the letter - donating money
2. Briefly explain our Penny War and voting process
3. Explain some of the reasons why members of the class chose to support the ASPCA

Homework

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 8