Today in Class: March 16th

Learning Goals 

1. Spell and know the meanings of words with suffixes -ate, -ive, -ship.
2. Extend knowledge of the themes and vocabulary in Maniac Magee. 
3. Identify examples of symbolism in writing.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Verb Tense Review
• Check & Collect: Novels, Signed Grade Reports, Compare/Contrast Essays
• Symbolism: Group/paired practice
• Maniac Magee: Share vocabulary illustrations/page numbers and "Before the Story" questions; Read Chapters 2-3/Complete packet

Homework

1. Study for Word Meaning Quiz tomorrow (Unit 5, Week 1)
2. Complete MM Packet pages 5 & 6 (Complete answers on the back of the page - Don't do  "Questions for Discussion" or "Writing Activity")