Today in Class: February 28th

Learning Goals 

1. Identify and describe the similarities and differences between the novel and movie The City of Ember.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Review Ember tests
• The City of Ember: 

1. Watch the movie based on the novel. Record the similarities and differences that you notice in the setting, plot, characters, and other details.
2. Why do you think the producers decided to make those changes?

Homework

Journal Entry: Describe something that you did over Winter Break. (Due Wednesday)

Today in Class: February 18th

Learning Goals 

1. Demonstrate knowledge and thoughtful analysis of the characters, setting, plot, and theme of The City of Ember.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Letters of the Alphabet Statistics (Extra Credit Opportunity)
• The City of Ember Test:

Part 1 - Multiple Choice, Matching, True/False, Fill-in-the-blank
Part 2 - Short Answer Response (Select two options to answer - you may use your book)

Homework

1. Have a refreshing Winter Break!!

Today in Class: February 17th

Learning Goals 

1. Use the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject to make writing clear.

2. Identify the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in a story.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Subject/Verb Agreement Practice
• Plot Chart: Listen to "Snow White in New York", practice charting the plot with a partner
• The City of Ember: Chart the plot in small groups

Homework

1. Review for Ember Quiz tomorrow.
2. Find figurative language examples in The City of Ember:
Two Alliteration
Two Metaphor
Two Simile
One of either Personification, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia

Today in Class: February 16th

Learning Goals 

1. Use the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject to make writing clear.

2. Identify and correct spelling and grammar errors in writing.
3. Identify and use figurative language in writing.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Figurative Language Practice
• The City of Ember: Review reading / Read Chapters 19 & 20 together
• Grammar: Subject / Predicate Practice w/ partners

Homework

1. Finish reading Ember Chapters 19 & 20
2. Finish worksheet pages 35 & 36

Today in Class: February 15th

Learning Goals 

1. Use the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject to make writing clear.

2. Identify and correct spelling and grammar errors in writing.

Agenda

• The City of Ember: Review reading / Read Chapter 18 together
• Subject/Verb Agreement: Notes / Discussion - group practice
  

Homework

1. Finish reading Ember Chapter 18