Week+13+~+Nov.+12+-+16,+2012

This Week's Feature Selection**:** Stop the Sun by Gary Paulsen

__Reading Instructional Focus: __ Main Idea, Plot, Purpose


Greg goes to visit Ice, who isn't home when he arrives. Greg talks to Mrs. Reese. She warns him against babies and he leaves. He meets Ice on the street. Greg comments on Ice's clothing and says he looks like he's has a lot of money. They see a crowd around a man lying in the street. Ice pulls out a wad of bills and gives a woman twenty dollars to call an ambulance. Two men administer CPR and Ice gives them each twenty dollars. As they walk, Greg says that Bianca is worried that he is dealing. Greg says he is worried about him. Ice appreciates his concern and hugs him.

__Objectives: __ 1) Use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught 2) Using main idea and supporting details to paraphrase and summarize 3) Analyze the author’s purpose in a variety of texts and understand how they affect meaning 4) Determine the main idea including inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details 5) Locate and analyze elements of characterization, plot, setting, theme, and other literary elements and analyze various literary devices (figurative language, mood, sound, etc.)

Unit 7 Vocabulary __Quote: __ “Quality is not an act; it’s a habit.” Aristotle, Greek Philosopher. __ Word of the Week: __ Conundrum (noun) anything that puzzles; problem; mystery __ Essential Question: __ What should a responsible citizen do to serve his country? __ Monday: 11/12 Veterans' Day – No School __
 * abstemious (adj.) || Marked by a restraint in drink or food ||
 * articulate (adj.) || expressing oneself clearly and effectively ||
 * circumspect (adj.) || careful to consider all consequences; cautious; wary ||
 * conscientious (adj.) || having a sense of duty; meticulous; responsible ||
 * decorous (adj.) || proper; socially correct; tasteful ||
 * dynamic (adj.) || energetic; vigorously active ||
 * judicious (adj.) || showing good judgment; wise ||
 * meticulous (adj.) || very careful and precise with details; fussy ||
 * propriety (n.) || conformity to proper behavior; appropriateness ||
 * prudent (adj.) || cautious; careful; using good judgment ||
 * scrupulous (adj.) || principled; careful, carefully exact ||
 * steadfast (adj.) || loyal; dependable; unwavering ||

__ **[|History Of Veterans' Day]** __

__Tuesday: 11/13 __ __ Warm Up: p. 20 __ 1) Build Background

3) Vocabulary Unit 7 Word List 4) Selection Assessment