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__** Essential Question: **__ How is culture the widening of the mind and spirit? __** Quote of the Week: **__ “Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.” ~ Jawaharlal Nehru ~ __** Target Learning Goals **__
 * == RIF: Literary Elements == ||
 * __ Word of the Week: __** diaspora (noun) any group that has been dispersed outside its traditional homeland
 * Cite textual evidence
 * Determine a theme or central idea; summarize
 * Analyze how dialog propels action and reveals character
 * Analyze the impact of specific word choice on on tone and meaning
 * Use context clues to determine the meaning of words
 * Verify word meanings using a dictionary

__** Lesson 1 Vocabulary List **__
**archaic** - no longer being used or applicable; ancient **argot** - the informal specialized vocabulary or expressions of a particular group **connotation** - ideas or meanings suggested by a word **denotation** - dictionary definition of a word **idiom** - an expression with special meaning that cannot be determined from the meaning of the individual words **jargon** - a specialized vocabulary of a profession or trade **pidgin** - a simplified form of speech developed from two or more languages **semantics** - the study of meaning and word interpretation **standard** - conforming to the established language used by educated speakers **vernacular** - everyday language rather than literary language

__ Words from reading selection __
**contribute** - to give or supply for a common purpose **immigrate** - to enter and settle in a new country **reaction** - a response to something **relocate** - to move to a new place **shifting** - changing attitudes, judgments, or emphases **__Warm Up:__** Week 1 Day 1 - Vocabulary Activity __** Agenda **__ **__Warm Up:__** Week 1 Day 2 **__Warm Up:__** Week 1 Day 3 __** Agenda: **__
 * __** Monday August 29, 2016 **__ ||  ||
 * Complete warm up activity
 * Preview and copy Lesson 1 Vocabulary list
 * Cursive practice a, c, d
 * __** Tuesday August 30, 2016 **__ ||  ||
 * __ Agenda: __**
 * Plot Elements
 * Cursive g, q and words with a,c,d,g,q
 * Discuss "My Favorite Chaperone" vocabulary
 * Read "My Favorite Chaperone
 * __** Wednesday August 31, 2016 **__ ||  ||
 * Unit 1 Vocabulary Practice A and B
 * Point of View
 * Characterization

__** Thursday September 1, 2016 **__

**__Warm Up:__** Week 1 Day 4 Lesson 1 Vocabulary Practice C Plot Diagram of "My Favorite Chaperone"
 * __ Agenda __**

__** Friday September 4, 2015 **__
 * Check Weekly Warm Ups
 * My Favorite Chaperone Test
 * Lesson 1 Vocabulary Review