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= __ This Week’s Agenda __ = = = =**__ Word Of the Week: __** tete-a-tete = =**__ Essential Question: __** What can you do to improve your communication skills? = =**__ Quote of the Week: __** “Life is a marathon, not a sprint.” - Unknown = =**__ Novel Study: __** “Nothing but the Truth” by Avi continues – Chapters 13 - 14 = = Students will be able to: = = 1) Analyze literary elements: character development = = 2) Explain literary terms: pun, idiom, motif = = 3) Review all Benchmark skills = =**__ Monday __**= =**__ WARM UP – Journal: __** Is it ever too late to tell the truth? Explain = = 1) Journal and Planner = = // 2) // Preview Vocabulary: Nothing But the Truth Chapters 13 -14 = = // 3) // Read and discuss Nothing but the Truth Chapter 13  = =**__ Homework: __** Work on Novel Study and Florida Achieves = =**__ Tuesday __**= =**__ WARM UP - Journal: __** When might you consider breaking a friend’s confidence? = = 1) Journal and Planner = = 2) Read and discuss Nothing but the Truth Chapter 13 = = 3) FCAT Practice = =**__ Homework: __** Work on Novel Study and Florida Achieves = =**__ Wednesday __**= =**__ WARM UP - Journal: __** Do you agree that the Media sometimes give out too much information? Explain = = 1) Journal and Planner = = 2) Stamina Testing = =** Homework: ** Work on Novel Study and Florida Achieves = =**__ Thursday __**= = 1) Journal and Planner = = 2) Nothing but the Truth Chapter 14 = = 3) FCAT Practice = =**__ Homework: __** Work on Novel Study and Florida Achieves. = =**__ Friday __**= =**__ WARM UP - Journal: __** Why is remaining silent often the same as telling a lie? Explain your position. = = 1) Journal and Planner = = 2) Nothing But the Truth Chapter 14/15 = =**__ Homework: __** Work on Novel Study and Florida Achieves. =