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Chicken Soupfor the Teenage Soul

Stories of

Life, Love, and Learning


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E.Q.: What inspires me?What is an epigraph?

a relevant quotation at the beginning of a book orchapter

1. Read each epigraph.

2. Rewrite it in your own words to demonstrate that youunderstand the main point.

3. Decide if you agree or disagree with it. Does it inspireyou or does it confuse you? Explain.

The IntroductionHow to Read This Book

jumping around

poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction


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Vocabulary: Homework Due Friday 10/26

1. raggedy

2. profession3. brilliance

4. shadowing

5. consolation6. astonished

7. content

8. mediocrity9. vulnerable

10.spontaneous


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Written Response

Select one quote that inspires you.

Write a paragraph explaining what it

means to you and why you like it.


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E Q : How do authors use main ideas and supportingdetails to develop a storys theme

Have you ever been disappointed byyour birthday?

Write a paragraph describing a birthday that

was a disappointment.Write another paragraph about a birthdaythat was fantastic!

Eleven by Sandra CisnerosAs you read, think about the theme of the story.


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Applying Theme to a Thinking MapComplete a Brace Map that allows you to

extract the theme of the story.


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Writing Response: ElevenChoose two of the response choices below to

complete in your sourcebook.1. Do you agree with Rachels idea that, no

matter how old we are, we always have all theages we have been inside of us? Why or why

not?2. If you were Mrs. Price, how would you have

handled the situation with Rachel?

3. Why do you think Phyllis Lopez at first didnt

say the sweater was hers?4. How does Cisneros make us understand how

Rachel feels? Give examples from the story ofdescriptions and language that helped you

understand Rachels feelings.


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Writing Response: ElevenChoose one of the response choices below tocomplete in your sourcebook.

1. If you were Rachel, what would you havedone? To answer this, write a dialoguebetween Rachel and Mrs. Price. Begin yourdialogue with:

Mrs. Price: Of course the sweaters yours. I rememberyou wearing it once.

(Continue the dialogue any way you want.)

2. What sense do you have of Rachel fromreading this story? Write a description ofRachel how she looks, what shes like as aperson, what her family is like, what shewants to do in the future based on theinformation in the story and your

imagination.


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E.Q.: How do I select important details from texts tohelp me compare them?

Describe your favorite teacher of alltime.Use a Bubble Map

Include as many adjectives as you can to

describe this teacher.


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Mrs. Virginia DeView, Where areYou?

Read this selection on page 157.

Compare the teachers in this story and inEleven.

Create a Double Bubble Thinking Map tocompare the two teachers.

Which teacher would you rather have? Why?


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Writing Response

What are the qualities of an ideal teacher?

Describe this teacher.

Make sure to be realistic, practical, and logical.

Write your response in your sourcebook.


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Writing ResponseWhat are the qualities ofan ideal teacher?

Describe this teacher.

Make sure to berealistic, practical, andlogical.

Write your response inyour sourcebook.

Then draw a diagram ofthe ideal teacher. Makesure to label theelements.

brain for

thinking

eyes to

read and

look at the

teacher

ears to

hear

heart for

caring

hands for

writing

hands for

opening

books

mouth

to share

ideas

feet for movingtoward success

ThePerfect

Student


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E Q : How do I determine the authors purpose and usethat purpose to compare texts?What kind of character are you?

Make a list of character traits that would be used todescribe you.

Write a paragraph describing yourself.

Sparky page 179As you read, think about the authors purpose.

What is the author trying to tell us?

Write a sentence identifying the authors purpose.

List three (3) details from the story that supportsyour purpose.

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Written Response: Comparing Traits

Compare the traits of Sparky with those ofCharlie Brown.

Read Zuri at Bat.

How would you compare Charlie Brown andthe football to Zuri at Bat.

Who do you relate to more?

Write an argumentative paragraph to supportyour opinion on the authors purpose.



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Written Response: Comparing Traits

Compare the traits of Sparky with those ofCharlie Brown.

Read Zuri at Bat.

How would you compare Charlie Brown andthe football to Zuri at Bat.

Who do you relate to more?

Write an argumentative paragraph to supportyour opinion on the authors purpose.


Now create a comic strip for Zuri at Bat.


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E Q : How do I craft a personal essay in response to what Ihave read?

Choose any three selections to read onyour own.List the titles and page numbers for theseselections in your sourcebook.

Choose the selection that had the greatestimpact on you.

How do you relate to this selection?

What does this selection mean to you?

What does it make you think about?

What did you learn?

Write a multi-paragraph response in yoursourcebook.

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E.Q.: How do I use the main idea of the text to form thebasis of analysis?

Describe a time when you got introuble or upset your parents orguardian and learned from yourmistake?

Write about this experience in yoursourcebook.


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Read these selections.While reading, complete this chart.

Egg Lessons page 146

The Cost of Gratefulness page 150

Unconditional Mom page 70

Story What doesthe teen do

wrong?

How does hisor her parent

react?

What did theteen learn?

What canreaders

learn?

Egg Lessons

The Cost of

Gratefulness

Unconditional

Mom


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Written Response: Essay

Compare the teen protagonists in the threestories. Tell how they are alike and how they aredifferent.

Determine which teen learned the mostvaluable life lesson and which parent did thebest job teaching a lesson. (The teen and parentdo not have to come from the same story.)

Write this essay in your sourcebook.

Remember, essays need an introduction, abody, and a conclusion.


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E.Q.: What are the causes and effects ofbullying?

How can you prevent bullying?

Write an answer in your sourcebook.

Focus on actions!

Reading Selections

The Gossiper page 36

A Simple Christmas Card page 38


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Vocabulary: Homework Due 11-2-12

1. gossip2. rumor

3. sage

4. interfered5. occasional

6. sincerely

7. claim

8. counterpoint

9. coherent

10. transitions


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Written Response

Write about a time when you or afriend were hurt by gossip or bullying.

Make sure to include the outcome;what happened.

Write an alternative outcome eitherpositive or negative. What might havehappened if the situation would havebeen handled differently.


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Written Response

Write about a time when you or a friend werehurt by gossip or bullying.

Make sure to include the outcome; whathappened.

Write an alternative outcome either positiveor negative. What might have happened ifthe situation would have been handleddifferently.

Write a letter to a student who is being bullied.Give advice on how they should handle this.Make suggestions for what they should do.

Write these responses in your sourcebook.


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E.Q.: How can I read a writing prompt closely to fullyunderstand my topic?Reading Questions

How do you feel about this book?

Who would you recommend this book to?

Who would you say should read this book?

How can I organize my ideas before writing?List some choices that you can use for pre-writing.

In your sourcebook, list and explain at least

three (3) different strategies that you could usefor prewriting.

Tell which strategy works best for you andwhy.


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Use the RAFT strategy to analyze theassessment prompt.

R A F T

ROLE AUDIENCE FORMAT TONE

What is your job as a

writer? What is the

purpose of this essay?

Who are you

speaking to? What

vocabulary does this

audience expect to

hear? What does

the audiencealready know, and

what do they need

to know about your

topic?

What structural

elements are

required in this

essay?

What is the

appropriate attitude

for you to have as

the writer? How do

you feel about your

topic, and how canyou communicate

that to your

audience?

A l th W iti A t


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Analyze the Writing Assessment.Does this Chicken Soup truly soothe the soul?

This is to be an argumentative (persuasive) essay.

In the introduction, the claim is made that This is abook you never finish. This phrase has two possiblemeanings. It could mean that you will love the book somuch that you will read it over and over again. However,it could also mean that you will hate it so much, you willquit reading it.

Based on what you have read so far, which opinion ofthe book do you hold?

Use evidence from the book (quotes, summaries ofstories, explanations of cartoons, etc.), write anargument to defend your opinion on the book and toconvince your audience to love or hate this book.

Make sure to use at least five words from yourvocabulary lists in your essay.

Pl th W iti A t


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Plan the Writing Assessment.Use a Tree Map to Plan for Writing

Your Claim

First Point Second Point Third Point Counterpoint

Ideas

Evidence

&

Supporting

Details

Ideas

Evidence

&

SupportingDetails

Ideas

Evidence

&

SupportingDetails

Ideas

Evidence

&

SupportingDetails

Share your plan with your partner. Give each other feedback.


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E.Q.: How can a writing plan make writing a roughdraft easier?

Parts of an EssayWhat are the basic parts of an essay?

Which part of your writing plan will you use to

create which part of your essay?What is a thesis statement?

Writing Topic SentencesEach paragraph in an essay needs a topicsentence matched with supporting details.


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Don't Touch That Towel!

By Shannon C.

I think our school would benefit by investing in automatic motion-sensing

hand dryers. I have several reasons for this. Children can get sick from the germ-

infested paper towel dispensers we now have. There is also terrible waste whenstudents continuously pull the lever, dispensing towels they don't really need.

First of all, this automatic hand dryer is very sanitary. Instead of pulling on

a lever that has been touched by a large number of students, users can just stick their

hands under the blow-dryer. No germs can get on them because there is nothing to

touch.

In addition, if we buy this automatic hand dryer, we can save the schoolbudget and trees. The money we save by not wasting paper towels can be used for

educational things, such as field trips. We could even go to a tree farm and see how

many trees we saved. Cutting fewer trees will make a big difference in the

environment.

If the electricity happens to go out, the hand dryer, like all electric

appliances, will go out too. That is ONE bad thing, but we know the lights don't go

out that often. We will store extra paper towels in the custodian's room for

emergencies.

So I think there is much to be said for this automatic motion-sensing hand

dryer. Administrators will be glad to know that absenteeism will be lowered. Money

can be saved. Finally, if the trees could talk, they would probably shout for joy,

knowing that a whole school is saving a forest. Let's install automatic hand dryers at

our school as soon as possible.


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Writing Time: The Rough Draft

Write your essay one paragraph at atime.

Make sure to follow your writingplan.

Allow your partner to read your

paragraphs, compare them to yourwriting plan, and give you feedback.


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E.Q.: How can I use transitions to make my writingmore coherent?Transitional Words

Using transitional words and phrases helpspapers read more smoothly, and at the sametime allows the reader to flow more smoothly

from one point to the next.Transitions enhance logical organization andunderstandability and improve the connectionsbetween thoughts.

They indicate relations, whether within asentence, paragraph, or paper.

Place the word list in your sourcebook and referto this list as you write your essay.


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Writing Time: Revising & EditingMake changes to your rough draft toinclude transitional words and phrases.

Make changes to make sure you haveincluded all the required elements.

Use your writing plan as a check-list.

Have your partner re-read your essay togive you feedback on the changes youhave made.


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EditingCheck your essay for errors in spelling,punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.

Final DraftsMake sure to follow the format rules for yourfinal draft.

Final Drafts are DUE MONDAY!


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E.Q.: How do authors use contradictions in theirwriting and what does it reveal about their purpose?

Family & HomeUsing your own words, write a definition for

each word.Write these entries in your source book.


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1. hallowed2. enchanted

3. wretched

4. vengeance5. pompous

6. linger

7. flounces

8. luminous

9. indignant

10.finale


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Pre-Reading DiscussionLook at the quote on page 61. Do you agree ordisagree?

If you had to describe your family as an animal,which one would it be and why?

ContradictionWhich part of the quote contains acontradiction?

Give other examples of situations that you may

want to escape from but at the same time youwish to remain inlike family.


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Look for contradictions and annotatethis

poem.Complete Part I, discuss your annotations withyour partner.

What contradictions did you find?

Now read Part II. Discuss those annotationsyou made in Part II as well.
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ContradictionsSadness & Pleasure

Earth & Paradise

Vile & Pure

Living in the Tombs

Written ResponseWhat is Lincoln experiencing emotionally?

What does he say is more dreadful thandeath?

Is Matthew a contradiction?

Write a response explaining how Lincolnpersonifies death and answer each of thesequestions.


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E.Q.: How do poets use imagery to engage the reader?

What is Imagery?Using your own words, write a definition of

imagery in your sourcebook.


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What is Imagery?Imagery is not only visual images.

It incorporates imaginative language that describes all

sensory experience including sound, taste, touch, smell,and sight.

My Grandmother is waiting for me to comehome.

Before reading...Divide one page of your sourcebook in half. On the leftdraw a picture or write a description of yourgrandmothers house.

After reading

On the right, draw a picture or write a description of whatyou remember from this poem.

After receiving the poem, underline the details youremembered, circle the details you forgot.


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What examples of imagery do you find inthis poem?

Create a graphic organizer to show the imageryin the poem.

This should be drawn and completed in yoursourcebook.

Written Response - Fifth GradeAutobiography

Write a poem that contains detailed imagerydescribing you and your family or you and your

home at an earlier point in your life.Use the themes of home and family.

Incorporate the picture you brought of youryounger self.


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E.Q.: How can different authors offer uniqueperspectives on the same topic?Family & Home

Look back at your first definitions.

Rewrite those definitions now that we have readmore selections.

Traits ListCreate a chart in your sourcebook with traitsdown the column on the left and the titles of the

four stories across the top. (This will laterbecome a larger chart you will present to theclass.)

Complete these checklists as you read today.

T i f F il


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Trait She

didntgive up

on me

Lessons in

Baseball

The

Champ

I am

Home

Caring/Love

Rely/Trust

Related

(Blood or

Marriage)Friendship

Constant

Never-ending

Traits of Family


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Jigsaw ActivityRead the story you have been assigned.

Complete the chart in your sourcebook.

Reading Selections1. She Didnt Give Up On Me page 63

2. Lessons in Baseball page 89

3. The Champ page 924. I am Home page 97


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Group AssignmentsWork with your group to answer the questionsabout your specific selection.

Complete the chart to be presented to the class.

Make sure to include vocabulary words fromyour selection to share with the class.

Family QuotesRefine your definition.

Create a quote that you will use in our nextwriting assessment.


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E.Q.: How do authors use symbolism to further theirarguments?Love & Kindness

Look back this epigraph.

How do you reflect on this quote now?

Write this in your source book.

Choice ReadingRead one of these stories.

Tigress page 102

Bright Heart page 106

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Written Responses

Debate: Can animals be family members?

How do you reflect on this quote now that youhave completed the reading?

Write a journal entry that answers thisquestion.

To Hug or Not to Hug?In both stories, characters show their kindnessand love by offering a hug to a virtual stranger.

Are there times when hugs are and are not

appropriate?Why are hugs so powerful?

Write a journal entry about a time when youneeded, received, or gave a hug that either

comforted you or someone else.


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E.Q.: How can paying close attention to details such asdialect help you uncover the authors purpose?

Dialect ListMake a list of words or phrases that areexamples of dialect.

Remember, dialect is a regional variety oflanguage distinguished by features ofvocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation from

other regional varieties and constituting togetherwith them a single language.


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1. suede

2. frail

3. ominous

4. discrimination

5. astounded6. bigotry

7. resolve

8. egregious9. prejudice

10.prestigious


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Thank You, Mam by LangstonHughes

Draw this dialect chart in your source book.

As you read today, write examples of dialectthat you notice in the story.

Dialect Context Meaning Rewrite the sentence without the

unique dialect to demonstrate

comprehension.

aint I aintgonna

do that.

arent, are not, or

am not

I am not going to do that.


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E.Q.: How do personal essays and news articles differ inpurpose and tone?What is tone?

Write a definition for the literary term, tone,in your own words.

Tone is the mood or emotion that the writerexpresses in the story. Language elementshelp to tell us the tone of a story.


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Mason Dixon Memory page 119 Draw this chart in your source book.

After reading this selection, we will compareit with two news stories.

Story Dialect Tone Purpose

A Mason Dixon Memory

Examples from the Text

Country Club Reviews

Policy Banning Blacks


Golfing World MustStill

Deal with Club Racism



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Mason Dixon Memory page 119

Country Club Reviews PolicyBanning Blacks

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Express Yourself

Write a reflection in your sourcebook thatexpresses your feelings and your opinionsabout any form of discrimination.

Make sure to include references to the textsthat we have read. Use your chart to help youadd details.

Use at least three reasons to defend youropinion.


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E.Q.: How can I use textual evidence to support anargumentative essay?Writing Assessment #2.

Argumentative

Elements to include:

ClaimReasons & Evidence

Call to Action

What thinking map could you use as yourpre-writing/writing plan?

Writing Assessment #2.


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gWhat is a family? (Argumentative):1. Sections 3 and 4 of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul feature

stories of love, kindness, and the complicated nature of

families.2. After reading these sections, write an argumentative essay

that takes a stance on the following question: What is afamily?

3. Do you believe that families only consist of people who arerelated by blood, or can people who are not biologically

related, like stepsiblings or an adoptive parent and child,become just as close as traditional families?

4. To begin this essay, write your own definition of family.

5. Then use examples from Chicken Soup, other stories andpoems read in class, movies and television, or your life todefend your point.

6. In your conclusion, summarize your main points to convinceyour audience to agree with your definition of family.

7. You must use at least 5 vocabulary words from the last twolists in your essay.


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E.Q.: How can I use textual evidence to support anargumentative essay?Writing Assessment #2.

Today:

Focus on Revising & Editing

Use Your Writing Plan as YourChecklist

Be prepared to complete yourFinal Drafts!

Final Drafts are DUE FRIDAY!!


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E.Q.: How can I follow specific procedures to move myessay from a rough draft to a final draft?

Writing Assessment #2.

Argumentative

Final Drafts

DUE

TODAY!!!!!

Vocabulary Homework is DUE TODAY!


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E.Q.: What are the pronoun cases and how do I knowwhen to use each case?

Pronouns:

List the seven (7) types of pronouns,their definitions and at least two (2)examples.

Pronoun Case: Notes

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Vocabulary List: Homework Due 11-30-12

1. intact

2. daze3. pursued

4. complication

5. endure6. elated

7. euphoria

8. dedicated9. placidly

10.feign

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Relationships:

Read the Jamison Quote on page 1.

In your source book, discuss the quoteand give an example of a time when youdrifted apart from someone.

Reading Selections:

Losing the Us page 3

The Story of Us by Taylor Swift

Compare these two selections using anappropriate thinking map or graphicorganizer.

Include comments about Pronoun Use!

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Written Response

Craft a written response that includes

the following information:How are the texts similar?

How are they different?

Which one represents how you think most

teens about breakups? Explain.If the story was rewritten as a song andrecorded by Taylor Swift, what would the videolook like?

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Written Response

Craft a written response that includes

the following information:How are the texts similar?

How are they different?

Which one represents how you think most

teens about breakups? Explain.If the story was rewritten as a song andrecorded by Taylor Swift, what would the videolook like?

Now, adapt the story into a song.


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E.Q.: How is irony used in literature?What is irony?

Write a definition of this literaryelement in your sourcebook.

Irony is the use of words to convey theopposite of their literal meaning; astatement or situation where the meaningis contradicted by the appearance or

presentation of the idea.Example: It is ironic that the name of

Britains biggest dog is Tiny.


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Reading Selections:

After Awhile page 7

The Miss of a Great Miss page 11

As you read, create a list ofpronouns.

Identify the type and case.

List examples of irony.


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Written Response

Find other examples of irony.

Locate poems or stories. (You canalso use library books, the literature

books, or music that you alreadyknow.)


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E.Q.: What resources can I use to help my peers dealwith tough challenges?

Challenges:Make a list of challenges that teens facetoday.

Reading ChoicesGabby, Youre so Skinny page 208

8thGrade Petitions Seventeen Magazine to

Feature Un-Airbrushed Photos by LindseyDavis and Jenna Millman


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Written Response

Create a poster or brochure to helpteens deal with a challenge.

Choose any challenge that you wouldlike.

Create a sign to help teens deal withthis challenge.

We will be posting these around the

school.


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E.Q.: How can our peers become our inspiration?What inspires you?

Make a list of things, people, or events thatinspire you.

Reading ChoicesIll always be with you page 186

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Written ResponseDesiderata page 214

Complete a reflection that includes theanswers to these questions:

1. Would these words provide comfort tosomeone facing a challenge? Giveexamples.

2. Who needs to hear these words the most?

3. Who would you share these words? Why?


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E Q : How can I synthesize lessons Ive learned from thisunit into a clear and coherent argument?

Focus!Copy the essential question into yoursourcebook.

Underline the critical terms.Write the definitions for these terms.

Review the 100 Minute Writing Model

Writing Assessment #3:Is Love Worth the Cost of Loss?(A i ) O A


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1. In his poem, In Memorium A.H.H., Alfred, LordTennyson writes, I hold it true, whateer befall;/ I feel it,

when I sorrow most;/Tis better to have loved andlost/Than never to have loved at all after the death of aclose friend.

2. In her essay, Losing the Us, Lia Gay alludes toTennysons poem when discussing a painful breakup. Do

you agree with this perspective? Is the joy of love worththe pain of loss?

3. Write an argument to express your opinion on thisstatement.1. Begin by stating your thesis, or point of view, in the introductory

paragraph.2. Then use examples from Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, your

life, other books, movies, or songs to provide evidence for yourargument.

3. In your conclusion, summarize your main points to convince youraudience to agree with your thesis.

4. Use at least five (5) new vocabulary words in your essay.

(Argumentative): Due MONDAY a.t.e.o.c.


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E.Q.: How can I revise my writing to strengthen myvoice so my purpose and tone are clear to my audience?

R.A.F.T.Create a R.A.F.T. chart in your sourcebook.

Read back over your rough draft to check on

these elements.Make the changes you need to strengthenyour voice before completing your final draft.

Final drafts are due by the end of the class

period.


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R A F T

ROLE AUDIENCE FORMAT TONE

What is your job as a

writer? What is thepurpose of this essay?

Who are you

speaking to? Whatvocabulary does this

audience expect to

hear? What does

the audience

already know, and

what do they need

to know about your

topic?

What structural

elements arerequired in this

essay?

What is the

appropriate attitudefor you to have as

the writer? How do

you feel about your

topic, and how can

you communicate

that to your

audience?

Vocabulary List: Homework Due 12 7 12


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1. redeemed

2. betrayal3. commitment

4. cringe

5. passionate6. reinforce

7. discord

8. diligent

9. confounding

10.sensation

E.Q.: How do you define success?


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What is Success?

Define the word success in your own words.Make three different lists of people who you think aresuccessful.

Name at least three (3) things all of these people havein common.

People in Your Family People in Your School People in the World


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Reading SelectionsWhat is Success page 218Be Cool Stay in School page 219

Written ResponseHow would Jason Summey define success?

Using 2-3 examples from the text, write a

paragraph that answers this question.


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Reading SelectionsWhat is Success page 218Be Cool Stay in School page 219

Written ResponseHow would Jason Summey define success?Using 2-3 examples from the text, write aparagraph that answers this question.

We are going to gather these paragraphs into

a booklet. As a class, write an introductionexplaining that success means different thingsto different people. Then write a conclusionexamining why people have different opinions

on success. E.Q.: How can stories about other


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students teach us how to succeed?Reflection

Reflect on the quote on page 240.

What does this sentiment mean to you?

Reading Selections

Broken Wing page 240

Passing Dream page 243

Paraphrasing:


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Paraphrasing:

1. A paraphrase is a restatement of

a text or passage in another formor other words, often to clarifymeaning.

Written Response

Write an analysis of the poem.

Paraphrase each stanza.

E Q : What does it mean to go for it?


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Describe a time when you had to go for

it.Reading Selection

Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan page 264

Movie The Miracle Worker

As we experience this true story, think about

how you will answer this question:How does Helen Kellers story relate tothe prejudice many people deal withdisabilities face?


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Written Response

Write an essay that answers this question:

How does Helen Kellers story relate tothe prejudice many people deal withdisabilities face?

Make sure to include references to the texts(this includes the movie).


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E.Q.: How can literature teach readers to bemore tolerant people?

From what we get, we can make a living,what we give however, makes a life.

Write this in your own words.Explain what it means and decide if y ou agree ordisagree with it.



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Vocabulary List: Homework Due 12 14 12

1. frantic

2. convulsing3. jarring

4. extent

5. scrutinize6. agonize

7. remedy

8. podium

9. resurrect

10.disregard


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Reading Selection

The Boy Who Talked to Dolphinspage 274

No Hair Day page 291

Life LessonsMake a list of life lessons that are taught inthese stories.


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E.Q.: What rights do we have and what rights


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do we need?The first ten amendments of the U. S.Constitution are known as the Bill ofRights.

Name as many of the amendments as youknow.

Write down the rights that you think U. S.citizens should have.http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html

R di S l ti
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Reading Selection

Teenagers Bill of Rights page 272

How does it relate to the Bill of Rights?Do you like its organization, or could it be mademore clear?

Should it contain more than three sections?

Do you agree with it?

Is it missing anything?

Written Response

Make a list of rights that you believe middle

school students should have.

Explain each right and why you believe it isimportant.

Reading Selection


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Teenagers Bill of Rights page 272

How does it relate to the Bill of Rights?

Do you like its organization, or could it be mademore clear?

Should it contain more than three sections?

Do you agree with it?

Is it missing anything?

Group Activity

Create a Middle School Students Bill ofRights.

You should follow the same format as the U.S. Bill of Rights.

Ten Rights

A paragraph that explains each right.

Writing Assessment #4: Middle School Survival Guide (Informative/Explanatory)


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/ p y)1. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul contains many stories of teens in

crisis due to problems with their peers, relationships, families, and

schools. Using stories from Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul as

inspiration, create a guide to help middle school students in crisis.

2. In your introduction, discuss how to identify a friend who is in need of

help.

3. Then, create at least four sections to discuss how to handle problems

with 1) peers, 2) relationships, 3) families, and 4) school. Each section

must:

Begin with an inspirational or thought-provoking quote with a cited source

and an explanation of the quote.Include an original short story, poem, or short essay on the topic.

Include an annotated list of at least three resources that can help middle

school students. These resources can include books, websites, and

programs.

Finally, this guide must contain an interview with an adult who is not

related to you. Think about counselors, teachers, clergy, club sponsors,

or people who work for organizations geared towards teens. In your

interview, ask the adult his or her advice on how to help out a friend in

need.

Remember! You cannot solve all of lives problems on your own. Include

information on programs like the Yellow Ribbon Program, featured in

Chicken Soup, programs in your community, and programs in your school

that can help other students.

Writing Assessment #4: Middle SchoolS i l G id (I f ti /E l t )


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Survival Guide (Informative /Explanatory)

Brochures

Booklets

PowerPoint Presentations

Oral Presentations

E.Q.: How can I determine whether or not aquote is inspirational and then communicate


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its power to an audience?Quotes of Inspiration

Which quote from a reading selection hasbeen most inspirational to you?

Research & Writing

Use sources to locate information for yoursurvival guide.

E.Q.: How can I use research tools to find


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services to help others in need?

Research & Writing

Today you need to focus on reliable

resources.

What makes a resource reliable?

E.Q.: How can I synthesize informationresearch and writing from multiple genres to


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create a coherent whole?

Research & Writing

Today you need to focus on how your

information is related.

Organize the different pieces into a structurethat puts like parts together.

E.Q.: How can I use research tools to find


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services to help others in need?

Research & Writing

Try out different search engines.

Revise & Edit

Final Drafts are DUE WEDNESDAY

E.Q.: How can I communicate my written word


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through an oral presentation?

Research & Writing

Complete Final Drafts

Final Drafts are DUE WEDNESDAY

Oral Presentations

Prepare to Present your Survival Guide

E.Q.: How can I communicate my written word


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through an oral presentation?

Oral Presentations

Brochures

BookletsPowerPoint Presentations

chicken soup-life love and learning inspirations

Documents