Content OverviewMonday: Finish Ali documentary + study for Amigo Brother's vocab quiz Tuesday: Vocab quiz + Introduction to Langston Hughes; Anticipation guide Wednesday: NPR Pre-reading article + Vocab for "Thank You, Ma'am" Thursday: Start reading, "Thank you, Ma'am" + Discussion Questions Friday: Continue reading + study for vocab quiz on Monday. Bell-RingersMonday: In what way did Antonio and Felix persevere in Amigo Brothers? What challenge did they face and how did they overcome it?
Tuesday: What is the last kind thing you did for someone else? The act may be simple, such as helping your grandmother with groceries, or more time consuming, such as volunteering at a soup kitchen. What did you do and why did you do it? Wednesday: What is the definition of barrage and torrent? What is the difference between the two words? Thursday: Write one paragraph about TRUST. Is it good to be a naturally trusting person? Who deserves your trust? Can trust be earned back after it's been lost? (These are just a few ideas to get you thinking...) Friday: The Golden Rule is the principal of treating others as one would wish to be treated. What does this mean to you? How do we see this theme in "Thank You, Ma'am"?
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Content OverviewMonday: Amigo Brothers vocabulary (definition, synonym, illustration) + Piri Thomas Tuesday: Amigo Brothers + Golden Gloves Championship- Class discussion, graphic organizer Wednesday: R180 software (intro to stations) + Amigo Brothers short story Thursday: R180 software + Amigo Brothers discussion questions/mini-project of choice Friday: Amigo Brothers review + Muhammad Ali documentary (with questions) Bell-ringersMonday: What is the most important thing anyone has ever said to you? How did it make you feel?
Tuesday: What is the greatest compliment you could give someone else? Do many people in your life deserve this type of compliment? Why or why not? Wednesday: What qualities make someone a good friend? Describe a friend that has these qualities. What does their friendship mean to you? Thursday: Are cell phones only used for good? Describe two habits you have with your phone. Friday: Write about a time that you needed to persevere. How did you get through this experience? |
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