Ms. Allen’s Reading Corner

MONDAY
Warm-Up: Think of a time when you learned a valuable lesson from an adult. Describe the experience in detail and tell what you learned. (1/2 page minimum)
Class work: Introduce and read “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”(729 - 738). Then take a “Check Test” over the story.
Homework: Answer ?’s 1-7 […]

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MONDAY
Begin watching The Waltons:  A Thanksgiving Story.
TUESDAY:
Finish watching The Waltons:  A Thanksgiving Story.  Discuss story elements: setting, plot, conflict, theme, characterization as they relate to the film.
WEDNESDAY:
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
THURSDAY:
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
FRIDAY:

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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MONDAY
Veteran’s Day Holiday
TUESDAY:
Warm-Up: Return graded papers. Prepare to collect final forms of the original family metaphor poems.
Classwork: Share and collect poems. Review pre-writing stage of essays. Write a 35-minute timed expository essay on the following prompt:
Writing Situation: If you had to choose one season of the year as your favorite, […]

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MONDAY
Warm-Up: If you were granted three wishes, what would they be? Explain. You may NOT wish for additional wishes : )
Classwork: Introduce and read “The Monkey’s Paw”(84-100). Then take a “Check Test” over the story.
Homework: None
TUESDAY:
Warm-Up: Complete a plot peak for “The Monkey’s Paw.” Share with a partner. […]

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