Ms. Allen’s Reading Corner

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. Discuss.
Classwork: Complete the following on page 412 in Ms. Allen’s blue literature book: ?’s 1-8 in CRS, #1 “A Creative Response,” and #2 “A Critical Response.”
Homework: Story quiz over “The Monkey’s Paw” tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY:

Warm-Up: Complete first half of “Decomposition” puzzle on overhead.
Classwork: Turn in written work from page 412 if necessary. Take story quiz over “The Monkey’s Paw.” Watch the film “The Monkey’s Paw.” Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm-Up: What animal are you most like and in what ways are you similar to it?
Classwork: Participate in comparison activity. Review similes and metaphors.
Homework: Complete similes and metaphors handout on notebook paper. Due tomorrow for a grade.

FRIDAY:

Warm-Up: What musical instrument are you most like and why? In what ways are you similar to it?
Classwork: Share abd collect similes/metaphors handout.  Read “4 Daughters” (314) in Ms. Allen’s blue literature book.  Working with a partner, discuss ?’s 1, 2, & 4 on (314).
Homework:   Using “4 Daughters” as an example, write and original metaphor poem.

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