Tuesday, February 4, 2014

I can...

• use precise action verbs, adverbs and adjectives to analyze character
• explore the concept of voice by writing in the voice of a character

Opening:
1. Review #1 and #2 on page 208.  

• What does Walter "DO"?
• Why does he DO these things?
• How do you describe Walter? 
• Word Bank/Word Sort

2. Look at your topic sentence...

• How can you improve your topic sentence?
• Look at your DICTION
• Rewrite using precise diction and parallel structure.

Work Period:
3. Preview #3 on page 209

• Remind me how "Flipped" is written

4. Pretend you are Walter's teachers and complete the graphic organizer on page 209.

• Imagine you are discussing him with another teacher...
• What's he like? (Use your adjectives)
• How does he act? 
• Use Action Verbs (ex. paragraph 19, 205)
• Why does he act that way?
• What advice would you give about him to his teacher next year? 

Closing:

5. On page 210, write a letter from either Mrs. Conway or Mr. Lasher to the teacher who will have Walter in class next year.

• If it helps, role play with those around you...
• Imagine you are having a conversation between two teachers and discuss Walter.