Assignments

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check Friday, 11/7

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a

score of 4

Root Word(s): ambi, amphi = “both, around

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Historical Fiction: Getting Ready to Read See Questions on following page

Core What’s going on?

11/3

Learning Target: I can identify differences between the North and the South before the Civil War

Ambiance Amphibian

Ambivalent Amphitheater

Setting (Time and Place)

Do you think the author accurately described a particular historical period in the novel? Why or why not?

List some details that describe the historical time period. Is there an important historical event discussed in the novel?

Explain. Characters

Are there real historical figures whose names you recognize? List them

Explain the characters’ involvement in the historical setting and events.

How are the characters, both historical and fictional, important to the action of the novel?

Reading Response:Historical Fiction

Lit Arts Showcase: Class is over at 11:45Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check Friday, 11/74 Words (well done) for a score of 3.

2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4

Root Word(s): ambi, amphi = “both, around

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Historical Fiction: Getting Ready to Read More Questions on following page

11/4

Learning Target: I can identify differences between the North and the South before the Civil War

Ambiance Amphibian

Ambivalent Amphitheater

Plot (Story Line)

Do you think the conflict in the story is real or fiction? Explain How does the author use the language of the historical time

period? What more do you need to know about the historical period to

appreciate the story? Summary

Why do you think the author chose to write about this particular episode?

What is your opinion of this “historical novel?” Does it tell the “truth”?

What is next? Has this book piqued your interest to learn more?

Reading Response:Historical Fiction

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check Friday, 11/7

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a

score of 4

Root Word(s): ambi, amphi = “both, around

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Class Reading and partner work

11/6

Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

Ambiance Amphibian

Ambivalent Amphitheater

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check Today

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a

score of 4

Root Word(s): ambi, amphi = “both, around

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Continue Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Class Reading and partner work

11/7

Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

Ambiance Amphibian

Ambivalent Amphitheater

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check , Friday…11/14

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score

of 4

Root Word(s): ben, bene = “good, well”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/IconSelf Evaluation for Interactive Notebook

Continue Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Class Reading and partner work

11/10: B Day Class out at 10:25 - Veteran’s Day Assembly at the end of the Day

Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

benediction benevolent

benefactor benign

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check , Friday…11/14

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4

Root Word(s): ben, bene = “good, well”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/IconReturn Self Evaluation for Interactive Notebook

Continue Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Historical Novel Class Reading and partner work

Interactive Notebook, Reading, Writing, and Responding Levels of Questions: 3 Level 1, 2 Level 2, 1 Level 3 3 Words new to you and their definitions

11/12

Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

benediction benevolent

benefactor benign

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check , Friday…11/14

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a

score of 4

Root Word(s): ben, bene = “good, well”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Continue Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Finish Reading from pages, Due at the end of class

11/13

Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

benediction benevolent

benefactor benign

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check, Today

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a

score of 4

Root Word(s): ben, bene = “good, well”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Continue Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Scavenger Hunt for further information

11/14

Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

benediction benevolent

benefactor benign

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check, Friday, 11/21

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score

of 4

Root Word(s): circ, circum= “circle, around”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Continue Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Continue: Scavenger Hunt for further information

Core: Hang questions on the Hall Core Project

11/17Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

circuitous circumspect

circulation circumvent

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check, Friday, 11/21

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3. 2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4

Root Word(s): circ, circum= “circle, around”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

Work with Historical Fiction Literature Group: Together answer attached questions

Finish Night Forever: Slavery and the Civil War Finish: Scavenger Hunt for further information

Core: Hang questions on the Hall Core Project

11/18Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

circuitous circumspect

circulation circumvent

Questions for Reading Historical Fiction

Who are the protagonists and the antagonists? Identify the relationships of the characters in the

story to one another. Write about something interesting that happened in

the story. You may not use more than 7 sentences; not too many details. Write this event in the proper sequence?

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check, Friday, 11/21

4 Words (well done) for a score of 3. 2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4

Root Word(s): circ, circum= “circle, around”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

View and discuss: Is History important?

Read Together: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Levels of Questions: Due at the end of class

Start Slave Quilt

11/19Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

circuitous circumspect

circulation circumvent

Quiet Reading

Vocabulary: Notebook Check, Tomorrow

Friday, 11/214 Words (well done) for a score of 3.

2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4

Root Word(s): circ, circum= “circle, around”

1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon

View and discuss: Is History important?

Read Independently: The Home of the OppressedLevels of Questions: Due at the end of class

Start Slave Quilt

11/20Learning Target: I can identify causes of the Civil War

circuitous circumspect

circulation circumvent