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Words for Test Next WEEK!!! 2/14/2014

1. Motive

2. Diction

3. Naïve

4. Providence

5. Emerge

6. Prescribe

7. Resigned

8. dictate

9.Exhibit

10. Manufacture

11. Auditory

12. Burden

13. Dissent

14. Consent

15. Dictator16. Scribble17. Rashly18. Deport19. Sensitize20. specify

BookMania-Library Day

Agenda 1/27/2014

EQ: What type of books are non-fiction, but are not a

Biography?

Library Day

HW: Don’t forget to review vocabulary words, quiz this Friday. Wednesday Lab day,

Project due tomorrow!!!!

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Agenda 1/28/2014

EQ: Why did Rob decide to play a trick on Mrs. Calloway?

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Pairs-Complete Study Guide Questions Chapters 1-4

Hand in Reading Projects

HW: Don’t forget to study vocabulary words!! Quiz this Friday

What trick did Rob play on Mrs. Calloway and why?

Answer

• Rob put ketchup on his face and pretended to be dead at the bottom of her stairs.

• To get back at her for attacking SOB and him with the broom.

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LAB TODAY 2/5/2014

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Take the Practice Reading Test #1-you can take this up to 3 times…….

Go to Quizlet to practice Vocabulary Power Words #4

The highest score will be recorded for a classwork grade.

HW: Review Vocabulary and don’t forget to study.

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• How does Rob feel in these first four chapters? What advise would you give him?

Agenda 2/5/2014

EQ: What key strategies are important to reading?

BookMania-Silent reading-your book today

Finish Study Questions Chapters 1-4-ten minutes

Read Chapter Five

Character List

HW: review vocabulary power #4, review questions-quiz tomorrow

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How does the author create tone of suspense in the novel?

Agenda 2/3/2014

EQ: How does the author create a feeling of suspense in

the novel?

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Questions and check

Read if time permits

HW: Review words, go online and use Quizlet to study,

complete homework.

• She adds heightened suspense by ending the chapters on a HIGH note.

• She capitalizes on reader interest and then makes you wait.

• Choice of words.

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Agenda 2/4/2014

EQ: What clues suggest that a serious incident is about to

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Finish Questions Chapters 1-4

Read Chapter 5 if time permits

Quiz on Chapters 1-4 Wednesday, review and read.

How does SOB ruin Rob’s prank?

SOB walks over and begins to lick Rob’s face.

Then Darcy screams as she sees Rob

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• What characters would be considered Flat/Static? Round/Dynamic?

• Choose who fits in which category: Rob, Steve, Darcy, Max, Mrs. Calloway, Mrs. Mallory, SOB

Agenda 2/6/2014

EQ: How are characters round? Flat?

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Quiz-check and turn in

Turn in study guide questions

Read: Chapter 5

HW: Study for vocabulary power #4 quiz, complete handout

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Silent Reading Today Agenda 2/7/2014

EQ: How does vocabulary help me in reading?

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Vocabulary Quiz today

Continue to read Chapter 5

HW: work on words for test next week.

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At the end of the chapter; what did Rob think he should do about Mrs. Calloway’s death?

Agenda 2/10/2014

EQ: How has death changed the conflict in the novel?

BookMania-silent reading: Winter Trip 1-5

Read: Chapter 6 page 61

Answer

Rob thought that he should tell his Dad what he saw.

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What do the police believe happened to Mrs. Calloway?

Agenda 2/24/2014

EQ: How does Rob feel following the murder?

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Review Vocabulary for test this Friday. Use www.quizlet.com

Who is Dear Abby?

Dear Aunt Blabby

Read Chapter 7

HW: complete Vocabulary Power #5, review for test this Friday

Answer

Mrs. Calloway accidentally died from a freak fall from the window.

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What did Mrs. Calloway say just before she fell out the window to her death?

Agenda 2/25/2014

EQ: What new concerns does Rob have?

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Finish and share: Dear Aunt Blabby

Reading Chapter 7-8

Character List

HW: Unit Test on 20 words from Vocabulary Power

Answer

“

“You must be crazy to think I would agree to

that!”

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Who finally listens to Rob’s story about Mrs. Calloway’s death?

Agenda 2/26/2014

EQ: Can the plot have more than one climax?

BookMania-silent reading today

Detective Case Report-groups 15 minutes

Finish Chapter 8

Questions chapters 5-8

HW: Study Vocabulary and remember your reading project is due this week.

Answer

Derek-family friend

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What is the reason behind the terrible smell in Rob’s room?

Agenda 2/27/2014

EQ: Who are the suspects?

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Review-Vocabulary-tomorrow is the Unit TEST (45% of your grade)

Questions chapters 5-8, chapter quiz on Monday so review your notes.

HW: Review your notes and vocabulary

Answer

• A Dead Mouse is found in his room behind some furniture.

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What happened when Rob and SOB are on the back porch????

Agenda 2/28/2014

EQ: How does vocabulary improve your reading?

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Vocabulary Unit 1-4 Test

When finished work on Chapters 5-8 questions individually

Handout: Vocabulary Power #6 due next Friday and quiz on these words. Words of change: Synonym's

HW: Vocabulary Power #6 and independent reading. Review questions-Quiz Monday on Chapters 5-8

Answer

Rob and SOB are SHOT AT!!!

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Why is Rob unhappy about Neddy sleeping in his room?

Agenda 3/3/2014

EQ: How has the Plot changed ?

BookMania-3 Minutes from bell to review, get out Chapter 5-8 questions and turn in (put your name on it)

Quiz Chapters 5-8

Plot Diagram-USE PENCIL and fill in as you can.

Plot Discussion

Reading Chapter 9-10

HW: Review notes and read

Answer

• Neddy wets the bed and tears up Robs favorite plane.