Agenda

Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles?

MyPerspectives Workbook: Complete The Grapes of Wrath. Next, we will read an excerpt from The Circuit.

Ellen and Annemarie

Everyone narrowly escapes being found out. Once the danger has passed, Peter opens the coffin to reveal its contents. 

Danish Fishing Boat

Remember to keep up on the Journal Prompts. Due: 5/29.  Enjoy.

Agenda

Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles?

MyPerspectives Workbook: Complete The Grapes of Wrath. Next, we will read an excerpt from The Circuit.

Number the Stars: Annemarie knows that Great Aunt Birte never existed. What will she do to find out what is really going on?

Remember to keep with chapter prompts and questions.

Agenda

Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles?

Comparing media to text: "The Dust Bowl" and an excerpt from The Grapes of Wrath.







Number the Stars: We will continue to read the next chapters in the novel. Pay attention to subtle changes in daily life in Copenhagen during World War 2. 

There are Nazis on every street corner.

What do you think the Nazis are up to?

Ellen and her family are in danger of being "relocated" by the NAZI's.
How can they stay safe?

Agenda

Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles? 





We will begin to read, Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry.

First, complete the Anticipatory Guide. 

Next, we will read Chapters 1 and 2.

Short quizzes and journal prompts to follow.

Remember to keep up with the Number the Stars Response Journal Prompts.

Agenda

Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles?

MyPerspectives: Complete all work after reading "Against the Odds." 




What does this quote mean to you?

We will continue reading about the Holocaust.

After the reading, go to the GC to find the Response Journal Assignment. Complete the two prompts. 

Agenda

Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles? 

What is The Holocaust? Why is it important to study this horrific historical event?


If we are not careful, terrible things can happen.

How can minding your own business be so dangerous?


Slides are due Tuesday. 

Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?

My Perspectives: You will continue working with your group.  You will read"He-y, Come On Ou-t." What is the theme or main idea in the story?

Something to think about: What do you know about World War 2? 

Go to the GC to find your next assignment. Due: Thursday.