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.

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?


A Long Walk To Water

Salva is now living in the USA. How will he adapt to his new life? Will he ever see his country again?

What will easy access to water do for Nya and her village?

We will read the last 2 chapters. Make sure to complete all the work in the GC.
Next, take the AR test.

Link: Water For South Sudan  

"Never stop walking." What does this mean to you?

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?

A Long Walk to Water 

Will the Iron Red Giraffe find water? If so, what will this mean for Nya and her tribe?

Iron Red Giraffe

Salva has had to endure so many hardships. What's next for him after surviving one of the scariest legs of his journey?

Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya

What about his next destination? Will things get better or worse for Salva?

What will Salva's new life be like in the USA?