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This week we will be 1.) developing vocabulary knowledge (of propaganda, narrative voice, direct/indirect characterization, round characters vs. flat characters) 2.) Making inferences about character motivations and real-world allusions 3.) Analyzing how an author establishes, conveys, and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. 4.) Creating personal narratives HOMEWORK: ADJECTIVES PRACTICE ON NOREDINK.COM (DUE FRIDAY) - CLICK LINK BELOW ADDITIONAL LINKS BELOW: WEEKLY PPT & MONDAY'S PROPAGANDA ACTIVITY
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Greetings Families, This week we will continue reading Animal Farm. This novel is an allegory for the Russian Revolution (learned about it last week). Homework: Noredink.com Active vs. Passive voice (Due Friday 2-22)
This week we learned about macroeconomics and political structures. All this vocabulary front-loading helped us start George Orwell's novella, Animal Farm.
Also, students did a wonderful job on their MAP tests this week. I am so proud! Sincerely, Ms. Kate Greetings everyone, This week we will explore how style and communication affects consumption, conservation, natural resources, and economies. Monday: Students compose their own arguments regarding the consumption of energy drinks in American society. Tuesday: Students will unpack fables, allegories, and symbolism Wednesday: Students will learn about satire and global economic systems Thursday: Students will master key economic terms and political concepts (we are preparing to read Animal Farm, by George Orwell). Friday: We will start reading Animal Farm and compare/contrast it with a Karl Marx and Lenin text HOMEWORK: Bring in a copy of Animal Farm (by George Orwell) by Friday Commonly Confused Words Part 2 (DUE FRIDAY 2/8/2019) Link: https://www.noredink.com/learn/assigned_practices/3382634
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