"The Sniper"

Good Morning!

I hope that you had a great weekend!

1.  Independent Reading -- Today we will begin independent reading.  We will read for about ten minutes.

2. Wall Street Journal article.

 

3.  "The Sniper"  -- We will finish discussing your responses to the story, and I will collect your handout.  There is another assignment on "The Sniper" which is reviewing the elements of narrative in this story.  Work with your partner to successfully complete the handout.

 HOMEWORK:  Summary of Wall Street Journal article   

"The Sniper"

Good Morning!
"All war is a symptom of man's failure as a thinking animal."
                                                  -- John Steinbeck

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
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The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

NOTE:  Library is open for book checkout.  On Monday you will have a book and you will bring it to class each day.

1. News article summary -- I will collect that.  I would first like some of you to share what you read in The Wall Street Journal.  This is an extra credit opportunity. 

2.  "The Sniper"  -- Today we will discuss the story and you should be very prepared to do so.  Be prepared to contribute your response!

3.  "The Sniper" -- Reviewing elements of narrative.  Complete the handout for homework. (Handout)

Homework:  1. Wall Street Journal article  2.Select an independent reading book

"The Sniper"

Good Morning!

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

 "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."
                                               -- Sun Tzu

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_war.html

NOTE:  Library is open for book checkout.  By next Monday you will have a book each day in class.

1. News article summary -- I will collect that.  I would first like some of you to share what you read in The Wall Street Journal.  This is an extra credit opportunity. 

2.  "The Sniper"  -- Today you will continue reading and responding to this story with a partner. We will then discuss the story as a class tomorrow.  Your reading and responding should promote that discussion. 

Homework:  1. Wall Street Journal article  2.Select an independent reading book

"The Sniper"

Good Morning!

NOTE:  Library is open today for book checkout.  By next Monday you will have a book each day in class.

1. News article summary -- I will collect that.  I would first like some of you to share what you read in The Wall Street Journal.  This is an extra credit opportunity. 

2.  Terms to Review -- You completed this yesterday.  We will review the definitions, and I will collect.

3.  "The Sniper"  -- Today you will read this story with a partner and respond to the text as you go along.  We will then discuss the story as a class tomorrow.  Your reading and responding should promote that discussion.

Homework:  1. Wall Street Journal article  2.Select an independent reading book

Narrative Unit

Good Morning!

I hope that you had a great three-day weekend!

1.  ASSIGNMENTS: Last week I collected four assignments from you last week:  1.  annotated poem  

                        2. student interview  

                       3. letter of introduction 

                       4. summary of news article

2.NOTE:  Library is open tomorrow for book check out.  By next Monday you will have a book each day in class.

3. NARRATIVE UNIT: Today we will begin the narrative unit of study by defining terms relevant to narrative text.  Narrative simply means an account or story of related events. We will be reading selected short stories that demonstrate elements of narrative text. With a partner, define the terms on the handout provided. 

Homework:  Summarize a news article from The Wall Street Journal.  You are receiving a copy of the paper to take home. Select an article of substance!

Article of the Week

Good Morning!

I hope this week has gone smoothly for you and that you are glad to be back to the business of learning!

1.  Letter of Introduction -- If you did not turn in your letter yesterday, I will collect it today.

2.  Article of the Week:  I would like to incorporate an article of the week into our routine.  I thought that a good way to end the week before we commence our curriculum next week would be an article. We will use the Wall Street Journal to locate an article of interest.  Try to select an article that addresses a significant issue or an issue of substance!

3.  NOTE:  It looks like the library will be open next Wednesday, Sept 7th.  I will remind you of that next week so we can begin independent reading in class. 

Syllabus

Good Morning!

I hope this week is going smoothly for you and that you are glad to be back to the business of learning!

1.  Finish student introductions

2.  Syllabus

3.  Letter of Introduction:  Write a letter addressed to me telling me what you would like me to know about you as a student in my class.  I know this might seem to be a repetition of the interview, but I am hoping that you will explore in more depth what you would like me to know about you as a student. Write one page.  You might include the following:

                        *Your strengths or weaknesses
                        * Likes or dislikes
                        * Interests
                        * Family information
                        * Your goals
                        * Your learning style
                        * What you feel passionate about 
                        * Anything else that you would like to share