February 24-28

Hi All,

I’m in desperate need of copy paper.  If you can donate a ream to our classroom, it would be greatly appreciated!!

Monday

How good are you at judging whether someone is evil or not?

1.             File essays and read “The Possibility of Evil”

2.            Symbolism, plot diagram, characterization

3.            New Vocabulary roots

4.            Grammar:  Flipping sentences/sub. conj.
5.  Review last personal narrative focusing on:
-excluding too much dialogue and quotations
-Use ONLY past tense
-Make sure your paper is realistic and appropriate to the prompt
-use a formal voice, not a casual one like you're chatting it up with your buddies
-"gonna" is NOT a word that you want to include in your papers
-apostrophes are important
-Your/you're
-word referents (Why aren't you using them?)
-be specific and elaborate.  If you are claiming someone called you rude names, then explain exactly what that means.)

Hw:  vocabulary

Tuesday

1.             Finish short story “The Possibility of Evil”

2.            Discuss Text

3.            Diagram the plot

4.            Reading quiz/Assign Mask
5.  Grammar:  subordinate conj., commas, 
6.  What happened when Miss Strangeworth stepped outside?  Did the townspeople harass her?    "When Miss Strangeworth stepped outside..."  Finish it one-page

 

“The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson

            Sometimes people are not what they seem.  The short story, “The Possibility of Evil” demonstrates that idea to the fullest because occasionally one’s appearance is deceiving and is not at all representative of who they are. As a class, we agreed that Miss Strangeworth fits this profile very well.  Your mission is to use the short story “The Possibility of Evil” to demonstrate the “two-sided” character she depicts throughout the story. You will create a 3-D “two-faced” mask.  One side of the mask should demonstrate what Miss Strangeworth is like on the outside, and the other side of the mask should show what she is like on the inside. 

          Make sure your mask represents her physical traits, inner and outer emotions, thoughts, role in society, and the perception of her by others around her.  You must also write a one page summary that explains the mask in detail. 

Rubric

 Diagram or Model (incorporate images, symbols, and text or any combination)

Written one-page summary that includes an explanation for each item on your mask including color choice, symbols, etc.

Mask must be two-sided, and each side should show a different part of Miss Strangeworth

Evaluation:

One paragraph summary with story details	/ 20
2-sided, 3D mask with symbols	/ 50
True capture of Miss Strangeworth’s character	/ 20
Neat, and pleasing to the eye	/10
WOW Factor!!	+10

Assignment Due Date: Wednesday, March ____

*  This is an independent project, but you are more than welcome to bounce ideas around with your

   peers and provide constructive feedback!  It is a major grade, so please don’t fail to hand it in when it is due.

5.  "The Man in the Water" informational text
6.            Vocabulary due Wednesday

Hw:  finish vocabulary and informational text questions

Wednesday

1. Go over homework             
STAAR Ready practice
2.  Commas
3.  "The Possibility of Evil" Map

Hw:  Study Vocabulary; quiz Monday

Thursday

“The Possibility of Evil”—Write an essay explaining whether you believe Mrs. Strangeworth is evil or not.  4-5 paragraphs, thesis, evidence, and explanation.  
Brainpop:  Show not Tell

Friday

Writing Workshop