Tuesday,+January+24,+2012

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**Learning Objectives (copy into journal):**

 * 1) Learn new vocabulary
 * 2) Identify events within the Rising Action of a text
 * 3) Identify direct/indirect characterization
 * 4) Identify simile and personification
 * ==== __MATERIALS__: ====
 * ==== Planner ====
 * ==== Journal ====
 * ==== OMAM Vocabulary Chart ====
 * ==== OMAM Vocabulary PKT ====
 * ==== Pen/pencil ==== ||

** IMPORTANT WEEKLY DATES (copy into Planner): **

 * 1. OMAM Chapter 2 Vocabulary Chart Words**
 * "Pugnacious" (Day 2)
 * Review gesture response
 * Provide word in context; ask for thumbs up/down for understanding; check with stix/dice
 * A-B partners create examples/non-examples; check with stix/dice
 * Model Sketch; students create sketch
 * Word parts (noun, adj, verbs forms)
 * 2. __Of Mice and Men__**
 * //Chapter 2 (pages 17-37)//
 * **Read pages 17 - 21**
 * 1) //Comprehension//
 * Plot Structure - Rising Action - When do the external conflicts of the novel start?
 * 1) //Figurative Language//
 * Personification (page 17-18)
 * Simile (page 18)
 * 1) //Direct Characterization//
 * Candy (page 18)
 * 1) //Indirect Characterization//
 * Candy (page 20-21)
 * HINT: how does Candy react when the boss shows up?
 * What does this reveal about his personality? Is he powerful/weak? A leader/follower?