Students came up with character posters today - yes, we cut and pasted, drew and colored! We then started the movie, "The Outsiders" !!!

Homework:

* Read 20 minutes.

We took the last portion of The Outsiders test today! First, however, we reviewed symbols from the book...

Homework:
* Bring markers, crayons, colored pencils to class tomorrow.

* Bring a book!

Students had their own review session, and we then reviewed how to choose the best evidence and how to implement it into our writing. We also reviewed how to format and punctuate quotes. After a quick game of four corners, students took the written portion of The Outsiders test. Tomorrow will be the multiple-choice / matching / short answer portion. Yes, students may use their books.

Homework:
* SYMBOLS in The Outsiders.

* Bring a book to read each day.

* Permission slip for the movie - due TOMORROW.

So... we're finished with The Outsiders... or are we?! Today we had review stations set up, and then we played study games that the students created from their notes! We have the written test tomorrow, and then the multiple-choice test on Wednesday.

Homework:

* Study Guide (optional) - Will you own your own learning?

* Topics for tomorrow's written test -

-->Socs & Greasers - similarities and differences

-->"Stay Gold" meaning

* Make sure to have your packet complete by tomorrow!

* Movie permission slip due Wednesday.

* Bring a book to read!

Today we went over our homework, added to our character charts, completed a phrazecloze activity, and then wrapped up the book with another prompt. Students were asked to provide evidence for the question, “How well do you think Ponyboy is dealing (or deals) with Johnny’s death?”

Homework:

* Finish your game.

* Permission slip due Wednesday.

* Find a book to bring to school all next week!

We reviewed chapter 10 in our groups, and worked on our games that we'll bring in on Monday. We then wrote to a prompt: What character are you most like (regarding character traits, NOT physical traits), and in what ways? We were sure to include evidence from the text!!! We then began reading chapter 11.

Homework:

* Read chapters 11 & 12 of The Outsiders.

* Complete the questions from the packet that correlate with chapters 11 & 12.

* Work on the game you'll use to study for the test on Monday.

* Permission slip for the movie - due Wednesday.

Today we went over chapter 9 in groups, rewrote a paragraph, and completed a phrazecloze for this chapter. If we had time, we began chapter 10.

Homework:

* Read chapter 10.

* Complete the questions from the packet that correlates with chapter 10.

** Bring supplies to create your game in class tomorrow!!