Good Afternoon!
*There is a lot on our blog post shape of the day today…we will not get through it all today:)
*Last week, we watch “2081” as well as “Harrison Bergeron”.
*Three Way Venn Diagram: We will complete our three way venn diagrams and pin to the back bulletin board….
-We will start to read a new short story “Forgiveness in Families”.
*Discussion Questions:
- Which has the greater influence on child development, heredity or environment?
- This story explores issues such as sibling rivalry, lifestyles, jealousy, conformity and spiritual beliefs. Were there any of these issues that touched you the most and why?
*Short Story Summary
*first open up the following link…there is a pre-reading exercise that we will start with…
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-“The Simpsons” and Tell Tale heart
Short Story Summary
-We will read the short story “The Metaphor” together as a class.
*We will do a venn diagram comparing Charlotte’s mom to Ms. Hancock.
-share ideas generated from our Venn Diagram
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