8/20 Bell Ringer

1. 8/20 Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, fixing the punctuation mistakes. • Why would someone like Dr Baker a leading member of his field quit his job so suddenly • On Sunday June 24 Mrs. Millar received her PhD. • “Tracy we won the trip to England” Kiwana shouted.

2. Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, fixing the punctuation mistakes. • Why would someone like Dr. Baker, a leading member of his field, quit his job so suddenly? • On Sunday, June 24, Mrs. Millar received her PhD. • “Tracy, we won the trip to England!” Kiwana shouted.

3. 8/21 Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, fixing the punctuation mistakes. • the dog ran down the elevator • Jim the painter was perplexed by the purple color? • “Rachel answer the question please” shoutedthe teacher

4. 8/21 Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, fixing the punctuation mistakes. • The dog ran down the elevator. • Jim, the painter, was perplexed by the purple color. • “Rachel! Answer the question please!” shoutedthe teacher.

5. Strand Speaking and Listening Topic Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Standard Statements 4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

6. What Job Would You Do for Free? • In your notebook, take two minutes to answer the question above and explain why. • We will take a few student volunteers to make a class list of ideas.

7. Kevin Carroll – Nike Exec Kevin's goal of becoming a professional athlete was stopped short by blowing out his knee. After two intense knee surgeries, Kevin found a passion in Sports Medicine while he rehabilitated himself back to normal. His first job as a sports trainer was at a high school. He went on to work for a university, and finally worked his way up to being the head trainer of the 76ers basketball team in his hometown of Philadelphia. After serving in one of the most coveted positions in sports medicine for several years, Kevin met a man named Howard White, who convinced him to come work for Nike.

8. Red Rubber Ball

9. What’s Your Red Rubber Ball Directions: Complete the “red rubber ball” on the handout using words, pictures and phrases that describe the dream that you want to chase. Look back at your free write from earlier. Creative. Colorful. Complete.

10. What’s Your Red Rubber Ball? Name: _____________________________ Date: ___/___/___ Period: ___ • What would you do for free? • What activities enthrall you? • What in life do you find irresistible, a source of inspiration, a reason to get out of bed? • What dream do you chase? • What topics do you love to discuss and ponder? • What is your primal source of joy? • Job Title • Fill up circle with pictures, • words and phrases that • describe your Job Title.

11. Presentation Practice Directions: • You will be placed into groups of three by proximity. • You will need to present the activity to your small group. • Focus your presentation on eye contact, volume and pronunciation. • Stand up. Good posture. Look like a presenter. • Turn in when your group is done.

12. Red Rubber Ball TED Talk

13. Theme • What was Kevin Carroll’s theme that helped to guide his life and career path/choices? • Partner with the student next to you. • Describe your definition of Theme to your partner. Switch and repeat. • Analyze each other’s definitions and come to a consensus. • Both Partners, write the new definition in your notebook.

14. Theme • The overall message from the author. • Theme teaches a lesson or moral. • PowerPoint

15. Strand. Topic. Statement. Key Ideas. Details. Reading Literature: • RL.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. • RL.8.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. • RL.8.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. • RL.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language: • L.8.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

16. Write down four things that are important to you. They can be ideas, objects, places, people… What I Treasure

17. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” • Directions: You are going to read pages 5-13 in the Literature book. While/after reading, you will complete the activities below.

18. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” • What is the theme of the story?

19. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” • Imagine you are Greg. You are going to write 5 Tweets that explain events from the story. Tweets are short, having no more than 140 characters. You need to use at least 100 characters in each Tweet. • Focus on main ideas! Theme! • Match to the page number!

20. Strand. Topic. Statement. Writing. Text Types and Purposes. 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

21. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” • Choose three possessions that you would pass onto a family member. • Look back at the web from the beginning of the lesson. • You write a brief letter to the person that is inheriting your possessions. • Explain why you are passing each possession on to that person. • Use the guide on the next slide to help.

22. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” Paragraph 1: Introduction (3 Sentences) • Reasons why you selected the person. Paragraph 2: Importance of Each Possession • Explain why you are passing each possession on to that person. (3-5 Sentences) Paragraph 3: Conclusion (2-3 Sentences) • Summary of the previous two paragraphs.

23. 8/21 Reflection • Define theme. • List three examples of Theme that can be found/used in a story.

24. 8/22 Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, fixing the punctuation mistakes. • “My day started at 4:00, and I just want to get home take a bath and go to bed” Tony sighed. • I’m sorry you can’t come with us. • The butler stood by the door and called the guests’ names

25. Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, fixing the punctuation mistakes. • “My day started at 4:00, and I just want to get home, take a bath, and go to bed,” Tony sighed. • I’m sorry, you can’t come with us. • The butler stood by the door and called the guests’ names.

26. 8/21 Reflection • Define theme. • List three examples of Theme that can be found/used in a story.

27. Strand. Topic. Statement. Writing. Text Types and Purposes. 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

28. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” • Choose three possessions that you would pass onto a family member. • Look back at the web from the beginning of the lesson. • You write a brief letter to the person that is inheriting your possessions. • Explain why you are passing each possession on to that person. • Use the guide on the next slide to help.

29. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” Paragraph 1: Introduction (3 Sentences) • 2-3 Reasons why you selected the person. Paragraph 2: Importance of Each Possession • Explain the value of each possession. (3-5 Sentences) Paragraph 3: Conclusion (2-3 Sentences) • Summary of the previous two paragraphs. DONE? Turn in for a completion grade.

30. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” Dear __________, I choose to give my possessions to you because of…. My three possessions are:…. I am giving you _______ because… In conclusion, … Sincerely, Your Name

32. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” and Kevin Carroll Kevin Carroll Treasure of Lemon Brown Explain the theme of the story. • Describe the “BIG IDEA” of the Kevin Carroll video/Red Rubber Ball Activity. Making Connections Explain the connection between the Kevin Carroll video and Lemon Brown. Apply this theme/connection to your life. BOTH PARTNERS WRITE THE ANSWERS IN NOTEBOOK!!!

33. Theme – “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” and Kevin Carroll Kevin Carroll Treasure of Lemon Brown Explain the theme of the story. EVERY PERSON HAS A TREASURE. • Describe the “BIG IDEA” of the Kevin Carroll video/Red Rubber Ball Activity. • CHASE YOUR DREAM. NEVER GIVE UP. Making Connections Explain the connection between the Kevin Carroll video and Lemon Brown. DO WHAT YOU LIKE. DON’T FOLLOW, LEAD. Apply this theme/connection to your life. ANSWERS WILL VARY.

34. Create the chart below into your notebook.

35. Complete the chart as we read.

36. 8/22 Reflection • List two literary elements. • Describe how Theme affects a story.

37. 8/23 Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, correcting the punctuation mistakes. • A smart dog knows it’s master. • Call me “fool” if you want. • Lea bought eggs milk butter at the grocery store

38. Bell Ringer • Write each sentence, correcting the punctuation mistakes. • A smart dog knows its master. • Call me “fool,” if you want. • Lea bought eggs, milk, and butter at the grocery store.

39. 8/22 Reflection • List two literary elements. • Describe how Theme affects a story.

40. Theme Review • Theme PowerPoint

41. Strand. Topic. Statement. Key Ideas. Details. Reading Literature: • RL.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. • RL.8.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. • RL.8.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. • RL.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language: • L.8.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

42. Character – “My Two Dads” Stump the Teacher (p. 19) • You will read two pages at a time. • As you read, write down 1-2 questions with answers that you could ask the teacher. • Stump the Teacher = 5 Extra Credit points. • Focus your questions on Character! • No fill in the blank questions! • We will repeat until the story is finished. • So, be patient, not everyone will get to ask a question every time.

43. Character – “My Two Dads” • Directions: After playing Stump the Teacher, re-read/skim the story and complete the character web. • Pick main character • List 3 changes in the main character • Pick 3 minor/secondary characters and explain how they affect or change the main character.

44. Character – “My Two Dads” Main Character: Dad Changes in the Main Character: • Speaking English to Korean fluently • Told daughter about difficult past • Told stories about Communists taking his parents possessions • Hailed a cab easily • Told stories about going to college

45. Character – “My Two Dads” Main Character: Marie Changes in the Main Character: • Sees her father differently. • Learns about two different cultures. • Discovers new family history. • Learns an appreciation for Korean side of her.

46. Character – “My Two Dads” List the Minor Characters Interactions with Main Character Talked in Korean so Marie wouldn’t understand. Talked to Marie’s dad respectfully. Dad got a good price. Went directly to destination. Inspired Dad to get an education. Never came into contact with Korean relatives. • Marie’s Mom • Korean Relatives • Cab Driver • Dad’s Great Grandfather • Marie’s siblings

47. Complete the chart as we read.

48. Strand. Topic. Statement. Key Ideas. Details. Reading Literature: • RL.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. • RL.8.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. • RL.8.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. • RL.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language: • L.8.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

49. Plot • Sequence of related events that make up a story

50. Plot Diagram PowerPoint