Monday, December 9

Objectives: Today I will

• create a symbol to represent myself
• and choose parts for the play

Homework: 

• Finish "Dickens' London" Worksheet if you don't finish in class
  • The article is linked here.
• Read & prepare for Book Talk (see sign-up sheet in classroom if you forgot when you're scheduled to present)
  
• Kindness Challenge (16 Acts of Kindness due 12/20)
• Vocabulary Choice Responses (12 due with packets on Monday 12/16)

Agenda: 

• Book Talks
  • What might be some expectations for book talks?
  • How should we (the audience) behave when someone is presenting?
• Symbolism Notes
  • Color in and complete the notes as we talk about symbols
  • A symbol is something tangible (physical) that represents something intangible
    • In other words... A symbol is something physical that can represent an abstract idea
  • Glue this page into your notebook and create a symbol to represent you!
• Casting
  • Everybody will read at least one part. List the four parts you would most like to play.
  • If you were gone today, you will be assigned a part!
• Work Time
  • Finish "Dickens' London" worksheet (due by the start of class tomorrow!) 
    • Worksheet here
    • Article here
  • Prepare/practice your Book Talk
  • Vocabulary Choice Responses
  • Read a book!

Daily Agenda Slideshow