Monday, March 11

Objective: SWBAT characterize Buddy based on his actions, narration, and dialogue.  SWBAT characterize Buddy’s friend based on her dialogue, actions, and physical description.  SWBAT analyze how both characters’ traits allow them to have a mutual/compatible friendship.

Do-Now: 1) When do we usually inaugurate the school year?

2) Name a holiday that exhilarates you.

3) Would you want to live in a dilapidated house?  Why or why not?

4) What type of paraphernalia does a student need for school?

5) Do you think Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are sacrilegious?  Why or why not?

Today: 1) Review sensory details and characterization.

2) In groups, finish reading "A Christmas Memory" pp. 53-60.

3) Finish filling out your Sensory Details chart.

4) Fill out your characterization T-Chart.

Exit Slip: Based on the characteristics of Buddy and his friend, what do you believe makes them compatible as friends?  Explain.

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz #2 on FRIDAY!!!