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Writing into the Day:
So far, what do you think about Scrooge and how is he viewed by others? Are they accurate in their judgements of him?

**Continue reading Stave 1; review vocabulary to learn unfamiliar words.

** 4 Corners Activity (see bottom of padlet).

** Finish self and peer-assessing of argumentative essay; mini-conferences with teacher about strengths and weaknesses.

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**Read Charles Dickens' Bio. What other author/poet does his bio remind you of?

** Take a quick glimpse into the real-life setting of A Christmas Carol.

**Watch JibJab video! :)

** Begin reading Stave 1 with a guided think-aloud and figurative language/vocabulary analysis.

**Closure: So far, what do you think about Scrooge and how is he viewed by others? Are they accurate in their judgements of him?

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If time allows, 4 Corners Activity-- See Activity Sheet to the right

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If time allows, 4 Corners Activity-- See Activity Sheet to the right

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Money is the root of all evil.

Money can’t buy happiness.

Rob from the rich to give to the poor.

Money makes the world go round.

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. –Albert Einstein

I am my brother’s keeper. –Eugene V. Debs

Success is not the key to happiness.

Happiness is the key to success. –Albert Schweitzer

Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. –Abraham Lincoln

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Charles Dickens was a prolific and highly influential 19th century British author, who penned such acclaimed works as 'Oliver Twist,' 'A Christmas Carol,' 'David Copperfield' and 'Great Expectations.' Learn more at Biography.com.

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WEDNESDAY is our SERVICE DAY! Get your permission slips turned in! :) :0 :) :0

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WEDNESDAY is our SERVICE DAY! Get your permission slips turned in! :) :0 :) :0

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What leads to homelessness and what can we do to make a difference? How does this issue affect our society?

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Newsela | Child homelessness at record high, report says, "call to action" for states

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A new report says there are more homeless children in America than ever. But many homeless kids are "invisible" because they are not living on the street. This makes it harder to help them.

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Teens age 12 to 17 are more likely to become homeless than adults.

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The number of the homeless youth is estimated by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the US Department of Justice. Their most recent study, published in 2002, reported there are an estimated 1,682,900 homeless and runaway youth.

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Langston Hughes- "Let America Be America Again"

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Langston Hughes- "Let America Be America Again"

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Writing into the Day:
In your writer's notebook, answer the essential questions for our next mini-unit of study.

**Read article #1 (NewsELA). Write down the main claim and the supporting evidence in your writer's notebook. Discuss problem/solution and connection to a theme in A Christmas Carol.

**Read Charles Dickens' Bio. What other author/poet does his bio remind you of?

** Take a quick glimpse into the real-life setting of A Christmas Carol.

** Begin reading Stave 1 with a guided think-aloud and figurative language/vocabulary analysis.

**Closure: So far, what do you think about Scrooge and how is he viewed by others? Are they accurate in their judgements of him?

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1) What do you see in the image explicitly and implicitly?
2) What symbolism is used to convey a message to the viewer? Explain in a detailed response.
3) Now, think about that symbolism you just reflected upon and write in paragraph form OR draw a detailed form of this image to convey what would be on this chain if we were talking about the issues in America that need to be amended or demolished. In summary, you are either write a response to the image OR drawing, basically, a political cartoon to represent the issues that hold us back or weigh us down as a nation.

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The following is an image portraying a scene from our upcoming novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Here is an excerpt from Stave 1 to help you understand it better: "The chain he drew was clasped about his middle.  It was long, and wound about him like a tail; and it was made (for Scrooge observed it closely) of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in steel." Analyze this image and answer the questions to the right.

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Writing into the Day:
Closely read Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again". Respond to the attached questions on your sheet.

** Upon analysis, look at your own argumentative essay. Proofread, revise, and edit your paper according to your reflection on the following questions:
1) Does my paper have voice, high-level word choice, tone, and meaningful phrases like those found in Hughes' poem?
2) What words can I substitute for more powerful words? Are there sentences that could be better organized or worded to increase the essay's impact and flow?
3) What other elements of Hughes' poem do I need to use in my own writing to increase effectiveness based on my purpose and audience?
**Upon answering these questions and revising your own essay, have 2 other classmates look at the rubric and assess/revise your essay for you.
**Closure- What did you learn or enjoy about reflecting and writing today?