Week of Aug. 24-28, 2015 ELA_7 by Brooke McWilliams

Bell Work MONDAY

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 19:54:05 UTC

Watch the following commercial and then relate it to our definition of stereotypes. What do you think the creator of this commercial is trying to reveal? What type of stereotype are they trying to discourage? What did you like or dislike about it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4BuUnimp8s

Bell Work TUESDAY

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 19:54:11 UTC

How do we choose an identity in a conflicted society? How would you describe your identity? What do you hope people remember about you some day?

Bell Work WEDNESDAY

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 19:54:14 UTC

What does it mean to be an insider or an outsider? How does that look in our community or in our world?

Bell Work THURSDAY

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 19:54:24 UTC

Compose a "critique" of The Outsiders according to what you have read so far. Is it a seemingly parallel to our society today or are these events specific to the 1960's?

Bell Work FRIDAY

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 19:54:35 UTC

On page 35, Cherry states, “Things are rough all over.” Explain the meaning of this and the significance of this statement concerning the theme of the story.

ESPN Article- Monday

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 20:21:21 UTC

From Gang Life to Grad School

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 20:24:58 UTC

Article- Thursday

Thursday Discussion/Gallery Walk

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 20:26:30 UTC

Use Article

Monday's Discussion/Gallery Walk

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-21 20:30:00 UTC

Use article

The Outsiders

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-24 12:39:32 UTC

Characterization Activity

The Outsiders Ch. 1-4

brooke_mcwillia — 2015-08-24 12:39:39 UTC

Questions/Vocabulary