Welcome Hale Eighth Graders and Parents!

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Language Arts 9-23-13

What we did today:
    took notes on characterization
    answered questions on Chapter 4 in the Hunger Games in our Reading Journal
    corrected Simple Solutions #10

Literature Circles:
   Princeton -- short write on why Katniss did not want Peeta to be chosen as tribute from District 12
   Yale -- drew District 12 using quotes from the book
   Harvard -- shared jobs (vocab, character, connection & discussion leader)

Homework:
   Princeton & Yale:  Read chapter 5 and complete a "Chapter Analysis" also known as our "Write and Note"
   Harvard:  Read chapter 5 and complete the job assigned to you by your group

All:
Simple Solutions #11
Review your notes

Upcoming:
Letter home from the West: final copy stapled to brainstorm sheet, editing sheet, & draft due on Wednesday 9/25

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