Monster Week 2 Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 2

Ms. Jones, Ms. Pace, & Mr. Walker 7th Grade ELA William J. Clark Middle School March 31- April 4

Monday

Daily Starter Monday, March 31, 2014 DIRECTIONS: On your notebook paper in the right corner, write your first and last name, todays date (3-31-2014), class period, and teacher name. Then, read and follow the directions below for todays Daily Academic Vocabulary. Place your work in the DAILY STARTER section of your ELA notebook. You will have a quiz FRIDAY on this information. You have 7 minutes to complete your work.
Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 2: Monday (Assignment Title) COPY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Todays Word #1: propose Part of Speech: verb Definition: to suggest a plan or idea to be considered Example Sentence: Each member will propose a topic for the group project. Todays Word #2: proposal Part of Speech: noun Definition: a suggestion or plan Example Sentence: The group wrote a proposal to take a field trip. COPY AND RESPOND. 1. How would you complete these sentences? When you propose an idea, it is important to _______________. I would like to make a proposal to my parents about ____________________. 2. Which word is a synonym for propose? Circle your answer. A. accept B. approve C. require D. suggest 3. Which sentence does not use proposal correctly? Circle your answer. A. I need to do more research before I write my proposal. B. Can you proposal a way to pay for new team uniforms? 4. If you were in charge of planning a class party, what would you propose?

Daily Academic Vocabulary: Check It! Monday, March 31, 2014

1. How would you complete these sentences? When you propose an idea, it is important to _______________. I would like to make a proposal to my parents about ________________. 2. Which word is a synonym for propose? Circle your answer. A. accept B. approve C. require D. suggest 3. Which sentence does not use proposal correctly? Circle your answer. A. I need to do more research before I write my proposal. B. Can you proposal a way to pay for new team uniforms? 4. If you were in charge of planning a class party, what would you propose?

2nd Attempt Assignments and Retests (1st Block)

100 Words Week 12 RETEST (Friday, April 4) 100 Words Week 11 RETEST (Tuesday, April 1) 100 Words Week 12 Choice Board Activities (Due Thursday, April 3) Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 1 Quiz (Friday, April 4) The War of the Wall Test (Tuesday, April 1)

William A. (1) William A. Tarrance W. Brianna G. Benjamin B.

William A. Jessica B. Benjamin B. Shannon C.

JaQuan W. Shanice W.

William A. Tarrance W.

Destinee F.

Alexis D. Johnnadria D.
Cornelius E. Brianna G. Mersades I. DaJion J. William M. Alayasa O. Brandi R. Tarrance W.

2nd Attempt Assignments and Retests (2nd Block)

100 Words Week 12 RETEST (Friday, April 4) 100 Words Week 11 RETEST (Tuesday, April 1) 100 Words The War of the Week 12 Wall IR page Choice Board 107 REDO (Due Activities (Due Tuesday, April Thursday, April 1) 3) Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 1 Quiz (Friday, April 4) The War of the Wall Retest (Tuesday, April 1)

AJohnhanna Justin B.
Nataysha C. Isaiah D. Zoey D. Terry F. Brandon G. Timothy J. Jusiah L. Destiny M.

Destiny M.

AJohnhanna Ashton B.
Justin B. Brandon F. Terry F. Brandon G. Timothy J. JayLyn J. Destiny M. Kamari P.

Brandon G. Thomas W.

Quaniece B. Justin B.
Willie F. Natavia W. Akera W.

Isaiah D. Brandon F.
Brandon G. Timothy J. Natavia W.

Natavia W. Akera W.
Thomas W.

Natavia W. Akera W.
Thomas W.

2nd Attempt Assignments and Retests (3rd Block)

100 Words Week 12 RETEST (Friday, April 4) 100 Words Week 11 RETEST (TODAY) 100 Words Week 12 Choice Board Activities (Due Thursday, April 3) Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 1 Quiz (Friday, April 4) The War of the Wall Retest (Tuesday, April 1)

Suntoria B. Dejon C. Kayla D. Tylik F. DeMarco H. Jeremiah H. Octavia M. Willie M. Gabriella P. Marvin T. Victor T. Juskiem W. Shadyma W.

Suntoria B. Dejon C. Kayla D. Tylik F. Lavontae H. DeMarco H. Octavia M. Brett M. Keshaun M. Willie M. Gabriella P. Victor T. Shadyma W. Joshua W.

Dejon C. Kayla D. Lavontae H. Anthony H. Octavia M. Brett M. Keshaun M. Willie M. Marvin T. Victor T.

Dejon C. Kayla D. Tylik F. Kamorri F. Willie M. Marvin T. Shadyma W. Joshua W.

Tylik F. Lavontae H. Octavia M.

2nd Attempt Assignments and Retests (4th Block)

100 Words Week 12 RETEST (Friday, April 4) 100 Words Week 11 RETEST (TODAY) 100 Words Week 12 Choice Board Activities (Due Thursday, April 3) Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 1 Quiz (Friday, April 4)

AlDonte A. Yasmire E. Anthony M. MaKaila P. Patrick R. Thomas S. Kurtis Y.

AlDonte A. Thomas S. Nigel S.

AlDonte A. Jaylin B. Kevionna B. Yasmire E. Sha-nya G. Sydney H. Zarria J. Anthony M. MaKaila P. Patrick R. Thomas S. Nigel S. Anastasia S. Houston W. Kurtis Y.

AlDonte A. Jaylin B. Yasmire E. Sha-nya G. Anthony M. MaKaila P. Patrick R. Thomas S. Nigel S. Kurtis Y.

Monster Novel Notebook

Page 1 Title Page

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Anticipation Guide Anticipation Guide Part II Characterization Notes Characterization Practice

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3 4 5 6

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8 9 10

Indirect Characterization: S.T.E.A.L.

Sample Character Traits Characterization: F.A.S.T. K-W-H-L: Life in Prison

Characterization Notes
DIRECTIONS: On page 5 of your notebook, number the page and write the title Characterization Notes. Copy the following information about characterization from the PowerPoint slides that follow. Write down the page number and assignment title on your Table of Contents page in the front of your notebook.

Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of the character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization.

Character Traits
Characters (and real-life people) have unique attributes called traits. A character trait is the way a person or a character in a book acts: its a part of their personality and it comes from inside.

 Glue this Character Traits list on page 8 of your novel notebook. Dont forget to add the page number and assignment title to your table of contents on page 2.

Character Traits

Characterization
Direct characterization The author tells the audience exactly what the character is like by listing the characters personality traits. Example: The patient boy and quiet girl were both wellmannered and did not disobey their mother. Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. The boy is patient and the girl is quiet.

Characterization
Indirect characterization The author shows the audience what the character does and says and shows how others react to the character. You must use those clues to figure out what the character is like.

Example: When I broke my leg, Steve stopped by my house every day after school to bring my homework and keep me company. Explanation: What is Steve like? _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Indirect Characterization: S.T.E.A.L.

Glue this handout on page 7 in your novel notebook. Dont forget to add the page number and assignment title to your Table of Contents on page 2.
Indirect Characterization: Where We S.T.E.A.L. Information About a Character from the Author

Speech
Thoughts Effect on Others Actions Looks

What does the character say? How does the character speak? What is revealed through the characters private thoughts and feelings? What is revealed through the characters effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character? What does the character do? How does the character behave? What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

Characterization
Remember, the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization is: TELLING vs. SHOWING!

Characterization
Directions: On page 6 of your notebook, number your page and write the assignment title, Characterization Practice. Write each statement below. Then beside each, write DIRECT next to each item that used direct characterization and write INDIRECT next to each item that uses indirect characterization. Dont forget to make note of this assignment in your Table of Contents in the front of your notebook.

_____ 1. The boy glared at his sister as she ate his dessert. _____ 2. Sherlock Holmes is clever and resourceful. _____ 3. "Here I am, a shy, diffident sort of man. I've never been able to feel really grown-up and tremendous, like other chaps. (From Pygmalion)

____4. Johnny, you don't know what a few months in jail can do to you, man. You get mean in jail, I just don't wanna see that happen to you like it happened to me, man. Understand? (From The Outsiders)

Words Im Curious About

Turn to the last sheet of your novel notebook. On the back of the paper, write the assignment title Words Im Curious About. Next, draw the following chart on your paper. As we read Monster, you are to write five (5) words from the text that youre curious about. You may not be familiar with these terms and want to learn more. You are to write the word, the page number its found in the text, and its definition. You are responsible for determining the meaning of each particular term. Be prepared to share your new words with your classmates.
Word 1. Page Number Definition

2.
3. 4. 5.

K-W-H-L Chart for Monster Topic: Life in Prison

Directions: In your notebook on page 10, copy the chart below. Remember to number your page and write the assignment title, KW-H-L Chart: Life in Prison. Remember to also write this assignment title and page number in your Table of Contents.

What I KNOW
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

What I WANT to Learn

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

HOW I Will Find Out

_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

What I LEARNED

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

LEts bEGIn READInG!

Today as we read, look for examples of direct and indirect characterization.

Characterization: F.A.S.T. Create the following chart on page 9 in your novel notebook. Dont forget to also add the page number and assignment title to your Table of Contents on page 2.
Feelings Actions

Speech

Steve Harmon

Thoughts

Tuesday

Daily Starter Tuesday, April 1, 2014 DIRECTIONS: On your notebook paper in the right corner, write your first and last name, todays date (4-1-2014), class period, and teacher name. Then, read and follow the directions below for todays Daily Academic Vocabulary. Place your work in the DAILY STARTER section of your ELA notebook. You will have a quiz Thursday on this information. You have 7 minutes to complete your work.
Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 2: Tuesday (Assignment Title) COPY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Todays Word: proposition Part of Speech: noun Definition: an offered or suggested plan of action Example Sentence: Enriques proposition was that he would mow her lawn for a small fee. COPY AND RESPOND. 1. How would you complete this sentence? I think students in our school would support a proposition to ____________. 2. Which of these would you not expect to find in a proposition to add more days to the school year? Circle your answer. A. reasons for why more school days are needed B. an explanation of the effect of having more school days C. reasons for why there are already too many school days D. suggestions for specific days to add to the school year 3. Which of these sentences are propositions? Circle your answers.

A. B. C.

Ill do the dishes for three days if you let me go to the movie. We can go to the pool on Saturday, and Ill teach you how to swim. The last thing I did this morning was brush my teeth.

Daily Academic Vocabulary: Check It! Tuesday, April 1, 2014

1. How would you complete this sentence? I think students in our school would support a proposition to ____________. 2. Which of these would you not expect to find in a proposition to add more days to the school year? Circle your answer. A. reasons for why more school days are needed B. an explanation of the effect of having more school days C. reasons for why there are already too many school days D. suggestions for specific days to add to the school year 3. Which of these sentences are propositions? Circle your answers. A. Ill do the dishes for three days if you let me go to the movie. B. We can go to the pool on Saturday, and Ill teach you how to swim. C. The last thing I did this morning was brush my teeth.

Characterization Review

K-W-H-L Chart for Monster Topic: Life in Prison

Directions: In your notebook on page 10, copy the chart below. Remember to number your page and write the assignment title, KW-H-L Chart: Life in Prison. Remember to also write this assignment title and page number in your Table of Contents.

What I KNOW
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

What I WANT to Learn

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

HOW I Will Find Out

_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

What I LEARNED

Lets READ! As we read, jot down some characteristics that you see in the characters. **Remember to use the Curious Words section of your notebook! *minimum of 5 words per day*

Independent Practice
Answer the following questions on page 7 of your Novel Notebook 1. Describe Steve Harmon. What kind of person is he?

2. Describe how the setting of the jail cell affects Steve Harmon.
3. What kind of defense attorneys are Kathy OBrien? Asa Briggs? How does the author characterize these two attorneys? What is he saying about defense attorneys in the legal system?

Directions: Read the following quote from the novel Monster and answer the questions that follow.

Extended Study

Most people in our communities are decent, hardworking citizens who pursue their own interests legally and without infringing on the rights of others. But there are also monsters in our communitiespeople who are willing to steal and to kill, people who disregard the rights of others. (Petrocelli,p.21).
1. Context Clues: Reread the first sentence. What do you think the word infringing might mean? Use the clues in the sentence to help you.

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Conflict: According to the quote, write three examples of specific types of monsters in our community. For each example, write the problem that they bring to society. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. Setting: The setting in this quote could be our own community. What do you see to be the biggest problem in your own neighborhood? Your response should be at least two sentences. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wednesday

Daily Starter Wednesday, April 2, 2014 DIRECTIONS: On your notebook paper in the right corner, write your first and last name, todays date (4-2-2014), class period, and teacher name. Then, read and follow the directions below for todays Daily Academic Vocabulary. Place your work in the DAILY STARTER section of your ELA notebook. You will have a quiz TOMORROW on this information. You have 7 minutes to complete your work.

Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 2: Wednesday (Assignment Title) COPY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Todays Word: intend Part of Speech: verb Definition: to have something in mind as a goal, plan, or purpose Example Sentence: The students intend to raise money to pay for a class trip. COPY AND RESPOND. 1. How would you complete this sentence? After school today, I intend to ___________________. 2. Match the person with the thing that he or she might intend to do. Write the correct letter to make your match. _____ runner A. publish a book of stories _____ postal worker B. appear in a musical _____ singer C. win a big race _____ writer D. finish delivering mail by 3:30 p.m. 3. List three (3) goals that you intend to meet this fourth nine weeks of school.

Daily Academic Vocabulary: Check It! Wednesday, April 2, 2014

1. How would you complete this sentence? After school today, I intend to ___________________. 2. Match the person with the thing that he or she might intend to do. Write the correct letter to make your match. C runner A. publish a book of stories D postal worker B. appear in a musical B singer C. win a big race A writer D. finish delivering mail by 3:30 p.m. 3. List three (3) goals that you intend to meet this fourth nine weeks of school.

Monster Novel Notebook

Page 9

Table of Contents
Characterization: F.A.S.T.

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11 12 13

K-W-H-L: Life in Prison

Independent Practice Extended Study: Monster page 21 Conflict Notes

Time to COLLECT Homework!

Directions: Read the following quote from the novel Monster and answer the questions that follow.

Extended Study

First & Last Name

Most people in our communities are decent, hardworking citizens who pursue their own interests legally and without infringing on the rights of others. But there are also monsters in our communitiespeople who are willing to steal and to kill, people who disregard the rights of others. (Petrocelli,p.21).
1. Context Clues: Reread the first sentence. What do you think the word infringing might mean? Use the clues in the sentence to help you.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Conflict: According to the quote, write three examples of specific types of monsters in our community. For each example, write the problem that they bring to society. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. Setting: The setting in this quote could be our own community. What do you see to be the biggest problem in your own neighborhood? Your response should be at least two sentences. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lets DISCUSS last nights Homework!

Most people in our communities are decent, hardworking citizens who pursue their own interests legally and without infringing on the rights of others. But there are also monsters in our communitiespeople who are willing to steal and to kill, people who disregard the rights of others. (Petrocelli,p.21).
1. Context Clues: Reread the first sentence. What do you think the word infringing might mean? Use the clues in the sentence to help you.

Study: Monster page 21

Directions: Read the following quote from the novel Monster and answer the questions that follow.

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Conflict: According to the quote, write three examples of specific types of monsters in our community. For each example, write the problem that they bring to society. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Setting: The setting in this quote could be our own community. What do you see to be the biggest problem in your own neighborhood? Your response should be at least two sentences. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Characterization: F.A.S.T. Turn in your novel notebook to your F.A.S.T. chart on page 9. Lets discuss what youve discovered about our main character, Steve Harmon.
Feelings Actions

Speech

Steve Harmon

Thoughts

Independent Practice
DIRECTIONS: Using complete sentences, answer the following questions on page 11 of your Novel Notebook. Dont forget to write your page number and assignment title, Independent Practice, in your Table of Contents. You have 7 minutes to write your responses. 1. Describe Steve Harmon. What kind of person is he? 2. Describe how the setting of the jail cell affects Steve Harmon. 3. What kind of defense attorneys are Kathy OBrien and Asa Briggs? How does the author characterize these two attorneys? What is he saying about defense attorneys in the legal system?

Conflict Notes
DIRECTIONS: On page 13 of your notebook, number the page and write the title Conflict Notes. Copy the following information about conflict from the PowerPoint slides that follow. Write down the page number and assignment title on your Table of Contents page in the front of your notebook.

Monster Review
Who is Steve Harmon? Why is Ms. OBrien doubtful of the case? Why does the prosecutor call Steve Harmon a Monster? Do you believe Steve Harmon is innocent? Explain

What is Conflict?
Conflict is the action that drives the story. On a plot diagramConflict

PLOT DIAGRAM Conflict occurs during the rising action

Types of Conflict
Internal Battle between Man vs Self External Battle Between Man vs Outside Forces

Internal Conflict
In movies, stories, and in real-life, man has to face himself: Fears, decisions, morals, change

External Conflict: FOUR TYPES

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Man vs Man Man vs Society

Man vs Nature

Man vs Obstacle

Whats the Conflict in Monster?

Internal Conflict External Conflict:
Man Society Nature Obstacle-

Words Im Curious About

Turn to the last sheet of your novel notebook. On the back of the paper, write the assignment title Words Im Curious About. Next, draw the following chart on your paper. As we read Monster, you are to write five (5) words from the text that youre curious about. You may not be familiar with these terms and want to learn more. You are to write the word, the page number its found in the text, and its definition. You are responsible for determining the meaning of each particular term. Be prepared to share your new words with your classmates.
4/2 11. Word Page Number Definition

12.
13. 14. 15.

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

LEts bEGIn READInG!

Today as we read, continue to look for examples of direct and indirect characterization. Also, read to discover situations of conflict in the novel. Remember to keep track of your woRDs Im CuRIous About. You much have at least 5 new terms a day.

1st Block pages 36-58 3rd Block pages 20-58

2nd Block pages 36-58 4th Block pages 25-58

Thursday

Daily Starter Thursday, April 3, 2014 DIRECTIONS: On your notebook paper in the right corner, write your first and last name, todays date (4-3-2014), class period, and teacher name. Then, read and follow the directions below for todays Daily Academic Vocabulary. Place your work in the DAILY STARTER section of your ELA notebook. You will have a quiz TOMORROW on this information. You have 7 minutes to complete your work.

Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 2: Thursday (Assignment Title) COPY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Todays Word: intention Part of Speech: noun Definition: something that you mean to do Example Sentence: The teams intention is to win the final game. COPY AND RESPOND. 1. How would you complete this sentence? My intention is to be the best ____________ I can be. 2. Which word is a synonym for intention? Circle your answer. A. goal B. success C. effort D. achievement 3. Which of these is the most accurate statement about an intention? Circle your answer. A. It is something that you plan to study in school. B. It is something that you want to do. C. It is something that only happens in stories. D. It is something that you would do only if you had to.

Daily Academic Vocabulary: Check It! Thursday, April 3, 2014

1. How would you complete this sentence? My intention is to be the best ____________ I can be. 2. Which word is a synonym for intention? Circle your answer. A. goal B. success C. effort D. achievement 3. Which of these is the most accurate statement about an intention? Circle your answer. A. It is something that you plan to study in school. B. It is something that you want to do. C. It is something that only happens in stories. D. It is something that you would do only if you had to.

Elements of Plot Notes

DIRECTIONS: On page 14 of your notebook, number the page and write the title Elements of Plot Notes. Copy the following information about the Elements of Plot from the PowerPoint slides that follow. Write down the page number and assignment title on your Table of Contents page in the front of your notebook.

What is PLOT? Plot is the arrangement of events in a story. A storys plot includes the following parts: exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

3. Climax The highest point of tension in the story.

2. Rising Action A series of problems building tension toward the climax

4. Falling Action All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

Plot Diagram
1. Exposition Exposition sets the scene and circumstances of the story. The background information establishes setting and introduces the main character or characters.

5. Resolution The story comes to a reasonable ending.

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

LEts bEGIn READInG!

Today as we read, look for situations of conflict in the novel. Think about how these conflicts relate to the plot. Remember to keep track of your woRDs Im CuRIous About. You much have at least 5 new terms a day.
1st Block pages 59-88 3rd Block pages -88 2nd Block pages 59-88 4th Block pages -88

Independent Practice: Elements of Plot

Directions: Read each item. Then choose the best answer.

1. At the beginning of a story, you learn that Tommy is given a puppy he has always wanted. He names him Max. What is this part of the story called? A. climax B. exposition C. rising action D. falling action 2. A little later in the story, Tommy finds that Max has become very sick, and he worries about Maxs health. What is this part of the story called? A. conflict B. exposition C. rising action D. resolution 3. His family takes Max to Dr. Thomas, a veterinarian. Dr. Thomas gives Max some medication, but tells Tommy to hope for the best because Max is very sick. What is this part of the story called? A. climax B. exposition C. rising action D. falling action

4. After a few days pass, Max begins to get some of his energy back. Dr. Thomas says that Max will be back to normal very soon. What is this part of the story called? A. conflict B. exposition C. rising action D. falling action 5. Finally, in a little more than a week, Max is running and playing the way he was when Tommy first got him. What is this story part called? A. climax B. resolution C. rising action D. falling action

Friday

Friday, April 4, 2014 DIRECTIONS: On your notebook paper in the right corner, write your first and last name, todays date (4-4-2014), class period, and teacher name. Then, read and follow the directions below for todays Daily Academic Vocabulary QUIZ. You have 10 minutes to complete your work.
Daily Academic Vocabulary Week 2 QUIZ (Assignment Title) Write the letter of the best answer below for questions #1-4. 1. Which sentence uses both propose and proposal correctly? A. The propose went well, but the proposal was still rejected. B. They like the proposal after the propose. C. You should proposal any ideas you want to propose. D. Any ideas you propose should be explained in a proposal. 2. Which of these is not true of proposition? A. It is a type of plan. B. It is usually a secret. C. It can be accepted or rejected. D. It makes an offer to be considered. 3. To intend means to ____________. A. plan to do something C. show something B. work on something D. imagine something 4. Which sentence does not use intention correctly? A. Our intention is to form a group of volunteers. C. We intention to work with children. B. The intention of each volunteer is to help others. D. It is our intention to raise money for the school. 5. Propose a new award for students in your school. Use the words propose and proposal in your writing at least once. You should write at least 6 complete sentences.

100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know Vocabulary Week 12

1. meander (verb) to follow a winding and turning course (Greek) 2. meticulous (adjective) showing great concern for details; extremely careful or precise (Latin) 3. misgivings (plural noun) feelings of doubt or concern 4. momentum (noun) a quantity used to measure the motion of a body, equal to the product of its mass and velocity; any change in the speed or direction of a body changes its momentum (Latin) 5. monotonous (adjective) dull because of being always the same (Greek)

100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know Vocabulary Week 12 RETEST There is to be absolutely NO TALKING! You talk during a test, then youre telling me youre satisfied with a zero on todays assessment.
Today, you will individually complete a vocabulary retest on Week 12 words from 100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know. Be sure to read and follow all directions carefully. Remember to take your time and do your BEST work! When you finish your test and have checked your work, sit quietly at your desk without disturbing those around you. Continue any work not completed in your novel notebook for Monster.

SILENTLY read your library book at your desk when ALL work has been completed. Do not ask your teacher to go to the restroom, bookshelf, or anywhere else. Remain in your seat without talking!

DO NOT GET UP and LEAVE YOUR SEAT FOR ANY REASON!

Lets Review: Elements of Plot

The plot of a story refers to the sequence of events which the author develops to build suspense and interest. The elements of plot include the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Exposition sets the scene and circumstances of the story it is the background information that you need to know in order to understand the basic plot of the story. Rising Action occurs simultaneously with the conflict. The plot points and complications of a story is the rising action. The climax is the highest point of tension in a story that point in the story where the main characters decision and/or action makes the final outcome inevitable.

Lets Review: Elements of Plot

The falling action is where all loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of . The resolution is the end of a story. The story comes to a reasonable ending. A storys plot is a lot like riding a roller coaster. Come along as we ride the rails of a great American coaster, and see if you can relate the joy of riding a roller coaster to the elements of plot.

Plot Diagram
3 Climax
Falling 4 Action

2 1
Exposition

Rising Action

5
Resolution

What drives a story?

Conflict

Where Does the Conflict Occur in the Story?

Conflict occurs during the rising action in a literary text.

Conflict
Conflict is the plot obstacles/complications in a story. There are two types of conflict: 1. Internal Conflict 2. External Conflict

What is Internal Conflict?

Internal Conflict is a conflict within a person. Man vs. Self
Example of Internal Conflict: A person is debating whether they should or should not do something think about someone who is considering cheating on a test. Part of them knows that it is wrong to cheat; the other part wants to get a good grade. This is an internal conflict.
[The correct decision, of course, is not to cheat!!!]

 External Conflict is conflict with something outside of yourself. Man vs. Man think David verses Goliath Man vs. Nature think man stuck in middle of ocean during a hurricane Man vs. Society think person facing cultural racism Man vs. Obstacle think student overcoming learning disabilities to make straight As on their report card

What is External Conflict?

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

LEts bEGIn READInG!

Today as we read, continue to pICk out tHE novELs ELEmEnts oF plot. Also remember to keep track of At LEAst FIvE (5) woRDs youRE curious about.

Plot Foldable
DIRECTIONS: Create a page for each of the basic steps of PLOT. PLOT: sequence of events, cause/effect, conflict, relationships. *the storyline* EXPOSITION: meet the characters; learn about the setting (time & place; where/when); conflict/problem is introduced RISING ACTION: conflict(s) develop; suspense builds CLIMAX: turning point; character faces conflict; main character's attitude changes FALLING ACTION: loose ends are tied up; conflict(s) are being solved RESOLUTION: reasonable ending; conflict is "resolved" (taken care of)