Day 5 Wednesday 9/20

Il carnevale d'Ivrea - Ivrea Carnival, Italy
http://www.2camels.com/photos/ivrea-carnival.php

Day 5 Wednesday 9/20

AM class
1. Vocabulary Review – Days 1-4
2. Checked off travel books
3. Lecture/class discussion/brainstorm about conflict
4. Diagramed plot line and brainstormed possible conflicts using cultural taboos
5. Gave out “gift” – bizarre customs, festivals, etc. sheet
6. Showed slideshow of festivals around the world as brainstorming for story ideas.
7. Gave students each a copy of “Mega Chicken” story to use as a reference and help with their own writing.

PM class
1. Vocabulary Review – Days 1-4
2. Read “Mega Chicken”
3. Lecture/class discussion on conflict. Diagrammed “Mega Chicken” plot line.
4. Diagrammed/brainstormed possible conflicts using cultural taboos.
5. Showed slideshow of festivals around the world as brainstorming for story ideas.

** Special note ** All late work must now be submitted with a late slip. These are bright pink and will be stored in class on the back shelf.

HOMEWORK
Literature - Study for Vocabulary Test (Days 1-4) on Monday 9/25
1-page Conflict story showing: * character * setting * conflict * choice * result Due Monday 9/25

Projects - Begin reading Travel Book
PM class only – Bookmark due Monday 9/25