This Week at a Glance

A Tale of Two Cities

Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of background information, setting, point of view, and plot in A Tale of Two Cities
To identify the main characters
To draw conclusions based on evidence presented
To make predictions
To summarize chapters in the novels
To connect the plot in the novel with real life situations

Themes
The power of love can heal and redeem.
Oppresson often leads to revolution, which itself often leads to injustice and abuse.
Individuals' lives are often shaped by events over which they have no control.

Monday- Vocabulary Quiz #12
Study Vocabulary Lesson 13; there will be a quiz on Monday, March 8, 2010.
discusssion of Chapter 3
Homework - Read and summarize (handwritten notes only) Chapters 4 and 5
Tuesday - discussion Chapters 4 and 5
Homework - Read and summarize Chapter 6; study TAKS multiple choice and open-ended
responses.
Wednesday - TAKS and discuss Chapter 6
Thursday - class activity (Book the First) Chapters 1-6 - a fill in the blank activity
Homework - Read and summarize Chapters 1 and 2 (Book the Second)
Friday - discussion and review Book the First Homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson #13