This Week at a Glance
(November 14-22)
Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To become familiar with the components of a detective novel
To understand and utilize the skills of observation and deduction
To recount details of the plot
To identify subordinate clauses
To identify and distinguish between adjective, adverb, and noun clauses
Themes (The Hound of the Baskervilles)
Most people are observant and tend not to see the obvious.
Greed can corrupt a person.
Fear and superstition often obscure (hide) the truth.
Honesty and integrity triumph (reign) over dishonesty and deceit.
Strong emotions can lead one to do things for the wrong reasons.
Components of a Detective Novel
problem
clues
red herring - a misleading clue or something that diverts one's attention from the real problem or culprit
suspect(s)
resolution
Monday - Friday
student-led discussions (The Hound of the Baskervilles)
subordinate clauses
Homework (Monday)
Read, highlight and annotate Chapters 13, 14, and 15.
Homework (Friday)
Study plot, themes, components, and the vocabulary that was listed on last week's post.
(November 21 and 22)
Monday
major test - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Tuesday
DVD - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Reminders
It is not necessary to bring the GUM book until I remind you in class.
I am available on Fridays during lunch for tutorials and make up work.
There will be a major test (The Hound of the Baskervilles) on Monday, November 21, 2011.
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