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Tuesday, October 19

Writing Prompt:
What was the worst day of school you ever had? Why? What happened? Retell your dayin the first-person point of view.

Today:
1. Review vocabulary
2. Scary story presentations
3. Review chapter 6

With a partner, create the following types of questions about chapter 6. (Examples are in italics)

    3 comprehension questions (facts from the reading)
        (In chapter 5, where does Antonio go? Why?)
    3 interpretation questions (deeper meaning)
        (What does Uncle Juan mean when he says, "In
        that one, there is hope"?)
    2 personal response question
        (Do you think Antonio looks more to his mother or
        to Ultima and her owl for comfort? Explain.)

Homework:
Read chapter 7&8 and take notes for Thursday, 10/21
60 word vocabulary test on Friday, 10/22