Friday, November 12

Writing Prompt: Listed below are some of the symbols in BMU. Brainstorm what you think each could mean in the book.

• Márez blood
• Luna blood
• the bridge
• water
• communion
• golden carp
• the owl
• the number 3
• Virgin of Guadalupe
• Antonio's dreams

Today:
    1. Vocabulary and Root Words!
            Turn in word maps!
    2. End of book - what do you think of Ultima?
    3. Finish and present theme groups

Important Dates:
1. Grades end today!
        2nd marking report starts bright and early Monday morning.
2. Vocabulary & Bless Me Ultima test on Thursday, 11/18
        - 70 vocabulary words (35 new, 35 old)
        - Open-ended questions about BMU
3. Vocabulary Talent Show - Wednesday, 11/17
        - Come prepared to share a drawing, poem, joke, short story,
            dance, tableau, rap, song, rhyme or skit that illustrates a
            new vocabulary word.
        - 5 extra credit points for each example (max of 25 ex pts);
            an extra 5 points if your talent is incredible. Points will go
            towards the 1st marking report!!


Extra Credit - For Monday
Answer one (or both) of the following questions.

1. Does Ultima's death reaffirm whether or not she is a witch? Explain. 
2. Research the number 3. What does it signify? How does this apply to the novel?

 Answers should be at least one page long! Use textual evidence. Hand it in on Monday.