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      If you are in class and playing, I'll put in a hundred bonus points. Be safe, kind and restful over the break.

  Directions:  On Thursday,  we are listening, reading, discussing and taking notes on Clint Smith's "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class"  See link and discussion questions in the graphic organizer below. Begin by copying the organizer onto a google doc. As we work our way through the poem as a class,  write your responses on the right side.  On Friday,  which will be an ASYNC day, you are to write a 200 word response, answering the following questions: How does the boy within the poem feel he is perceived?  Why does the boy feel this way? Weave in text to support your response. Send these along by Saturday noon, along with your graphic organizer. 2006630 or Dorothy.Parker@rcsdk12.org Monday and Tuesday are in class bonus days! "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class" by Clint Smith The poem touches on historical, cultural, and social factors that demonstrate how it feels to be the only black student inside of a classroom or other educational setting. He was

 Please copy and paste the following commonly confused words exercise onto a google doc and share with me directly. 2006630 of dorothy.parker@rcsdk12.org This must be received no later than 3:30 on Wednesday for you to receive bonus credit.   Time's Up!

  Learning Targets  I can a nalyze the development of themes across multiple text I can analyze the impact of specific word choice on meani I can analyzing the impact of narrative perspective I can identifying and analyzing the literary devices used within the short story form I can analyzing how an author develops theme through literary device I can cite  evidence from the text to support claims I can writing fluid explanations In class: you will find another copy of the story you read yesterday followed by questions that demonstrate your undertanding of the story, as well as a written response. This is due no later than Wednesday, December 16. Please copy and paste the following questions onto a google doc, complete by writing in the correct letter response and share                                              1.______________ 1.       Which statement best describes Federigo and his life?             A.    He is a foolish man who is poor and alone because he does not understand lo

Yesterday's bonus  review; this closed at 3 pm. Look for more to come! Direction: Underline or highlight the correct word in each sentence below. 1. The cook suddenly wished she had added (fewer  less ) soy sauce. 2. I wish we were given (fewer    less ) pages for homework.  3.  I wish we were given (fewer    less ) homework. 4. David found that (fewer   less ) spoonfuls helped the mixture. 5.Did you know that I've read (fewer   less ) than half of my books? 6. Give me (fewer   less ) slices of pizza. 7. Jennifer later discovered that her brother had bought (fewer   less ) textbooks than she. 8. Tomorrow, class, please bring in (fewer   less ) leaves than you brought today. 9. I found that I had spilled (fewer   less ) soda than I had thought. 10. Perhaps (fewer   less ) than six computers will be set up. 11. (Fewer  Less ) people signed up for the march than we expected. 12. This year I will buy (fewer  less ) plants for my garden. 13. The shirt feels much (fewer  less ) bulky