November+7-8

=Objectives: = Publish narrative writings. Review for exam over //Of Mice and Men// Introduce new unit about philanthropy = = =Study Guide = Complete study guide handout =Post descriptive paragraphs = Post descriptive paragraphs and pictures on blogs on blogger.com =Vocab: =

philanthropy =Read: = Take a look at these organizations. For our next unit, we will be looking closely at organizations that do good for others by donating money, time, items, and services. Try to find at least 2 more organizations that help others, whether it is people, animals, or even our earth.

Unicef ASPCA Red Cross

=Discuss: = What are some organizations that you found (not listed above) that help others? What exactly does the organization donate? Who does the organization help? What could you do to help?

=Write: = Make a list of possible activities you can do to help others
 * in your community
 * in your state
 * in your country
 * in the world

W.4.10.12 (Refine and publish) W.4.10.13 (Maintain writing portfolio) W.4.10.14 (Use technology) W.5.10.2 (Write using sensory details, point of view, setting) W.6.10.4 (Spelling) W.6.10.5 (Capitaliation) W.6.10.6 (Punctuation)

R.9.10.1 (Connect own background to determine author's purpose) R.10.10.22 (Use literary terms to discuss a work) R.10.10.24 (Identify and explain setting, plot, characters) R.11.10.1 (Appropriate vocab usage) R.11.10.3 (Use dictionary & technology)