Wednesday, June 13th, and Thursday, June 14th

Wednesday is the last day for you to read your essay to me. I am also available at lunch and before zero period. 

We will be watching The Truman Show and discussing similarities and differences in The Giver. I will be calling people up to read me their essays during this time.  

Monday, June 11th 0, 2, 4, 6 and Tuesday, June 12th

We will finish up or symbolism project.
Students will continue reading their Giver essays to Mrs. Karney.


Evaluate your group members for your Utopia Project (IF TIME)
Make sure to fill this out for EACH group member

PERIOD 0 Evaluations

PERIOD 2 Evaluations

PERIOD 4 Evaluations 

Group Evaluation Activity

Thursday, June 7th and Friday, June 8th

Evaluate your group members for your Utopia Project (IF TIME)
Make sure to fill this out for EACH group member

PERIOD 0 Evaluations

PERIOD 2 Evaluations

PERIOD 4 Evaluations 

Make sure you turned in your essay to Google Classroom and gave me your rubric

Symbolism Project for The Giver

Tuesday, June 5th and Wednesday, June 6th

Utopia Presentations-LAST DAY
In Class Essay Giver (pick ONE topic) If you missed your presentation, you must complete two .
RUBRIC for Essay (you will get hard copy but print if you lose yours)
Evaluate your group members for your Utopia Project (IF TIME)
Make sure to fill this out for EACH group member

PERIOD 0 Evaluations

PERIOD 2 Evaluations

PERIOD 4 Evaluations 

Monday, June 4th Late Start

Discuss theme-List topics and write theme statements

Write six word/memoir/summary of The Giver and post in Google Classroom
Make sure to change the background

Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th

Read Chapters  Chapters 17, 18, 19

Work on projects

Objective:  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.

Black and White Thinking

.  Watch and critique this video explaining color and its effects.

• Turn & talk:  Draw a conclusion regarding what thematic role color plays in our world.

2.  View the following presentation and interpret what your life would be like without color.  

• Select 3 things that you notice while watching the slideshow using your background knowledge of how color impacts perspective.

Tuesday, May 22nd and Wednesday, May 23rd

Read 14, 15, and 16 in The Giver
Sign up for Utopia Project Presentation-Sign-ups are on the board. You are expected to be here, so plan carefully. WRITE down your date.  
Work on projects. 

Finish up your personification piece
PRINT and bring on Friday

Impact of Color :)