Friday,+August+20

A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people. ([|Frederick Douglass])


 * Today's Learning Goal: **


 * Define symbolism, theme, and narrative.
 * Explain how symbolism can illustrate a narrative's theme.
 * Become familiar with the course goals and familiarize yourself with the class rules, procedures, and expectations.

|| **2. Read Aloud: "Red Marbles"** || **6. Check out a book** ||  ||
 * Today's || Activities ............. || Resources/Links........... ||
 * [[image:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3803389004_fe42035a9f.jpg width="130" height="133" link="@http://www.flickr.com/photos/46183897@N00/3803389004/sizes/m/in/photostream/"]] || **1. Writing Notebook:** * What does this image make you think of?
 * What's the meaning of the word "colors"? ||  ||
 * [[image:Symbol.jpg width="136" height="109"]]
 * Turn and Talk
 * Make T-chart: Symbol/Theme
 * What is symbolism?
 * What is used as a symbol in the narrative? To mean what?
 * How do we define theme?
 * How does the symbolism of the red marbles illustrate a theme of the narrative?
 * Share your one-sentence theme statement by replying to this discussion thread. ||  ||
 * || **3. Choral Reading** * eeePC edit
 * Get minis ||  ||
 * || **4. Write:** What are your life //colors//?
 * Talk with people at your table.
 * Each individual share your //colors// on WallWisher. ||  ||
 * * Syllabus
 * Computer password cards
 * Questions on notecards. || **5. Class Rules and Procedures** media type="custom" key="6740579" ||  ||
 * **Homework:** || **Read--aim for 30 minutes a day** ||  ||