Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Week 3, Day 3
Objective: understand cultural background to literary texts, grade level vocabulary, and listening for understanding

1. Bell Work: 12 years ago today, the worst terrorist attack on the United States took place. September 11th is now considered a National Day of Service.  What are some things that you can do today or plan to do today to show your patriotism, to exude service, and/or to honor/remember those who lost their lives 12 years ago?  If you can't think of anything, write about what September 11 means to you.  
2. Onondaga, Modoc, and Navajo background
3. Listen to  "The Earth on Turtle's Back" (Onondaga), "When Grizzlies Walked Upright" (Modoc), from The Navajo Origin Legend (Navajo)  (pg. 20-28)
4. Finish working on Vocabulary and Literary Terms for these three stories (Due Friday!)
5. Study for SAT Quiz