We started off the day with silent reading and grammar practice on apostrophes. We then went over questions for The Giver. Furthermore, we did a simulation activity by orchestrating a 'Ceremony of Twelve' in the classroom. Each student was assigned a number, and randomly assigned a particular job. The purpose of this was to evaluate any emotions/reactions cause by being assigned a job. It was also to show us the lack of 'equality' with job assignments because some jobs are more desirable than others. After the activity, students had a series of response questions about the class 'ceremony' activity.
We continued The Giver by reading Chapter 9, and finished off class by working on vocabulary.
Reminders:
- Report cards issued next week!
