All classes will begin studying the novel, Holes, by Louis Sachar. This week students will focus on characterization and the effects setting has on influencing the characters development.

Monday – Listen/read chapters 1-3. Using a T chart, the students will diagram the major characters physical and personality traits. Students will build upon the chart as they progress through the novel.

Tuesday – Listen/read chapters 4-7. Point of View  – First and third person

ELA – Pronouns – first and third person

Wednesday – Listen/ read chapters 8-11,  Influence of setting on characters

Thursday – Listen/read chapters 12-15,   Conflict : Internal and External

Using a web, students will diagram examples of characters internal and external conflicts.

Friday – Students will complete a venn diagram comparing two characters.