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__**Monday, April 18**__ 1. Wrote a summary of the excerpt from __Night__ 2. Reading moment: Graphic novels vs. manga. Mrs. Mutchler showed a graphic novel: Maus [|Explore the difference between comic books, graphic novels, and manga] [|Great Graphic novels for teens] This reminder: Check out the WAHS library for some great titles including one of the largest and best graphic novel/manga collections in the area! 3. Wrote clarifying questions and questions on the Bloom's hierarchy about __Night__ 4. Students turned in and received grades for the "Night Reading Guide" and the "summary/response/questions" sheet from today's class. __Tuesday, April 19__ 1. Finish discussions of Night including: a. Author's purpose for writing it. b. Elie Wiesel's style and tone. Notice lines like the opening line and "The inheritance." 2. Introduce __Farewell to Manzanar__ excerpt. Make a prediction about what you're going to read. Set purpose, preview, and discuss the process for reading it.

__Wednesday, April 20__ Computer lab! Focus on writing, especially informational writing. Since we started with our grammar mini-lessons, we have seen an increase in the organization of students' essays, writing assessments, and performance tasks. This week we are focusing on your word choice and vocabulary. We will use some technology tools to help us! We will also explore the wikispace and post at least one entry.

__Thursday, April 21__ 1. Wikispace Learn how to sign in. Homework for Monday, April 25: Go to page "3a Night and Farewell to Manzanar." Find the link to 1. Why Read? Elie Wiesel Take the link and write down one line from Elie Wiesel's quote about reading. Explore the rest of the site. Read the discussion board rules (available on every page's discussion board.) If you'd like to, make a post. 2. Begin reading "Farewell to Manzanar."

__Friday, April 22__ Spring Break! Challenge yourself over this three day weekend: Read at least one book over the weekend. Start a journal or continue writing in one. Learn 10 new words.