Double underline parts which are similes, metaphors, repetition (figurative language)
Circle things which seem important or confusing
Write any questions out to the side (margin)
Put a box around unusual words
At the top of the paper guess what you think the message or lesson is (theme)
Do this work together as a class
Bell work:
Obtain your IA Notebook
Title page 21 BIRTHDAYS
Fold page down the middle (lengthwise) and make a line down the middle. Then draw a line across the middle and again diving page into eight parts. (See sample)
Homework:
Check to be sure you shared with me under the name of Birthday!
Late notebook, late Plain Polly or Boring Bob
Late Birthday PP (NOT 5th period)
Classwork:
In each box record classmate’s name and DOB
In the corresponding box document (in just a few words) historical event, facts, figures, that relate to history in some way. Do not record the social aspects unless you choose to.