Here is the info you need to complete the outline for the plot of your novel. Remember to fill it in with the information from YOUR story.
I. Introduction
a. what is the setting of your story? where and when does it take place?
b. who are the main characters?
c. will you foreshadow (give some kind of hint) at what is going to come?
II. Rising action
a. develop the main character or characters
b. What do they want? why do they want it? what do they care about and why?
III. Climax
a. the most important event in the story
b. the turning point for the character or main characters
IV. Falling action
a. what are the direct results of the climax?
b. what are the main character's reactions?
V. Resolution
a. what have the characters learned? how has it affected them?
b. what will the characters do now? what will the characters do next?
Dramatic plot structure
Claim-warrant-impact
For debate and for persuasive speaking and writing, three important terms to know are claim, warrant and impact.
A claim is your position or argument. For instance, your answer to the following question:
Should American citizens be allowed to own firearms?
Your claim might be: "No, I don't think Americans should own firearms" or "I support the right of American citizens to own firearms."
A warrant is a reason or piece of evidence that supports your claim. For instance, your warrant might be "Americans should not be allowed to own firearms because each year, firearms cause thousands of deaths in America" or "Americans should be allowed to own weapons so that they can protect themselves — what if someone wants to break into your house?"
Impact is something that good that will happen if people listen to you or something bad that will happen if they don't. For instance, your impact might be: "If Americans weren't allowed to have guns, there wouldn't be as many murders in the United States" or "If Americans can't own guns, there will be a crime wave in American because people won't be able to protect themselves."
Click to listen to Lovie's speech on this subject. See if you can write down her claim, warrant and impact.
Flocabulary
Can learning new words be fun? decide for yourself, using the songs and activities below.
Song 1: "Too Easy" — lyrics and activities
Song 2: "Rhyme Rehab" — lyrics and activities
Song 3: "Road Trip" — lyrics and activities
Song 4: "The Pony Gangsta" — lyrics and activities
Song 5: "Subway Superman" — lyrics and activities
Song 6: "Born with a mic" — lyrics and activities
Song 7: "The party"
Song 8: "They look like us"
Song 9: "Battle for the road"
Song 10: "I see both sides"
Song 11: "I want fame"
Song 12: "Clowns can't dance"
Song 13: "In the jungle"
Song 14: "Scarface"
Homework for April 10 - June 18
#116: Complete one book from the classroom library and all of the related activities. This means you will turn in a book report, book review, and any chapter questions or vocabulary.
Due Friday, April 16.
#117: Complete one book from the classroom library and all of the related activities. This means you will turn in a book report, book review, and any chapter questions or vocabulary.
Due Friday, April 23.
#118: Complete one book from the classroom library and all of the related activities. This means you will turn in a book report, book review, and any chapter questions or vocabulary.
Due Friday, April 30.
Click here for book review instructions.
#119: Complete ALL activities for the Flocabulary unit "Too Easy."Due Friday, May 7.
#120: Complete ALL activities for the Flocabulary unit "Road Trip." Due Friday, May 14.
#121: Complete ALL activities for the Flocabulary unit "Rhyme Rehab." Due Friday, May 21.
#122: Complete ALL activities for the Flocabulary unit "Pony Gangsta." Due Friday, May 28.
#123: Complete ALL activities for the Flocabulary unit "Subway Superman." Due Friday, June 4.
#124: Complete ALL activities for the Flocabulary unit "Born with a Mic." Due Friday, June 11.
#125: Complete ALL activities for the Flocabulary unit "The Party." Due Friday, June 18.
Book report forms, reading questions and activities
Even if the book you are reading doesn't have audio with it, you still must fill out questions and/or complete a book review or book report. Download the handouts here or get them from Mr. Enders. The books are listed alphabetically by the authors last name. You must complete ALL the questions, activities and a book report to get credit for reading the book.
If you can't locate a book report form or activities for the book you would like to read, ask Mr. Enders if the book you would like to read is appropriate and then download the general book review form and complete it when you have finished the book.
Cleary, Beverly
The Mouse and the Motorcycle: Chapters 1-2 and vocab | 3-4 and vocab | 5-6 and vocab | 10-11 and vocab | 12-13 and vocab | test | book report form
Flake, Sharon
The Skin I'm In: Chapters 1-7 | 8-14 | 15-21 | 22-32 | vocab test | book test | book report form
Flieschman, Paul
Seedfolks: Kim-Gonzalo and vocab | Leona-Virgil and vocab | Sae Young-Nora and vocab | Maricela-Florence and vocab | test | book report form
Kinney, Jeff
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: November-February | March-June | September-November | test | vocab test | book report form
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules: Pages 1-51 | 52-104 | 105-151 | 152-217 | test | vocab test | book report form
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw: January | February | March-April | May-June | test | vocab test | book report form
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days: book review instructions
Henkes, Kevin
Olive's Ocean: Chapters 1-15 and vocab | 16-32 and vocab | 33-55 and vocab | 56-68 and vocab | test | vocab test | book report form
Hesse, Karen
Out of the Dust: Winter-Spring 1934 and vocab | Summer-Autumn 1934 and vocab | Winter 1935 and vocab | Spring-Autumn 1935 and vocab | test | vocab test | book report form
Witness: Act One | Act 2 | Act 3 | Act 4 | Act 5 | vocab test | test | book report form
Hiassen, Carl
Hoot: Chapters 1-5 and vocab | 6-10 and vocab | 11-14 and vocab | 15-18 and vocab | 19-epilogue and vocab | book report form
Paulsen, Gary
Lawn Boy: Chapters 1-5 | 6-10 | 11-15 | test | vocab test | book report form
Riordan, Rick
The Demigod Files: book review instructions
The Sea of Monsters: Chapters 1-5 and vocab | 6-10 | 11-14 | test | vocab test | book report form
Specialized high schools in New York City
Preparation for high school begins before middle school, but 8th and 9th grade is when students sit for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), which determines entrance to the most exclusive and prestigious public schools in the city. To learn more about the schools and the exam, download the SHS handbook or click on the links below.
The schools that require this exam for entrance are:
Stuyvesant High School
Bronx High School of Science
Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Technical High School
High School for Math, Science & Engineering at City College
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Staten Island Technical High School
The city's Specialized High School Institute is a special after-school and summer program that helps students prepare for the exam. It is open by application to 6th and 7th graders.
Win a computer in our test prep raffle!
Complete practice sessions on ACUITY with a 5/6 or 6/6 score and get raffle tickets to be entered in a drawing for a Macintosh laptop! download the ACUITY scoresheets here. 