Shiloh

﻿Urbanek Titan Pad Week 1
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * Find the document called Book Group Document in your Google docs list. Save a copy of this document, but change the title to be "# Shiloh". Be sure to share this new document with your teacher and your adult. || 1/11///11// ||
 * In your Shiloh document, under the Week 1 Journal heading...Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What did you do first? Did you make a plan? What challenges did you have to overcome? What strengths did you need to solve the problem? **Be ready to share this in group on the due date. ** || 1/11/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 1. While you are reading, find __two__ examples of cause and effect and note them on sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where the events happen. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/12///11// ||
 * Read Chapter 2. While reading, find __two__ examples of cause and effect and note them on sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where the events happen. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/14/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 1 and 2, look for the following vocabulary words barreling (p. 15), flustered (p. 23) and abandoned (p. 24).

In your Shiloh document, under the Week 1 vocabulary heading.... Write the definition of the word and use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 1/18///11// ||

Week 2
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Shiloh document, under Week 2 Journal, write about the following prompt...

Recall a time that you wanted something that seemed impossible to have. What was that something? Why did it seem impossible to have it? Did you ever get that something? How? If not, why not? Use Better Answers format and proper conventions.


 * Be ready to share this in group on the due date.** || 1/18/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 3. While reading find __two__ examples of good description that helps you develop a good mind movie and sketch the image you got on sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where you found the examples. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/19///11// ||
 * Read Chapter 4. While reading find __two__ examples of good description that helps you develop a good mind movie and sketch the image you got on the sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where you found the examples. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/20/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 5. While reading find __two__ examples of good description that helps you develop a good mind movie and sketch the image you got on the sticky notes. Put the sticky notes on the page where you found the examples. Be sure to write the page number on the sticky note, also.

1. Why can Marty not have a dog? What evidence can you find in the novel that getting a pet would not be a wise decision for the Prestons? 2. In chapter 3, Marty explains why he has never asked to be paid for doing household chores. Reread this section. Do you agree or disagree with his conclusions about being paid for household chores? Give reasons to support your position. In your Shiloh document, under the Week 2 vocabulary heading.... Write the definition of the word and use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 1/24/11 ||
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/21///11// ||
 * In your Shiloh document, Under Week 2 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.
 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || 1/21/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 3-5, look for the following vocabulary words; commence and grovel

Week 3
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * Read Chapter 6. While reading, write down __two__ questions on sticky notes. These questions need to be related to the main idea of the chapter/book. Write down the page number that you were on when you came up with your questions.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/25/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 7. While reading, write down __two__ questions on sticky notes. These questions need to be related to the main idea of the chapter/book. Write down the page number that you were on when you came up with your questions.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/26///11// ||
 * Read Chapter 8. While reading, write down __two__ questions on sticky notes. These questions need to be related to the main idea of the chapter/book. Write down the page number that you were on when you came up with your questions.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 1/27/11 ||
 * In your Shiloh document, Under Week 3 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

1. When Marty hitches a ride into town with Judd Travers, Naylor gives the reader some clues about Judd’s background. What are these clues? Do you think they help explain Judd’s personality? Why or why not?

2. How are Marty's family and David's families alike and different? Use specific details from then book to explain.  In your Shiloh document, under the Week 3 vocabulary heading.... Write the definition of the word and use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 1/28/11 ||
 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || 1/27///11// ||
 * While reading Chapters 6-8, look for the following vocabulary words; welts, yowls
 * In your week 3 "journal response" write about the following:

Think of an example—from real life or from something you have read or seen—of how telling a lie led a person deeper and deeper into trouble. Describe the situation to a partner and discuss ways the person might have avoided the trouble without telling the lie. || 1/28/11 ||

Week 4
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your week 4 "journal response" write about the following:

Think of a time when you had to deal with a person who seemed to dislike other people. How did you handle the situation? || 2/3/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 9. While reading, write down __two__ inferences on sticky notes. Write down the page number that you were on when you came up with your inferences AND what clues the author gave you to help make that inference.

Write the definition of the word and use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 2/4/11 ||
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/3/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 9-10, look for the following vocabulary words; hunched (87) and hard-hearted (94) your Shiloh document, under the Week 4 vocabulary heading....
 * Read Chapter 10. While reading, write down __two__ inferences on sticky notes. Write down the page number that you were on when you came up with your inferences AND what clues the author gave you to help make that inference.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/4/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 11. While reading, write down __two__ inferences on sticky notes. Write down the page number that you were on when you came up with your inferences AND what clues the author gave you to help make that inference.


 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/7/11 ||
 * In your Shiloh document, Under Week 4 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

1. In your opinion, why does Marty love Shiloh so much? What is Marty learning from taking care of a pet? 2. How does Marty’s mother figure out that Marty is hiding something? What is her reaction when she finds Shiloh and learns that Marty has not been telling the truth? 3. What agreement does Marty make with his dad about Shiloh? Why do you think his father makes this agreement? 
 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || 2/7/11 ||

Week 5
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Shiloh document under the "Week 5 Journal" heading, write about the following:

What does courage mean to you? Is courage important? Explain. Have you ever had to show courage? Tell about when that was. || 2/8/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 12. While reading write down at least one problem that was in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss possible solutions to this problem and how/if the characters solved it.

Write the definition of the word __**and**__ use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 2/10/11 ||
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/9/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 13. While reading write down at least one problem that was in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss possible solutions to this problem and how/if the characters solved it.**Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/10/11 ||
 * While reading Chapters 12-13, look for the following vocabulary words; **mournful (p 108) and fierce (p 118)** in your Shiloh document, under the Week 3 vocabulary heading....
 * Read Chapter 14. While reading write down at least one problem that was in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss possible solutions to this problem and how/if the characters solved it.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/11/11 ||
 * In your Shiloh document, Under Week 4 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

1. What is the family’s attitude toward Shiloh after he is brought to the house? What actions described in the text are clues to their attitude?

2. Marty says, “I begin to see now I’m no better than Judd Travers—willing to look the other way to get something I want.” What event causes Marty to say this? How does Marty’s realization about himself affect his attitude toward Judd and about issues of right and wrong? 
 * ﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || //2/14/11// ||

Week 6
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * In your Shiloh document under the "Week 6 Journal" heading, write about the following:

People have to learn to work together and get along, even if they don't like each other. When was a time you had to work with someone that you didn't get a long with? What did you do in order to work together successfully? || 2/15/11 || Write the definition of the word __**and**__ use it in a sentence that makes it clear that you understand what this word means. Be sure you use proper conventions! || 2/16/11 ||
 * Read Chapter 15. While reading write down at least three important details that were in this chapter (make sure to include the page number). Be prepared to discuss these details and why they were important to the story.
 * Be ready to discuss your examples in group on the due date**. || 2/16/11 ||
 * While reading Chapter 15 look for the following vocabulary words; omission (page 130), pitiful (132), and compliment (141) in your Shiloh document, under the Week 6 vocabulary heading....
 * In your Shiloh document, Under Week 6 Reading Response, answer the following questions. Be sure you use Better Answers format and proper conventions.

 **1. Author **2. Title ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Images that relate to the book <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. An original image that you draw - to show an important scene in the book ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. The main idea/message/summary of the story (without giving anything away) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6. Why someone should read this book **  || //2/24/11// || Week 7 Work on your Book Trailer. See Week 6 for all the details.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">﻿Be ready to discuss these in group on the due date. ** || 2/17/211 ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Work on a book trailer for Shiloh. This should be about 2 minutes long, and should include the following: