Hi Folks,
So we're introducing the basic functionalities of iBooks and how to use them to get the most out of the book we're reading, The Pearl by John Steinbeck.
Highlight colors you will use:
Green: Anything that describes the setting. Look for good sensory details and specific description.
Blue: Characterization. Anything that describes a character physically or emotionally or personality.
Underline: Vocab words. You'll have a daily vocab list. There are 11 spaces. Find as many words as you can.
Purple: For now, highlight anything else you think is important with this color. We'll be going over more specifically later what that entails (theme, motif, and symbolism).
Summary Worksheet: You were handed a blue summary worksheet. Every time you finish a page, jot down a quick summary of what happened on the page. This will come in handy when you have a test on the book (at the end) and when I have you write larger summaries. BRING THIS TO CLASS EVERY DAY.
Daily Vocab Sheet: Every day you you need to grab a new vocab sheet. Fill out as much as you see fit. I found 101 vocab words out of the entire book...you might finds less. You will be responsible for collecting as much vocabulary as possible. At the finish of the book, you will have a vocabulary quiz. There are three levels:
Standard: You need to choose your best 15 words to be quizzed on.
CP: You need to choose your best 25 words to be quizzed on.
Honors: You need to choose your best 35 words to be quizzed on.
Homework: none
