Benchmark 2

September 16, 2014

E.Q: How does the class define conflict?

Obj: I can create a definition for the types of conflict.

Starter:

Today you are going to take the second benchmark.

Reflect on how you think you did.

Explain your biggest strength in reading literature?

Explain one aspect that you could improve on the most?

Activity:

1.  Benchmark #2

Please log in to USAtestprep

After you click the above link, click on "benchmark 9/16"

YOU MUST RECEIVE AN 80%

Also, you will have 45 minutes to complete the test.

What you do not finish, save and finish for homework.

2.  Conflict Defined

Get back together with your group from yesterday.

Take 5 minutes to complete the graffiti wall.

Looking at your words, create a definition for your conflict.

You will share all of your words and your definition with the class.

3. Silent Reading

Begin reading your book for tomorrow.

Page Assignments as follows:

Monster 1-19

Black Boy 3-25

Native Son 3-27

Closure:

What is your reaction to the beginning so far?

What is your initial impression of the book?