Plan for Wednesday, February 22

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review	Figurative Language
Objectives	Using Fictional Literature/Dystopian Literature to Make Connections with Current and Past Social Issues To Improve Vocabulary Skills To Improve Knowledge of Figurative Language To Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 4 Standards: RL8.4, RL8.9, W8.2
Activities	Get your portfolio and book! 1.  Make a copy of Part IV Vocabulary-- If you haven't-- and divide it. 2. Figurative Language #44, #45, #46 3. Finish Venn Diagram from Yesterday! 4. Constructed Response (Due by the End of the Class Period): Constructed Response: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad are similar to a character and certain events portrayed in Unwind. Who is the character in Unwind who closely resembles in qualities and personality to Harriet Tubman? How are the situations/events depicted in the novel related to the real events of the Underground Railroad? How may be the situations be different? Use information/text evidence from the Harriet Tubman reading and Unwind to support your answer.