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1.Quote(s) of the Day -- Leave a comment responding to the quotes below. Your comment should include what you think the quotes means, if you agree or disagree with the author, and supporting details and examples to support your thoughts. Also, comment on how the two quotes relate.

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.”
- Albert Einstein 

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”

-Albert Einstein

2. Weekly Vocabulary -- Keep practicing your Vocabulary Words using the flash cards, games, and quizzes. Also, now is a good time to start working on your 3-2-1 Vocabulary Project.


3. Summarize-It’s time to show off your summarizing skills. Using the techniques we discussed in class and the tips from the videos, you will be summarizing a short story. 

4. Weekly Project-For your weekly project, you are to pick 2 of the 3 Bronx Masquerade writing prompts. You are to answer the prompts on your Bronx Masquerade google doc (put it at the bottom.) There is no minimum amount of sentences required, but be sure you answer the prompt completely in the sentences you write. Be sure to provide details from the book.

Prompt 1-Which character from Bronx Masquerade do you identify with most? In other words, which character do you feel you are the most like? Provide at least 5 reasons for the connection you feel with the character.

Prompt 2-Why do you think the students enjoy the Open Mike Fridays so much? What is it about the poetry that they like? Make sure to fully explain your reasons and provide details from the book.

Prompt 3-Which character from Bronx Masquerade do you think would fit in best at Pamlico Middle School? Why do you feel this way? You should give at least 4 reasons why you think the character would fit in. Fully explain your answers and be sure to provide details form the book.

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Focus on Topic (Content)	There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.	Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.	Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.	The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Organization	Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.	Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.	Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.	Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Word Choice	Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.	Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.	Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Sentence Structure (Sentence Fluency)	All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.	Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.	Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.	Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.

5. Book Journal -- Please respond to the following question- Make 3 predictions on what you think might happen in the next few chapters of your book. Be sure to give reasons why you think so."