Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

When we get back to school we will begin reading Chapter 4 of Catching Fire.  We need to finish part 1 of the book so that we can begin writing our argument papers. 

A little info: the best arguments are the ones that show the other side of the argument and persuade the audience by showing both sides, but proving that yours is better!  When you are watching TV this vacation, pay close attention to any actor that is arguing so that you can pick up on some of their strategies.

What's coming up the week of Dec 8

All students will be writing an open response based on Catching Fire Chapter 3. You are going to have to find evidence to prove that Katniss changed her mind about being superior to the people around her.

Remember, this type of writing requires evidence from the text: hard facts-no opinions.

Wordly Wise Lesson 5

We are now working in Lesson 5. This is the last lesson we will do in this book before the holiday break. Make sure you master these words. 

Catching Fire Chapter 3

Here is the link to complete your homework.

http://ipadebooks1.com/167/Hunger_Games_2_-_Catching_Fire_split_003.html