The+Red+Pony

=**__The Red Pony__** By John Steinbeck =

__**January 9 to 17**__

 * ==**complete your Value of Waiting Essay (due January 17)**==
 * ==**complete your Red Pony PP (due January 17)**==
 * ==**Post on the Discussion Board the final post due Jan 13.**==
 * ==**Post on the Independent Reading page.**==
 * ==**(Extra Post on the sfwriters  read student work and comment and display a book recommendation)**==

__November 28 to December 3__

 * ===Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 3.===
 * ===Check for a new response on the wiki.===
 * ==Work on your Red Pony Presentation. Be prepared to look things up and have a slide that displays books or webpages used. Due before Christmas.==
 * ==Look over the essay requirements on the wiki page and begin to think about your essay.==
 * ==Make sure you have responded to at least 2 or 3 of the Letters to Jody.==
 * ==On Tuesday and Thursday do your Silent Independent Reading and then post about what you are reading.==

__November 14 - 18__

 * ==Read the first part of Chapter 2 (pay close attention to descriptive language and Jody's thoughts and feelings)==
 * ==Respond to the 2 Discussion Tabs for this week. The __Letter to Jody is to be put in a New Post__ so that other can respond to your letter.==
 * ==Continue to work on your presentation PP. Try to stay with 36 words per slide and 6 by 6 rule.==
 * ==Post at least once this week on the Independent Reading page about your independent reading.==
 * ==Use some of the time to complete the story __Turkeys Invade New York City__.==

__November 7-11__

 * ==finish reading all of Section 1 (pay close attention to how the characters interact with each other)==
 * ==respond to the discussion tab posts.==
 * ==pair up and begin work on your research and presentation (I will be online from Dodge City to watch)==
 * ==Begin reading Chapter 2==

2. Respond to the __November 1 response on the Discussion Tab by Friday__. Read at least 2 other responses.
==__3. Continue posting your research__ findings on the Red Pony Information page. Each group has their own Google Docs document. Include pictures and relevant information that supports the time period and events of the story.== ==4. Begin your descriptive language postings on the Discussion Tab. P__lace at least 3__ descriptive phrases from the book that are 3-7 words in length. Include the page number at the end of the phrases.==

5. On Friday we will begin our art projects based on the Red Pony.
= **__STAY OUT OF YOUR MAIL!!!!__** =

**__Art Activity__**
Create 2 or 3 pencil sketches based on descriptions from the novel. Each sketch should be fully shaded with texture and detail. They should take about 30 to 40 minutes each. Use your phrases to help you.

Some examples of sketching.

Vocabulary and Descriptive Phrases (due by___)
Make a list of 20 descriptive phrases that the author uses to create pictures in the readers mind. Write the list into the Discussion Tab or shared Google Docs.

Jody Essay Write a 3 paragraph essay about Jody the main character. (due by___)

 * Paragraph 1 (Describe the main setting, time period and introduction of the story.)
 * Paragraph 2 (Describe Jody, his life, what is he likes and his his character traits.)
 * Paragraph 3 (Compare Jody with you. What are the similarities and differences. Talk about the importance of the red pony.)

Write a 250+ word letter to Jody about the his pony. Offer him support and let him know how you feel. __Think of 2-3 paragraphs.__

 * Introduce yourself (how is your life different than his and what are your thoughts about his life)
 * Talk about the pony. What a great thing ot be given that pony.
 * Express you thoughts about what happened to the pony. How did it make you feel? Have you ever lost anything.
 * Write it on a Word Document or Google Docs. Use good 5th grade writing and editing skills.

__Write a__ 4 paragraph essay that examines the value of waiting for things in life.

 * ===__Paragraph 1__ (retell and describe how Jody had to work for the colt and wait up to 3 years before riding it) 75+ words===
 * ===__Paragraph 2__ (Belief statement --- "I believe that ......" 3-4 sentences explain what you believe about waiting and why waiting or being patient has value in your life) 40+ words===
 * ===__Paragraph 3__ ( Provide 2-3 examples of situations or times in your life where you had to wait, or describe a situation where you might have to wait in the future) __how does waiting affect you? Is waiting important? Does learning to wait for things, being patient and working towards a goal make you a better person?)__ 75+ words===
 * ===__Paragraph 4__ (Conclude with a paragraph that restates what you believe. __Compare yourself with Jody__. Finish with a strong sentence that restates your belief in the value of waiting. 50+words.===

= Power Point Research Projects due January 17 = =John Steinbeck, Stetsons, The Depression, Horse Care, Horse Training, History of Salinas and ranching. These are all things that we will be talking about. You will be presenting it to your class.=

Respond to the Discussions Posts (participation points will be assigned)Due daily and weekly

 * __There will be weekly discussion posts so check it every other day!!!!!!!!__**