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Class Discussion:

Scythes main purpose is to keep the population under control.

Do you think that we have an issue with population control in the United States?
Do we have an issue with population control around the world?
What might happen if the world’s population continues to rise?

Contract Learning:

Consider using one of the options on our CL Choice Chart as a tool to allow students to respond through conversation, presentation, or writing.

Let’s Discuss. . .

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Share your Thinking

In my opinion…

It occurred to me that…

I noticed that……..

Build on an Idea

You made a good point when you said….

Even though_________, I think …………

Yes, but it’s also true that………...

Ask a Question

Can you give an example of. . .?

What do you mean by…….?

What would happen if. . .?

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Chapter Audio Link

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venerable pg. 125	obsolete pg. 125	obligatory pg. 127
ostentatious pg. 129	magnanimous pg. 132

Terms to Know

VOC

catharsis pg.122	cacophony pg. 133	malfeasance pg. 136

Adjective:

Nouns:

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procrastinate pg.124
solace pg. 134

Verb:

Dr. Katie Novak and Best Ways to Teach Vocabulary

Frayer Model Vocabulary

Link to Merriam Webster Dictionary

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Art Using whatever art materials are available to you, create Fulcrum City. Use the description of Fulcrum City on page 126 as a guide but feel free to make it your own. Be as descriptive as possible. Click Here for UDL Choice Chart	Informational Text/ Human Overpopulation Click on the following link and complete the corresponding worksheet. Click Here for UDL Choice Chart

Choice & Voice Activity

UDL

Academic Discussion Cards

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Scythe Faraday saw hypertrains as “an unnecessary extravagance”. Clearly he is very disciplined in his beliefs.

How might his discipline make him a better scythe?
Is there anything that you are very disciplined about?

Language Support

I believe that Scythe Faraday’s discipline _________.

This makes him a better Scythe because…

Personally, I feel that I am very disciplined at…

Character Focus: Compassion

Character Journal Prompt

Directions: Respond to the following question.

Click Here for Character Journal Choice Chart

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