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TKAM ch 1-9 review

Today I will:

~Reflect on my learning and progress as a reader and writer
~Demonstrate knowledge of the characters, setting, and plot of TKAM chapters 1-9 through participating in a Kahoot! interactive review game

Agenda:

~Warm-up: Grab a Chromebook, and click THIS LINK to complete a self-assessment about your timed paragraph (Should take 10 minutes or less)
~Review for ch 1-9 quiz tomorrow: Kahoot!
~Watch example Flipgrids for CP and HON (Password: 2021)

~Time for reading, studying, Flipgrid posts

Homework:

~Get caught up and prepared for the chapter 1-9 super-quiz (37 questions) tomorrow
~Flipgrid due Friday by 3pm (10 pt)

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