1. Teacher will present the four literature circle book choices to students.
Out of the Dust
Crossing the Wire
True Grit
The Long Winter
2. Teacher will read the back of the following two books to the class:
- True Grit
- The Long Winter
3. Teacher will show "teaser" subject area videos that are linked to the 8th grade language arts website to provide background information and garner interest.
- True Grit Movie Trailer (2010)
- True Grit Movie Trailer (1969)
- Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888 overview
- Blizzard of 1880 - Sioux Falls TV station story
Out of the Dust
Crossing the Wire
True Grit
The Long Winter
2. Teacher will read the back of the following two books to the class:
- True Grit
- The Long Winter
3. Teacher will show "teaser" subject area videos that are linked to the 8th grade language arts website to provide background information and garner interest.
- True Grit Movie Trailer (2010)
- True Grit Movie Trailer (1969)
- Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888 overview
- Blizzard of 1880 - Sioux Falls TV station story