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April 2011
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Begin the 'Homecoming' - Book 21 - and 'Death in the Hall' Book 22
Book Reports - last day to do them will be Wednesday
Review Roots for test Thursday
HW - Roots Final Exam - Thursday |
Finish the Odyssey - 'The Reunion' - Book 23 Review List Two - see below
Identify your calling - what are you called to do for your "My Odyssey' essay. Why? What imbalance needs to be resolved? Might you be able to do this in the next few weeks? If not, what's one calling that you can do? HW - Roots Final Exam - Thursday |
Late Start
Review List Three HW - Roots Final Exam - Thursday |
Final Midterms--Modified Bell Schedule Roots Final Exam Roots List #1Roots List #2 Roots List #3 Roots List #4 |
Final Midterms--Modified Bell Schedule
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Writing with literal and figurative detail - define and practice with portraits.
Time to draft 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - draft due Thursday. Punctuation Vocabulary List - test on Friday
HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - complete draft due Friday.
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Punctuation Grammar Sheets - copy down basic rules for sections 7.2 and 7.3
HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - complete draft due Friday.
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Dialogue exercise with 'Will and Grace' clip
Punctuating Dialogue Instructions
HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - complete draft due Friday.
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Group exercise on Quotation Punctuation
When to make a new paragraph article... - copy down the short bulleted list of when you should create a new paragraph in your notes.
Change? How can we observe it?? Themes? When do we learn a lesson?? - Will and Grace clip
HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - complete draft due Friday. |
Punctuation test
My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - peer review
STAR Test DATA Report activity
HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - final draft due Monday.
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Final draft of 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment due Survival Game
How to answer a Standardized Test Question
HW - Finish Chapter 1 by Wednesday. Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes. Finish Chapter One Picture/Quote by Wednesday.
Roots List #6 - test on Friday
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STAR Testing
Only Per 1 and 2 meet (85min)
Survival Game
Lord of the Flies Introduction - Powerpoint |
STAR Testing
Only Per 3 and 4 meet (85 min) |
STAR Testing (56 min periods)
Roots List #5 - sentences
Begin Lord of the Flies - Chapter One Choose a descriptive quote and draw a picture from Chapter One. (sample pix)
HW - Roots List #5 - - test Friday |
STAR Testing (Come to class, but no testing for 9th graders)
(32 min per)
Roots List #5 - sentences - test
Lord of the Flies - Chapter One HW - Finish Chapter 1 by Monday. Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes.
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May 2011
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Begin Chapter 2
HW - Finish Chapter 2 Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes.
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Grammar sheets through p.4 (click here for worksheets on fragments)
Read Chapter 3
HW - Catch up on LOTF if you are behind...
Test on Grammar #1 vocabulary terms and worksheets on fragments Friday |
Finish grammar sheets through page 8. (click here for worksheets on fragments)
Hello Mudder - lyrics and song. Write new lyrics - use the same meter and rhyme. Four syllables per line. ABCB ABCDEB. Due Friday.
Begin Chapter 4
HW - Finish Chapter 4
Test on Grammar #1 vocabulary terms and worksheets on fragments Friday |
Finish grammar sheets through page 10. (click here for worksheets on fragments)
Work on song - see Wednesday... Pre-listening question - what's the cruelest thing you think you're capable of??? Liston to 'Cruelty of Children' on This American Life - 'The Man down the Well'----Question... Other than cruelty, what motivates the kids to leave the man in the well??? How believable is that?
Begin Chapter 5
HW - Finish Chapter 5
Test on Grammar #1 vocabulary terms and worksheets on fragments Friday
Song due tomorrow... |
Test on Grammar #1 vocabulary terms and worksheets on fragments
Share and turn in songs...
Start LOTF film
HW - Read your Independent Reading Book under a tree
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Finish grammar sheets through page 11-14.
Finish grammar sheets through page 15-16.
Begin Chapter 6
HW - Finish Chapter 6
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Phrase Practice exercise - use your definitions to complete the exercise. Begin Chapter 7
HW - Finish Chapter 7
Study for grammar test #2 tomorrow - Fragments and Identifying Phrases.
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Grammar test #2 - Fragments and Identifying Phrases.
Begin Chapter 8
HW - Finish Chapter 8
Roots List #6 - test Friday |
Roots List #6 - sentences activity
Lord of the Flies - symbols activity - on a sheet of paper draw your chosen symbol and write two short paragraphs as to its literal and figurative meanings.
HW - Roots List #6 - test tomorrow
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Roots List #6 - test . Finish Chapter 9
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Read Chapter 10 in class
Freud Introduction - take basic notes. I'll present a few theories during the week and you'll choose one to apply to the book in an in-class essay.
HW - Read and finish Chapter 11
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Read Chapter Twelve in class
LOTF Essay Topics and forming thesis
Create thesis and basic outline for tomorrow's paper. HW - Prepare for tomorrow's in class essay. Print out Triune Brain Theory or Freud Introduction |
LATE START
In-Class Essay LOTF Essay Topicsand forming thesis
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Finish film
LOTF Creative Writing assignment - share and turn in tomorrow.
HW - See creative writing activity above - due tomorrow |
Share creative writing - LOTF Creative Writing assignment
Simpsons LOTF |
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Opportunity to improve essays from last week - you can take home and type your essay making edits. Remember, create a clear thesis and use CSEE structure in body paragraphs.
Shakespearian Language Skits - rehearse Tuesday, perform Wednesday
Shakespeare Intro - p. 983
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Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday Shakespearian Language Skits - rehearse Tuesday, perform Wednesday
HW - Shakespearian Language Skits - perform Wednesday
Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday
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LATE START
Shakespearian Language Skits - perform
Poetry Vocabulary activity - do beneath your copied list. Make flashcards
Read three poems Answer questions using your poetry terms (click here for questions)
HW - Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday
Print out Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet - make notes for Act I (here's a sample with notes that I'll be looking for - demonstrate that you've read it thoughtfully) |
Check Sparknotes for your notes for Act I
Read three poems Answer questions using your poetry terms (click here for questions)
Analyze Prologue using Poetic Terms
HW - Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday
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Begin Act I |
June 2011
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Memorial Day |
Check for Notes for Romeo and Juliet.
Continue with Act I
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Queen Mab Speech - pictures and quotes - Example 1 - Example 2
HW - Print out Notes for Romeo and Juliet = Make annotations for Act II
Finish Queen Mab pix (Queen Mab text)
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Share Queen Mab Pix
Finish Act I
HW - Print out Notes for Romeo and Juliet- Make annotations for Act II
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Assign R&J Interview Narrative - draft due Thursday, June 9. Final draft due Friday, June 10.
Continue with Act II HW - R&J Interview Narrative - draft due Thursday, June 9. Final draft due Friday, June 10. |
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Continue with Act II
Balcony Scene - Friar Lawrence's speech
HW - R&J Interview Narrative - draft due Thursday, June 9. Final draft due Friday, June 10. On Finals Day we'll have a test of the last three Roots Lists. Roots List #4 - |
Finish Act II
HW - R&J Interview Narrative - draft due Thursday, June 9. Final draft due Friday, June 10.
Print out Notes for Romeo and Juliet- Make notes in margins for Act III On Finals Day we'll have a test of the last three Roots Lists. Roots List #4 - |
Notes for Romeo and Juliet - check for Act III notes
HW - R&J Interview Narrative - draft due Thursday, June 9. Final draft due Friday, June 10.
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Peer Review R&J Interview Narrative
HW - R&J Interview Narrative - Final draft due Friday, June 10.
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Finish film
Romeo and Juliet Acting project
Choose groups and scenes. First come, first serve on scenes.
HW - Romeo and Juliet Acting project
Presentations next Wednesday On Finals Day we'll have a test of the last three Roots Lists. Roots List #4 -
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Continue 90's film... Rehearse project below.. Complete text of Romeo and Juliet (you can click on words for explanations) HW - Romeo and Juliet Acting projectPresentations next Wednesday On Finals Day we'll have a test of the last three Roots Lists. Roots List #4 -
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Rehearse Continue 90's film...
HW - Romeo and Juliet Acting projectPresentations Wednesday On Finals Day we'll have a test of the last three Roots Lists. Roots List #4 -
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Writing Sample from Macbeth
Perform Scenes! Perform Scenes - Rubric
HW - On Finals Day we'll have a test of the last three Roots Lists.Roots List #4 -
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Finals Day - Per 1 and 2On Finals Day we'll have a test of the last three Roots Lists.Roots List #4 -
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Finals Day - Per 3 and 4 |
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February 2011
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No Class |
No Class |
Introductions
Student Introduction Sheet - fill out one
Read about Paragraph Unity in textbook
Read Sandra Cisnero's 'My Name' (click here for text)
Fill in 'My Name' Worksheet (click here to download worksheet)
Homework (HW) - Work with your family to finish 'My Name' worksheet. Due tomorrow. |
Completed 'My Name' worksheet due in class.
Book Wall/Just Right Book exercises
CAHSEE Sample Questions and Answers
HW- Type 'My Name' essay. Pay attention to paragraph construction - that you are focusing on one topic at a time. Avoid repetition. Use your worksheet to keep adding new ideas and examples. (click here to download worksheet) Worry less about strict grammar conventions this time. Notice how Cisneros can be poetic. Have fun!
Please include 1) Name, Date, and Period in top right hand corner 2) Observe standard margins and fonts
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Turn in 'My Name' essay CAHSEE In-Class 20 min. Writing Assessment
Book Dating in Library - 2nd half Book Dating Activity - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for four dated books write --- 1) author, title 2) why you chose the book to date 3) something you learned about the book from the cover, opening pages or five finger test 4) why there will or won't be a second date with the book
Discuss homework assignment below
HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (sample 1, sample 2) You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!
Also, bring a book for Independent Reading on Monday.
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Mr. Fox sick - watch Bubble Boy - we'll discuss it when we read The Odyssey |
More book dates in class...
Write one well developed paragraph on the bottom of your Book Dating Sheet. Start with a topic sentence, "_______ was my favorite book in Speed Dating." Follow that with several specific and developed reasons why you plan to date the book in the future. Then, do a second paragraph on a second choice or one you wouldn't like to date - and follow the same format.
Review Syllabus and Plagiarism Contract - have you and parents sign and return by tomorrow
HW - Syllabus and Plagiarism Contract- have you and parents sign and return by tomorrow
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1st day of Sustained Silent Reading - you are responsible for
bringing a book to class every day from now on. Elements of Fiction- copy down definitions of terms on this fill-in-the-blank sheet (click here for fill-in-the-blank sheet) If you miss class download the above sheet; then, use this sheet to fill-in those blanks. We'll work on the first page this week. We'll do the second page next week. (click here for complete notes sheet)
Read first section of 'The Most Dangerous Game' in textbook p. 39. (complete "Most Dangerous Game" text here) Discuss plot terms in the story. Discuss setting and how it effects the mood of the story. HW - Read p. 3 - 8 (complete "Most Dangerous Game" text here) Finish your picture and quote - see below. Identify a setting description in the story that helps create a thrilling and tense mood. On a sheet of computer paper, write the quote along the top. In the center of the paper, draw a picture depicting that setting. Try to capture the mood your picture. At the bottom of the picture, describe the mood in a sentence.
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Turn in and share pictures of setting and mood.
Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
Discuss plot terms in the story.
Start Illustrated Plot Graphs - see below
HW - Create an Illustrated Plot Graph (conflict vs. events in the story). (click here for notes sheet). On your graph first indicate the six plot terms. Then, show where ten events in the story occur on the line. Click here to view three samples - you have to scroll down to see each. You can create a graph for "The Most Dangerous Game" or other well- known stories with plot structures like Holes, The Lion King, or To Kill a Mockingbird. Feel free to choose something else just keep it at least PG rated and something lots of us have seen. Due Friday. Test on Elements of Fiction terms from week one (the first page) on Tuesday. (click here for complete notes sheet)
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Turn in Illustrated Plot Graphs
Read - "The Cask of Amontillado" (click here for "The Cask of Amontillado" text) Analyze with terms from Elements of Fiction vocabulary.
Review first page of notes. Make flashcards. Test Monday.
HW - Test on first page of Elements of Fiction Monday. (click here for complete notes sheet) You are responsible for having read both stories and memorized these Elements of Fiction terms. (complete "Most Dangerous Game" text here) (click here for "The Cask of Amontillado" text)
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Test on Elements of Fiction Terms - List #1 (click here for complete notes sheet)
Review Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two - Characterization(click here for notes sheet)
Begin reading 'A Christmas Memory' click for text For audio files of 'A Christmas Memory' click here.
HW - Finish reading A Christmas Memory' (click for text). As you're reading, identify different types of indirect characterization the author uses to indirectly depict Buddie's friend. Then, fill in the Indirect Characterization Chart with the quotes you've found (click here for characterization worksheet template).
Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet) test Thursday |
Fill in today about Point of View.
Identify POV activity in-class
Read 'The Gift of the Magi' (click here for 'Magi' text)
HW - Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet) test Thursday
If you did not finish last night's homework, do it tonight. We'll be working with the sheet tomorrow... |
LATE START
CEE Paragraph Writing - create a paragraph arguing that Buddy's aunt has a specific characteristic. Back up your claim with evidence from your homework.
Read 'The Utterly Perfect Murder' p. 799. Analyze for theme according to notes sheet. Discuss Point of View.
HW - Test on Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet) You also need to have read 'The Gift of the Magi' (click here for 'Magi' text), 'A Christmas Memory', and Read 'The Utterly Perfect Murder' p. 799 of the textbook.
Print out and return Challenge Day Permission Slip (if you don't want to go, just bring a signed paper from your parents saying they were aware and don't want to do it) |
Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet) test today....
On your homework you will write a paragraph. Start with a claim sentenence making a claim about Buddy's friend. Back up your claim with evidence from your homework. End your paragraph with how the evidence proves the claim.
Nature Hike? - beneath your last two paragraphs, write two more focused paragraphs arguing two individual reasons why we should go on a nature hike.
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CSEE Paragraph Writing Improve your paragraphs from Friday. Start with a claim sentenence making a claim about Buddy's friend. Back up your claim with evidence from your homework. End your paragraph with how the evidence proves the claim.
Of Mice and Men - cover analysis and beginning of Chapter One Of Mice and Men Introduction powerpoint presentation
HW - Finish Chapter One; quiz tomrrow
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Registration Meetings - 9:45 and 10:35
Roots List #1copy down roots, definitions, and a word with the root. Test on Friday.
Begin Chapter 2
HW - Finish Chapter Two; quiz tomrrow
Quiz on Roots List #1 Friday
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Roots List #1 Activity - number 1-18 beneath your vocab list and fill in the blanks with the word bank words that contain your roots.
Brainstorming and Freewriting for Friend/Mentor Essay. After choosing a friend/mentor, you'll write an essay showing why the friend/mentor are so important to you.
Begin Of Mice and Men Chapter Three HW -
Quiz on Roots List #1 Friday |
Quiz on Roots List #1
Essay Introductions - write your introduction to your essay on your friend/mentor - see page 1146 in textbook for ideas.
HW - Finish Chapter Three
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March 2011
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Quiz on Chapter Three
Essay Vocabulary List - copy down and define
Simulation Game
Begin Chapter Four HW - Finish Chapter Four - quiz tomorrow
Essay Vocabulary List - test Thursday
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Quiz on Chapter Four
Body paragraphs - p.1147 Click here for Mr. Fox's sample essay. Evaluate Bad body paragraphs.
Begin Chapter Five HW - Quiz on Chapter Five tomorrow Essay Vocabulary List - test Thursday |
LATE START DAY
Quiz on Chapter Five
Read Chapter Six
Essay Vocabulary List activity - create sentences for each vocab word. Test tomorrow.
HW - Essay Vocabulary List - test Thursday |
Essay Vocabulary List - test
Long SSR Period - work on body paragraphs.... |
Conclusions - p. 1149
Finish three body paragraphs and conclusion of Friend/Mentor Essay. Type it up by Monday. Rubric used for Friend/Mentor essay will use the standard CCA Essay Rubric.
Media Center - 2nd Half....
HW - Type up (or neatly write) your Friend/Mentor Essay - due Monday Click here for Mr. Fox's sample essay.
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Read 'I am a Quitter' essay. Make a 'T' chart - with arguments for and against quitting. List the different arguments Decker makes arguing that quitting is good. Add in some for the other side that quitting is bad. Circle two reasons that resonate the most for you.
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Roots List #2 - copy down root, word with the root and definition (uncover text box to see all)
Finish in class essay 'I am a Quitter' article
HW - Roots List #2 test on Friday
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Finish in class essay 'I am a Quitter' article
turn in essay w
HW - Roots List #2 test on Friday
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Intro to Mythology Unit - p. 887
Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday.
Roots List #2 Sentences activity
HW - Roots List #2 test on Friday
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With your group of four, choose which myth you'd like to perform. Refer to my Resources Page for good websites to find several versions of your chosen myth. Begin preparing for Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday.
Roots list #2 - test
Rehearsal time
Book Report - sign ups will be next week. People will sign up to present their reports over the last three weeks of the term. Scroll down on the English Resources Page to see some sample Book Reports.
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Rehearsal time Thematic Myth Presentations .
Capitalization rules (quiz on Wednesday). If you missed today, copy down any rules in blue that you're unfamiliar with on pages 1-3. Then, do the activity about capitalization on page 7.
Book Report - sign ups will be next week. People will sign up to present their reports over the last three weeks of the term. Scroll down on the English Resources Page to see some sample Book Reports.
HW - Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday. Capitalization rules (quiz on Wednesday)
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Myth Perfomances Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday.
Capitalization rules and underlinging and using quotes for titles continued.. Copy down the basic rules on page 4-5. Do the activities on pages 6 & 8. - quiz tomorrow Capitalization rules review game - test tomorrow
HW - Capitalization rules (quiz on Wednesday)
Check out Greek Mythology FAQ project. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
LATE START DAY
Capitalization rules quiz
Roots List #3 - test Friday
Assign Greek Mythology FAQ project. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
HW - Roots List #3 - test Friday
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Media Center 1st Half Greek Mythology FAQ project. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) Print out five good articles about your topic. Do use Wikipedia, but not as a source. Use it for the sources at the bottom of the page. Also, use the sources at my English Resources Page as well.
Using good quetions for FAQ - see notes sheet.
Roots List #3 -test Friday - complete the fill in the blank exercise.
HW - Roots List #3 -test Friday
FAQ Paper due Thursday, March 24 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
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Roots List #3 - test
Research Papers see page 977-9 in textbook.
Begin The Odyssey Begin Book Nine - the Lotus Eaters
HW -
FAQ Paper due Thursday, March 24 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
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Bibliography activity (for easy bibliography models, see the top of my English Resources Page or use p.1165-1166 in the textbook)
HW - FAQ Paper due Thursday, March 24 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
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Using Quotations in the body of your essay - article
Hero's Journey Vocabulary List - copy down and define the words if you miss it.
HW - FAQ Paper due Friday, March 25 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
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LATE START DAY
Media Center
HW - FAQ Paper due Friday, March 25 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
Hero's Journey Vocabulary List test Friday |
The Odyssey - the Cyclopes Continue Book Nine - the Cyclops traps Odysseus
Hero's Journey Vocab Cartoon Activity - number beneath the vocab list from 1-11. Then create sentences using vocab words to describe each sentence.
HW - Hero's Journey Vocabulary List test tomorrow
FAQ Paper due Friday, March 25 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
Peer Review of FAQ Paper - review two in class for credit
Hero's Journey Vocabulary List test
Finish - The Odyssey - the Cyclops - Book Nine
HW - Polished FAQ Paper due Monday, March 28 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
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Turn in FAQ paper (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
Homonyms - first half of sheets - Test Wednesday.
Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Pages 5-6. Copy down stages of Hero's Journey
Odysseus and Circe, p.916 - Book Ten - Circe traps the men
HW - Homonyms - Test Wednesday |
Circe's continued, p. 921 -
Book Ten -
finish Homonyms - last half of sheets - Test Wednesday - Complete Homonyms Game Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Pages 7-8 HW - Homonyms - Test Wednesday |
LATE START DAY Homonyms - Test
Roots List #4 - copy down terms and words
Book 12 -- Scylla and Charybdis
HW - Roots List #4 - test Friday |
Roots List #4 - sentences activity - test Friday
Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Finish
Book 12 -- Scylla and Charybdis - finish HW - Roots List #4 - test Friday |
Roots List #4 - test
Begin the Homecoming - Book 21
Go forth on your journey! 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. Ask yourself what you are called to do? What adventure can you go on over the next two and a half weeks that you've always wanted to do? It doesn't have to be very dramatic, just interesting enough to you. Complete draft due Friday, April 22 for peer review (sample one, sample two, sample three, sample four) We'll work on techniques of writing good detail, quotes, and theme when we return from break. Look at sample essay and rubric in textbook p. 131. Brainstorm topics for essay.
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Spring Break |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
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Review Eight Stage Hero's Journey through The Wizard of Oz or Finding Nemo
Analyze 'Will and Grace' through Hero's Journey Notes Packet terms
Read the next part of the Odyssey, 'The Homecoming'. p 943
HW - Roots List #5 test Wednesday. Final exam on all Roots lists #1-5 on Friday - Finals Day
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Roots list #5 activity - write your own sentence using the word missing in the blank.
Finish analyzing 'Will and Grace' through Hero's Journey Notes Packet terms. Choose one of the characters from the show (or a show you watch at home) Write down each of the eight Hero's Journey terms and identify what happens in the show related to that stage.
Read the next part of the Odyssey, 'The Homecoming'.
HW - Roots List #5 test Wednesday. Final exam on all Roots lists #1-5 on Friday - Finals Day
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Roots List #5 test
Read the next part of the Odyssey, 'The Homecoming'.
Make flashcards for Roots Final Exam - all five lists
HW - Final exam on all Roots lists #1-5 on Friday - Finals Day
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Finals - Per 1 and 2 |
Finals - Per 3 and 4
Final exam on all Roots lists #1-5 on Friday - Finals Day |
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Writing with literal and figurative detail - define and practice with portraits.
Time to draft 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - draft due Thursday. Punctuation Vocabulary List - test on Friday
HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - draft due Thursday. |
Punctuation Grammar Sheets - copy down basic rules for sections 7.2 and 7.3
Dialogue exercise with 'Will and Grace' clip
HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - draft due Thursday.
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1st Half in Media Center to work on - 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - draft due Thursday.
Punctuating Dialogue Instructions When to make a new paragraph article... - copy down the short bulleted list of when you should create a new paragraph in your notes. HW - Punctuation test Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. - draft due Thursday - at least two pages.
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Group exercise on Quotation Punctuation
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. Peer review of complete draft in class
HW - Punctuation test Friday. Focus is on Vocabulary List, punctuating quotations, and comma rules.
Final draft of 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment due Monday |
Punctuation test. Focus is on Vocabulary List, punctuating quotations, and comma rules.
Survival Game
HW -
Final draft of 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment due Monday |
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Final draft of 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment due
Begin Choose a descriptive quote and draw a picture from Chapter One. (sample pix)
HW - Finish Chapter 1 by Wednesday. Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes. Finish Chapter One Picture/Quote by Wednesday.
Roots List #6 - test on Friday |
STAR Testing
No Class today - only 1st and 2nd Period |
STAR Testing
only 3rd and 4th Period meet today
Quiz on Chapter One Lord of the Flies
Turn in Chapter One - Picture/Quote
Roots List #6 - figure out what the word is in the blank and write your own sentence with that word.
Begin Chapter 2
HW - Finish Chapter 2 Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes.
Roots List #6 - test on Friday
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STAR Testing Quiz on Chapter Twp
Begin Chapter Three
Liston to 'Cruelty of Children' on This American Life - the last part of the episode about the kindergarden experiment.
HW - Finish Chapter 3 Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes.
Roots List #6 - test on Friday
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STAR Testing Roots List #6 test
Begin 'Lord of the Flies' film
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May 2010
HW -
Roots List #7 - test Friday
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STAR Testing
Begin Chapter Four
HW - Finish Chapter Four |
Quiz on Chapter Four
Grammar sheets through p.4
Begin Chapter Five
HW - Finish Chapter Five
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As a team you will create a five paragraph essay arguing one of the following:
Jack, Ralph, or Piggy should be chief. The Beast exists or not. The boys have built a successful a society or not.
In your introduction, start with a hook and build to your thesis. Each body paragraph make a single CLAIM as to why your thesis is true. Each claim should be backed up by at least two QUOTES from the book as EVIDENCE. Always EXPLAIN how your evidence proves your claim is true. Conclude with how your true argument will shape the rest of the book. Each team will turn in a single typed essay to be graded. You will also present it as a debate as written. HW - Finish and type above essay. |
Present debates - see Wednesday
Grammar sheets through p.8
Begin Chapter Six
HW - Grammar Quiz tomorrow - FragmentsGrammar #1 vocabulary terms (click here for worksheets) Finish Chapter Six |
Quiz on Chapter Six
Grammar Quiz - Fragments
Finish debates
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Begin Grammar #2 - Run together sentences -p10-12 (click here for worksheets)
Finish Chapter Seven and begin Chapter Eight
Freud Introduction - take basic notes. I'll present a few theories during the week and you'll choose one to apply to the book in an in-class essay.
HW - Study for grammar test #2 - Fragments and Identifying Phrases. Test on Friday
Finish Chapter Eight
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Chapter Eight quiz
This American Life - 'The Kids are Alright'
Begin Grammar #2 - Run together sentences -p. 13-15 (click here for worksheets)
Lord of the Flies - symbols activity
HW - Finish work on symbolism activity - see above |
Maslow's Hierarcy of Needs Notes.
Phrase Practice exercise - use your definitions to complete the exercise.
Begin Chapter Nine
HW - Read Chapter Ten
Study for grammar test #2 - Fragments and Identifying Phrases. Test on Friday
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Quiz on Chapter 10
Finish Run-On sentences worksheets (click here for worksheets)
Catch up on LOTF film
Begin Chapter 11
HW - Study for grammar test #2 - Fragments and Identifying Phrases. Test on Friday
Finish Chapter 11
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Grammar #2 - Run together sentences - Test
Listen to letter-from-camp song (lyrics). Pretend you're on the island with the boys. Write a letter home describing your experience and feelings so far.
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Roots List #7 - test Friday
Read 1st half of Chapter 12
HW - Roots List #7 - test Friday |
Finish reading LOTF and film.
HW - Print out notes from a theory that interested you the most. Maslow's Hierarcy of Needs Notes. or re-listen to 'Cruelty of Children' on This American Life - the last part of the episode about the kindergarden experiment.
Roots List #7 - test Friday
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Roots List #7 - create sentences
Give LOTF essay prompts. Write thesis. Rubric |
Write LOTF essay. --Rubric
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Roots List #7 - test
Edit paper
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Shakespearian Language Skits - rehearse Tuesday, perform Wednesday
Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Wednesday
Shakespeare Intro - p. 983
HW - See above assignments |
Poetry Vocabulary activity - do beneath your copied list. Make flashcards
Shakespearian Language Skits - rehearse Tuesday, perform Wednesday
HW - Shakespearian Language Skits - perform Wednesday
Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday
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Shakespearian Language Skits - perform
Read three poems Answer questions using your poetry terms (click here for questions)
HW - Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday
Print out Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet |
Discuss Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet. Read Act I Scene One summary.
Analyze Prologue using Poetic Terms
Begin Act I
HW - Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday
Print out Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet - Make annotations for rest of Act I |
Poetry Vocabulary terms - test
Continue with Act I
HW - Print out Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet - Make annotations for the rest of Act I if you haven't already |
June 2010
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Roots #8 - copy down roots and definitions - test Friday
Check for Notes for Romeo and Juliet.
Continue with Act I
Queen Mab Speech - pictures and quotes - Example 1 - Example 2
HW - Print out Notes for Romeo and Juliet - Make annotations for Act II
Finish Queen Mab pix (Queen Mab text) |
LATE START Check notes for Act II Share Queen Mab Pix Continue with Act I and begin Act II. Continue R&J films HW - Roots #8 - test Friday |
Continue with Act II. HW - Roots #8 - test Friday
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Roots #8 - test
Continue with Act II. |
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Discuss R&J Acting Project Romeo and Juliet full text (and linked by scene)
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Roots List #9 - test Friday
Watch Act IV
HW - Roots List #9 - test Friday |
Finish watching R&J
Discuss R&J Acting Project Romeo and Juliet full text (and linked by scene) |
HW - Roots List #9 - test Friday
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Media Center 1st half Romeo and Juliet full text (and linked by scene) Romeo and Juliet - modern translation
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Media Center 1st half Romeo and Juliet full text (and linked by scene) Romeo and Juliet - modern translation
HW - Performances and paragraphs due tomorrow
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Acting Performances Begin
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Finals Schedule - Per 3 and 4 |
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Introductions
Student Introduction Sheet - fill out one
Read Sandra Cisnero's 'My Name' (click here for text)
Fill in 'My Name' Worksheet (click here to download worksheet)
Homework (HW) - Work with your family to finish 'My Name' worksheet. Due tomorrow. |
Completed 'My Name' worksheet due in class.
Read about Paragraph Unity in textbook
Book Wall/Just Right Book exercises
HW- Type 'My Name' essay. Pay attention to paragraph construction - that you are focusing on one topic at a time. Avoid repetition. Use your worksheet to keep adding new ideas and examples. (click here to download worksheet) Worry less about strict grammar conventions this time. Notice how Cisneros can be poetic. Have fun!
Please include 1) Name, Date, and Period in top right hand corner 2) Observe standard margins and fonts
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Book Dating in Library - 1st half Book Dating Activity - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for five dated books write --- 1) author, title 2) why you chose the book to date 3) something you learned about the book from the cover, opening pages or five finger test 4) why there will or won't be a second date with the book
Turn in 'My Name' essay
More book dates...
Write one well developed paragraph on the bottom of your Book Dating Sheet. Start with a topic sentence, "_______ was my favorite book in Speed Dating." Follow that with several specific and developed reasons why you plan to date the book in the future.
Discuss and begin homework assignment below
HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (sample 1, sample 2) You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!
Also, bring a book for Independent Reading on Monday.
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1st day of Sustained Silent Reading
Review syllabus
HW - 1) Return signed syllabus 2) Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (sample 1, sample 2) 3) Print out Elements of Fiction Worksheet (click here for fill-in-the-blank sheet) |
Share your Autobiography Book Covers
Good examples of 'My Name'
Elements of Fiction- copy down definitions of terms on this fill-in-the-blank sheet (click here for fill-in-the-blank sheet) If you miss class download the above sheet; then, use this sheet to fill-in those blanks. We'll work on the first page this week. We'll do the second page next week. (click here for complete notes sheet)
Back to School Night |
Read first half of 'The Most Dangerous Game' in textbook p. 39. (complete "Most Dangerous Game" text here) Discuss plot terms in the story. Discuss setting and how it effects the mood of the story.
HW - Read p. 3 - 8 (complete "Most Dangerous Game" text here) Finish your picture and quote - see above. Identify a setting description in the story that helps create a thrilling and tense mood. On a sheet of computer paper, write the quote along the top. In the center of the paper, draw a picture depicting that setting. Try to capture the mood your picture. At the bottom of the picture, describe the mood in a sentence. |
Turn in and share pictures of setting and mood.
Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
Discuss plot terms in the story.
Start Illustrated Plot Graphs - see below HW - Create an Illustrated Plot Graph (conflict vs. events in the story). (click here for notes sheet). On your graph first indicate the six plot terms. Then, show where ten events in the story occur on the line. Click here to view three samples - you have to scroll down to see each. You can create a graph for "The Most Dangerous Game" or other well- known stories with plot structures like Holes, The Lion King, or To Kill a Mockingbird. Feel free to choose something else just keep it at least PG rated and something lots of us have seen. Due Tuesday. Test on Elements of Fiction terms from week one (the first page) on Wednesday. (click here for complete notes sheet)
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Turn in Illustrated Plot Graphs
"The Cask of Amontillado " Vocab List - practice quiz on Friday - you can use your notes. Read - "The Cask of Amontillado" (click here for "The Cask of Amontillado" text) Analyze with terms from Elements of Fiction vocabulary.
Review first page of notes. Make flashcards. Test tomorrow.
HW - Test on first page of Elements of Fiction tomorrow. (click here for complete notes sheet) You are responsible for having read both stories and memorized these Elements of Fiction terms. (complete "Most Dangerous Game" text here) (click here for "The Cask of Amontillado" text))
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Test on first page of Elements of Fiction. (click here for complete notes sheet)
Complete exercise on 'Context Clues' p. 798 Read 'The Utterly Perfect Murder' p. 799. Analyze for theme according to notes sheet. Discuss Point of View.
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Begin reading 'A Christmas Memory' click for text For audio files of 'A Christmas Memory' click here.
HW - Finish reading A Christmas Memory' (click for text). As you're reading, identify different types of indirect characterization the author uses to indirectly depict Buddie's friend. Then, fill in the Indirect Characterization Chart with the quotes you've found (click here for characterization worksheet template).
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On your homework you will write a paragraph. Start with a claim sentenence making a claim about Buddy's friend. Back up your claim with evidence from your homework. End your paragraph with how the evidence proves the claim.
Nature Hike? - beneath your last two paragraphs, write two more focused paragraphs arguing two individual reasons why we should go on a nature hike. |
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Review for Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet). Test Tuesday. Fill in today about Point of View.
Identify POV activity in-class
Read 'The Gift of the Magi' (click here for 'Magi' text)
HW -
Test on Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet) You also need to have read 'The Gift of the Magi' (click here for 'Magi' text), 'A Christmas Memory', and Read 'The Utterly Perfect Murder' p. 799 of the textbook. |
Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet) test today....
2nd half of class with Ms. Dexter re: Naviance |
Roots List #1copy down roots, definitions, and a word with the root. Test on Friday.
Of Mice and Men - cover analysis and beginning of Chapter One Of Mice and Men Introduction powerpoint presentation
HW - Finish Chapter One; quiz tomrrow |
CEE evidence blocks revisited. Brainstorming and Freewriting for Friend/Mentor Essay. Afer choosing a friend/mentor, you'll write an essay showing why the friend/mentor are so important to you.
Begin Chapter Two
HW - Finish Chapter Two; quiz tomrrow
Quiz also on Roots List #1 |
Roots List #1 - test
Simulation game.
Begin Of Mice and Men Chapter Three HW - Read to page 53 by Monday. |
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Essay Vocabulary List - copy down and define
Essay Introductions - write your introduction to your essay on your friend/mentor - see page 1146 in textbook for ideas.
Begin the second half of Chapter Three HW - Finish Chapter Three - quiz tomorrow |
Quiz on Chapter Three - second half.
Essay Vocabulary List - copy down and define the terms we didn't do yesterday.
Body paragraphs - p.1147 Click here for Mr. Fox's sample essay. Evaluate Bad body paragraphs.
Begin Chapter Four HW - Finish Chapter Four - quiz tomorrow
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Quiz on Chapter Four Essay Vocabulary List activity - create sentences for each vocab word. Test tomorrow.
Finish body paragraphs.
Begin Chapter Five HW - Quiz on Chapter Five |
Quiz on Chapter Five
Conclusions - p. 1149
Finish three body paragraphs and conclusion of Friend/Mentor Essay. Type it up by Monday. Rubric used for Friend/Mentor essay will use the standard CCA Essay Rubric.
HW - Type up (or neatly write) your Friend/Mentor Essay - due Monday Click here for Mr. Fox's sample essay.
Essay Vocabulary List test tomorrow |
Sample bad body paragraphs from Friend/Mentor essay
Read Chapter Six in class. HW - Type up (or neatly write) your Friend/Mentor Essay |
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T-chart out your arguments on both sides of whether George should be punished for killing Lenny. Discuss OM&M Essay. You will write it with a partner in class on Tuesday. Essay Rubric Specific evidence - is your evidence specific enough? Sample BAD paragraphs with not enough specific evidence...
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Complete essay with your essay partner - each person will turn a handwritten copy of the essay. |
Roots list #2 - test on Friday
Grade essays according to the CCA Writing Rubric
HW - Roots list #2 - test on Friday |
Roots list #2 review - test on Friday
Intro to Mythology Unit - p. 887
Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday.
HW - Roots list #2 - test on Friday |
1st Half in Library With your group of four, choose which myth you'd like to perform. Refer to my Resources Page for good websites to find several versions of your chosen myth. Begin preparing for Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday.
Roots list #2 - test
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Rehearsal time Thematic Myth Presentations .
Capitalization rules (quiz on Wednesday). If you missed today, copy down any rules in blue that you're unfamiliar with on pages 1-3. Then, do the activity about capitalization on page 7.
Sign-up for book reports. Click here for the Book Report Assignment. Go to my English Resources Page and scroll down a bit to see some book report samples.
HW - Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday. |
Myth Perfomances Thematic Myth Presentations - Tuesday.
Capitalization rules and underlinging and using quotes for titles continued.. Copy down the basic rules on page 4-5. Do the activities on pages 6 & 8. - quiz tomorrow
HW - Capitalization rules (quiz on Wednesday) |
Capitalization rules review game - test tomorrow
Roots List #3 - test Friday
HW - Roots List #3 - test Friday |
Capitalization rules quiz
Roots List #3 - test Friday - complete the fill in the blank exercise.
Begin The Odyssey
HW - Roots List #3 - test Friday |
Roots List #3 - test
Continue - The Odyssey - the Cyclopes
Assign Greek Mythology FAQ project. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) Research Papers see page 977-9 in textbook. Using good quetions for FAQ - see notes sheet.
HW - FAQ Paper due Thursday, March 25 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
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1st Half of period in Media Center Assign Greek Mythology FAQ project. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) Print out five good articles about your topic. Do use Wikipedia, but not as a source. Use it for the sources at the bottom of the page. Also, use the sources at my English Resources Page as well. Research Papers see page 977-9 in textbook. Using good quetions for FAQ - see notes sheet.
Book Report - sign ups will be next week. People will sign up to present their reports over the last three weeks of the term. Scroll down on the English Resources Page to see some sample Book Reports.
HW - FAQ Paper due Thursday, March 25 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
1st Half of period in Media Center
Bibliography activity (for easy bibliography models, see the top of my English Resources Page or use p.1165-1166 in the textbook)
HW - FAQ Paper due Thursday, March 25 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
LATE START Hero's Journey Vocabulary List - copy down and define the words if you miss it.
2nd Half of period in Media Center
HW - FAQ Paper due Thursday, March 25 (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
Print out Hero's Journey Notes Packet. |
Odysseus and Circe, p.916
Hero's Journey Vocab Cartoon Activity - number beneath the vocab list from 1-11. Then create sentences using vocab words to describe each sentence.
Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Read through page four.
HW - Hero's Journey Vocabulary List test tomorrow |
Hero's Journey Vocabulary List test
Odysseus and Circe - finish
Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Read through page four. |
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Homonyms - Test Thursday.
Circe's advice, p. 928
HW - Homonyms - Test Thursday. Make flashcards if you'd like. Complete draft of Personal Narrative due Friday. (click here for Personal Narrative Rubric) |
Odysseus' three challenges. p. 932
Homonyms (last two) - Test Thursday. Homonyms game - fill in if you're not here
Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Read through page seven.
HW - Homonyms - Test Tomorrow. Make flashcards if you'd like.
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Homonyms test.
Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Read through page ten.
Roots List #4 copy down terms - test on Friday
HW - Roots List #4 - test on Friday
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Roots List #4 Sentences - figure out which word goes in the blank and create your own sentence with the word.
Go forth on your journey! 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignment. Ask yourself what you are called to do? What adventure can you go on over the next two and a half weeks that you've always wanted to do? It doesn't have to be very dramatic, just interesting enough to you. Complete draft due Tuesday, April 20 for peer review (sample one, sample two, sample three, sample four) We'll work on techniques of writing good detail, quotes, and theme when we return from break. Look at sample essay and rubric in textbook p. 131. Brainstorm topics for essay.
Listen to This American Life episode - 'First Day' look for the story about the Squirrel Cop
HW - Roots List #4 - test on Friday
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Classwork (CW) - Introductions
Student Introduction Sheet - fill out one
Read Sandra Cisnero's 'My Name' (click here for text)
Fill in 'My Name' Worksheet (click here to download worksheet)
Homework (HW) - Work with your family to finish 'My Name' worksheet. Due tomorrow. |
Completed 'My Name' worksheet due in class.
Read about Paragraph Unity in textbook - p. 1147
Book Wall/Just Right Book exercises
Go to Textbook Room and check out a 9th Grade textbook. If you are absent, you'll have to do this on your own.
HW- Type 'My Name' essay. Pay attention to paragraph construction - that you are focusing on one topic at a time. Avoid repetition. Use your worksheet to keep adding new ideas and examples. (click here to download worksheet) Worry less about strict grammar conventions this time. Notice how Cisneros can be poetic. Have fun!
Please include 1) Name, Date, and Period in top right hand corner 2) Observe standard margins and fonts
Bring a favorite book from home to share.... |
Turn in 'My Name' essay
Book Dating Activity - for Independent Reading Credit. ---- for five dated books write --- 1) author, title 2) why you chose the book to date 3) something you learned about the book from the cover 4) something you learned about the book from the opening pages or five finger test 5) why there will or won't be a second date with the book
HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (sample 1, sample 2) You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts!
Also, bring a book for Independent Reading on Monday. |
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Pre-DWA test - if you miss this you must make this up before or after school as soon as possible. Please arrange with Mr. Fox.
HW - Autobiography Book Cover - Due Tuesday (sample 1, sample 2) You will be graded on creative use of: title, font, color, cover picture, back summary. Include other cover elements as well! Neatness counts! |
Share your Autobiography Book Covers
Elements of Fiction- copy down definitions of terms on this fill-in-the-blank sheet (click here for fill-in-the-blank sheet) If you miss class download the above sheet; then, use this sheet to fill-in those blanks. We'll work on the first page this week. We'll do the second page next week. (click here for complete notes sheet) |
Read first half of 'The Most Dangerous Game' in textbook p. 39. Discuss plot terms. Discuss setting and how it effects the mood of the story.
Identify a setting description in the story that helps create a thrilling and tense mood. On a sheet of computer paper, write the quote along the top. In the center of the paper, draw a picture depicting that setting. At the bottom of the paper write a few sentences on how the setting creates the tense mood of the story.
HW - Finish your picture and quote - see above.
Check your grades. I've input some into Aeries. If there's any inconsistencies with your records, please see me before or after school. |
Visit the Library. Do four more book dates. 1) author, title 2) why you chose the book to date 3) something you learned about the book from the cover 4) something you learned about the book from the opening pages or five finger test 5) why there will or won't be a second date with the book
Turn in and share pictures of setting and mood.
Read more of "The Most Dangerous Game" - finish at home tonight. Quiz tomrrow.
HW - "The Most Dangerous Game" - finish at home tonight. Quiz tomrrow.
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Quiz on "The Most Dangerous Game"
Elements of Fiction- copy down definitions of terms on this fill-in-the-blank sheet (click here for fill-in-the-blank sheet) If you miss class download the above sheet; then, use this sheet to fill-in those blanks. We'll work on the first page this week. We'll do the second page next week. (click here for complete notes sheet)
Start Illustrated Plot Graphs - see below HW - Create an Illustrated Plot Graph (conflict vs. events in the story). (click here for notes sheet). On your graph first indicate the six plot terms. Then, show where ten events in the story occur on the line. Click here to view three samples - you have to scroll down to see each. You can create a graph for "The Most Dangerous Game" or other well- known stories with plot structures like Holes, The Lion King, or To Kill a Mockingbird. Feel free to choose something else just keep it at least PG rated and something lots of us have seen. Due Monday. Test on Elements of Fiction terms from week one (the first page) on Tuesday. (click here for complete notes sheet) |
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Turn in Plot Graphs - see Friday
"The Cask of Amontillado " Vocab List Read - "The Cask of Amontillado" Analyze with terms from Elements of Fiction vocabulary.
Review first page of notes. Make flashcards. Test tomorrow.
HW - Test on first page of Elements of Fiction tomorrow. (click here for complete notes sheet) You are responsible for having read both stories from the textbook and memorized these Elements of Fiction terms. |
Test on first page of Elements of Fiction. (click here for complete notes sheet)
Complete exercise on 'Context Clues' p. 798 Read 'The Utterly Perfect Murder' p. 799. Analyze for theme according to notes sheet.
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Begin 'The Possibility of Evil' p. 172
HW - Finish reading "The Possibility of Evil" p. 172 . As you're reading, identify different types of indirect characterization the author uses to indirectly depict Ms. Strangeworth. Then, fill in the Indirect Characterization Chart with the quotes you've found (click here for template). |
On your homework you will write a paragraph. Start with a claim sentenence making a claim about Ms. Strangeworth. Back up your claim with evidence from your homework. End your paragraph with how the evidence proves the claim.
Point of View (click here for notes sheet) Point of View in-class activity (chart)
Begin "Two Kinds" p. 89.
HW - Finish "Two Kinds". We'll discuss it on Tuesday and it will be part of Wednesday's test. You'll be responsible for analyzing the stories "The Possibility of Evil", "Two Kinds", and "The Utterly Perfect Murder" on the test on Wednesday. If you need to go back and read them. Take time to do that. |
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PRESIDENTS' DAY |
Review for Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two (click here for notes sheet). Test tomorrow.
Review syllabus.
CEE evidence blocks revisited.
Of Mice and Men - cover analysis.
HW - 1) Return signed syllabus 2) Study flashcards for Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two test (click here for notes sheet) You'll be responsible for analyzing the stories "The Possibility of Evil", "Two Kinds", and "The Utterly Perfect Murder" on the test. If you need to go back and read them. Take time to do that. |
Elements of Fiction Worksheet, Week Two test. (click here for notes sheet)
Essay Vocabulary List - Day One
Of Mice and Men - cover analysis and beginning of Chapter One
HW - Finish Chapter One; quiz tomrrow |
Chapter One quiz
Essay Vocabulary List - finish copying down
CEE evidence blocks revisited.
Brainstorming for Friend/Mentor Essay
Begin Chapter Two
HW - Finish Chapter Two |
Chapter Two quiz
Challenge day - click here for the form. I would like to see everyone go to this. I am making returning this a homework assignment. If you choose not to go, just have your parents write on the form saying you've chosen not to attend.
Essay Introductions - write your introduction to your essay on your friend/mentor - see page 1146 in textbook for ideas.
Begin Of Mice and Men Chapter Three
HW - Read to page 53 by Monday.
Challenge day - click here for the form - return your form on Monday. If you don't wish to attend, have your parent write note to that effect on the form.
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Return Challenge day form
Exercise on loss.
Body paragraphs - p.1147
Begin the second half of Chapter Three
HW - Finish Chapter Three - quiz tomorrow
Return Challenge day form
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Essay Vocabulary List activity - create sentences for each vocab word. Test tomorrow
CEE body paragraphs revisited - nature hike???
Begin Chapter Four
HW - Finish Chapter Four - quiz tomorrow |
Quiz on Chapter Four
Straw game.
Work on Body Paragraphs - follow CEE format CEE Body Paragraph Construction
HW - Finish your three body paragraphs on your Friend/Mentor essay. Underline and identify your 1) claims, 2) evidence, 3) explainations of how the evidence proves the claim is true.
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Quiz on Chapter Five
Read Chapter Six aloud
Conclusions - p. 1149
Begin Chapter Five
HW - Finish Chapter Five - quiz tomorrow Type up (or neatly write) your Friend/Mentor Essay - due Monday Click here for Mr. Fox's sample essay.
Essay Vocabulary List test tomorrow |
Read Chapter Six aloud in class.
Discuss OM&M Essay. You will write it with a partner in class on Monday. Specific evidence - is your evidence specific enough? Sample BAD paragraphs with not enough specific evidence...
HW - Type up (or neatly write) your Friend/Mentor Essay |
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Turn in Friend/Mentor Essay.
In-Class Essay done with a partner. Of Mice and Men in-class essay assignment -to be done in pairs assigned by Mr. Fox. Both students will write a copy of the identical essay and turn it in with the rubric.
HW - Check your grades online. Keep going with SSR. Remember you need to log in 800 pages for an A+ by the end of the term. We'll be gining up for book report presentation dates tomorrow. |
Debrief essay.
Intro to Mythology Unit - p. 887 Begin preparing for Thematic Myth Presentations - Monday. If you are in Challenge Day, you must be in a group with other students going the same day you do.
Library - 2nd half With your group of four, choose which myth you'd like to perform. Refer to my Resources Page for good websites to find several versions of your chosen myth.
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Sign-up for book reports. Click here for the Book Report Assignment. Go to my English Resources Page and scroll down a bit to see some book report samples.
Capitalization rules (quiz on Friday). If you missed today, copy down any rules in blue that you're unfamiliar with on pages 1-3. Then, do the activity about capitalization on page 7.
HW - Begin Book Report Assignment. Keep going with SSR. Remember you need to log in 800 pages for an A+ by the end of the term.
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More Odyssey introduction p. 890 and Invocation on page 895
Capitalization rules and underlinging and using quotes for titles continued.. Copy down the basic rules on page 4-5. Do the activities on pages 6 & 8.
HW - Capitalization rules (quiz on Friday). Make flashcards if you need to.
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Capitalization rules activity and quiz
Return Of Mice and Men books
Rehearse with groups
Assign Greek Mythology FAQ project. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) Choose topics for research paper in Library.
HW -
Perpare for Thematic Myth Presentations - Monday. |
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Perform Thematic Myth Presentations |
Sample FAQ (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
Research Papers see page 977-9 in textbook. Using good quetions for FAQ - see notes sheet.
Library Research Techniques.
HW - Draft of Odyssey Character FAQ Page due Friday. Final paper due Monday. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
Bibliography activity (for easy bibliography models, see the top of my English Resources Page or use p.1165-1166 in the textbook)
Begin reading The Odyssey. The invocation of the Muses, Ch. 1.
HW - Draft of Odyssey Character FAQ Page due Friday. Final paper due Monday. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
Continue The Odyssey. Begin Chapter Nine.
This American Life - 'Telephone'
HW - Draft of Odyssey Character FAQ Page due Friday. Final paper due Monday. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
1st half of period in Media Center.
Peer Review of Odyssey Character FAQ Page due Friday. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ)
Discuss 'Telephone' and relationship to the Lotus Eaters. Begin continue with Chapter 9 and the story of the Cyclopes.
HW - Polished Odyssey Character FAQ Page due Monday. (click here for assignment sheets for Individual FAQ) |
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Turn in FAQ papers.
Start book reports.
Hero's Journey Vocabulary List - copy down and define the words if you miss it.
Begin Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Read through page seven.
Continue the story of the Cyclops, p. 903
HW - If there was a problem with the FAQ, turn it in tomorrow. I'll take off a few points, but it'll be worth getting it right. |
Continue Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Beneath your vocabulary list, list and take notes on the eight stages of the hero's journey.
Finish the story of the Cyclops, Chapter Nine.
Pretend you're soldier serving under Odysseus. Write him a two paragraph note about what you think of him as a leader. In one paragraph discuss his stregths as a leader. In the other paragraph, discuss his growth opportunities (or just weaknesses).
HW - Finish the above letter. |
Finish Hero's Journey Notes Packet. Beneath your vocabulary list, list and take notes on the eight stages of the hero's journey.
Begin the next chapter in the Odyssey, the story of Circe's island. p.916.
HW - If I gave you any instructions about your letter to Odysseus from yesterday, revise it tonight. Make sure each paragraph follows a CEE format - make a claim, give serveral pieces of specific evidence, and explain how the evidence proves the claim is true.
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Review Eight Stage Hero's Journey through The Wizard of Oz
Hero's Journey Vocabulary Activity - beneath your notes, number from one to eleven. For each cartoon, write a sentence using a vocab word to describe the picture.
Odyssey, the story of Circe's island. p.924.
HW - Study for Hero's Journey Vocabulary List test. Make flashcards if you like. I'll give you three points toward 100% if you bring them with you. |
Hero's Journey Vocabulary List test
Watch 'Will and Grace' and analyze for qualities of a hero's journey.
Circe's advice, p. 928
HW - Watch TV or a movie. Yes, watch a TV sitcom or movie with a conventional plot. For each of the eight stages, write a sentence describing the protagonist's journey through that stage. |
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Turn in TV/Movie homework
Homonyms - Test Thursday.
Odysseus' three challenges. p. 932
Personal Narrative. (click here for Personal Narrative Rubric) Draft due Friday, March 28. Polished paper due Monday, March 31 We'll work on techniques of writing good detail, quotes, and theme during the week.
Look at sample essay and rubric in textbook p. 131.
Brainstorm topics for essay. |
Homonyms continued - Test Thursday.
Odysseus' three challenges continued. p. 932
Personal Narrative. (click here for Personal Narrative Rubric) Draft due Friday, March 28. Polished paper due Monday, March 31 We'll work on techniques of writing good detail, quotes, and theme during the week.
Listen to This American Life episode - 'First Day' look for the story about the Squirrel Cop
HW - Homonyms - Test Thursday. Personal Narrative draft due for peer review in class Friday. |
Homonyms game - fill in if you're not here
Writing with literal and figurative detail - define and practice with portraits.
Time to draft Personal Narrative - draft due Friday.
HW - Homonyms - Test Thursday. Make flashcards if you'd like. |
Homonyms test.
Writing with good dialogue.
Time to draft Personal Narrative - draft due Friday.
HW - Personal Narrative draft due for peer review in class. |
Personal Narrative draft due for peer review in class.
HW - Personal Narrative draft due Monday. |
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Personal Narrative draft due for peer review in class.
Go forth on your journey! 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. Ask yourself what you are called to do? What adventure can you go on over the next two and a half weeks that you've always wanted to do? It doesn't have to be very dramatic, just interesting enough to you. (sample one, sample two, sample three, sample four) (click here for the rubric) Draft due, Friday, April 18. Final draft due, Monday, April 21.
Read the next part of the Odyssey, 'The Homecoming'. p 943
HW - If you have missed any of the readings of 'The Odyssey', catch up on your reading at home. Catch up on any work. Grades will be complete as of Friday.
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Finish our selections from the Odyssey, 'The Homecoming'. p 955
Vote on film we'll watch to compare/contrast hero's journeys with 'The Odyssey'.
We'll begin watching the film tomorrow and finish it on Friday. We'll spend the last part of Friday writing a compare/contrast essay in class. Compare/contrast writing - p. 1155
Brainstorm for 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement.
HW - If you have missed any of the readings of 'The Odyssey', catch up on your reading at home. Catch up on any work. Grades will be complete as of Friday.
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. Draft due, Friday, April 18. Final draft due, Monday, April 21.
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Copy down stages of hero's journey to take notes during the film. We know that Odysseus, a hero of the Trojan War, is called both to return his men home and act with more restraint and control. Ricky Bobby, too, is a hero, but of racecar driving. After suffering through an accident, Ricky is called to be a bigger man as well. We'll write an essay comparing/ contrasting the two hero's on Friday after we finish the film.
Begin "Talledega Nights"
HW - If you have missed any of the readings of 'The Odyssey', catch up on your reading at home. Catch up on any work. Grades will be complete as of Friday. |
FINALS DAY - 1st and 2nd period |
FINALS DAY - 3rd and 4th period |
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Spring Break |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
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Simpsons version of 'The Odyssey'
Share ideas for 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. Draft due, Friday, April 18. Final draft due, Monday, April 21. Brainstorm or begin freewriting/drafting.
Lord of the Flies Vocab List #1
LOTF Introduction
HW - 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. Draft due, Friday, April 18. Final draft due, Monday, April 21.
Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes. |
Survival Game Begin Chapter One
Choose a descriptive quote and draw a picture from Chapter One. (sample pix)
HW - Finish Chapter One Finish picture Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes. |
Chapter One Quiz - if you don't pass the quiz, you must download the Sparknotes
Liston to 'Cruelty of Children' on This American Life - the last part of the episode about the kindergarden experiment.
Begin Chapter Two
HW - Finish Chapter Two Download and print Sparknotes if you find Lord of the Flies confusing at all. Read each chapter summary before you read the chapter. Chapter quizzes will cover content not in the Sparknotes. |
Lord of the Flies Vocab List #1 - activity (make sentences with the words describing these professional cartoons)
Begin Chapter Three
HW - Finish Chapter Three
Lord of the Flies Vocab List #1 - study for tomorrow's test |
Lord of the Flies Vocab List #1 - test
Listen to letter-from-camp song (lyrics). Pretend you're on the island with the boys. Write a letter home describing your experience and feelings so far.
Begin Chapter Four
HW - 'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. Draft due, Monday, April 21. Final draft due Wednesday, April 23. |
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Peer Review of 'My Odyssey' essay - share yours and give feedback on two of your classmate's essays. ('My Odyssey' rubric)
Continue Chapter Four
HW - Finish Chapter Four
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. Draft due, Monday, April 21. Final draft due, Wednesday, April 23. |
Quiz on Chapter Four
Grammar sheets through p.4
Debates - Assign groups. Choose topics. (Debate Rubric ) 1) High School Exit Exams, 2) Anti-Patriotism, 3) Separate School Classes by Gender, 4) Gift Certificates, 5) Paying Students to Inform on Each Other, and 6) Campus Soda Pop Ban
Begin Chapter Five
HW - Finish Chapter Five
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. Draft due, Monday, April 21. Final draft due, Wednesday, April 23. |
'My Odyssey' narrative writing assignement. due in class. Share.
Finish grammar sheets through page 8.
Debates - Assign groups. Choose topics. (debate rubric) 1) High School Exit Exams, 2) Anti-Patriotism, 3) Separate School Classes by Gender, 4) Gift Certificates, 5) Paying Students to Inform on Each Other, and 6) Campus Soda Pop Ban
Begin Chapter Six
HW - Finish Chapter Six |
Debates - create a T-chart of arguments. Assign each person in your group a body paragraph to write. Each paragraph should develop an argument supporting your side or counter an argue argument against you.
Finish grammar sheets through page 10.
Begin Chapter Seven
HW - Finish Chapter Seven
Grammar quiz tomorrow. Make flashcards if you need to. Grammar #1 vocabulary terms - (click here for worksheets) |
Test on Grammar #1 vocabulary terms and worksheets
Begin film.
HW - Debates - Write your paragraphs and assemble your essays over the weekend. We'll debate and turn in the group essay Monday. 1) High School Exit Exams, 2) Anti-Patriotism, 3) Separate School Classes by Gender, 4) Gift Certificates, 5) Paying Students to Inform on Each Other, and 6) Campus Soda Pop Ban |
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Star Testing |
Star Testing
1) High School Exit Exams, 2) Anti-Patriotism, 3) Separate School Classes by Gender, 4) Gift Certificates, 5) Paying Students to Inform on Each Other, and 6) Campus Soda Pop Ban
HW - Catch up on LOTF if you're behind... |
Star Testing
Symbols in Lord of the Flies (click here for classwork sheets)
Begin Chapter Eight
HW - Finish Chapter Eight |
Star Testing
Finish Chapter Nine
Finish grammar sheets through page 11-14.
Begin Chapter Ten
HW - Finish Chapter Nine |
Star Testing
Read Chapter Nine aloud
Watch LOTF
Finish grammar sheets through page 11-14. |
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Finish grammar sheets through page 15-16.
Begin Chapter Ten
Freud Introduction - take basic notes. I'll present a few theories during the week and you'll choose one to apply to the book in an in-class essay.
HW - Finish Chapter Ten |
This American Life - 'The Kids are Alright'
Maslow's Hierarcy of Needs Notes.
Phrase Practice exercise - use your definitions to complete the exercise.
HW - Study for grammar test #2 - Fragments and Identifying Phrases.
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Grammar test #2 - Fragments and Identifying Phrases.
Read Chapter Eleven
HW - Read Chapter 12 pages 183-191. We'll finish the end of the book in class tomorrow. |
Finish Chapter 12
Give LOTF essay prompts. Write thesis. Rubric
HW - Bring some notes to class tomorrow... According to your chosen topic either re-listen to your This American Life episode portion (and take some notes on specific details you might include in your essay) or download the notes on the theory you'll be writing on (Freud or the Triune Brain Theory) This American Life - 'The Kids are Alright' - the one about the gang 'Cruelty of Children' - the last part of the episode about the kindergarden experiment. |
In-class LOTF essay |
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Watch Simpsons version of LOTF Return LOTF books
Shakespearian Language Skits - rehearse Tuesday, perform Wednesday
HW - Shakespearian Language Skits - rehearse Tuesday, perform Wednesday
R&J Vocab List #1 test Friday |
Shakespearian Language Skits - rehearse
Shakespeare Introduction - p. 983
HW - Shakespearian Language Skits - perform Wednesday
Bring textbook on Thursday to return to Library |
Shakespearian Language Skits - perform
R&J Vocab List #1 - Beneath your definitions, number one through ten. for the following caroons (click here for sheet), create sentences describing the pictures using your vocab words.
HW - Bring textbook to class to return to Library |
Vocab Sentences Activity - Beneath your definitions, number one through ten. for the following caroons (click here for sheet), create sentences describing the pictures using your vocab words.
Discuss Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet. Read Act I Scene One summary. Act out Act I, Scene One.
Drop off textbooks at library - if you forgot to bring your book, you'll have to do this on your own time.
HW - R&J Vocab List #1 test Friday Print out Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet. |
R&J Vocab List #1 test
Discuss Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet. Annotate in the margins a few scenes ahead every day. Write observations, predictions, and questions to demonstrate your thorough reading.
Act out Act I, Scene 1 and 2.
Begin watching Zefferelli version of R&J
HW - Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet. Annotate through the end of Act I. |
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Check for annotations in Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet. Sign up for Book Reports...
Punctuation Worsheets- we'll do a couple a day Punctuation Test on Friday...
Continue Act I... DWA next Tuesday...
HW - Begin Book Reports - Book Report Assignment |
Finish Act I Queen Mab Speech - pictures and quotes - Example 1 - Example 2
HW - Finish Queen Mab Pix - Example 1 - Example 2
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Write sample precis for Pre-DWA (Precis Sentences)
HW - Annotate your Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet through the end of Act II. Bring some food that we can have for a potluck as we watch the R&J party scene. |
Check Act II Sparknotes
Finish Act I and Begin Act II
HW - Study for Punctuation Test
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Punctuation Test
Begin Act II - Balcony Scene!
Write a precis for 'I am a Quitter'
HW - Book Reports begin next week... Book Report Assignment Read your Independent Reading book at your favorite cafe. |
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MEMORIAL DAY |
Begin presenting Book Reports
Read 'My 60 Second Protest' Fill in Practice DWA Outline (click here for half-page worsheet)
R&J Vocab List #2 test Friday
Continue with Act II
HW - DWA tomorrow. Rest up! |
DWA Test |
Book Reports
R&J Vocab List #2 Cartoon Activity
Continue with Act II
HW -R&J Vocab List #2 test Friday |
R&J Vocab List #2 test
Watch the beginning of R&J 90's version. |
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Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday
Finish Act II and begin Act III
HW - Bring Sparknotes tomorrow - annotate through the end of Act III. |
Watch Act II and Act III
HW - Bring Sparknotes tomorrow - annotate through the end of Act III. |
Check Sparknotes for Act III
Poetry Vocabulary activity - do beneath your copied list.
Continue with film.
HW - Keep bringing Sparknotes every day- annotate several scenes ahead from where we are. |
Appreciate some poems (click here to read) - then answer some questions using our poetry terms to analyze them (click here for questions).
Continue with film.
HW - Poetry Vocabulary terms - test on Friday |
Poetry Vocabulary terms - test
Continue with film.
HW - Annotate your Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet through the end of the play. |
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Check for annotations of your Sparknotes for Romeo and Juliet through the end of the play.
Book Reports
Finish 60's version of R&J
Acting Project - rubric - List of scenes to choose You'll perform these on Finals Day - Thursday.
HW - see Acting Project |
Book Reports
Finish 90's verison of R&J
Rehearse Acting Project - rubric
HW - see Acting Project |
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