Day Assigned

Common Core

Topic / Lecture

Internet

Assignment

Journal

1

Introduction to Course /
Pre-testing

 

Course Expectations
Classroom Rules

 

None

Brown Bag Speech Day 4

None

2

Introduction to Course /
Pre-testing

True Colors Testing

True Colors Testing

True Colors Explained

True Colors Power Point

Brown Bag Speech Day 4

None

3

Introduction to Course /
Pre-testing

Finish True Colors Explanation

Learning Modality Testing

True Colors Testing

True Colors Explained

True Colors Power Point

Brown Bag Speech Day 4

None

4

SPEECH:  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Brown Bag Speech

Brown Bag Speech

1 minute minimum

2 minutes max.

Brown Bag Speech

Brown Bag Speech

None

5

SPEECH:  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

 

Brown Bag Speech

1 minute minimum

2 minutes max.

Brown Bag Speech

Brown Bag Speech

None

 

6

SPEECH:  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Brown Bag Speech

1 minute minimum

2 minutes max.

Brown Bag Speech

Brown Bag Speech

Day 6: My goals for this semester are:”

 

7

SPEECH: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Brown Bag Speech

1 minute minimum

2 minutes max.

Brown Bag Speech

Brown Bag Speech

Day 7: “On Saturdays, I like to…”

 

8

SPEECH: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Finish Brown Bag Speeches as needed due to absence or do-over

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Lecture/Discussion:
Plot Diagrams / Terms Pt2

Plot Diagram

Notes

Day 8: This video presentation was on person’s viewpoint and reaction to 911.  What is your reaction to 911?  How did you feel when it happened? Who did you blame? How do you feel today – years later? How do you feel about America? Safe? Unsafe? Write your comments and reactions to 911 and the presentation.  Minimum of 1 page.

 

9

VOCABULARY: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

 

Vocabulary List #1 assigned.

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As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries
(10 min)

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Lecture/Discussion:
Plot Diagrams / Terms Pt2

 

Plot Diagram

Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday

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Notes

Day 9: If I had twenty-four hours to live, I…”

10

 

 

Lecture/Discussion:
Plot Diagrams / Terms  Pt3

 

Plot Diagram

Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday

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Notes

Day 10: “If I had my own car, I…”

11

 

Lecture/Discussion:
Plot Diagrams / Terms Pt4

Plot Diagram

 

Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday

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Notes

Day 11: “Secretly, I wish…”

12

 

Lecture/Discussion:
Plot Diagrams / Terms Pt5

Plot Diagram

 

Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Friday

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Notes

Day 12: “My children won’t have to…”

13

VOCABULARY: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

Vocabulary Quiz #1

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Literary Analysis Discussion

Literary Analysis (video)

 

Vocabulary Quiz

 

Day 13: “My most favorite vacation was

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Vocabulary List #2 assigned.

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As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries
(10 min)

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Short Story:

Writing Devices #1

 

Writing Devices

Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Friday

Day 14: FREE WRITE

15

 

Writing Devices #2

Writing Devices

Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Friday

Day 15: “I know I am losing my temper when…”

 

16

 

Writing Devices #3

Writing Devices

 

Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Friday

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Unit One Test Tomorrow

Day 16: “My most memorable meal was”

17

 

 

Unit One Test on Plot Diagram, Literary Analysis (video), and 
Writing Devices

 

Test

Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Friday

Day 17: “In my neighborhood…”

 

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VOCABULARY: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)


Vocabulary Quiz #2

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Discuss Suspense (p. 5)

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On Demand Writing:
ACT Preparation – 30 minute to write a 5 paragraph “persuasive essay.”

 

 

Day 18: “I never knew that…”

19

 

 

Vocabulary List #3 assigned.

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As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries
(10 min)

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Continue Reading “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” (PHL 6-20)

Text: Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket

 

Day 19: “I wish the president would…”

20

 

Continue Reading “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” (PHL 6-20)

Text: Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket


Vocabulary Quiz #3
on Friday

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Answer Questions
PHL Page 20 #1-6

Day 20: “If I had $50,000 right now, I would…”

 

21

 


Discuss Questions/Answers:
PHL Page 20 #1-6

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Grammar Lesson NOUN TYPES
PHL p. 22

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Discuss: Author’s Perspective / Comparing Literary Works (PHL 29)

 

 

Day 21: Many people don’t agree with me about…”

 

22

 

Read: excerpt from
 View From the Summit

Everest Resources

Everest Facts

Text (download): View From the Summit

 

Vocabulary Quiz #3
on Friday

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Day 22: Choose Your Own Topic

23

 

Vocabulary Quiz #3

 

 

Day 23: Using hyperbole, describe what you had for dinner last night or for  breakfast today.

 

24

 

 

Vocabulary List #4 assigned.

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As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries
(10 min)

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Day 24: “Some people seem to want only to…”

 

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Text Coding & Annotation Explained

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Practice in class

·         How to Text Code

·         Text Coding Key

·         Text Coding Example

 

Vocabulary Quiz #4
on Thursday

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Day 25: I believe…”

 

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Text Coding & Annotation
Practice in class

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Assignment: Text code and Annotate the article: Mount Everest

·         How to Text Code

·         Text Coding Key

·         Text Coding Example

 

Vocabulary Quiz #4
on Friday

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Text Code article:
Mount Everest – Due Day 28

 

Day 26: If I were five years older…”

 

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Vocabulary Quiz #4

 

 

Day 27: “When I’m alone at home, I…

28

 

 

Vocabulary List #5 assigned.

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As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries
(10 min)

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Hillary Dies

Video: Remembering Edmund Hillary

 

Comparison / Contrast of the two Everest Essays

 

Day 28: “My bluest days are…”

 

29

 

 

Explain a Venn Diagram; Demonstrate

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In Groups, create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the two Everest accounts.

 

 

·      Venn Diagram Form

 

·      Compare / Contrast Ideas in Reading

 

·      How to Use a Venn Diagram

 

·      Introduction to Reading Skills: Compare and Contrast

 

Vocabulary Quiz #5
on Friday

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Day 29:”People who drink…”

30

 

Share / Discuss Venn Diagram results; Determine “quality” comparisons

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Discuss the “High 5” Essay Layout

 

·         Writing Rubrics for All Composition

·         Pre-Writing Power Point Notes

·         High 5 Format

 

Vocabulary Quiz #5
on Friday

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Day 30: “To me, racism or prejudice means…”

31

 

Read some essays from first “On Demand” persuasive exercise.

Persuasive Essay Format

 

Vocabulary Quiz #4
on Friday

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Day 31: “A time when I witnessed prejudice / racism or experienced it on my own was…”

32

 

Vocabulary Quiz #5

 

 

Day 32:  “When I wake up in the morning, I…”

33

 

 

Vocabulary List #6 assigned.

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As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries
(10 min)

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Day 33: “Before I go to bed, I…”

34

 

 

 

 

Vocabulary Quiz #6
on Friday

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Day 34: “My favorite smells are…” (Explain why)

35

 

 

 

 

Vocabulary Quiz #6
on Friday

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Day 35: “The things my Parents always say are…”

36

 

 

 

 

Vocabulary Quiz #6
on Friday

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Day 36: “I think the world would be better if …”

37

 

 

 

 

Day 37: “If I were mayor of my city, the first thing I would do would be…”

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Day 38: “Life without________ would be miserable.” (Explain why)

 

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Day 39: “My favorite season is…” (Explain why)

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

Day 40: “My favorite weather is…” (Explain why)

 

41

 

 

 

 

Day 41: “My earliest memory is…”

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Day 42: “My best friend can be counted on to…”

43

 

 

 

 

Day 43: “The perfect movie would include… and would star…”

44

 

 

 

 

Day 44: “I feel I earned a grade of ___ for this quarter because…”

45

 

 

 

 

 

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48

 

 

 

 

 

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