English-9 – FULL YEAR (Freshman English)
|
All assignments are due the following
class day unless stated. |
ATTENTION: DON’T WORK TOO FAR AHEAD AS FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
NOTE: Vocabulary and Spelling Quizzes are every Friday: Lists Practice Resources
Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
After the classroom greeting (handshake) and 5 minute Journaling, |
|
students have a 2-3 minute daily activity: |
|
|
|
Mondays: Minute Mystery |
|
Tuesdays: Good News |
|
Wednesdays: Community Builder - Variety of group exercises intended to promote trust, respect and community within the classroom. |
|
Thursdays: Minute Mystery -Develops analytical thinking, deductive reasoning, and problem solving skills |
|
Fridays: Good News -Three students are chosen to stand and state something good that has happened to them this week. |
|
The following is the scope and sequence
for English 9A followed by 9B. For
some periods, the 9B course may come before the 9-A course and start on
Day 90. |
|||||
|
|
Day |
Subject / Notes / Lesson |
Read / Website |
Assignment |
Journal |
|
|
1 |
Course Description Social Patterns: “Greeting / Handshake” Community Builder
Exercise: |
None |
None |
Day 1: Write several sentences which highlight what you did during your summer vacation. If time, write specifically about the most favorite thing you did. |
|
|
2 |
Rules, Procedures First Day Power Point |
None |
None |
Day 2: Write several sentences which highlight your first day back to school. Share your best and worst experiences yesterday. If today is your first day, what did you do yesterday instead? |
|
|
3 |
True Colors Personality Testing |
Test Handout |
True Colors Reaction paper Due Day 6 |
Day 3: Respect. Is respect important? Why or why not? What does that word mean to you? Describe how you get it and why you give it. |
|
|
4 |
Writing Journals
Explained & Distributed
Part 2: True Colors Testing Roller Coaster Exercise
|
True Colors Reaction paper Due Day 6
|
Day 4: |
|
|
|
5 |
Cloze --------------- Warm-up: Transition Writing Exercise -------------- Explanation of Website Assignments ------------- Vocabulary Words Given Vocabulary Words List #1 explained --------------------- Learning Modality Test Learning Styles
Testing: ---------------------- Left / Right Brain Dominance Test
|
Handout on Learning Styles
Handout onBrain Dominance |
True Colors Reaction paper Due Tomorrow --------------------------- Vocabulary Words #1
|
Day 5: “My goals for this semester are:” |
|
|
6 |
Vocabulary Words Explained As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) ------------------------ Collect True Color reaction papers due ------------------- IMC Visit ----------------- Collect IMC Scavenger Hunt Worksheets
|
None |
IMC Handout Due Today --------------------- Vocabulary Words #1
|
Day 6: “On Saturdays, I like to…” |
|
|
7 |
911 Power Point Presentation ------------------- Study Skills: Part 1 - Environment ------------------- Study Skills Test
|
Handout on Study Skills-------------- Handout on Memory |
Quiz Day 8
|
Day 7: 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 – five years
later? How do you feel about |
|
|
8 |
Vocabulary Quiz #1 ------------------------ Vocabulary Words Explained As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) ------------------------ Study Skills: Part 2 - Skimming
|
Handout on Study Skills |
Quiz Day 12 |
Day 8: Picture Story #2 |
|
|
9 |
Study Skills: Part 3 – Note taking |
Handout on Note Taking |
Quiz Day 13
|
Day 9: If I had twenty-four hours to live, I…” |
|
|
10 |
----------------- Plot diagram – Parts of a Short Story
|
-------------- TLOL pgs. 23-25 |
Quiz Day 12 ----------------------- Highlight Key Words and Concepts in Note Taking Sheets – Due Tomorrow
|
Day 10: “If I had my own car, I…” |
|
|
11 |
Exposition: Setting, Characterization
|
Quiz Day 12
|
Day 11: “Secretly, I wish…” |
|
|
|
12 |
Vocabulary / Spelling Quizzes #1 ----------------- Inciting Moment: conflict Rising Action
|
None |
Day 12: “My children won’t have to…” |
|
|
|
13 / 14 |
9/20: MAP Test (1-221, 2-250, 3-250, 4bc-221) 9/21: MAP Test (6-221) ---------------- Climax and Dénouement -------------- Vocabulary Words Explained As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min)
|
Quiz Day 17 |
Day 13 or 14: “My most favorite vacation was”
Note: There is no Journal on MAP
|
|
|
|
15 |
In Class: Context
Clues – Vocabulary ----------------------- In Class Discuss: Read The Necklace |
TLOL pgs. 27-34 |
Quiz Day 17 --------------- TLOL Vocabulary in Action ------------ Pg. 35 Do Think Critically #2-4
|
Day 15: “I know I am losing my temper when…”
|
|
|
16 |
In Class Discuss: Read The Necklace
A short movie version: The Necklace
A home made version: |
TLOL pgs. 27-34 |
Quiz Day 17 ----------------- TLOL : Pg. 35 Do Think Critically #2-4 Due Day 18 ---------------- Journal Check: Day 24 |
Day 16: “My most memorable meal was” |
|
|
17 |
Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #3 --------------------- In Class Discuss: Read The Necklace ------------------- Journal Check: 10 extra minutes to catch-up on Journal Assignments |
TLOL pgs. 27-34 |
Finish Reading at home ----------- TLOL : Pg. 35 Do Think Critically #2-4 Due Day 18 |
Day 17: “In my neighborhood…”
|
|
|
18 |
Short Story: --------------------- Vocabulary Words Explained As partners: look-up the definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) --------------------- In Class Discuss:
|
----------- TLOL pgs. 39-57 |
Quiz Day 22 ------------- Answer Questions on:
|
Day 18: “I never knew that…” |
|
|
19 |
Short Story Writing Devices Part 1: Imagery, suspense,
tone, --------------------- In Class: Discuss:
|
----------- TLOL pgs. 39-57 |
Quiz Day 22 ------------- Answer Questions on:
|
Day 19: “I wish the president would…” |
|
|
20 |
With a partner, do TLOL P. 59 Vocabulary in action 1-5 (in class) -------------------- Short Story Writing Devices Part 2: Narrator, point-of-view, flashback --------------------- In Class Discuss:
|
----------- --------- |
TLOL P. 59 Vocabulary in Action 1-5 ------------- Quiz Day 22 ------------- Answer Questions on:
|
Day 20: “If I had $50,000 right now, I would…”
|
|
|
21 |
In Class Discuss: --------------------- Grammar in Context (in class) |
---------- |
Tomorrow ------------- Answer Questions on:
|
Day 21: Many people don’t agree with me about…”
|
|
|
22 |
Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #4 -------------------- In Class: Discuss
|
|
Answer Questions on:
|
Day 22: Choose Your Own Topic |
|
|
23 |
Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #5 Explained ----------------------- As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #5 definitions using the classroom dictionaries (10 min) -----------------------
|
Answer Questions on:
|
Day 23: Using hyperbole, describe what you had for dinner last night or for breakfast today.
|
|
|
|
24 |
In Class: Discuss --------------------- With a partner, make a Venn Diagram which shows the comparison/contrast of the two hunters (LTOT p. 1155)
|
--------Venn Diagram |
Answer Questions on: ---------------- Comparison/contrast Venn Diagram of the two hunters due Day 25
|
Day 24: “Some people seem to want only to…”
|
|
|
25 |
View in class: The Most Dangerous Game (movie–63m) ------------------------ Explain: Comparison / contrast the book with the screen play (movie) which were written by the same author ------------------
|
The Most Dangerous Game (movie)------------- ---------- TLOL p. 390-393 Comparison/Contrast Essay |
Quiz Day 27 ----------- “The Most Dangerous Game” Movie vs. Book Venn DiagramDue Day 30 |
Day 25: I believe…”
|
|
|
26 |
Special Presentation:
|
TLOL p. 390-393 Comparison/Contrast Essay |
Quiz Tomorrow ----------- “The Most Dangerous Game” Movie vs. Book Venn DiagramDue Day 30
|
Day 26: If I were five years older…”
|
|
|
27 |
Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #5 --------------------- Review for Unit Test ---------------------- In groups of 2 or 3,
plot diagram
|
The Most Dangerous Game (movie)------------- Comparison / Contrast---------- TLOL p. 390-393 Comparison/Contrast Essay |
Comparison / Contrast Essay Due Day 34 |
Day 27: “When I’m alone at home, I… |
|
|
-- |
No School
|
None |
None |
None |
|
|
28 |
Story Test #1 (Topics: Necklace/Most Dangerous Game/Short Story Terms)
|
TLOL p. 390-393 Comparison/Contrast Essay |
“The Most Dangerous Game” Movie vs. Book Venn DiagramDue Day 30 |
Day 28: “My bluest days are…”
|
|
|
29 |
Finish movie The Most Dangerous
Game ---------------- As partners: Create a Venn Diagram about the Short Story and Movie The Most Dangerous Game ---------------------------- Work in class writing
the
|
Venn Diagram--------- --------------- Format
outlines -------------------- TLOL p. 390-393 Comparison/Contrast Essay |
“The Most Dangerous Game” Movie vs. Book Venn DiagramDue Tomorrow ---------------- Comparison / Contrast Essay Rough Draft Due Day 33 Final Draft Due Day 34 |
Day 29:”People who drink…” |
|
|
30 |
Collect Venn Diagram of Movie and Book --------------- Special Presentation: Pathways to Success Pt2
|
--------------- Format
outlines
|
None |
Day 30: “To me, racism or prejudice means…” |
|
|
31 |
Explain and
demonstrate ------------- Pass out comparative/contrast
---------------- Prewriting exercise: Work on outline in class. When finished, begin rough draft
|
--------------- Format
outlines
|
Comparison / Contrast Essay Rough Draft Due Day 33 Final Draft Due Day 34
|
Day 31: “A time when I witnessed prejudice / racism or experienced it on my own was…” |
|
|
32 |
“Running with the Races” Picture Activity Intended to be an introduction to our “cultural stories.” Emphasis: How we base our judgments on how people look. -------------- Read some of the journals from Day 30 and Day 31 in class --------------- Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #6 Explained ------------------- As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #7 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; put the word in a sentence; Write a sentence using words 1-5 (10 min) --------------- Preview: Write down everything you know about the Vietnam War ---------------- Watch brief video on
the --------------- Video from the Vietnam War
|
Format
outlines
|
Comparison / Contrast Essay Rough Draft Due Tomorrow Final Draft Due Day 34 ---------------- Quiz Day 37 ------------Study Questions and Inference Chart Due Day 39 |
Day 32: “When I wake up in the morning, I…” |
|
|
33 |
Work in IMC (library) on computers typing the Comparison / Contrast Essay |
Format
outlines
|
Comparison / Contrast Essay Final Draft Due Tomorrow ---------------- Quiz Day 37 ------------Study Questions and Inference Chart Due Day 39 |
Day 33: “Before I go to bed, I…” |
|
|
34 |
Collect: Comparison / Contrast Essay ------------------ Discuss: Inference, Major and Minor Characters (Pass out inference chart) --------------- Building Background for “Where
Have You Gone, Charming Billy?” --------------- Additional Background Material --------------- Pass out study questions for “Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?” -------------------- Collect Comparison / Contrast Papers ------------------- In class discuss/read:
----------------- As partners: Write a sentence using vocabulary words 6-10 (5 min)
|
“Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?”------------- Study Questions |
Quiz Day 37 ------------Due Day 39 ------------- Inference Chart
|
Day 34: “My favorite smells are…” (Explain why) |
|
|
35 |
Special Presentation: Pathways to Success Pt3
|
None |
Quiz Day 37 ------------Due Day 39 ------------- Inference Chart
|
Day 35: “The things my Parents always say are…” |
|
|
36
|
Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #6 ------------------ In class discuss/read:
|
“Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?”------------- Study Questions |
Due Day 39 ------------- Inference Chart |
Day 36: “I think the world would be better if …” |
|
|
37 |
In class discuss/read:
|
“Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?”------------- Study Questions |
Due Day 39 ------------- Inference Chart |
Day 37: “If I were mayor of my city, the first thing I would do would be…” |
|
|
38 |
In class discuss/read:
|
“Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?”------------- Study Questions |
Due Tomorrow --------------- Inference Chart |
Day 38: “Life without________ would be miserable.” (Explain why)
|
|
|
39 |
Collect Inference Chart and Questions -------------- Special: 3-D Movie
“Shrek 2-1/2”
|
None |
None |
Day 39: “My favorite season is…” (Explain why)
|
|
|
40 |
ALL LATE OR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS OR EXAMS DUE TODAY ---------------- Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #7 Explained ------------------- As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #7 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 (10 min) ----------------- In class discuss/read:
----------------- Create a “judgment chart” for the two main characters (TLOL p 88) ---------------- Watch: Author “Amy Tan” discussion on Writing about her personal experiences
|
On Line
Text:
|
Quiz Day 49 ------------Sentences 1-5 due tomorrow ------------ Judgment Chart due day 43 |
Day 40: “My favorite weather is…” (Explain why)
|
|
|
41 |
Collect Sentences 1-5 ---------------- As partners: Write a sentence using vocabulary words 6-10 (5 min) ---------------- In class discuss/read:
------------ Watch: Interview with
the
|
On Line
Text:
|
Quiz Day 49 ------------Sentences 6-10 ------------ Judgment Chart due day 43 |
Day 41: “My earliest memory is…” |
|
|
42 |
Collect Sentences 6-10 ---------------- In class discuss/read:
---------------- As Partners: answer
“Think Critically”
|
On Line
Text:
|
Quiz Day 49 -------------- Judgment Chart due tomorrow -------------
|
Day 42: “My best friend can be counted on to…” |
|
|
43 |
---------------- As Partners: TLOL p. 102 Grammar in Context “Writing Exercise” -------------- Assignment: read “The Osage Tree” (TLOL p.105-110); Write a 100 word minimum Plot Summary – due Day 45
|
On Line
Text:
|
Quiz Day 49 ------------Read “The Osage Tree” (TLOL p.105-110); Write a 100 word minimum Plot Summary – Due Day 45
|
Day 43: “The perfect movie would include… and would star…” |
|
|
44 |
Allow reading time in class ------------------ Read “The Osage Orange Tree” (TLOL p.105-110);
|
------ -------- |
Quiz Day 49 ------------Read “The Osage Tree” (TLOL p.105-110); Write a 100 word minimum Plot Summary – Due Tomorrow
|
Day 44: “I feel I earned a grade of ___ for this quarter because…” |
|
|
|||||
|
|
45 |
Collect the Plot Summaries ----------- Discuss “The Osage Orange Tree” (TLOL p.105-110) and peer pressure ----------- Read “The Marigold” in
class
|
Osage Oranges------ -------- Peer Pressure |
Quiz Day 49 ------------Do TLOL page 85: “Think Critically” #2, 3, 4, 5 |
Day 45: None |
|
|
46 |
WKCE Testing |
None |
Quiz Day 49
|
Day 46 / 47: My most embarrassing moment was… |
|
|
47 |
WKCE Testing |
None |
Quiz Day 49
|
Day 47: Depends upon class schedule due to WKCE Testing |
|
|
48 |
WKCE Testing |
None |
Tomorrow
|
Day 47/48 The most important thing which ever happened to me was
|
|
|
49 |
Vocabulary Quiz #7 ------------- Introduce
Autobiography ------------ Media samples from Mr. Dawursk
|
None |
None |
Day 49: Free Write |
|
|
50 |
Vocabulary / Spelling Quiz #8 Explained ------------------- As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #7 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 (10 min) ----------------- Pass out English Media Project Packets; Explain in detailEnglish Contract Forms and
|
English Contract FormsEnglish Contract
|
Quiz Day 54 ---------- Sentences 1-5 due day 52 ------------ Contracts due 11/17
|
Day
50: Describe
|
|
|
51 |
Continue explaining English Media Project PacketsEnglish Contract Forms and
|
English Contract FormsEnglish Contract
Contract Clues |
Quiz Day 54 |
Day 51: Describe all places you have lived
|
|
|
52 |
Explain Contract Clues and distribute an empty copy of the contract for their final draft. -------------------- English Contract -------------- Show samples of English projects in class
|
English Contract FormsEnglish Contract
|
Quiz Day 54
|
Day 52: What do your parents do for a living; describe
|
|
|
53 |
Collect Sentences 1-5 ---------------- As partners: Write a sentence using vocabulary words 6-10 (5 min) ---------------- Continue explanation of Media Project ---------------- Poetry Devices
Explained: ------------- Devices Assignment - With a partner, read: “O What is That Sound” (TLOL 142) Find an example of the following in the poem: · Rhyme,
If there is none, then write “none.”
|
Quiz Tomorrow ---------- Sentences 6-10 due tomorrow ------------ Contracts due Tomorrow ----------- Read: “O What is That Sound” (TLOL p.142) Find device examples in the poem.
|
Day 53: My favorite memory about my parents is…
|
|
|
|
54 |
List #8 Vocabulary quiz ----------- Collect “Device assignment” ----------- Work on current and past Journal entries (20 minutes) ----------- Individual Contract
Conference
|
None |
None |
Day 54: Describe your grand parents in detail. Reflect a memory you have about them. |
|
|
55 |
Read The Gift of the Magi in class ---------- Movie Version ---------- Discuss Irony and prediction With a partner, do page (TLOL) p. 161 Grammar in Context – Pronouns #1-3
|
The Gift of the Magi |
Do TLOL pg. 159 #2,3,4 and 6
|
Day 55: Describe another relative (aunt, uncle, sister, brother, cousin) in detail. Share a memory about them. |
|
|
56 |
Reading Unit Test #3 (The Osage Orange Tree, The Marigold, The Gift of the Magi) |
None |
None |
Day 56: No Journal
|
|
|
57 |
|
None |
None |
Day 57: What are you most thankful for? Why?
|
|
|
58 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #9 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 (10 min) --------------- Discussion/Introduction to Video: The Terror of Poe Pt. 1 (Includes segments from his actual stories) --------------- Explain Autobiography Timeline Due Day 63
|
Poe Biography: Power Point Notes----------
|
Autobiography
Timeline & Tree ---------- Quiz Day 62
|
Day 58: Describe as a timeline one complete day of your Thanksgiving Vacation from morning to evening.
|
|
|
59 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #9 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 6-10 (10 min) --------------- Discussion/Introduction to Video: The Terror of Poe Pt. 2 (Includes segments from his actual stories)
|
Poe Biography: Power Point Notes |
Autobiography
Timeline & Tree
|
Day 59: If you could do something for someone else, no matter the expense, what would it be? Why?
|
|
|
60 |
Video: Biography of Poe Pt. 1 |
Poe Biography: Power Point Notes |
Autobiography
Timeline & Tree ---------- Quiz Day 62
|
Day 60: If I could make a movie or write a book about my life, the title would be… (explain why) |
|
|
61 |
Read in class:TLOL p. 207-215 |
Poe Biography: Power Point Notes-------- Notes: The Cask of Amontillado------
|
Autobiography
Timeline & Tree ---------- Tomorrow
|
Day 61: My family “is normal” or “is not normal” because… (explain your answer) |
|
|
62 |
Vocabulary List #9 Quiz------------ Lecture/Discussion;
|
Notes: The Cask of Amontillado------ |
Autobiography
Timeline & Tree
|
Day 62: My most favorite thing I have or continue to do with my family is… |
|
|
63 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #10 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 (10 min) --------------- Collect Autobiography Timelines and Family Trees----------------
|
Poe Unit Page |
Quiz Day 67
|
Day 63: Describe what you do on December 25th most years (or at least last year). Give plenty of details. |
|
|
64 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #10 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 6-10 (10 min) --------------- Lecture/Discussion; Read in Class------------ Video: Biography of Poe Pt. 4
|
Notes: Tell Tale Heart Summary--------- Text: -------
|
Quiz Day 67
|
Day 64: Write anything about your family
|
|
|
65 |
Video: Biography of Poe Pt. 5Lecture/Discussion
|
Quiz Day 67
|
Day 65: What was the best present OR the worst present you have ever received? Explain why.
|
|
|
|
66 |
Read Poe’s Poetry: Show examples of how the poem has been redone in various songs ----------- Read: TLOL p. 198-206 Do: p.204 #1-4; p. 206 #1-2. ---------- Read in class: ----------- Read in class: The Bells TLOL p. 200 -------- Show the “Tree of Terror” episode of The Simpsons doing “The Raven”
|
Text: The Raven------- Text: Annabel Lee -------- |
Tomorrow ----------- Due: Tomorrow: Read: p. 198-206 Do: p.204 #1-4; |
Day 66: My favorite television show is/was… (explain why) |
|
|
67 |
Vocabulary List #10 Quiz------------ Show examples of Poe’s Raven done as a rap song
|
Text: The Raven-------- |
Poe Unit Test day 69 |
Day 67: Write everything you know about the character Santa Clause, Chris Kringle or St. Nicholas. Use details.
|
|
|
68 |
Explain due dates for next two weeks: · Poe Test Tomorrow · Autobiography Rough Draft due day 71 · Autobiography Paper due day 74 --------- Video: Biography of Poe Pt. 6Lecture/Discussion ------------ Review Poe Biography ; Review for Poe unity test tomorrow ---------- Explain: Personal Narrative Definition: TLOL p. 490
|
Poe Biography: Power Point Notes--------
|
Poe Unit Test ---------- Rough Draft due day 70
|
Day 68: When I study or do homework at home, I… |
|
|
69 |
Edgar Allen Poe Unit Test -------------- Work on first draft in class.
|
Narrative Essay------ -------
|
Rough Draft due day 71
|
Day 69: What Christmas means to me… |
|
|
70 |
Explain: Personal Narrative
· Definition (TLOL p.131) · Basics · Rubric · Read sample paper (p.132) --------- Work on first draft in class.
|
Narrative Essay------ ------- |
Rough Draft due day 71
|
Day
70:
Play Beatles 64 Video (download)
Play from YouTube (stream) |
|
|
71 |
Peer read first draft in class |
Narrative Essay------ -------
|
Final Paper due day 74
|
Day
71: My favorite |
|
|
72 |
Type Final Draft of
Narrative
|
Narrative Essay------ ------- --------
|
Final Paper due day 74
|
Day 72: All I want for Christmas is… |
|
|
73 |
Type Final Draft of
Narrative
|
Vocabulary Words |
Final Paper due day 74
|
Day 73: I feel rushed and frustrated whenever… (explain) |
|
|
74 |
Final Draft of
Narrative ------------ Read: Charles Dickens’
Watch movie: A
Christmas Carol
|
None |
None |
Day 74: What does it mean to be a “scrooge”? Have you ever been a Scrooge? When? Why? |
|
|
75 |
Read: Charles Dickens’ Watch movie: A
Christmas Carol ---------- The Christmas Quiz
|
None |
None
|
Day 75: If I could bring peace to anyplace in the world (including my neighborhood), where would it be and why? OR My favorite holiday song is… OR My Christmas wish is… |
|
|
|
No School |
|
|
|
|
|
76 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #11 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 (10 min) --------------- Read Chapter 1 in
class --------- Talk individually with each student in class about Contract Project progress (due next week – day 82)
|
None |
Quiz Day 80 ---------- Contract Project due Day 82
|
Day 76: I have just 14 days left in the quarter. I plan to… |
|
|
77 |
Assignment: write a sentence using vocabulary #11 words 6-10; due tomorrow. --------------- As partners, identify of every character in chapter one of “Finding Forester.” Write a brief description for each. Individually: write a comment/reflection/prediction about chapter one on the “Graffiti Wall” in the classroom about the story. --------------- View the first part (up to chapter one) of the movie “Finding Forester.” ------------- For extra credit: find the “inference” in chapter one’s first two pages. ----------- Start reading chapter two of “Finding Forester” in class
|
None |
Quiz Day 80 --------------- Assignment: write a sentence using vocabulary #11 words 6-10; Due tomorrow. ------------- Identify of every character in chapter one of “Finding Forester.” Due tomorrow. ---------- Contract Project due Day 82
|
Day 77: Someone once said: “The first key to writing is to write; thinking comes later” What did he mean by that? Why? (Hint: it was Forrester) |
|
|
78 |
Read chapter two and three of “Finding Forester” in class ------------ With a partner: Describe the neighborhood Jamal lives in. Use details from chapter one and two. ----------- Pass-out 40 Questions
worksheet. Answer questions about “Find Forester” as we read and watch
the story.
|
40 Questions------- Contract Project |
Quiz Day 80 --------------- Contract Project due Day 82 ------------- 40 Questions about “Finding Forrester” Due day 84
|
Day 78: If you have close friends like Jamal, describe them. What do you do together? If you do not, describe how you imagine friends would act with each other. |
|
|
79 |
Read chapter two through four of “Finding Forester” in class ------------ View sections from chapters of movie in classroom (as time permits) |
40 Questions------- Contract Project |
Quiz Tomorrow ---------- Contract Project due Day 82 ------------- 40 Questions about “Finding Forrester” Due day 84
|
Day 79: How did or would you feel if someone stole something from you? Was Jamal right in accepting the dare to break in to the apartment and steal? Why or why not?
|
|
|
80 |
List #11 Vocabulary quiz ----------- Describe how to give a
---------- Read chapter five through seven of “Finding Forester” in class ------------ View sections from chapters of movie in classroom (as time permits)
|
40 Questions------- Contract Project |
Contract Project due Day 82 ------------- 40 Questions about “Finding Forrester” Due day 84
|
Day 80: In “Finding Forrester,” the BMW man labels Jamal as not very smart about his car. Why do you think the BMW man felt that way? Was that acceptable? Why or why not? |
|
|
81 |
No Vocabulary List
this week. Vocabulary “Bee” (lists #1-#11) Explain layout of contract project materials. Remind students about book reports, journals, and reaction forms required for projects. ------------ Watch “Finding Forrester” Movie
|
40 Questions------- ---------- |
Contract Project due Tomorrow ------------- 40 Questions and Test about “Finding Forrester” Due day 84
|
Day 81: Who do you relate to more, Jamal or Forrester? Explain your answer.
|
|
|
82 |
Contract Projects Due;
------------ Watch “Finding Forrester’ Movie
|
40 Questions-------- |
40 Questions and Test about “Finding Forrester” Due day 84
|
Day 82: Forrester said, “Bitterly disappointed teachers can be very effective or very dangerous.” What did he mean by that?
|
|
|
83 |
Contract Projects ------------ Watch “Finding Forrester’ Movie
|
40 Questions |
40 Questions
and Test
|
Day 83: In his book Forrester wrote, “The rest of those who have gone before us can not steady the unrest of those to follow.” What did he mean by that? |
|
|
84 |
Finding Forester Test ------------ 40 Questions Worksheet Due ----------- Complete a “book report”
of the story “Finding Forrester.” Choose one rounded character to
create
|
None |
“Finding Forrester” Book Report and Character Study due day 86 |
Day 84: Do you have a dream, desire or goal that you are sometimes afraid you may never achieve? Explain. |
|
|
85 |
Vocabulary Bee (lists
#1 to #11)
|
None |
“Finding Forrester” Book Report and Character Study due day 86
|
Day 85: Rate the story “Finding Forrester” on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being “amazing” and 1 being “horrible.” Explain why you gave it that rating. |
|
|
|
No School – Martin Luther King Day
|
None |
None |
None |
|
|
86 |
Collect “Finding Forrester” Book Report and Character Study Essay
|
None |
None |
Day 86: It is the end of the quarter and semester and I feel I get a grade of ___ for my effort? Defend your answer. What can I do better next semester?
|
|
|
87 |
Final Exams |
|
|
Day 87: No Journal
|
|
|
88 |
Final Exams |
|
|
Day 88: No Journal
|
|
|
89 |
Final Exams |
|
|
Day 89: No Journal
|
|
|
90 |
Exam Make-up Day |
|
|
Day 90: No Journal |
|
|
Day |
Subject / Notes / Lesson |
Read / Website |
Assignment |
Journal |
|
|
|
SEMESTER TWO |
|
|
|
|
|
91 |
Introduce the rules, procedures and expectations for the class to new or transferred students. ---------- As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #12 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 (10 min)
|
|
Quiz Day 94
|
Day 91: A new semester is also a new beginning. What will you do differently this semester? Why |
|
|
92 |
Collect Sentences 1-5 ---------------- As partners: Write a sentence using vocabulary words 6-10 (5 min) ---------------- Talk about the fads of eras. ------------ Have students do #1 on
the
|
----------Boots Worksheet |
Boots Worksheet --------- Quiz Day 94
|
Day 92: I predict that I will earn a grade of ____ for quarter 3 in the subject __________. Give a prediction for every class you have. Then state which class will be your most difficult and why.
|
|
|
93 |
Define “personal essay.”
---------- Define the sequence: chronological order ----------- Read: “Life Without
Go-Go Boots” ------------ Do the rest of the Boots Worksheet. Make the “Time Line” and answer the questions for the essay “Life Without Go-Go Boots” (TLOL p. 237)
|
Boots Worksheet --------- Quiz Day 94
|
Day 93: "High fashion has the shelf life of potato salad." What does that mean? Is it true? Why or why not? Give examples. |
|
|
|
94 |
Collect “Boots Worksheet” ------------ Author Study: Barbara Kingsolver ------------- IN CLASS: Vocabulary
in Action -------------- Vocabulary Quiz #12 ------------ Homework: “Think
Critically”
|
Vocabulary Words #13 |
Homework: “Think
Critically” Due day 95
|
Day 94: People always say to “just be yourself.” What does that mean and is it possible to do that all the time? Explain your answer. |
|
|
95 |
As partners: look-up the
Vocabulary / Spelling List #13 definitions using the classroom dictionaries;
write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 -------------- Define a “memoir.” --------------- Explain the history of Typhoid and Diphtheria (background for story) ----------- Read in class: Angela’s Ashes ----------- Think Critically (TLOL
pg 255)
|
Vocabulary Words #13 |
Quiz Day 103 ---------- Think Critically (TLOL
pg 255) |
Day 95: Describe a time you were very sick. |
|
|
96 |
As partners: Write a sentence using Finish --------------- Homework: Grammar in Context
|
Quiz Day 103 -------- Grammar in Context
|
Day 96: What would you do if we had a snow day tomorrow? Would you still want one even if you had to make up the lost school day? Explain your answer |
|
|
|
------- |
No School – Snow Day |
Vocabulary Words #13 |
Quiz Day 103 --------
|
---------- |
|
|
97 |
Collect 5 vocabulary sentences ------------- MAPS Testing |
Vocabulary Words #13 |
Quiz Day 103 --------
|
Day 97: Tell your feelings about death and/or a funeral.
|
|
|
98 |
MAPS Testing --------- |
Vocabulary Words #13 |
Quiz Day 103
|
Day 98: If I could give one piece of advice to any person in history, that advice would be... |
|
|
99 |
Collect Grammar in Context, ------------- Vocabulary Quiz #13 ----------- Write a “Letter to the Editor”
assignment TLOL p. 256 Writing Options #3 -------------- Read “Focus Your
reading” --------------
|
Letter to the Editor--------
|
Quiz Day 103 -------- TLOL p. 256 |
Day 99: The Packers have won the Super Bowl. Give your impressions from the game, your opinion about the teams, or your feelings about football as a whole.
|
|
|
100 |
MAPS Testing |
Letter to the Editor-------- |
Quiz Day 103 -------- TLOL p. 256
|
Day 100: The best lesson my grandparent (or parent or any relative) ever taught me was... |
|
|
101 |
Collect “Letter to the Editor” ---------- Vocabulary in Action TLOL p. 270 #1-10 (Exit assignment) ------------ Read “Unfinished
Business” | ----------- Make a “Main Idea” list of at least 5 ideas expressed in the non-fiction interview “Unfinished Business.” Continue reading
“Unfinished Business” |
|
Quiz Day 103 ---------- Main idea list due Day 103 |
Day 101: Tell five things you'd like to do on your next birthday. |
|
|
|
102 |
Finish reading
“Unfinished Business” |
|
|
Quiz Day 103 ---------- Main idea list due Day 103 |
Day 102: Imagine a friend of yours is considering whether to take steroids. What would you tell that friend to persuade him or her not to do that? |
|
|
103 |
Collect “Main Idea” List -------------- Write a one page Obituary: You are 50 years older when you die. What will your obituary state are your most significant achievements? What impact will you make on society and your family? --------------- 24 Hour Unfinished
Business: No one knows when a person will die. It can come
suddenly. Our story is called “Unfinished Business” and reminds us that
we too have unfinished business in our life. Within 24 hours, contact someone
who has made an impact on your life and say “thank you” or “I love you” OR
resolve an issue with someone by asking for forgiveness or by forgiving
someone. You will write about this on --------------- Vocabulary Words #13 Quiz
|
|
Obituary Assignment Due Day 104 -------------- 24 Hour Unfinished Business Due Day 104 |
Day 103: In 20 years, I will be... |
|
|
104 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #13 definitions using the classroom dictionaries --------------- Read Day 104 24 Hour Unfinished Business journals in class. ------------- Read Obituaries in class.
|
Quiz Day 108 |
Day 104: Share your 24 hour “unfinished Business” story |
|
|
|
105 |
Central HS Counseling Presentation: Safety and Wellness
|
Quiz Day 108 |
Day 105: I was most angry when... |
|
|
|
106 |
Central HS Counseling Presentation: Safety and Wellness
|
Quiz Day 108 |
Day 106: Free Write |
|
|
|
107 |
Central HS Counseling Presentation: Safety and Wellness |
Quiz Tomorrow |
Day 107: Tell about an event in your life that has caused a change in you.
|
|
|
|
108 |
Vocabulary List #14 Quiz --------------- Notes on African
American --------------- Explain: Author Study Mini-Project Due Day 120
|
Part 1: ------------- |
Due Day 120 |
Day 108: My worst mistake was... |
|
|
109 |
Reading Unit Test --------------- Notes on African
American
|
Part 2:
|
Due Day 120 |
Day 109: Do you believe in love at first sight? |
|
|
110 |
Notes on African
American
|
Due Day 120 |
Day 110: Describe a dream that you had recently. Provide as many details as possible.
|
|
|
|
111 |
Notes on African
American
|
Due Day 120
|
Day 111: If you could design one room in a house to suit only your needs, what would it look like? (For example, would someone have a desk made of chocolate?)
|
|
|
|
112 |
Read Author Study “Maya Angelou” TLOL pgs. 476-479 ----------- Watch biography of Maya Angelou ----------- Notes on African
American
|
Author Study Mini-Project |
AA Literature Unit Test Day 118 ----------- Due Day 119 |
Day 112: Do you believe in love at first sight? Explain your response |
|
|
113 |
IMC Mini-Project Work Day |
Author Study Mini-Project |
AA Literature Unit Test Day 118 ----------- Due Day 119 |
Day 113: If you and your best friend could have a free limo for 24 hours, where would you go and what would you do?
|
|
|
114 |
Notes on African
American
|
Part 4: ---------------Author Study Mini-Project
|
AA Literature Unit Test Day 118 ----------- Due Day 119
|
Day 114: You have the freedom to travel to any city or country in the world. Where would you go and why? |
|
|
115 |
Read Excerpt from autobiography AND poem: “I Know Why the Cages Bird Sings” (TLOL pgs. 481-489) |
Author Study Mini-Project------- |
AA Literature Unit Test Day 118 ----------- Due Day 119
|
Day 115: What
would you do if you were president of the |
|
|
116 |
Vocabulary List #15 Quiz ------------ Read “New
Directions” ------------ Read: “Encounter with TLOL pgs. 501-503 --------- Watch: Angelou’s Reflections on MLK
|
Author Study Mini-Project |
AA Literature Unit Test Day 118 ----------- Due Day 119 |
Day 116: You have an extra $100,000 to give away; you cannot spend it on yourself. What would you do with the money?
|
|
|
117 |
IMC Mini-Project Work Day |
Author Study Mini-Project---------- Author Study Mini-Project |
AA Literature Unit Test Tomorrow -------- Due Day 120
|
Day 117: The qualities that make a best friend are...
|
|
|
|
No School
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No School
|
|
|
|
|
|
118 |
AAA Literature Unit Test Take Home Test |
Author Study Mini-Project---------- Author Study Mini-Project
|
Due Tomorrow |
Day 118: If you were an insect, what kind would you be and why?
|
|
|
119 |
Collect / Present
|
|
|
Day 119: Describe your room at home in detail. What are you proudest of and why?
|
|
|
120 |
Present
|
|
|
Day 120: What is something you dislike about yourself?
|
|
|
121 |
Present
|
None |
None |
Day 121: FREE WRITE |
|
|
122 |
Present ----------- Look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #15 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 1-5 |
Vocabulary Words #15 |
Sentences for words ----------- Quiz Day 126
|
Day 122: Tell about something you believe very strongly in (religion, country, philosophy, etc).
|
|
|
123 |
Present ----------- Look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #15 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write a sentence using vocabulary words 6-10 ---------- Grammar Review Lesson: Do sentences in
class.
|
Vocabulary Words #15------- |
Sentences for words ----------- Quiz Day 126
|
Day 123: What is something you do well? |
|
|
124 |
Read in Class: Do: pg. 754 #7: “Think About”
|
Vocabulary Words #15 |
TLOL P. 754 #7 Due Day 125 ----------- Quiz Day 126
|
Day 124: FREE WRITE |
|
|
125 |
Collect: TLOL P. 754 #7 ----------- Grammar Review Lesson:
--------- Assignment:
|
Vocabulary Words #15----- ------
|
Due Day 126 ----------- Quiz Day 126
|
Day 125: Describe something green at your home, at school, in your locker, or that you are currently wearing. Be specific in your description. Use “colorful” adjectives. |
|
|
126 |
Extra Credit: See Central’s fall play: 12 Angry Jurors Bring back the program signed by the director for quiz category extra credit ------------ Correct in class: ------------ Vocabulary Quiz #15 Quiz ------------- Grammar Review Lesson:
|
Run-on Sentences and Fragments |
None |
Day 126: The commercial says, “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.” What is a good neighbor? Describe it in detail. |
|
|
127 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #15 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-5 ------------- Grammar Review Lesson:
Finish ---------- Teach: Clauses and Phrases TLOL Pgs. 1195 ---------
|
Vocabulary Words #16 |
Grammar Practice #1-5;
--------- Adjective Clause Assignment: TLOL – “Grammar in Context” #1-5 pg. 756 Due Tomorrow --------- Quiz Day 131 |
Day 127: What is the worst thing parents can do to their children? |
|
|
128 |
As partners: Using Vocabulary / Spelling List #16 definitions, write sentences using vocabulary words 6-10 ---------- Grammar Review Lesson: --------- Adverb Clause Assignment: TLOL – “Grammar in Context” #1-5 pg. 841 ---------
|
Vocabulary Words #16---------
|
Adverb Clause Assignment: TLOL - “Grammar in Context” #1-3 pg. 786 Due Tomorrow --------- Adverb Clause Assignment: TLOL – “Grammar in Context” #1-5 pg. 841 Due Tomorrow --------- Quiz Day 131
|
Day 128: What is your favorite time of day? |
|
|
129 |
Grammar Review Lesson: #1-4 pg. 450
|
Vocabulary Words #16 |
Verb Tenses Assignment: TLOL – “Grammar in Context” #1-4 pg. 450; Due Tomorrow ------------ Quiz Day 131
|
Day 129: What is your idea of a dull evening?
|
|
|
130 |
Action Verbs Assignment: #1-5 pg. 465
|
Vocabulary Words #16 |
Action Verbs
Assignment: #1-5 pg. 465; Due tomorrow -------- Tomorrow
|
Day 130: What is the best way to treat meddlesome people?
|
|
|
131 |
Vocabulary Quiz #16 Quiz -------- As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #18 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-10 -------------
March Madness (shortened class)
|
Vocabulary Words #18 |
Grammar Quiz |
Day 131: What is something you are optimistic about? |
|
|
132 |
Grammar Quiz Covers: run-on sentences, fragments, nouns, pro-nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, clauses and phrases (noun clauses, adverb clauses, adjective clauses), and confusing words
|
Vocabulary Words #18--------- run-on
sentences, fragments,
|
Quiz Day 136
|
Day 132: What is something you are pessimistic about?
|
|
|
133 |
Read Detective Unit --------- Read non-fiction
article -------- Discuss author Lois Duncan
|
Vocabulary Words #18------- |
Read: “Who Killed my Daughter” TLOL pgs 757-758 Do “Your Turn” #1-3 pgs 757-758 Due tomorrow ---------- Quiz Day 136
|
Day 133: What is your most indispensable possession and why?
|
|
|
134 |
Read “Wasp’s Nest” ----------- Discuss Author -------- Do “Thinking” pg 768 #1-4 --------
|
Vocabulary Words #18-------- “Wasp’s Nest” |
Read “Wasp’s Nest” Do “Thinking” pg 768 #1-4; Due tomorrow -------- Quiz Day 136
|
Day 134: What is the meaning of "He laughs best who laughs last"?
|
|
|
135 |
Read as parts (3 men,
2 woman) ---------- Discuss the true history behind the play.
|
Vocabulary Words #18-------- |
Finish reading Do TLOL pg. 784: #1-4 --------- Quiz Tomorrow |
Day 135: What is your favorite song and why?
|
|
|
136 |
Vocabulary List #17 Quiz -------- Watch “The Theft of the Royal Ruby” by Agatha Christie Pt1 / Pt2 / Pt3 / Pt4 ---------- Assignment: Write your own
|
“The Theft
of the Royal Ruby” Movie:
|
Mystery Story |
Day 136: What is the best birthday present you ever received?
|
|
|
137 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #19 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-10 ------------- Define: Situational Irony -------- Read in class: “The
Great Taos Bank Robbery” by Tony Hillerman
|
Vocabulary Words #19------- --------- |
Read “The Great Taos Bank Robbery” by Tony Hillerman; TLOL 788-795; Do pg. 796 #2-4; Due tomorrow -------- Mystery Unit Test --------- Quiz Day 141 ------- Mystery Story
|
Day 137: What is your favorite holiday? What makes this holiday special?
|
|
|
138 |
Read On Your Own: |
Vocabulary Words #19--------- |
Mystery Unit Test -------- Mystery Story --------- Quiz Day 141
|
Day 138: MOST IMPORTANT Write five things you consider MOST important to your in life now. These are things you would give up other things for. Be specific. LIKE ALOT Write three things you like, but are NOT the most important to you right now. These are things you like, but would not give up other things for. Be specific
|
|
|
139 |
Watch in class:
“Sorry, The Right Number” (TLOL pgs 824-839);
|
Vocabulary Words #19--------- |
Mystery Story --------- Quiz Day 141
|
Day 139: DON’T LIKE Write five things you DO NOT LIKE right now and find offensive, rude or distasteful to you. If you have a choice, these are things you would avoid at all costs. ONE THING IN THE WORLD If you could change ONE thing in the world, what would it be? Why? Be specific.
|
|
|
140 |
IMC Day to type the -------------- |
Vocabulary Words #19--------- |
Mystery Story --------- Quiz Tomorrow
|
Day 140: You are the dictator of the entire world. If you were to create three rules in order for society to live together better, what would they be? How would your enforce your rules?
|
|
|
141 |
Vocabulary List #19 Quiz -------- Mystery stories due; collect --------- Read Mystery Papers in class -------- In Class: 1) Valyuse Island Activity; 2) Valyuse Island Voting (Judgments)
|
None |
Mystery Unit Test Next Day |
Day 141: PERSONAL A mission statement is a sentence or set of phrases which tell
the purpose of a company or organization and set the vision for their
future. Based upon your answers on days 138-140, what would you say is
your “purpose in life?”
|
|
|
142 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #20 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-10 ------------- Mystery Unit Test
|
Vocabulary Words #20 |
Vocabulary Words #20Quiz Day 146 |
Day 142: What is your favorite book and why?
|
|
|
143 |
History of Shakespeare Pt. 1 Read TLOL pgs 783-987 -------- Globe Theatre History -------
|
Vocabulary Words #19------Shakespeare PowerPoint |
Quiz Day 146 |
Day 143: What are your families’ tradititons during Spring break (Easter)?
|
|
|
144 |
History of Shakespeare Pt. 2 --------- Movie: Shakespeare |
Vocabulary Words #20------ |
Vocabulary Words #20Quiz Day 146 |
Day 144: What is something that really bugs you?
|
|
|
145 |
Read TLOL p. 987 ----------- Introduction of
Characters ------------ Explanation of
Shakespearean ----------- Read Romeo and
Juliet in class;
|
Vocabulary Words #20------ |
Tomorrow |
Day 145: What is the best advice you ever received? |
|
|
146 |
Vocabulary List #18 Quiz ------------ Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 1:scene2
|
------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
None |
Day 146: What is something that makes you feel sad? |
|
|
147 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #21 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-6 -------------- Explain “Shakespeare Newspaper” Project Due Day 152 -------------- Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 1:scene3 ------------ Read Act 1 and 2 from Romeo and Juliet TLOL pgs. 991-1042 Do pg. 1043 #1-5 by Day 149 ----------- Make a day-by-day
calendar of the events in the play starting on Sunday
|
Vocabulary Words #21------ |
Quiz Day 149 ----------- Read: Romeo and
Juliet: Do pg. 1043 #1-5 ----------- Make a day-by-day
calendar of the events in the play starting on Sunday
|
Day 147: If you could pick another era (period in time) to live, what would it be? Why? |
|
|
148 |
Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 1:scene 4-5 ---------- Video Sequence: |
Vocabulary Words #21------ |
Tomorrow ---------- Read: Romeo and
Juliet: ----------- Make a day-by-day
calendar of the events in the play starting on Sunday
|
Day 148: What would happen if you could fly whenever you wanted? When would you use this ability? |
|
|
149 |
Collect TLOL P.1043 #1-5 ---------- Vocabulary List #21 Quiz ------------ Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 2: Scene1
|
Romeo and Juliet Website |
Read Romeo and
Juliet ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading.
|
Day 149: What would happen if there were no television? Why would this be good? bad? |
|
|
|
No School – Spring Break
|
Romeo and Juliet Website |
Read Romeo and
Juliet ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading.
|
|
|
|
150 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #22 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-10
Read Romeo and Juliet Act 2: scene 2-3
|
Vocabulary Words #22------ Romeo and Juliet Website
|
Vocabulary Words #20Quiz Day 154 ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading.
|
Day 150: If you could change one thing in your family it would be… Explain why. |
|
|
151 |
Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 2:scene 4-5 |
Vocabulary Words #22------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Vocabulary Words #22Quiz Day 154 ----------- Read: Romeo and
Juliet:
|
Day 151: What animal are you? Explain your answer. |
|
|
152 |
Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 3:scene 1 |
Vocabulary Words #22------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Vocabulary Words #22Quiz Day 154 ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading.
|
Day 152: Who is the funniest family member or friend you know? Why are they funny? Give examples. |
|
|
153 |
Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 3: scene 2-3 |
Vocabulary Words #22------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Vocabulary Words #22Quiz Tomorrow ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading.
|
Day 153: Catch-up Day and Free Write |
|
|
154 |
Vocabulary List #22 Quiz -------- Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 3:scene 4 |
Romeo and Juliet Website |
Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading. |
Day 154: If you could create your own school subject, what would it be? What would it include as lesson plans? |
|
|
155 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #23 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-10 --------- Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 3:scene 5
|
Vocabulary Words #23------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Vocabulary Words #23Quiz Day 154 ----------- Read: Romeo and
Juliet:
|
Day 155: What did you do over spring break? Be specific. |
|
|
156 |
Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 4:scene 1-3 |
Vocabulary Words #23------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Vocabulary Words #23Quiz Day 154 ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading. |
Day 156: Describe someone who drives you crazy. Do not give their name, instead use Jane for a girl and John for a guy.
|
|
|
157 |
Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 4:scene 4-5 |
Vocabulary Words #23------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due on the last day of reading. ---------- Read: Romeo and
Juliet: -------- Vocabulary Words #23 Tomorrow
|
Day 157: What do you think makes someone an adult? Be specific and explain your answer.
|
|
|
158 |
Vocabulary List #23 Quiz -------- Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 5:scene 1-2 |
Romeo and Juliet Website |
Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due day 161. |
Day 158: What is your favorite “pick-me up?” Something that really makes you feel better. Why?
|
|
|
159 |
Maps Testing: Romeo and Juliet Essay (based on 13 questions) due on day |
Romeo and Juliet Website
|
Romeo and Juliet Essay (based on 13 questions) due on day 162 -------- Vocabulary Words #23Quiz Day 154 ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due day 161.
|
Day 159: Free Write
|
|
|
160 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #24 definitions using the classroom dictionaries; write sentences using vocabulary words 1-10 -------- Read Romeo and Juliet in class Act 5: scene 3 -------- Review for Romeo and Juliet Tests
|
Vocabulary Words #24------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Romeo and Juliet Essay (based on 13 questions) due on day 162 -------- Vocabulary Words #24Quiz Day 167 ----------- Day-by-Day calendar starting on Sunday due Tomorrow. --------- Romeo and Juliet FACTS Test -- Tomorrow
|
Day 160: You are a turkey. Explain why I should NOT eat you for dinner. Use details and create a good argument. |
|
|
161 |
Romeo and Juliet FACTS Test
|
Vocabulary Words #24------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Romeo and Juliet Essay (based on 13 questions) due TOMORROW -------- Vocabulary Words #24Quiz Day 167 --------- Romeo and Juliet ESSAY/SHORT ANSWER Test -- Tomorrow
|
Day 161: TBA |
|
|
162 |
Romeo and Juliet ESSAY/SHORT ANSWER Test ---------- Collect Romeo and Juliet Essay (based on 13 questions) due Today
|
Vocabulary Words #24------ Romeo and Juliet Website |
Vocabulary Words #24Quiz Day 167 |
Day 162: TBA |
|
|
163 |
Romeo and Juliet Movie PT1 |
Vocabulary Words #24
|
Vocabulary Words #24Quiz Day 167 |
Day 163: TBA |
|
|
164 |
MAPS TESTING ( |
Vocabulary Words #24
|
Vocabulary Words #24Quiz Day 167 |
Day 164: TBA |
|
|
165 |
Romeo and Juliet Movie PT2
|
Vocabulary Words #24 |
Vocabulary Words #24Quiz Day 167 |
Day 165: TBA |
|
|
166 |
Romeo and Juliet Movie PT3
|
Vocabulary Words #24 |
Vocabulary Words #24Quiz Day Tomorrow |
Day 166: TBA |
|
|
167 |
Vocabulary List #24 Quiz -------------- Romeo and Juliet Movie PT4 -------------- Read TLOL pgs. 887-891; Do “Your Turn” on pgs. 890-891. ------------ Video Segments:
|
None |
Read TLOL pgs.
887-891; |
Day 167: TBA |
|
|
168 |
Extended “Good News” (Extemporaneous Speaking) -------------- Lesson: Mythology Pt1 PowerPoint
|
Mythology |
None |
Day 168: TBA |
|
|
169 |
Lesson: Mythology Pt2 Powerpoint
|
Mythology |
None |
Day 169: TBA |
|
|
|
NO SCHOOL |
|
|
|
|
|
170 |
As partners: look-up the Vocabulary / Spelling List #25 definitions using the classroom dictionaries ---------- Lesson: Odyssey Background PowerPoint ---------- Video Segments: Birth of Odysseus’ Son (Telemachus) ---------- Read: Odyssey TLOL pgs. 895-897 ---------- Video Segments:
|
Odyssey Background---------Odyssey Map |
Vocabulary Words #25Quiz Day 174 |
Day 170: TBA |
|
|
171 |
Read: Odyssey TLOL pgs. 898-913 ------- Video Segments: · Cyclops --------- Read: Odyssey TLOL pgs. 916-925 -------- Video Segments: · Aeolus · Circe
|
Odyssey Map |
Vocabulary Words #25Quiz Day 174 |
Day 171: What is your favorite cable or satellite station?
Why? If you could create your own station, what would it be? Why? Describe.
|
|
|
172 |
Read: Odyssey TLOL p. 928 (intro) ------- Video Segments: ----------- Read: Odyssey TLOL pgs. 928-937 ----------- Video Segments: · The Sirens (From an older movie version) · Scylla (Movie is Not Accurate to Text) ----------- Read: Odyssey TLOL pgs. 937 (close) ----------- Video Segments: · Poseidon and King Alcinous (Trinacia)
|
Odyssey Map |
Vocabulary Words #25Quiz Day 174 |
Day 172: What part of the story “The Odyssey” do you like most so far? Why? Do you prefer “The Odyssey” or “Romeo and Juliet?” Why? |
|
|
173 |
Vocabulary Quiz #25 ----------- Read: Odyssey TLOL pgs. 942-954 ----------- Video Segments: · Penelope’s Suiters1 (Disguise) · Penelope’s Suiters2 (Penelope & Odysseus) · Penelope’s Suiters3 (The competition) ---------- Read: Odyssey TLOL pgs. 955-964 ---------- Video Segments: · Penelope’s Suiters4 (Competition to end)
|
Odyssey Map |
Vocabulary Words #25Quiz Day Tomorrow |
Day 173: The Odyssey is about completing life’s journey. Where do you hope to be on your Journey in 18 years? (about 33 years old) Give details; be specific.
|
|
|
174 |
Finish Odyssey ---------- Final Exam Review
|
Odyssey Map------ Online Video: (NOTE: This movie version is NOT completely accurate to the text)
|
None |
Day 174: TBA |
|
|
175 |
Final Exam |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
