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End of the year calendar
May 22, 2017
Romeo and Juliet Performance!
Homework: Books Seller's Project
May 19, 2017
Roots Post Test
Body Biography Work
Homework: Performance practice and written analysis
May 18, 2017
Performance Practice
Homework: Practice performance! and Scene analysis - double check rubric for directions on the three written parts of the analysis.
May 16-17, 2017
5/16 - Shakespeare Uncovered video & notes
5/17 - Performance practice
Homework: Performance Practice - don't forget the written analysis!
May 15, 2017
Act V discussion - Act 5 Newspaper article + headline
Irony Review - Video
Homework: Performance practice/Independent reading
May 12, 2017
Roots 20 Quiz
R & J Body Biography Work Time
Homework: Act V handout/Play Performance/Independent Novel reading
May 11, 2017
Read Act V & discussed
Act V handout due Monday
Play Performance Rubric discussed and handed out
Homework: Roots 20/Act V handout/ Group performance
May 10, 2017
Act 3-4 Quiz
Group Work Time - Character Groups & Performance groups
Romeo & Juliet performance 2nd and 3rd hour today!!
Homework: Play Reflection/Roots 20 Friday
May 9, 2017
Watched Act 3 and part of Act 4
Class work time
(5th hour Med-Flight Demo)
Homework: Act 4 Packet due Wednesday/Act 3-4 Quiz Wednesday/Last Roots quiz Friday!!!
May 8, 2017
Listened to Act 4 - discussed as we read
Watched Part of Act 3
Homework: Act 4 packet - due Wednesday/Act 3&4 Quiz Wednesday/Roots 20 Friday
May 5, 2017
Roots 19 Quiz
Body Biography poster work time
Homework: Act 3 Chorus & Constructed Response - Please type both on the same paper -Due Monday
May 4, 2017
Watched Romeo & Tybalt's fight
Finished listened to Act 3.5
Act 3 Discussion Questions
Homework: Complete Discussion Topic by midnight/ Chorus and Act 3 Constructed Response due Monday
Roots 19 Friday
May 3, 2017
Listened to Act 3
We'll finish listening to Act 3 Thursday
Homework: Discussion Topic/ Act 3 Chorus Writing - begin writing a Chorus for Act 3 & prepare 1 discussion questions for Thursday
May 2, 2017
Watched Act 2
Began listening to Act 3.1
Homework: Begin Act 3 Study Guide and Vocabulary sheet/Choose performance scene by Friday
May 1, 2017
Act 1-2 Quiz
Group Discussion Work Time
Homework: Portfolio work/Decide what scene you want to perform - need to know by Friday
Still missing a few Romeo and Juliet Permission slips. Also looking for parent chaperones! Email Mrs. Clark if you're interested.
April 28,2017
Roots 18 Quiz/SSR 1 Pager Collected
Act 2 Homework packet - remember to complete the first two pages and choose a writing prompt on the third page - due Monday
Body Biography intro and outlining.
Homework: Play Permission Slips/Act 1-2 quiz Monday/Act 2 packet
April 27, 2017
Reviewed Scene 1 of Act 2
Listened to Scene 2-4 of Act 2 (notes on the board)
Homework: Read/Listen to Scene 6. Compete Act 2 Study Guide
Play Permission Slips Due Friday & Roots 18 on Friday
April 26, 2017
Romeo and Juliet first meeting sonnet discussed
Watched Act 1 of the Broadway version of Romeo and Juliet
Began listening to Act 2
Homework: SSR 1-pager/Act 2 vocabulary/Play Permission Slip
April 25, 2017
Act 1 Discussion
Queen Mab Animated & Clip of Queen Mab Speech
Character Group Work Time
Homework: Act 2 Vocabulary + SSR 1-Pager Due Friday + Permission Slip Due Friday
April 24, 2017
Listened to Act 1
Acts 1-5 Study guide handed out
Homework: Complete Act 1 Study Guide & Act 1-2 Vocab
April 21, 2017
Shakespeare bio/sonnet Quiz
Roots 17 Quiz
Independent Reading time
Pop Sonnet Turned in today! Essay Reflection due today at midnight.
Homework: Begin Vocabulary for Act 1 of R&J + Read independent novel
April 20, 2017
Globe Theatre Review - Handout + Video
Complete Theatre section of yesterday's power point
Essay Reflection - Due Friday
Homework: Essay Reflection, Pop Sonnet (please print), Prepare for 2 quizzes - Roots 17 & Shakes/Sonnet
April 19, 2017
Romeo & Juliet Prologue a - converted into a newspaper article
Vocabulary Notes - Power Point & Notes
Homework: "Groundling Article" - due Thursday/ Pop Sonnet Due Friday/ Roots 17 Quiz & Shakespeare Bio/Sonnet Quiz Friday
April 18, 2017
In Class Practice - identified iambic pentameter of group sonnet and translated it into a love letter.
Began Translation of Romeo & Juliet "Prologue"
Homework: Pop Sonnet - Due Friday & Groundling Article due Thursday
April 17, 2017
Romeo and Juliet Permission Slip passed out
Sonnet Overview (packet) + Crash Course
Group Sonnet Translation
Homework: Complete translation of group sonnet & finish Discussion Topic on Classroom!
Friday: Quiz 1: Roots 17; Quiz 2: Sonnets + Shakes bio
April 13, 2017
Shakespeare topics presented
Book Notes Reviewed
Homework: Discussion Topic Question on Classroom
April 11 & 12
April 11 - PSAT
April 12 - Shakespeare Articles - Students will teach the class about their topic on Thursday.
Homework: Finish Shakespeare book notes, Discussion Topic on Google Classroom.
April 10, 2017
"Shakespeare in the Classroom" + Handout
Homework: Book Notes - Due Thursday
April 7, 2017
Roots 16 quiz and Poetry Quiz
Reading/"Imagine" poem work time
Homework: "Imagine" Poem
April 6, 2017
Reviewed Song Analysis & Collected the Compare/Contrast paragraph
Reviewed Onomatopoeia, Mood, and Tone
Jabberwocky - Introduced mood and tone
Compared the Mood and Tone of Kipling's poem "IF" with Bruce Springsteen's song "Glory Days"
Homework: Finish Discussion Topic on Google Classroom & "Imagine" Poem (Due Monday) - Quiz on Roots 16 & Poetry Quiz Friday
April 5, 2017
Reviewed "Lose Yourself" and identified Alliteration and Imagery examples in the song.
Extra Video to Review Alliteration, Consonance and Assonance.
Reviewed Poetry Structure and Rhyme Scheme
Reviewed "Do Not Go Gentle In That Good Night" and completed the packet for homework
Homework: Complete the Song Analysis (questions 1-10) & Discussion Topic on Classroom
Roots and Poetry Quiz on Friday
April 4, 2017
Discussed "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" - collected
Connotation vs. Denotation discussion
Poetry packet - completed "Still I Rise" and "The Road Not Taken" in class
Homework: Complete TPCASTT for "Lose Yourself" and work on the Poetry Discussion Topic on Google Classroom - due Thursday at midnight
April 3, 2017 (4th Quarter)
"Introduction to Poetry" Billy Collins - Stations
March SSR 1 Pager - due today
Homework: Complete Poetry Webquest by Midnight
"The Rose That Grew From Concrete" - Analyze based on activity in class. Complete steps 1-5 from "Introduction to Poetry" and apply them to "The Rose That Grew From Concrete"
Future Planning
Roots 16 Quiz Friday
Poetry Quiz Friday
Mach 20, 2017
Essay Writing Workshop
Frequent Comments/Key things to review handout and discussion
Work Time
Homework: Discussion Topic 2 due at midnight; essay due Wednesday
Spring Break Homework: March SSR 1-pager & Poetry Review Webquest (to be posted on Classroom tonight).
March 17, 2017
To Kill A Mockingbird Unit Test
Continue watching movie
Time to work on Annotation Slides - due at 2:30pm today
Homework: Discussion Topic 2 (due Monday at Midnight)& Compare/Contrast Essay edits (Essay due Wednesday)
3/15/2017
In class article writing
Homework: Study for TKAM unit test & complete annotation slides for Friday
Reminders
1. All missing work and extra credit due Monday 3/20
2. March SSR 1-pager is due after Spring Break
3/14/2017
Roots 15 Quiz
In-Class writing assignment explained (In-class writing to take place Wed)
Boo Radley Song & Poetry connection discussion
Theme discussion
Homework: In class essay brainstorming & Annotation Slide
3/13/2017
Post Trial Reaction - completed in class instead of on Google Classroom
According to the reading calendar - TKAM should be completed by today
Homework: Poetry Analysis - Due in class Tuesday; Roots 15 Quiz Tuesday
Future Dates:
1. TKAM Unit Test Friday
2. Annotation slides due Friday
3. Final Compare/Contrast Essay due Wednesday 3/22
3/8/2017
Slide Discussion Day!
Students worked on a Literary Device/Character Trait handout as they discussed their slides.
Homework: Keep Reading & working on Annotation Slides
3/6/2017
TKAM Fish Bowl Discussion
Character Diary extra credit due today
Homework: Theme Analysis packet, Slide Annotation, and keep reading!
Future Dates: March SSR 1 Pager due after Spring Break
3/3/2017
Chapter 1-11 Quiz & Roots 14 Quiz
Reading Time
Homework: Read TKAM & Continue to work on annotation slides
3/2/2017
Character Box / Social Hierarchy discussion
Novel Topic group discussion
Homework: Study for Chapter 1-11 Quiz & Keep reading!
Character Diary Extra Credit opportunity handed out - Due Monday.
3/1/2017
Slide Annotation "show and tell"
Character Boxes/Maycomb's Ladder - see Google Classroom
Homework: Maycomb's Ladder social hierarchy, DT 1 on Classroom, keep reading!
*** Feb SSR 1 pager due by Friday***
Chapter 1-11 Quiz Friday
2/28/2017
Complete Chapter 1-5 discussion
Shoe/Empathy Lesson
Empathy Can Change the World video
Homework: Per the reading calendar pacing- chapter 6-9 are due Wednesday
Try to have at least 2-3 annotation slides ready to discuss Wednesday
Discussion Topic 1 in Google Classroom - due Thursday at midnight
Future Planning
1. Wednesday - Annotation slide discussion - Have 3-9 slides ready to review with group mates
2. SSR 1 Pager Due by Thursday-Friday
3. Discussion Topic 1 due Thursday at midnight
4. Short quiz on chapter 1-11 Friday along with Roots quiz
2/27/2017
Chapter 1-5 Poster Review
Students turned in stereotype/gender bias homework from Monday.
Homework: Read Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird (pg 226-274) or PDF on Google Classroom
Future Planning
1. Wednesday - Annotation slide discussion - Have 3-9 slides ready to review with group mates
2. SSR 1 Pager Due by Thursday
3. Discussion Topic 1 due Thursday at midnight
4. Short quiz on chapter 1-11 Friday along with Roots quiz
Feb 24, 2017
Roots 13 Quiz
Stereotyping Quick Write
Class discussion - prejudice, stereotyping, and courage
Homework: TKAM Chapters 1-5 & Finish Google Classroom assignment
Feb 23, 2017
Compare/Contrast Essay (Best Draft) due on Classroom
Prejudice/Stereotype Google Classroom assignment - Deadline extended to Monday
Homework: TKAM Chapters 1-5 & Finish Google Classroom assignment
Feb 22, 2017
Scottsboro Boys Video/discussion
Anticipation Question Discussion
Homework: Background Webquest due at midnight tonight. Compare/Contrast Essay due midnight Thursday. Chapter 1-5 of TKAM due Monday. Roots 13 quiz Friday
Feb 16, 2017
A Separate Peace Test
Essay Draft workshop - Mrs. Clark provided feedback on first page of draft
Homework: Essay - optional to start To Kill A Mockingbird reading
Feb 15, 2017
A Separate Peace Test Review
Final Fish Bowl and reflection writing
Homework: 1 page draft - printed and brought to class
Test review
2/14/2017
Grammar - 4 types of sentences review
In-Class work time - Essay graphic organizer & outline work
Homework: Study for ASP test; 1 page best draft (typed and printed) due in class Thursday.
Feb 13, 2017
Grammar - Simple and Compound Sentences
Short Story Comparison Constructed Response Writing
Comparison Essay Introduced
Homework: Bring coming-of-age independent novel to class Tuesday
Discussion Topic 3 - Due Wednesday at midnight
Best Draft - due Thursday - 1 page printed
No Roots test this week.
Feb 10, 2017
10th grade scheduling
Homework: A Separate Peace review packet & read "Marigold" short story and "Forgive My Guilt" poem. Due Monday
Class Scheduling sheets are due Monday 2/13
Feb 9, 2017
Roots 12 Quiz
Grammar - Compound Predicate handout
Color Symbolism Walk
Homework: Discussion Topic 2 due tonight!!!
Read "Marigold" and "Forgive My Guilt" in the textbook and complete the handout - Due Monday
ASP Novel Test Thursday - review materials to be handed out Friday
Feb 8, 2017
Color Symbolism Project In-Class
- Due Thursday
Homework: Complete Color Symbolism project and Discussion Topic 2
Feb 7, 2017
Color Symbolism Project Explained
- All of Wednesday to work in class
- Due Thursday
Chapters 6-10 Fish Bowl Discussion
Homework: Finish reading chapters 12-13; Discussion Topic 2 on Google Classroom due Thursday at midnight; Roots Unit 12 Quiz Thursday
Feb 6, 2017
Grammar - Compound subject/Subject-verb agreement
War Recruitment Article Discussion
Group work
- Journal Discussion (journal check)
- Active Reading/Narrative Voice Handout
Homework: "Home Front" Article - annotate - make connections to the text. Roots 12 - quiz Thursday
Finish reading chapters 12-13
Feb 3, 2017
Roots 11 Quiz
Read "Scarlet Ibis" (pg 315) in class and complete comparison handout
Class discussion -comparing A Separate Peace to "Scarlet Ibis"
Homework: Finish reading chapters 9-11, continue to journal (Journal check Monday) and complete Focus Question 3.
Reminders: Keep reading February novel and Roots 12 quiz next Friday
Feb 2, 2017
Reviewed "The Fall of Mankind" Symbolism
In class symbolism writing
Students illustrated their paragraphs and presented their symbols to the class - continued discussion on Brinker in chapter 8
Homework: Roots 11 Quiz Friday
Finish the Internal Conflict sheet (focus on Gene)
Continue reading - chapters 9-11 due Monday along with journal for chapters 6-11.
Feb 1, 2017
Grammar Review - Subject and Verb identification
Fish Bowl - Chapters 1-6 review using Active Reading and Responding packet
Exit Writing
Homework:
1. Complete Discussion Topic 1 on G.C. (due at midnight)
2. Finish reading chapters 7-8 and journal (Journals will be checked again next week.)
3. Read and annotate "The Fall of Mankind" - Think about the symbolism -We'll do the writing in-class.
4. Roots 11 quiz on Friday
1/31/2017
Welcome to 3rd Quarter!!
"A Special Time, A Special School" Knowles article review
- writing and discussion
Groups discussed Journals - journal check-in
Chapters 1-5 Active Reading Packet - complete page 1 - save page 2 for Wednesday.
Homework: Complete Active Reading and Epiphany page only
Discussion Topic 1 on Google Classroom
Roots 11 Quiz Friday
1/23/2017
BookSeller's Project Presentations - please post digital presentations to Google Classroom.
Homework: Study for Exams!!
Continue reading A Separate Peace and journaling - due Jan 1/31
January SSR 1-Pager due Tuesday 1/31
1/20/2017
A Separate Peace Data sheet discussion
Coming of Age genre notes and discussion (video link on Classroom)
Homework:
Due Monday - Book Seller's Project
Due 1/31: Chapters 1-6 & SSR 1-Pager
1/19/2017
Complete Odyssey Presentation
Gramar Quiz
A Separate Peace novel pass out and Reading Plan explained (doc on Google Classroom)
Homework: Complete Data Sheet for Friday; begin reading A Separate Peace
Due Monday: Book Seller's Project
1/18/2017
Odyssey Wrap Project Presentations
Homework: Grammar Quiz Thursday
A Separate Peace Data Sheet Due Friday
1/16 & 1/17
MLK Day and Ice Day
1/13/2017
Grammar - Run-ons
Odyssey Wrap-up Project work time
Homework:
Odyssey Project Presentations- Due Jan 17
Missing work and extra credit - Due Jan 23
Book Seller's Project - Due Jan 23
January SSR 1Pager - due Jan 31 (after exams)
1/12/2017
Grammar - Sentence Fragments II
Odyssey Wrap-up Project work time
Homework:
Odyssey Project - Due Jan 17
Missing work and extra credit - Due Jan 23
Book Seller's Project - Due Jan 23
January SSR 1Pager - due Jan 31 (after exams)
1/11/2017
Grammar - Sentence Fragments 1
Final Odyssey Project Work Time
Homework: Odyssey Project & January Novel (SSR 1 Pager due Jan 31)
1/10/2017
Oh Brother Movie Wrap Up - Comparison Handout turned in
Epic Hero Recipes - Odysseus and Percy Jackson
Final Odyssey Project Introduced - Due Tuesday, Jan 17
Homework: January Novel Reading - SSR 1 Pager due Jan 31
Project Brainstorming
1/9/2017
Day 2 of Oh Brother Where Art Thou movie
Comparison handout due Tuesday.
Essay due by midnight!
Homework - January novel reading, finish essay and post to G.C., and complete compare/contrast movie handout
1/6/2017
Began watching Oh Brother Where Art Thou
- Compare/Contrast with The Odyssey handout - Due Tuesday
Homework: Complete Essay and turn in (along with Works Cited page) to Google Classroom on Monday 1/9.
1/5/2017
Essay Work
- Self Grading - 5 points in class
- Peer Editing - 5 points - due Friday
Homework: Final Draft Due Monday Jan 9
1/4/2016
Welcome back and Happy New Year!
Essay Workshop (Extra resources on Google Classroom)
- Thesis
- In-Text Citations/ TAG citations
Homework: Continue work on essay; Peer Editing & Self Grading on Thursday; Final Draft Due Monday 1/9 on G.C.
Begin reading January Independent Novel
Dec 21, 2016
Continued watching The Odyssey
Notecards/Outline work time - document due in Google Classroom by midnight tonight.
Homework: Best Draft due January 4 & SSR 1-Pager due January 3
Dec 20, 2016
Final Odyssey Quiz (Constructed Response)
Essay Notecard & Outline Work
Homework: Notecards and Outline - due on Google Classroom Wednesday.
Dec 19, 2016
Final Book Discussion Day
- Master Groups Discussed and then reported back to their main groups
Final Odyssey Quiz Tuesday
Homework: Upload Expert Book Presentation to Google Classroom
Essay Notecards and Outline - Due Wednesday
SSR 1 Pager - The Lightening Thief - Due before Christmas Break is over
Best Draft - Due January 4
Dec 16, 2016
Quiz Books 16-20
Roots 10 Quiz
Movie Continued
Final Discussion Topic due online in Google Classroom Today!!
Homework: Final discussion day on Monday
Final quiz (Books 21-24) Tuesday
Essay Note Cards and Outline due Wednesday!!
Dec 15, 2016
Discussion Day 5!! D32
Homework: Study for Quiz 16-20
Keep working on your Hero Essay Note Cards and Outline!!
Keep Reading!!
**The Lightening Thief SSR-1Pager extension - email SSR 1 Pager by January 4!***
Dec 14, 2016
8 Parts of Speech Quiz
Outline Introduction - Videos on Google Classroom
Note Card and Outline Work Time
Homework: Discussion Day 5 - Books 16-20 Thursday
Quiz Books 16-20 Friday
Roots 10 Quiz Friday
Note Cards & Outline
Dec 9, 2016
Roots 9 Quiz
Discussion Day 4
Checked-In Hero Essay Topic
Turn in Discussion Topic 3
Homework: 8 Parts of Speech Quiz Monday
Discussion Books 16-17 Monday
3 Sources for essay due by Tuesday
Dec 8, 2016
Books 11-15 Quiz
Continue Movie
Homework: Discussion Day 4 (13-15) Friday
Discussion Topic 3 on Google Classroom
Hero Brainstorming
Grammar 8 part of speech quiz Monday - Quizlet on Google Classroom
Dec 7, 2016
Hour of Code
Hero Topic Research Begin
Homework: Study for Book 11-15 Quiz Thursday (Epithet Help)
Due Friday: Roots 9 Quiz, Discussion Day 4, Hero Brainstorming sheet, and Discussion Topic 3 on G. C.
Dec 6, 2016
Completed 8 Parts of Speech - Reviewed Conjunction, Interjection and Prepositions.
- Revised Book 9 Constructed Response and Identified Grammar
Hero Essay introduced - Documents uploaded to Google Classroom
- Hero Topic Selection Due Friday
- Bring Headphones to Class Wednesday
Homework: Check Reading Calendar
Quiz Books 11-15 Thursday
***Skip Double Entry Journal this week!***
Dec 5, 2016
Discussion Day 3 - remember to post your artifact/10 Study Questions to Google Classroom.
Homework: Discussion Topic 3 - Due Friday
Books 11-15 Quiz Thursday
Double-Entry Journal Due Friday
Roots Quiz 9 Friday
Dec 2, 2016
Roots 8 Quiz
Shared Calypso Poem & Homeric Simile
Continued watching Odyssey Movie
Homework:
Discussion Day 3 - Monday
Consult Reading Log
Don't forget to begin reading Percy Jackson: The Lightening Thief for December - SSR 1 Pager due Dec 23.
Dec 1, 2016
Book 1-10 Quiz
Homework: Check Reading Calendar!!!
Roots Unit 8 Due Friday Dec 2
Double-Entry Journal 2 Due Friday Dec2
Discussion Topic 2 due Friday 12/2
Nov 30, 2016
Grammar Recap - continued with Adjectives and Adverbs
Calypso Poem Analysis - Odysseus Version
SSR 1 Pager for Nov due today
Homework: Study for Quiz on Books 1-10 - Thursday
Begin reading Percy Jackson Book 1 (December Book)
11/29/2016
Discussion Day 2!!! Remember to submit teaching artifact and 10 study questions to Google Classroom.
Homework: Check Reading Calendar!!!
Books 9-10 due Thursday 12/1
SSR 1 pager due Wed 11/30
Roots Unit 8 Due Friday Dec 2
Double-Entry Journal 2 Due Friday Dec2
Quiz Books 1-10 Thursday 12/1
Discussion Topic 2 due Friday 12/2
Nov 21 & Nov 22
11/21 - 1st Hour Discussion Day & work day for 5th/6th hour
11/22 - 1st hour work day & Discussion day for 5th/6th hour
Homework: Check Reading Calendar!!!
Books 5-8 Discussion Day Tuesday 11/29
SSR 1 pager due Wed 11/30
Roots Unit 8 Due Friday Dec 2
Double-Entry Journal 2 Due Friday Dec2
Nov 18, 2016
Roots 7 Quiz
Epic Hero Power Point Slides and Guided Notes
Homework: Discussion Day - Monday for 1st hour and Tuesday for 5th and 6th hour. Also, keep an eye on your email for our first Google Classroom Discussion Questions!!
Nov 17, 2016
Transition Handout Review
Day 1 of Odyssey Movie
Homework: Double Entry Journal and Roots 7 Quiz Friday
Due Monday - 1st Hour discussion day
Due Tuesday - 5th and 6th hour discussion day
Nov 16, 2016
Essay Reflective Writing Questions - Put rubric in portfolio!
Strong and Weak Writing Examples - We always have room for improvement.
Homework: Due Thursday - Grammar Transition handout - we'll discuss this in class/ Books 1-2 should be completed per the reading pacing guide.
Due Friday: D-E Journal 1 & Roots 7 Quiz
Nov 15, 2016
Paper Bag Speeches Continued
The Odyssey is officially assigned - Audio Link - Please follow the reading schedule.
Book Expert discussion dates are on the back of the Student Driven Plan handout discussed in class today.
Due Friday: Double-Entry Journal 1 & Roots Unit 7
Nov 14, 2016
Roots Unit 6 Quiz
Paper Bag Speeches started
Homework: Odyssey background book notes.
Nov 9, 2016
Easybib.com - Work Cited Page Creator
Paper Bag Speech Requirements - Due Monday
Nov 3, 2016
1st Hour Exam
5th/6th Exams on Friday
Homework: What is a hero? Due 11/9 and Roots Unit 6 Due Friday 11/11
11/2/2016
Exam Review
10/31 - 11/1
Book Seller's Day Presentations
Homework: Study for Exams!
10/28/2016
Work Day:
To Do List
1. Book Seller's Project
2. SSR 1-Pager
3. Missing Work
4. Exam Review
**1-3 are due Monday 10/31
Oct 27, 2016
Exam Study Guide passed out
"Why Should I Care?" class fish bowl discussion
Homework: Book Seller's Project, SSR 1-Pager, and study for exam
Oct 26, 2016
Finish Future World Presentations & Class Discussion
Grammar - Verbs and Adverbs
"Why Should I Care Assignment" - Google Classroom
Homework: Book Seller's Project & SSR 1-Pager
Oct 25, 2016
Future World Project Presentation
Homework: Fahrenheit 451 Dystopian Analysis handout
Oct 19, 2016
Future World Project Explanation
Bradbury Short Story Analysis - students taught the class
Discussed Bradbury "Misinterpreted" homework
Oct 18, 2016
Dystopian vs. Utopian Discussion + Video
Science Fiction Short Story Analysis - Handout used in class
- Student were divided up into four groups and read four different short
stories by Ray Bradbury.
- Stories were analyzed in groups and created a poster to teach the class on
Wednesday
Homework: Finish Google Classroom
Oct 17, 2016
Review of Science Fiction Elements and Identify them with in Fahrenheit 451
Video and Power Point
Class Discussion about weekend homework and science articles found
Homework: on Google Classroom - due Wednesday
Oct 14, 2016
Roots 4 Quiz
Fahrenheit 451 test
Read independently
Homework: Google Classroom - Researching the Science in Science Fiction - Due Monday
Oct 13, 2016
Reviewed Weekend Assignment on Google Classroom - Use the Media Center Database Sparticl to help with your research. (If the link doesn't work, go to the Media Center Website first and search Authoritative Databases.)
Test Review Videos also on Google Classroom
In class - TV Producer Teaser Presentations & Fish Bowl discussion novel review.
Homework - Study for Fahrenheit Test and Roots 4 Quiz
Begin "Researching the Science in Science Fiction" assignment for Monday
Oct 12, 2016
Quick Write - Themes found in Fahrenheit and evidence to support
Grammar - 8 Parts of Speech Overview - Note and ID in quickwrite
TV Producer Mini Project Work - Due Thursday
Homework: Finish Part 3, Part 3 Review, and TV Producer Teaser - present Thursday.
Oct 11, 2016
Schedule Changes - Fahrenheit Test Friday & Part 3 Reading Due Thursday
Part 3 Packet (Review Due Thursday)
In class today - Reality TV Teaser - Groups worked in class developing a Reality TV show in the context of the novel - using a specific message they randomly chose. Today we completed Parts 1 and 2. Presentations will be Thursday.
Homework: Read Part 3 and being working on Review Packet
Oct 4, 2016
Science Fiction Genre PowerPoint
Discussed Author's Purpose of Harrison Bergeron
Watch H.B. mini-movie and discussed it as Science Fiction and additional character analysis (We'll finish this discussion on Wednesday)
Homework: Ray Bradbury Intro Video & Notes Sheet
Begin Reading Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451 - Due Thursday
Helpful Link: Fahrenheit Audiobook Link
October 3, 2016
Quickwrite - Read page 140 & complete question 8 on Page 141
Character Note taking and discussion
3. Foil
Thank You Ma'am Character Discussion
Due to time - saved Harrison Bergeron author's purpose discussion for Tuesday.
Homework: Fahrenheit 451 Partner Wequest. Due in Google Classroom on Tuesday.
Future Due Dates:
10/7 - Roots Unit Three Workbook and Quiz on Friday
See October Reading Calendar for more! (To be passed out Tuesday)
Sept 30, 2016
Roots Unit 2 Quiz & Workbook Check-in
MLA Format Show and Tell - example is on Google Classroom
In Class Work Time
- Peer Edit
- Fix formatting on Lit Analysis
- Edit Outline
Homework: Finish Lit Analysis essay and outline - submit Monday on Google Classroom by the end of the day
Read Pg 120 Thank You M'am - skip annotations & focus on Character Handout (Due Monday)
Read Rd Pg 132 Harrison Bergeron - skip annotation & focus on Author's Purpose Handout (Due Monday)
Note: Since I added extra time in class time for the Lit Analysis, I pushed the grammar handouts back to next Wednesday.
Sept 29, 2016
Survival Unit Test
In-Class Work Time
Homework: Roots Unit 2 Quiz Friday, SSR 1-Pager due Friday, and continue working on Literary Analysis Outline and Essay - both due Monday in New Google Classroom! I uploaded an MLA Template that I'll review tomorrow. This will be how I want all the essays to be formatted.
Sept 28, 2016
Roots Unit 2 - Unit due and quiz on Friday
"The Birds" Constructed Response
"The Birds" Trailer 1 and Trailer 2 / Question 3 & 7 discussion
If you're interested - "The Birds" Full Movie
Outline/Lit Analysis Workshop
Sample Student Outline - On the Right Track
Sample Student Outline - Needs Editing - Introduction Fixed in Class
Homework:
Thursday: Bring a working draft of your essay or outline to class. We'll peer edit in class tomorrow.
Thursday: Survival Unit Test
Future Dates:
I've moved the grammar back again so we can focus on working on your literary analysis. Please keep the grammar sheets in your folder and we will review them next week.
Due Friday - Roots Unit 2 Workbook and Quiz 2
Due Friday - SSR 1 Pager (Not regular reading log)
Due Monday in Google Classroom - Final Draft of Outline and Essay
Sept 27, 2016
Peer Mediator/Mr. Johnson Presentation
(Presentation went kind of long, so I'll save our "The Birds" discussion for Wednesday.)
Homework: Revise last week's outline to fit the Literary Analysis Essay Outline expectations. We'll review in class Wednesday. We'll be workshopping this essay for the next two days. The final essay will be due Monday, October 3, to Google Classroom.
Speaking of Google Classroom - you have a new code. I have created separate classes for each hour. This way I can stay more organized!! Thank you for being flexible!
1st Hour - h5czow 5th Hour - knj5o37 6th Hour - wtdred
Future Due Dates
Survival Unit Test Study Guide - Test Thursday
Roots Unit 2 - Due Friday & Quiz 2 Friday
SSR 1 Pager - Due Friday
Sept 26, 2016
Library Orientation in Media Center
Homework: Complete "The Birds" Assignment assigned Friday - Due Tuesday
Literary Analysis Sample Essay - Annotate (look for centeral theme or thesis, supporting textual evidence, and any good writing practices that you notice as you read.)
Future Due Dates
Survival Unit Test Study Guide - Test Thursday
Roots Unit 2 - Due Friday & Quiz 2 Friday
SSR 1 Pager - Due Friday
Sept 23, 2016
Roots Pre-Test (not graded - purely data collection)
Roots Unit Quiz 1
Independent Reading Time
Students turned in their Literary Analysis Outline and Reading Log 1
Homework: Due Tuesday - Read "The Birds" Pg 50-76. Complete Quickwrite on page 50, and complete questions 3 & 7 on page 77. Continue to annotate and complete Level 2 & 4 on Reading Target Handout
Looking ahead to next week:
Meet in the Media Center on Monday for Library Orientation!
Grammar handouts should be completed by Wednesday 9/28.
SSR 1 Pager due Friday 9/30
Survival Unit Test Thursday 9/29
Literary Analysis Essay (on Personal Choice Novel) assigned and worked on next week - projected due date is Friday 9/30.
Sept 22, 2016
Quickwrite: Revised Focus Question from Tuesday
Watched Sound of Thunder and compared/contrasted the movie and short story.
Reviewed Verbs - 2 verb handouts to be reviewed next Wednesday
Also turned in Interloper Mirror/Windows handout - 2 questions and Analysis.
Homework: Literary Analysis Outline for either Sound of Thunder or Interlopers. Use Target Reading Handouts for help.
Reading Log 1 & Roots Unit 1
Outline Help
How to write a basic outline video
Sept 21, 2016
Completed Group Lit Analysis Poster
Discussed Sound of Thunder and the themes of Cause and Effect
Homework: Read Interlopers pg 94-100. Complete the Quickwrite on page 94. Answer 2 questions + Analysis question on Mirror/Windows handout and complete level 2 and 4 on your target reading handout.
For Fun: Most Dangerous Game Lego Video
September 20, 2016
Graded Focus Question
Read Page 32-33 (Plot Review) and Plotted the Most Dangerous Game in groups
Used Target Reading Handout and Characterization Handout to brainstorm a literary analysis.
Homework: Read Sound of Thunder - page 34-46/ Complete Quickwrite on page 34/Complete Target Writing/Complete questions 1 & 9 pg 47
September 19, 2016
Quickwrite: Predict what will happen next in Most Dangerous game. Use context clues and foreshadowing to help explain.
Review Lost At Sea and Anticipation Guide handout
Turned in Annotation Evaluation Handout
Notes - Direct Vs Indirect Characterization - Most Dangerous Game Handout
Homework: Finish Reading MDG & Complete Target Reading Handout+Finish part of Characterization Handout
Sept 16, 2016
Quickwrite: Irony of Sniper/Author's Purpose
Reviewed Roots III lesson process
Reviewed Literary Analysis - Packet & Video
Discussed Sniper Plot
Sticky-note Annotation Reflection
Sept 15, 2016
Quickwrite: 6 Word Memoir (Example: Teacher tired. Overworked, Underpaid. Loves Job)
Reviewed Get to Know Textbook Handout
Lit Elements Quiz
Reviewed Annotation Expectation - Video
Homework: Read page 2-3 in textbook (Short Story Genre) & Read Sniper - page 4-10 & complete Plot Chart. Practice annotating the text with sticky notes.
Sept 14, 2016
Quickwrite: Thoughts on final summer reading novel
Discussion of C.R. practice & my comments
Final Summer reading test
Homework: Get to Know Your Textbook & (optional to help with writing Intro Letter - due Friday on Google Classroom!) Reading and Interest Survey
Sept 13, 2016
Quickwrite: Thoughts and Feelings about Ethan Frome
Class discussion
Ethan Frome Test
Homework: Independent novel choice by Friday; Introduction Letter submitted to Google Classroom by Friday; Multiple Intelligence Survey (complete and add information to Introduction Letter)
Final Summer Reading Review
Sept 12, 2016
Quickwrite: Count on me/you & What makes someone a good reader/writer?
Good writing practice discussion
Narrative Essay - Introduction Letter
Homework: Intro Letter Due Friday; Constructed Response Practice Due Tuesday; Ethan Frome Test Tuesday
Sept 9, 2016
Quickwrite: Thoughts and feelings about Cold Sassy Tree
Review/Discussion Time
Cold Sassy Tree Test/Turn in Data Sheet and novel
Homework: Complete Writing Process Packet & Survival Unit Liter Terms Quizlet Project (Both Due Monday!)
Sept 8, 2016
Quickwrite: Thoughts and Feelings on Novel
Quick Night Review
Night Test
Homework: Due Monday: Writing Process Packet
Due Friday: Book Cover & Cold Sassy Tree Review
Sept 7, 2016
Reviewed Classroom Procedures
Candy Ice Breaker
Read and discussed Advice From Last Year's
Name Tents
Homework: Night Review
Study for Remember Night Test + Bring Data Sheet and novel Thursday!
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