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Feb 5, 2018
Due to the snow day, some activities have been pushed back a day.
Students also voted to take a Part 2 test on Friday instead of two short quizzes.
Homework: complete character Mandala - pasting on large paper can happen at school Tuesday. Keep reading!!
Jan 26, 2018
Grammar Review
Trial Analysis Day!
Check Pacing calendar for due dates and quizzes this week!
Feb 20
We are continuing to use our pacing calendar. Check that for due dates!
Chapter 6-13 Quiz is on Wednesday 2/21
Jan 12, 2017
Curriculum Videos
Roots 12 Quiz
Chapter 1-5 Quiz
Homework: Empathy Writing + continue reading
Jan 7, 2018
Finished Anticipation Questions
Pass out all novel packet - focus on character analysis and traits
Chapter 1 discussion
Danger of a Single Story TED Talk
Homework: Read Chapter 2-3
Jan 6
Reviewed TKAM calendar and slide annotation expectations. Sample slides are located on Google Classroom.
Grammar packet review - focused on Indirect Objects, Predicate Nouns, and Predicate Adjectives. Video on Google Classroom
Began anticipation Questions
Homework: Read Chapter 1 of TIAM (audio book on Google Classroom)/Read the anticipation packet to understand some more background information about the novel.
Jan 5
January 3-4 Project Implicit activities have been posted on Google Classroom.
Below is most of the TKAM reading calendar. Some of March is cut off, but I'll post an updated calendar as we get closer to the end of February.
Jan 29, 2017
1. Grammar - Diagramming sentences
2. To Kill A Mockingbird Partner Webquest - see details on Google Classroom
3. Coming of Age Genre Notes
Homework: Webquest - due Wednesday/SSR 1 pager due Wednesday/Found Poem Due Friday/Roots 11 Quiz Friday
January 5-26
Please see Google Classroom and the January Pacing Calendar for daily assignments and class updates.
Jan 4, 2018
12 Note Cards submitted on Google Classroom.
Synthesized Research Perfect Paragraph (see Research Packet) Writing + In-text Citation practice - see Google Classroom for resources
Homework: Perfect Paragraph (this will end up being at least 1 page typed-double spaced) Due at the end of the hour on Friday
In the event of a snow/cold day, you are still responsible to continue working on your homework and projects. Make sure to check your January pacing calendar. All of the due dates are fixed due to the exam in 2.5 weeks.
Jan 3, 2018
January Calendar discussed
AOW 5 discussed and turned in. AOW 6 passed out and due Monday.
SSR 1 pager turned in - January novel is "coming of age"
The Odyssey movie chosen.
Homework: 12 notecards for your research project are due Thursday
12/19/2017
Final Odyssey Quiz/In-class Essay
Reviewed Research Note Card Expectations - 3 per source due after break
Homework: Complete final discussion topic on Google Classroom
SSR 1 Pager and AOW 5 Due January 3
12/18/2017
Final Teaching Day - Artifacts 21-24
Final Discussion Topic assigned on Google Classroom and due Wednesday
Homework: Study for final quiz, complete discussion topic
SSR 1 Pager and AOW 5 Due January 3
12/15/2017
Quiz - Books 16-20
NoodleTools Citation Workshop (4 sources should be completed by Tuesday)
4 Annotated articles were checked in
Discussion Topic due today!
Homework: LR 9 and Preposition quizzes on Monday; Final Teaching Day Monday (Books 21-24)
12/12/2017
Teaching Day! Books 14-17
Homework: Grammar - due Thursday/quiz Friday; AOW 5 due January 3; Discussion Topic due Thursday; Teaching Artifact due Wednesday
12/11/2017
Calendar updates - Discussion Topic on Google Classroom - follow the directions and post by Thursday
Grammar review - Prepositions
AOW 4 discussion
Homework: Grammar - due Thursday/quiz Friday; AOW 5 due January 3; Discussion Topic due Thursday; Teaching Artifact due Tuesday
12/5/2017
1. Greek Vocabulary Review and Examples (focus was on the Greek Vocabulary words in the PowerPoint Notes)
2. Hero's Journey explanation - 1 handout, and 2 videos with lots of examples (Video 1) (Video 2)
3. Begin to plot Odysseus's Hero's Journey - we will finish this next week when more of the story has been read.
Homework: Artifact (teaching day Wednesday); Research Article due Friday; 2 quizzes Thursday - See Pacing Calendar for more information
12/4/2017
1. Reviewed pacing calendar for due dates and this week's activities
2. Weekly Grammar review
3. Calypso Poem sharing
4. AOW 3 sharing
Homework: Group research proposal due on Google Classroom at midnight; 1st annotated article due Friday; AOW 4 due Monday
12/1
(Check Pacing Calendar for earlier activities and future dates)
LR 7 and Grammar Quiz
Research Questions and Research Groups assigned. Please Check Google Classroom for assignment details. Proposal is due Monday at midnight on Google Classroom.
Homework: Due Monday in class - AOW 3 & Odysseus Poem
Due Monday at Midnight - Research Group Proposal
11/28/2017
Grammar Intro/Latin Roots 7 this week
AOW 2 Discussion
Homework: AOW3 Assigned (due Monday Dec 4)
Quiz on Books 1-10 - Thursday - study guide given out in class
Teach books 5-10 on Tuesday - post artifact to Google Classroom
11/21/2017
Teach Books 1-4 - artifacts uploaded to Google Classroom
Homework: Read Books 5-10 & complete AOW 2
Check Pacing calendar for future due dates
11/20/2017
Grammar and LR6 Quizzes
AOW 1 Discussion and Turned in
Homework: Teaching Artifact due to Google Classroom Tuesday
AOW 2 - Due 11/28
Read Books 5-10 - Due 11/28
Check Pacing calendar for future due dates
11/17/2017
Research Basics with Mrs. H in the Media Center
Homework: AOW 1 and Teaching Artifact for Tuesday
11/16/2017
1. Grammar Review - Adverbs - answer key and helpful videos on Google Classroom
2. Article of the Week discussed and article 1 assigned - due Monday
3. Action Research Project Introduced - check Google Classroom for updates
Homework: Bring an article to class about a topic that you might want to research + Continue to check pacing calendar for reading due dates
**Grammar and LR 6 Quiz Monday
** First teaching day Tuesday - make sure to have teaching artifact completed before coming to class Tuesday
11/15/2017
1st hour - updated and reviewed assignments from Google Classroom
Greek God/Goddess/Hero/Monster Speed Dating! - 1 page report due Today!
Homework: Odyssey Book notes - copy on Google Classroom. Remember to use the blue textbook and not The Odyssey book. Hero Packet due Thursday as well.
Check Pacing Calendar for additional due dates and reading expectations.
11/14/2017
Students: For class information on the days I was absent, see Google Classroom.
1st hour - Yellow Ribbon Assembly
6th hour -
1. Recap of what was accomplished in class while I was absent.
2. In class work time - Hero Packet and The Odyssey Book Notes
Homework: See Pacing calendar for due dates - some dates have changed - see below
Greek God/Goddess/Hero/Monster Speed Dating report due Wednesday (Extra credit if you dress up like your character)
Weekly Quiz + Latin Roots Quiz Moved to Monday - 11/20
Hero Packet Due Date Moved to Thursday 11/16
Make sure to choose which Odyssey Book you will be teaching to your group on 11/21
11/1/2017
Passed out The Odyssey - students should begin reading to prepare for second quarter. Specific reading assignments/due dates will be handed out in the next couple of weeks. The audio book is on Google Classroom.
Finished watching A Separate Peace and discussed the exam.
November Independent novel is Nonfiction + October SSR 1 Pager due Nov 8
10/31/17
Novel Project Children's Storybook Due Date - Story Time in class
Homework: Study!!
October SSR1 Pager due Wednesday October 8
10/30/2017
1. Turned in Individual Novel Project Assignments
2. Continued to watch A Separate Peace and review plot diagram
Homework: Children's Storybook Due Tuesday! Make sure I have access to it if it's digital -otherwise, please print in the Media Center before or after school or at lunch.
10/26-10/27
Thursday - Final Project Novel Discussion Day
Friday
1. Exam Study Guide - Explanation
2. Turn in Group Novel Project Packet + Group evaluation
3. Began the movie "A Separate Peace" (based on the novel)
Homework: Individual Novel handouts due Monday & Children's book Due Tuesday
10/25/2017
1. Lecture Topic - Theme
2. Practice and find evidence in the novel.
Homework: Group packet, individual pages, and Children's Storybook
Latin Roots 5 Quiz Friday
10/24/2017
1. Journal
2. Final Group Novel Notetaker
3. Discussion Day - Group Folders due Friday
Date change - Roots quiz has been moved to Friday!
Homework: Group folder, individual novel work, and storybook
10/23/2017
1. Adjective Grammar Quiz
2. Narrative Revision Work Time - Due on Google Classroom by Midnight tonight
Homework: Novel Project - group and individual, Children's story book - See October Calendar
10/20/2017
Roots 4 Quiz
Narrative Writing Review - Most frequent mistakes
Revision Assignment - See Google Classroom
Homework: Continue working on Novel project+ Study for Adjective Quiz (Video on Classroom) + Begin Narrative revision
10/19/2017
1. Discussion Day - Media Center - Children's Storybook work time
Homework: Individual Reciprocal Reading Log + Roots Quiz Friday + Individual Project Novel Work + Storybook - See October Calendar
***Grammar Quiz Moved to Monday***
All Missing work/tests/quizzes due Friday 10/27
10/18/2017
Lecture Topic - Character Analysis
Group Practice + Discussion
Homework: Group Decided - See October Calendar
Roots 4 and Grammar 5 Quiz Friday
10/16/2017
1. Discussion Day - Group Discussion Note Taker due at the end of the hour
Homework: Check October calendar for due dates.
Roots 4/Grammar 5 Quiz Friday!!
10/15/2017
1. Grammar & Storybook details explained - see Google Classroom for directions and handouts
2. Narrative 2 Self-Evaluation
Homework: Make sure to manage your time and pace yourself. Remember there are individual activities (Literary Elements packet and Character Journal) and a Group Packet to complete. Make sure to check the October calendar for due dates and details.
Roots 4 and Grammar week 5 quiz Friday
10/13/2017
1. RL 3 & Grammar 4 quiz
2. Peer Review - using the full rubric - evaluate a peer's writing and make comments on their rubric
Homework: New Narrative Prompt - due Monday
Using your project novel....
A. Choose a character what you would like to "become".
B. Write as though you are that character - change the POV to first person
C. Add a conflict, solve a problem or change a particular scene of the novel
- If you were that character, how would you do things
differently?
D. Narrative should be 1-1.5 pages - typed or NEATLY
handwritten
10/12/17
1. Journal
2. Grammar Review
3. Lecture/Discussion - Setting and Character motivation
Homework: Latin Roots 3/Study for Grammar & LR quiz; Continue reading both novels and work on Individual Responsibilities for novel project
***Refer to October Calendar for future due dates!!!**
10/11/2017
1st hour - Complete individual Reciprocal Reading Log - continue with Discussion Day 2 of the week. Check Google Classroom for storybook digital options
6th hour - Complete Group Discussion Notetaker & discussion day activities
Homework: Individual novel project activities, latin roots unit 3, grammar
Come to class with grammar questions
10/10/2017
1st hour - Discussion Day - Completed Discussion Day Notetaker
- Homework: Continue reading both novels - work on individual assignments for novel project
6th hour - Library Orientation
- Homework: Reciprocal Reading log (Check Google Classroom for help with the different kinds of questions) - Continue reading both novels - work on individual assignments for novel project
Latin Roots unit 3 and Grammar week 4 quiz Friday
10/9/2017
1. SRI Testing today
2. Narrative Writing - Dialogue Self-Evaluation - both self-evaluation sheets will be collected Friday. Make sure you have a clean copy of your current narrative to be Peer Edited.
Homework: Grammar Unit 4 and Latin Roots Unit 3 - Quiz Friday + continue to read both novels - independent and novel project
Couple calendar changes:
- Tuesday 6th hour will meet in the Media Center for your orientation.
- We will swap Wednesday and Thursday - Wednesday you will have a group discussion day and Thursday I will lecture.
10/6/2017
1. Grammar Week 3 Quiz
(Students who missed their quiz due to Homecoming festivities, please schedule a time before/after school next week to make up your quiz.)
2. Narrative Writing Self-Evaluation
3. Add dialogue to your narrative for Monday (videos watched in class are on Google Classroom)
Homework: Read project novel and/or independent novel, add dialogue to your narrative
Have a great Homecoming Weekend!
10/5/17
1. In class Literary Analysis essay - short story test
2. Novel Project - set page goal.
Homework: Grammar quiz Friday, Novel Project reading + individual work, and independent October novel
10/4/2017
1. Pronoun grammar review - see Mrs. Clark after school if you feel you need additional help. Also After School Tutoring has started on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Media Center
2. Novel Project Portfolio Assigned - book choice by Thursday
3. Short Short Test Prep - literary analysis discussion, cheat card and annotating text.
Homework: Create cheat card! Grammar quiz Friday.
10/3/2017
Short Story Discussion - Satire, Characterization, Allusion, and Symbolism + Turned in Target Reading sheet
Homework - nothing additional! Grammar Review Wednesday (See Google Classroom for key) & Read October Novel
10/2/2017
1. Weekly Grammar - Pronouns
2. The Birds Trailer - Mood/Tone discussion
3. Interlopers Discussion - Additions were made to the Level 2 of the Target Reading Handout - Focus is on supporting literary elements with textual evidence and explination
Homework: Read Harrison Bergeron (pg 133) and Complete Handout - No Annotation - Handout will be due after we watch the video in class.
**No Latin Roots this week!!**
9/29/2017
September SSR 1 pager Collected
Roots Unit 2 Quiz + Grammar Week 2 Quiz
Narrative Writing - Due Next Friday
Reading Independant novel
Homework: Read and annotate Interlopers - Target Reading sheet due Monday
Begin Reading October novel - Sci-Fi/Dystopian Theme
9/27-9/28
9/27 - Library Orientation/6th hour work time
9/28
1. Announcements, assignment expectations & samples, reviewed assignments that are due Friday
2. Grammar Recap + questions
3. Round/Flat Characters & Static/Dynamic Characters (Class Notes)
4. The Birds Literary Device Analysis - added to our Target Reading handout.
Homework: Read Interlopers and Complete Target Reading Handout for Monday
Due Friday: SSR 1 Pager, Best Annotations for 1 short story from this week, Fixed SOT Target Reading handouts, Grammar Week 2/Latin Roots 2 Quizzes.
9/26/2017
1. Journal
2. SOT Film
3. Theme activity/Discussion - Turned in Target Reading handout
Homework: Read The Birds and complete the Target Reading sheet. Remember to annotate with sticky notes. I will be checking one short story's annotation on Friday
Reminders:
1. SSR 1 Pager due Friday
2. Grammar/Latin Roots Week (unit) 2 Quiz Friday
3. The Birds Target Reading sheet due Thursday
4. Annotation notes to be checked Friday
9/25/2017
1. Week Expectations
2. Grammar Week 1 Quiz
3. Grammar Week 2 and Latin Roots Unit 2 work assigned
4. Most Dangerous Game Plot Review and Characterization review - Collected literary terms/narrative handout
Homework: Reading Sound of Thunder and complete Target Reading handout. Make sure to annotate the story. Directions on Target Reading handout.
SSR 1 Pager Due Friday
Latin Roots Unit 2 and Grammar Week 2 Quiz Friday
9/22/2017
Due to a presentation by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Goode today that took the majority of the hour, I moved the grammar week 1 quiz to Monday. Also, ALL Most Dangerous Game work will be reviewed or checked-in Monday. Sound of Thunder work will be moved to Tuesday. Please adjust and complete homework already assigned as necessary.
Roots Unit 1 Quiz completed today and Unit 1 Workbook Checked In
Homework: See previous assignments and have them completed either Monday or Tuesday. No new homework assigned.
9/20-9/21
1. Grammar Review - See Google Classroom for extra links
2. QAR process + Reviewed MDG story sticky notes
Homework: Finish reading MDG (20-28) in textbook. Continue to annotate with sticky notes. (Due Thursday)
Due Friday: Grammar+Latin Roots Unit 1 Quiz. Characterization handout and Narrative Profundity Chart handout due Friday.
9/21
Homework Due Monday: Read Sound of Thunder in textbook, annotate with sticky notes, and complete the Target Reading Sheet after reading. Make sure to follow the directions on the Target Reading Sheet.
9/19/2017
1. Bell Ringer Writing - Reading history and the reading of Sniper
2. Homework Review (quizlet, grammar, and plot diagram)
3. Most Dangerous Game Annotation Expectation
4. Survival Anticipation Questions
Homework: Reading pg 12-20 of MDG. Annotate with sticky notes (2-4 per page)
Quizlet of Literary Terms due at midnight tonight!
Grammar Weekly 1 & Latin Roots Unit 1 Due Friday - Quiz on Both Friday. Make sure to look at Google Classroom for grammar help.
9/14-9/18
Thursday: Pre-Testing Day! (Grammar, Latin Roots, and Literary Terms)
Homework: Reading Independent novel and Complete Literary Elements Quizlet on Google Classroom (Due 9/19)
Friday: In Class Writing Assessment (pre-test)
Homework: Reading Independent novel and Complete Literary Elements Quizlet on Google Classroom (Due 9/19)
Monday:
1. Complete Narrative Journal Prompt
2. Read pages 2-3 in textbook and take notes on Short Story/Annotation information
3. Read Sniper on pages 4-10 and complete the Plot Diagram side of the handout. We will review this on Tuesday.
4. Weekly Grammar Packet - Skip the vocab page. You will be quizzed on the Grammar and Latin Roots Unit One on Friday. We will discuss the weekly grammar lesson on Wednesday.
Homework: Survival Game/Anticipation Questions handout
**Quiz Friday - Latin Roots Unit 1 + Weekly Grammar Week 1
9/13/2017
1. Turned in novels - please make sure ALL summer reading novels are turned in. The office will be notified of students who have not turned in their summer reading books. I will submit this list at the end of next week.
2. Final Summer Reading Test
3. Letter of Introduction work time
Homework: Letter of Introduction - It should be printed before students come to class. The Media Center opens at 6:55-7:00am and students can print during lunch! Read independent novel.
9/12/2017
1. Complete Capture Reading Strategies
2. Ethan Frome Test/Data Sheet Due
3. Letter of Introduction work time
Homework: Read September Independent Novel & Write Letter of Introduction (Typed & Printed - Due Thursday)
9/11/2017
Turned in Let Me Introduce Myself Handout - for those who forgot on Thursday. First time - no one is late.
1. Count on Me/Count on You + MI Survey Reflection
2. SSR 1 Pager Review & Latin Roots lesson review
3. Checked Get to Know Textbook Handout and turned in
4. Began Capture Reading History activity - we'll finish the second half Tuesday.
Homework: Letter of Introduction - Due Thursday (typed and printed)
9/8/2017
1. Reviewed Advice from Last Year's Student and Compass Points
2. Cold Sassy Tree Test/Data Sheets Due
Homework: Get to Know Textbook and Multiple Intelligence Survey - both due Monday along with textbook cover
**No penalty will be given to students who turn their data sheets in late. I realize the passwords/email address issues have not all been resolved.
9/7/2017
1. Night Test and Night Data Sheet Due - book turn in as well
2. After test - Compass Points posting, Let me Introduce myself handout and advice from last year's student.
Homework: Let Me Introduce Myself
9/6/2017
1. Reviewed classroom resources, website, and Google Classroom
2. Summer Reading Sample Test Questions
3. "My Name Is" In class writing + Jolly Rancher ice breaker
4. Name Tent and Compass Points
Homework: Complete Name Tent and Compass Points writing from Google Classroom
9/5/2017
1. Reviewed Syllabus
2. Summer Reading Test Dates/Data Sheet Due Dates
- 9/7 Night
- 9/8 Cold Sassy Tree
- 9/12 Ethan Frome
- 9/13 Three Musketeers OR Pride and Prejudice
3. "My Name Is" - Mini writing due Wednesday. Answer the following questions.
- What does your name mean?
- How did you get your name?
- How do you feel about your name?
Class Syllabus
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