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Monday (Late Start)
December 1
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Your Autumn Break
3. Reminders:
December Calendar
2025-26 Spelling Bee (posted in GC Stream). TODAY is the deadline
The Outsiders CEE (update)
Reading if absent (important!)
Missing English Work
This Week's Plan ...
4. The Outsiders
Introduce The Outsiders 5-6 Guiding Questions
Read/Annotate Chapters 7-8
Homework:
Per. 3: If absent Monday: Read The Outsiders through ----
Per. 5: If absent Monday: Read The Outsiders through ---
Per. 6: If absent Monday: Read The Outsiders through ---
Complete/Submit The Outsiders Guiding Questions 5-6 by Wed. (12/3). Both sections
Sign up for 2025-26 PTMS Spelling Bee (deadline: TODAY)
Tues./Wed. (Block Periods)
December 2/3
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Favorite Gift?
3. Reminders:
December Calendar
Spelling Bee Update
Reading if absent (important!)
The Outsiders Essay (topic in GC)
5. The Outsiders CEE Body Par.
Review CEE Presentation
Student's Check Individual CEE
6. The Outsiders
Read/Annotate ---
Introduce 7-9 Guiding Questions
7. Introduce The Outsiders Essay
Review/Discuss "Something to Admire in a Hero"
Introduce "Hero" Essay Prompt/Organization Activity (posted in GC)
Introduce Issue Characters to Students
Students write their thesis statement
Homework:
Per. 3: If absent Tuesday: Read The Outsiders through ----
Per. 5: If absent Tuesday: Read The Outsiders through ---
Per. 6: If absent Wednesday: Read The Outsiders through ---
Complete/Submit The Outsiders Guiding Questions 5-6 by Wed. (12/3). Both sections
Complete/Submit The Outsiders Guiding Questions 7-9 by Sunday. (12/7). Both sections
Thurs./Fri. (Block Periods)
December 4/5
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener:
3. Reminders:
The Outsiders Essay (topic in GC)
5. "The Lady or the Tiger?" Narrative Review
What is to be Celebrated?
What Needs to be Improved?
5.The Outsiders
Read/Annotate ---
6. The Outsiders Hero Essay
Students write their thesis statement
Students begin CEE Body Par. #1 (in Organizer)
Student begin CEE Body Par. #2 (in Organizer) if time
Homework:
Per. 3: If absent Thursday: Read The Outsiders through ----
Per. 5: If absent Thursday: Read The Outsiders through ---
Per. 6: If absent Friday: Read The Outsiders through ---
Complete/Submit The Outsiders Guiding Questions 5-6 (if you have not already)
Complete/Submit The Outsiders Guiding Questions 7-9 by Sunday. (12/7). Both sections
Monday (Late Start)
December 8
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
Scholastic Book Fair (12/10-12/16) in LC
Missing/Late Work (Deadline > This Friday, 12/13)
Absent During Building of Essay(?)
Spelling Bee Update
9 Days ...
Period 1:
3. Complete The Outsiders
Review Chapter 11
Read/Annotate Chapter 12
4. The Outsiders Hero Essay:
Review Teacher Sample CEE/Explanation Verbs
Homework:
Complete/Submit The Outsiders Guiding Questions 7-9 (if you have not already done so)
Pers. 3, 5 & 6: Complete/Submit The Outsiders Guiding Questions 10-12 by TODAY (12/9). Both sections
Complete/Submit No Red Ink Practice #2 (if you have not already done so)
Complete/Submit No Red Ink Practice #3 by Friday (12/13)
Do NOT work on your Hero Essay outside of class (if you were present on Monday)
If you were absent on Monday:
In your Organizer, type in your Thesis, your Claim Sent. for your CEE #1 & your Claim Sent. for your CEE #2
Also, find a powerful quote for your CEE #1 & type it in your Evidence box (with a citation)
Finally, find a powerful quote for your CEE #2 & type it in your Evidence box (with a citation)
Tues./Wed. (Block Periods)
December 9/10
Agenda :
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Your Holiday Traditions
3. Reminders:
Scholastic Book Fair (12/10-12/16) in LC
Missing/Late Work (Deadline > This Friday, 12/13)
Absent During Building of Essay(?)
Homeroom this week & next
5. The Outsiders Essay (Introduce)
1) Review/Discuss "Something to Admire in a Hero"
2) Introduce "Hero" Essay Prompt/Organization Activity (posted in GC)
3) Introduce Issue Characters to Students
4) Students begin Prewriting Activity
4. Grammar Review
Review Dead Words/Fluff
Quotation Length (Slide 19)
Ellipses (20)
Titles (35-38)
Verb Tense (21-25)
Grammar Lesson/Verb Tense (39-40)
5. The Outsiders Hero Essay:
Review Plagiarism Notes
Introduction Presentation (posted in GC)
Sample Teacher Introduction
Homework:
Pers. 3, 5 & 6: Complete/Submit The Outsiders 10-12 Guiding Questions (if you have not done so already)
Complete/Submit No Red Ink Practice #2 (if you have not already done so)
Complete/Submit No Red Ink Practice #3 by Friday (12/13)
Periods 1, 3, 5 & 6 (Essay):
Complete BOTH Claim Sentences & both Evidence Sentences (with lead-ins & citations) by class time on Thurs. (12/12)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class at this time
Thurs./Fri. (Block Periods)
December 11/12
Agenda :
1. Welcome!
2. Opener: Favorite Holiday Movies
3. Reminders:
Scholastic Book Fair (12/10-12/16) in LC
Missing/Late Work (Deadline > This Friday, 12/13)
Plagiarism Presentation (posted under "Random Stuff" in GC)
Spelling Bee Update
Restroom Checkout
Today & Next Week
Contractions (30-32)
Continue Verb Tense (39-42)
Run-On Review (46)
5. The Outsiders Hero Essay:
Review Introduction Presentation
Conclusion Presentation
Sample Teacher Conclusion
Homework:
Missing/Late Work (Deadline > This Friday, 12/13)
Pers. 3, 5 & 6: Complete/Submit The Outsiders 10-12 Guiding Questions (if you have not done so already)
Complete/Submit No Red Ink Practice #2 (if you have not already done so)
Complete/Submit No Red Ink Practice #3 by Monday (12/16) at 9:00 am
Period 1 (Essay):
Complete in Organizer (by class time on Mon. , 12/16):
BOTH Claim Sentences
Both Evidence Sentences (with lead-ins & citations)
Introduction Paragraph (may use the Internet to find a notable quote or facts/statistics)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class at this time!
Use ALL available resources!
Monday (Late Start)
December 15
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
This Week's Bell Schedule
No Red Ink #2 & #3 Deadlines
Next Novel: The Giver (Lowry)/Parent Email
Staying With What's Assigned
Intro./Con. Check
Plan for The Outsiders Hero Essay
3. The Outsiders Hero Essay:
Pers. 1 & 5: Review Conclusion Paragraph
MLA Formatting Slide (posted in GC)
Review Essay Rubric (posted in GC)
Review Essay Checklist (on your Organizer)
Student Essay Work Time (open this)
Use ALL available resources!
4. Begin The Outsiders Movie (Enjoy!)
Homework:
Deadline for No Red Ink #2 & #3: This Wed. (12/18)
Be sure to review The Outsiders Essay Rubric (posted in GC)
Period 1 (Essay):
Complete in Organizer (by class time on Tues., 12/17):
BOTH Claim Sentences
Both Evidence Sentences (with lead-ins & citations)
Introduction Paragraph (may use the Internet to find a notable quote or facts/statistics)
Conclusion Paragraph
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class at this time!
Use ALL available resources!
Homeroom Help? (Tues./Wed.)
Period 3, 5 & 6 (Essay):
Complete in Organizer (by Tues. , 12/16/Wed., 12/17):
BOTH Claim Sentences
Both Evidence Sentences (with lead-ins & citations)
Introduction Paragraph (may use the Internet to find a notable quote or facts/statistics)
Conclusion Paragraph
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class at this time!
Use ALL available resources!
Homeroom Help? (Tues./Wed.)
Tues./Wed. (Block Periods)
December 16/17
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Reminders:
No Red Ink #2 & #3 Deadlines
Next Novel: The Giver (Lowry)/Parent Email
The Outsiders Essay Update
Restroom Usage During Movie
3. Cont. The Outsiders Movie (Enjoy!)
Introduce Transition Slide
Student Essay Work Time (open this)
Submit essay when done
Homework:
Deadline for No Red Ink #2 & #3: This Wed. (12/18)
Period 1 (Essay):
Complete in Organizer (by class time on Thurs., 12/19):
BOTH Claim Sentences
Both Evidence Sentences (with lead-ins & citations)
Introduction Paragraph (may use the Internet to find a notable quote or facts/statistics)
Conclusion Paragraph
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class at this time!
Use ALL available resources!
Homeroom Help?
Period 3 & 5 (Essay):
Complete/Submit Essay by Wednesday (12/18)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class!
Therefore, if you still have Explanation to write (in CEE Pars.) you may complete/submit your essay in class on Thurs. (12/19)
Use ALL available resources
Period 6 (Essay):
Complete/Submit Essay by Thurs. (12/19)
Do NOT write Explanation outside of class!
Therefore, if you still have Explanation to write (in CEE Pars.) you may complete/submit your essay in class on Thurs. (12/19)
Use ALL available resources
Thursday (Single Periods)
December 18
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Complete The Outsiders Movie (Enjoy!)
3. Reminders:
Next Novel: The Giver (Lowry)/Parent Email
The Outsiders Essay Update
Bell Schedule Week of 1/8
4. Holiday Talk ...
Homework:
No Red Practice #3 (will still take for some credit until Friday, 12/20 at 2 pm)
Complete/Submit Outsiders Essay (if you have not already done so)
Submit no later than this Sunday (12/22) if you have extended time in an individual plan
Otherwise, Late Essays > Reduced Credit (10% for each day past due date)
Happy Holidays! Enjoy Your Winter Break!!
See you in 2025!!
December 19
Friday (Minimum Day Schedule)
End of Fall Semester
NO SCHOOL!!
Dec. 20-Jan. 7
Thursday/Friday (Block Periods)
October 27/28
Agenda:
1. Welcome!
2. Opener:
3. Reminders:
Homework:
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