Week 4

Monday

Objective: SWBAT annotate a text, highlighting important points and making comments in the margins (RL3).

Exit: annotation check

Bellwork:  Vocab Worksheet

Direct Instruction:

• Discuss Genesis 41-46

• Joseph Win Chart

Homework: 

1. Vocab Worksheet

2. Socratic Seminar Questions

Tuesday

Objective: SWBAT make two analytical comments during a Socratic discussion (SL1). 

Bellwork:  Vocab Worksheet

Direct Instruction:

• Genesis Socratic Seminar

Homework: 

1. Vocab Worksheet

2. Read and annotate Exodus 1-6

Wednesday/Thursday 

Objective: RL2: SWBAT identify how God uses miracles in the story (RL2).

Exit: Describe Moses’ objections to God’s plan. What is God’s response? Why would God use miracles to respond to Moses’ fears?

Bellwork: Please analyze the graph below. What information does this graph portray? What did you learn from this graph?

Direct Instruction:

• Genesis Quiz

• What is Literary Analysis

• Essay Style

• Genesis CBEAR Essay Curriculum Based External Assessment Essay Outline 30 pts

Homework: 

1. Vocab Worksheet

2. Read and annotate Exodus 1-6

3. CBEAR Essay if not completed in class

Friday

Objective: SWBAT identify the purpose of each sentence and include the appropriate punctuation mark (L2). 

Exit: Sentence Purpose Worksheet

Bellwork: The Good, Beautiful, and True Friday Quote of the Week

Direct Instruction:

• Exodus 1-6 Discussion

Homework: 

1. Read and annotate Exodus 7-9

Previously in English...

Week 3

Monday 

Objective: SWBAT annotate a text, highlighting important points and making comments in the margins (RL4).

Exit: annotation check

Bellwork:  Vocab Worksheet

Direct Instruction:

• Discussion Questions Genesis 21, 22-23

Homework: 

1. Vocab Worksheet

2. Read and annotate Genesis 37, 39-40

3. Vocabulary Worksheet

Tuesday 

Objective: SWBAT take notes on the important information in a chapter.

Exit: note check

Bellwork: Vocab Worksheet

Direct Instruction: 

• Genesis Notes 37

Homework: 

1. Vocab Worksheet

2. Read and annotate Genesis 37, 39-40

3. Vocabulary Worksheet

Wednesday/Thursday 

Objective: SWBAT determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text (RL4).

Exit: Though the KJV describes God as “tempting” Abraham, modern linguists argue that a better translation of the original Hebrew is “testing” (Alter). What exactly is God testing Abraham to do? What verbal and non-verbal responses does Abraham have to this test?

Bellwork: Why should students at BFHS study the Roman virtues?

Direct Instruction: 

• Genesis Close Reading 39-40

• Developing a Thesis

1. Claims and Reasons

Homework: 

1. Vocab Worksheet

2. Read and annotate Genesis 41-46

3. Vocabulary Worksheet

Friday 

Objective:  SWBAT identify the purpose of each appropriate punctuation mark (L2).

Exit: Capitalization/Punctuation Worksheet

Bellwork: The Good, Beautiful, and True Friday Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, Guido Reni

Direct Instruction: 

• Capitalization Review 

• Punctuation Lesson

Independent Practice: 

1. Capitalization/Punctuation Worksheet

Homework: 

1. Read and annotate Genesis 48-50

Vocabulary: prosper, discreet, conspire, interpret, flabbergasted, perpetual, erratic, retort

Week 2

Monday

Objective: SWBAT annotate a text, highlighting important points and making comments in the margins (7 RL10).

Exit: annotation check

Bellwork 1.5: Vocab Worksheet

Direct Instruction: 

• Discuss Genesis v Enuma Elish

• Read and Annotate Genesis 1-3

Homework: 

1. Read and annotate Genesis 1-3

2. Vocabulary Worksheet

Tuesday

Objective: SWBAT take notes on the important information in a chapter (7.RL.10).

Exit: note check

Bellwork 1.6: Vocab Worksheet

Direct Instruction: 

• Genesis Notes

  • Creation Notes

  • Adam and Eve

Homework: 

1. Read and annotate Genesis 6-9

2. Vocabulary Worksheet

Wednesday/Thursday

Objective: SWBAT analyze how a particular plot point influences the story (RL3). 

Exit: What primary, widespread sin makes God decide to destroy most living creatures on the earth? (Chapter 6) Why might ancient writers have wanted to emphasize this sin as being so egregious?

Bellwork 1.7: RAFT: Write a short letter to the President of the United States about a topic that concerns you.

Direct Instruction: 

• Genesis Close Reading

• If time: Claims in Writing

Homework: 

1. Read and annotate Genesis 6-9

2. Vocabulary Worksheet

Friday Half Day

Objective: SWBAT annotate a text, highlighting important points and making comments in the margins (7 RL10).

Exit: annotation check

Bellwork: The Good, Beautiful, and True Friday (Eldorado, Poe)

Direct Instruction: 

• Genesis 21

Independent Practice: 

Homework: 

1. Read and annotate Genesis 21, 23-24

Vocabulary: genesis, dominion, enmity, corrupt, covenant, prestigious, inexplicit, galant

Week 1  7/27 - 7/31

Monday

Objective: SWBAT recognize class procedures and policies for the 2025-2026 school year.

Bellwork: Label your English notebook

Direct Instruction:

• Follow Directions Activity

• Procedures

  • School Rules

  • Class Rules

Homework: 

1. Syllabus Scavenger Hunt

2. Obtain class materials

   1. blue/black pens

   2. Red pen

   3. Colored highlighters

   4. Loose leaf paper

   5. Spiral notebook

   6. Humanities Reader

Tuesday

Objective: SWBAT send an appropriate and professional email (L6). Explain why annotations are useful and annotate a text based on class expectations (RL10). 

Exit: Professional Email rough draft

Bellwork: ID the three important cities to Western thought.

Assessment: 

• Email Etiquette

• Handwrite email rough draft

Homework: 

1. Obtain class materials

2. Professional Email 

Wednesday/Thursday

Objective: SWBAT critically read a story and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader (L1).

Bellwork: Baseline Test

Direct Instruction: 

• Baseline Test 50 mins

• Annotation Basics 

• Enuma Elish Notes

Homework: 

1. Obtain class materials

2. Read and Annotate Enuma Elish

Friday

Objective: Objective: SWBAT correctly capitalize the necessary words in a sentence (7L2). 

Exit: Capitalization Worksheet 

Bellwork: The Good, Beautiful, and True Friday (Appalachian Spring)

Direct Instruction:

• Capitalization Lesson

Independent Practice: 

1. Capitalization Worksheet

Homework: 

1.  Read and Annotate Enuma Elish

********Final Study********

Each lesson will be available starting 7/31

Grammar Lessons:

Reading Comprehension:

Nonfiction Text Features

Joining a Google Classroom Using a Class Code

3rd Period: 

5th Period: 

• 1. Sign In:
  Go to classroom.google.com on your computer or open the Google Classroom app on your mobile device. 

• 2. Sign In with the Correct Account:
  Make sure you're signed in with the Google Account your teacher uses for the class. If not, click your profile picture to switch accounts. 

• 3. Click the Plus Sign:
  On the main Classroom page, click the plus sign (+) in the top-right corner. 

• 4. Select "Join Class":
  From the pop-up menu, select "Join class". 

• 5. Enter the Class Code:
  Enter the 6-8 character class code provided by your teacher and click "Join". 

Submitting an assignment to Google Classroom

On a computer: 

• Go to classroom.google.com and sign in to your Google Account.

• Click on the class you're working in.

• Click the Classwork tab.

• Click on the assignment to open it.

• To add work, click Add or create.

• Select the source for your work: Google Drive, Link, or File (for files on your computer).

• Choose your file or enter the link, then click Add.

• Click Turn In and confirm your submission.