*** To Kill a Mockingbird Rough Draft Due 3/5***
Next book : The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne, 978-0385751537
Week 9 Q3 3/2 - 3/6
Monday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Graphic organizers are due today
Discussion of the students arguments for their essays
Discussion of Chapters 26-27
Complete Graphic Organizer
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 28, 29 and submit the rough draft of your essay by 11:59 PM on Thursday.
Assessment: TKAM Test on Block day 3/2-3/3
Tuesday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 30, 31 and study for the test and submit the rough draft of your essay by 11:59 PM on Thursday.
Assessment: TKAM Test on Block day 3/2-3/3
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Block Day
(Wed. and Thurs.)
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork-BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
TKAM Unit Test
Work on TKAM essay. (Computers will be in class.
Independent Practice:
Homework: The rough draft of your essay is due Thursday by 11:59 PM
Get a copy of The Boy in Striped Pajamas for class after break
Assessment:
Friday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Casting call group assignment
Independent Practice:
Homework: Have a great break!
Assessment
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Week 8 Q3 2/23 - 2/27
Monday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
We will discuss Chapter 19
Students will have class time to work on their graphic organizers
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 21
Assessment:TKAM Chapters 12-23 Quiz on Block day
Tuesday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
We will discuss Chapters 20-21
Students will have class time to work on their graphic organizers
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 22, 23 and study for the quiz
Assessment: TKAM Chapters 12-23 Quiz on Block day
Block Day
(Wed. and Thurs.)
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
TKAM Chapters 12-23 Quiz
Discussion of Chapters 22, 23
Students will use any remaining class time to work on their graphic organizers
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapters 24, 25 and finish graphic organizers
Assessment:TKAM Test Block day next week
Friday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Graphic organizers are due Monday
Discussion of Chapters 24, 25
Discussion of the rough draft
Students will have class time to work on their graphic organizers
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapters 26, 27 and finish your graphic organizer.
The rough draft of your essay is due next Thursday by 11:59 PM
Assessment:TKAM Test Block day next week
Previously in English...
Week 7 2/16 - 2/20
Monday
No School (Presidents Day)
R & R Weekend
Tuesday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Literary concept review of Conflict
Objective-Students will be able to critically read TKAM and analyze character actions in Chapter 15 to categorize them into specific types of courage (e.g., distinguishing between physical danger and moral dilemmas).
Direct Instruction-
Literary Terms review of theme
Discussion of TKAM Chapter 15 Courage Exercise
Complete the TKAM Chapter 15 Courage Exercise
Homework: Read Chapter 16, 17
Assessment: TKAM Chapters 12-23 Quiz on Block day 2/25-2/26
Block Day
(Wed. and Thurs.)
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Discussion of common usage problems
Brainstorm ideas for essay prompt (Both sides)
We will discuss Chapter 16, 17 and begin discussion of the trial
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapters 18 and do the Chapter 18 Questions
Assessment: TKAM Chapters 12-23 Quiz on Block day 2/25-2/26
Friday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork-BW: Literary Terms review of theme
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Discussion of sample essay
We will discuss Chapter 18 by continuing the trial
Students may work on graphic organizers
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 19, 20
Assessment:TKAM Chapters 12-23 Quiz on Block day 2/25-2/26
Week 6 2/9 - 2/13
Monday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork-BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
We will discuss Chapter 12
Independent Practice: Students will complete the misplaced modifiers practice
Homework: Read Chapter 13 and do the Chapter 13 questions
Assessment:
Tuesday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically review a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Literary Concept Review: flashback
̈We will discuss the Chapter 13
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 14 and do the Chapter 14 questions
Assessment:
Block Day
(Wed. and Thurs.)
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW: Unpacking the prompt activity."
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
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Discussion of Chapter 14
Independent Practice: Students will complete the dangling modifiers practice
Homework: Read Chapter 15 and do the Chapter 15 Questions
Assessment:
Friday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
We will discuss of Chapter 15
Independent Practice: Students will complete the Dangling and misplaced modifiers review
Homework: R & R Weekend
Week 5 Q3 2/2 - 2/6
Monday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork-BW Assignment: (Literary Concept Review: Tone and mood
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
We will discuss the techniques of persuasion
̈We will discuss TKAM Chapter Ch. 8 and TKAM Chapter 9
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 10 Students will complete the Chapter 10 Questions
Assessment: TKAM 1-11 Quiz Friday
Tuesday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically review a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
We will discuss Chapter 10
We will do the literature chat stations
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 11 and complete the Chapter 11 questions
Assessment: TKAM 1-11 Quiz Friday
Block Day
(Wed. and Thurs.)
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment: Students will present the advertisement activity
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
Read the essay “Gold Garbage”and discuss the analysis of the essay
We will begin the TKAM Essay Assignment
Hand out the TKAM Graphic Organizer
Independent Practice:
Homework: Study for the TKAM 1-11 quiz
Assessment: There will be a quiz on Chapters 1-11 of TKAM on Friday
Friday
Warm-Up Activity/Bellwork- BW Assignment
Objective-Students will be able to critically read a novel and apply the skills and strategies of a successful reader.
Direct Instruction-
TKAM Ch. 1-11 quiz
Literary Concept Review: Characterization
We will discuss Chapter 11
Independent Practice:
Homework: Read Chapter 12 and complete the Chapter 12 Questions
Assessment:
Joining a Google Classroom Using a Class Code
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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.
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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.
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