Quarter 3

1/2/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook  

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 1-9         20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 20 min.

  • Introduce topics

  • Brainstorm and search

  • Go over rubric

Homework:

•   Read 

1/3/24 Wednesday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook  

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 10-17    20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 40 min.

  • Brainstorm body paragraph topics ideas

  • Review how to take notes

  • Topic Due

Homework:

•   Read 

1/4/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook  

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 18-25    20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay  20 min.

  • Review topic sentences

  • Research

Homework:

•   Read 

1/5/24 Friday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook  

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 26-29    20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 20 min.

  • Review evidence and explanation

  • Research

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

Homework:

•   Read 

1/8/24 Monday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook  

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 30-36        20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 20 min.

  • Develop body paragraphs

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

Homework:

•   Read 

1/9/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook  

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures  37-47         20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 40 min.

  • Body Paragraph 1 due

Homework:

•   Read 

1/10/24 Wednesday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 48-57        20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay  20 min.

  • Body paragraph 2 due

Homework:

•  Read

1/11/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook  

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 58-64        20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 40 min.

  • Body Paragraph 3 due

Homework:

• Read

1/12/24 Friday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 65-75         20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 20 min.

  • Go over hook and thesis

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

Homework:

• Read

1/15/24 Monday

Objectives:

Activities:

• No School

Homework:

•   Read

1/16/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 76-85        20 min.

• Space Race Research  Essay 20 min.

  • Go over conclusion

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

Homework:

• Read 

1/17/24 Wednesday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 86-92        20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 40 min.

  • Self-Edit Checklist

Homework:

•   Read

1/18/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 93-101        20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 20 min.

  • Peer edit checklist

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

Homework:

•   Read

1/19/24 Friday

Objectives:

Activities:

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Homework:

•   Read

1/22/24 Monday

Objectives:

• I CAN write an informative/explanatory text.

• I CAN find evidence from informational readings and cite it.

• Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 102-109         20 min.

• Space Race Research Essay 20 min.

  • Essay due/Final edits

• Tier 2 Intervention 20 min.

Homework:

• Read 

1/23/24 Tuesday 

Objectives:

• I can understand Shakespeare's life, works, and the way they were performed. 

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 110-121         20 min.

• Amplify: Shakespeare's Life, Legacy and Tragedies

  • Background Knowledge Discussion (5 min)

  • "Why We Can't Escape Shakespeare" video (5 min)

    • Begin Character Packet

  • "Straight Outta Stratford-Upon-Avon" video (10 min)

  • Discuss videos (10 min)

  • "Tragedies and their Performance" video & discussion (10 min)

Homework:

• Read

1/24/24 Wednesday 

Objectives:

• Students will read, hear, and watch The Prologue performed for the first time, selecting clues about setting, character, and plot to make an initial summary of Romeo and Juliet as presented in The Prologue.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 122-131         20 min.

• Amplify: Subunit 1 Lesson 1: Two Households (Intro to Early Modern English)

  • Vocab App (10 min)

  • Reading through the prologue (5 min)

  • Breaking down key vocab (10 min)

  • Watch prologue video (5 min)

  • Think Aloud (10 min)

Homework:

• Read 

1/25/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• Students will read, hear, and watch The Prologue performed for the first time, selecting clues about setting, character, and plot to make an initial summary of Romeo and Juliet as presented in The Prologue.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend poetic devices in Shakespearean sonnets.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 132-139         20 min.

• Amplify: Subunit 1 Lesson 1: Two Households (Breaking Down the Prologue) Slides

  • Paraphrasing the Prologue (10 min)

  • Reading Sonnet 18 (5 min)

  • Sonnet Mini-Lesson (5 min)

  • Reading in pairs- rhyme pattern (10 min)

  • Poetic device work in the prologue and Sonnet 18 (5 min)

Homework:

• Read    

1/26/24 Friday

Objectives:

• Students will read, hear, and watch The Prologue performed for the first time, selecting clues about setting, character, and plot to make an initial summary of Romeo and Juliet as presented in The Prologue.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend oral language.

• I can comprehend many genres of books.

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 140-144       20 min.

• Romeo and Juliet

• Amplify: Subunit 1: Lesson 1: Overview: Two Households (Continue Breaking Down the Prologue) Slides

  • Review Vocab (5 min)

  • Prologue Breakdown Video (8 min)

  • Setting and Character Activity (5 min)

  • Prediction Writing Activity (10 min)

  • Turn-and-talk (2 min)

  • Fill-in-the-Bard Activity (5 min)

  • Quizlet (5 min)

Homework:

• Read

1/29/24 Monday

Objectives:

• Students will use the Fill-in-the-Bard exercise, choosing synonyms for selected words in Shakespeare's lines. Then, they will compare choices to the original to examine the impact of word choice on meaning. 

•  Students will translate Shakespeare’s language and explain its meaning and what it suggests will happen in the play to practice using this complex language

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can write an effective summary.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 145-152       20 min.

• Amplify: Subunit 1 Lesson 2: Fill-in-the-Bard Slides

  • Vocab Activity on Amplify (10 Min)

  • Begin Vocab Packet (15 Min)

    • Discuss Important Vocab

  • Prologue Breakdown Video (10 Min)

  • Foreshadowing discussion (5 Min)

Homework:

•   Read  

1/30/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

• In the first read of Romeo and Juliet's encounter scene, students will match a set of actions to specific lines. Then, they will compare their staged actions to those in a filmed performance to explain the meaning suggested by a particular action.

• I can connect Shakespeare's use of metaphor to a specific action.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 153-159         20 min.

• Subunit 1 Lesson 3: "My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand" (40 min) Slides

  • Vocab Review (5 Min)

  • Watch the film (Act 1.1-4) (20 Min)

  • Act 1.5 Read Aloud and Break down (15 Min)

Homework:

•  Read

1/31/24 Wednesday

Objectives:

•  In the second reading of Romeo and Juliet's first encounter, students will trace an extended metaphor. Then, they will use the Fill-in-the-Bard exercise, choosing synonyms for selected words at the end of the excerpt. Then, they will compare choices to the original to examine the impact of word choice on meaning and identify how and why the metaphor ends with a kiss.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can connect Shakespeare's use of metaphor to a specific action.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 160-166         20 min. Slides

• Subunit 1 Lesson 3: "My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand" (40 min) Slides

  • Mini-Lesson on Palmers, Pilgrims, and Metaphors (5 Min)

    • Fill out Vocab Packet

    • Watch the Film (Act 1, Scene 5) (20 Min)

  • Amplify Activity 1.3.5 (10 Min)

  • Amplify Exit Ticket 1.3.7 (5 Min)

Homework:

• Read

2/1/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading  20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 167-172        20 min. Slides

• Subunit 1 Lesson 3: "My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand" (40 min) Slides

  • Amplify Vocab 1.3.1 (10 Min)

  • Underline actions in the exerpt (10 Min)

  • Acting out R&J's first meeting (10 Min)

  • Quizlet review time (10 Min)

Homework:

•  Read

2/2/24 Friday

Objectives:

•  In the first reading of the Balcony Scene, students will identify and analyze the extended metaphor Romeo uses to describe Juliet. Then, they will use this understanding and knowledge of their relationship to create their own metaphor for Juliet to suggest similar qualities.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 172-178         20 min. 

• Subunit 1 Lesson 4: Palmers, Pilgrims, Holy Shrines (40 min)

  • Amplify Vocab 1.4.1 (10 Min)

  • Amplify Metaphor Review 1.4.4 (10 Min)

  • Break down Act 1, Scene 5, Lines 90-103 as a class, discussing metaphors (10 Min)

  • Amplify Exit Ticket 1.4.7 (10 Min)

• Slides

Homework:

•  Read

2/5/24 Monday

Objectives:

•  In the first reading of the Balcony Scene, students will identify and analyze the extended metaphor Romeo uses to describe Juliet. Then, they will use this understanding and knowledge of their relationship to create their own metaphor for Juliet to suggest similar qualities.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 178-184         20 min. 

• Subunit 1 Lesson 7: The Sun, the Moon, the Stars

  • Amplify Vocab 1.7.1 (10 Min)

  • Watch the Film (Act 2.1-2) (15 Min)

  • Break down the balcony scene vocab in pairs (10 Min)

  • Balcony scene discussion questions (5 Min)

  • Slides

Homework:

• Read

2/6/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

•  In the first reading of the Balcony Scene, students will identify and analyze the extended metaphor Romeo uses to describe Juliet. Then, they will use this understanding and knowledge of their relationship to create their own metaphor for Juliet to suggest similar qualities.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 185-193         20 min. 

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Homework:

• Read

2/7/24 Wednesday

Objectives:

• In the second reading of the Balcony Scene, students will create and collaboratively refine paraphrases for key pieces of Juliet's argument about names to understand her precise meaning. 

• Students will use details from the text to develop an argument about whether Romeo changing his name would or would not solve the obstacle(s) in the couple's relationship.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Amplify: Read aloud and discussion of Hidden Figures 194-198 and AR test          20 min.

• Subunit 1 Lesson 7: The Sun, the Moon, the Stars (Cont.)Slides

  • Balcony Scene Read-Aloud (2.2.1-32) (5 Min)

  • Metaphor Play-doh Practice (15 Min)

  • Gallery Walk (5 Min)

  • Galler Walk Reflection–in journals (10 Min)

  • Amplify Exit Ticket 1.7.11 (5 Min)

 Homework:

• Read  

2/8/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• In the second reading of the Balcony Scene, students will create and collaboratively refine paraphrases for key pieces of Juliet's argument about names to understand her precise meaning. 

• Students will use details from the text to develop an argument about whether Romeo changing his name would or would not solve the obstacle(s) in the couple's relationship.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Subunit 1 Lesson 8: What's in a name? Slides

  • Amplify Vocab 1.8.1 (10 Min)

  • Amplify Discussion 1.8.3 (5 Min)

  • Act Out Act 2.2, Lines 35-61 – Script on Amplify 1.8.3 (10 Min)

  • Acting scene and exerpt reflection (10 Min)

  • Time to practice quizlet (5 Min)

Homework:

•   Read

2/9/24 Friday

Objectives:

• After analyzing and discussing artists’ choices and the information and ideas they communicate about the play, students read, rehearse, and perform the pivotal Fight Scene. Both their reading and discussion will help in identifying and adding emphasis, gesture, and action to convey the characters' emotions, meaning, and actions as indicated in the language of the text. 

• Students will analyze each character’s motivation during this scene and the extent to which a filmed production stays faithful to or departs from the text.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Subunit 1 Lesson 10: Thou art a Villain Slides

  • Amplify Vocab 1.10.1 (10 Min)

  • Watch the film (Act 2.4-5) (20 Min)

  • Turn-and-talk discussion of R&J's marriage (5 Min)

  •  Share-outs of R&J's marriage (5 Min)

Homework:

•   Read

2/12/24 Monday

Objectives:

• After analyzing and discussing artists’ choices and the information and ideas they communicate about the play, students read, rehearse, and perform the pivotal Fight Scene. Both their reading and discussion will help in identifying and adding emphasis, gesture, and action to convey the characters' emotions, meaning, and actions as indicated in the language of the text. 

• Students will analyze each character’s motivation during this scene and the extent to which a filmed production stays faithful to or departs from the text.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

Amplify Subunit 1, Lesson 11: A plague a' both your houses Slides

• • Watch the film (Act 3.1) (20 Min)

  • Act out 3.1 and complete the worksheet in groups (20 Min)

Homework:

•   Read 

2/13/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

•  In reading the second part of the Fight Scene, students will analyze Mercutio's famous dying words, first identifying and interpreting the figurative language he uses to describe his injuries. Then, students will determine whom he blames for his injuries.

• Students will apply their understanding of the first two parts of the Fight Scene to explain why Mercutio curses and blames both the Capulets and Montagues

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can understand Shakespeare's use of metaphor.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Amplify Subunit 1, Lesson 11: A plague a' both your houses Slides

  • Amplify Vocab (10 Min)

  • Act out the Fight Scene (10 Min)

  • Amplify Activity 1.11.5 part 2 (10 Min)

  • Amplify Exit Ticket 1.11.8 (10 Min)

Homework:

• Read  

2/14/24 Wednesday

Objectives:

• Students work closely to paraphrase and then translate Romeo’s lines in the Fight Scene to understand what they reveal about Romeo.  

• Students analyze how Romeo has changed during the Fight Scene and what propelled this change.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Amplify Subunit 1, Lesson 12: Romeo's Transformation Slides

  • Amplify Vocab 1.12.1 (10 Min)

  • Watch the Film for Act 3, Scene 2-4 (10 Min)

  • Summary and prediction writing (10 Min)

  • Banishment Mini-Lesson (5 Min)

  • Tybalt Discussion (5 Min)

Homework:

•   Read

2/15/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• Students work closely to paraphrase and then translate Romeo’s lines in the Fight Scene to understand what they reveal about Romeo.  

• Students analyze how Romeo has changed during the Fight Scene and what propelled this change.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Amplify Subunit 1, Lesson 12: Romeo's Transformation Slides

  • Watch the film for Act 3.5 to Act 4.3 (20 min)

  • Discussion of Paris (5 min)

  • Journal prediction writing (10 min)

  • Are R&J actually in love discussion (5 min)

Homework:

•   Read

2/16/24 Friday

Activities:

• Midwinter break

Homework:

• Read 

2/19/24 Monday 

Objectives:

Activities:

• Midwinter break

Homework:

•  Read

2/20/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

•  Students will pantomime the actions identified or implied in the final Death Scene. Then, they will interpret the figurative and literal language to examine how Romeo and Juliet decide upon and explain these final actions.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Amplify Subunit 1, Lesson 14: Famous Last Words Slides

  • Amplify Vocab 1.14.1 (5 Min)

  • Watch the Film Act 4, Scenes 4-5 (10 Min)

  • Mini-lesson on 1500's death procedures (5 Min)

  • Turn-and-talk about Tybalt and the Nurse (5 Min)

  • Journal prediction writing and share-outs (15 Min)

Homework:

•  Read

2/21/24 Wednesday

Objectives:

•  Students will pantomime the actions identified or implied in the final Death Scene. Then, they will interpret the figurative and literal language to examine how Romeo and Juliet decide upon and explain these final actions.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Amplify Subunit 1, Lesson 14: Famous Last Words Slides

  • Watch the film for Act 5, scenes 1-3 (20 Min)

  • Breaking down Romeo and Juliet's final lines in groups (10 Min)

  • Coming up with discussion questions (5 Min)

  • Journal prediction writing (5 Min)

Homework:

• Read 

2/22/24 Thursday

Objectives:

• Students will analyze the Prince’s famous 5-line judgment and reflect back on what they have read to determine if they think the peace between the Capulets and Montagues will last.

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Hidden Figures  Movie 20 min.

• Amplify Subunit 1, Lesson 15: A Lasting Peace? Slides

  • Breaking down the death scene (10 min)

  • Amplify activity 1.15.5 (10 min)

  • Amplify solo 1.15. 8 (10 min)

  • Content review time (10 min)

Homework:

• Read

2/23/24 Friday

Objectives:

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can break down the meaning of and recall specific lines and events from the text.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Scene Posters: Slides

  • Students will choose one scene from the play to put on a poster. If they have any latework or re-do work they will work on that first. If they finish early, they may begin working on the study guide. (60 Min)

Homework:

•   Read  

2/26/24 Monday

Objectives:

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can break down the meaning of and recall specific lines and events from the text.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Review Day: Slides

  • Asking student questions and working through the study guide (40 Min)

  • Content review Blooket (10 Min)

  • Vocab review Blooket (10 Min)

Homework:

•   Read

2/27/24 Tuesday

Objectives:

• I can define and understand common Early-Modern English terms and phrases.

• I can break down the meaning of and recall specific lines and events from the text.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading (20 Min)

• Test Day: Slides

  • Once the test is finished, students may read (40 Min)

Homework:

•  Read

2/28/24 Wednesday 

Objectives:

• I can compare and contrast two texts.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading (20 Min)

• Begin Gnomeo and Juliet, introduce the essay and worksheet. (60 Min)

Homework:

•  Read 

Activities:

• Independent Reading (20 Min)

• Finish Gnomeo and Juliet (30 Min)

• Introduce and complete essay outline (30 Min)

Homework:

•  Read

3/1/24 Friday 

Objectives:

• I can compare and contrast two texts.

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading (20 Min)

• Body paragraph review lesson (10 Min)

• Time to work on body paragraphs (50 Min)

Homework:

•  Read   

3/4/24 Monday 

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can realize artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation. 

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Romeo and Juliet Lost Scenes 40 min.

  • Brainstorming/Writing of script

  • Rubric

• Acting Techniques lesson 20 min.

  • Diction/Shakespearean insults

  • Scene Fighting 101 (without getting hurt)

Homework:

•   Read

3/5/24 Tuesday 

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can realize artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation. 

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent  Reading 20 min.

• Romeo and Juliet Lost Scenes 60 min.

  • Finish writing script--with (stage directions)

  • Practice Acting

  • Recording group acting/feedback/director changes

Homework:

•  Read 

3/6/24 Wednesday 

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can realize artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation. 

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Romeo and Juliet Lost Scenes 60 min.

  • One last practice run-through

  • Acting scenes out in front of class

  • Feedback from class--Self-review and Peer-review

  • Romeo and Juliet Trivia Game

Homework:

•   Read

3/7/24 Thursday 

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can realize artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation. 

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min.

• Romeo and Juliet Lost Scenes 60 min.

  • Acting scenes out in front of class

  • Feedback from class

Homework:

• Read

3/8/24 Friday

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook 

Activities:

• Independent Reading 20 min. 

Homework:

•   Read

3/27/23 Monday

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading

• Nonfiction Book Club

• World War II topics

• Forward Testing Practice--Writing/Language

Homework:

•   Read

3/28/23 Tuesday

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading

• Nonfiction Book Club

• Forward Testing Practice--Writing/Language

• Build Background Knowledge Hiroshima & How the war ended--Read Article/ Look at Images Together as a class

  • Extra Videos: Hiroshima Atomic Bomb: Survivor Recalls Horrors

  • Atomic Bomb Hiroshima:Daily 360 

Homework:

• Read

3/29/23 Wednesday

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Independent Reading

• Nonfiction Book Club

• Forward Testing Practice--Listening

• Read (Internment Camps) America Betrayed Us Article in Groups

• Questions:Connotations on betrayed, shameful, forced incarceration, grave injustice. What was life like in the internment camps?  What did the Japanese give up?  Fairness...Was it so bad what the government did?  Stance and reasons

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

Homework:

•  Read

3/30/23 Thursday

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Nonfiction Book Club

• Independent Reading

• Forward Testing Practice--Reading

Homework:

•  Read

3/31/23 Friday 

Objectives:

• I can comprehend many genres of texts.

• I can gain background knowledge on a subject

• I can comprehend oral language

Materials:

•  Independent reading book 

•  Notebook

•  Pencil

• Chromebook

Activities:

• Nonfiction Book Club

• Independent Reading

• Forward Testing Practice--Reading

• Nearpod --"Exploring World War II" (39 slides)

  • "The Fallen of World War II"

• Begin Researching for your Project

  • Examples: Website

Homework:

• Read