September 2
-Lesson to Learn B
-Read Ch. 18 together
HOMEWORK: Finish Ch. 18 if unfinished in class
September 3
Summary or Analysis?
Read/discuss Ch. 19
HOMEWORK: Catch up on reading if needed
September 4
-Lesson to Learn C
-Complete Tales of the Greek Heroes Seminar Notes
HOMEWORK: Complete Seminar Notes if incomplete in class
September 5
-Tales of the Greek Heroes Whole-Book Seminar
HOMEWORK: Get A Collection of Stories by Edgar Allan Poe for Monday 9/15
August 25
-Teach LGR Unit 3 words
-Brightspace writing: Construct LSU Topic Sentence
-TotGH Ch. 14
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 14 if unfinished in class
August 26
-Predicate Verbs, Predicate Nominatives, and Predicate Adjectives Notes
-TotGH Ch. 15
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 15 if unfinished in class
August 27
-Brightspace writing: Supporting Sentences (Lesson 3)
-TotGH Ch. 16
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 16 if unfinished in class
August 28
-Review/check LGR Unit 3
-PV, PN, and PA Lesson to Learn A
-TotGH Ch. 17
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 17 if unfinished in class
August 29
-LGR Unit 3 Test
-Catch-up
HOMEWORK: None! (R&R)
August 18
Sentences for Practice #1-5
TotGH Ch. 10
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 11 if unfinished in class
August 19
Review Sentences for Practice #6-10
Give LSU thesis handout to preview LSU theses
Complete “7th Grade Creating LSU Thesis Statements” together.
TotGH Ch. 11
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 12; finish Sentences for Practice
August 20
Brightspace writing: Copy prompt and brainstorm on the question “How do Heracles’ actions demonstrate his heroism?”
-TotGH Ch. 13
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 13 if unfinished in class
August 21
GALILEO TESTING
HOMEWORK: Review for grammar quiz
August 22
-Principal Elements and Modifiers Quiz
-TotGH Ch. 14
HOMEWORK: Finish TotGH Ch. 14 if unfinished in class
August 11
-Pass out LGR books
-Teach LGR Unit 2
-Read and discuss TotGH Ch. 6
HOMEWORK: Finish reading TotGH Ch. 6 if unfinished; work on LGR Unit 2 (due Thursday)
August 12
-WOL Ch. 1 Lesson to Learn B (Principal Elements and Modifiers)
-Read and discuss TotGH Ch. 7
HOMEWORK: Finish reading TotGH Ch. 7 if unfinished
August 13
-Discuss LSU Thesis Statements
-Read and discuss TotGH Ch. 8 (Birth of Heracles)
HOMEWORK: Finish reading TotGH Ch. 8 if unfinished
August 14
-Review/check LGR Unit 2
-WOL Ch. 1 Lesson to Learn C
-Read and discuss TotGH Ch. 9
HOMEWORK: Finish reading TotGH Ch. 9 if unfinished
August 15
-LGR Unit 2 Test
-Read and discuss TotGH Ch. 10
HOMEWORK: Finish reading TotGH Ch. 10 if unfinished
July 31
Syllabus
-Class expectations and grammar/writing binder expectations overview
-Annotation review
“See it Through”
HOMEWORK:
Get syllabus signed to turn in tomorrow! Any questions about the syllabus must be brought in tomorrow.
Bring in grammar binder and divider tabs for tomorrow.
Bring in Tales of the Greek Heroes for Monday!
August 1
-Turn in syllabus signature
-Set up grammar binders (notes, lessons to learn, sentences for practice, quizzes, writing packets)
-Introductory/”back-to-basics” grammar review
HOMEWORK: Bring in Tales of the Greek Heroes for Monday!
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August 4
-Teach LGR Unit 1 vocabulary words
-Read example analytical paragraph (Rat & Mole) and discuss. Complete “Outline the Topos” on writing packet.
-Ch. 1 Greek Heroes read and discuss
HOMEWORK: Finish reading Tales of the Greek Heroes, Chapter 1
August 5
-WOL Ch. 1 (Principal Elements and Modifiers) Notes
-Initial Grammar binder check (for credit)
-Read and discuss Ch. 2 Greek Heroes
HOMEWORK: Finish reading Tales of the Greek Heroes, Chapter 2
August 6
-Continue work on “Rat & Mole” paragraph. Use model paragraph to complete “Analyze the Topos” and “Development by Examples”
-Read and discuss Greek Heroes Ch. 3
HOMEWORK: Finish reading Tales of the Greek Heroes, Chapter 3
August 7
-Check/review LGR Unit 1 (during Bell Work)
-WOL Ch. 1 (Principal Elements and Modifiers) Lesson to Learn A; check Grammar binder (for credit)
-Read and discuss Greek Heroes Ch. 4
HOMEWORK: Finish reading Tales of the Greek Heroes, Chapter 4
August 8
-LGR Unit 1 Test
-Read and discuss Greek Heroes Ch. 5
HOMEWORK: Finish reading Tales of the Greek Heroes, Chapter 5