January 22 to 26, 2018
Monday, January 22, 2018
Objective: 8.5.W.1 Students will write using correct mechanics with a focus on commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, colons, and semi-colons.
Lesson: (From THE TAMING OF THE SHREW) Getting the Main Idea
Assignment: Worksheet: Read each of the following paragraphs. Then read the four sentences below each paragraph. Choose the sentence that best states the main idea of the paragraph. Then neatly copy that sentence on the line provided.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Objective: 8.4.W.1 Students will use domain appropriate vocabulary to communicate ideas in writing clearly.
Lesson: Determining Alphabetical Order; Using a Pronounciation Key
Assignment: 1. Number the six words in each list below to show the order in which they would appear in the dictionary. 2. Use the key at the bottom of the page to help pronounce the respelled words.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Objective: 8.4.W.2 Students will select appropriate language to create a specific effect according to purpose in writing.
Lesson: 1. Choosing Correct Meanings; Using Guide Words; Creating a Character Assignments: Assignments: 1. Worksheets and whole class review. The italicized word in each of the sentences below has several meanings. Some of the meanings are listed in the Glossary. Decide which meanings the word has in the sentence. Then write the number of your choice on the blank. 2. Put the words in the word box in alphabetical order under the correct guide words. 3. Imagine that you are one of Petruchio’s servants in “The Taming of the Shrew.” Petruchio recently brought his new wife home. You’re being interviewed by a newspaper reporter. Write your answers to the reporter’s questions on the lines provided.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Objective: 8.3.W.2 INFORMATIVE Students will compose essays and reports about topics, incorporating evidence (e.g., specific facts, examples, details) and maintaining an organized structure and a formal style.
Lesson: Determing Feelings; Discovering Meaning Through Context; Recalling an Event
Assignments: Worksheets and whole class review. 1. Each of the sentences below provides clues to a character’s feelings in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. 2. Think about an event that happened in TALES OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: THE COMEDIES. Then describe one of those events to someone who has not read the book. Remember to include details about the characters, plot and so on.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Objective: 8.3.W.2 INFORMATIVE Students will compose essays and reports about topics, incorporating evidence (e.g., specific facts, examples, details) and maintaining an organized structure and a formal style.
Lesson: Writing a Journal Sample; Creating a Picture; Using Descriptive Words
Assignments: 1. Imagine that you are a character in one of the tales. In the sample journal below, describe how you feel in one of the scenes. 2. Draw one of the scenes the author describes in TALES OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: THE COMEDIES. Then write your own description of what you have drawn. 3. List four words that can be used to describe each of the italicized words below. Write your words on the blanks. Be creative.