Welcome to my webpage! I am looking forward to working with my 9th grade
students and their parents. I have also posted some of the handouts and
study guides that the students receive in class. Also, please visit the
links I have posted for help with homework and research. If you have any
questions, please feel free to e-mail me or call me at Prattville High
School, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 1
Aug. 10, 2009 – Aug. 14, 2009
M Aug. 10, 2009
1. DOL 1, 1 and 2 – write all week’s DOL sentences on the same sheet of paper and hand in on Friday
2. Fill out information cards
3. Pass out Policies and Procedures; review policies; return signed last page by Friday, Aug. 14th for a test grade
4. Review MLA format
5. Review vocabulary words
6. Homework: Write a sentence for each vocabulary word; use MLA heading on your paper.
T Aug. 11, 2009
1. DOL 1, 3 and 4
2. Pass forward homework.
3. Finish reviewing class policies and procedures; review school rules and policies;
4. Review parts of speech.
5. Homework: return signed Policies and Procedures form
W Aug. 12, 2009
1. DOL 1, 5 and 6
2. Questions on class policies or school rules
3. Write in-class essay; use MLA format (heading, double space, 1 inch margin)
4. Homework: Copy the sentences on the board and label all the parts of speech of all the words.
Th Aug. 13, 2009
1. DOL 1, 7 and 8
2. Pass forward homework
3. DOL 1 Test (100 T) – two bathroom passes if you receive 100% on the test
4. Copy the literary terms from the board; we will go over the definitions in class
5. Finish in-class essay
6. Homework: Study for vocabulary test. Hand in policy sign-off sheet by tomorrow.
F Aug. 14, 2009
1. DOL 1, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. Vocabulary 1 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank. You cannot use definitions on test.
3. Review definitions of literary terms
4. Watch video on parts of speech for review – quiz next week
Vocabulary Week 1 Words
1. abbreviate (v.) – make briefer; to reduce (as a word) to a shorter form intended to stand for the whole
2. appropriate (adj.) – especially suitable or fitting; proper
3. brainstorm (v.) – a problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous input of ideas from one person or many; a sudden bright idea
4. characteristic (n.) – a distinguishing trait, quality, or property; revealing, distinguishing, or typical of the individual character
5. conclusion (n.) – a judgment or opinion formed after thought; an outcome
6. discuss (v.) – to talk or write about; consider the pros and cons of
7. foreshadow (v.) – the use of clues by the author to prepare readers for events that will happen later in a story
8. heading (n.) – something forming the head, top, or front; the title, topic, etc. as of a chapter
9. sequence (n.) – the coming of one thing after another; succession; a series
10. preview (v.) to view or show in advance; to scan information before detailed reading
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 2
Aug. 16, 2009 – Aug. 20, 2009
M Aug. 16, 2009
1. DOL 2, 1 and 2 – write all week’s DOL sentences on the same sheet of paper and hand in on Friday
2. Pass back work; your class number on your DOL (put this number after your name on all your assignments); review vocabulary words
3. Review Student/Parent Handbook – quiz on Thursday
4. Hand out Grammar Workbooks. Do the following exercises (write the sentences and follow the directions) (label “Nouns”): p. 47, Exer. 1, 1-5; p. 49, Exer. 1, 1-5.
5. Pass out The Outsiders and Study Guide; read Ch. 1-2 and answer questions on study guide.
6. Homework: Bring your Student/Parent Handbook to class every day this week. Grammar Wkbk: Copy the sentences and follow the directions (label Pronouns): p. 51, Exer. 1, 1-5; p. 53, Exer.1, 1-5.
T Aug. 17, 2009
1. DOL 2, 3 and 4
2. Quiz on The Outsider Ch. 1-2
3. Reading Pre-test; this does not count as a grade
4. Review school rules and policies – quiz on Thursday.
5. Homework: Grammar Workbook: Copy the sentences and follow the directions (label Verbs): p. 55, Exer. 1, 1-5; p. 57, Exer. 1, 1-5; p. 59, Exer. 1, 1-5; p. 53.
W Aug. 18, 2009
1. You will have a substitute today; please, be on your best behavior.
2. DOL 2, 5 and 6; we will go over these on Thursday; give Jacob your homework, as well as the DOL original sheet. Jacob will put the homework in the blue tray.
3. Grammar worksheets: write on your own paper and hand in at the end of the block even if you are not finished. Read The Outsiders and do study guide questions.
4. Homework: Grammar Workbook: Copy the sentences and follow the directions (label Adjectives and Adverbs): p. 61, Exer. 1, 1-5; p. 63, Exer. 1, 1-5, Exer. 2, 1-5, Exer. 3, 1-5, Exer. 4, 1-5; read The Outsiders and do the study guide questions.
Th Aug. 19, 2009
1. DOL 2, 7 and 8; put your homework in the blue tray.
2. DOL 2 Test (100 T);; The Outsiders Ch. 3-4 Quiz (100 Q)
3. Pass out literature book and literary terms; you will find the definitions of the terms in the back of the literature book under “Handbook of Literary Terms” p. 1133. Definitions 1-15 are due tomorrow; the remainder is due on Tuesday.
5. Homework: Study for vocabulary test; work on literary terms; review parts of speech; Grammar Workbook: Copy the sentences and follow the directions (label Prepositions): p. 69, Exer. 1, 1-10
F Aug. 20, 2009
1. DOL 2, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. Vocabulary 2 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank. You cannot use definitions on test; Student Parent Handbook Quiz (100 Q)
3. The class will review the definitions of literary terms, 1-15 and hand in written definitions (100 D)
Week 2 Words
1. citation (n.) – an act of crediting a source when using a quotation or paraphrase of information
2. evidence (n.) – something that furnishes proof
3. expository (adj.) – relating to conveying or explaining information
4. illustrate (v.) – to make clear by giving an example or instance; to show clearly; demonstrate
5. logical (adj.) – capable of reasoning or of using reason in an orderly, convincing fashion
6. simile (n.) – a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, using a word such as like or as
7. setting (n.) – the time and place in which the events of a literary work occur
8. succinct (adj.) – expressed clearly in a few words; concise
9. responsible (adj.) – reliable; trustworthy; able to choose for oneself between right and wrong
10. exuberant (adj.) – joyful; effusively and almost uninhabited enthusiastic; abounding in vitality
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 3
Aug. 24, 2009 – Aug. 28, 2009
Every student should have a Holt Literature Book and Grammar Workbook; if you do not, see me before or after school to check out your book.
M Aug. 24, 2009
1. DOL 3, 1 and 2 – write all week’s DOL sentences on the same sheet of paper and hand in on Friday
2. The Outsiders Ch. 5-6 Quiz
3. Vocabulary words – this week you will need to look up the definitions of the vocabulary words
4. Review Parts of Speech; watch video
5. Begin Pursuit of Happyness; use the Movie Note Taking format I handed out last week
6. Homework: Look up definitions for vocabulary words; tomorrow, put on the side of your desk, and I will check off homework. Literary Terms definitions are due tomorrow – hand into tray.
T Aug. 25, 2009
1. DOL 3, 3 and 4
2. Check Voc 3 definitions; please put on the side of your desk; hand in Literary Terms to tray
3. Quiz on MLA format, ss#, class number; label quiz MLA Format Quiz; these sheets will be destroyed as soon as I grade them, but if you do not feel comfortable with putting your ss# down, you may see me before or after school and recite your number to me.
4. Reading Pre-test; this does not count as a grade
5. Finish reviewing parts of speech; test on Thursday
6. Discuss The Outsiders
7. Homework: Grammar Workbook: Copy the sentences and follow the directions (label Conjunctions and Interjections): p. 71, Exer. 1, 1-10; Exer. 2, 1-10; study pages 2-5 in Grammar Wkbk. Tomorrow, hand your homework into the tray before class.
W Aug. 26, 2009
1. DOL 3, 5 and 6
2. The Outsiders Ch. 7-9 Quiz (please note that this is revised from the reading schedule)
3. Review parts of speech and literary terms (test next week on literary terms)
4. Finish video; hand in notes on movie
5. Homework: Grammar Workbook: Copy the sentences and follow the directions (label PoS Review): p. 73, Exer. 1, 1-10
Th Aug. 27, 2009
1. DOL 3, 7 and 8; hand on to your homework, and we will correct it in class
2. DOL 3 Test (100 T); Parts of Speech Test (100 T)
3. Discuss The Outsiders and reading time
6. Homework: Study for vocabulary test
F Aug. 28, 2009
1. DOL 3, 9 and 10 – hand in
7. Vocabulary 3 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank. You cannot use definitions on test; Agenda, Policies, & Handbook Test (100 T); The Outsiders Ch. 10-12 Quiz
2. Watch The Outsiders
Vocabulary Week 3 Words
1. integrate (v.)
2. metaphor (n.)
3. transition (n.)
4. symbolize (v.)
5. criteria (n.)
6. focus (v.)
7. example (n.)
8. consistent (adj.)
9. argument (n.)
10. ambiguous (adj
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 4
Aug. 31, 2009 – Sept. 4, 2009
M Aug. 31, 2009
1. DOL 4, 1 and 2; Supply check – put literature book, grammar book, 2 pens, and at least 10 sheets of paper on your desk every day. All work is required to be done in pen; I will not accept any work or tests done in pencil.
2. Pick up Statement of Understanding sheet by the door and copy the entire statement in MLA format (double space with 1” margins); sign your name at the bottom.
3. Go over study guide and quotations on The Outsiders; answers only are due on Wed.; you can have me check your answers as soon as you finish.
4. The Outsiders Test on Wednesday
5. Review Literary Terms
6. “Thank You, M’am” in literature book, p. 108; open book quiz
7. Homework: Look up definitions for vocabulary words; put on the side of your desk, and I will check off homework. Write a sentence for each vocabulary word and turn into tray tomorrow (label Voc. 4 Sentences). Study the Literary Term definitions for test tomorrow.
T Sept. 1, 2009
1. DOL 4, 3 and 4; Supply check
2. Check Voc 4 definitions; please put on the side of your desk. Hand in Voc. 4 Sentences. Review definitions and sentences.
3. Only for those you did not earn 100% on 1st Quiz: Quiz on MLA format, ss#, class number for those who did not already receive 100%; label quiz MLA Format Quiz; the ss# will be blacked out as soon as I grade them, but if you do not feel comfortable with putting your ss# down you may see me before or after school and recite your number to me. You will not put your name on the test, only your class #.
4. Literary Terms Test
5. Write in-class paragraph (100W) on your favorite food or meal (RD) (label Favorite Food) (handout)– two double-spaced pages, 1 inch margin all the way around; use strong adjectives. You will hand in at the end of class in your green essay folder. Hand in your green research folder with note cards (put your name on), and I will hold them for you (you can earn a bathroom pass if you hand in today or earlier).
6. Homework: Grammar Workbook: Label Subjects and Predicates: do p. 75, 1-5, copy the sentences; p. 77, 1-5, copy the sentences; p. 79, 1-5, copy the sentences; p. 81, 1-5, copy the sentences. Study coordinating and subordinating conjunctions on p. 71 and conjunctive adverbs (however, moreover, therefore) for test tomorrow.
W Sept. 2, 2009
1. DOL 4, 5 and 6; Supply check
2. Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions; Conjunctive Adverbs Test (100T)
3. The Outsiders Test – multiple choice and essay on the quotations (who said it, to whom, context, and meaning)
4. Video on President Kennedy
5. Homework: Grammar Workbook: copy the sentences; prepositional phrases on p. 89, 1-10 (label Prepositional Phrases).
Th Sept. 3, 2009
1. DOL 4, 7 and 8; Supply check
2. DOL 4 Test (100 T)
3. Read “A Warm, Clear Day in Dallas“ in the literature book, p. 674; “Address to Congress” p. 680; “Students React to President Kennedy’s Death” p. 682; Quiz on readings
4. Homework: Study for vocabulary test.
F Sept 4, 2009
1. DOL 4, 9 and 10 – hand in; Supply check
2. Vocabulary 4 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
3. Power point presentation on character
Vocabulary Week 4 Words
1. coherent (adj.)
2. paraphrase (v.)
3. outline (n.)
4. theme (n.)
5. prompt (n.)
6. irony (n.)
7. objective (n.)
8. analyze (v.)
9. inane (adj.)
10. nuance (n.)
9th 3rd Block Agenda – Week 5
Sept. 8, 2009 – Sept. 11, 2009
T Sept. 8, 2009
1. Supply check
2. DOL 5, 1 and 2; Remember that 5 points will be marked off if you do not head your paper in MLA format, 5 points off if you do not put your class number after your name, 5 points off if you do not correctly title your assignments, and 5 points off on tests if you do not put the ID letter.
3. Prepositional phrases and appositives
4. Finish video
5. Homework: Voc. 5 definitions (I will check at the beginning of class tomorrow, so put them on the side of your desk. Grammar Wkbk: Title Appositives – p.94, 1-10. Copy the sentences, and follow the directions. (hand into the green tray)
W Sept. 9, 2009
1. Supply check
2. DOL 5, 3 and 4; Voc. 5 definitions on the side of your desk
3. Participial phrases and infinitives
4. Academic vocabulary worksheet (100 Daily)
5. Review vocabulary words
6. Video on Kennedy assassination
7. Homework: Grammar Workbook: Title Infinitives – p. 96, 1-10. Copy the sentences and follow the directions. (hand into the green tray)
Th Sept. 10, 2009
1. Supply check
2. DOL 5, 5 and 6
3. Hand out progress reports; get signed and return for test grade. Due: Mon. Sept. 14th
4. DOL 5 Test
5. Read “A Warm, Clear Day in Dallas“ in the literature book, p. 674; “Address to Congress” p. 680; “Students React to President Kennedy’s Death” p. 682; Quiz on readings
6. HW: Grammar Wkbk – Title Unit 3 Review – p. 99, 1-10. Copy the sentences and follow the directions. (hand into the green tray)
F Sept. 11, 2009
1. Supply check
2. DOL 5, 7 and 8 (hand in)
3. Voc 5 Test (100 T) – fill-in-the-blank
4. Metaphors and similes
5. Video on grammar
Week 5 Words
1. specific (adj.)
2. compose (v.)
3. assert (v.)
4. clarify (v.)
5. awry (adj.)
6. reflect (v.)
7. quotation (n.)
8. thesis (n.)
9. relationship (n.)
10. motivate (v.)
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 6
Sept. 14, 2009 – Sept. 18, 2009
M Sept. 14, 2009
1. DOL 6, 1 and 2
2. Review similes and metaphors
3. Review gerunds and participial phrases
4. Homework: Look up definitions for vocabulary words; put on the side of your desk, and I will check off homework. Be sure to hand in a green research folder with 5x8 cards. We will begin our research papers at the end of the week.
T Sept. 15, 2009
1. DOL 6, 3 and 4
2. Check Voc 6 definitions; please put on the side of your desk. Review definitions.
3. Review punctuation on coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; take notes
4. Journal #1 on the board – write two pages double spaced; keep in your essay folder; you will hand journal entries every two weeks, but I will check them off before then.
5. Homework:
W Sept. 16, 2009
1. DOL 6, 5 and 6
2. Review participial phrases
3. Quiz on prepositional phrases, appositives, infinitives
4. Homework: Memorize subordinating and coordinating conjunctions – quiz on Friday; study for grammar quiz tomorrow
Th Sept. 17, 2009
1. DOL 6, 7 and 8
2. DOL 6 Test (100 T)
3. Journal #2 entry
4. Homework: Study for vocabulary test
F Sept 18, 2009
1. DOL 6, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. Vocabulary 6 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
3. Coordinating and subordinating quiz; you will write all the coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
Vocabulary Week 6 Words
1. incorporate (v.)
2. summarize (v
3. significant (adj.) – important; of consequence
4. irrelevant (adj.)
5. figurative (adj.)
6. revise (v.)
7. infer (v.)
8. consequence (n.)
9. connotation (n.)
10. epiphany (n)
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 7
Sept. 21, 2009 – Sept. 25, 2009
M Sept. 21, 2009
1. DOL 7, 1 and 2
2. Gerund quiz
3. Read “A Warm, Clear Day in Dallas“ in the literature book, p. 674; “Address to Congress” p. 680; “Students React to President Kennedy’s Death” p. 682; Quiz on readings
4. Homework: Look up definitions for vocabulary words; put on the side of your desk, and I will check off homework.
T Sept. 22, 2009
1. DOL 7, 3 and 4
2. Check Voc 7 definitions; please put on the side of your desk. Review definitions.
3. Begin research paper
4. Watch grammar video
5. Journal #3 on the board – write two pages double spaced; keep in your essay folder; you will hand journal entries every two weeks, but I will check them off before then.
6. Homework: Memorize coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; study gerunds, participial phrases, prepositional phrases, appositives, infinitives
W Sept. 23, 2009
1. DOL 7, 5 and 6
2. Review punctuation on coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; take notes
3. Work on research paper
4. Homework: Memorize subordinating and coordinating conjunctions – quiz on Friday; study for grammar quiz tomorrow
Th Sept. 24, 2009
1. DOL 7, 7 and 8
2. DOL 7 Test (100 T)
3. APPIG Test
4. Journal #4 entry
5. Homework: Study for vocabulary test
F Sept 25, 2009
1. DOL 7, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. Vocabulary 7 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
3. Coordinating and subordinating quiz; you will write all the coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
4. Grammar video
Vocabulary Week 7 Words
1. wrath (n.)
2. compassion
3. inevitable
4. plausible
5. abhor
6. irrevocable
7. skeptical
8. ludicrous
9. cohesive
10. integrity
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 7
Sept. 21, 2009 – Sept. 25, 2009
M Sept. 21, 2009
1. DOL 7, 1 and 2
2. Gerund quiz
3. Read “A Warm, Clear Day in Dallas“ in the literature book, p. 674; “Address to Congress” p. 680; “Students React to President Kennedy’s Death” p. 682; Quiz on readings
4. Homework: Look up definitions for vocabulary words; put on the side of your desk, and I will check off homework.
T Sept. 22, 2009
1. DOL 7, 3 and 4
2. Check Voc 7 definitions; please put on the side of your desk. Review definitions.
3. Begin research paper
4. Watch grammar video
5. Journal #3 on the board – write two pages double spaced; keep in your essay folder; you will hand journal entries every two weeks, but I will check them off before then.
6. Homework: Memorize coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; study gerunds, participial phrases, prepositional phrases, appositives, infinitives
W Sept. 23, 2009
1. DOL 7, 5 and 6
2. Review punctuation on coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; take notes
3. Work on research paper
4. Homework: Memorize subordinating and coordinating conjunctions – quiz on Friday; study for grammar quiz tomorrow
Th Sept. 24, 2009
1. DOL 7, 7 and 8
2. DOL 7 Test (100 T)
3. APPIG Test
4. Journal #4 entry
5. Homework: Study for vocabulary test
F Sept 25, 2009
1. DOL 7, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. Vocabulary 7 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
3. Coordinating and subordinating quiz; you will write all the coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
4. Grammar video
Vocabulary Week 7 Words
1. wrath (n.)
2. compassion
3. inevitable
4. plausible
5. abhor
6. irrevocable
7. skeptical
8. ludicrous
9. cohesive
10. integrity
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 8
Sept. 28, 2009 – Oct. 2, 2009
M Sept. 28, 2009
1. DOL 8, 1 and 2
2. “Thank You, M’am”
3. Work on Research Paper
4. Homework: Possibly I will let you check out your folders for home, but you will have to sign it out and bring it back tomorrow. If you do not, you will not get to check it out again.
T Sept. 29, 2009
1. DOL 8, 3 and 4
2. Review vocabulary definitions.
3. Work on Research Paper – the graphic organizer is due today
4. Listen to “Sound of Thunder” and answer questions
5. Journal #5- Write a letter to Mr. Hicks on what you would what changed at Prattville High School - write two pages double spaced; keep in your essay folder; you will hand journal entries every two weeks.
6. Homework: Read The Pact, and answer questions and quotations on study guide
W Sept. 30, 2009
1. DOL 8, 5 and 6
2. Work on Research Paper
3. Review punctuation on coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; take notes
4. Watch video
5. Homework: Memorize subordinating and coordinating conjunctions – quiz on tomorrow
Th Oct. 1, 2009
1. DOL 8, 7 and 8
2. DOL 8 Test (100 T)
3. Coordinating and subordinating quiz; you will write all the coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
4. Work on Research Paper
5. Journal #6 entry – Describe someone who has influenced you and how they influenced you.
6. Homework: Study for vocabulary test
F Oct. 2, 2009
1. DOL 8, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. Hand in Journals
3. Vocabulary 8 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
4. Work on Research Paper
Vocabulary Week 8 Word
1. apathetic (adj.)
2. alleviate (v.)
3. facetious (adv.)
4. reiterate (v.)
5. profuse (adj.)
6. obdurate (adj.)
7. incorrigible (adj
8. distraught (adj.)
9. restive (adj.)
10. imprecations (n.)
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 9
Oct. 5, 2009 – Oct. 9, 2009
M Oct. 5, 2009
1. DOL 9, 1 and 2
2. Open book APPIG and PoS Test – you may write on the test; you may use your grammar books if you have them. Hand in test even if you are not finished; you may finish it tomorrow.
3. Finish Moby Dick; hold your notes until tomorrow.
4. Homework: Work on note cards – 8 all together due tomorrow.
T Oct. 6, 2009
1. DOL 9, 3 and 4
2. 8 note cards all together are due
3. Literature book: Read “Sound of Thunder” and take open-book quiz
4. Journal #7 – Describe one of your character traits and give an example of something you have done that demonstrates this trait.
5. Homework: Write your journal entry; your journals are due on Friday with eight entries.
W Oct. 7, 2009
1. DOL 9, 5 and 6
2. 12 note cards all together (counting yesterday’s 8) are due
3. Bring your literature book – you will read a short story
4. Review for midterm
5. Homework: Work on research paper
Th Oct. 8, 2009
1. DOL 9, 7 and 8
2. NO DOL Test
3. Midterm
4. Journal #6 entry – Describe a lesson you have learned from your mother, father, or a close relative.
5. Homework: Study for Midterm
F Oct. 9, 2009
1. DOL 9, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. NO Vocabulary Test
3. Research Paper – Sentence Outline is due.
4. Bring your literature book.
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 10
Oct. 12, 2009 – Oct. 16, 2009
M Oct. 12, 2009
1. You will have a sub; please behave appropriately.
2. DOL 10, 1 and 2; we will correct these tomorrow.
3. Sentence Outline is due; hand into green tray.
4. Watch video on Troy (edited PG 14); take movie notes that you will hand in at the end of the movie.
5. Homework: Write sentences for the vocabulary words.
T Oct. 13, 2009
1. DOL 10, 3 and 4; hand in vocabulary sentences.
2. Review vocabulary definitions; make note cards for vocabulary words.
3. Finish video; hand in movie notes
4. Journal #9- What do you want to be when you grow up? - write two pages double spaced; keep in your essay folder; you will hand journal entries every two weeks.
5. Homework: Work on research paper.
W Oct. 14, 2009
1. DOL 10, 5 and 6
2. Review comma rules
3. Begin The Odyssey
4. Homework: Work on research paper.
Th Oct. 15, 2009
1. DOL 10, 7 and 8
2. DOL 10 Test (100 T)
3. Review comma rules
4. Continue The Odyssey
5. Journal #10 entry – Describe your favorite teacher.
6. Homework: Study for vocabulary test; work on research paper.
F Oct. 16, 2009
1. DOL 10, 9 and 10 – hand in
2. Vocabulary 10 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
3. Continue The Odyssey
Vocabulary Week 10 Words
1. conspire (v.)
2. relinquish (v.)
3. ingenious (adj.)
4. mortify (v.)
5. arduous (adj.)
6. insidious (adj.)
7. sluggard (n.)
8. indignant (adj.)
9. overwhelm (v.)
10. gullible (adj.)
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 11
Oct. 20, 2009 – Oct. 22, 2009
T Oct. 13, 2009
1. DOL 11, 1,2,3,4
2. Review Voc. 11 words; make flashcards.
3. Read The Odyssey
4. Journal #11- Tell a funny story about yourself when you were young. - write two pages double spaced; keep in your essay folder; you will hand journal entries every two weeks.
5. Homework: Study Voc. 11 words; study for comma test – look in your grammar book
W Oct. 14, 2009
1. DOL 11, 5 and 6
2. Read The Odyssey; take quiz on Part I
3. Comma Test
4. Homework: Study for Voc. 11 Test; I will give you ten bonus points for the final draft of the research paper if you hand it in tomorrow.
Th Oct. 15, 2009
1. DOL 11, 7 and 8.
2. Voc. 11 Test
3. DOL 11 Test (100 T)
4. Work on research paper final draft – due on Monday, October 26; I would prefer typed final drafts, but I will accept handwritten copies.
5. Journal #12 entry – Describe your favorite recreational activity.
6. Homework: Do final draft of research paper
Week 11 Words
1. endeavor (v.) - attempt
2. acquiesce (v.) - consent or submit
3. flagrant (adj.) – outrageous; glaringly offensive
4. apprehensive (adj.) - fearful
5. chastise (v.) – to criticize severely
6. chronic (adj.) – lasting a long time; constant
7. judicious (adj.) – wise; careful; showing sound judgment; prudent
8. tedious (adj.) – long or verbose and wearisome; tiresome; boring
9. obliterate (v.) - completely remove or destroy
10. overwhelm (v.) - overcome completel
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 12
Oct. 26, 2009 – Oct. 30, 2009
M Oct. 26, 2009
1. Copy “I Understand” by door
2. Review Voc. 12 definitions
3. The Odyssey Part I Quiz – open book.
4. The Odyssey Part II
5. The Odyssey video
6. Homework: Write sentences for Voc. 12 words.
T Oct. 27, 2009
1. Grammar quiz by door – open book; turn quiz over on your desk when you are finished.
2. Journal 13 - Tell about your favorite movie, such as why you like it.
2. Finish The Odyssey Part II
3. In-class essay on first nine-week grades
4. Pass out The Pact and study guide; listen to chapter 1 and 2.
5. The Odyssey video
6. Homework: Begin reading The Pact and do the study guide.
W Oct. 28, 2009
1. The Odyssey Part II Quiz – open book.
2. Listen to Ch. 3-4 – The Pact
3. Homework: Do the study guide for The Pact.
Th Oct. 29, 2009
1. The Pact Ch. 1-2 Quiz
2. Journal 14 - Describe your favorite Halloween.
2. DOL 12 Test
3. Listen to The Pact
4. HW: Do the study guide for The Pact; study for the vocabulary test.
F Oct. 30, 2009
1. The Pact Ch. 3-4 Quiz
2. Voc 12 Test (100 T) – fill-in-the-blank
3. Listen to The Pact
Week 12 Words
1. pretentious (adj.)
2. persistent (adj.)
3. duplicity (n.)
4. quandary (n.)
5. pugnacious (adj.)
6. malicious (adj.)
7. impede (v.)
8. lethargic (adj.)
9. condone (v.)
10. resilient (adj.)
The Pact Reading Schedule
Read: Quiz
Oct. 27 T Ch. 1-2
Oct. 29 Th Ch. 3-4 Ch. 1-2 Quiz
Oct. 30 F Ch. 5-9 Ch. 3-4 Quiz
Nov. 2 M Ch. 10-14 Ch. 5-9 Quiz
Nov. 4 W Ch. 15-19 Ch. 10-14 Quiz
Nov. 6 F Ch. 15-19 Quiz
Nov. 10 M Multiple Choice test with essay questions on quotations
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 13
Nov. 2, 2009 – Nov. 6, 2009
M Nov. 2, 2009
1. The Pact 5-9 Quiz
2. Read “Crime on Mars” on p. 48 in Holt Reader (under your desk) and answer questions on p. 48-49, only write the answers.
3. Review the vocabulary definitions
4. Finish The Odyssey
5. Homework: Write sentences for the vocabulary words. Read The Pact and do the study guide.
T Nov. 3, 2009
1. Grammar quiz by door
2. Review confusing words in grammar book – 1st 20 pages
3. Journal #15- Do you think that you will pass 9th English and 9th grade? Why or why not? - write two pages double spaced; keep in your essay folder; you will hand journal entries every two weeks.
4. Grammar video
5. Homework: Read The Pact
W Nov. 4, 2009
1. The Pact 10-14 Quiz
2. Discuss The Pact
3. Quiz on confusing words- open book; bring grammar book
4. Watch video on The Pact
5. Homework: Read The Pact.
Th Nov. 5, 2009
1. Grammar Quiz
2. DOL 13 Test (100 T)
3. Journal #16 entry – You can buy any Christmas gift you want for five people (one gift each) and the bill will be paid for you. You cannot buy yourself a gift. What gifts do you buy?
4. Homework: Study for vocabulary test
F Nov 6, 2009
1. The Pact 10-14 Quiz; Test is on Monday
2. Vocabulary 13 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
3. Continue The Pact video
Vocabulary Week 13 Words
1. benevolent (adj.)
2. significant (adj.)
3. induce (v.) -
4. skeptical (adj.)
5. agitate (v.)
6. audacious (adj.)
7. loquacious (adj.)
8. delusional (adj.)
9. contend (v.)
10. surreptitious (adj.)
The Pact Reading Schedule
Read: Quiz
Oct. 27 T Ch. 1-2
Oct. 29 Th Ch. 3-4 Ch. 1-2 Quiz
Oct. 30 F Ch. 5-9 Ch. 3-4 Quiz
Nov. 2 M Ch. 10-14 Ch. 5-9 Quiz
Nov. 4 W Ch. 15-19 Ch. 10-14 Quiz
Nov. 6 F Ch. 15-19 Quiz
Nov. 10 M Multiple Choice test with essay questions on quotations/study guide due
9th - 3rd Block Agenda – Week 14
Nov. 9, 2009 – Nov. 14, 2009
M Nov. 9, 2009
1. DOL 14, 1 and 2
2. Read “Sound of Thunder” on p. 219 in Holt Reader (under your desk) and answer questions on p. 238 and 239, only write the answers.
3. Review the vocabulary definitions
4. Discuss The Pact quotations
5. Finish Gifted Hands
6. Homework: Write sentences for the vocabulary words. Read The Pact and answer the study guide questions.
T Nov. 10, 2009
1. DOL 14, 3 and 4 –Hand in Voc. 14 sentences; Progress reports will be passed out; signed Progress Reports are due on Friday.
2. DOL 14 Test
3. Discuss The Pact quotations
4. Grammar video – take notes (100 W)
5. Journal #17- You have the freedom to travel to any city or country in the world. Where would you go and why?- write two pages double spaced; you will hand journal entries every two weeks.
6. Finish Gifted Hands
7. Homework: Read The Pact and do study guide; have Progress Report signed.
W Nov. 11, 2009
1. NO SCHOOL.
Th Nov. 12, 2009
1. DOL 14, 5 and 6 – You will have a sub today, so we will go over the DOL tomorrow.
2. Video – take movie notes (100 W)
3. Journal #18 entry – What is something that really makes you angry?
4. Homework: Study for vocabulary test and The Pact Test – prepare a 3x5 card for the test.
F Nov 13, 2009
1. DOL 14, 7 and 8 – Hand in journals – 15, 16, 17, 18; hand in signed Progress Reports (100 T)
2. Vocabulary 14 Test (100 T)—fill in the blank.
3. The Pact Test – multiple choice and essay questions on quotations/ Remember you can use whatever notes you can get on one side of a 3x5 card on the test.
4. The Pact study guide answers are due today.
5. Finish Video
Week 14 Vocabulary Words
1. paraphrase (v.)
2. virtuous (adj.)
3. tentative (adj.)
4. visualize (v.)
5. nonchalant (adj.)
6. energetic (adj.)
7. capricious (adj.)
8. disparage (v.)
9. profound (adj.)
10. vivid (adj.)
The Pact Reading Schedule
Read: Quiz
Oct. 27 T Ch. 1-2
Oct. 29 Th Ch. 3-4 Ch. 1-2 Quiz
Oct. 30 F Ch. 5-9 Ch. 3-4 Quiz
Nov. 2 M Ch. 10-14 Ch. 5-9 Quiz
Nov. 4 W Ch. 15-19 Ch. 10-14 Quiz
Nov. 6 F Ch. 15-19 Quiz
Nov. 13 F Multiple Choice test with essay questions on quotations/study guide due
