Semester 2:
Week 1 (1/4-8).
Monday: All students will begin reading and discussing "Lord of the Flies",
by William Golding. In addition, students will define and identify direct
objects, the first of our four kinds of complements.
Homework: All students will read chapter 1 of "Lord of the Flies" (LOF).
Tuesday: Students will begin work on their vocabulary list for the week, and
discuss the events of chapter 1.
Homework: All students will read chapter 2 of LOF.
Wednesday: All students will review key elements of poetry, in preparation
for their new writing assignment.
Homework: All students, using the "Elements of Poetry" list, will write a
poem. At least five poetic elements, excluding theme and style, must be
included.
Thursday: Students will continue working on direct and indirect objects, and
will improve their poems by reviewing and applying the list of poetry
vocabulary.
Homework: Students will complete a second draft of their poem, highlighting
any changes that were made in the first draft.
Friday: All students will be assessed on their understanding of the "Elements
of Poetry" list and both direct and indirect objects.
Homework: All students will read chapter 3 of LOF, in preparation for an
assessment on Monday.
