MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009:
1) First day of school powerpoint
2) Copy down cell phone policy and turn in.
3) Read online Fact Sheet. Hand out parent signature sheet and get
it signed tonight.
4) TKAM anticipation guide questions. Sign out TKAM in Media today!
HW: Return signed information form and $10.00 vocabulary book money
tomorrow. Read Chapters 1 and 2 of TKAM. Be read for a reading
check quiz tomorrow.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25:
1) Collect parent signature forms and vocab. book money.
Please have your signed form and vocabulary book money on your desk.
2) TKAM quiz over Chapters 1-2
3) TKAM vocabulary handout
4) In-class practice on writing a dialectical journal. Groups discuss.
4) TKAM anticipation questions, both self and groups
5) TKAM discussion over Chapters 1 and 2
HW: Read Chapters 3, 4, and 5 for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26:
1) Collect parent signature forms and vocab. book money.
2) Bellwork - Look up TKAM vocabulary words in the dictionary. Define.
Give part of speech and definition.
3) Hand out tone sheets. Discuss.
4) Return of TKAM quiz on Ch. 1-2. Reread the first three pages of the novel:
revise your 20-point, 14-line response to improve your grade! Turn in.
5) Write dialectical journal #2 based on a quote from Chapters 3, 4, 5.
Shoulder partners check and respond. Discuss.
6) Read TKAM where you left off.
HW: Read Chapters 6 and 7 of TKAM. Due tomorrow. There will be a reading
check quiz.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27:
1) Collect parent signature forms and vocab. book money. Due Friday, please.
2) Bellwork - Look up TKAM vocabulary words in the dictionary. Give part
of speech and definition.
3) TKAM multiple choice questions - similar to the Writing section on the
October PSAT. Part I in class today. Please do not work ahead.l
4) TKAM quiz on Chapters 3-7. Discuss.
5) Prepare for "Hot Seat" Acitivity for tomorrow.
HW: Read TKAM Chapters 8-11 for Monday. Reading check on Monday.
You must prepare a question to ask each of the following charactesr
tomorrow for our "Hot Seat" activity:
Jem, Scout, Atticus, Bo Radley, Nathan Radley, Dill, and Calpurnia
Bring your vocabulary book on Monday.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28:
1) Collect parent signature forms and vocab. book money. Due today.
2) Bellwork - Look up TKAM vocabulary words in the dictionary. Give part
of speech and definition for each.
3) TKAM multiple choice questions - Improving Sentences, pp. 20-23.
Students complete; check together
4) TKAM "Hot Seat" activity
5) Anticipation Questions - complete
5) SSR - TKAM Chapters 8-11
HW: Finish reading Chapters 8-11 for Monday; complete TWO dialectical
journals.
Bring your vocabulary book on Monday.
MONDAY, AUGUST 31:
1) Turn in TKAM vocabulary word handout to Mrs. Lucas at the beginning of
class.
2) Introduction of Lesson 1 vocabulary words. Complete Exercises 1 and 2;
check in class.
3) TKAM Reading Check Quiz over Chapters 8-11.
4) TKAM PSAT-type questions; do practice 2 and check in class.
5) TKAM SSR - Read Chapters 12-24 for Friday. Be finished with 12-18 by Wed.
HW: Remind your parents about the VHS Fall Open House that will be held this
Wednesday, September 2 from 7:00-9:00.
Please bring all parent signature sheets and vocabulary money on Wed.
Read TKAM Chapters 12-18 by Wed.; read Chapters 19-24 by Friday.
There will be a reading check quiz over Chapters 12-24 on Friday.
Vocabulary Lesson 1 - Do Exercises II, III, IV for Tuesday.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
1)Vocabulary check over Exerises II, III, and IV.
2)With your small groups of no more than four, complete the TKAM Video
Preparation Guide, Part I.
3) After the lunch break (Period 4) and the six-minute break (Period 6),
watch video segment of TKAM.
HW: Remind your parents about the VHS Fall Open House that will be held this
Wednesday, September 2 from 7:00-9:00.
Please bring all parent signature sheets and vocabulary money on Wed.
Read TKAM Chapters 12-18 by Wed.; read Chapters 12-24 by Friday.
There will be a reading check quiz over Chapters 12-24 on Friday.
Vocabulary Lesson 1 - Do Identifying Sentence Errors, pp. 19 and
Improving Sentences, p. 20 for Wednesday. Test on Friday.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2:
1) Vocabulary check, pp. 19 and 20. Introduce SAT essay.
2) Discuss TKAM chapters 16-18
3) Introduce / explain Dialectical Journals handout; do one in class
HW: Remind your parents about the VHS Fall Open House that will be held
tonight from 7:00-9:00.
Read TKAM Chapters 12-18 by Wed.; read Chapters 19-21 for Thursday.
Complete one sticky note per chapter (3 for tomorrow).
There will be a reading check quiz over Chapters 12-24 on Friday.
Vocabulary Lesson 1 SAT essay - Do planning for homework tonight.
Test on Lesson 1 will be on Friday.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:
1) Vocabulary test preview - Lesson 1 Test reminders / connect to literature
2) Discuss TKAM chapters 19-21
3) Dialectical journal #4 - Complete in class and turn in #3 and #4 to me.
4) SSR - Chapters 22-24
3) SAT-type TKAM Writing Practice 3 and check
HW: There will be a reading check quiz over Chapters 12-24 on Friday.
Test on Lesson 1 will be on Friday. Connect five of your words to TKAM.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:
1) Vocabulary Lesson 1 test - plus five sentences that relate to TKAM
2) TKAM SSR
3) Reading check quiz on TKAM Chapters 12-24
4) Finish PSAT Practice Test 3 and check
HW: Study for TKAM Vocabulary A-F quiz for Tuesday, Sept. 9 (matching)
Finish TKAM for Thurs., Sept. 10
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7:
Labor Day - No School
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:
1) TKAM A-F Quiz
2) SSR of Chapters 25-end due Friday
3) Complete Scout's Sociogram / discuss in groups and present
4) Finish PSAT pretest on Improving Sentences / check
HW: Read and sticky note Chapters 25, 26 and 27 for Wed. Finish the
novel for Friday.
Study for TKAM vocabulary F-P for Thursday.
Introduce Lesson 12 vocabulary words. Do Exercise 2 (context clues).
Respond to the blog question for your class period.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
1) TKAM vocabulary F-P review
2) Discussion of Chapters 25, 26, 27
3) Scout's Sociogram groups present info. to class
4) Finish PSAT pretest on Improving Paragraphs 3
HW: Study for TKAM vocabulary F-P quiz for Thurs.
Finish TKAM for Friday, Sept. 11.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:
1) TKAM vocabulary F-P quiz
2) Discussion of Chapters 25, 26, 27, con't. Groups finish presenting
info. to the class on a character
3) Expository essay introduction; students complete an essay tomorrow in class
HW: Finish TKAM for Monday, Sept. 14. You will take your final reading
check quiz at that time.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:
1) FCAT Writes! beginning assessment - 45 minutes (10 minutes for planning,
25 minutes to write, and 10 minutes to revise and edit.
2) Review TKAM vocabulary words P-V; last quiz on Monday!
3) Groups finish presenting Scout sociogram info.
3) TKAM video segment
HW: Finish TKAM for Monday, Sept. 14. You will take your final reading
check quiz at that time.
Study for TKAM P-V quiz.
Get your outside reading permission form signed by parent; return by
Wednesday, September 16
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:
1) Turn in your outside reading permission forms; due on or before Wed.!
1) TKAM vocabulary words P-V quiz
2) TKAM Chapters 25-end quiz
3) Vocabulary Lesson 2 - Exercise IV, p. 24 and Exercise V, Critical
Reading - Read, annotate,and pay attention to the organization of the
passage. Then complete questions 1-10, pp. 27 and 28.
3) Read and annotate Atticus's closing argument
HW: Read and annnotate Atticus's closing speech.
HW: Vocabulary Lesson 2 - Finish Exercise V in Vocabulary Lesson 2.
Test on Lesson 2 Wed.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:
1) Turn in your outside reading permission forms; due on or before Wed.
2) Vocabulary check - Exercises IV and V; review elimination strats for
PSAT
3) Groups meet to compare Atticus's strategies
4) FCAT WRITES! goals essay - Introduction of the syntax-analysis chart
Student model for goals essay and using the syntax-analysis chart to
determine your skills needs
HW: Study for Vocabulary Lesson 2 test.
Complete the Syntax-Analysis Chart for your own goals essay.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
1) Turn in your outside reading permission forms; due today!
2) 2-3 review on vocab. 2 words - Take Vocabulary Test on Lesson 2
Using five of your vocabulary words from this week, write five sentences.
3) Small groups meet to discuss the findings on your Syntax Analysis Charts
you completed about your best body paragraph of your goals essay.
4) Using your Syntax Analysis Chart and your previously-written best body
paragraph, revise the paragraph and rewrite it in ink. Staple your
new paragraph on top, the Syntax Analysis Chart in the middle, and your
original essay on the bottom. Turn in to the basket.
5) After your "break", watch video segment of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
6) If time permits, introduce vocabulary lesson 3 words.
HW: Bring your outside reading book to class Friday.
Do Exercises I and II for Vocabulary Lesson 3.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17:
1) Introduce Vocabulary Lesson 3 words
2) Powernote the model "GOALS" essay
3) Review of the DJ model
3) Socratic discussion and analysis of Atticus's final argument
HW: Do Vocabulary Lesson 3 - Exercises I and II.
Read the first ten pages of your outside reading book. Do one
dialectical journal entry. Be sure to begin your entry with a "stem"
from the DJ handout. Bring your outside reading book to class tomorrow.
You will have class time to read.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:
1) Vocabulary check - Lesson 3 - Exercises I and II
2) SSR of outside reading books - Teacher checks books and DJ from first
ten pages
3) Finish Socratic discussion of Atticus's Closing Argument
Find examples of ethos, pathos, logos as well as rhetorical devices such
as diction, detail, imagery, syntax, and tone. Link to the author's
(Atticus's) purpose.
4) Video segment of Atticus's closing argument
5) PSAT online practice
HW: Vocabulary Lesson 3 - Exercises III and IV
Outside reading book - Read ten pages per day. Complete one DJ for
every ten pages up to 100 pages. Due Monday, September 28.
You will turn in a total of ten on that day. You MUST adhere to
the proper MLA format. See the Dialectical Journal handout on my
English 2 Honors Handouts page of teacherweb.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21:
1) Vocabulary check - Exercises III and IV
2) Using a model to write a precis
3) Small groups write precis
4) PSAT powerpoint and practice
5) Introduction of TKAM group project; groups meet to plan
HW: Do research and collect data for your TKAM group project. Bring to
class tomorrow.
Outside reading book - Read ten pages per day. Complete one DJ for
every ten pages up to 100 pages. Due Monday, September 28.
You will turn in a total of ten on that day. You MUST adhere to
the proper MLA format. See the Dialectical Journal handout on my
English 2 Honors Handouts page of teacherweb.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:
1) Vocabulary Lesson 3 PSAT/SAT practice in class; check together
2) Precis powerpoint / take notes on handout
3) Group precis work on Atticus's closing argument
4) TKAM groups meet 10-15 minutes
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:
1) Vocabulary Lesson 3 - Exercise V - Create the frame for the writing
prompt. Turn in.
2) Precis powerpint / take notes on handout
3) Finish group precis on Atticus's closing argument
4) TKAM groups meet 15 min.
HW: Outside reading book - Read ten pages per day. Complete one DJ for
every ten pages up to 100 pages. Due Monday, September 28.
You will turn in a total of ten on that day. You MUST adhere to
the proper MLA format. See the Dialectical Journal handout on my
English 2 Honors Handouts page of teacherweb.
Complete any research and/or task to help your TKAM group.
Vocabulary Test 3 will be on Friday.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:
1) PSAT Practice Test (Reading)
2) Vocabulary Test 3 reminders - Link your words tomorrow with
3) Seven-sentence diamond; model and practice with Vocab. 3 words
4) TKAM groups meet for 10 minutes.
HW: Study for Vocabulary Test 3.
Bring your outside reading book tomorrow! You will have some
reading time after the vocabulary test.
Research and/or located materials for TKAM project. Bring all
materials to class on Tuesday, September 29. You and your
group members will create the poster in class that day.
Outside reading book - Read ten pages per day. Complete one DJ for
every ten pages up to 100 pages. Due Monsday, September 28.
You will turn in a total of ten on that day. You MUST adhere to
the proper MLA format. See the Dialectical Journal handout on my
English 2 Honors Handouts page of teacherweb.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
1) Vocabulary Test 3
2) SSR - Outside reading books
3) Groups meet to discuss and add to TKAM project (10 min.)
4) PSAT Official practice - Writing (30 minutes); score your own test
HW: Research and/or located materials for TKAM project. Bring all
materials to class on Tuesday, September 29. You and your group
will create the poster in class that day.
Outside reading book - Read ten pages per day. Complete one DJ for
every ten pages up to 100 pages. Due Monday, September 28.
You will turn in a total of ten on that day. You MUST adhere to
the proper MLA format. See the Dialectical Journal handout on my
English 2 Honors Handouts page of teacherweb.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:
1) Mark your two BEST DJs with stars. These are the two that I will grade
closely. Highlight the DJ "stem" for each of your DJs. Turn in to me.
2) Introduction of Lesson 4 vocabulary words. Exercises I and II.
3) Groups meet to discuss and add to TKAM project (15 min.). Check for
labels, all pieces of evidence, and materials. Your group must bring
all materials to class tomorrow. You will create the posters in the first
half of class and present them in the second half.
4) PSAT Practice Writing Section 3 and self-check.
HW: Complete any part of the TKAM project. Bring all pieces of your group's
poster project to class tomorrow. Check with each other via phone or
email to ensure complete success. Remember that if you are not here
tomorrow, you will come after school to complete a timed writing.
Your group will need to glue or write the list of sources that you
used to complete your project.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:
1) Groups meet to assemble TKAM posters the first half of class.
2) Groups present their posters to the class. All group members must assist
in the presentation.
HW: Read pp. 101-150 in your outside reading book by Monday, October 5.
Use the sticky note strategy at least every five pages.
Vocabulary Lesson 4 - Do Exercises III and IV for tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:
1) Vocabulary check - Lesson 4, Exercises III and IV. Do Exercise II in
class.
2) Review of the seven-sentence diamond
3) Outside reading book and sticky notes (20-25 minutes)
4) Groups finish their poster presentations.
5) Self-analysis of TKAM group work.
HW: Using your Lesson 4 vocabulary words, complete a seven-sentence diamond.
See my handouts page for the format.
Read pp. 101-150 in your outside reading book by Monday, October 5.
Use the sticky note strategy at least every five pages. Remember that
you will be permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the outside
reading test coming up on Friday, October 7.
Get your progress report signed by your parent. Return to me by Friday
to avoid loss of employability points. Highlight any inaccuracies or
write me a note about any problems.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1:
1) Turn in your signed progress report to the in-basket.
2) Partners check the seven-sentence diamond for accuracy.
Highlight the independent clauses in pink. Highlight the dependent
clauses in yellow. Underline the subject of each clause with one line.
Underline the verb of each clause with two lines. Put ( ) around all
prepositional phrases.
3) FCAT Writes! prompt #2 --- most useful course in school
Individuals generate ideas; then refine the ideas; partners work to
create a workable frame for the topic. Prepare frames on chart paper;
discuss with class.
4) ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE - Read Introduction to Greek Drama, pp. 685-
689. Complete two-column notes as you read --- Main Idea / Details.
5) United Streaming - background information for Oedipus and Greek
tragedy. Take notes. Discuss dramatic irony.
HW: Watch Oedipus "vegetable" youtube video if possible.
Don't forget to bring your brown Language of Literature book tomorrow.
Read pp. 101-150 in your outside reading book by Monday, October 5.
Use the sticky note strategy at least every five pages. Remember that
you will be permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the outside
reading test coming up on Monday, October 10.
Get your progress report signed by your parent. Return to me by Friday
to avoid loss of employability points. Highlight any inaccuracies or
write me a note about any problems.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2:
1) Turn in your progress report; starting Monday, -2 pts. employability
for late progress reports
2) ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE - Finish reading and taking notes on the
Introduction to Greek Drama, pp. 685-689. Complete your two-column notes.
Give Main Idea / Details.
3) LOL (Language of Literature/brown book) - Read and take two-column notes on
pp. 162-171.
3) United Streaming video - 3 minutes - the Greek theater
4) Phrase / clause practice
5) Finish FCAT Writes! prompt #2 - most useful course
Work with partner to complete frame. Then write the introduction and
two body paragraphs of the essay.
HW: Read pp. 101-150 in your outside reading book by Monday, October 5.
Use the sticky note strategy at least every five pages. Remember that
you will be permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the outside
reading test coming up on Monday, October 12.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5:
1) LOL - Read and take two-column notes on pp. 162-171 and
2) LOL - Read Oedipus, lines 1-570. Plot list in bulleted format as you read.
3) Finish frame, introduction, and first body paragraph for "most helpful
course" FCAT Writes! prompt.
HW: Study your notes on LOL, pp. 256-261 for quiz on Greek Drama background
information for tomorrow.
Finish your outside reading book by Monday, October 12. You will be
permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the test. No use of
books, though, will be permitted.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6:
1) Vocabulary Lesson 4 - Exercise V, Critical Reading - in class / check
2) LOL Greek Drama background quiz
3) LOL - Read Oedipus, lines 1-579. Plot list in bulleted format as you read.
4) Writing a playlet
5) "most helpful couse" FCAT Writes! prompt.
HW: Finish your outside reading book by Monday, October 12. You will be
permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the test. No use of
books, though, will be permitted.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7:
1) Periods 4 and 6 will go to portable 1428 for FAIR testing. FAIR testing
will be taking the place of last year's SRI testing.
2) LOL - Read Oedipus, lines 1-579. Plot list in bulleted format as you read.
Quiz on lines 1-579 tomorrow. I will collect your plot lists.
3. Pair analysis of "most helpful course" FCAT Writes! prompt
HW: Vocabulary Test 4 will be on Friday for Periods 4/5 and on Thursday
for Periods 6/7.
Quiz on Oedipus lines 1-579 will be tomorrow. Bring your plot lists.
Finish your outside reading book by Monday, October 12. You will be
permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the test. No use of
books, though, will be permitted.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8:
1) Periods 6/7 - Vocabulary Test 4 today (no sentences)
2) Read and finish plot listing Oedipus, Part I, LOL lines 1-997.
3) Frame / introduction / first body paragraph / must be turned in today!
HW: Vocabulary Test 4 will be on Friday for Periods 4/5.
Quiz on Oedipus lines 1-997 will be tomorrow. Bring your plot lists.
Finish your outside reading book by Monday, October 12. You will be
permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the test. No use of
books, though, will be permitted.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: Green and White Day - Pep Rally - Short Schedule
SHOW YOUR COLORS!1!
1) Period 4/5 - Take Vocabulary Test 4 (no sentences)
2) Read and finish plot listing Oedipus, Part I, LOL lines 1-997.
3) Writing Criteria
HW: Quiz on Oedipus lines 1-997 will be on Tuesday. Bring your plot lists.
Finish your outside reading book by Monday, October 12. You will be
permitted to use your DJs and sticky notes on the test. No use of
books, though, will be permitted.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12:
1) PSAT reminder - Wednesday, October 14. Bring #2 pencil AND your
calculator. The proctors will not have calculators for you to use.
2) Outside Reading Test 1 - There will be no break today between classes.
You will have both class periods to complete your outside reading test.
* Write in complete sentences.
* Use black or blue ink only.
* Skip one line between each response.
* Use proper heading on the top right-hand side of your paper.
Write the title of your book centered on the top line of your paper.
* Write on only one side of the paper. Staple the pages in order before
you turn in your test.
* You may use your dialectial journals and/or sticky notes. You may
NOT USE your friends "Spark" and "Cliffs" or any other computer-
generated information. Paper clip DJs and/or sticky notes to the test.
* You may not use your book. If you purchased your outside reading book,
pleae consider donating your book in exchange for movie candy!
3) If you finish the test early, finish reading and plot listing lines 1-997
for tomorrow's test. Look over handout on the Oedipus mini-play writing
assignment.
HW: Finish reading and plot listing lines 1-997 for tomorrow's test. Many
of you are already finished. Continue reading and plot listing
lines 998-end. Due on Thursday.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13:
1) PSAT reminder - Wednesday, October 14. Bring #2 pencil AND your
calculator. The proctors will not have calculators for you to use.
Test-taking reminders using POE
2) Test on Oedipus Lines 1-997. Paper clip your bulleted plot lists to
the back of your test.
3) Read and plot list Oedipus lines 998-1684. Use bullets.
4) Oedipus mini-play clarifications and groups
HW: Get some sleep tonight and eat a good breakfast in the morning to
prepare for the PSAT. Report to your testing room before 7:30.
Take #2 pencils and a calculator. Good luck!
If you are behind with your Oedipus reading, read for 15-20 minutes
tonight. Plot list as you read.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14:
1) PSAT feedback
2) Form groups of three-four of the Oedipus mini-play project
3) Oedipus mini-play rubric; set goals for tomorrow's work session
4) Finish reading Oedipus lines 998-1684 (end of play). Make bulleted
plot list as you read. Test on lines 998-end tomorrow.
5) "Terrible" words 1-20. Write ten sentences with TWO words in each
sentence. Highlight each word.
HW: Finish reading Oedipus lines 998-1684 (end of play). Make bulleted
plot list as you read. Test on lines 998-end on Monday.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15:
1) Oedipus Mini-play project groups meet to compare / add to plot lists.
Decide which events your group will include.
2) Write the paraphrase and summary of the play you will put on.
3) Decide the theme for your group's presentation.
4) Assign tasks for each group member.
HW: Oedipus mini-play tasks - bring tomorrow.
Test on Oedipus lines 998-end of play rescheduled for Monday.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16:
1) Oedipus mini-play groups meet for both sessions today. You should
produce your tran/script today based upon the summary you developed.
2) Recheck with each group member about the tasks she/he should complete
over the weekend. Set goals. Be sure to get each other's contact info.
NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 3:30 ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20.
I will be available after school today (Friday), Monday, and Tuesday.
HW: Test on Oedipus lines 998-end of play on Monday. Review your bulleted
plot lists and bring to class on Monday.
Complete any Oedipus mini-play group or individual tasks. Carefully
review the mini-play handout to be sure that your group has met all
project requirements. All play presentations are due on Tuesday.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19:
1) "Terrible" words 21-40; write ten sentences after Oedipus Test 998-end.
2) Oedipus lines 998-end test. Use your bulleted plot lists; attach to test.
3) Review of FCAT Writes! frame. Return and discussion of partner frame,
introduction, and first body paragraph.
4) Oedipus groups meet to check work, practice mini-play, and prepare for
presentations.
HW: All groups must be prepared to present Tuesday!!
Remember to bring your summary, script, cue cards, masks, costumes, and
props.
NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 3:30 ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20.
I will be available after school today (Friday), Monday, and Tuesday.
It is your responsibility to check Smartweb.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20:
1) "Terrible" words 41-60; write ten sentences for tomorrow.
2) Return and analysis of FCAT pairwork on frame, introduction, and first
body paragraph.
3) Oedipus presentations - two drawn at random
HW: Finish ten "Terrible" sentences on words 41-60.
NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 3:30 ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20.
I will be available after school today (Friday), Monday, and Tuesday.
It is your responsibility to check Smartweb.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21:
1) NATIONAL DAY OF WRITING - FCAT Writes! practice --- 45 min.
You MUST include a frame on one sheet of paper. You may use your bag
of tricks.
2) "Terrible" words 61-80. Write ten sentences for tomorrow. Don't get
behind! I will collect them before the test next Wednesday.
3) Oedipus presentations - two more today. Please demonstrate good listening
skills as your classmates are performing. You may not do any other task
while the presentations are in progress.
HW: Finish your ten sentences (two words in each) for "Terrible" words
81-100. Highlight each terrible word.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22:
1) Return and self-analysis of FCAT expository essay "Why People Save Things"
Use rubric for analysis.
2) Explanation of "Why People Save Things" Expository Rewrite assignment
2) "Terrible" words 81-100. Write ten sentences for tomorrow. Don't get
behind! I will collect them before the test next Wednesday.
3) Last two Oedipus presentations during the second half of class.
HW: Finish your ten sentences (two "terrible" words in each). Highlight
the "terrible" words. Study for next Wednesday's test.
Complete the "Why People Save Things" Expository Rewrite assignment
by Thursday, October 29. You must attach the rubric.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23:
1) Sophomore class meeting in the auditorium Periods 4 and 6.
2) "Terrible" words 101-120. Write ten sentences (two words in each).
3) Discuss expository model paper for "Why People Save Things".
4) The last group presents Oedipus mini-plau.
HW: Finish your ten sentences (two "terrible" words in each). Highlight
the "terrible" words. Study for next Wednesday's test.
Complete the "Why People Save Things" Expository Rewrite assignment
by Thursday, October 29. You must attach the rubric.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26:
1) DROPS - You may drop one single-weighted grade of up to 100 pts.
Highlight your drop and sign the bottom of your printout. Due Tuesday.
1) Your assessment of Oedipus group project
2) Close analysis and discussion of Oedipus' blindness
3) "Terrible" words group review. Rotate sentences among the group members.
Sign your name at the top of each other's papers to indicate that the
sentences are correct. Mark any corrections or additions on the other
group members' papers. Discuss.
4) Discuss expository model paper (score of 6) for "Why People Save Things."
5) Review "Why People Save Things" assignment which is due on Thursday.
Demonstration of how to run readability of your document.
HW: Study for tomorrow's "Terrible" words test. You will turn in your
sentences with the highlighted "Terrible" words before the test begins.
Your week-long assignment to analyze and rewrite your "Why People Save
Things" essay is due on Thursday. You must attach the rubric I handed
out. Paper clip the assignment --- no staples, please.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27:
1) If you want to make a DROP, please turn in your printout today. Be sure
that you have highlighted your drop and sign it at the bottom.
2) "Terrible" Words Test. Turn in your highlighted sentences before the test.
3) Pairwork - frame practice and rewrite of one body paragraph of the
"Favorite Transportation" prompt
3) Socratic discussion on Oedipus and the article about Oedipus' blindness.
HW: Your week-long assignment to analyze and rewrite your "Why People Save
Things" essay is due on Thursday. You must attach the rubric I handed
out. Paper clip the assignment --- no staples, please. Remember, that
if you turn in this assignment late, you will receive only half credit;
this grade is double-weighted.
Find a copy of your outside reading book for the second nine weeks.
You must bring this book to class on Monday, Nov. 2.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28:
1) Bellringer: DOL #1; how to copy down, take notes, make corrections
2) Review Socratic rules
3) Oedipus Socratic discussion; discussion of handout
4) Ten-minute finish and check of "Favorite Form of Transportation"
pairwork. Highlight your MI in blue, details in yellow. Circle your
transitions. Highlight special features of your paragraph in pink:
REMEMBER: Pink is pretty! Staple your improved paragraph on top and
both of your annotated handouts on the bottom.
HW: Your week-long assignment to analyze and rewrite your "Why People Save
Things" essay is due on Thursday. You must attach the rubric I handed
out. Paper clip the assignment --- no staples, please. Remember, that
if you turn in this assignment late, you will receive only half credit;
this grade is double-weighted.
Find a copy of your outside reading book for the second nine weeks.
You must bring this book to class on Monday, Nov. 2.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29:
1) DOL #2 - Remember to copy down the sentence as it is with all the errors.
Next make the corrections in a different color of ink.
Take careful notes about the types of errors.
Remember: On day #21, you will have an open-note test.
2) Sum up your findings on the "Why People Save Things" rewrite assignment.
Share with your partner.
3) Read aloud - "On the Rainy River"
4) Do Journal Entry:
(1) Write a one-paragraph summary of "On the Rainy River."
(2) Respond to the following questions:
What is O'Brien's attitude toward the war and the draft?
Who does he feel should be drafted?
Explain how he reveals his feelings about war.
In other words, how can you tell what his attitude is?
Give the details that point to his attitude. Be specific.
5) DIDYLS handout
HW: Respond to Blog #2. Bring your vocabulary book and outside reading
book on Monday.
Have a fun and safe long weekend!!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30: NO SCHOOL - PROFESSIONAL DAY FOR TEACHERS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2:
1) Outside reading book check - Please have your book on your desk.
2) Introduce Vocabulary Lesson 5
3) Finish readaloud of O'Brien's "On the Rainy River"
4) Individual and pair analysis of "On the Rainy River";
Review LIDDS and tone words handout; model "chunk" of topic sentence,
detail/s, analysis
"CHUNK" plan:
1) Write a topic sentence for your assigned section that includes
O'Brien's purpose for writing the section PLUS one or two accurate
tone words.
2) Write a sentence that includes detail/s from your assigned section
that support your topic sentence and connect to O'Brien's purpose
and tone/s in that section.
3) Write at least two sentences of analysis that explain how and why the
details reveal O'Brien's tone (attitude).
HW: Vocabulary Lesson 5 - Do Exercises I and II. Test on Friday, Nov. 6.
Write a "chunk" for your assigned section of "On the Rainy River".
Bring to class tomorrow. See today's lesson plan above for details on
how to write your "chunk".
Bring your outside reading book to class the rest of this week.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3:
1) DOL #3
2) Lesson 5 Vocab. check - Exercises I and II
3) Outside reading book check and SSR (20 minutes)
50 pages due on Monday - Do 5 DJs, sticky note, or annotate in your text
if you purchased the book; do a during-reading strategy that benefited
you on the last outside reading test
4) "On the Rainy River" partners compare "chunks"; make corrections
Begin pair presentations, if time permits.
HW: Vocabulary Lesson 5 - Exercises III and IV. Test on Friday, Nov. 6.
Read 50 pages of your outside reading book by Monday, Nov. 9.
Bring evidence of during-reading strategy (5 DJs, sticky notes, or
annotate in your own copy of the text).
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4:
1) DOL #4
2) Lesson 5 Vocabulary check - Exercises III and IV
3) Return, discussion, and self-analysis of FCAT Writes! "Why People Save
Things" rewrite assignment
4) "On the Rainy River" partners meet to plan and prepare their presentations.
HW: Vocabulary Lesson 5 - Exercise V - Read passage. Plan a frame with
thesis statment, MI #1 with 2 details, and MI #2 with 2 details.
Finish any tasks required to help you and your partner to get ready to
present your passage of "On the Rainy River" for Thursday's class.
Read 50 pages of your outside reading book by Monday, Nov. 9.
Bring evidence of during-reading strategy (5 DJs, sticky notes, or
annotate in your own copy of the text).
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5:
1) FCAT Writes! timed writing - 45 minutes
You MUST develop a frame before you begin to write.
Staple your essay on top, the prompt in the middle, and your frame on
the bottom, please.
2) DOL #5
3) Lesson 5 Vocabulary check of Exercise V.
4) Pairs present their analyses of "On the Rainy River".
Other students should listen / watch the presentations and add to their
annotations of the text.
HW: Vocabulary Lesson 5
Read 50 pages of your outside reading book by Monday, Nov. 9.
Bring evidence of during-reading strategy (5 DJs, sticky notes, or
annotate in your own copy of the text).
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6:
1) DOL #6
2) Vocabulary Lesson 5 - Partners review their frames and highlight
thesis, MI #1 and MI #2 in blue; highlight details that support the
main ideas in yellow. Turn in to basket.
3) With your partner, complete a seven-sentence diamond. Use different
vocabulary words in each sentence.
4) Pairs present their analyses of "On the Rainy River".
Other students should listen / watch the presentations and add to their
annotations of the text.
HW: Read 50 pages of your outside reading book by Monday, Nov. 9.
Bring evidence of during-reading strategy (5 DJs, sticky notes, or
annotate in your own copy of the text).
Do Vocabulary Lesson 5, pp. 50-51 for Monday.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9:
1) DOL #7
2) Return and analysis of your FCAT expository essays. Complete the
Syntax-Analysis chart for tomorrow. Include a paragraph about your
findings on the back.
3) Vocabulary check Lesson 5, pp. 50-51.
4) SSR Outside Reading Book 2 (20 min.) - Teacher check of during-reading
strategies (5 DJs, sticky notes, or in-text annotations).
5) Pairs present their analyses of "On the Rainy River".
Other students should demonstrate their listening / viewing skills and
add to their annotations of the text.
HW: Read the next 50 pages of your outside reading book by Monday, Nov. 16.
Bring evidence of during-reading strategy (5 DJs, sticky notes, or
annotate in your own copy of the text).
Study for tomorrow's Vocabulary Lesson 5 Test.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10:
1) DOL #8
2) Discuss your findings about the syntax-analysis chart you completed last
night with your partner. Class sums up findings.
Staple last night's homework, the syntax-analysis chart and 200-word
analysis of your "Favorite Form of Transportation" essay to the TOP
of your essay. Turn in to the basket at the beginning of the period.
3) Vocabulary Test 5 - Using five of your vocabulary words, write five
sentences that connect the words to "On the Rainy River". Highlight
the vocabulary words.
4) Pairs finish presenting their analyses of "On the Rainy River."
Other students should demonstrate their listening / viewing skills and
add to their annotations of the text.
HW: Read the next 50 pages of your outside reading book by Monday, Nov. 16.
Bring evidence of during-reading strategy (5 DJs, sticky notes, or
annotate in your own copy of the text).
Bring your LOL (brown) textbook to class tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11:
REMEMBER YOUR VETERANS TODAY!
1) DOL #9
2) FCAT Writes! With your partner, write a frame, introduction and thesis;
You will share these on the doc cam tomorrow.
3) What is exitentialism? Focus on inference, irony, and setting.
SSR of Albert Camus's "The Guest", pp. 1244-1257 of the LOL.
Focus on making inferences as you read. PAUSE AND REFLECT where the words
appear in your text. Plot list with bullets as you read. Include the
page #.
HW: Finish reading "The Guest", pp. 1244-1257. Complete your bulleted plot
listing. There will be a reading check over this story.
Read the next 50 pages of your outside reading book by Monday, Nov. 16.
Bring evidence of during-reading strategy (5 DJs, sticky notes, or
annotate in your own copy of the text).
Bring your LOL (brown) textbook to class tomorrow.
