Mon., 10/12/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in reading log.

2. Identify and use restatement and definition context clues to understand unfamiliar words.

**Materials:

a. Student Lesson Summary Worksheet, page 113 (Resource Manager - Unit 2)

b. Practice Worksheets pages 114-115

c. Reteach Worksheet, page 116

d. Practice Worksheets pages 123-124; pages 131-132

HOMEWORK: Study Academic Vocabulary; bring textbooks to class tomorrow.

Tues.,1013/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in reading log.

2. Explore the key idea of identity (Literature, page 238)

3. Build vocabulary for reading and writing: Vocabulary in Context.

HOMEWORK: Begin working on the Identity Collage (refer to Literature, page 238).

Wed.,10/14/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Set a purpose for reading a selection: Compare two main characters. Use a comparison chart as the story is read.

3. Read the short story, "The Medicine Bag", and a vignette - "Who Are you Today, Maria?"

4. Analyze the main characters by filling in the character chart.

HOMEWORK: Literature, page 251 #1-8; work on collage.

Thurs., 10/15/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Discuss "After Reading" activities.

3. Understand the relationship between words in analogies: Worksheets - Vocabulary/Spelling Resource

pages 205-206; 207 - 208

HOMEWORK: Textbook, page 252:Vocabulary Strategy: Analogies

Fri., 10/16/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Take a quiz on "The Medicine Bag" and "Who Are You Today, Maria?"

3. Vocabulary/Spelling Worksheet, page 209 (Analogies)

HOMEWORK: Work on Identity collage.

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Mon.,10/19/09:TLW:

***Visit the Library for lesson on World Almanac and Bibliography.

Class Activities:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Review and check activities on analogies.

3.Analyze characters in the selections: "The Medicine Bag", and "Who Are You Today, Maria" by filling in a character chart.

HOMEWORK: Work on Identity Collage; study for quiz - Wednesday.

Tues.,10/20/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in reading log.

2. Recognize elements of a personal narrative: Standards Lesson File - Writing, Research, and Study Skills Book,pgs.383-388.

3. Read and discuss sample personal narrative.

HOMEWORK: Complete collage;study for quiz; brainstorm for personal narrative topic.

Wed.,10/21/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in reading log.

2. Take a quiz:"The Medicine Bag"; "Who Are You Today, Maria?"

3. Analyze a student model that reflects the key traits of a personal narrative; Literature, pages 144 - 150.

HOMEWORK: Complete collage (turn in Friday); begin thinking of a topic for a personal narrative.

Thurs., 10/22/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Literature text, pages 454 - 460:

a. Build vocabulary for reading and writing.

a. Explore the key idea of curiosity.

b. Identify and analyze theme.

c. Read a Greek myth.

3. Vocabulary Practice activity:   Literature text, page 461.

HOMEWORK: Complete collage; Literature text, page 461: Vocabulary in Writing

Fri.,10/23/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log; turn in logs.

2. Turn in Identity collage.

3. Literature textbook page 460: "After Reading" activities #1-5

4. Literature, page 461: Vocabulary Strategy: Using Reference Aids

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Mon., 10/26/09: TLW:

1. Read RC books; write summary in log.

2. Review "After Reading" activities, Vocabulary Strategy, and Question Support: "Pandora's Box".

3. Become familiar with the writing process in developing a personal narrative: Literature pg. 144.

HOMEWORK: Think of an experience for your personal narrative topic; refer to Extended Assignment Web. page.

Tue.,10/27/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2.Analyze a student model that reflects the key traits of a personal narrative.

3.Brainstorm ideas from personal life to create a story map for a personal narrative.

HOMEWORK: Using the template in the Personal Narrative packet, complete the story map.

Wed.,10/28/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book;write summary in log.

2. Discuss the story map for personal narrative; begin drafting introduction to personal narrative.

3. Become familiar with vocabulary for novel: The Watsons Go to Birmingham.

4. Write a journal on topic of bullying.

HOMEWORK: Continue writing introduction for personal narrative;study novel vocabulary.

Thurs.,10/29/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write reading log summary.

2. Discuss background information from novel; begin reading chapters 1-3.

3. Get introduction to personal narrative checked.

4. Review rules and guidelines for writing dialogue; work page 199 in Grammar for Writing Workbook.

HOMEWORK: Continue organizing introduction to personal narrative.

Fri.,10/30/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write reading log summary.

2. Continue reading chapters 1-3 of novel.

3. Work Making Meaning question (chapters 1-3) in novel notebook. HOMEWORK: Begin organizing body of personal narrative.

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Mon.,11/2/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2.Review rules and guidelines for writing dialogue correctly; Worksheet:"Quotable Puns"

3.Read chapters 4 and 5 of the novel.

4.Begin filling in the Novel Organizer by listing the main characters and a brief description of each.

HOMEWORK: Begin writing the body of the personal narrative; rough draft due: Friday, 11/6.

Tues.,11/3/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Read chapter 5 of the novel.

3. Answer "Making Meanings" (chapter 5) in novel notebook.

HOMEWORK: Continue writing personal narrative.

Wed.,11/4/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2.Work on personal narrative;become familiar with peer editing process.

3. Read chapter 6 of the novel.

4. Fill in Character Chart with new characters.

HOMEWORK: Continue writing personal narrative;rough draft due 11/6.

Thurs.,11/5/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in logs (due tomorrow).

2. Review list of transitions to use in personal narrative; Practice Worksheet A - Transitions

3. Read Chapter 7 of novel.

4. Answer "Making Meanings" (chapters 6-7) in notebook.

HOMEWORK: Finalize rough draft of personal narrative.

Fri.,11/6/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book;write summary in log (turn in).

2. Review results from EXPLORE TESTS; keep these test results to use in scheduling for high school.

3. Pair with peer partner to review personal narrative;turn in rough draft.

4. Read chapter 7 of novel; answer "Making Meanings" questions in notebook.

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Mon.,11/9/09:TLW:

1. Visit the library for skills lesson and check out books.

2. Read RC books; write summary in log.

3. Read dialogue passages, and correct errors.

4. Rewrite passages to include dialoge.

HOMEWORK: Begin revision of personal narrative and write final draft (due: 11/13).

Tues.,11/10/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2.Using a Venn diagram, write details that show how the brothers, Kenny and Byron, differ.

3. Become familiar with vocabulary for chapters 4-7.

HOMEWORK: Complete the final draft of the personal narrative to hand in Friday;study for quiz Friday on vocabulary (chapters 1-3:Watsons novel).

Wed.,11/11/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Complete "Making Meanings" questions for chapters 4-7.

HOMEWORK: Complete final draft of the personal narrative;study for vocabulary quiz (chapters 1-3:Watsons novel).

Thurs.,11/12/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book;write summary in log.

2. Use formal or informal language appropriate to the audience and the occasion for writing (Student Lesson Summary Packet: Book 3: Writing, Research, and Study Skills); discuss Academic Vocabulary and steps.

HOMEWORK: Study for quiz; complete personal narrative final draft.

Fri.,11/13/09:TLW: 1. Read RC book;write summary in log. 2. Read passages, and identify the levels of language in each (formal or informal).

3. Rewrite passages using appropriate levels of language.

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Mon.,11/16/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Read chapters 10 and 11 of the novel.

3. Answer "Making Meanings" questions in novel notebook.

Homework: Journal Writing: "Growing Up"

Tues.,11/17/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Discuss "Making Meanings" questions.

3. Use formal and informal language appropriaate to the audience and the occasion for writing.

4. Read passages, and identify the level of language used in each passage.

HOMEWORK: Work Practice Worksheet B; study for vocabulary quiz (chapters 4-7) on Thurs.

Wed.,11/18/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Identify lingo from the sixties by matching definitions of popular sayings.

3. Use a chart to record interesting quotations from chapters 8-11; respond to each quotation by expressing how the

quotations make you feel or connect them to other stories that you have read.

HOMEWORK: Study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Thurs.,11/19/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log (turn in tomorrow).

2.Take a quiz on vocabulary for chapters 4-7.

3. Become familiar with vocabulary for chapters 8-11; copy definitions in notebook.

4. Read Chapter 12 of the novel.

HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary for chapters 8-11.

Friday, 11/20/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log (turn in).

2. Make predictions about how the novel will end.

3. Read chapter 13 of the novel; discuss main idea of this portion.

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Mon., 11/30/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Read Chapter 14 of the novel; discuss main events in this portion.

3. Answer "Making Meanings" questions in notebook.

4. Review plot and conflict in a short story; InterActive Reader & Writer Workbook, page 5.

HOMEWORK: InterActive Workbook, pages 6-15.

Tues.,12/1/09:TLW:

1 Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Read chapter 15 of the novel; discuss main events in this portion.

3. Answer "Making Meanings" questions in notebook.

4. Explore the changes that the main character faces by filling in a character chart.

HOMEWORK: InterActive Reader's Workbook,pg. 16.

Wed.,12/2/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in reading log.

2. Read the Epilogue of the novel; discuss main points.

3. Answer the "Making Meanings" questions in the notebook.

4. Describe external and internal conflicts in the novel and how they are resolved.

5. Become familiar with vocabulary.

HOMEWORK: InterActive Reader Workbook, pg. 17:"Test Taker's Tool Kit"

Thurs., 12/3/09:TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Novel: "Connections" - page 227; work activity that accompanies the article.

3. Novel: "Connections"- page 232: work activity.

HOMEWORK: Complete activities in notebook to hand in tomorrow.

Fri.,12/4/09: TLW:

1. Read RC book; write summary in log.

2. Turn in novel notebooks.

3. Grammar for Writing Workbook, pages 127 - 129: Identifying and Recognizing Prepositions