Wednesday 12/23/09
Do Now:
-Take out a pen/pencil and a textbook
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol in-class assignment
-Independent reading
Homework:
-Fill in your reading log over the break.
Happy New Year!
Tuesday 12/22/09
Do Now:
-Signed grade sheets? Tests?
Agenda:
-Finish the movie
-In your notebook, answer the following question:
Compare and contrast the play and the movie. State at least two similarities
and two diferences. If you were the director of the movie, what would you
have done differently?
HW:
-Open textbook assignment tomorrow
-Bring IRB
Monday 12/21/09
Agenda:
-Collect signed tests and grade sheets
-A Christmas Carol movie
Homework:
-Bring in your signed grade sheet and/or test if you have not done so already
Friday 12/18/09
Agenda:
-Hand back Charlotte Doyle tests and grade sheets
-A Christmas Carol movie
Homework:
-Get test and grade sheet signed
Thursday 12/17/09
Do Now:
-Grab a textbook
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol
*Ghost of Christmas Future...*
Homework:
-Reading logs checked tomorrow
Wednesday 12/16/09
Do Now:
-Take out your homework
-Journal: Based on his past experiences, do you think Scrooge should be
excused for his past experiences? Why or why not?
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol
Homework
Read your IRB
Tuesday 12/15/09
Do Now:
-Acting (Cratchit Christmas dinner)
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol
Homework:
-Worksheet #2 spelling and vocab practice
Monday 12/14/09
Do Now:
-Please answer all three parts to question #3 on p.623 in your notebook.
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol, Act II
Homework:
-Read your independent reading book.
NOTE: All students should be documenting what they read each week on their
reading logs. Reading logs are checked on Fridays and should be initialed by
a parent/guardian.
Friday 12/11/09
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol (Act I completed)
-Answer the following question in your notebook: In your opinion, what do you
think is the meanest thing Scrooge does in Act I? Explain your answer.
Homework:
-None
Thursday 12/10/09
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol
Wednesday 12/09/09
SNOW DAY
Tuesday 12/08/09
Do Now: -Using the Literary Terms Handbook in the back of the textbook, write
the definition for DRAMA in your notebook.
Agenda:
-A Christmas Carol
Homework:
-Independent reading
Monday 12/07/09
Do Now:
-Take out your Charlotte Doyle book (collected)
Agenda:
-Creative Writing Assignment (15 points)
-Independent Reading
Homework:
-Read your independent reading book (new reading log given)
Friday 12/04/09
Do Now:
-Take out your rough draft
-Folder check
Agenda:
-Charlotte Doyle test
Homework:
None
Thursday 12/03/09
Do Now:
-Take out signed vocab quizzes
Agenda:
-How to Write an Essay (PowerPoint)
-Work on your rough draft
ESSAY QUESTION:
How does Charlotte grow and change throughout the course of her adventure?
What does she learn about herself and about the world?
Homework:
-Folder check tomorrow (worksheets #1-10)
-Rough draft due tomorrow
-Charlotte Doyle test tomorrow!
Wednesday 12/02/09
Agenda:
-Review
-Book Fair
Homework:
-Extra help Thursday after school in room 211 until 3:30pm
-TEST FRIDAY (Check under "Documents" for the review packet questions/answers)
Tuesday 12/01/09
Do Now:
-Take out your review packet
Agenda:
-Review for the test
Homework:
-Book fair tomorrow!
-Extra help Thursday after school in room 211 until 3:30pm
-TEST FRIDAY (Check under "Documents" for the review packet questions/answers)
Monday 11/30/09
Do Now:
-Take out your Charlotte Doyle book.
-Do you agree with Charlotte's decision at the end of the novel? Why or why
not? Why do you think she made the choice she did?
Agenda:
-Review chapters 21 and 22
-Review packet for test
Homework:
-Final test Friday
-Extra help Thursday after school
Tuesday 11/24/09
Do Now:
-Take out your signed notebook quizzes.
Agenda:
-Take out The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and read the last two
chapters of the novel.
Homework:
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Monday 11/23/09
Do Now:
-Take out your Charlotte Doyle book.
Agenda:
-Hand back notebook quizzes/ reading logs
-Read chapter 18
Homework:
-Get your notebook quiz signed
-Read chapters 19-20 on your own
Friday 11/20/09
Book Dating in the library!!
Thursday 11/19/09
Do Now:
-Take out your discussion questions
Agenda:
-Read 17
-Vocab quiz
Homework:
-Read your independent reading book
-Reading logs checked tomorrow
Wednesday 11/18/09
Agenda:
-Group work--> Discussion questions Part II
Homework:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow!
Tuesday 11/17/09
Do Now:
-Take out your hall passes from the first marking period
-Raffle!
Agenda:
-Group work--> Discussion questions part II
Homework:
-Vocab quiz Thursday (list #2)
Monday 11/16/09
Agenda:
-Notebook quiz
-Read "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" silently to p. 191
Homework:
-Read your IRB
Friday 11/13/09
Do Now:
-Take out your reading log
-Journal question: Throughout the course of the story, Charlotte is forced to
make some very difficult decisions. Describe a tough decision that you had to
make. Do you think you made the right choice? Why?
Agenda:
-Read chapter 15
Homework:
-none
Thursday 11/12/09
Agenda:
-Skits
-Self-evaluation sheet
-Charlotte Doyle
Homework:
-Reading log checked tomorrow
Tuesday 11/10/09
Do Now:
-Take our your new IRB
-Take out vocab list #2 (worksheet #4)
Agenda:
-Reading log checked on Fridays
-Group work--> vocab skits
Homework:
Read your independent reading book
Monday 11/09/09
Do Now:
-Using the chart provided, list three important events from chapter 13 and
three important events from chapter 14.
Chapter 13
• As a female, the crew claims Charlotte is “useless” as a deck hand.
• Charlotte is asked to climb to the top of the royal yard (highest
mast).
• Charlotte’s legs get tangled in the ratlines on her way down. She
loses her grip and falls.
• She makes it down safely only to find Captain Jaggery waiting for her
on the deck.
Chapter 14
• Jaggery reminds Charlotte that her father would not approve of her
actions.
• Charlotte begins her intense apprenticeship as a crewmember.
• Charlotte “shirked no work”, is called “Charlotte” (not Miss Doyle),
and must sleep in the forecastle with the men.
• Charlotte feels free from the “prison she thought was her proper
place” (158-159).
• The Captain calls on Charlotte directly to entangle the flying jib
from the bowsprit.
• The Captain calls her Mister Doyle.
• The crew sees birds; Hurricane is approaching.
Agenda:
-Share/Collect storyboards
-Group work--> Vocab skits
Homework:
-Bring in any props you would like to use for your skit tomorrow
Friday 11/06/09
Do Now:
-Take our your Charlotte Doyle book
Agenda:
-Read chapters 13 and 14 silently
Homework:
-Complete the storyboard worksheet
Thursday 11/05/09
Do Now:
-Write about a time where yourealized that your first impression about a
person was incorrect. Why did your feelings change?
Agenda:
-Group work--> Discussion questions
Homework:
-Bring in your new IRB tomorrow
Wednesday 11/04/09
Do Now:
-Take out your projects
Agenda:
-Author's chair/Book discussion!
Homework:
-Read your new IRB for 15 minutes
Monday 11/02/09
Do Now:
-Take out your planners and write down your HW.
Agenda:
-Review characterization and chapter questions Part II
Homework:
Project due Wednesday!
Friday 10/30/09
Meet in the library today!
Homework:
PROJECT DUE WEDNESDAY!
Thursday 10/29/09
Period 3--> Debrief after "Ryan's Story" presentation
Do Now:
-Direct/Indirect characterization
Agenda:
-Complete chapter questions part II
Homework:
-Project due Wednesday! If you have a written draft of your project that you
would like me to review, please bring it tomorrow.
-Meet in the library tomorrow!
Wednesday 10/28/09
Do Now:
Do you think the captain is being harsh, or simply trying to maintain order?
Agenda:
-Read chapter 11
Homework:
-Finish Part One (chapter 12)
-Project due in one week!
Tuesday 10/27/09
BODIES exhibit
Monday 10/26/09
Do Now:
Do Now: In chapter 9, Charlotte finds both a pistol and a round robin during
her first visit to the forecastle. She also has a feeling that someone else
is aboard the ship. As a result, she decides to tell the captain. Do you
agree with Charlotte’s decision?
What would you have done in Charlotte’s situation, and why?
Agenda:
-Character descriptions (check under documents for these notes)
-Read chapter 10
Homework:
-Finish chapter 10
-Independent reading project due November 4th (a week from Wednesday)
Friday 10/23/09
Do Now:
-Identify one main idea in chapter 8 and write it in your notebook.
Agenda:
-Read chapter 9 independently
Homework:
-Storyboard activity (independent)
Thursday 10/22/09
Do Now:
-Directions: Please answer the following questions in your notebook. Use the
vocabulary word in your response.
1. Name a situation when someone might feel timid. Why might someone feel
timid in this situation?
2. Describe a chaotic situation that you have experienced.
3. Who do you know that is punctilious? Describe how this person acts.
Agenda:
-Read chapter 8
Homework:
-Finish chapter 8 at home
-Independent reading project due November 4th
Wednesday 10/21/09
Do Now: In your notebook, answer the following question:
"What does Charlotte decide to do with the dirk in chapter 5?"
Agenda:
-Review HW (vocabulary list #2)
-Read chapter 7
Homework:
-Reminder: Independent reading project due in 2 weeks (November 4th)
-Decide which project option you are going to do.
Tuesday 10/20/09
Do Now:
-Clear your desks.
Agenda:
-Quiz
-Read chapter 6 silently
Homework:
-Vocabulary list #2 (w/s #4)
Monday 10/19/09
Do Now:
-Choose three vocabulary words and write a sentence for each.
Agenda:
-Skits
-Whiteboard review
Homework:
-Make index cards with the vocabulary words on one side and definitions on
the other.
-Quiz tomorrow on chapters 1-4 and vocab.
Friday 10/16/09
Do Now:
-Break back into your group and work on your skits
Agenda:
-Performances!
Homework:
-Bring in index cards
-Quiz Tuesday (vocab and reading comprehension from Charlotte Doyle)
-Independent Reading Project due in 3 weeks
Thursday 10/15/09
Do Now:
-Sit quietly
Agenda:
-Group work--> vocab skits
Homework:
-Bring in any necessary (and school appropriate) props for your skit tomorrow.
-Quiz Tuesday!
Wednesday 10/14/09
Do Now:
-What is a round robin? What does the captain tell Charlotte in chapter 5?
Explain.
Agenda:
-Review homework (chapter questions)
-Group work--> vocabulary skits
Homework:
-Vocabulary/Reading comprehension quiz pushed back to Tuesday
Tuesday 10/13/09
Do Now:
-Sit quietly.
Agenda:
-Independent Reading Project (due November 3rd)
-Review chapter 4
-Read chapter 5
Homework:
-Complete chapter questions and finish chapter 5 if not completed in class.
-Quiz Friday on vocab and chapter questions
Friday 10/09/09
Do Now:
-Take out vocabulary homework/Hand back short stories and writing folders
Agenda:
-Review vocab
-Read IRB
Homework:
Have a great weekend!
Thursday 10/08/09
Do Now:
-Take out Charlotte Doyle
Agenda:
-Read chapters 3 and 4
Homework:
-Complete vocab list #2
Wednesday 10/07/09
Do Now:
-Please list three important events from chapter 1, and three important
events from chapter 2 in your notebook (From The True Confessions of
Charlotte Doyle).
Agenda:
-Free reading!
Homework:
-Read your IRB
Tuesday 10/06/09
Do Now:
-Take out The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Agenda:
-Read chapters 1 and 2
Homework:
-Reading log
Monday 10/05/09
Do Now: Grab a copy of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. Look
at the front and back cover. Read the first page. Complete the following
chart in your notebook:
What do we know? / What do we want to know?
Agenda:
-About the author handout
-Read "An Important Warning" in book (prologue)
Homework:
-Bring both books to class daily (IRB/The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle)
Friday 10/02/09
Do Now: Take out the final draft of your short story. Check to make sure it
has your name, a title, and the rubric attached.
Agenda:
-Author's chair!
-Independent reading
Homework:
Read your independent reading book!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday 10/01/09
Meet in the library for book dating!
Wednesday 09/30/09
Do Now:
-Take out your typed rough draft.
-Please fix the following sentences:
*Sarah ran to the mountains. To escape from the bear.
Agenda:
-Improving Sentences (notes)
-Peer editing
Homework:
-Final draft due Friday. Please staple the rubric to your final draft before
handing it in.
-Meet in the library tomorrow!
Tuesday 09/29/09
Do Now:
-What is missing from the following sentence?
*Bill said, Hey there! Would you like a ride?
(answer: quotation marks)
Agenda:
-Read "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto in the textbook.
Homework:
-Typed rough draft due tomorrow.
-Final draft due Friday. Writing lab and computer lab passes available upon
request.
Friday 09/24/09
Do Now:
-Take out the short story grading rubric. What is one area of your writing
that you would like to improve?
Agenda:
-Analyzing a grabing rubric
-Peer Editing
-Free reading
Homework:
-Typed rough draft due Wednesday.
-Read your independent reading book.
-Final draft due October 2, 2009.
Wednesday 09/22/09
Do Now:
-Take out your short story resources (assignment packet, brainstorm webs,
etc.)
Agenda:
-Work on your rough draft
Homework:
-Rough draft due Friday.
-Bring in your independent reading book Friday.
Tuesday 09/22/09
Agenda:
-Meet in the computer lab--> Setting brainstorm on Inspiration
-Classwork check: Did you complete a brainstorm web for two characters? Did
you complete a setting brainstorm?
-Begin rough draft
Homework:
Rough draft due Friday. It does not need to be typed.
Bring in your independent reading book Friday.
Monday 09/21/09
Do Now:
-Sit quietly
Agenda:
-Comuputer lab--> Character brainstorm on Inspiration
Homework:
-Rough draft due Friday
-Bring in an independent reading book Friday
Friday 09/18/09
Do Now:
-Take out last night's homework
Agenda:
-Review homework/theme
-Introduce short story assignment
Homework:
-The brainstorm for your short story is due Monday
Thursday 09/17/09
Do Now:
-Please copy the definition for plot into your notebook.
Agenda:
-Homework check
-Review HW/plot
-Read "Oranges" and make connections
Homework:
-Theme worksheet
Wednesday 09/16/09
Do Now:
-What are two study methods you will use tonight to review for your s.s. quiz?
Agemda:
-Read "Broken Chain"
HW:
-Complete the plot worksheet attached to the short story.
Tuesday 09/15/09
Do Now:
-In your notebook, answer the following:
Where is your work space? What does it look like?
Agenda:
-Group work--> What are effective study methods?
-Notes
HW:
None
Monday 9/14/09
Do Now:
-Take out your summer reading assignment and the assignment sheet from Friday
Agenda:
-Group work: What makes an appropriate work place?
-Notes
Homework:
No homework
Friday 9/11/09
Do Now:
-Take out signed expectations sheet
Agenda:
-Summer reading assignment
Homework:
-Supplies due by Monday (including covered textbook)
-Summer reading assignment due Monday
Thursday 9/10/09
Agenda:
-Classroom policies/expectations
-Review scavenger hunt findings
Homework:
-Get the classroom policies/expectations sheet signed by a parent or guardian
-Bring in your textbook covered no later than Monday
Wednesday 9/9/09
Agenda:
-Letter to you/Letter to me
-Scavenger Hunt
