English 10
Units 6&7 (Week 15) – Research
& Speak
SOLs
10.1
- The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group
learning activities.
10.3
- The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative
language to extend vocabulary.
10.4
- The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different
cultures and eras.
10.5
- The student will read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate nonfiction texts.
10.6
- The student will develop a variety of writing to persuade, interpret,
analyze, and evaluate with an emphasis on analysis.
10.8
– The student will collect, evaluate, organize, and present information to
create a research project.
OBJECTIVES
We
will use before, during, and after reading strategies in order to comprehend and
discuss our literature text.
We
will identify and discuss the relationships among the plot, characters,
setting, theme, author’s tone, and style.
We
will analyze the author’s characterization techniques.
We
will analyze the author’s use of figurative language.
We
will respond in writing to the texts we read and discuss.
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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5.20
WU
– Grammar
IP
– Vocabulary 15 – Definitions/Context Clues
ML – Embedding Quotes
IP – Rough draft (mini-research project)
GP – Embedding Quotes
- Revise/Edit
R/S – Did you embed quotes in different ways?
HW
– Finish Vocab 15
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5.21
WU
– Grammar
IP – Vocabulary 15 – Ex 2
ML – Embedding Quotes
IP – Revise/Edit
- Final Drafts
- Posters
R/S – Is your poster aesthetically pleasing?
HW
– Finish Vocab 15
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5.22
WU
– Grammar
Mini
Presentations
IP
– Vocab 15 – Fill-in-the-blank
ML
– Speak Introduction
GP – Start reading novel
IP – Continue Marking Period 1
R/S – What are your first impressions of Speak?
HW
– Write Vocab 15 Sentences (Box the vocab word – underline or highlight
context clues)
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Study for Vocab 15 quiz
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5.23
WU
– Reading Comprehension
Vocab 15 Quiz
IP – Finish Marking Period 1
GP – Discuss Marking Period 1
R/S
– How do you feel abut Melinda?
HW – Catch up on reading
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5.24
WU
– Review vocab
GP
– Discuss Marking Period 1
R/S
– Do you like the format of the novel?
Have a great weekend!
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ABBREVIATION
KEY:
WU = Warm
Up
ML =
Mini-Lesson
GP = Guided
Practice
IP = Independent Practice
R/S = Reflection and
Share
HW = Homework
Objectives:
Vocabulary
Students will receive their vocabulary list on the first day of the week. Students will write ten original sentences using their vocabulary words. The vocabulary quiz will be given the last day of the week.
Literature
Much of our class time will be dedicated to reading the literary selections that meet Virginia SOL standards and make up the curriculum. Students should plan to take textbooks home for study prior to quizzes and tests.
Projects
Projects will occasionally require the use of the Internet outside of the classroom. The library and other computer labs are open during Flex block for individuals and/or groups. Laptops are used in class when needed.
Flex Time - 10:40 - 11:30
During Flex time, office hours are from 10:40-11:30. Students should use this time to come in to collect and complete work from an absence, makeup tests and quizzes, ask questions, complete work and projects, or study.