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Reading/Assignment Schedule up to 1st semester exams:
(scroll down to the work for the correct evening)
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In-class Objectives
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Homework assigned that night
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| 11.16 Mon S |
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study for Night test; bring "A Christmas Carol" to class starting Wednesday; complete Vocab 5 all sections for Wednesday |
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11.17 Tues P
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Assess skills learned during Night
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Vocab 5 BOOKWORK ONLY;
ALL SECTIONS = quiz grade
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11.18 Wed A
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review Vocab 5 answers; introduce the Allegory genre and Dickens/Victorian times; begin reading Stave 1 as a class
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Read Stave 1 until section where Scrooge leaves work: “melancholy dinner at melancholy tavern”; annotate/take notes
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11.19 Thur N
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characterization of Scrooge, other stock characters; use of light/dark, warm/cold; define character foil
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Finish reading Stave 1 and annotate using guide; write a one paragraph “sermon” based on what you think Dicken’s central message is in this section of reading.
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11.24 Mon H
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Marley as a symbol; Dicken’s Christian message; Scrooge as dynamic character
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Read Stave Two until the end of the Fezziwig party, before Belle: “My time grows short! Quick!”; annotate using guide
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11.25 Tues E
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symbolism of Ghost’s appearance; Scrooge’s major destinations, affect each has on his character
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Finish Stave Two; complete discussion board post on www.turnitin.com
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11.26 Wed
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Discuss Scrooge’s final action in Two and writing assignment; begin modern cinematic interpretation of “A Christmas Carol”
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1) Small writing assignment on symbolism of First Ghost (minor writing grade, due to turnitin by Nov 30 11:59 pm)
2) Read/annotate Stave 3 up to the Nephew’s party: “It was a great surprise to Scrooge…” due after Thanksgiving Break
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11.30 Mon R
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Discuss Scrooge’s final action in Two and writing assignment; continue film study
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if not already done: Writing Assignment on Symbolism of First Ghost (writing grade!); Read Stave 3 up to the Nephew’s party: “It was a great surprise to Scrooge…”
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12.1 Tues S
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writing assignment DUE to turnitin.com!! mini Reading Quiz on first half of Stave 3; discuss Ghost of Christmas Present
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Finish reading Stave 3, annotate
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12.2 Wed P
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“Ignorance”, “Want”; Dicken’s view of Victorian England; affect of visits on Scrooge – signs of change?
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Discussion Board Post
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12.3 Thurs A
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Begin reading Stave 4 as a class using graphic depictions, dramatic interpretations
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Finish Stave 4 up to arrival at Cratchitts’: “Let me see some tenderness”
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12.4 Fri N
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revisit Dicken’s message/t1; view of Victorian slums; Scrooge’s redemption
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Finish reading Stave 4, annotate (reading ahead = great idea – next week is busy!)
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12.8 Tues H
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continue film study
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Read Stave 5
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12.9 Wed E
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Discuss end of Stave 4, all of 5
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Finish "A Christmas Carol" section of exam review packet
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12.10 Thur R
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Final “A Christmas Carol” Discussion; examine author’s purpose, techniques, and allegorical figures; Intro Allegory Assignment
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Work on Christmas Carol Review Guide and Exam Review
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12.11 Fri S
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Exam Review
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Exam Review; work on Allegory
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12.14 Mon
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Exam Review
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Exam Review; work on Allegory
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12.17 Thur
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English Exam Day! Joy!
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Allegory due to turnitin.com by 11:59 Jan 3rd; Enjoy a blessed Christmas with your family!
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11.12.09 Thursday
- Read/annotate 94-mid 107
11.10.09 Tuesday
- Buy a copy of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"
- Read 80-94 in Night and respond to Discussion Board post
11.6.09 Friday
- 77-81 in Night and annotate; be ready to share something for circle time in class on Monday
- finish your in-class writing assignment and submit to www.turnitin.com BEFORE 12:00 AM Monday (11:59 PM Sunday)
- Vocab Unit 4 take-home quiz due Tuesday
11.5.09 Thursday
- 76-81 in Night
- We will be going to the Tech Lab on Friday. Get a head start for the in-class writing about Night by checking out the writing topics under Handouts. Choose your textual evidence TONIGHT before class - check Handouts for the writing topic choices.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE A PB WORKS ELECTRONIC PORTFOLRIO (this was first done during Wednesday tech day while Ms. Poole was gone) YOU MUST ATTEND A MAKEUP SESSION - Makeup Day for MY PVI electronic portfolios on Monday, November 23 during 1,3,4,7, and 8 period study halls as well as 3:00 to 3:45 after school; GO SEE MS. WEIMER IN TECH LAB FOR A PASS
11/4/09 Wednesday
- read 66-76 and annotate; be ready to SHARE something you find during circle time in class
11/3/09 Tuesday
- read 57-65 and annotate; ALSO complete Discussion Board post and respond to a classmate's post
11/2/09 Monday
- read to pg. 57 in Night and do a journal response of your choosing (check out your options on the instructions sheets: extra copies under Handouts. Please FOLLOW DIRECTIONS with your journal)
10/30/09 Friday
- finish Vocab Unit 4 flash cards and book work (all work must be COMPLETE to receive credit)
10/29/09 Thursday
- read pgs. 29-46 in Night and respond to Discussion Board post on www.turnitin.com; then respond to a classmates post.
- Vocab Unit 4 due Monday
10/27/09 Tuesday
- study for Vocab Unit 3
10/26/09 Monday
-read 23-28 and annotate (using Response Options directions - extras under Handouts)
- Vocab Unit 3 Quiz Thursday (short, NOT open flash-card)
- Vocab Unit 4 due Monday (bookwork and flash cards)
10/22/09 Thursday
-final Draft due to www.turnitin.com by Friday 10/23 at 3pm ( if you are ABSENT or have been ABSENT, please contact me about your essay progress)
- read up to page 22 in Night and complete questions (extras under Handouts)
10/21/09 Wednesday
- revise draft according to checklist, whatever wasn't finished in class (extras on website); FINAL due 3pm Friday to www.turnitin.com
- finish Guided Reading Journal pgs. 3-11 for tomorrow's class (extras under Handouts);
- if you are ABSENT or have been ABSENT, check out the Wiesel and Memoir notes online and please contact me about your essay progress
10/20/09Tuesday
- read pages 3-12 in Wiesel's Night
- type a rough draft of your essay (all five paragraphs) for revision work in class on Wednesday *VERY IMPORTANT*
10/19/09 Monday
- rework/fix plans of Body paragraphs; finish conclusion plan in packet
- complete vocabulary homework if not done already
10/16/09 Friday
- finish your library orientation assignment if you have not already done so
- Vocab Unit 3 bookwork and flashcards (check instructions to see which sections you should complete) due Monday 10/19
- completed essay planning packet due Tuesday 10/20 (ask Ms. Schieffer for help if you need it; she's done this before!)
10/13/09 Tuesday
- Vocab Unit 3 due Monday 10/19
- essay planning packet, completed, due Tuesday 10/20 (ask Ms. Schieffer for help if you need it; she's done this before!)
10/9/09 Friday
- study for Short Stories test on Tuesday 10/13
- take home Vocab Quiz Unit 2 (extras under Handouts) due Tuesday 10/13
- Vocab Unit 3 due Monday 10/19 when Ms. Poole returns
- finish Body Paragraphs 2 and 3 plans, conclusion plan; entire planning packet DUE Tuesday 10/20
10/8/09 Thursday
- finish your Introduction and Body Paragraph 1 plans in your packet (extra packets under Handouts)
10/7/09 Wednesday
- choose a topic for your essay and develop a complete thesis statement for Ms. Poole to check on Thursday (if you were absent check out the 5 paragraph essay notes, the essay topics, and the essay planning packet under Handouts)
- take home Vocab Quiz Unit 2 (extras under Handouts) due Tuesday 10/13
- study for Vocab Quiz on Unit 2
- write a PEE paragraph on ONE example of figurative language from "The Scarlet Ibis". (Point: which figurative language Hurst uses and for what purpose Evidence: the example of the simile/metaphor/personification and it's location in the text Explanation: what the evidence accomplishes for the author or how it affects the reader's understanding of the story)
10/5/09 Monday
- final draft of Short Story due Tuesday 10/6 (submit all drafts and pre-writing)
- finish reading and complete five additional DAD annotations on "The Scarlet Ibis"
- follow Step One of Short Story Project using short story drafts (extra copies under Handouts)
- final draft of Short Story due Tuesday 10/6
- Vocab Quiz 10/7 Wednesday
9/30/09
Vocab Unit 2 bkwk and flash cards
9/29/09 Tuesday
- read "American History" and record, in the form of quotations, at least ten interesting DETAILS or pieces of DIALOGUE (something someone says); again, make sure you choose things that are INTERESTING to you as a reader
* Vocab Unit 2 DUE Friday 10/2
9/28/09 Monday
Write a one paragraph exposition of a story with a clear mood. Use specific images and details to create a setting and atmosphere; use "picture words" to evoke a mood in your reader. !!You may add this on to the draft of the story you have written; you DO NOT have to do so!!
9/25 Friday
Read "The Necklace" p169; respond in Quote Journal format (hotdog style columns with quotations on the left and your explanation/commentary/response on the right) Your quotations should be examples of:
- Indirect Characterization: 1 example for Mr Loisel AND 1 for Madame Loisel
- Direct Characterization: 1 example for Mr Loisel AND 1 for Madame Loisel
- You need at least two sentences of commentary per quote, explaining what kind of characterization it is and what you now know or understand about that character.
- Finally tell me whether Madame Loisel and Monsieur Loisel are dynamic or static characters.
9/23 Thursday
- incorporate at least one "fairytale element" into your story draft (either add to climax or incorporate more of the story, whichever pleases you); please retype it and have it ready for Monday
- "open flashcard" quiz on Unit One Friday
9/22/09 Wednesday
- Active Reading Journal Practice on "The Lady or the Tiger";
9/22/09 Tuesday
- read email from Carolyn Baker and answer questions
9/17/09 Thursday
- type a draft of the story from your life that you storyboarded (zooming in on the CLIMAX ONLY)
- Vocab bookwork and flashcards due Tuesday also: follow the instructions CAREFULLY. (extras under handouts)
9/15/09
- finish Open Window storyboard (use plot events to storyboard exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion - extra copies of handout on website)
9/14/09
- read "The Open Window" p. 19 of Glencoe Literature Book (including info box on the author Saki)
- record, as a list, five major plot events (stuff that happens)
9/11/09 Friday
- Revise and type, using formal paper guidelines, your PEE paragraph for a minor writing grade (Ms. Poole will give feedback during the test on Monday for those who didn't get any on Friday)
- Study for test on The Chosen (extra study guides under Handouts)
9/10/09 Thursday
Write a draft of a PEE paragraph about Danny or Reuven as a Dynamic character; you MUST include textual evidence and you MUST cite (include the page number) for this evidence
9/9/09 Wednesday
- Exercise 7 page 148 in Grammar for Writing; fix fragments; identify Subjects and Verbs
9/4/09 Friday
- write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences explaining how Danny or Reuven has changed in The Chosen. You must use TEXTUAL evidence (at least one quote, ACTUAL WORDS FROM THE BOOK, and a page number citation). Use the sentence directly from the book to PROVE how Danny or Reuven has changed. You must include a page number in order to receive credit.
- BINDER CHECK WEDNESDAY: Your binder must have: dividers (Unit Work, Literary Skills, Writing Skills, Returned Tests/Writing) and tons of loose leaf paper. ALL OTHER SUPPLIES due WEDNESDAY ALSO (composition book, index cards, grammar book, vocab book)
- Bring The Chosen to class EVERY DAY.
9/3/09 Thursday
- last day to get Policy signed - due in class by Friday
- get all supplies by Wednesday (we drop on Tuesday): Binder Check
-find three examples of internal conflict from the text of The Chosen. You must include an actual quote AND the page number in order to receive credit.
9/2/09 Wednesday
- buy your supplies; all supplies due in class by Tuesday 9/8 at the latest (I will conduct binder checks that day!) for a list, check out your class policy
- have your class policy signed (by you and a parent) by Friday at the beginning of class
-bring back to class the journal about reading and writing (what you like/dislike, etc.) that you began today
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