Friday, August 3, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
- Bellringer- week 1
- Syllabus [PDF] and Class Expectations [PDF]
- Class Website tutorial
- Write a letter to me introducing yourself. Things to Include: Goals for this class; Any rumors you’ve heard about the course; What you are most excited and worried about; Describe what you expect in this course.; If you are in the Honors section, why did you decide to take Honors? If you are not, why did you decide against taking Honors?; Interests and hobbies; what awesome books you’ve read recently. These letters should be double spaced and at least two full pages. Due by the end of class!
Monday, August 6, 2012
- Bellringer- week 1. (continue)
- Collect Student Information Sheets- these are worth 10 points in the "Reading" category!
- Cornell note system [Link]
- Discuss plot and take Cornell notes (These are graded!)
- Begin reading “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” on page 15.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
- Bellringer- week 1.
- Complete reading “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket”.
- Discuss the plot- can students diagram the story?
- Discuss expectations with book work- complete sentences, proper heading, answering all parts of the questions. Students will complete 2-8 on page 29.
- If time allows, review work as a class.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
- Bellringer- week 1
- Computer lab: Complete Classroom Website Scavenger Hunt [PDF]
- Vocabulary Unit 1- quiz next Wednesday. [Games]
- Autobiographical Narrative essay introduction (Literature books page 66-70; students should take Cornell notes). Rough draft due Monday.
- Begin brainstorming for essay.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
- Bellringer- week 1
- Read example autobiographical essay, highlighting important parts.
- Divide students into groups and give each group a marker board. Complete Parts of Speech Diagnostic in Language books page 404 #1-20.
- Discuss types of irony from page 378. Brief PP over irony. Know the three types of irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal).
- Read “Lamb to the Slaughter” on page 379 and complete irony chart [PDF]
Friday, August 10, 2012
- Bellringer- turn in week 1
- Possible Reading Quiz
- Discuss “Lamb to the Slaughter” as a class. Identify irony in the story. What does the title signify? What ironic events can the students point out? Analyze Mary’s character. Should she be blamed for her crime?
- Review rules for Topic Journals.
- Write in Topic Journals for 15 minutes. Share if desired.
Monday, August 13, 2012
- Bellringer- week 2
- Autobiographical Narrative peer edit day!
- Adverbs review page 422 in Language books. Complete exercises 10-11.
- Review and collect.
- Begin reading Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” on page 102 in literature textbooks.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
- Bellringer- week 2
- Sticky Note activity
- Reading Quiz over "Everyday Use". (See PPT)
- Alice Walker and characterization PPT. This PPT includes two short videos of the author to provide background knowledge and a reading quiz to be sure students understood the story. [PPT]
- In small groups, students will complete a STEAL characterization chart for two of the characters (following along with the PPT).
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
- Bellringer- week 2
- Grade and collect Vocabulary packets
- Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz- SSR when finished.
- Discuss character charts and collect.
- Language books pg. 425 Exercise D
Thursday, August 16, 2012
- Bellringer- week 2
- Short Story PPT [PDF]
- Read "The Leap" on page 42 How does the author use literary devices in the story? Give examples of irony, flashback, foreshadowing, etc.
- Write an eight sentence paragraph answering number seven on page 51. Don’t forget to use quotes from the story to support your answer. [PDF]
Friday, August 17, 2012
- Bellringer- turn in week 2
- Collect Autobiographical Incident essays.
- Topic Journals
- Parts of Speech review WS
- Review and collect
- "Same Song" Parts of Speech Analysis- due Monday if not completed in class!
Monday, August 20, 2012
- Bellringer- week 3
- What is a story’s theme? Students will need to take notes and actively listen as they will be asked to determine the theme of a short selection. [PDF]
- Theme Meanings creative practice [PDF]
- “By the Waters of Babylon” pg. 174
- Complete story WS. Parts of the WS must be completed in small groups. (HW if not completed)
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
- Bellringer- week 3
- Discuss “By the Waters of Babylon” and collect WS.
- Read “The Pedestrian” on page 57 in literature books.
- Literature books page 54- setting. Discuss.
- Discuss “The Pedestrian”. How does the setting affect the story? How does the author use imagery? Students give an example for each of the five senses. [PDF]
- Complete #1-10 on page 63. (HW if not completed)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
- Bellringer- week 3
- Review and collect HW.
- Point of View review [PDF] and activity WS [PDF]
- Begin reading “The Cold Equations” on page 199.
- Vocabulary Unit 2 [Link to games]
- Test study guide [PDF]
Thursday, August 23, 2012
- Bellringer- week 3
- Possible reading quiz over “The Cold Equations”
- Discuss story and theme
- Thinkin’ About Theme WS [PDF]
- Language pg.439 (Subjects and Predicates) Exercises 2-3.
- Review and collect.
- Review for test tomorrow
Friday, August 24, 2012
- Bellringer- week 3
- Short Story Unit Test
- SSR
- If everyone is finished early, we will write in our Topic Journals.
Monday, August 27, 2012
- Bellringer- week 4
- Intro to persuasion: Language books pg. 251-260.
- Complete Your Turns 2-3 with a partner and share findings with the class.
- Complete “Saving the Night Sky” practice sheet individually.
- Review and collect.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
- Bellringer- week 4
- Discuss and collect homework.
- Language books pg. 296-303. Students will complete Your Turn 3 individually.
- Pass out Persuasive Techniques handout and discuss. Where have students seen these being used. [PDF]
- Complete WS on back and review.
- As a class, discuss two or three print advertisements and what techniques are being used.
- In groups, students are to discuss all of the ads brought by the group members and select one to share with the class. [PDF]
- Groups share/present findings.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
- Bellringer- week 4
- Check Vocabulary packet
- Vocabulary Unit 2 Quiz- SSR when finished.
- Language books pg. 283: Writing Letters of Application. Students will use the job ad they found last night to write a letter expressing their interest and why they should be selected to fill the position.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
- Bellringer- week 4
- Complete Tuesday's group activity using print advertisements.
- Speak Anticipation Guide- complete and discuss as a class. [PDF]
- Literary Terms found in Speak WS [PDF]
- Begin reading Speak. Students will answer First Marking Period WS while reading.
- Discuss the names used in the novel: how are they significant?
Friday, August 31, 2012
- Bellringer- week 4
- Topic Journals
- Read to at least page 39 in novel. (Stop at "Halloween")
- In groups, students will complete Characterization Chart for Speak.