January
Honors
*Agendas are flexible and subject to change.*
Monday, January 7, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013 Homeroom
Monday, January 14, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
School cancelled
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Snow day- school cancelled
Monday, January 21, 2013
MLK Day- No School
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Snow day!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Snow day
- Bellringer- week 1 [PDF]
- 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! (The underlined ideas must be present in your letter to receive full credit.)
- I will assign textbooks while students write letters.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
- Bellringer- week 1[PDF]
- Website Scavenger Hunt in Computer Lab [PDF]
- Short Story elements PPT- take notes! [PDF]
- Begin reading "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" in literature books page 15
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
- Bellringer- week 1[PDF]
- Vocabulary Unit 1- packet given, visuals [PDF] will be due before the quiz next Wednesday, 1/16
- Discuss and plot "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" (plot diagrams will be individual work)
- Bookwork expectations: correct heading, complete sentences, blue or black ink. Complete #2-8 on page 29.
- Review work if time allows or begin reading "Lamb to the Slaughter" page 379.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
- Bellringer- week 1 [PDF]
- "Lamb to the Slaughter" reading quiz
- Irony PPT- students will need to take notes over this brief PPT [PDF]
- In small groups, complete irony chart over story [PDF]
- Discuss story: 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?
- Autobiographical Narrative assignment discussion [PDF]
Friday, January 11, 2013 Homeroom
- Bellringer- week 1 [PDF] due today
- Example of autobiographical narrative; as a class, highlight important parts.
- Main Verbs and Helping Verbs pg. 417 in Language books. Students need to copy “Commonly Used Helping Verbs” & “Commonly Used Linking Verbs” into their notes (Grammar section of binders). [PDF]
- Complete Exercise 6-7.
- Review and collect.
Monday, January 14, 2013
- Bellringer- week 2 [PDF]
- Day 1 of Grammar foldable: Nouns and Pronouns [PDF]
- Autobiographical narrative peer editing workshop
- Complete Friday's verb assignment if necessary.
- Adverbs in Language books page 422. Complete Exercises 10-11.
- Review and collect.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
- Bellringer- week 2 [PDF]
- Day 2 of Grammar foldable: Adjectives and Verbs [PDF]
- Counselors in to talk to students about graduation requirements. [PPT]
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
School cancelled
Thursday, January 17, 2013
- Bellringer- week 2 [PDF]
- Day 3 of Grammar foldable: Adverbs [PDF]
- Check Vocabulary
- Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz
- Point of View notes and discussion [PDF]
- Read "The Leap" on page 42. What POV is this story written in? How would changing the POV affect the story?
Friday, January 18, 2013
Snow day- school cancelled
Monday, January 21, 2013
MLK Day- No School
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
- Bellringer- week 3 [PDF]
- Day 4 of Grammar foldable: Prepositions [PDF]
- Autobiographical Narratives due
- If needed, finish discussing "The Leap". Collect Thursdays HW.
- As a class, read "Everyday Use" on page 102.
- Complete jigsaw activity on "Everyday Use".
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
- Bellringer- week 3 [PDF]
- Day 5 of Grammar foldable: Conjunctions [PDF] (Keep these in your Grammar section!)
- Discuss yesterday's jigsaw activity
- 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).
- Vocabulary Unit 2
Thursday, January 24, 2013
- Bellringer- week 3
- Collect Grammar Grind Bonus
- Theme notes [PDF]
- With a partner, create themes on the Theme Meanings WS [PDF] Share
- Read "The Pedestrian" page 57 of literature books. During reading, take notes of any descriptions that appeal to your senses (imagery).
- Compare imagery notes and discuss story: how does the setting affect the story? Is there any symbolism? As a class, decide on the story's theme.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Snow day!
Monday, January 28, 2013
- Read "The Cold Equations" page 197
- Complete #1-9 on page 219. These must be complete sentences for full credit and are homework if not completed in class.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
- Bellringer- week 4 [PDF]
- Collect HW and discuss "The Cold Equations"
- Short Story Unit Test is Friday! Copy down the study guide
- As a class, complete Exercise 17 on page 431 in Language textbooks.
- Individually complete Chapter Review A-B on page 433.
- Review and collect.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
- Bellringer- week 4 [PDF]
- Review/collect vocabulary packets and visuals
- Vocabulary Unit 2 Quiz
- Writing Application on page 435 in Language books. Groups will be assigned a story to chose a character from to complete activity.
- Groups share their poems!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
- Bellringer- week 4 [PDF]
- The Parts of a Sentence: Chapter 13. Phase 1: What is a sentence? Complete Exercise 1 on page 438. Do not write the sentences. If it is a fragment, tell me what the sentence is missing.
- Review and collect.
- Introduction to poetry: Poetry Terms PPT [PDF]
Friday, February 1, 2013
Snow day