Objective: Students will know how to find the Etymology of a word.

Date: August 31, 2007:

Periods 1-5 (For the first week sit anywhere that you will be able to work)

1. CAT6 #4 (Roll and Check Folders)
2. Vocabulary Etymology
3. Correct Vocabulary
4. Student Sample Essays from Weblockers
5. Plot Notes
6. Homework: Get/Buy your outside independent book. Bring Tuesday.

Folder Dividers:
1. Handouts
2. Notes
3. CAT6
4. Ass.
5. Tests/Quiz
Supplies needed for class by Friday:

1. Three ring binder (1 inch)
2. Five Dividers and paper
3. Blue or Black ink pens

Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Vocabulary
1. interminable (adj)
2. rebounded (v)
3. imperceptibly (adv)
4. exhalations (n)
5. incomprehensible (adj)
6. projection (n)
7. irrelevant (adj)
8. discard (v)
9. confirmation (n)
10.unimpeded (adj)

Objective: Students will know the difference between connotation and denotation.

Date: August 30, 2007:

Periods 1-5 (For the first week sit anywhere that you will be able to work)

1. CAT6 #3 (Turn in Weblockers Policy for grade if you haven’t yet)
2. Discuss essay progress and MLA format
3. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” vocabulary
4. Finish Essay tonight and save to weblockers

Supplies needed for class by Friday:

1. Three ring binder (1 inch)
2. Five Dividers and paper
3. Blue or Black ink pens

Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Vocabulary
1. interminable (adj)
2. rebounded (v)
3. imperceptibly (adv)
4. exhalations (n)
5. incomprehensible (adj)
6. projection (n)
7. irrelevant (adj)
8. discard (v)
9. confirmation (n)
10.unimpeded (adj)

Objective: Students will know what a narrative essay is and begin writing their own.

Date: August 29, 2007:

Periods 1-5 (For the first week sit anywhere that you will be able to work)

1. CAT6 #2 (Turn in Weblockers Policy for grade)
2. Narrative Essay notes
3. Discuss essay prompt and setup outline
4. Inverted Triangle Intro Paragraph Format
5. Begin Essay

Supplies needed for class by Friday:

1. Three ring binder (1 inch)
2. Five Dividers and paper
3. Blue or Black ink pens

We got through the first day and it wasn't that bad!

1. CAT6 Activity #1
2. Introduce my webpage and Weblockers
3. Discuss Honors Book List
4. Assign Weblockers Policy (due tomorrow)
5. Complete Hero's Story Questions

Welcome to Mr. Warren's Class for 2007-2008

1. Brief intro and roll
2. Active Reading Notes
3. "Hero's Story" Active reading assignment.

Supplies you need by Friday:
1. Three Ring Binder
2. Five Divers and paper for binder
3. Blue and black ink pens.