Monday, October 31, 2016

Monte Cristo.... The plot thickens!

Objective:  The students will work on an original character using three methods of indirect characterization.

1.  MC Quiz Chapters 42-43 (10 points... or more if people didn't read)
2.  WP #4
3.  Writing:  Character Sketch:  Direct to Indirect Writing

Home Reading:  Chapter 44.

Friday, October 28, 2016

Projects Day

Objective:  The students will work wisely and use this time to work on projects that are due the last day of the MC Unit (about 3 weeks).

1.  There is a TON of work over there that needs to be IN YOUR FOLDERS! 
2.  Check AERIES to see if you have credit for all work.  There are a few papers in the NO NAME folder.
3.  Work on projects.  All important characters have been introduced.  You should have ten picked for your poster and know what they look like.

Read Monte Cristo Chapters 42-43.  Cuddle up by a nice fire with your dog, and read! :)

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Irony: Reading the exact same sentence on two different vocab assignments: "In order to copy an assignment, you must be furtive."

Objective:  The students will complete the characterization test, and begin Monte Cristo Chapter 41 and complete study guide questions.

1.  Get your test paper.
2.  Complete whatever you have left.
3.  Turn in and get the new study guide.  Read Chapter 41.


Wednesday, October 26, 2016

It has come to this?? Bummer!

Objective:  The students will complete a Characterization Test on their own to see if they learned something or simply copied.

1.  Get folder and lit book.
2.  Get handout.
3.  WP #13
4.  Characterization Test

Homework:  If you are behind in MC like many of you are, read til you are caught up to 40.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

I still can't get over The Walking Dead!!!

Objective:  The students will complete the characterization analysis and local color assignment.

1.  Get folder.
2.  MC Quiz Chapters 36-37-38-39 (10 points)
3.  WP #3
4.  Complete Everyday Use.  Staple the questions to the chart handout.
5.  Read Monte Cristo Chapter 40 and complete study guide.  Due first thing tomorrow.

Monday, October 24, 2016

The district wants your input on next year's calendar.

Objective:  The students will work with characterization in Everyday Use.

1.  Get folders, lit book and handout.

2.  Do district survey: 
http://bit.ly/2dwslMu

3.  Complete Characterization and Local Color Chart.

4.  Monte Cristo Chapters 38-39.  Two important characters to use on your posters!

Friday, October 21, 2016

Man... The Weekend Already!!

Objective:  The students will complete reading and analyzing the characters in Everyday Use.

1.  Get folders and lit books.
2.  WP ##11
3.  Notes
4.  Finish Story and complete assignment.

Homework:  Home Reading Chapter 37

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Earthquake Drill Third Period

Objective:  The students will begin reading of "Everyday Use"

1.  Get folders and Lit Books
2.  WP #10
3.  Turn in WP Packet 1-10
4.  Correct and Turn in Vocab.
5.  Read "Everyday Use" 10 minuttes.

Monte Cristo Chapter 36 Toxicology

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

PSAT Testing Day.....

Objective:  Spend another day testing....  UGGGHHHH!!!!!

Home Reading:  Monte Cristo Chapters 34-35

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

How are those Projects coming along?

Objective:  The students will see/hear a perfect example of songs that would be an A+ on the CD project.

1.  100 point Chapter 32=33 Quiz.
2.  Song Quiz (25 points)
3.  Get into groups and work on projects.

Reading by Thursday:  MC Chapters 34-35 (Quiz for sure!)

Monday, October 17, 2016

Thanks again for being good with the sub!

Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary for this week's story.

1.  Get folders, lit book and the two handouts.
2.  MC Quiz Chapters 30-31
3.  Discuss Chapters and new characters.
4.  Everyday Use Vocabulary

Home Reading:  MC Chapters 32-33

Thursday, October 13, 2016

District Writing Test Day 2

Objective:  The students will finish the writing.  Look it over for errors.  And make sure that they followed all rules.

1.  Write.
2.  Read it.
3.  Put it in the Period Folder for your class for grading.

ONE SIDE ONLY!!!!!!
IN PEN
FOLLOW ALL RULES!!!!
WRITE NEATLY!!!!!
CITE AUTHOR AND LIT TITLE
USE QUOTES PROPERLY!!!!  DON'T SLAP ME IN THE HEAD WITH THEM!!!  CONTEXT!!

Be good for the sub tomorrow.  Bring Monte Cristo!

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

District Writing Test

Objective:  The students will write their district writing test and show that Mr. Warren has taught them some important things about writing.

1.  Turn in MC Study Guide
2.  Turn in Two Kinds
3.  Write the district writing test. 

ONE SIDE ONLY!!!!!!
IN PEN
FOLLOW ALL RULES!!!!
WRITE NEATLY!!!!!
CITE AUTHOR AND LIT TITLE
USE QUOTES PROPERLY!!!!  DON"T SLAP ME I THE HEAD WITH THEM!!!  CONTEXT!!

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

District Writing Test Tomorrow and Thursday

Objective:  The students will complete story analysis and practice into paragraph writing.

1.  WP #9
2.  MC Quiz Chapter 29
3.  Quarter 1 Folder Check (100 points)
4.  Complete Two Kinds assignment
5.  Monte Cristo Chapter 30.  Study Guide due tomorrow.

Monday, October 10, 2016

What happens in Rome, stays in Rome...

Objective:  The students will analyze the conflict, characters and symbols in Two Kinds.

1.  Get folders and lit books.
2.  WP #8
3.  Discuss District Writing Test Prompt
4.  "Two Kinds" asignment
5.  Home Reading Chapter 29 and Study Guide

Friday, October 07, 2016

Folder Prep

Objective:  The students will organize their folders for the first quarter folder check.

1.  Get folders.
2.  Hand back all graded work.
3.  Organize folders.  Check will be Monday for 100 points. 
4.  Discuss Chapters 26-27.

5.  read Chapter 28:  The Carnival

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Notice the tone change at the end of Chapter 25? What does that foreshadow?

Objective:  The students will finish reading the short story and analyzing the characters.

1.  Get lit book and folders (Notice Periods 2,3,4,5,6 what a mess they are.  That will not happen again or it is 5 points off your grade!)

2.  Correct and Turn in Vocab.

3.  MC Pulled Quote Quiz Chapter 25

4.  Finish Story (page 103)

5.  Home Reading Chapters 26-27

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Wednesday Short Day.... Stay busy!

Objective:  The students will read the first half of our new short story.

1.  Get folders and lit books.
2.  WP # _____
3.  Character Notes
4.  Read "Two Kinds" about 10-15 minutes of it.  To be finished tomorrow.
5.  Complete Vocabulary from yesterday.
6.  Home Reading:  Chapter 25:  The Fifth of September

Quiz tomorrow on Chapters 23-24-25

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

I feel so much better!!! The sub said you were all "awesome." Thanks!

Objective:  The students will know important vocabulary for this week's story.

1.  Get your folders, a lit book and the two handouts for today's lesson.

2.  MC Quiz 21-22

3.  Discuss Chapters 21-22

4.  "Two Kinds" vocab.

5.  Home Reading:  MC Chapters 23-24