NOOOO!!!!!! NOT BOXER!!!!

Objective:  Finish MAPS.

1.  Finish Test.

OK it's working they say...

Objective:  The students will do their best work on the MAPS test.

1.  Get a Chromebook.

2.  Wait for instructions.  Do no sign in to your account!!!

3.  Do your best!!!  If you like me... Try hard!  If you don't like me... Answer all "A"

Homework:  Animal Farm Chapter 9

And we start again fresh!

Objective:  The students will close read Animal Farm Chapter 7.

1.  Get your folder. 

2.  Seating Chart.  Sit where you like.  Make sure it's next to people who will keep you focused and not distract you from getting a good grade.

3.  Clean folders.

4.  WP #1

5.  Close Read Chapter 7

Book Report Day

Objective:  The students will turn in their book analysis and pass the oral question.

1.  Put book and report on desk and be ready to be called up.

Here is what you need to know for the final:  Theme, unsupported generalization, concrete evidence/details, sensory language, how to use a semi colon, parallel structure, MLA header, MLA spacing, fallacy or faulty reasoning, and remember that some questions can have more than one correct answer.

Important News

Objective:  The students will complete reading of Chapter 6 of Animal Farm.

1.  Important News

2.  Close Read (I want it quiet and focused today).  I know I don't demand it often... BUT today you must.

3.  Work on Book Report.  Remember I want quality EDITING! 

Final Preparation:  How it affects your grade:  Overall Grade:  You will know it on the day of the final.

Then the final does this to the grade:
A= +3%
B= +1%
C= stays the same
D= -1%
F= -3%

Let's see how this old movie plays out...

Objective:  The students will see the animated version of Animal Farm up to chapter 5.

1.  1954 movie.

2.  Outside Book

So did everyone finish your book?

Objective:  The students will complete reading of Animal Farm Chapter 5.

1.  Complete Chapter 5.

2.  Work on Book Report.

Remember, it is due on Friday.  With the Book.  Printed.  In Class.  NO LATE PAPERS!  Make sure you read the whole book.  Don't skim.  Don't skip chapters.  Don't only use SparkNotes, Schmoop, or whatever.

Three Day Weekend! Perfect for finishing book!

Objective:  The students will show understanding of Chapters 1-4 of Animal Farm.

1.  Quiz

2.  Close Read Chapter 5.

Homework:  Outside Reading is due NEXT FRIDAY!!!  NO LATE PAPERS!  NO LATE PAPERS!!  NO LATE PAPERS!!!!

Finish Presentations

Objective:  The students will complete their presentations and read chapter 4.

1.  Presntations

2.  Close Read Chapter 4.  Quiz for sure tomorrow and check of reading.  Animal Farm

Let's Find Out About Russia 1915-1945

Objective:  The students will understand the historical background that makes this story an allegory.

1.  Animal Farm One Minute One Slide Presentations.

2.  Close Read Chapter 4 (Let me see Chapters 1-3)

Presentation Completion

Objective:  The students will complete presentation of allegorical subjects for our novel.

1.  Complete presentations.

2.  Be sure to complete Close Reading of Chapters 1-3 by tomorrow of Animal Farm.  Discussion and Quiz tomorrow.

Hope you had a nice break! Mine was until I read your book reports!

Objective:  The students will see their book reports and know what they need to do on the next one that is due January 19th. 

1.  Get your book reports from the back and your graded CD. 

2.  When called, tell me what your CD grade is.

3.  Discuss the upcoming book report that is due January 19th.  Remember.  There will be no late papers accepted.

Now everyone get on Aeries.  See what your grade will be in the class if you do not complete your book report on time with all close reading done.  Remember.  It is worth 650 points to your grade!

4.  Animal Farm:  One Slide One Minute Power Point Presentation.

Homework:  Outside Book.  Due January 19th.  NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE GRADED!