Objective: Students will analyze characters in a short story (Reading St. 3.3)
Date: October 2, 2006:
Periods 1-5
Counselor Visit:
1. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” all margin activities and 66-68 Activities
2. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment Due Typed on Monday
3. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
4. Honors: Read through Chapter 20 of Monte Cristo
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
Objective: Students will create a character using indirect characterization (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: September 29, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” all margin activities
2. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment Due Typed on Monday
3. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 3
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Date: September 29, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” all margin activities
2. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment Due Typed on Monday
3. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 3
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Objective: Students will create a character using indirect characterization (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: September 28, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #7
2. Chapter Notes: Character
3. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
4. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 2
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Date: September 28, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #7
2. Chapter Notes: Character
3. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
4. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 2
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Objective: Students will review Chapter 1 test and students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 27, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Pass back and go over Chapter1 Test
2. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary (pg. 53 and 70 interactive reader)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 3
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Date: September 27, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Pass back and go over Chapter1 Test
2. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary (pg. 53 and 70 interactive reader)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 3
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Objective: Students will pass Chapter 1 test and students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 26 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Test
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 2
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Date: September 26 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Test
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 2
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Objective: Students will review for Chapter 1 test and students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 25, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Review (Handout and lit. book pages 66-71
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2 and 3
1. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 6-10 Quiz
2. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10 discussion and question turn in
3. Essay Prompt #2: Expository Essay
4. Long Way Home Venn Diagram Prewrite
Date: September 25, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Review (Handout and lit. book pages 66-71
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2 and 3
1. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 6-10 Quiz
2. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10 discussion and question turn in
3. Essay Prompt #2: Expository Essay
4. Long Way Home Venn Diagram Prewrite
Friday, September 22, 2006
Objective: Students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 22, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Thesis Writing Assignment
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Date: September 22, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Thesis Writing Assignment
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Objective: Students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 21, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #6
2. “Long Way Home” complete assignment and Venn Diagram
3. Thesis Writing Assignment
4. Expository Essay due Monday (typed MLA)
5. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Date: September 21, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #6
2. “Long Way Home” complete assignment and Venn Diagram
3. Thesis Writing Assignment
4. Expository Essay due Monday (typed MLA)
5. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Objective: Students will see how themes in literature apply to real life (Reading Standard 3.5)
Date: September 19, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2
1. Complete “The Pedestrian” Questions
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. The Count of Monte Cristro intro notes
4. Chapter 1-5 Study Guide Questions
5. Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 19, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2
1. Complete “The Pedestrian” Questions
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. The Count of Monte Cristro intro notes
4. Chapter 1-5 Study Guide Questions
5. Homework: Outside Book
Objective: Students will know how tone and setting affect plots in lit. (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: September 18, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. Periods 2 and 3 Checkout Monte Cristo
2. CAT6 #5
3. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
4. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Date: September 18, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. Periods 2 and 3 Checkout Monte Cristo
2. CAT6 #5
3. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
4. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Friday, September 15, 2006
Objective: Students will use specific words to create a found poem in a group activity (Writing Standard 1.2)
Date: September 15, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. Complete Group “poster” for 100 points
3. Grade Reports for student and parent
4. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Period 3
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.2. CAT6 #53. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct4. Important Words Activity5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
6. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Date: September 15, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. Complete Group “poster” for 100 points
3. Grade Reports for student and parent
4. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Period 3
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.2. CAT6 #53. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct4. Important Words Activity5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
6. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Objective: Students will use specific words to create a found poem in a group activity (Writing Standard 1.2)
Date: September 13, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. CAT6 #5
3. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct
4. Important Words Activity
5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. Same as above 1-5
2. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Date: September 13, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. CAT6 #5
3. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct
4. Important Words Activity
5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. Same as above 1-5
2. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Objective: Students will identify denotations and connotations of story words (Reading St. 1.1 -1.3)
Date: September 12, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions and Discussion
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
Periods 2, 3 and 5
1. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions
2. Syllabus and Grading Discussion (due signed next class). It’s on Weblockrz.
3. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
4. Honors: Bring your ID card to check out The Count of Monte Cristo next class.
Long Way Home Vocab:
1. pilgrimage (n)
2. unseemly (adj)
3. premonition (n)
4. vaguely (adv)
5. whimsical (adj)
6. indulgent (adj)
7. rational (adj)
8. scrutinize (v)
9. subjective (adj)
10. incandescence (n)
Date: September 12, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions and Discussion
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
Periods 2, 3 and 5
1. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions
2. Syllabus and Grading Discussion (due signed next class). It’s on Weblockrz.
3. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
4. Honors: Bring your ID card to check out The Count of Monte Cristo next class.
Long Way Home Vocab:
1. pilgrimage (n)
2. unseemly (adj)
3. premonition (n)
4. vaguely (adv)
5. whimsical (adj)
6. indulgent (adj)
7. rational (adj)
8. scrutinize (v)
9. subjective (adj)
10. incandescence (n)
Monday, September 11, 2006
Objective: Students will identify all parts of plot in a story and time sequence (Reading Standard 3.6)
Date: September 11, 2006:
Periods 1, 3 and 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader complete
3. Outside Book (100 points) and Weblockers Policy
4. Complete “Contents” questions on your own paper.
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points) and approve outside books
3. Finish Chapter 1 Notes
4. Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
Date: September 11, 2006:
Periods 1, 3 and 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader complete
3. Outside Book (100 points) and Weblockers Policy
4. Complete “Contents” questions on your own paper.
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points) and approve outside books
3. Finish Chapter 1 Notes
4. Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
Friday, September 08, 2006
Objective: Students will identify all parts of plot in a story and time sequence (Reading Standard 3.6)
Date: September 8, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
2. Outside Book (100 points)
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Date: September 8, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
2. Outside Book (100 points)
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Objective: Students will identify all parts of plot in a story and time sequence (Reading Standard 3.6)
Date: September 7, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #2
2. Chapter 1 Notes: Plot and Time Sequence
3. Begin “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
4. Outside Book Due Tomorrow (100 points)
Periods 2 and 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Date: September 7, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #2
2. Chapter 1 Notes: Plot and Time Sequence
3. Begin “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
4. Outside Book Due Tomorrow (100 points)
Periods 2 and 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Objective: Students will know how to use weblockers and will rewrite essay up to class expectations. (Writing Standard 3.1)
Date: September 6, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct and score vocabulary assignment
2. Discuss essay comments and rewrites
3. Weblockers policy assignment due tomorrow.
Periods 3
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Date: September 6, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct and score vocabulary assignment
2. Discuss essay comments and rewrites
3. Weblockers policy assignment due tomorrow.
Periods 3
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Objective: Students will know denotations of 10 words from this week’s story (Reading Standard 1.1)
Date: September 5, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Date: September 5, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Objective: Students will write an autobiographical narrative essay (Writing Standard 2.2)
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Hand in Autobiographical Essay with Writing Prompt/Rubric stapled on top with name.
3. Folder Setup. Sections are handouts, CAT6, Notes, Assignments, Tests
4. CAT6 #1
5. Vocabulary for “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket”
6. Homework: Enjoy your long weekend! Buy your outside book.
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Hand in Autobiographical Essay with Writing Prompt/Rubric stapled on top with name.
3. Folder Setup. Sections are handouts, CAT6, Notes, Assignments, Tests
4. CAT6 #1
5. Vocabulary for “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket”
6. Homework: Enjoy your long weekend! Buy your outside book.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Objective: Students will write an autobiographical narrative essay (Writing Standard 2.2)
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Discuss essay writing process.
3. Pre-write your essay.
4. Write the essay.
5. Typed essay due Friday.
6. Folder and dividers due tomorrow. 100 points.
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Discuss essay writing process.
3. Pre-write your essay.
4. Write the essay.
5. Typed essay due Friday.
6. Folder and dividers due tomorrow. 100 points.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Objective: Students will write an autobiographical narrative essay (Writing Standard 2.2)
Date: August 30, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Go over questions from story and turn in for grade.
3. Discuss first essay prompt. What is an autobiographical narrative?
4. District diagnostic test.
5. Homework: Folder due for 100 points on Friday. Needs dividers for credit!
Date: August 30, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Go over questions from story and turn in for grade.
3. Discuss first essay prompt. What is an autobiographical narrative?
4. District diagnostic test.
5. Homework: Folder due for 100 points on Friday. Needs dividers for credit!
Objective: Students will active read a story and make comments that reflect all levels of thinking (Reading standard 3.7)
Date: August 29, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Honors Book List Discussion
2. Use your Active Reading of “Hero’s Story” to fill out “How to Active Read” Handout.
3. Complete “Hero’s Story” Questions
4. Homework: Finish Questions and get supplies for class. Folder by Friday. Book by next Thursday/Friday.
Date: August 29, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Honors Book List Discussion
2. Use your Active Reading of “Hero’s Story” to fill out “How to Active Read” Handout.
3. Complete “Hero’s Story” Questions
4. Homework: Finish Questions and get supplies for class. Folder by Friday. Book by next Thursday/Friday.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Objective: Students will active read a story and make comments that reflect all levels of thinking (Reading standard 3.7)
Date: August 28, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work.
2. Brief class introduction
3. Active Reading Notes
4. “Hero’s Story” Active Reading
5. Homework: Get supplies and complete story
Date: August 28, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work.
2. Brief class introduction
3. Active Reading Notes
4. “Hero’s Story” Active Reading
5. Homework: Get supplies and complete story
Friday, May 19, 2006
Objective: Students be able to define and identify symbols, allegory, parables and fables on a test (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: May 19, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1 and 4:
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. Be sure to have your typed Parable or fable for next class.
Period 2, 3 and 5
1. Chapter 6 Review
2. Chapter 6 Test
2. Pick the best writing, the Fable or the Parable, and type it out for grading and writing portfolio. Turn in both handouts and typed writing next class.
Date: May 19, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1 and 4:
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. Be sure to have your typed Parable or fable for next class.
Period 2, 3 and 5
1. Chapter 6 Review
2. Chapter 6 Test
2. Pick the best writing, the Fable or the Parable, and type it out for grading and writing portfolio. Turn in both handouts and typed writing next class.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Objective: Students will pass the district writing final.
Date: May 15, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1,3, and 4
1. District Writing Final. This is part of the class final.
2. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one wee
3. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Periods 2 and 5
1. LOTF Video
Date: May 15, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1,3, and 4
1. District Writing Final. This is part of the class final.
2. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one wee
3. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Periods 2 and 5
1. LOTF Video
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Objective: Students discuss how to pass the district writing final.
Date: May 11, 2006
Periods 1and 4
1. Complete Video
2. Tomorrow is the District Writing Final. If you plan to be absent, take it today!!!!!
3. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Hand out in class essay
2. Discuss what to do and what not to do on district final
3. District Writing Test
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book.
Date: May 11, 2006
Periods 1and 4
1. Complete Video
2. Tomorrow is the District Writing Final. If you plan to be absent, take it today!!!!!
3. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Hand out in class essay
2. Discuss what to do and what not to do on district final
3. District Writing Test
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Objective: Students will use know identify important symbols in “The Masque of Red Death” (Reading Standards 3.1-3.11)
Date: May 8, 2006
Periods 1, 3 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss Chapters 10,11, and 12 for test tomorrow
3. Epitaph Poem Writing
4. Don’t forget the project! Due the 18th
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Present Group Findings from Chps. 7-12
3. LOTF Test tomorrow. 300 points
4. LOTF Epitaphs
Date: May 8, 2006
Periods 1, 3 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss Chapters 10,11, and 12 for test tomorrow
3. Epitaph Poem Writing
4. Don’t forget the project! Due the 18th
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Present Group Findings from Chps. 7-12
3. LOTF Test tomorrow. 300 points
4. LOTF Epitaphs
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Objective: Students identify symbols and poetic devices in a poem by Langston Hughes (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1and 4
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 1-10
3. Quiz and discuss chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B poem and homework
5. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule and poem
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet
3. Quiz and discussion of Chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B and homework
5. Allegory Assignment: “Cain and Abel” and East of Eden
6. Homework: Theme for Honors Lit and Reading Schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1and 4
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 1-10
3. Quiz and discuss chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B poem and homework
5. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule and poem
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet
3. Quiz and discussion of Chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B and homework
5. Allegory Assignment: “Cain and Abel” and East of Eden
6. Homework: Theme for Honors Lit and Reading Schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Objective: Students show identify symbols and poetic devices in a poem by Langston Hughes (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1 through 5
1. Seating Chart (Period 4 Only)
2. Turn in Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal (Period 4 Only)
3. Poem Group Activity
4. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1 through 5
1. Seating Chart (Period 4 Only)
2. Turn in Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal (Period 4 Only)
3. Poem Group Activity
4. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Objective: Students show identify symbols and poetic devices in a poem by Langston Hughes (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1 through 5
1. Seating Chart (Period 4 Only)
2. Turn in Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal (Period 4 Only)
3. Poem Group Activity
4. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1 through 5
1. Seating Chart (Period 4 Only)
2. Turn in Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal (Period 4 Only)
3. Poem Group Activity
4. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Objective: Students will identify key symbols and their meanings in a short story (Reading Standard 3.8).
Date: April 18, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
4. If you don’t have LOTF, get it. We start tomorrow.
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Periods 2 and 5:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete “Through the Tunnel” Interactive Reader.
4. LOTF Intro
5. LOTF Reading Schedule:
6. LOTF Project Intro
Mon: Get book
Tues: Intro
Wed: Chapter 1
Thurs: Chapter 2
Fri: Chapter 3
Date: April 18, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
4. If you don’t have LOTF, get it. We start tomorrow.
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Periods 2 and 5:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete “Through the Tunnel” Interactive Reader.
4. LOTF Intro
5. LOTF Reading Schedule:
6. LOTF Project Intro
Mon: Get book
Tues: Intro
Wed: Chapter 1
Thurs: Chapter 2
Fri: Chapter 3
Monday, April 17, 2006
Objective: Students will identify key symbols and their meanings in a short story (Reading Standard 3.8).
Date: April 17, 2006:
All Periods:
1. Roll with the sub.
2. Go to library to checkout Lord of the Flies
3. Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
Be good for the sub!!!! We will start novel tomorrow.
Date: April 17, 2006:
All Periods:
1. Roll with the sub.
2. Go to library to checkout Lord of the Flies
3. Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
Be good for the sub!!!! We will start novel tomorrow.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Objective: Students will review all parts and characters of the drama Julius Caesar (Reading standards 3.1-3.10)
Date: March 27, 2006:
Period 1 and 4: How’s that Roman Costume coming along? If you need to see that Power Point again, it’s on Weblockrz.
1. Get folder
2. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
4. Overall Play Review for Test and Essay
5. Oral Questions for Book Report
6. Review Game. "Peril" at the following internet link:
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
Date: March 27, 2006:
Period 1 and 4: How’s that Roman Costume coming along? If you need to see that Power Point again, it’s on Weblockrz.
1. Get folder
2. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
4. Overall Play Review for Test and Essay
5. Oral Questions for Book Report
6. Review Game. "Peril" at the following internet link:
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
Monday, March 27, 2006
Objective: Students will review all parts and characters of the drama Julius Caesar (Reading standards 3.1-3.10)
Date: March 27, 2006:
Period 1-5
1. Get folder
2. Read Act V:3-5 The End of the Play!!!! (Periods 1 and 4)
3. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
4. Roman Dress-Up Power Point for Extra Credit (Thursday)
5. Oral Questions
6. Notes Packet
Date: March 27, 2006:
Period 1-5
1. Get folder
2. Read Act V:3-5 The End of the Play!!!! (Periods 1 and 4)
3. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
4. Roman Dress-Up Power Point for Extra Credit (Thursday)
5. Oral Questions
6. Notes Packet
Friday, March 24, 2006
Objective: Students will identify all important plot development by completing a storyboard and review (Reading Standard 3.1)
Date: March 23, 2006: Sorry about being out again this week. Today I am writing your district final. I will try to make it very easy so that you all get an “A” but if I get a bad report (Period 4) I will make it HARD! I will also do Oral on Friday and Monday.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get folder and sit quietly for roll.
2. CAT6 Number 7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes to folder.
4. Read Act V:3-5. Period 2: Jana or Jena lead the class as I would. Period 5: Marcus or Josh Meyer lead the class.
5. Complete Storyboard for Act V on the same sheet as you did Act IV. Three squares only for this act.
6. Complete Act V Review and Translation.
Date: March 23, 2006: Sorry about being out again this week. Today I am writing your district final. I will try to make it very easy so that you all get an “A” but if I get a bad report (Period 4) I will make it HARD! I will also do Oral on Friday and Monday.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get folder and sit quietly for roll.
2. CAT6 Number 7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes to folder.
4. Read Act V:3-5. Period 2: Jana or Jena lead the class as I would. Period 5: Marcus or Josh Meyer lead the class.
5. Complete Storyboard for Act V on the same sheet as you did Act IV. Three squares only for this act.
6. Complete Act V Review and Translation.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Objective: Students will know Antony’s soliloquy in Act III (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 13, 2006
Periods 1-5: Get your folder! TAs hand out corrected work
1. Act III Translation
2. Complete Act III Review, Translation and Storyboard
Homework: Outside Book: Act III Test Tomorrow
Presentations this week:
Roman War Prisoners
Slavery in Rome
Marcus Cato
View of Suicide
Second Triumvirate
Lepidus
Phillippi
For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Date: March 13, 2006
Periods 1-5: Get your folder! TAs hand out corrected work
1. Act III Translation
2. Complete Act III Review, Translation and Storyboard
Homework: Outside Book: Act III Test Tomorrow
Presentations this week:
Roman War Prisoners
Slavery in Rome
Marcus Cato
View of Suicide
Second Triumvirate
Lepidus
Phillippi
For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Objective: Students will know important plot developments in Act III (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 7, 2006
Periods 1and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i Notes
5. Read Act III:i
Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i and ii Notes
5. Read Act III:i and ii
Presentations for Act III: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Roman Clothing
The Roman Forum
Roman Senate
Coliseum
Rhetoric/Oration
Ate
Lives of Commoners in Rome
Marc Antony
Roman Money
Helvius Cinna
Date: March 7, 2006
Periods 1and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i Notes
5. Read Act III:i
Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i and ii Notes
5. Read Act III:i and ii
Presentations for Act III: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Roman Clothing
The Roman Forum
Roman Senate
Coliseum
Rhetoric/Oration
Ate
Lives of Commoners in Rome
Marc Antony
Roman Money
Helvius Cinna
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Objective: Students will review all important elements of Act II (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 2, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation (due today)
2. Act II review (due today)
3. Act II Storyboard (due today)
4. Act II Test Tomorrow! You will have sub…. Remember sub rules! No Points if your name is left on the “BAD List” (200 points)
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. Act II Video
2. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
3. Act II Test
4. Act III Vocabulary
5. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: March 2, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation (due today)
2. Act II review (due today)
3. Act II Storyboard (due today)
4. Act II Test Tomorrow! You will have sub…. Remember sub rules! No Points if your name is left on the “BAD List” (200 points)
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. Act II Video
2. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
3. Act II Test
4. Act III Vocabulary
5. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Objective: Students will know how Caesar was warned before he was killed and evaluate his character (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 1, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation hello
2. Act II review
3. Act II Storyboard
4. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 3: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: March 1, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation hello
2. Act II review
3. Act II Storyboard
4. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 3: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Objective: Students will know how Caesar was warned before he was killed and evaluate his character (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: February 28, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #3 for Act II
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:2-4 Notes
4. Read Act II: 2-4
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology(Anthony)
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: February 28, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #3 for Act II
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:2-4 Notes
4. Read Act II: 2-4
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology(Anthony)
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Monday, February 27, 2006
Objective: Students will know all important information being tested on Act I of Julius Caesar (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: February 27, 2006
All Periods: Get your folder!
1. Pass back all papers in graded work folder (Period 2, 3, 5 Correct Vocab)
2. Go Over Act I Test
3. Presentations for Act II
4. Act II:1 Notes continued
5. Read Act II:1
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations Today:
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: February 27, 2006
All Periods: Get your folder!
1. Pass back all papers in graded work folder (Period 2, 3, 5 Correct Vocab)
2. Go Over Act I Test
3. Presentations for Act II
4. Act II:1 Notes continued
5. Read Act II:1
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations Today:
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Objective: Students will know important historical information for our drama (Reading Standard 3.11)
Date: February 15, 2006
Period 1 and 4: Get your folder! Don’t talk during Announcements or you lose 10 points!
1. Any Act I Presentations left?
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
2. Act I:1 and 2 Notes
3. Read Act I:1-2
4. Homework (Research Paper and Outside Book)
Period 3: Get Your Folder
1. CAT6 #2
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
3. Act I Vocabulary Correct and Turn in
4. Julius Caesar timeline
5. Act I:1 Notes
6. Read Act1:1 and parts of scene 2
7. Research paper due Thursday
Date: February 15, 2006
Period 1 and 4: Get your folder! Don’t talk during Announcements or you lose 10 points!
1. Any Act I Presentations left?
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
2. Act I:1 and 2 Notes
3. Read Act I:1-2
4. Homework (Research Paper and Outside Book)
Period 3: Get Your Folder
1. CAT6 #2
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
3. Act I Vocabulary Correct and Turn in
4. Julius Caesar timeline
5. Act I:1 Notes
6. Read Act1:1 and parts of scene 2
7. Research paper due Thursday
Objective: Students will know important historical information for our drama (Reading Standard 3.11)
Date: February 14, 2006 Happy Valentine’s Day
Period 1 and 4: Get your folder! Don’t talk during Announcements or you lose 10 points!
1. CAT6 #2
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
3. Act I Vocabulary Complete and Correct
4. Julius Caesar Timeline Notes
5. Homework (Research Paper and Outside Book)
Period 2 and 5: Get Your Folder
1. CAT6 #2
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
3. Act I Vocabulary Correct and Turn in
4. Julius Caesar timeline
5. Act I:1 Notes
6. Read Act1:1
7. Research paper due Thursday
Date: February 14, 2006 Happy Valentine’s Day
Period 1 and 4: Get your folder! Don’t talk during Announcements or you lose 10 points!
1. CAT6 #2
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
3. Act I Vocabulary Complete and Correct
4. Julius Caesar Timeline Notes
5. Homework (Research Paper and Outside Book)
Period 2 and 5: Get Your Folder
1. CAT6 #2
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
3. Act I Vocabulary Correct and Turn in
4. Julius Caesar timeline
5. Act I:1 Notes
6. Read Act1:1
7. Research paper due Thursday
Friday, February 10, 2006
Objective: Students will know important historical information for our drama (Reading Standard 3.11)
Date: February 10, 2006
Period 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
2. Act I Vocabulary
3. Homework (Research Paper and Outside Book)
Period 3: Get Your Folder
1. Discuss Research Paper Guidelines (Take Notes)
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
Act I Vocabulary
Date: February 10, 2006
Period 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
2. Act I Vocabulary
3. Homework (Research Paper and Outside Book)
Period 3: Get Your Folder
1. Discuss Research Paper Guidelines (Take Notes)
2. First presentations
- Plutarch
- Elizabethan Stage
- Elizabethan Actors
- The Globe
- Elizabethan Audience
- Renaissance
- King Tarquin
- First Triumvirate
- Julius Caesar-
- Pompey
- Marcus Brutus
- Cassius
- Festival of Lupercalia
- Tiber River
- Soothsayer
-
Act I Vocabulary
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Objective: Students will know how determine an author’s argument in a non-fiction informational piece (Reading Standard 3.10)
Date: January 31, 2006
Periods 1 and 4
1. Persuasive Essay Notes
2. Go over “Who Wrote Shakespeare?” and get points
3. Drama Vocabulary
Periods 2 and 5
1. Persuasive Essay Notes
2. Go over “Who Wrote Shakespeare?” and get points
3. Drama Vocabulary
4. Shakespeare Note Handout Completion
5. Research Paper and Presentation Discussion
All documents for the day on Weblockrz
Date: January 31, 2006
Periods 1 and 4
1. Persuasive Essay Notes
2. Go over “Who Wrote Shakespeare?” and get points
3. Drama Vocabulary
Periods 2 and 5
1. Persuasive Essay Notes
2. Go over “Who Wrote Shakespeare?” and get points
3. Drama Vocabulary
4. Shakespeare Note Handout Completion
5. Research Paper and Presentation Discussion
All documents for the day on Weblockrz
Monday, January 30, 2006
Objective: Students will know how determine an author’s argument in a non-fiction informational piece (Reading Standard 3.10)
Date: January 30, 2006
Periods 1-5
1. Get folder and interactive reader.
2. Sit in any seat where you can work.
3. CAT6 #1
4. Interactive Reader: “Who Wrote Shakespeare?”
5. Homework: Get new outside reading novel and start reading.
Date: January 30, 2006
Periods 1-5
1. Get folder and interactive reader.
2. Sit in any seat where you can work.
3. CAT6 #1
4. Interactive Reader: “Who Wrote Shakespeare?”
5. Homework: Get new outside reading novel and start reading.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Objective: Students will know how to pull important information from literature and set up an outline.
Date: January 10, 2006
Both documents for today on Weblockers
Periods 1 and 4 (Get notebook lit book)
1. Satire Review (due tomorrow)
2. “RMS Titanic” Outline and reading
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home for book report due January 18, 2006
Periods 2 and 5
1. Same as above
Date: January 10, 2006
Both documents for today on Weblockers
Periods 1 and 4 (Get notebook lit book)
1. Satire Review (due tomorrow)
2. “RMS Titanic” Outline and reading
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home for book report due January 18, 2006
Periods 2 and 5
1. Same as above
Monday, December 12, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to figure out word relationships using analogies (Reading standard 1.1)
Date: December 12, 2005
Periods 1 - 5
1. Analogy Notes
2. Analogy Handout
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Tomorrow District Writing Test: Come ready to write an essay in 50 minutes!
Date: December 12, 2005
Periods 1 - 5
1. Analogy Notes
2. Analogy Handout
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Tomorrow District Writing Test: Come ready to write an essay in 50 minutes!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Objective: Students will know how author’s use figurative language in literature (Literary Analysis Standard 3.5)
Date: December 8, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #21
2. “Man in the Water” reading and activity
3. Check interactive reader “Catch the Moon” and go over
Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 2 and 5
1. CAT6 # whatever
2. Go over Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
3. Man in the Water CAT6
4. Reading Man in the Water and Assignment
1. Homework: New Outside Book
Date: December 8, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #21
2. “Man in the Water” reading and activity
3. Check interactive reader “Catch the Moon” and go over
Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 2 and 5
1. CAT6 # whatever
2. Go over Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
3. Man in the Water CAT6
4. Reading Man in the Water and Assignment
1. Homework: New Outside Book
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Objective: Students will know how author’s use figurative language in literature (Literary Analysis Standard 3.5)
Date: December 7, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #20
2. Staple and turn in CAT6 11-20 for points
3. Complete “Catch the Moon” interactive reader
Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 3
1. Hand in Poem and Study Guide Questions
2. CAT6 # whatever
3. Lit. Notes
4. “Catch the Moon” Interactive Reader”
5. Return The Good Earth test and look over questions if you want.
6. Homework: New Outside Book
Date: December 7, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #20
2. Staple and turn in CAT6 11-20 for points
3. Complete “Catch the Moon” interactive reader
Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 3
1. Hand in Poem and Study Guide Questions
2. CAT6 # whatever
3. Lit. Notes
4. “Catch the Moon” Interactive Reader”
5. Return The Good Earth test and look over questions if you want.
6. Homework: New Outside Book
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Objective: Students will know how author’s use figurative language in literature (Literary Analysis Standard 3.5)
Date: December 6, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Hand in Study Guide Questions
2) CAT6 #19
3) Lit Notes
4) Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 2 and 5
1. Hand in Poem and Study Guide Questions
2. CAT6 # whatever
3. Lit. Notes
4. “Catch the Moon” Interactive Reader”
5. Homework: New Outside Book
Date: December 6, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Hand in Study Guide Questions
2) CAT6 #19
3) Lit Notes
4) Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 2 and 5
1. Hand in Poem and Study Guide Questions
2. CAT6 # whatever
3. Lit. Notes
4. “Catch the Moon” Interactive Reader”
5. Homework: New Outside Book
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Objective: Students will know all write a character analysis essay (Writing Standard 2.4)
Date: December 1, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Turn in typed poem
2) Essay Prompt
3) Complete Study Guide Questions on The Good Earth
Period 2 and 5
1) Correct Vocabulary Homework
2) Discuss Theme Notes
3) Discuss “The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant”
4) Read “It’s Raining in Love”
5) Write a 15 line poem with the same subject and theme
6) Essay Prompt
Date: December 1, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Turn in typed poem
2) Essay Prompt
3) Complete Study Guide Questions on The Good Earth
Period 2 and 5
1) Correct Vocabulary Homework
2) Discuss Theme Notes
3) Discuss “The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant”
4) Read “It’s Raining in Love”
5) Write a 15 line poem with the same subject and theme
6) Essay Prompt
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Objective: Students will compare a theme in two different genres (Reading Standard 3.2)
Date: November 30, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Correct Vocabulary from “The Bass”
2) Discuss Theme Notes
3) Read “It’s Raining in Love” p. 251
4) Discuss the theme
5) Write a 15 line poem that has the same subject and theme (due tomorrow)
Period 3
1) Correct Homework
2) CAT6 # 15
3) Theme Notes
4) Read and Listen to “The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant”
5) Discuss Questions.
6) Read “It’s Raining in Love”
7) Write a 15 line poem with the same subject and theme
Date: November 30, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Correct Vocabulary from “The Bass”
2) Discuss Theme Notes
3) Read “It’s Raining in Love” p. 251
4) Discuss the theme
5) Write a 15 line poem that has the same subject and theme (due tomorrow)
Period 3
1) Correct Homework
2) CAT6 # 15
3) Theme Notes
4) Read and Listen to “The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant”
5) Discuss Questions.
6) Read “It’s Raining in Love”
7) Write a 15 line poem with the same subject and theme
Monday, November 28, 2005
Objective: Students will know important vocabulary and denotations for reading (Reading Vocabulary Standard 1.1)
Date: November 28, 2005
All Periods
1) CAT6 #16 (what number is it?)
2) Study Guide Questions for remainder of novel.
3) “The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant” vocabulary
4) Homework: The Good Earth reading schedule
Today: Through Chp. 29
Tuesday: Chapters 30-31
Wednesday: Chapters 32-34
Thursday: Essay on The Good Earth
Next Monday: 300 point test
Date: November 28, 2005
All Periods
1) CAT6 #16 (what number is it?)
2) Study Guide Questions for remainder of novel.
3) “The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant” vocabulary
4) Homework: The Good Earth reading schedule
Today: Through Chp. 29
Tuesday: Chapters 30-31
Wednesday: Chapters 32-34
Thursday: Essay on The Good Earth
Next Monday: 300 point test
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Objective: Students will know the details of the plot in The Good Earth (Reading Standards 3.1-3.9)
Date: November 17, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Complete and Check “Calling Home” IR
2. Group Completion of Study Guide Questions up to Chp. 15
3. Tomorrow District Test on Lit Chapter 3: Point of View
4. Homework: Reading according to schedule to Chp. 17
Periods 2 and 5
1. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 9-13
2. District Test Chapter 3 “Point of View”
3. Group Activity Good Earth Chapters 9-15
4. Homework: Keep up with reading schedule and study guide
Date: November 17, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Complete and Check “Calling Home” IR
2. Group Completion of Study Guide Questions up to Chp. 15
3. Tomorrow District Test on Lit Chapter 3: Point of View
4. Homework: Reading according to schedule to Chp. 17
Periods 2 and 5
1. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 9-13
2. District Test Chapter 3 “Point of View”
3. Group Activity Good Earth Chapters 9-15
4. Homework: Keep up with reading schedule and study guide
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Objective: Students will know the details of the plot in The Good Earth (Reading Standards 3.1-3.9)
Date: November 15, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #15
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 3-8
3. Interactive Reader “Calling Home”
4. Homework: Reading according to schedule
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #13
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 3-8
3. Group Chapter Presentations
4. “Calling Home” interactive reader
5. Homework: Reading from The Good Earth
Date: November 15, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #15
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 3-8
3. Interactive Reader “Calling Home”
4. Homework: Reading according to schedule
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #13
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 3-8
3. Group Chapter Presentations
4. “Calling Home” interactive reader
5. Homework: Reading from The Good Earth
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Objective: Students will be introduced to the author and the novel that we will read for second quarter (Reading Standards 3.1-3.9)
Date: November 9, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get out “Parable of Plain People” to be graded.
2. CAT6 #15
3. Quiz on “Parable”
4. Discuss “Parable” and Notes
5. Reading Schedule
6. Next Book Report Due Date put on calendar
7. Homework: Read Chapters assigned in The Good Earth
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get ID Card and check out The Good Earth
2. Novel Introduction Power Point
3. CAT6 #15
4. Novel Introduction Power Point
5. “Parable of Plain People” reading assignment
6. Reading Schedule
7. Next Book Report Due Date
8. Homework: Reading of The Good Earth
9. Homework: “The Parable of Plain People”
Date: November 9, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get out “Parable of Plain People” to be graded.
2. CAT6 #15
3. Quiz on “Parable”
4. Discuss “Parable” and Notes
5. Reading Schedule
6. Next Book Report Due Date put on calendar
7. Homework: Read Chapters assigned in The Good Earth
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get ID Card and check out The Good Earth
2. Novel Introduction Power Point
3. CAT6 #15
4. Novel Introduction Power Point
5. “Parable of Plain People” reading assignment
6. Reading Schedule
7. Next Book Report Due Date
8. Homework: Reading of The Good Earth
9. Homework: “The Parable of Plain People”
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Objective: Students will be introduced to the author and the novel that we will read for second quarter (Reading Standards 3.1-3.9)
Date: November 8, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get ID Card and go to the back of the library to check out The Good Earth
2. Novel Introduction Power Point (available on Weblockrz)
3. “The Parable of Plain People” by Pearl Buck active reading.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get ID Card and check out The Good Earth
2. Novel Introduction Power Point
3. Presentations
4. Homework: “The Parable of Plain People”
Date: November 8, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get ID Card and go to the back of the library to check out The Good Earth
2. Novel Introduction Power Point (available on Weblockrz)
3. “The Parable of Plain People” by Pearl Buck active reading.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get ID Card and check out The Good Earth
2. Novel Introduction Power Point
3. Presentations
4. Homework: “The Parable of Plain People”
Friday, November 04, 2005
Objective: Students will practice timed writing for upcoming district writing test (Writing Strategies Standards 1.1-1.7)
Date: November 4, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Finish Movie
2. Homework is “The Secret Lion” theme book: “Things Get Taken Away”
Period 3
1. Finish Movie
2. Homework: Complete Theme Book due on Monday.
Date: November 4, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Finish Movie
2. Homework is “The Secret Lion” theme book: “Things Get Taken Away”
Period 3
1. Finish Movie
2. Homework: Complete Theme Book due on Monday.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Objective: Students will practice timed writing for upcoming district writing test (Writing Strategies Standards 1.1-1.7)
Date: November 1, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Writing Prompt
2. Notes on Archetype Hero
3. Movie
4. Homework is “The Secret Lion” theme book: “Things Get Taken Away”
Period 3
1. Writing Prompt
2. Movie
3. Homework: Projects due for presentation on Thursday!
Date: November 1, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Writing Prompt
2. Notes on Archetype Hero
3. Movie
4. Homework is “The Secret Lion” theme book: “Things Get Taken Away”
Period 3
1. Writing Prompt
2. Movie
3. Homework: Projects due for presentation on Thursday!
Friday, October 28, 2005
Objective: Students will know how vernacular style is used in literature (Reading Standard 3.9)
Date: October 28, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Go over “The Secret Lion” Questions
2. “Secret Lion” setting map group work
Period 3
1. CAT6 #13
2. “The Secret Lion” reading and questions
3. “The Secret Lion” Map group activity
Remember, BOOK REPORTS are due MONDAY! NO LATE PAPERS will be acepted, so get them to me by 2:30. If you are absent, have them delivered or e mail them to me. If they are late, you will get a ZERO out of 400 points.
Date: October 28, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Go over “The Secret Lion” Questions
2. “Secret Lion” setting map group work
Period 3
1. CAT6 #13
2. “The Secret Lion” reading and questions
3. “The Secret Lion” Map group activity
Remember, BOOK REPORTS are due MONDAY! NO LATE PAPERS will be acepted, so get them to me by 2:30. If you are absent, have them delivered or e mail them to me. If they are late, you will get a ZERO out of 400 points.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Monday, October 24, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to determine a story’s point of view (Reading Standard 3.9)
Date: October 24, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder/interactive reader/lit book
2. Go over “Waters of Babylon”
3. Point of View Notes/Illustration
4. Point of View Assignment
5. Homework: One week until book report
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due today
Honors: Projects Due Thursday November 3rd, 2005.
Same as above and go over essay rewrites.
Stump the teacher questions due.
Date: October 24, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder/interactive reader/lit book
2. Go over “Waters of Babylon”
3. Point of View Notes/Illustration
4. Point of View Assignment
5. Homework: One week until book report
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due today
Honors: Projects Due Thursday November 3rd, 2005.
Same as above and go over essay rewrites.
Stump the teacher questions due.
Objective: Students will know how to determine a story’s point of view (Reading Standard 3.9)
Date: October 24, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder/interactive reader/lit book
2. Go over “Waters of Babylon”
3. Point of View Notes/Illustration
4. Point of View Assignment
5. Homework: One week until book report
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due today
Honors: Projects Due Thursday November 3rd, 2005.
Same as above and go over essay rewrites.
Stump the teacher questions due.
Date: October 24, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder/interactive reader/lit book
2. Go over “Waters of Babylon”
3. Point of View Notes/Illustration
4. Point of View Assignment
5. Homework: One week until book report
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due today
Honors: Projects Due Thursday November 3rd, 2005.
Same as above and go over essay rewrites.
Stump the teacher questions due.
Objective: Students will know how to determine a story’s point of view (Reading Standard 3.9)
Date: October 24, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder/interactive reader/lit book
2. Go over “Waters of Babylon”
3. Point of View Notes/Illustration
4. Point of View Assignment
5. Homework: One week until book report
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due today
Honors: Projects Due Thursday November 3rd, 2005.
Same as above and go over essay rewrites.
Stump the teacher questions due.
Date: October 24, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder/interactive reader/lit book
2. Go over “Waters of Babylon”
3. Point of View Notes/Illustration
4. Point of View Assignment
5. Homework: One week until book report
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due today
Honors: Projects Due Thursday November 3rd, 2005.
Same as above and go over essay rewrites.
Stump the teacher questions due.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Objective: Students review all parts of characters and characterization (Reading Standard 3.3 and 3.4)
Date: October 18, 2005
Period 1and 4
1. Get folder and Big Lit Book
2. CAT6 #11
3. Complete Chapter 2 Review and grade/discuss
4. Point of View Notes
5. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
Periods 2 and 5
Same as above but add:
1. Monte Cristo Chapters 50-70 (Questions for Chps. 51-60)
2. Projects
Honors: Stump the Teacher Questions for Chps 51-60 due Thursday
Date: October 18, 2005
Period 1and 4
1. Get folder and Big Lit Book
2. CAT6 #11
3. Complete Chapter 2 Review and grade/discuss
4. Point of View Notes
5. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
6. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
Periods 2 and 5
Same as above but add:
1. Monte Cristo Chapters 50-70 (Questions for Chps. 51-60)
2. Projects
Honors: Stump the Teacher Questions for Chps 51-60 due Thursday
Monday, October 17, 2005
Objective: Students review all parts of characters and characterization (Reading Standard 3.3 and 3.4)
Date: October 17, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder and Big Lit Book
2. CAT6 #10 (staple Cat6 1-10 together for 100 pts)
3. Chapter 2 Review (handout and pages 130-135
4. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
5. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
Honors: Stump the Teacher Questions for Chps 51-60 due Thursday
Date: October 17, 2005
Period 1-5
1. Get folder and Big Lit Book
2. CAT6 #10 (staple Cat6 1-10 together for 100 pts)
3. Chapter 2 Review (handout and pages 130-135
4. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
5. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
Honors: Stump the Teacher Questions for Chps 51-60 due Thursday
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Objective: Students will know the difference between independent and subordinate clauses in writing (Writing Strategies Standard 1.5)
Date: October 13, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder and open to yesterday’s Independent/Subordinate Clause
2. Complete Exercise 1 and 2 on pages 450-451 Holt Handbook
3. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
Periods 2-5
1. CAT6 #9
2. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
3. Holt Handbook: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
4. Monte Cristo Quiz and Discussion of Chps. 41-50
5. Project Work
6. Homework: Chapters 51-60 “Stump the Teacher” Questions Due Tuesday for possible extra credit
Date: October 13, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder and open to yesterday’s Independent/Subordinate Clause
2. Complete Exercise 1 and 2 on pages 450-451 Holt Handbook
3. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
Periods 2-5
1. CAT6 #9
2. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
3. Holt Handbook: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
4. Monte Cristo Quiz and Discussion of Chps. 41-50
5. Project Work
6. Homework: Chapters 51-60 “Stump the Teacher” Questions Due Tuesday for possible extra credit
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Objective: Students will know the difference between independent and subordinate clauses in writing (Writing Strategies Standard 1.5)
Date: October 12, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #9
2. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
3. Grammar Lesson: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
4. Holt Handbook page 450 Exercise 1
5. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
Period 3
1. CAT6 #9
2. Finish reading “Two Kinds” from page 103
3. Watch video of “Two Kinds”
4. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
5. Holt Handbook: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
6. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween due date)
Date: October 12, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #9
2. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
3. Grammar Lesson: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
4. Holt Handbook page 450 Exercise 1
5. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
Period 3
1. CAT6 #9
2. Finish reading “Two Kinds” from page 103
3. Watch video of “Two Kinds”
4. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
5. Holt Handbook: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
6. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween due date)
Monday, October 10, 2005
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Objective: Students know expectations of their Literary Analysis Paper (book report) (Writing Application 2.3)
Date: October 6, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #7
2. Discuss Book Report on Weblockrz
3. “Two Kinds” Vocabulary
4. Discuss Sub Rules for tomorrow
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #7
2. Discuss Book Report Format on Weblockrz
3. Discuss Monte Cristo Chapters 31-40
4. Assign Chapters 41-45 Study Guide
5. “Two Kinds” vocabulary
Date: October 6, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #7
2. Discuss Book Report on Weblockrz
3. “Two Kinds” Vocabulary
4. Discuss Sub Rules for tomorrow
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #7
2. Discuss Book Report Format on Weblockrz
3. Discuss Monte Cristo Chapters 31-40
4. Assign Chapters 41-45 Study Guide
5. “Two Kinds” vocabulary
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Objective: Students will know the four methods of characterization (Reading Lit Analysis 3.4)
Date: October 4, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #6
2. Go over Characterization Notes
3. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #6
2. Monte Cristo Quiz using voting devices (hopefully)
3. Go over Characterization Notes
4. Direct to Indirect Writing
5. Monte Cristo Study Guide 31-40
Date: October 4, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #6
2. Go over Characterization Notes
3. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #6
2. Monte Cristo Quiz using voting devices (hopefully)
3. Go over Characterization Notes
4. Direct to Indirect Writing
5. Monte Cristo Study Guide 31-40
Monday, October 03, 2005
Objective: Students will know the four methods of characterization (Reading Lit Analysis 3.4)
Date: October 3, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Character Notes
2. “Everyday Use” Questions Assignment
3. Counselors in class
4. Period 3 Turn in essay
Periods 2 and 5
1. Counselor Visit from Mrs. Peterson
2. Turn in typed essay with rubric on top.
3. Character Notes
4. Check completion of “Everyday Use” for 100 points.
5. Homework: read Chapters 31-33 tonight.
Date: October 3, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Character Notes
2. “Everyday Use” Questions Assignment
3. Counselors in class
4. Period 3 Turn in essay
Periods 2 and 5
1. Counselor Visit from Mrs. Peterson
2. Turn in typed essay with rubric on top.
3. Character Notes
4. Check completion of “Everyday Use” for 100 points.
5. Homework: read Chapters 31-33 tonight.
Objective: Students will know the four methods of characterization (Reading Lit Analysis 3.4)
Date: October 3, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Character Notes
2. “Everyday Use” Questions Assignment
3. Counselors in class
4. Period 3 Turn in essay
Periods 2 and 5
1. Counselor Visit from Mrs. Peterson
2. Turn in typed essay with rubric on top.
3. Character Notes
4. Check completion of “Everyday Use” for 100 points.
5. Homework: read Chapters 31-33 tonight.
Date: October 3, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Character Notes
2. “Everyday Use” Questions Assignment
3. Counselors in class
4. Period 3 Turn in essay
Periods 2 and 5
1. Counselor Visit from Mrs. Peterson
2. Turn in typed essay with rubric on top.
3. Character Notes
4. Check completion of “Everyday Use” for 100 points.
5. Homework: read Chapters 31-33 tonight.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to write an effective intro paragraph (Writing Strategies Standard 1.1)
Date: September 29, 2005
Objective: The students will start expository essay on two short stories we read in class (Writing Applications Standard 2.3)
Period 1 and 4
1. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary correcting
2. “Everyday Use” Interactive Reader Completion
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. CD Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 1-30
3. Discuss Chapters 21-30 Study Guide
4. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” p. 54-58
Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 29, 2005
Objective: The students will start expository essay on two short stories we read in class (Writing Applications Standard 2.3)
Period 1 and 4
1. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary correcting
2. “Everyday Use” Interactive Reader Completion
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. CD Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 1-30
3. Discuss Chapters 21-30 Study Guide
4. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” p. 54-58
Homework: Outside Book
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to write an effective intro paragraph (Writing Strategies Standard 1.1)
Date: September 27, 2005
Objective: The students will start expository essay on two short stories we read in class (Writing Applications Standard 2.3)
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” and “Long Way Home” Essay Discussion
3. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” and “Long Way Home” Essay Prompt Discussion
3. Baptism Metaphor in Count of Monte Cristo
4. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” vocabulary
5. Complete reading and questions for Chapters 21-30
Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 27, 2005
Objective: The students will start expository essay on two short stories we read in class (Writing Applications Standard 2.3)
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” and “Long Way Home” Essay Discussion
3. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” and “Long Way Home” Essay Prompt Discussion
3. Baptism Metaphor in Count of Monte Cristo
4. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” vocabulary
5. Complete reading and questions for Chapters 21-30
Homework: Outside Book
Monday, September 26, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to write an effective intro paragraph (Writing) Strategies Standard 1.1)
Date: September 22, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Discuss “Long Way Home” Assignment
2. Writing Notes
3. Intro Paragraph Writing
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment Discussion
2. Monte Cristo Quiz and Study Guide Discussion
3. Writing Notes
4. Intro Paragraph Writing
5. Monte Cristo Chapters 21-22
Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 22, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Discuss “Long Way Home” Assignment
2. Writing Notes
3. Intro Paragraph Writing
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment Discussion
2. Monte Cristo Quiz and Study Guide Discussion
3. Writing Notes
4. Intro Paragraph Writing
5. Monte Cristo Chapters 21-22
Homework: Outside Book
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Objective: Students will know the importance of a solid thesis to all essay writing (Writing Strategies Standard 1.1)
Date: September 20, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. CAT6 #4
3. Thesis Writing
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment (may not get to this today)
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5 (Period 5 has to review grades today too)
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 11-13
3. CAT6 #4
4. Thesis Writing
4. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment
5. Count of MC Chapters 11-20 by Thursday and worksheet
Date: September 20, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. CAT6 #4
3. Thesis Writing
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment (may not get to this today)
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5 (Period 5 has to review grades today too)
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 11-13
3. CAT6 #4
4. Thesis Writing
4. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment
5. Count of MC Chapters 11-20 by Thursday and worksheet
Monday, September 19, 2005
Objective: Students will know denotations of important words from literary piece (Reading Vocabulary Standard 1.2)
Date: September 19, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Check Interactive Reader “The Love Letter”
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
3. Homework: Complete Vocabulary and Outside Read
Periods 2 and 5
1. Discuss Essay Revisions (period 5 only)
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
3. Count of MC Chapters 11-20 by Wednesday and worksheet
Date: September 19, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Check Interactive Reader “The Love Letter”
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
3. Homework: Complete Vocabulary and Outside Read
Periods 2 and 5
1. Discuss Essay Revisions (period 5 only)
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
3. Count of MC Chapters 11-20 by Wednesday and worksheet
Friday, September 16, 2005
Objective: Students will know how connotations of words affect plot, stetting and tone (Reading Standard Vocabulary 1.2) and how to revise 1st draft of essay (Writing Standard 1.9)
Date: September 16, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. “Important Words” Group Activity Complete *(put names on front of poster)
2. Interactive Reader Page complete story
3. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 3
1. Review tone, denotation, and connotation
2. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st drafts
3. “Important Words” Group Activity
4. Complete Interactive Reader “The Love Letter”
Date: September 16, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. “Important Words” Group Activity Complete *(put names on front of poster)
2. Interactive Reader Page complete story
3. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 3
1. Review tone, denotation, and connotation
2. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st drafts
3. “Important Words” Group Activity
4. Complete Interactive Reader “The Love Letter”
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Objective: Students will know how connotations of words affect plot, stetting and tone (Reading Standard Vocabulary 1.2) and how to revise 1st draft of essay (Writing Standard 1.9)
Date: September 15, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. “Important Words” Group Activity
2. Interactive Reader Page complete story
3. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 2 and 5
1. Quiz #1 Chapters 1-10
2. Discuss Study Guide Questions and Turn In
3. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st drafts
4. Discuss Style Guide for Successful Writing available on Weblockrz
5. “Important Words” Group Activity
Date: September 15, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. “Important Words” Group Activity
2. Interactive Reader Page complete story
3. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 2 and 5
1. Quiz #1 Chapters 1-10
2. Discuss Study Guide Questions and Turn In
3. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st drafts
4. Discuss Style Guide for Successful Writing available on Weblockrz
5. “Important Words” Group Activity
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Objective: Students will know how connotations of words affect plot, stetting and tone (Reading Standard Vocabulary 1.2)
Date: September 13, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Cat6 #3 Connotation and Denotation
2. Complete “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury
3. Interactive Reader Page 32-42
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Complete “The Pedestrian”
3. Count of Monte Cristo Intro
4. Projects intro (CD and Poster)
5. Chapters 1-10 and study guide questions
Date: September 13, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Cat6 #3 Connotation and Denotation
2. Complete “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury
3. Interactive Reader Page 32-42
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Complete “The Pedestrian”
3. Count of Monte Cristo Intro
4. Projects intro (CD and Poster)
5. Chapters 1-10 and study guide questions
Friday, September 09, 2005
Objective: Students will know how setting and tone affect plot (Reading Comprehension 3.6 and 3.7)
Date: September 9, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Hand in syllabus and Weblockrz Policy (100 pts)
2. Tone and Setting Notes
3. “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury
Periods
1. CAT6 #2
2. Hand in and discuss Etymology Worksheet
3. Syllabus discussion and signing (due tomorrow for 50 pts)
4. Late Passes and Honors Book List
5. Discuss Weblockrz and Demonstrate (policy due tomorrow)
6. Tone and Setting Notes
7. Read “The Pedestrian” in lit book.
8. Homework: Get your outside reading book
Date: September 9, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Hand in syllabus and Weblockrz Policy (100 pts)
2. Tone and Setting Notes
3. “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury
Periods
1. CAT6 #2
2. Hand in and discuss Etymology Worksheet
3. Syllabus discussion and signing (due tomorrow for 50 pts)
4. Late Passes and Honors Book List
5. Discuss Weblockrz and Demonstrate (policy due tomorrow)
6. Tone and Setting Notes
7. Read “The Pedestrian” in lit book.
8. Homework: Get your outside reading book
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Objective: Students will know how setting and tone affect plot (Reading Comprehension 3.6 and 3.7)
Date: September 7, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #2
2. Hand in and discuss Etymology Worksheet
3. Syllabus discussion and signing (due tomorrow for 50 pts)
4. Late Passes and Honors Book List
5. Discuss Weblockrz and Demonstrate (policy due tomorrow)
6. Tone and Setting Notes
Periods 2 and 5 (Get ID Cards and check out Monte Cristo)
1. CAT6 #2
2. Hand in and discuss Etymology Worksheet
3. Syllabus discussion and signing (due tomorrow for 50 pts)
4. Late Passes and Honors Book List
5. Discuss Weblockrz and Demonstrate (policy due tomorrow)
6. Tone and Setting Notes
7. Read “The Pedestrian” in lit book.
8. Homework: Get your outside reading book
Date: September 7, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #2
2. Hand in and discuss Etymology Worksheet
3. Syllabus discussion and signing (due tomorrow for 50 pts)
4. Late Passes and Honors Book List
5. Discuss Weblockrz and Demonstrate (policy due tomorrow)
6. Tone and Setting Notes
Periods 2 and 5 (Get ID Cards and check out Monte Cristo)
1. CAT6 #2
2. Hand in and discuss Etymology Worksheet
3. Syllabus discussion and signing (due tomorrow for 50 pts)
4. Late Passes and Honors Book List
5. Discuss Weblockrz and Demonstrate (policy due tomorrow)
6. Tone and Setting Notes
7. Read “The Pedestrian” in lit book.
8. Homework: Get your outside reading book
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to figure out the etymology of words using dictionary ((Reading Vocabulary 1.3)
Date: September 6, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Etymology Worksheet
2. Check for grade: “Dead Man” Reading and Questions at end with chart.
Periods 3
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #1
3. Plot Notes
4. Complete “Dead Man” Questions and Chart
5. Etymology Worksheet
Date: September 6, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Etymology Worksheet
2. Check for grade: “Dead Man” Reading and Questions at end with chart.
Periods 3
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #1
3. Plot Notes
4. Complete “Dead Man” Questions and Chart
5. Etymology Worksheet
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to figure out the etymology of words using dictionary ((Reading Vocabulary 1.3)
Date: September 6, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #1
3. Plot Notes
4. Complete “Dead Man” Reading and Questions at end with chart.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #1
3. Plot Notes
4. Complete “Dead Man” Questions and Chart
5. Etymology Worksheet
Date: September 6, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #1
3. Plot Notes
4. Complete “Dead Man” Reading and Questions at end with chart.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #1
3. Plot Notes
4. Complete “Dead Man” Questions and Chart
5. Etymology Worksheet
Friday, September 02, 2005
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Objective: Students will know etymology of words and prefix meanings (Reading Standard 1.2)
Date: September 1, 2005
All Periods
1. Supplies For 90 points
Set up folder in the following sections
1) Handouts
2) Warm Up/CAT6
3) Notes
4) Assignments
5) Tests/Quizzes
2. “A Hero’s Story” Essay with prompt stapled on top due today.
3. Plot Notes
4. Etymology Worksheet (due tomorrow)
Date: September 1, 2005
All Periods
1. Supplies For 90 points
Set up folder in the following sections
1) Handouts
2) Warm Up/CAT6
3) Notes
4) Assignments
5) Tests/Quizzes
2. “A Hero’s Story” Essay with prompt stapled on top due today.
3. Plot Notes
4. Etymology Worksheet (due tomorrow)
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Objective: Students will know show comprehension of short story and write an autobiographical essay that supports its theme (Reading Standard 2.1 and Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: August 31, 2005
All Periods
1. Supplies For 100 points
Set up folder in the following sections
1) Handouts
2) Warm Up/CAT6
3) Notes
4) Assignments
5) Tests/Quizzes
2. “A Hero’s Story” Active Reading and Questions turn in to basket
3. District Diagnostic Test
4. “A Hero’s Story” writing essay due tomorrow
Date: August 31, 2005
All Periods
1. Supplies For 100 points
Set up folder in the following sections
1) Handouts
2) Warm Up/CAT6
3) Notes
4) Assignments
5) Tests/Quizzes
2. “A Hero’s Story” Active Reading and Questions turn in to basket
3. District Diagnostic Test
4. “A Hero’s Story” writing essay due tomorrow
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to be an active participant in reading and know the expectations of Active Reading (Reading Standard 2.1)
Date: August 29, 2005
All Periods
1. Brief Class Intro (www.geocities.com/warrenmlk)
a) Supplies Needed
1) Three Ring Binder
2) Blue or black ink pens
3) Highlighters
4) Paper
5) Pencils for tests
2. Active Reading Notes
3. “Hero’s Story” Active Reading (due complete tomorrow)
Date: August 29, 2005
All Periods
1. Brief Class Intro (www.geocities.com/warrenmlk)
a) Supplies Needed
1) Three Ring Binder
2) Blue or black ink pens
3) Highlighters
4) Paper
5) Pencils for tests
2. Active Reading Notes
3. “Hero’s Story” Active Reading (due complete tomorrow)
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Here is the link for the Julius Caesar review game. Be sure to print out your score for a grade.
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Periods 2 and 5
Today I am out at a meeting all day. We completed Act III Review and started Act IV Vocabulary. We also read Julius Caesar Act III-2 in the Interactive Reader and completed all margin activities.
We postponed the Shakespeare Festival until next week due to rain. If you need to see more of what to wear, go to weblockers.
Warren
Today I am out at a meeting all day. We completed Act III Review and started Act IV Vocabulary. We also read Julius Caesar Act III-2 in the Interactive Reader and completed all margin activities.
We postponed the Shakespeare Festival until next week due to rain. If you need to see more of what to wear, go to weblockers.
Warren
Monday, March 21, 2005
We have completed reading Act III of the play and today we are taking a test on the first three acts using the voting devices. The test is worth 40 points to your grade.
We also discussed the extra credit for dressing up for the shakespeare festival. It is worth up to 200 points!
If you need to see the Power Point for this it is on weblockers.
Later! warren
We also discussed the extra credit for dressing up for the shakespeare festival. It is worth up to 200 points!
If you need to see the Power Point for this it is on weblockers.
Later! warren
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