Objective: Students will know how to write a passing persuasive essay.

Date: May 22, 2007

Periods 1 and 4

1. Turn in Night Chapter 5 and 6 Study Guide
2. Today is the District Writing Test.

Period 3
1. Turn in Pre-writing assignment
2. Discuss persuasive essay
3. District Writing Test
4. Night Chapters 5 and 6 Study Guide


Sample Writing Prompt: Imagine that MLK is considering changing the rules back to what they were last year. Next year all cell phones and Ipods will be banned at all times during the school day. Choose a position on this issue and write a letter to the administration in which you support your opinion.

What you must have in a persuasive essay:

I: Intro
II: Reason #1
III: Reason #2
IV: Counter Argument:
V: Close
***** YOU MUST HAVE THE COUNTER ARGUMENT OR YOU CANNOT PASS! It is the “deal breaker.”



Night Reading Schedule:
Tuesday May 15: Chapter 1 and Study Guide
Wednesday May 16:
Thursday May 17:
Friday May 18:

Monday May 21:
Tuesday May 22:
Wednesday May 23:
Thursday May 24:
Friday May 25:

Objective: Students will complete reading of LOTF and take for 300 point test and watch the video from the novel.

Date: May 9, 2007

Periods 1 – 5

LOTF Video

1. Turn in typed Society Project
2. LOTF Final Test
3. LOTF Epitaphs (due on Thursday or Friday)
4. Get and discuss the writing prompt for Man is Basically… essay
5. Return novel to library.


LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will complete reading of LOTF and take for 300 point test.

Date: May 8, 2007

Periods 1 – 5

1. Turn in typed Society Project
2. LOTF Final Test
3. LOTF Epitaphs (due on Thursday or Friday)
4. Get and discuss the writing prompt for Man is Basically… essay
5. Return novel to library.


LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will complete reading of LOTF and review for 300 point test.

Date: May 7, 2007

Periods 1 – 5

1. Turn in typed Symbol Writing
2. Discuss Chapter 11
3. LOTF Epitaphs (due on Thursday or Friday)
4. Complete Society Project
5. Complete Novel for test tomorrow



LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will develop their own successful society and write about it.

Date: May 3, 2007

Period 1 and 4

1. Quiz: Chapter 9: In a paragraph, explain in detail what Simon was doing before his death, what he was trying to do that caused his death, and exactly how he died.

2. Discuss the Chapter

3. Symbol Writing Assignment: See handout and complete. Due typed Monday.

4. Society Project Due Tuesday May 8.

5. Read Chapter 10

Period 2 and 5

1. Writing Exercise: In a paragraph or more, explain the worst crime that a person or group could ever commit and tell why it is so bad.
2. Discuss LOTF Chapter 8 and its symbolism. 134-135
3. Discuss Chapter 9 and Simon’s death
4. Symbol Writing Handout.
5. Continue project work.
6. LOTF Chapter 10


LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will develop their own successful society and write about it.

Date: May 3, 2007

Period 1 and 4

1. Quiz: Chapter 9: In a paragraph, explain in detail what Simon was doing before his death, what he was trying to do that caused his death, and exactly how he died.

2. Discuss the Chapter

3. Symbol Writing Assignment: See handout and complete. Due typed Monday.

4. Society Project Due Tuesday May 8.

5. Read Chapter 10

Period 2 and 5

1. Writing Exercise: In a paragraph or more, explain the worst crime that a person or group could ever commit and tell why it is so bad.
2. Discuss LOTF Chapter 8 and its symbolism. 134-135
3. Discuss Chapter 9 and Simon’s death
4. Symbol Writing Handout.
5. Continue project work.
6. LOTF Chapter 10


LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will develop their own successful society and write about it.

Date: May 1, 2007
All Periods:

1. Discuss “the Beast” on pages 95-96 (Period 2 and 5)
2. LOTF Vocabulary #2 (Correct if done. No Sentences this week)
3. Work on society project: Use computers to type, save to weblockers, print on teacher computer.
4. LOTF Reading as scheduled


LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

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1. LOTF Society Project
2. Discuss Chapter 5 LOTF

Objective: Students will know how authors use symbolism and allegory in literature.

Date: April 26, 2007
Periods 1-5 (or whatever….)

1. LOTF Quiz Chps. 1-4
2. LOTF Society Project
3. Check and score “Through the tunnel”
4. LOTF Reading according to schedule

LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will know how authors use symbolism and allegory in literature.

Date: April 24, 2007
Periods 1, 2 and 5

Periods 1, 2 and 5
1. Quiz on Chapter 2 LOTF
2. Discuss Chapter 2 Dialectic Journal
3. Complete Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel”

Period 3

1. CAT6 # 19 or 20
2. Collect Dialectic for chapter 1 of LOTF (Periods 1 and 4)
3. Chapter 1 Quiz (10 points)
4. Discuss Chapter 1 and Dialectic Journal
5. Symbolism Notes
6. “Through the Tunnel” interactive Reader
7. Homework: LOTF reading according to schedule



LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will know how authors use symbolism and allegory in literature.

Date: April 23, 2007
Periods 1 – 5 (Tuesday Schedule)

1. CAT6 # 19 or 20
2. Collect Dialectic for chapter 1 of LOTF (Periods 1 and 4)
3. Chapter 1 Quiz (10 points)
4. Discuss Chapter 1 and Dialectic Journal
5. Symbolism Notes
6. “Through the Tunnel” interactive Reader
7. Homework: LOTF reading according to schedule


Period 4: CST Discussion: Administration

LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will know important information about author of LOTF.

Date: April 20, 2007
Periods 1 and 4

1. CAT6 # 19
2. Read Chapter 1 and complete Dialectic Journal


Period 4: CST Discussion: Administration

Period 3
1. CAT6 #18
2. Lord of the Flies Intro Notes/Discussion
3. Lord of the Flies Project Discussion
4. Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Chps. 1-4

LOTF Reading Schedule:
Thursday: April 19: Chp. 1
Friday: April 20: Chp. 1

Monday: April 23: Chp.2
Tuesday: April 24: Chp.3
Wednesday: April 25: Chp. 4
Thursday: April 26: Chp. 5
Friday: April 27: Chp. 6

Monday: April 30: Chp. 7
Tuesday: May 1: Chp. 8
Wednesday: May 2: Chp. 9
Thursday: May 3: Chp. 10
Friday: May 4: Chp. 11

Monday: May 7: Chp. 12

Objective: Students will know important terms for LOTF.

Date: April 18, 2007

Periods 1 and 4

1. Library Book Checkout: Lord of the Flies
2. Lord of the Flies Chps. 1-4 Vocabulary

Period 4: CST Discussion: Preparation for visit from Administration

Period 3
1. Julius Caesar Final: 300 points
2. Library Book Checkout: Lord of the Flies

Objective: Students will review all parts of Julius Caesar for 300 point final next class.

Date: April 16, 2007

Periods 1 - 5
1. Turn in Review Game Homework over Break
2. Complete Julius Caesar Review Worksheet. It is not extra credit as written on sheet. It’s an assignment.
3. Organize Julius Caesar Act Notes to turn in before test. Use the checklist. Be sure they are in order. Be sure all the blanks in the notes ate filled in or you don’t get credit for that scene.


http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=170

Julius Caesar test next class.

Objective: Students will read/discuss V of Julius Caesar.

Date: April 6, 2007

Periods 1 and 4
1. Act V:3-5 Notes
2. Finish Reading Play
3. Act V Review
4. Review Game Homework over Break


http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=170



Period 3

1. Alliteration, Assonance and Personification Worksheet (turn in by end of period)
2. CAT6 #17
3. Presentations (Lepidus, Phillipi, Calphurnia, Portia, Roman War Prisoners, any make-ups)
4. Turn in Power Point Printout and Research paper by Friday.
5. Read Act V:1-3


Period 2 and 5
· All the above and Act V Review
· Homework: Julius Caesar “Peril” Internet Review Game.

Objective: Students will read/discuss V of Julius Caesar.

Date: April 4, 2007


Periods 1 and 4

1. Alliteration, Assonance and Personification Worksheet (turn in by end of period)
2. CAT6 #17
3. Presentations (Lepidus, Phillipi, Calphurnia, Portia, Roman War Prisoners, any make-ups)
4. Turn in Power Point Printout and Research paper by Friday.
5. Read Act V:1-3


Period 2 and 5
· All the above and Act V Review
· Homework: Julius Caesar “Peril” Internet Review Game.

http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=170

Use the link above to complete the Julius Caesar Review game.

Objective: Students will read/discuss IV of Julius Caesar.

Date: April 3, 2007

Periods 1-5

1. CAT6 #16
2. Presentations
3. Act IV:3 Notes
4. Act IV:3 Reading
5. Act IV: Review
6. Alliteration, Assonance and Personification worksheet

Today’s Presentations:
· Marc Antony, Roman Money, Helvius Cinna, Second Triumvirate, Iambic Pentameter)

Objective: Students will read/discuss Act III and IV of Julius Caesar.

Date: March 30, 2007

Period 3

1. CAT6 #14
2. Act III:2-3 Notes
3. Read Act III:3
4. Presentations
5. ACT III Review
6. Grade Sheets


Periods 1 and 4
7. Act III Review
8. Presentations
9. Grade Sheets

Today’s Presentations:
· Roman View of Suicide
· Tragedy/ Tragic Hero
· Roman Clothing
· The Roman Forum
· Role of Women in Rome
· The Roman Senate

Objective: Students will review Act II of Julius Caesar.

Date: March 21, 2007

Periods 1 and 4

1. Act II Video and Story Board

Period 3

1. Act II:3-4 Notes
2. Presentations (Year of Confusion, Slavery in Rome, Marcus Cato)
3. Act II:3-4 Reading
4. Act II Translation complete and turn in
5. Act II Review
6. Act II video and Storyboard

Book Report due in 2 days. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE TAKEN! Early is good. Late is a ZERO/400 points!