May 18, 2017
Discuss prejudice
Watch 12 Angry Men (with popcorn)
Watch 12 Angry Men (with popcorn)
May 16, 2017
Journals due--9 entries
Book Report Presentations
Hand in your library books; fees are being assessed now
Student-teacher conferences about grades
Last day to hand in absent/late work: May 20th
Book Report Presentations
Hand in your library books; fees are being assessed now
Student-teacher conferences about grades
Last day to hand in absent/late work: May 20th
May 12, 2017
Partner work: complete A Eulogy for Martin Luther King and Julius Caesar
Answer Julius Caesar Act IV questions
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act IV
Complete Julius Caesar Act V. Due next class
Quiz on Act V next class
Book reports due May 16th
No Journal Entry: Journals due next class
Answer Julius Caesar Act IV questions
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act IV
Complete Julius Caesar Act V. Due next class
Quiz on Act V next class
Book reports due May 16th
No Journal Entry: Journals due next class
May 10, 2017
Partner work: Complete speech analysis on Brutus' and Antony's speeches
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act III
Read novel of choice. Book reports due May 16th
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act IV next class
No Journal Entry
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act III
Read novel of choice. Book reports due May 16th
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act IV next class
No Journal Entry
May 8, 2017
"What It Means to Me" presentation by Zak and Kayla
Read novel of choice. Book reports due May 16
Watch Julius Caesar Act III
Due: Julius Caesar Act III questions. Grade in class
Quiz on Act III next class
Journal Prompt: How would it feel if you were killed by your friend?
Read novel of choice. Book reports due May 16
Watch Julius Caesar Act III
Due: Julius Caesar Act III questions. Grade in class
Quiz on Act III next class
Journal Prompt: How would it feel if you were killed by your friend?
May 4, 2017
"What It Means to Me" presentation by Aidan and Audrey
Read novel for book report. Book reports due May 16th
Due: Julius Caesar Act II vocabulary. Grade in class
Work on Julius Caesar Act III questions. Due next class
Teacher/student conference on SAGE results
Journal Prompt: What would motivate someone to commit murder?
Read novel for book report. Book reports due May 16th
Due: Julius Caesar Act II vocabulary. Grade in class
Work on Julius Caesar Act III questions. Due next class
Teacher/student conference on SAGE results
Journal Prompt: What would motivate someone to commit murder?
May 2, 2017
Read novel for book report. Book reports due May 16th
Work on Julius Caesar Act II Vocabulary
Due: Julius Caesar Act II questions
Quiz on Act II
Begin Act III questions
No Journal Prompt
Work on Julius Caesar Act II Vocabulary
Due: Julius Caesar Act II questions
Quiz on Act II
Begin Act III questions
No Journal Prompt
April 28, 2017
"What It Means to Me" presentation by Edward and Jordyn
Complete Julius Caesar Act II questions in class
Grade Julius Caesar Act II questions next class
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act II next class
Journal Prompt: What was the worst day of your life and why?
Complete Julius Caesar Act II questions in class
Grade Julius Caesar Act II questions next class
Quiz on Julius Caesar Act II next class
Journal Prompt: What was the worst day of your life and why?
April 26, 2017
Grade questions for "The Killing of Julius Caesar 'Localized'"
Begin Julius Caesar Act II questions
Finish watching Act I and watch Julius Caesar Act II
No Journal Prompt. Read "The Killing of Julius Caesar 'Localized'" by Mark Twain and answer questions
Begin Julius Caesar Act II questions
Finish watching Act I and watch Julius Caesar Act II
No Journal Prompt. Read "The Killing of Julius Caesar 'Localized'" by Mark Twain and answer questions
April 24, 2017
Read "Julius Caesar: A Play of Organization Men" and answer questions on the back
Julius Caesar: A Play of Organization Men due
"What It Means to Me" presentation by Emma and Dylan
Julius Caesar Act I Quiz. Grade in class
Work on Julius Caesar Act II Study Guide
Journal Prompt by Emma and Dylan: If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be and why?
Julius Caesar: A Play of Organization Men due
"What It Means to Me" presentation by Emma and Dylan
Julius Caesar Act I Quiz. Grade in class
Work on Julius Caesar Act II Study Guide
Journal Prompt by Emma and Dylan: If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be and why?
April 20, 2017
Students finish SAGE
"What It Means to Me" presentation by Reece, Isaac, and Grant
Finish Julius Caesar Act I study guide. Grade in class
Act I Quiz next class
Journal Entry: Read the article "Why Magical Thinking Works for Some People." Write 1 paragraph response to the article
"What It Means to Me" presentation by Reece, Isaac, and Grant
Finish Julius Caesar Act I study guide. Grade in class
Act I Quiz next class
Journal Entry: Read the article "Why Magical Thinking Works for Some People." Write 1 paragraph response to the article
April 18, 2017
Complete Formative Reading Assessment for "Superstitions" article
Read Julius Caesar Act I (p. 893 purple book)
Work on Julius Caesar Act I study guide
Watch Julius Caesar Act I
Next class--Act I due. Quiz on Act I. Presentation by Reece, Isaac, and Grant
Journal Entry: Read the article "How Superstitions Really Work." Write 1 paragraph response to the article
Read Julius Caesar Act I (p. 893 purple book)
Work on Julius Caesar Act I study guide
Watch Julius Caesar Act I
Next class--Act I due. Quiz on Act I. Presentation by Reece, Isaac, and Grant
Journal Entry: Read the article "How Superstitions Really Work." Write 1 paragraph response to the article
April 14, 2017
SAGE Test
Re-do of Semi-colons/Colons practice worksheet due
Comma Test due
Re-do of Semi-colons/Colons practice worksheet due
Comma Test due
April 10 and 12, 2017
Journal Provided by Jarom and Quincy
Next Presentation: Isaac and Reece
Tyranny Lesson
Begin Act 1 Scene 2
Extra
Watch Julius Caesar Act II
Grapes of Wrath passage and questions
Semi-colons/Colons practice worksheet
No Journal Prompt
Next Presentation: Isaac and Reece
Tyranny Lesson
Begin Act 1 Scene 2
Extra
Watch Julius Caesar Act II
Grapes of Wrath passage and questions
Semi-colons/Colons practice worksheet
No Journal Prompt
March 30, 2017
SAGE Test
Complete Semicolons (A,B,C) and Colons (A,B,C) worksheets. Grade in class
Complete Comma Test. Use Comma Rule sheet as a reference. Answer multiple choice question and put corresponding rule by the answer
Journal Prompt: "The Dual Nature of Man." What does this mean? What are our dual natures? Do you believe we have two sides? What are they? Do we have more than just two sides to our personalities? Explain
Complete Semicolons (A,B,C) and Colons (A,B,C) worksheets. Grade in class
Complete Comma Test. Use Comma Rule sheet as a reference. Answer multiple choice question and put corresponding rule by the answer
Journal Prompt: "The Dual Nature of Man." What does this mean? What are our dual natures? Do you believe we have two sides? What are they? Do we have more than just two sides to our personalities? Explain
March 28, 2017
Journal: Do you believe in any superstitions? Why or why not? 5-7 sentences
Walk the Room
How to Read a Play review
Speaking on Stage
Caesar Act 1 Scene 1
Supersizers Go! Film Clip
Extra
Due: Julius Caesar Act II, Scenes 2-5 in class
Review parallelism. Answer multiple choice question and underline the words that must be parallel
Review commas and work on colons and semicolons. Answer multiple choice question and write the rule which corresponds with the answer
Journal Prompt--When considering the activities you do with your friends, are you the plan maker or are you the plan follower? Do you have any friends that talk about doing something fun but fail to follow through with the plan? Explain
Walk the Room
How to Read a Play review
Speaking on Stage
Caesar Act 1 Scene 1
Supersizers Go! Film Clip
Extra
Due: Julius Caesar Act II, Scenes 2-5 in class
Review parallelism. Answer multiple choice question and underline the words that must be parallel
Review commas and work on colons and semicolons. Answer multiple choice question and write the rule which corresponds with the answer
Journal Prompt--When considering the activities you do with your friends, are you the plan maker or are you the plan follower? Do you have any friends that talk about doing something fun but fail to follow through with the plan? Explain
March 24, 2017
SAGE test
March 20 and 22, 2017
Parallel Structure Quiz
Argument and Explanatory Essay Practice in Writing Lab
Extra
Discuss Brutus's and Antony's speeches, including use of Ethos, Pathos and Logos
Julius Caesar Act II Study Guide, Scene 1 due today
Julius Caesar Act ii Study Guide, Scenes 2-5 due next class
SAGE Review
Journal Prompt-- In what ways do you feel your writing has improved this year? List the things important/necessary in an argument essay. What is the purpose of an argument essay? What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?
Argument and Explanatory Essay Practice in Writing Lab
Extra
Discuss Brutus's and Antony's speeches, including use of Ethos, Pathos and Logos
Julius Caesar Act II Study Guide, Scene 1 due today
Julius Caesar Act ii Study Guide, Scenes 2-5 due next class
SAGE Review
Journal Prompt-- In what ways do you feel your writing has improved this year? List the things important/necessary in an argument essay. What is the purpose of an argument essay? What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?
March 16, 2017
Writing Lab Writing Lighthouse Essay & Argument Essay
Extra
Read personal novel
With a partner, complete questions to Julius Caesar Act II Study Guide. Due next class
Watch Julius Caesar Act II
4th Term Journal Prompt: Read Brutus's and Antony's speeches. Pay attention to usage of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Annotate. Then in your journal, write which speaker has a more persuasive speech and why
Extra
Read personal novel
With a partner, complete questions to Julius Caesar Act II Study Guide. Due next class
Watch Julius Caesar Act II
4th Term Journal Prompt: Read Brutus's and Antony's speeches. Pay attention to usage of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Annotate. Then in your journal, write which speaker has a more persuasive speech and why
March 14, 2017
Parallel Structure
Presentation: Brook & Mckinna/Sydney & Cooper
Next Presentation: Quincy & Jarom
Writing Lab Day: Write your lighthouse explanatory essay and if you have extra time work on late work
Extra
Finish and/or Edit In-class Argument Essay: Should high school reading include the Classics?
Grade the In-class Argument Essay: Should high school reading include the Classics?
Notes on Literary Elements (handout). Include Plot outline on back of notes--including introduction, inciting action, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement. Add "personification" onto literary elements sheet
SAGE portal: work on practice tests
No Journal Prompt
Presentation: Brook & Mckinna/Sydney & Cooper
Next Presentation: Quincy & Jarom
Writing Lab Day: Write your lighthouse explanatory essay and if you have extra time work on late work
Extra
Finish and/or Edit In-class Argument Essay: Should high school reading include the Classics?
Grade the In-class Argument Essay: Should high school reading include the Classics?
Notes on Literary Elements (handout). Include Plot outline on back of notes--including introduction, inciting action, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement. Add "personification" onto literary elements sheet
SAGE portal: work on practice tests
No Journal Prompt
March 10, 2017
Presentation: Shelby & Katelyn/Brook & Mckinna
Next Presentation: Sydney & Cooper
Book Reports
Extra
Due: Julius Caesar Act II Vocabulary sentences
Journals due--19 entries
Student-Teacher conferences
Write In-class Argument Essay: Should high school reading include the classics?
No Journal Prompt
Next Presentation: Sydney & Cooper
Book Reports
Extra
Due: Julius Caesar Act II Vocabulary sentences
Journals due--19 entries
Student-Teacher conferences
Write In-class Argument Essay: Should high school reading include the classics?
No Journal Prompt
March 8, 2017
Presentations: Mallory & Kennadi, Brook & Mckinna
Next Presentation: Shelby & Katelyn
Due: Lighthouse Explanatory Outline & Book Reports
Extra
Julius Caesar Act 1 Vocabulary handout due
Homework--Act 2 Vocabulary handout due next class
No journal prompt
Next Presentation: Shelby & Katelyn
Due: Lighthouse Explanatory Outline & Book Reports
Extra
Julius Caesar Act 1 Vocabulary handout due
Homework--Act 2 Vocabulary handout due next class
No journal prompt
March 3, 2017
Presentation: Mallory & Kennadi
Presentation next time: Brook & Mckinna
Semicolon/Colon Test
Lighthouse/Explanatory Essay Activity
Read Three Simple Rules Poor Teens Should Follow to Join the Middle Class
Caesar Act 1 Scene 1
Due: Semicolon/Colon Worksheet & Semicolon Packet
Extra
Read novel of choice. Book Reports due March 9
Due: Rewrite of Superstition Essay. Staple new version of essay on top of original essay
Watch Julius Caesar Acts I and II (until the end of Act II, Scene I)
How can both courage and fear apply to Brutus in Act II of the play? What decision will Brutus have to make?
Finish Julius Caesar Acts 1 and 2 Vocabulary handout
Journal Prompt: Define both "courage" and "fear" with your own words. Now, look up the dictionary definitions and write them down. Give personal examples for both "courage" and "fear"
Presentation next time: Brook & Mckinna
Semicolon/Colon Test
Lighthouse/Explanatory Essay Activity
Read Three Simple Rules Poor Teens Should Follow to Join the Middle Class
Caesar Act 1 Scene 1
Due: Semicolon/Colon Worksheet & Semicolon Packet
Extra
Read novel of choice. Book Reports due March 9
Due: Rewrite of Superstition Essay. Staple new version of essay on top of original essay
Watch Julius Caesar Acts I and II (until the end of Act II, Scene I)
How can both courage and fear apply to Brutus in Act II of the play? What decision will Brutus have to make?
Finish Julius Caesar Acts 1 and 2 Vocabulary handout
Journal Prompt: Define both "courage" and "fear" with your own words. Now, look up the dictionary definitions and write them down. Give personal examples for both "courage" and "fear"
March 1, 2017
Presentation: Kiana Lyon & Eliza Jorgensen
Presentation Next Time: Mallory & Kennadi
Explanatory Essay Activity
Begin Caesar Act 1 Scene 1
Grammar Cop Semicolons
Extra
Review in-class essays on Superstition
Parallel Structure Quiz
Julius Caesar Act I Quiz
Julius Caesar Acts I and 2 Vocabulary Handout. Log onto website http://www.merriam-webster.com Work with partner and finish next class
Journal Entry: Read "Kill Your Idols: A Case for Contemporary Literature." What is the claim of the article? What is the counterclaim of the article? Should English teachers teach Shakespeare? Why or why not?
Presentation Next Time: Mallory & Kennadi
Explanatory Essay Activity
Begin Caesar Act 1 Scene 1
Grammar Cop Semicolons
Extra
Review in-class essays on Superstition
Parallel Structure Quiz
Julius Caesar Act I Quiz
Julius Caesar Acts I and 2 Vocabulary Handout. Log onto website http://www.merriam-webster.com Work with partner and finish next class
Journal Entry: Read "Kill Your Idols: A Case for Contemporary Literature." What is the claim of the article? What is the counterclaim of the article? Should English teachers teach Shakespeare? Why or why not?
February 27, 2017
Presentation: McKenna Purcell & Ashlynn Keller
Presentation Next Time: Kiana Lyon & Eliza Jorgensen
Finish Battle of Wits activity
Review Explanatory Essay Results
Extra
Read "How Superstitions Really Work" and "Why Magical Thinking Works for Some People"
Write a 30 minute in-class essay answering the essential question: Do outside forces influence people's decisions and/or actions?
Grade Parallel Structure work
Parallel Structure Quiz next class
Julius Caesar Act I Quiz next class
Journal Entry: Define superstition. From where do superstitions come? How do they effect us? Do you have any superstitious beliefs? If so, name them.
Presentation Next Time: Kiana Lyon & Eliza Jorgensen
Finish Battle of Wits activity
Review Explanatory Essay Results
Extra
Read "How Superstitions Really Work" and "Why Magical Thinking Works for Some People"
Write a 30 minute in-class essay answering the essential question: Do outside forces influence people's decisions and/or actions?
Grade Parallel Structure work
Parallel Structure Quiz next class
Julius Caesar Act I Quiz next class
Journal Entry: Define superstition. From where do superstitions come? How do they effect us? Do you have any superstitious beliefs? If so, name them.
February 23, 2017
Intro to Shakespeare Lecture continued
Battle of Wits Activity
Journal: What is the hardest correct decision you've ever made in your life?
Extra
Finish Study Questions for Julius Caesar Act I, Scenes I-III. Grade in class
Play the "telephone game"
Watch Act I, Scenes I-3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdrBYFdJKxw
Read Cassius's plan to sway Brutus to join in the plot against Caesar--Act I, Scene III, Lines 142-147
Journal Prompt: How much damage can rumors do to a person's reputation? Do you know of a specific situation where falsehoods and lies were spread, which affected a person's reputation negatively?
Battle of Wits Activity
Journal: What is the hardest correct decision you've ever made in your life?
Extra
Finish Study Questions for Julius Caesar Act I, Scenes I-III. Grade in class
Play the "telephone game"
Watch Act I, Scenes I-3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdrBYFdJKxw
Read Cassius's plan to sway Brutus to join in the plot against Caesar--Act I, Scene III, Lines 142-147
Journal Prompt: How much damage can rumors do to a person's reputation? Do you know of a specific situation where falsehoods and lies were spread, which affected a person's reputation negatively?
February 21, 2017
Jigsaw Shakespeare Activity
Intro to Shakespeare Lecture
Grammar Cop Colons Part 2 & Activity
What it Means to Me sign up, explanation, and demonstration.
Journal: Write about a time where you got into an argument with a friend or family member, how did you settle the dispute?
Extra
Knowledge Assessment (test)
Read novel of choice
Julius Caesar Pre-reading: Issue Analysis handout
Answer Study Questions for Julius Caesar Act I, Scenes I-III (may work with partner)
Journal Prompt: Read "High School Reading: Classics or Contemporary." What is the claim of the article? Is there a counterclaim? What is it? What do you think? Should high school students be required to read Shakespeare? Explain.
Intro to Shakespeare Lecture
Grammar Cop Colons Part 2 & Activity
What it Means to Me sign up, explanation, and demonstration.
Journal: Write about a time where you got into an argument with a friend or family member, how did you settle the dispute?
Extra
Knowledge Assessment (test)
Read novel of choice
Julius Caesar Pre-reading: Issue Analysis handout
Answer Study Questions for Julius Caesar Act I, Scenes I-III (may work with partner)
Journal Prompt: Read "High School Reading: Classics or Contemporary." What is the claim of the article? Is there a counterclaim? What is it? What do you think? Should high school students be required to read Shakespeare? Explain.
February 16, 2017
Test: Logical Fallacies
Grammar Cop Colons Part 1 & Activity
Due: Logical Fallacy Worksheet, Final Paper
Due Next Time: Read assigned Shakespeare article
Journal: Have you ever been rewarded or punished for something you didn't do?
Extra
Parallel structure sentences due
Introduction to Shakespeare and Julius Caesar prezi
Shakespearean Insult Kit handout. Groups of 3-4
Read Cassius's monologue in Act I, Scene II (page 900 beginning on line 90 in 10th grade literature book) and compare with wording in No Fear Shakespeare. Groups of 3-4
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/juliuscaesar/page_16.html
Compare with "Jealousy--The Monster"
Write one paragraph answering the essential question: How might jealousy affect one's actions with others?
Journal Prompt: Define jealousy. How do you feel about jealousy? Do you have any experience with that emotion? Is there room for jealousy in friendship? In the workplace or school? Read "Jealousy--The Monster" and comment.
Grammar Cop Colons Part 1 & Activity
Due: Logical Fallacy Worksheet, Final Paper
Due Next Time: Read assigned Shakespeare article
Journal: Have you ever been rewarded or punished for something you didn't do?
Extra
Parallel structure sentences due
Introduction to Shakespeare and Julius Caesar prezi
Shakespearean Insult Kit handout. Groups of 3-4
Read Cassius's monologue in Act I, Scene II (page 900 beginning on line 90 in 10th grade literature book) and compare with wording in No Fear Shakespeare. Groups of 3-4
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/juliuscaesar/page_16.html
Compare with "Jealousy--The Monster"
Write one paragraph answering the essential question: How might jealousy affect one's actions with others?
Journal Prompt: Define jealousy. How do you feel about jealousy? Do you have any experience with that emotion? Is there room for jealousy in friendship? In the workplace or school? Read "Jealousy--The Monster" and comment.
February 14, 2017
Two Rounds of Peer Review
Grammar Cop Colons Part 1
Due: 2nd Rough Draft Typed
Due Next Time: Typed 2nd Draft & Logical Fallacy Worksheet
Journal: What would make this Valentine's Day perfect?
Extra
Discuss results of Fallacious Reasoning Quiz (may redo for 1/2 points missed)
Parallel structure practice exercise--6 sentences--due
Parallel structure in writing--handout due next class
Watch TED video and compare Shakespeare's language to hip-hop (first 9 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSbtkLA3GrY
In pairs, work on "Shakespeare's Plays" handout (determine if each play is a tragedy, history, or comedy)
Read through "10 Interesting Facts About Shakespeare." Take notes
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-william-shakespeare
"Expressions Coined By Shakespeare" handout
Journal Prompt: Do you speak a language other than English? If so, how did you learn to speak that language? Give specifics on your learning process. If not, what other language would you like to speak? Why?
Grammar Cop Colons Part 1
Due: 2nd Rough Draft Typed
Due Next Time: Typed 2nd Draft & Logical Fallacy Worksheet
Journal: What would make this Valentine's Day perfect?
Extra
Discuss results of Fallacious Reasoning Quiz (may redo for 1/2 points missed)
Parallel structure practice exercise--6 sentences--due
Parallel structure in writing--handout due next class
Watch TED video and compare Shakespeare's language to hip-hop (first 9 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSbtkLA3GrY
In pairs, work on "Shakespeare's Plays" handout (determine if each play is a tragedy, history, or comedy)
Read through "10 Interesting Facts About Shakespeare." Take notes
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-william-shakespeare
"Expressions Coined By Shakespeare" handout
Journal Prompt: Do you speak a language other than English? If so, how did you learn to speak that language? Give specifics on your learning process. If not, what other language would you like to speak? Why?
February 10, 2017
Comma Review Worksheet due
Comma Test
Logical Fallacy Dating Game
Handout: Expository essay rubric
2nd typed rough draft of Technology Expository essay due next class. Use checklist to guide your work.
Fallacious Reasoning Worksheet also due next class.
Journal Prompt: None
Comma Test
Logical Fallacy Dating Game
Handout: Expository essay rubric
2nd typed rough draft of Technology Expository essay due next class. Use checklist to guide your work.
Fallacious Reasoning Worksheet also due next class.
Journal Prompt: None
February 8, 2017
Continue in-class logical fallacy activity: partner work
Grammar Activity
1st rough draft of Technology Expository Essay due
In-class discussion on pre-writing/organizing tech explanatory essay
Student-teacher consultations
Make-up work
No Journal Prompt. Review ethos, pathos, logos and fallacious reasoning.
Grammar Activity
1st rough draft of Technology Expository Essay due
In-class discussion on pre-writing/organizing tech explanatory essay
Student-teacher consultations
Make-up work
No Journal Prompt. Review ethos, pathos, logos and fallacious reasoning.
February 6, 2017
Discuss results of "Claim, Evidence, Warrant" quiz (may redo for 1/2 points missed)
Continue in-class logical fallacy activity
Due: Graphic organizer for 3 technology texts
Write a 5 paragraph explanatory essay in class using the articles "Bring Your Own Tech to School," "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA?" and "Touchscreen." Essay prompt: Discuss the consequences of technology in education
1st draft due next class
No Journal Prompt
Continue in-class logical fallacy activity
Due: Graphic organizer for 3 technology texts
Write a 5 paragraph explanatory essay in class using the articles "Bring Your Own Tech to School," "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA?" and "Touchscreen." Essay prompt: Discuss the consequences of technology in education
1st draft due next class
No Journal Prompt
February 2, 2017
Apply logical fallacy to "Is There Really a Santa Claus?"
Continue in-class logical fallacy activity
Grammar Cop Takeout Commas & Worksheet
Watch Marshall Davis Jones perform "Touchscreen"
Compare "BYOT" with "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA?" and "Touchscreen"
Create a graphic organizer for 3 texts: "BYOT," "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA," and "Touchscreen"
Journal Prompt: How do you feel about having cell phones in the classroom? Are you distracted by your phone in school? Have you ever missed important information in class because you were looking at your phone. Explain
Continue in-class logical fallacy activity
Grammar Cop Takeout Commas & Worksheet
Watch Marshall Davis Jones perform "Touchscreen"
Compare "BYOT" with "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA?" and "Touchscreen"
Create a graphic organizer for 3 texts: "BYOT," "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA," and "Touchscreen"
Journal Prompt: How do you feel about having cell phones in the classroom? Are you distracted by your phone in school? Have you ever missed important information in class because you were looking at your phone. Explain
January 31, 2017
Finish Grammar Cop Inversion Commas & Worksheet
Claim, Evidence, Warrant quiz
Introduce logical fallacy: in-class activitiy.
Students work together on Logical Fallacy worksheet
Journal Prompt: Comment on the writing process. Do you like to write? Explain your answer. Are you good at writing essays? Explain your answer. Why is writing well important? Explain your answer
Claim, Evidence, Warrant quiz
Introduce logical fallacy: in-class activitiy.
Students work together on Logical Fallacy worksheet
Journal Prompt: Comment on the writing process. Do you like to write? Explain your answer. Are you good at writing essays? Explain your answer. Why is writing well important? Explain your answer
January 27, 2017
In pairs, write a comparison claim and contrast claim joining the 2 articles: "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA?" and "Bring Your Own Tech to School"
"Claim, evidence, warrant" quiz next class
Due: ethos, pathos, logos worksheet for "I Have a Dream" speech
Grammar Cop #3
Journal Prompt: Read the article "Bring Your Own Tech to School." What is the claim of the article? Write down a support (evidence) for the claim. Now, write two warrant sentences. What is the counterclaim of the article? Write down a support for the counterclaim. Now write two warrant sentences for the counterclaim support
"Claim, evidence, warrant" quiz next class
Due: ethos, pathos, logos worksheet for "I Have a Dream" speech
Grammar Cop #3
Journal Prompt: Read the article "Bring Your Own Tech to School." What is the claim of the article? Write down a support (evidence) for the claim. Now, write two warrant sentences. What is the counterclaim of the article? Write down a support for the counterclaim. Now write two warrant sentences for the counterclaim support
January 25, 2017
Review "claim, evidence, warrant." Quiz next class
With partner, find evidence of ethos, pathos, and logos in the "Smartphone" article
Final, typed argument essay due
Grammar cop--review of commas (Exercise #2)
Examine rhetorical devices Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream"
Listen to audio of "I Have a Dream" and complete Ethos, Pathos, and Logos worksheet
Journal Prompt: Read "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA?" What is the claim of the article? Write a specific quote (evidence) that supports the claim. Now write your own warrant sentences to give further insight and tie the evidence and claim together.
With partner, find evidence of ethos, pathos, and logos in the "Smartphone" article
Final, typed argument essay due
Grammar cop--review of commas (Exercise #2)
Examine rhetorical devices Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream"
Listen to audio of "I Have a Dream" and complete Ethos, Pathos, and Logos worksheet
Journal Prompt: Read "Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your GPA?" What is the claim of the article? Write a specific quote (evidence) that supports the claim. Now write your own warrant sentences to give further insight and tie the evidence and claim together.
January 23, 2017
Due: 2nd typed rough draft of argument essay. Peer edit
Final essay due Wednesday
Grammar Cop Compound Sentences & Worksheet
Compare "Kids Shuffle Lunch Seats" article with Jeremy Lin article
Watch "Safe UT App" video and discuss
Journal Prompt: Read "Opinion: Jeremy Lin speaks out against school bullying." Find examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. Was the article persuasive? Explain.
Final essay due Wednesday
Grammar Cop Compound Sentences & Worksheet
Compare "Kids Shuffle Lunch Seats" article with Jeremy Lin article
Watch "Safe UT App" video and discuss
Journal Prompt: Read "Opinion: Jeremy Lin speaks out against school bullying." Find examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. Was the article persuasive? Explain.
January 19, 2017
Read personal novel
Learn how to write an Argument Essay: watch Shmoops video
Grammar Cop Commas in a Series & Worksheet
Due: 2nd typed rough draft argument essay
Get into partnerships and read "Arguing with Aristotle Email" and find examples of ethos, pathos, and logos
Journal Prompt: Read the article, "Is There Really a Santa Claus?" and find examples of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Learn how to write an Argument Essay: watch Shmoops video
Grammar Cop Commas in a Series & Worksheet
Due: 2nd typed rough draft argument essay
Get into partnerships and read "Arguing with Aristotle Email" and find examples of ethos, pathos, and logos
Journal Prompt: Read the article, "Is There Really a Santa Claus?" and find examples of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
January 17, 2017
Write conclusion of argument essay in class
Due: 1st rough draft of argument essay. Peer edit
Homework: Type 2nd rough draft of argument essay. Due next class
Watch Superbowl 2016 commercials and discuss what rhetorical strategy (ethos, pathos, logos) was used in each commercial
Journal Prompt: Compare and contrast excerpts from Farenheit 451 and The Book Thief. How are they different? How are they similar? Write down specific examples (support) from the texts.
Due: 1st rough draft of argument essay. Peer edit
Homework: Type 2nd rough draft of argument essay. Due next class
Watch Superbowl 2016 commercials and discuss what rhetorical strategy (ethos, pathos, logos) was used in each commercial
Journal Prompt: Compare and contrast excerpts from Farenheit 451 and The Book Thief. How are they different? How are they similar? Write down specific examples (support) from the texts.
January 12, 2017
Read personal novel
Due: introduction paragraph for argument essay
In class, write 3 body paragraphs (2 claim paragraphs and 1 counterclaim paragraph)
Partner work: evaluate necessary components of introduction, 2 claim body paragraphs, 1 counterclaim body paragraph
Homework: 1st rough draft due next class
Journal Prompt: Read the article "Kids Shuffle Lunch Seats as Part of 'No One Eats Alone' Campaign." Find a quote that supports the assertion, "Mankind is primarily good." Find a quote that supports the assertion, "Mankind is primarily selfish." Write a warrant sentences to explain your choices
Due: introduction paragraph for argument essay
In class, write 3 body paragraphs (2 claim paragraphs and 1 counterclaim paragraph)
Partner work: evaluate necessary components of introduction, 2 claim body paragraphs, 1 counterclaim body paragraph
Homework: 1st rough draft due next class
Journal Prompt: Read the article "Kids Shuffle Lunch Seats as Part of 'No One Eats Alone' Campaign." Find a quote that supports the assertion, "Mankind is primarily good." Find a quote that supports the assertion, "Mankind is primarily selfish." Write a warrant sentences to explain your choices
January 10, 2017
Read personal novel
Argument clip: What an argument is not
Discuss journal entry. Two sides to an argument: What argument did you put forth in trying to convince your parents to use their car? What would your parents say?
Read the article "Is Human Nature Good or Evil"? Discuss both sides of the argument
Due: Student thesis statement for argument essay and textual evidence from Night: 2 quotes for each body paragraph (claim and counterclaim)
Basic Outline for Argument Essay (handout)
Write introduction to argument essay. Due next class
Journal Prompt: Write a letter to your parents to try and convince them to let you use their car
Argument clip: What an argument is not
Discuss journal entry. Two sides to an argument: What argument did you put forth in trying to convince your parents to use their car? What would your parents say?
Read the article "Is Human Nature Good or Evil"? Discuss both sides of the argument
Due: Student thesis statement for argument essay and textual evidence from Night: 2 quotes for each body paragraph (claim and counterclaim)
Basic Outline for Argument Essay (handout)
Write introduction to argument essay. Due next class
Journal Prompt: Write a letter to your parents to try and convince them to let you use their car
January 6, 2017
Finish Book Reports
Student-teacher conferences. End of term on Tuesday
Discuss topics for argument essay. Write thesis statement for argument essay
Due next class: Thesis statement and textual evidence from Night: 2 quotes for each body paragraph (6 quotes total)
No Journal Prompt
Student-teacher conferences. End of term on Tuesday
Discuss topics for argument essay. Write thesis statement for argument essay
Due next class: Thesis statement and textual evidence from Night: 2 quotes for each body paragraph (6 quotes total)
No Journal Prompt
January 4, 2017
Book Reports due. Present in class
No Journal Prompt
No Journal Prompt
December 22, 2016
Partner work: Brainstorm possible thesis statements for argument essay
Write outline for argument essay
Book reports due January 4th!!!
No Journal Prompt
Write outline for argument essay
Book reports due January 4th!!!
No Journal Prompt
December 20, 2016
Grade Critical Reading and Writing Questions for Sometimes the Earth is Cruel
Review commas test/ reteach/ retake
Watch "Oprah and Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz" interview. Full video presentation
No Journal Prompt. Journals due--15 entries
Review commas test/ reteach/ retake
Watch "Oprah and Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz" interview. Full video presentation
No Journal Prompt. Journals due--15 entries
December 16, 2016
Read Sometimes the Earth Is Cruel by Leonard Pitts
Complete Critical Reading and Writing Questions
Continue working on Night Chapters 7-9 Questions. Grade in class
Journal Prompt: Can life be cruel sometimes? Explain
Complete Critical Reading and Writing Questions
Continue working on Night Chapters 7-9 Questions. Grade in class
Journal Prompt: Can life be cruel sometimes? Explain
December 14, 2016
Quiz on Commas
Due: Night questions for Chapters 5-6
Finish reading the book, Night--Chapters 7-9
Answer Night Chapters 7-9 questions
Journal Prompt: Of which statement do you agree? Explain.
*Adversity can help build faith and courage
*Adversity can destroy faith and courage
Due: Night questions for Chapters 5-6
Finish reading the book, Night--Chapters 7-9
Answer Night Chapters 7-9 questions
Journal Prompt: Of which statement do you agree? Explain.
*Adversity can help build faith and courage
*Adversity can destroy faith and courage
December 12, 2016
Read Night Chapter 6
Answer questions for Chapters 5-6
Review of commas
Quiz on commas next class
Journal Prompt: Choice or chance? Which one helps Elie survive best?
Answer questions for Chapters 5-6
Review of commas
Quiz on commas next class
Journal Prompt: Choice or chance? Which one helps Elie survive best?
December 8, 2016
Due-- Night questions chapters 3 and 4. Grade in class
Read Night Chapter 5
Answer questions for chapter 5
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Think of all the simple pleasures in your life that you enjoy daily or weekly--things that are not necessary, but things you would not want to give up (i.e. music, t.v., candy, cell phone). Name three of your "simple pleasures" and describe what you think it would be like if you had to give one or all of them up
Read Night Chapter 5
Answer questions for chapter 5
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Think of all the simple pleasures in your life that you enjoy daily or weekly--things that are not necessary, but things you would not want to give up (i.e. music, t.v., candy, cell phone). Name three of your "simple pleasures" and describe what you think it would be like if you had to give one or all of them up
December 6, 2016
Due: Questions for Night Chapters 1 and 2. Grade in class
Read Night Chapters 3 and 4. Play audiobook
Answer questions for chapters 3 and 4. Questions for chapters 3 and 4 due at the beginning of next class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Question #4--Would you do anything in order to live? Would you do anything to save someone you love? Explain
Read Night Chapters 3 and 4. Play audiobook
Answer questions for chapters 3 and 4. Questions for chapters 3 and 4 due at the beginning of next class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Question #4--Would you do anything in order to live? Would you do anything to save someone you love? Explain
December 2, 2016
Work on Questions for Night Chapters 1 and 2
Continue to work on Dialectical Journal
Read Night Chapters 2
Read personal novel--Book Reports due January 4th
Journal Prompt: Question #3--Are people who associate with criminals just as guilty as those who commit the crime? Explain
Continue to work on Dialectical Journal
Read Night Chapters 2
Read personal novel--Book Reports due January 4th
Journal Prompt: Question #3--Are people who associate with criminals just as guilty as those who commit the crime? Explain
November 30 , 2016
Work on Dialectical Journal. Identify Irony in the book, Night
Answer Questions for Chapter 1. Make sure that for each question your answer is written in a complete sentence, you provide text evidence from the book, and you include the page number where your text evidence is found.
Read Night Chapter 2. Play audiobook
Work on questions for Chapter 2 (due at the end of class). Make sure that for each question your answer is written in a complete sentence, you provide text evidence from the book, and you include the page number where your text evidence is found
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Question #2--Are there times when it is best to stay silent when you see something that is wrong? Explain
Answer Questions for Chapter 1. Make sure that for each question your answer is written in a complete sentence, you provide text evidence from the book, and you include the page number where your text evidence is found.
Read Night Chapter 2. Play audiobook
Work on questions for Chapter 2 (due at the end of class). Make sure that for each question your answer is written in a complete sentence, you provide text evidence from the book, and you include the page number where your text evidence is found
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Question #2--Are there times when it is best to stay silent when you see something that is wrong? Explain
November 28, 2016
Due: Questions for Poetry of the Holocaust
Define and discuss Propaganda
Read "The Poisonous Mushroom"
Complete "Anti-Semitism and Nazi Propaganda" worksheet
Discuss Chapter 1 of Night
Begin Dialectical Journal
Read personal novel (must have novel for Book Report due in 3 weeks)
Journal Prompt: Question #1--Would you ever do anything to harm one of your parents or family member? Pre-reading question. Will return to this journal prompt post-reading Night
Define and discuss Propaganda
Read "The Poisonous Mushroom"
Complete "Anti-Semitism and Nazi Propaganda" worksheet
Discuss Chapter 1 of Night
Begin Dialectical Journal
Read personal novel (must have novel for Book Report due in 3 weeks)
Journal Prompt: Question #1--Would you ever do anything to harm one of your parents or family member? Pre-reading question. Will return to this journal prompt post-reading Night
November 21, 2016
Due: Annotation and 12 question/answers for "Poetry of the Holocaust"
Partner work: answer questions for "Poetry of the Holocaust" handout
Read Night, Chapter 1
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Your and your family have been hiding from the Nazis for six months. Write a paragraph about what you have experienced while hiding (relationships with others, how you pass the time, the food supply, living in such a small, confined area, etc.)
Partner work: answer questions for "Poetry of the Holocaust" handout
Read Night, Chapter 1
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Your and your family have been hiding from the Nazis for six months. Write a paragraph about what you have experienced while hiding (relationships with others, how you pass the time, the food supply, living in such a small, confined area, etc.)
November 17, 2016
Read, in pairs, the "Introduction to the Holocaust" article. Answer the Holocaust Questions
Partner Work--Read the poem "And Then They Came for Me," and write 7 questions using the Depth and Complexity Icon Chart. Answer those questions
Homework: read "Poetry of the Holocaust" and annotate. Using Depth and Complexity Icon Chart, write 4 questions per poem. Answer those questions
Examine Night glossary terms and definitions
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: After watching the situation for Jews grow worse each day, your parents just informed you that you must go into hiding tomorrow. You are to pack a satchel full of things. What will you take? Why? How does the thought of going into hiding make you feel? How do you feel about leaving your home, your friends, your pet, your freedom, etc.?
Partner Work--Read the poem "And Then They Came for Me," and write 7 questions using the Depth and Complexity Icon Chart. Answer those questions
Homework: read "Poetry of the Holocaust" and annotate. Using Depth and Complexity Icon Chart, write 4 questions per poem. Answer those questions
Examine Night glossary terms and definitions
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: After watching the situation for Jews grow worse each day, your parents just informed you that you must go into hiding tomorrow. You are to pack a satchel full of things. What will you take? Why? How does the thought of going into hiding make you feel? How do you feel about leaving your home, your friends, your pet, your freedom, etc.?
November 15, 2016
Due: "Commas Practice Makes Perfect." Grade in class
Check out the book Night from the book depository
Read the Preface and Forward of Night
Finish The Lottery questions and hand in
Read personal novel
Journal prompt: What is prejudice? What are examples around us in today's world? Who are sure targets of prejudice and why?
Check out the book Night from the book depository
Read the Preface and Forward of Night
Finish The Lottery questions and hand in
Read personal novel
Journal prompt: What is prejudice? What are examples around us in today's world? Who are sure targets of prejudice and why?
November 11, 2016
Due: 3 Responses to Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote and River of Entitlement article
Irony quiz
The Lottery questions due
Four Basic Comma Rules handout, 8 sentence class practice
"Commas: Practice Makes Perfect" due next class
Read personal novel
No Journal. Go to Assembly
Irony quiz
The Lottery questions due
Four Basic Comma Rules handout, 8 sentence class practice
"Commas: Practice Makes Perfect" due next class
Read personal novel
No Journal. Go to Assembly
November 9, 2016
Homework: Read Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote and relate to your education (quote and blank space for answers on backside of River of Entitlement)
Final, typed Spooky Story due
Genre quiz
Notes on Irony. Quiz next class
Read The Lottery
Answer questions about The Lottery
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Read River of Entitlement. Write one paragraph--including claim, support, and at least 2 warrant sentences--explaining what the article means
Final, typed Spooky Story due
Genre quiz
Notes on Irony. Quiz next class
Read The Lottery
Answer questions about The Lottery
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Read River of Entitlement. Write one paragraph--including claim, support, and at least 2 warrant sentences--explaining what the article means
November 7, 2016
Literature Circle. Each student fulfill a different role concerning Does Great Literature Make Us Better? Present completed work to group
Spooky Story typed, rough draft due: at least 1 page, double spaced, Times New Roman font, 12-point font size
Peer edit typed, rough draft. Final, typed Spooky Story due next class
Read personal novel
No Journal. Read Does Great Literature Make Us Better?
Spooky Story typed, rough draft due: at least 1 page, double spaced, Times New Roman font, 12-point font size
Peer edit typed, rough draft. Final, typed Spooky Story due next class
Read personal novel
No Journal. Read Does Great Literature Make Us Better?
November 3, 2016
Finish the movie "The Good Lie"
Genre notes. Quiz on notes next class
Spooky Story rough draft due: students read each other's stories and critique. Stories must employ at least 4 literary elements (ie. metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, sensory imagery, onomatopoeia, repetition)
Peer edit Spooky Story rough draft
Spooky Story typed, rough draft due next class: must be typed, double spaced, at least one page, title, Times New Roman font style, 12-point font size
Journal Prompt: Write a paragraph comparing the movie "The Good Lie" to the book A Long Walk to Water. Which structure--movie or book--better created tension and insight into cultural differences between Americans and Sudanese? Provide evidence to support your claim.
Genre notes. Quiz on notes next class
Spooky Story rough draft due: students read each other's stories and critique. Stories must employ at least 4 literary elements (ie. metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, sensory imagery, onomatopoeia, repetition)
Peer edit Spooky Story rough draft
Spooky Story typed, rough draft due next class: must be typed, double spaced, at least one page, title, Times New Roman font style, 12-point font size
Journal Prompt: Write a paragraph comparing the movie "The Good Lie" to the book A Long Walk to Water. Which structure--movie or book--better created tension and insight into cultural differences between Americans and Sudanese? Provide evidence to support your claim.
November 1, 2016
Read The Wheel of Wasted Souls
Discuss literary elements in story: metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, sensory imagery, onomatopoeia, repetition
Handout "Creative Writing Prompts: Horror"
Begin rough draft of Spooky Story--read each other's introductions
Rough Draft of Spooky Story due next class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write about your best Halloween. What made it so great? Then, write about your worst Halloween. Read "5 burning Halloween Controversies." What is the purpose of the article? Are the points made by the author clear and convincing? Should celebrating Halloween continue?
Discuss literary elements in story: metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, sensory imagery, onomatopoeia, repetition
Handout "Creative Writing Prompts: Horror"
Begin rough draft of Spooky Story--read each other's introductions
Rough Draft of Spooky Story due next class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write about your best Halloween. What made it so great? Then, write about your worst Halloween. Read "5 burning Halloween Controversies." What is the purpose of the article? Are the points made by the author clear and convincing? Should celebrating Halloween continue?
October 28, 2016
Watch The Good Lie movie
Write a paragraph comparing the movie to the book A Long Walk to Water. Which structure (movie or book) better created tension and insight into cultural differences? Provide evidence to support your claim.
Write a paragraph comparing the movie to the book A Long Walk to Water. Which structure (movie or book) better created tension and insight into cultural differences? Provide evidence to support your claim.
October 26, 2016
Test on A Long Walk to Water
Watch "The Lost Boys in Sudan" 60 Minutes special on youtube.com (life after A Long Walk to Water)
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Water is our most precious resource. Do you agree or disagree? How do you show your understanding of the value of water? Besides water, what are some other "luxuries" that we enjoy in America (as opposed to living in Africa)?
Watch "The Lost Boys in Sudan" 60 Minutes special on youtube.com (life after A Long Walk to Water)
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Water is our most precious resource. Do you agree or disagree? How do you show your understanding of the value of water? Besides water, what are some other "luxuries" that we enjoy in America (as opposed to living in Africa)?
October 19, 2016
Book Reports due--presentations in class
Final, typed "Survival" essay due
Finish reading A Long Walk to Water or read personal novel
Student/teacher conferences
*Last day to hand in missing work!!!
Final, typed "Survival" essay due
Finish reading A Long Walk to Water or read personal novel
Student/teacher conferences
*Last day to hand in missing work!!!
October 17, 2016
Book Reports due--presentations in class
"Survival Essay" typed, rough draft due
Examine a model essay for A Long Walk to Water "Nya's challenges"
Students edit each other's essays using Explanatory Essay rubric
Final, typed essay due next class
No Journal
"Survival Essay" typed, rough draft due
Examine a model essay for A Long Walk to Water "Nya's challenges"
Students edit each other's essays using Explanatory Essay rubric
Final, typed essay due next class
No Journal
October 13, 2016
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 15-18
Survival Anchor Chart due
Explanatory introduction paragraph due
Peer edit introduction
"Survival" Explanatory Essay: Write 2 body paragraphs in class. Then write conclusion
Examine an essay on Nya's challenges
Review the rubric for "Survival" essay
Homework: Typed rough draft of explanatory essay due next class
Book Reports due next class
Journal Check: 16 hammer-stamped entries due
Survival Anchor Chart due
Explanatory introduction paragraph due
Peer edit introduction
"Survival" Explanatory Essay: Write 2 body paragraphs in class. Then write conclusion
Examine an essay on Nya's challenges
Review the rubric for "Survival" essay
Homework: Typed rough draft of explanatory essay due next class
Book Reports due next class
Journal Check: 16 hammer-stamped entries due
October 11, 2016
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 11-14
Work on "Survival Anchor Chart"
Write thesis sentence and introduction for A Long Walk to Water paper. Due next class
Pre-test assessment on logical fallacy, ethos, pathos, logos, claim, support, warrant
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain. *Character is born of adversity. *Without war, there is no peace. *All is fair in war
Work on "Survival Anchor Chart"
Write thesis sentence and introduction for A Long Walk to Water paper. Due next class
Pre-test assessment on logical fallacy, ethos, pathos, logos, claim, support, warrant
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain. *Character is born of adversity. *Without war, there is no peace. *All is fair in war
October 7, 2016
Book Report handout. Book Reports due October 17th
Read "Right to Education" and complete Literary Circle
Read A Long Walk to Water chpt. 8-10
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *Government's job is to make laws and make people obey them. *War is a necessary evil. *The differences between right and wrong are very clear"
Read "Right to Education" and complete Literary Circle
Read A Long Walk to Water chpt. 8-10
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *Government's job is to make laws and make people obey them. *War is a necessary evil. *The differences between right and wrong are very clear"
October 5, 2016
Due: "Oranges" poem annotation and answers
Survival Anchor handout. Fill in boxes while reading A Long Walk to Water
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 5-7
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: A "theme"of a book is a message or lesson the author is trying to convey. What "theme" or message is Linda Sue Parks trying to convey in A Long Walk to Water? Does her theme apply to your life in any way? If so, how?
Survival Anchor handout. Fill in boxes while reading A Long Walk to Water
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 5-7
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: A "theme"of a book is a message or lesson the author is trying to convey. What "theme" or message is Linda Sue Parks trying to convey in A Long Walk to Water? Does her theme apply to your life in any way? If so, how?
October 3, 2016
Due: Grammar Practice 11.1 and 13.8-10
Watch A Lack of Clean Water in Sudan and War in Sudan on YouTube
Take notes from the documentaries
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 3-4
"Oranges" poem: Due next class (make sure you annotate the poem as well as answer the questions)
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *A government's job is to help its people when they can't help themselves. *Man must care for himself first before he can help others. *When a government is corrupt, people must rebel"
Watch A Lack of Clean Water in Sudan and War in Sudan on YouTube
Take notes from the documentaries
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 3-4
"Oranges" poem: Due next class (make sure you annotate the poem as well as answer the questions)
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *A government's job is to help its people when they can't help themselves. *Man must care for himself first before he can help others. *When a government is corrupt, people must rebel"
September 29, 2016
Due: Grammar practice 10.7 and 11.3
Sabina is like Nya
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 1-3
Grammar Practice 11.1 Subjects and Predicates, 13.8-10 Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *Government's most important job is to protect its people." *A leader is born, not made." *Man will behave badly without laws"
Sabina is like Nya
Read A Long Walk to Water chpts. 1-3
Grammar Practice 11.1 Subjects and Predicates, 13.8-10 Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *Government's most important job is to protect its people." *A leader is born, not made." *Man will behave badly without laws"
September 27, 2016
Due: 2 paragraphs on poem Father and Son. 1st paragraph is a summary (minimum 4 sentences). 2nd paragraph is a comparison with excerpt from House on Mango Street and Nelson Mandela's quote and/or personal journal entry (minimum 7 sentences)
Introduction of A Long Walk to Water: 2 youtube videos of Linda Sue Parks (author) and Salva (main character)
Grammar Practice 10.7 Subordinating Conjunctions and 11.3 Compound Subjects and Predicates
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *Man is basically good. *Government should solve its people's problems. *Force may be needed to get things done
Introduction of A Long Walk to Water: 2 youtube videos of Linda Sue Parks (author) and Salva (main character)
Grammar Practice 10.7 Subordinating Conjunctions and 11.3 Compound Subjects and Predicates
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Write agree or disagree to the following statements. Then, explain your reasoning. *Man is basically good. *Government should solve its people's problems. *Force may be needed to get things done
September 23, 2016
Watch Cat Stevens's performance of Father and Son
Text Set: Annotate, Summarize, and Analyze Father and Son poem; Compare and Contrast to House on Mango Street and quote by Nelson Mandela. (Remember journal prompt concerning people going and coming back?)
Write a paragraph comparing yourself to the son in Father and Son poem and Esperanza in House on Mango Street
Students share writing with a partner; then, partners raise hand if they heard a well-written paragraph--share with class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Describe your relationship with your parents. Do you get along with them? Are you ready to leave your home as soon as you become an adult? Explain
Text Set: Annotate, Summarize, and Analyze Father and Son poem; Compare and Contrast to House on Mango Street and quote by Nelson Mandela. (Remember journal prompt concerning people going and coming back?)
Write a paragraph comparing yourself to the son in Father and Son poem and Esperanza in House on Mango Street
Students share writing with a partner; then, partners raise hand if they heard a well-written paragraph--share with class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Describe your relationship with your parents. Do you get along with them? Are you ready to leave your home as soon as you become an adult? Explain
September 21, 2016
Literary Devices test
Grade test in class
Read personal novel
No Journal Prompt
Grade test in class
Read personal novel
No Journal Prompt
September 19, 2016
Examine Mango Street posters of themes and discuss
Grade Practice Literary Devices
Literary Devices test next class
Group work and Literature Circle Role Sheet handout with article, "Reading Makes Us Smarter"
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Can you think of people in your life who have left and then come back--college, military, mission? Who changed--the person who left or those left behind?
Grade Practice Literary Devices
Literary Devices test next class
Group work and Literature Circle Role Sheet handout with article, "Reading Makes Us Smarter"
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Can you think of people in your life who have left and then come back--college, military, mission? Who changed--the person who left or those left behind?
September 15, 2016
Finish group writing of themes for each Mango Street vignette
Continue discussion of theme, literary devices, denotation, connotation, and inference
Finish Practice Literary Devices handout--due next class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Read the article, "Reading Literature Makes Us Smarter." Annotate the article while reading. Ask questions. Then, write in your journal the answers to those questions. One question should be, "What is the main idea of the article?" You need to ask 5 more questions and write the answers in your journals.
Continue discussion of theme, literary devices, denotation, connotation, and inference
Finish Practice Literary Devices handout--due next class
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Read the article, "Reading Literature Makes Us Smarter." Annotate the article while reading. Ask questions. Then, write in your journal the answers to those questions. One question should be, "What is the main idea of the article?" You need to ask 5 more questions and write the answers in your journals.
September 13, 2016
Annodating exercise--"The Way It Is"--due (10 questions and 10 answers)
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 84-102. Read last vignette together as a class and discuss
Groups of 4 write down themes (lessons learned) for each Mango Street vignette on butcher paper
Practice Literary Devices with Mango Street quotations
Finish notes on Literary devices. Begin Practice Literary Devices handout
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: What parts of your life would you most like to escape? Can you escape those elements at some point in your life? If so, how? If not, why not?
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 84-102. Read last vignette together as a class and discuss
Groups of 4 write down themes (lessons learned) for each Mango Street vignette on butcher paper
Practice Literary Devices with Mango Street quotations
Finish notes on Literary devices. Begin Practice Literary Devices handout
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: What parts of your life would you most like to escape? Can you escape those elements at some point in your life? If so, how? If not, why not?
September 9, 2016
Finish notes on Literary Devices
"The Way It Is" poem: Anno-"dating" exercise. Write 10 questions for the poem and answer the questions. Due next class
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 81-83
Complete Assessment Part 3
The Breakfast Club video clip
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Describe a situation where you once felt really out of place or uncomfortable. Why did you feel this way? What does the word "outcast" mean? What kinds of attributes make people into outcasts? Why must society have outcasts?
"The Way It Is" poem: Anno-"dating" exercise. Write 10 questions for the poem and answer the questions. Due next class
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 81-83
Complete Assessment Part 3
The Breakfast Club video clip
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Describe a situation where you once felt really out of place or uncomfortable. Why did you feel this way? What does the word "outcast" mean? What kinds of attributes make people into outcasts? Why must society have outcasts?
September 7, 2016
Assessment Part 2 due
Read article "The Teenage Brain" and discuss--claim and evidence
Notes on Literary Devices
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Should parents raise their teenage girls in the same way that they raise their teenage boys? Why or why not? What rules should be the same for girls and boys? What should be different?
Read article "The Teenage Brain" and discuss--claim and evidence
Notes on Literary Devices
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Should parents raise their teenage girls in the same way that they raise their teenage boys? Why or why not? What rules should be the same for girls and boys? What should be different?
September 2, 2016
Work on Assessment Part 2
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 39-55
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: How is becoming a teenager (physically, mentally, and emotionally) like moving into a new house/apartment? Compare the experiences of moving into a new house/apartment to the experiences of being a teenager.
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 39-55
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: How is becoming a teenager (physically, mentally, and emotionally) like moving into a new house/apartment? Compare the experiences of moving into a new house/apartment to the experiences of being a teenager.
August 31, 2016
School pictures in auditorium
Assessment Part 1 due
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 26-38
Assessment Part 2
Denotation and Connotation powerpoint
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: In what areas of your life are you most free to do what you like? In what areas of your life do you have the least freedom? Consider the roles gender, race, religion, education, class, age, and upbringing play in limiting an individual's personal freedom.
Assessment Part 1 due
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 26-38
Assessment Part 2
Denotation and Connotation powerpoint
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: In what areas of your life are you most free to do what you like? In what areas of your life do you have the least freedom? Consider the roles gender, race, religion, education, class, age, and upbringing play in limiting an individual's personal freedom.
August 29, 2016
Final Draft of "Getting to Know You" due (Prompts MUST be typed)
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 12-25
Assessment Part 1
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Is living in a house your family owns different from living in a house or apartment your family rents? How? Are renters, owners, and homeless people all considered equal citizens in America? Why or why not? Tent City video clip
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 12-25
Assessment Part 1
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: Is living in a house your family owns different from living in a house or apartment your family rents? How? Are renters, owners, and homeless people all considered equal citizens in America? Why or why not? Tent City video clip
August 25, 2016
Contact Information Sheet Due
Rough Draft of "Getting to Know You" due
Introduction of Sandra Cisneros and House on Mango Street
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 3-11
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: What is the personal significance of your name (first, middle, and last)? Does your name mean different things to you, your family, and your friends? What are your nicknames? What do your nicknames mean to you and those who call you those nicknames?
Rough Draft of "Getting to Know You" due
Introduction of Sandra Cisneros and House on Mango Street
Read House on Mango Street pgs. 3-11
Read personal novel
Journal Prompt: What is the personal significance of your name (first, middle, and last)? Does your name mean different things to you, your family, and your friends? What are your nicknames? What do your nicknames mean to you and those who call you those nicknames?
August 23, 2016
"Getting to Know You" game
"Getting to Know You" assignment: American Express print ad
Disclosure Document
Contact Information Sheet Homework
"Getting to Know You" assignment: American Express print ad
Disclosure Document
Contact Information Sheet Homework