Tuesday, November 29, 2011



Does that look like George (if the hat was black) or what?

1. Get book and folder.
2. CST
3. Correct POV Assignment
4. Read 15 minutes of By the Waters of Babylon

Homework: Outside reading

Monday, November 28, 2011

Objective: The students will be able to tell what the three types of point of view are and identify which type is used in stories that we have read.

You need your Lit Book and Folder!!!!

1. CST
2. Notes
3. Assignment "Point of View"

Homework: Book report is due January 19th.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Objective: The students will continue the video and will write a comparison contrast essay in which they discuss the major differences in the plot and characters to the book.

1. Continue Movie The Count of Monte Cristo.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Objective: The students will continue the video and will write a comparison contrast essay in which they discuss the major differences in the plot and characters to the book.

1. Continue Move The Count of Monte Cristo.

Homework: Finish novel.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Objective: The students will learn what an Archetype Hero is, then see one portrayed in The Count of MOnte Cristo.

1. Get folder.
2. Monte Cristo Notes
3. Begin the movie.

Homework: Outside Book

Monday, November 14, 2011

Objective: The students will write their Final Draft of their paper. It will be clean, neat, proof read and edited. It will show two weeks of thought, planning and GREAT writing.

1. You have all period to write your final draft.

Note: Sub Tomorrow. Be good. Or lose points for the day. Juan. Last time your name was left so be good!

Period 3-5.... If you are good, then we will watch a movie (The Count of Monte Cristo) on Thursday and Friday. If you are bad, we will do boring, quiet, individual book work.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Objective: The students will compose the first draft or their essay.

1. Activity 19. Compose First Draft.

2. Activity 21: Develop the Content: After you write your draft. Look over these suggestions to see where you may be able to add detail to your draft.


Here's how I would set up the essay:

Intro (Inverted Triangle with the quote and thesis)
Body 1: He says. Summarize his main points
Body 2: I say: Best Point
Body 3: i SAY: Second best point
Body 4: Counter Argument
Close: Bigger Picture

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Objective: The students will compose the first draft or their essay.

1. Activity 19. Compose First Draft.
2. Activity 20: Organizing the Essay. Read the suggestions before you start writing. There are some good hints.
3. Activity 21: Develop the Content: After you write your draft. Look over these suggestions to see where you may be able to add detail to your draft.


Here's how I would set up the essay:

Intro (Inverted TRiangle with the quote and thesisi)
Body 1: He says. Summarize his main points
Body 2: I say: Best Point
Body 3: i SAY: Second best point
Body 4: Counter Argument
Close: Bigger Picture

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Objective: The students will begin brainstorming and outlining their thoughts to complete Writing Assignment #3 in Activity 16 from the CSU Packet.

1. Get folders and CSU Packet/Journals.
2. Activity 16. We are doing Essay 3. Read and discuss the prompt.
3. Activity 17. 10 minute Free Write and Essay Organizer
4. Activity 18. Form your Thesis.

I want all papers from the returned work folder GONE and placed in your folders by the end of the period! They are out of CONTROL.

Monday, November 07, 2011

Objective: The students will learn how to use quotes properly in their writing.

1. Get folder. CSU Packet. Journal.

Today's info is difficult to understand, so you have to pay attention, think, and listen!!!!

2. Quote Notes and Examples
3. Activity 13 B

Friday, November 04, 2011

Objective: The students will look at the essay and see which mode of persuasion in used predominately (Ethos, Pathos, Logos).

Congratulations (Late) Water Polo! Also JV Football for beating North!

1. Get folders and CSU Packets
2. Sad Dog Commercial
3. Discuss Chapters 51-60. Stump the Teacher Assignment/Activity (Next Friday)
4. Ethos, Pathos, Logos CSU Activity #12.


Have a great weekend.

Thursday, November 03, 2011

Objective: The students will "Reciprocal Teach" the essay "Leopard Man" and then reread the essay labeling all the parts.

1. Get folder and CSU Packet/Journal.
2. Assign Groups and Paragraphs (9 Total)
3. Complete Activity 6B: Reread assigned paragraph and discuss
Circle and List any important vocabulary
Write a 1-2 sentence summary
Make a list of important vocabulary
Present your notes to the class.
4. Activity 7 Skip
5. Activity 8. Reread Essay and label:
Intro
Issue or problem addressed
Author's main arguments
Authors Examples
Conclusion

Homework: Have you gotten your new outside book?

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Objective: The students will read the essay on "The Leopard Man" and complete activity 6A in their journals.

1. Get folders. Take out CSU Packet and Journals.
2. Go over Activity 4 All Parts
3. First Read of Essay: "Reading with the Grain": Goal: Understand the essay and confirm earlier predictions.
4. Complete 6A in Journals.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Objective: The students will complete Activities 2-5 of CSU Expository Unit and read Chapter 47 of The Count of Monte Cristo.

1. Good Morning. Get your folders only. Take out Journal and CSU Packet.
2. Continue Activity 2 using pictures from computer.
3. Discuss vocabulary definitions 1-10 from yesterday.
4. Activity 3 in journal.
5. Activity 4 in Journal.
6. Finish vocabulary 11-20.