Objective: The students will complete Activities 1-2 and some vocabulary from the CSU Expository Writing Unit.

Good Morning! Get folders only.

1. Hand out packets
2. Make your "Journal"
3. Activity 1 (Ten Minutes. Both Questions in Journal)
4. Activity 2 Discussion and Questions in Journal)
5. Activity 5. First 10 words.

Homework: Write a five paragraph paper on the essay prompt given to you. Typed. Due tomorrow.

Objective: The students will review all key concepts and stories from Lit Book Chapter 2 for tomorrow's test.

1. Get lit book and folders
1A. CST
3. Chapter 2 Review (100 point assignment). Handout and Lit pages 130-134.

If time: Essay Rewrite Conferences.

Objective: The students will work with the characters and plot from the short story "By Any Other Name."

1. Get books and folders
2. CST
3. By Any Other Name assignment

Homework: New outside book. You MUST get it approved. No more children's books will be given credit!!!!!!!

Objective: The students will go over vocabulary and then read "BY Any Other Name."

1. Get folders and books
2. CST 22
3. Go over vocab word denotations
4. Read story

Homework New outside Book.

Objective: Students will discuss "Two Kinds" and see that excerpt from the book. They will also know words for this week's story.

1. Get books and folders
2. Rewrites? They are due by Wednesday.
3. CST
4. Go over "Two Kinds" questions
5. Video clip
6. Vocabulary from "By Any Other Name"

Homework: You all have another outside book due at the end of the semester.

Objective: The students will complete "Two Kinds" vocabulary lesson while individual students will be asessed on their outside reading.


2. Complete "Two Kinds" Questions and Writing
3. When called: Bring
a) Book
b) Report
c) something to write with

Homework: Just have a great, relaxing weekend. Duck Game at 12:00 on FSN.

Objective: The students will complete reading "Two Kinds" and analyze the two main characters.

1. Get folders and lit books.

Character sketch: Highlight each example (physical des, TWA of Char, TWA of OTHER)

2. Open to page 104 where we left off.
3. Finish reading

Book Report DUE FRIDAY!!!!!!

Objective: The students will complete vocabulary to turn in tomorrow. We will also start the story, "Two Kinds" and be able to tell why each character is dynamic.

Get books and folders

1. CST 20
2. Turn in CST Packet 11-20
3. Chapter 2 Notes (Dynamic and Static)
4. Read 1/2 of "Two Kinds"

Book Report, Active Read Book and Oral Questions Friday (400 Points). NO LATE WORK!!!!

The students will complete their Indirect Characterization Character Sketch and also know important vocabulary for this week's story.

1. Get folders and books
2. CST 19
3. Complete Character Sketch
4. "Two Kinds" vocabulary

Homework: Book report and Active Read Book due on Friday. No Late Papers will be graded.

The students will complete the characterization analysis and discuss how "Everyday Use" uses Local Color to create a vivid setting. Then they will begin their Character Sketch using all methods of INdirect Characterization.

1. Finish "Everyday Use" Character Analysis and Local Color
2. Begin "Direct to Indirect" Character Sketch

Homework: Book Report... Book Report... Book Report!!!!!!!!!!

Objective: The students will complete the characterization analysis and discuss how "Everyday Use" uses Local Color to create a vivid setting.

1. CST
2. Discuss the questions from "Everyday Use"
3. Complete handout on characterization and local color.

Homework: Book Report: 9 days and counting!!! Next Friday!

Objective: The students will work on drafting an original poem for the PTSA Reflections contest.

1. Get handout.
2. Copy rules and requirements: For 50 points of Extra Credit

1. Must have title:
2. Must deal with the theme: "Diversity Means..."
3. Must be original
4. Must complete an entry form
5. Must type
6. Print 3 copies
7. No names on front
8. Deadline: October 28, 2011

OR: Book Report Due in 10 Days!!!!!!!!! If you need silence, go into side room.

Objective: The students will complete reading of "Everyday Use" and be able to identify each character and determine their type.

1. Get folders and books
2. CST #17
3. Chapter 2 Notes (continued)
4. Finish story from page 80.
5. Begin assignment.

Homework: OUTSIDE BOOK. 11 DAYS Book, Book Report and Oral Questions due!

Objective: The students will know how to identify main characters and subordinate characters and discuss their characteristics in writing.

1. Get folders and books.
2. Correct Vocabulary and turn in.
3. CST
5. Chapter 2 Notes
6. Read "Everyday Use"

Homework: Book Report: DUE IN 12 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Objective: The students will know how to use all this week's vocabulary words in sentences and identify synonyms and antonyms.

1. Complete vocabulary
2. Complete "Important Words" poster


By end of the period I want the returned folder EMPTY!!!! And all assignments and tests put into proper places in folder.

Objective: The students will know important vocabulary for reading of this week's story after a short presentation from Josten's.

Would you please get your books and folders?

1. CST #15
2. Jostens Presentation
3. "Mary" and Everyday Use" vocabulary
4. Complete poster from yesterday for grade.

Objective: Students will complete a group poster of a "Found Poem" by using only a letter from Dear Abby.

1. You don't need folders or books today.
2. Video clip from Mystery, Alaska
3. Get into groups of 4 or less.
4. Get your Letter
5. Pick your topic.
6. Find words.
7. Make a poster.

Objective: The students will pass the Chapter 1 Lit test.

1. Look over and ask any questions about Chapter 1 Review.
2. Turn in Review
3. Take Chapter 1 Test
4. Perfectly Typed and Edited and Proofread essay due tomorrow. I don't want excuses about a printer not working or your computer dying. Get it here somehow!

Objective: The students will complete a review for Chapter 1 Test tomorrow.

Get books and folders.

1. CST #____
2. Chapter 1 Review. You can write all parts on the paper, including the bookwork.
3. Essay due typed on Wednesday.

New Folder and Book Rule: If your book or folder is left in a messy, sloppy way, you will lose 10 points from your grade.