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
All of Mr. Warren's AP Literature classes will use this site as a daily log of activities and subjects taught.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
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.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Objective: Students will know how to pull important information from literature and set up an outline.
Date: January 11, 2006
Both documents for today on Weblockers
Periods 1 and 4 (Get notebook lit book)
1. Satire Review/Share the satire that you found at home
2. “RMS Titanic” Outline and reading completion
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home for book report due January 18, 2006
Periods 3
1. Turn in your Original Satire
2. Satire Review (Due Friday)
3. “RMS Titanic” Reading and Outline
4. Homework is outside Reading
Date: January 11, 2006
Both documents for today on Weblockers
Periods 1 and 4 (Get notebook lit book)
1. Satire Review/Share the satire that you found at home
2. “RMS Titanic” Outline and reading completion
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home for book report due January 18, 2006
Periods 3
1. Turn in your Original Satire
2. Satire Review (Due Friday)
3. “RMS Titanic” Reading and Outline
4. Homework is outside 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!
Friday, December 09, 2005
Objective: Students will know how author’s develop a main point in non-fiction, similar to the way authors of fiction develop a theme.
Date: December 9, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1. Complete “Man in the Water” reading and activity
2. Add your article to the assignment (use mine for less credit)
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 3
1. CAT6 # whatever
2. Hand in CAT6 11-20 packet
3. Go over Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
4. Man in the Water Handout
4. Reading Man in the Water and Assignment
1. Homework: New Outside Book
Date: December 9, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1. Complete “Man in the Water” reading and activity
2. Add your article to the assignment (use mine for less credit)
3. Homework: You all should be reading your last novel of the semester at home!
Period 3
1. CAT6 # whatever
2. Hand in CAT6 11-20 packet
3. Go over Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
4. Man in the Water Handout
4. Reading Man in the Water and Assignment
1. Homework: New Outside Book
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
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
Friday, December 02, 2005
Objective: Students will know all write a character analysis essay (Writing Standard 2.4)
Date: December 2, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Theme Assignment
2) Test Monday on The Good Earth
3) Complete Study Guide Questions on The Good Earth
Period 3
1. Go over The Bass, the River questions
2. “It’s Raining” poem and writing
3. Essay Prompt discussion and activity (Essay Due Wednesday)
4. Complete Extra Credit Study Guide Questions
5. Test Monday on The Good Earth
Date: December 2, 2005
Periods 1 and 4
1) Theme Assignment
2) Test Monday on The Good Earth
3) Complete Study Guide Questions on The Good Earth
Period 3
1. Go over The Bass, the River questions
2. “It’s Raining” poem and writing
3. Essay Prompt discussion and activity (Essay Due Wednesday)
4. Complete Extra Credit Study Guide Questions
5. Test Monday on The Good Earth
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
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
Friday, November 18, 2005
Date: November 18, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. District Test on Lit Chapter 3: Point of View
2. Homework: Reading according to schedule
3. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Periods 3
1. Good Earth Quiz Chapters 13-17
2. District Test Chapter 3 “Point of View”
3. Group Activity Good Earth Chapters Study Guide Questions
4. Homework: Keep up with reading schedule and study guide
Period 1 and 4
1. District Test on Lit Chapter 3: Point of View
2. Homework: Reading according to schedule
3. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Periods 3
1. Good Earth Quiz Chapters 13-17
2. District Test Chapter 3 “Point of View”
3. Group Activity Good Earth Chapters Study Guide Questions
4. Homework: Keep up with reading schedule and study guide
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
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Objective: Students will know the details of the plot in The Good Earth (Reading Standards 3.1-3.9)
Date: November 16, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 8-13
2. Interactive Reader “Calling Home”
3. Homework: Reading according to schedule
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #15
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 3-8 and Chapters 9-13
3. District-wide Disaster Drill (worth 100 points!)
a) Duck and Cover until signal
b) Line up and follow sign leader to soccer field spot
c) Stay in line for roll on field
d) Stay together as a class. Don’t wander around.
4. Homework: Reading from The Good Earth
Date: November 16, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 8-13
2. Interactive Reader “Calling Home”
3. Homework: Reading according to schedule
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #15
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 3-8 and Chapters 9-13
3. District-wide Disaster Drill (worth 100 points!)
a) Duck and Cover until signal
b) Line up and follow sign leader to soccer field spot
c) Stay in line for roll on field
d) Stay together as a class. Don’t wander around.
4. Homework: Reading from The Good Earth
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
Wednesday, November 02, 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
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
BOOK REPORTS are DUE MONDAY! Since this is a long term assignment, I will not accept late papers, even if you are absent! So be sure to get it here with the book. If you are absent, e mail the report to me by MONDAY afternoon. If it is not here by 2:30, you will get a ZERO out of 400 points! OUCH! That will hurt!
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.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Objective: Students will know expectations of writing for all future essays (Writing strategies 1.1-1.9)
Date: October 21, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Get folder and interactive reader
2. Writing discussion
3. Complete “By the Waters of Babylon”
4. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
5. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
Date: October 21, 2005
Period 1, 3 and 4
1. Get folder and interactive reader
2. Writing discussion
3. Complete “By the Waters of Babylon”
4. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
5. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
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
Friday, October 14, 2005
Objective: Students will know the difference between independent and subordinate clauses in writing (Writing Strategies Standard 1.5)
Date: October 14, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder, Holt Handbook and Big Lit Book
2. Go over Exercise 1 and 2 on pages 450-451 Holt Handbook
3. Read aloud “By Any Other Name” page 113-118
4. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
5. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
Periods 2-5
1. CAT6 #9
2. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
3. Holt Handbook: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
4. Read aloud “By Any Other Name”
5. “Reflections Contest Entry” 100 points extra credit due Oct. 23
6. Homework: Outside Book
Date: October 14, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder, Holt Handbook and Big Lit Book
2. Go over Exercise 1 and 2 on pages 450-451 Holt Handbook
3. Read aloud “By Any Other Name” page 113-118
4. Homework: Outside Book (Halloween is coming fast!)
5. Extra Credit Assignment “Reflections Contest Entry” due Oct. 23
Periods 2-5
1. CAT6 #9
2. Complete “Two Kinds” assignment
3. Holt Handbook: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
4. Read aloud “By Any Other Name”
5. “Reflections Contest Entry” 100 points extra credit due Oct. 23
6. Homework: Outside Book
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
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Objective: Students will create a character sketch that uses the four methods of characterization (Reading Lit Analysis 3.4)
Date: October 5, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Share yesterday’s character sketch
2. Chapter 1 and 2 Active Vote Quiz (20 points)
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Chapter 1 and 2 Active Vote Quiz (20 points)
3. Go over Characterization Notes
4. Direct to Indirect Writing
5. Score “Everyday Use” if I haven’t yet. Begin “Mary” Interactive Readers
6. Homework: Book Report Due in 25 days!
Date: October 5, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Share yesterday’s character sketch
2. Chapter 1 and 2 Active Vote Quiz (20 points)
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Chapter 1 and 2 Active Vote Quiz (20 points)
3. Go over Characterization Notes
4. Direct to Indirect Writing
5. Score “Everyday Use” if I haven’t yet. Begin “Mary” Interactive Readers
6. Homework: Book Report Due in 25 days!
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.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Objective: Students will know the four methods of characterization (Reading Lit Analysis 3.4)
Date: September 30, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Character Notes
2. “Everyday Use” Interactive Reader Completion of Activities at end
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Lit Notes on Character
3. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use”
Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 30, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Character Notes
2. “Everyday Use” Interactive Reader Completion of Activities at end
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Lit Notes on Character
3. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use”
Homework: Outside Book
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
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to write an effective intro paragraph (Writing Strategies Standard 1.1)
Date: September 28, 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 completion
2. Character Notes
3. “Everyday Use” Interactive Reader p. 54-58
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” and “Long Way Home” Essay Prompt Discussion
3. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” vocabulary
4. Character Notes
5. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” p. 54-58
Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 28, 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 completion
2. Character Notes
3. “Everyday Use” Interactive Reader p. 54-58
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” and “Long Way Home” Essay Prompt Discussion
3. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” vocabulary
4. Character Notes
5. 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
Friday, September 23, 2005
Objective: Students will know how to write an effective intro paragraph (Writing Strategies Standard 1.1)
Date: September 23, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Hand in Intro Paragraphs
2. Chapter 1 Review: Lit Book pages 66-71
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment Discussion
2. Writing Notes
3. Intro Paragraph Writing
4. Chapter 1 Review: Lit Book pages 66-71
Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 23, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Hand in Intro Paragraphs
2. Chapter 1 Review: Lit Book pages 66-71
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 2 and 5
1. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment Discussion
2. Writing Notes
3. Intro Paragraph Writing
4. Chapter 1 Review: Lit Book pages 66-71
Homework: Outside Book
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
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Objective: Students will know the importance of a solid thesis to all essay writing (Writing Strategies Standard 1.1)
Date: September 21, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Hand in Thesis Writing for 100 pts.
2. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. CAT6 #4
3. Thesis Writing
4. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment
Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 21, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Hand in Thesis Writing for 100 pts.
2. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
Homework: Outside Reading
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. CAT6 #4
3. Thesis Writing
4. “Long Way Home” Active Reading and Assignment
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
Wednesday, September 14, 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 14, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st draft.
2. Discuss Style Guide for Successful Writing on Weblockrz
3. Interactive Reader Page complete story
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #3
2. Complete “The Pedestrian”
3. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st drafts
4. Discuss Style Guide for Successful Writing available on Weblockrz
5. Interactive Reader “The Love Letter”
6. Homework: Outside Book at least ½ hour
Date: September 14, 2005
Period 1 and 4
1. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st draft.
2. Discuss Style Guide for Successful Writing on Weblockrz
3. Interactive Reader Page complete story
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #3
2. Complete “The Pedestrian”
3. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st drafts
4. Discuss Style Guide for Successful Writing available on Weblockrz
5. Interactive Reader “The Love Letter”
6. Homework: Outside Book at least ½ hour
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 8, 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 8, 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 to the Julius Caesar review game. be sure to print out your score for credit.
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
Warren
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
Warren
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Monday, March 21, 2005
Monday, March 07, 2005
Monday, February 28, 2005
I need to be sure to keep this up!
Today we had a short day because of the assemblies.
Person of the Year essays are due Wednesday. We will start back up with Juilus Caesar tomorrow too by finishing Act I.
Start thinking of what we can do for the Shakespeare Festival. We want it to be good, fun and educational.
Don't for get book reports due on March 17! Later Warren
Today we had a short day because of the assemblies.
Person of the Year essays are due Wednesday. We will start back up with Juilus Caesar tomorrow too by finishing Act I.
Start thinking of what we can do for the Shakespeare Festival. We want it to be good, fun and educational.
Don't for get book reports due on March 17! Later Warren
Monday, January 10, 2005
Hello Everyone!Today you have a sub and will be working in the interactive reader. Please complete "An Evening with Abuela" and "Grandma Ling" activities and test practice.
Remember that your final book report is due ten days from today. Be sure to finish your books and complete the book report. The format is available on Weblockrz.
Be good for the sub! Later Warren
Remember that your final book report is due ten days from today. Be sure to finish your books and complete the book report. The format is available on Weblockrz.
Be good for the sub! Later Warren
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Monday, November 29, 2004
Monday, November 22, 2004
Period 1 Monday
Today we started our novel that we will read as a class. It is called The Good Earth and was written by Pearl Buck.
1) Power Point into of the author and novel.
2) "The Parable of Plain People" by Pearl Buck as an intro story into the novel. Active read the story for tomorrow's class.
Have a great day! Warren
Today we started our novel that we will read as a class. It is called The Good Earth and was written by Pearl Buck.
1) Power Point into of the author and novel.
2) "The Parable of Plain People" by Pearl Buck as an intro story into the novel. Active read the story for tomorrow's class.
Have a great day! Warren
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Monday, November 08, 2004
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Good Morning Class! I bet you miss me huh!? Please make sure to respect the sub and follow all class rules.
Today we start Chapter 3 of our Literature Anthology. Our first assignment is in the interactive reader. It is titled "By the Waters of Babylon" and you need to do all margin activities as well as end activities. If it is not finished in class, do it as homwork.
Have a great day! Mr. Warren
Today we start Chapter 3 of our Literature Anthology. Our first assignment is in the interactive reader. It is titled "By the Waters of Babylon" and you need to do all margin activities as well as end activities. If it is not finished in class, do it as homwork.
Have a great day! Mr. Warren
Monday, October 25, 2004
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Today we did a group activity after CAT6 #8 which focused on Denotations and Connotations of words. Then we saw a clip from the movie called "Mystery, Alaska" (good movie, watch it sometime!). The group activity will be completed tomorrow with the presentations of group poems and posters.
Remember book reports are due November 2 and I can't take late papers!
Warren
Remember book reports are due November 2 and I can't take late papers!
Warren
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Monday, October 11, 2004
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Periods 1 and 4
Today we discussed the proper format for the book report and handed out a sample of what it looks like. They are due on November 2, 2004 and remember that there will be no late reports accepted.
We also took an in class test on the reading of "Everyday Use" and it is due on Monday. If you did not complete it in class, it is due on Monday.
Have a great weekend! Warren
Today we discussed the proper format for the book report and handed out a sample of what it looks like. They are due on November 2, 2004 and remember that there will be no late reports accepted.
We also took an in class test on the reading of "Everyday Use" and it is due on Monday. If you did not complete it in class, it is due on Monday.
Have a great weekend! Warren
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Monday, October 04, 2004
Friday, October 01, 2004
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