Objective: Students will be able to write an original satire and publish using technology (Reading Standard 3.2 and Writing 1.8)
Date: December 4, 2006
Period 1 -5
1. CAT6 #22
2. Notes
3. Turn in “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. “Learn with Book”
5. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule Chp. 12-13
“Learn with Book”
Read the satire
1. Who is being made fun of?
2. Is the satire mean and bitter or is it supposed to be funny and light hearted? Give some examples from the text to support.
3. What change does the author want to see made in people?
4. What is the theme? Is it personal or universal?
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
All of Mr. Warren's AP Literature classes will use this site as a daily log of activities and subjects taught.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Friday, December 01, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to write about the implied thesis of “The Man in the Water” essay (Reading Standard 3.2)
Date: December 1, 2006
Period 1 and 4 (period 4 do the “Parent Information Sheet”)
1. Discuss Chapters 6-8 of The Good Earth
2. “The Man in the Water” assignment
3. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 1-5
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework: The Good Earth reading follow schedule below.
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Date: December 1, 2006
Period 1 and 4 (period 4 do the “Parent Information Sheet”)
1. Discuss Chapters 6-8 of The Good Earth
2. “The Man in the Water” assignment
3. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 1-5
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework: The Good Earth reading follow schedule below.
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Objective: Students will be able to write about the implied thesis of “The Man in the Water” essay (Reading Standard 3.2)
Date: December 1, 2006
Period 1 and 4 (period 4 do the “Parent Information Sheet”)
1. Discuss Chapters 6-8 of The Good Earth
2. “The Man in the Water” assignment
3. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 1-5
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework: The Good Earth reading follow schedule below.
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Date: December 1, 2006
Period 1 and 4 (period 4 do the “Parent Information Sheet”)
1. Discuss Chapters 6-8 of The Good Earth
2. “The Man in the Water” assignment
3. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 1-5
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework: The Good Earth reading follow schedule below.
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to write about the implied thesis of “The Man in the Water” essay (Reading Standard 3.2)
Date: November 30, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Ch. 2-5 Quiz
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 1-5
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework: The Good Earth reading follow schedule below.
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Date: November 30, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Ch. 2-5 Quiz
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #21
2. The Good Earth Quiz Chapters 1-5
3. “The Man in the Water” assignment
4. Homework: The Good Earth reading follow schedule below.
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Objective: Students will be read “The Parable of Plain People” (Reading Standard 1.2)
Date: November 29, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. The Good Earth Ch. 1 Quiz
2. “The Parable of Plain People” Active Reading
· Critique
· Theme
· Social Criticism: What change desired?
3. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Period 3
1. Check out novel
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. The Good Earth Intro
4. “The Parable of Plain People” active reading and assignment.
Vocabulary words:
1. parable
2. overlord
3. thatched
4. sober
5. famine
6. vexed
7. magistrate
8. plunder
9. marauding
10.strife
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Date: November 29, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. The Good Earth Ch. 1 Quiz
2. “The Parable of Plain People” Active Reading
· Critique
· Theme
· Social Criticism: What change desired?
3. Homework. Keep up with Good Earth reading schedule
Period 3
1. Check out novel
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. The Good Earth Intro
4. “The Parable of Plain People” active reading and assignment.
Vocabulary words:
1. parable
2. overlord
3. thatched
4. sober
5. famine
6. vexed
7. magistrate
8. plunder
9. marauding
10.strife
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Objective: Students will be read “The Parable of Plain People” (Reading Standard 1.2)
Date: November 28, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. Get your ID and check out Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. The Good Earth Intro
Period 2 and 5
1. Check out novel
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. The Good Earth Intro
4. “The Parable of Plain People” active reading and assignment.
Vocabulary words:
1. parable
2. overlord
3. thatched
4. sober
5. famine
6. vexed
7. magistrate
8. plunder
9. marauding
10.strife
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Date: November 28, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. Get your ID and check out Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. The Good Earth Intro
Period 2 and 5
1. Check out novel
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. The Good Earth Intro
4. “The Parable of Plain People” active reading and assignment.
Vocabulary words:
1. parable
2. overlord
3. thatched
4. sober
5. famine
6. vexed
7. magistrate
8. plunder
9. marauding
10.strife
The Good Earth Reading Schedule:
M: 27 T: 28 W: 29 TH: 30 F: 1
Ch. 1 Ch. 2-5 Ch. 6-8 Ch. 9-11
M: 4 T:5 W:6 TH: 7 F: 8
Ch. 12-13 Ch. 14-15 Ch. 16-18 Ch. 19-20 Ch. 21-22
M: 11 T: 12 W: 13 TH: 14 F: 15
Ch. 23-25 Ch. 26-27 Ch. 28-29 Ch. 30-31 Complete
Monday, November 27, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to say and write the denotation and connotation of words from “The Parable of Plain People” (Reading Standard 1.2)
Date: November 27, 2006
Period 1 -5
1. CAT6 #20
2. Turn in CAT6 11-20 Packet
3. “The Parable of Plain People” Vocabulary
4. Bring your ID to the next class OR buy a copy of Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth
Vocabulary words:
1. parable
2. overlord
3. thatched
4. sober
5. famine
6. vexed
7. magistrate
8. plunder
9. marauding
10.strife
Date: November 27, 2006
Period 1 -5
1. CAT6 #20
2. Turn in CAT6 11-20 Packet
3. “The Parable of Plain People” Vocabulary
4. Bring your ID to the next class OR buy a copy of Pearl Buck’s The Good Earth
Vocabulary words:
1. parable
2. overlord
3. thatched
4. sober
5. famine
6. vexed
7. magistrate
8. plunder
9. marauding
10.strife
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to identify a universal theme from a story after reading (Reading Standard 3.5)
Date: November 16, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #19
2. “The Bass, the River…” vocabulary
Period 2
1. CAT6 #19
2. Chapter 4 Notes
3. Themes assignment
4. “Catch the Moon” interactive reader
Period 5
1. CAT6 #19
2. The Bass Vocabulary
3. Read “The Bass, the River and…”
4. Complete graph for the two short stories from this week.
Date: November 16, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #19
2. “The Bass, the River…” vocabulary
Period 2
1. CAT6 #19
2. Chapter 4 Notes
3. Themes assignment
4. “Catch the Moon” interactive reader
Period 5
1. CAT6 #19
2. The Bass Vocabulary
3. Read “The Bass, the River and…”
4. Complete graph for the two short stories from this week.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to identify a universal theme from a story after reading (Reading Standard 3.5)
Date: November 15, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. Discuss and score “Catch the Moon”
2. Theme Assignment
Period 2
1. Monte Cristo Test: Argue your points.
2. Project Presentations”
3. Do we need to complete the video?
Date: November 15, 2006
Period 1 and 4
1. Discuss and score “Catch the Moon”
2. Theme Assignment
Period 2
1. Monte Cristo Test: Argue your points.
2. Project Presentations”
3. Do we need to complete the video?
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to identify a universal theme from a story after reading (Reading Standard 3.5)
Date: November 14, 2006
Period 1
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #18
3. Complete “Catch the Moon” Interactive
Period 2
1. Monte Cristo Test: Argue your points.
2. Project Presentations
3. CAT6 #17
4. Chapter 4 Notes
5. Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
Period 5
1. Interactive Reader: “Catch the Moon” complete and discuss
2. Chapter 4 Notes continued
3. Theme Assignment
4. “The Bass, the River…” Vocabulary
Date: November 14, 2006
Period 1
1. Seating Chart
2. CAT6 #18
3. Complete “Catch the Moon” Interactive
Period 2
1. Monte Cristo Test: Argue your points.
2. Project Presentations
3. CAT6 #17
4. Chapter 4 Notes
5. Interactive Reader “Catch the Moon”
Period 5
1. Interactive Reader: “Catch the Moon” complete and discuss
2. Chapter 4 Notes continued
3. Theme Assignment
4. “The Bass, the River…” Vocabulary
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
No one probably noticed, but I have not posted the last two days of class on the log. We just watched the video of Monte Cristo in order to write the essay.
Objective: Students will be able to write an expository essay explaining the archetype hero of The Count of Monte Cristo
Date: November 6, 2006
Periods 1 - 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Monte Cristo Essay
Period 2 and 3
1. CAT6 on other board. Number 15
2. Complete Video from 1:27
3. Projects
4. Test next class.
Objective: Students will be able to write an expository essay explaining the archetype hero of The Count of Monte Cristo
Date: November 6, 2006
Periods 1 - 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Monte Cristo Essay
Period 2 and 3
1. CAT6 on other board. Number 15
2. Complete Video from 1:27
3. Projects
4. Test next class.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to write an expository essay explaining the archetype hero of The Count of Monte Cristo
Date: November 3, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Continue The Count of Monte Cristo
Period 2 and 3
1. Chapter 3 Test on Point of View
2. Video
3. Monte Cristo Final on Monday
4. Projects due Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 14-15)
Date: November 3, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Continue The Count of Monte Cristo
Period 2 and 3
1. Chapter 3 Test on Point of View
2. Video
3. Monte Cristo Final on Monday
4. Projects due Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 14-15)
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to write an expository essay explaining the archetype hero of The Count of Monte Cristo
Date: November 2, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Archetype Hero notes and essay prompt
2. Begin The Count of Monte Cristo
Period 2 and 3
1. Chapter 3 Test on Point of View
2. Video
3. Monte Cristo Final on Monday
4. Projects due Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 14-15)
Date: November 2, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Archetype Hero notes and essay prompt
2. Begin The Count of Monte Cristo
Period 2 and 3
1. Chapter 3 Test on Point of View
2. Video
3. Monte Cristo Final on Monday
4. Projects due Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 14-15)
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to identify how authors use diction to create voice and point of view (Reading Standard 3.9)
Date: November 1, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Chapter 3 Test
2. Finish yesterday’s 2 page handout and turn in for points
Period 2 and 3
1. CAT6 #15
2. Chapter 3 Notes
3. “Typhoid Fever” reading and worksheet
4. Chapters 61-71 by Monday
Date: November 1, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5 (bring popcorn and drinks to next class for video)
1. Chapter 3 Test
2. Finish yesterday’s 2 page handout and turn in for points
Period 2 and 3
1. CAT6 #15
2. Chapter 3 Notes
3. “Typhoid Fever” reading and worksheet
4. Chapters 61-71 by Monday
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to identify how authors use diction to create voice and point of view (Reading Standard 3.9)
Date: October 31, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #15
2. Chapter 3 Notes
3. “Typhoid Fever” reading/listening
4. Complete the second page of the Typhoid Handout
5. Things Get Taken Away Theme Book due today.
Period 5: Chapter 3 Test
Period 2 and 3
1. CAT6 #15
2. Chapter 3 Notes
3. “Typhoid Fever” reading and worksheet
4. Chapters 61-71 by Thursday
5. Chapter 3 Test
Date: October 31, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #15
2. Chapter 3 Notes
3. “Typhoid Fever” reading/listening
4. Complete the second page of the Typhoid Handout
5. Things Get Taken Away Theme Book due today.
Period 5: Chapter 3 Test
Period 2 and 3
1. CAT6 #15
2. Chapter 3 Notes
3. “Typhoid Fever” reading and worksheet
4. Chapters 61-71 by Thursday
5. Chapter 3 Test
Monday, October 30, 2006
Objective: Students will complete a project that applies a story’s theme to life (Reading Standard 3.5)
Date: October 30, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #14
2. “Typhoid Fever”
3. Complete the Before You Read page of the Typhoid Handout
Period 3
1. CAT6 #14
2. “Stump the Teacher” Activity
3. Chapters 61-71 by Thursday
4. Complete Monte Cristo Projects
Date: October 30, 2006
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #14
2. “Typhoid Fever”
3. Complete the Before You Read page of the Typhoid Handout
Period 3
1. CAT6 #14
2. “Stump the Teacher” Activity
3. Chapters 61-71 by Thursday
4. Complete Monte Cristo Projects
Friday, October 27, 2006
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Objective: Students will identify character types in literature (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 16, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Get Lit Book and Paper
2. Chapter 2 Review for test tomorrow: Add soliloquy and monologue to memory. P. 130-135
3. Outside Book due Friday!
Periods 2 and 3
1. Discuss and hand in Chapters 31-40 Questions
2. Lit book Chapter 2 Review
3. Monte Cristo catch-up if needed.
Date: October 16, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Get Lit Book and Paper
2. Chapter 2 Review for test tomorrow: Add soliloquy and monologue to memory. P. 130-135
3. Outside Book due Friday!
Periods 2 and 3
1. Discuss and hand in Chapters 31-40 Questions
2. Lit book Chapter 2 Review
3. Monte Cristo catch-up if needed.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Objective: Students will identify character types in literature (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 13, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Read “By Any Other Name” on page 113
2. Answer Questions 1-10 on page 119
3. Outside Book
Period 3
1. Discuss Book Report Format
2. Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 31-15
3. “Two Kinds” Reading and Writing Activity
4. Complete Monte Cristo Chapters 36-40
Date: October 13, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Read “By Any Other Name” on page 113
2. Answer Questions 1-10 on page 119
3. Outside Book
Period 3
1. Discuss Book Report Format
2. Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 31-15
3. “Two Kinds” Reading and Writing Activity
4. Complete Monte Cristo Chapters 36-40
Objective: Students will identify character types in literature (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 12, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Discuss Book Report Format
2. Read “By Any Other Name” on page 113
3. Answer Questions 1-10 on page 119
Period 2
1. Discuss Book Report Format
2. Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 31-15
3. “Two Kinds” Reading and Writing Activity
4. Complete Monte Cristo Chapters 36-40
Period 5
1. CAT6 #11
2. Book Report Discussion
3. “By Any Other Name” Reading and Questions 1-10
4. Work on Book Report
Date: October 12, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Discuss Book Report Format
2. Read “By Any Other Name” on page 113
3. Answer Questions 1-10 on page 119
Period 2
1. Discuss Book Report Format
2. Monte Cristo Quiz Chapters 31-15
3. “Two Kinds” Reading and Writing Activity
4. Complete Monte Cristo Chapters 36-40
Period 5
1. CAT6 #11
2. Book Report Discussion
3. “By Any Other Name” Reading and Questions 1-10
4. Work on Book Report
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to use 10 vocabulary words correctly in exercise (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 11, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Complete “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing Assignment
Period 2
1. Correct “Two Kinds” vocabulary
2. Count of Monte Cristo Music Quiz
3. Baptism Metaphor from Monte Cristo Group Discussion
4. Character Notes and video (if time permits)
5. Chapters 31-35 Monte Cristo
Date: October 11, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Complete “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing Assignment
Period 2
1. Correct “Two Kinds” vocabulary
2. Count of Monte Cristo Music Quiz
3. Baptism Metaphor from Monte Cristo Group Discussion
4. Character Notes and video (if time permits)
5. Chapters 31-35 Monte Cristo
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to use 10 vocabulary words correctly in exercise (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 10, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
3. Start “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing Assignment
Period 2
1. Correct “Two Kinds” vocabulary
2. Count of Monte Cristo Music Quiz
3. Baptism Metaphor from Monte Cristo Group Discussion
4. “Two Kinds” Reading
5. Chapters 31-35 Monte Cristo
Period 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
Complete “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing
Date: October 10, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
3. Start “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing Assignment
Period 2
1. Correct “Two Kinds” vocabulary
2. Count of Monte Cristo Music Quiz
3. Baptism Metaphor from Monte Cristo Group Discussion
4. “Two Kinds” Reading
5. Chapters 31-35 Monte Cristo
Period 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
Complete “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing
Objective: Students will be able to use 10 vocabulary words correctly in exercise (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 10, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
3. Start “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing Assignment
Period 2
1. Correct “Two Kinds” vocabulary
2. Count of Monte Cristo Music Quiz
3. Baptism Metaphor from Monte Cristo Group Discussion
4. “Two Kinds” Reading
5. Chapters 31-35 Monte Cristo
Period 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
Complete “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing
Date: October 10, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
3. Start “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing Assignment
Period 2
1. Correct “Two Kinds” vocabulary
2. Count of Monte Cristo Music Quiz
3. Baptism Metaphor from Monte Cristo Group Discussion
4. “Two Kinds” Reading
5. Chapters 31-35 Monte Cristo
Period 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Read “Two Kinds”
Complete “Two Kinds” Questions and Writing
Objective: Students will be able to use 10 vocabulary words correctly in exercise (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 9, 2006: Reflections Extra Credit due MONDAY
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet 1-10
3. Check “Mary” Interactive
4. “Two Kinds” vocabulary exercises. Page 98 of lit book
Period 2
1. CAT6 #10
2. Packet CAT6 1-10
3. Monte Cristo Music CD Quiz
4. Discuss Questions from Study Guide 21-30
5. “Two Kinds” vocabulary
Period 3
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in Packet CAT6 1-10
3. Monte Cristo CD Music Quiz
4. Discuss Study Guide Chps. 21-30
5. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” grade and discuss
6. Notes
7. Video Clip
8. Chps. 21-30 Monte Cristo due on Monday. Discuss Chapters 21-25
9. Projects
Date: October 9, 2006: Reflections Extra Credit due MONDAY
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet 1-10
3. Check “Mary” Interactive
4. “Two Kinds” vocabulary exercises. Page 98 of lit book
Period 2
1. CAT6 #10
2. Packet CAT6 1-10
3. Monte Cristo Music CD Quiz
4. Discuss Questions from Study Guide 21-30
5. “Two Kinds” vocabulary
Period 3
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in Packet CAT6 1-10
3. Monte Cristo CD Music Quiz
4. Discuss Study Guide Chps. 21-30
5. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” grade and discuss
6. Notes
7. Video Clip
8. Chps. 21-30 Monte Cristo due on Monday. Discuss Chapters 21-25
9. Projects
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Objective: Students will discuss characters from a short story (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: October 4, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #8
2. Get Interactive Reader and discuss pages 66-69
3. Go over “Everyday Use” handout and score Interactive reader
4. Begin “Mary” page 71 of Interactive
Period 3
1A: CAT6 #8
1. Hand in Direct to Indirect
2. Hand in Chps. 11-20 Questions and discuss if needed
3. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use”
4. Chps. 21-30 Monte Cristo due on Monday.
Date: October 4, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #8
2. Get Interactive Reader and discuss pages 66-69
3. Go over “Everyday Use” handout and score Interactive reader
4. Begin “Mary” page 71 of Interactive
Period 3
1A: CAT6 #8
1. Hand in Direct to Indirect
2. Hand in Chps. 11-20 Questions and discuss if needed
3. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use”
4. Chps. 21-30 Monte Cristo due on Monday.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Objective: Students will BE GOOD FOR THE SUB!!!
Date: October 3, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Check Interactive Reader for 100 points
2. “Everyday Use” handout
3. Period 4 has counselor visit today
Period 2
1. Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 21-25
2. Everyday Use interactive reader
Period 5
1. Everyday Use handout
2. Score everyday use for 100 points
Date: October 3, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Check Interactive Reader for 100 points
2. “Everyday Use” handout
3. Period 4 has counselor visit today
Period 2
1. Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 21-25
2. Everyday Use interactive reader
Period 5
1. Everyday Use handout
2. Score everyday use for 100 points
Objective: Students will analyze characters in a short story (Reading St. 3.3)
Date: October 2, 2006:
Periods 1-5
Counselor Visit:
1. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” all margin activities and 66-68 Activities
2. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment Due Typed on Monday
3. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
4. Honors: Read through Chapter 20 of Monte Cristo
Date: October 2, 2006:
Periods 1-5
Counselor Visit:
1. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” all margin activities and 66-68 Activities
2. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment Due Typed on Monday
3. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
4. Honors: Read through Chapter 20 of Monte Cristo
Friday, September 29, 2006
Objective: Students will create a character using indirect characterization (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: September 29, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” all margin activities
2. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment Due Typed on Monday
3. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 3
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Date: September 29, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Interactive Reader “Everyday Use” all margin activities
2. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment Due Typed on Monday
3. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 3
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Objective: Students will create a character using indirect characterization (Reading Standard 3.4)
Date: September 28, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #7
2. Chapter Notes: Character
3. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
4. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 2
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Date: September 28, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #7
2. Chapter Notes: Character
3. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
4. Homework: How’s that outside book? Read it!
5. Period 5: Begin “Everyday Use” interactive reader.
Period 2
1. CAT6 #7
2. Quiz Monte Cristo Chapters 11-15
3. Discuss Chapters 11-15 and Study Guide Questions
4. Chapter 2 Notes
5. Direct to Indirect Writing Assignment
Objective: Students will review Chapter 1 test and students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 27, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Pass back and go over Chapter1 Test
2. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary (pg. 53 and 70 interactive reader)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 3
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Date: September 27, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Pass back and go over Chapter1 Test
2. “Mary” and “Everyday Use” Vocabulary (pg. 53 and 70 interactive reader)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 3
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Objective: Students will pass Chapter 1 test and students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 26 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Test
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 2
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Date: September 26 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Test
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
4. Period 5: “Mary” and Everyday Use” vocabulary (use interactive reader for words and denotations. P.53 and 70
Period 2
1. Chapter 1 Review of Notes and Writing
2. Chapter 1 Test
3. Monte Cristo Project Discussion and Rubrics
4. Monte Cristo Chapters 11-20 Study Questions
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Objective: Students will review for Chapter 1 test and students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 25, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Review (Handout and lit. book pages 66-71
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2 and 3
1. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 6-10 Quiz
2. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10 discussion and question turn in
3. Essay Prompt #2: Expository Essay
4. Long Way Home Venn Diagram Prewrite
Date: September 25, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Chapter 1 Review (Handout and lit. book pages 66-71
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2 and 3
1. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 6-10 Quiz
2. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10 discussion and question turn in
3. Essay Prompt #2: Expository Essay
4. Long Way Home Venn Diagram Prewrite
Friday, September 22, 2006
Objective: Students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 22, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Thesis Writing Assignment
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Date: September 22, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. Thesis Writing Assignment
2. Expository Essay due Tuesday (typed MLA)
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Objective: Students will write an expository essay on two short stories (Writing Standard 2.1)
Date: September 21, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #6
2. “Long Way Home” complete assignment and Venn Diagram
3. Thesis Writing Assignment
4. Expository Essay due Monday (typed MLA)
5. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Date: September 21, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #6
2. “Long Way Home” complete assignment and Venn Diagram
3. Thesis Writing Assignment
4. Expository Essay due Monday (typed MLA)
5. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. CAT6 #6
2. Thesis Writing Practice
3. Count of Monte Cristo Chps. 1-5 Quiz
4. “Long Way Home” Reading and Assignment
5. Count of Monte Cristo Chps 6-10
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Objective: Students will see how themes in literature apply to real life (Reading Standard 3.5)
Date: September 19, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2
1. Complete “The Pedestrian” Questions
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. The Count of Monte Cristro intro notes
4. Chapter 1-5 Study Guide Questions
5. Homework: Outside Book
Date: September 19, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 2
1. Complete “The Pedestrian” Questions
2. “The Pedestrian” Activity for Extra Credit
3. The Count of Monte Cristro intro notes
4. Chapter 1-5 Study Guide Questions
5. Homework: Outside Book
Objective: Students will know how tone and setting affect plots in lit. (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: September 18, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. Periods 2 and 3 Checkout Monte Cristo
2. CAT6 #5
3. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
4. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Date: September 18, 2006:
Periods 1, 4 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
3. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Period 3
1. Periods 2 and 3 Checkout Monte Cristo
2. CAT6 #5
3. “The Pedestrian” reading and assignment
4. Homework: Outside Book and Reflections
Friday, September 15, 2006
Objective: Students will use specific words to create a found poem in a group activity (Writing Standard 1.2)
Date: September 15, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. Complete Group “poster” for 100 points
3. Grade Reports for student and parent
4. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Period 3
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.2. CAT6 #53. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct4. Important Words Activity5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
6. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Date: September 15, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. Complete Group “poster” for 100 points
3. Grade Reports for student and parent
4. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Period 3
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.2. CAT6 #53. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct4. Important Words Activity5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
6. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Objective: Students will use specific words to create a found poem in a group activity (Writing Standard 1.2)
Date: September 13, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. CAT6 #5
3. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct
4. Important Words Activity
5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. Same as above 1-5
2. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Date: September 13, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Turn in signed syllabus for 100 points.
2. CAT6 #5
3. Go over Vocabulary Etymology section and correct
4. Important Words Activity
5. Homework: Reflections Entry and Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. Same as above 1-5
2. Honors we will check out The Count of Monte Cristo on Monday
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Objective: Students will identify denotations and connotations of story words (Reading St. 1.1 -1.3)
Date: September 12, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions and Discussion
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
Periods 2, 3 and 5
1. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions
2. Syllabus and Grading Discussion (due signed next class). It’s on Weblockrz.
3. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
4. Honors: Bring your ID card to check out The Count of Monte Cristo next class.
Long Way Home Vocab:
1. pilgrimage (n)
2. unseemly (adj)
3. premonition (n)
4. vaguely (adv)
5. whimsical (adj)
6. indulgent (adj)
7. rational (adj)
8. scrutinize (v)
9. subjective (adj)
10. incandescence (n)
Date: September 12, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions and Discussion
2. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
Periods 2, 3 and 5
1. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Questions
2. Syllabus and Grading Discussion (due signed next class). It’s on Weblockrz.
3. “Long Way Home” Vocabulary
4. Honors: Bring your ID card to check out The Count of Monte Cristo next class.
Long Way Home Vocab:
1. pilgrimage (n)
2. unseemly (adj)
3. premonition (n)
4. vaguely (adv)
5. whimsical (adj)
6. indulgent (adj)
7. rational (adj)
8. scrutinize (v)
9. subjective (adj)
10. incandescence (n)
Monday, September 11, 2006
Objective: Students will identify all parts of plot in a story and time sequence (Reading Standard 3.6)
Date: September 11, 2006:
Periods 1, 3 and 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader complete
3. Outside Book (100 points) and Weblockers Policy
4. Complete “Contents” questions on your own paper.
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points) and approve outside books
3. Finish Chapter 1 Notes
4. Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
Date: September 11, 2006:
Periods 1, 3 and 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader complete
3. Outside Book (100 points) and Weblockers Policy
4. Complete “Contents” questions on your own paper.
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points) and approve outside books
3. Finish Chapter 1 Notes
4. Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
Friday, September 08, 2006
Objective: Students will identify all parts of plot in a story and time sequence (Reading Standard 3.6)
Date: September 8, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
2. Outside Book (100 points)
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Date: September 8, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
2. Outside Book (100 points)
Periods 3
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Objective: Students will identify all parts of plot in a story and time sequence (Reading Standard 3.6)
Date: September 7, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #2
2. Chapter 1 Notes: Plot and Time Sequence
3. Begin “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
4. Outside Book Due Tomorrow (100 points)
Periods 2 and 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Date: September 7, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #2
2. Chapter 1 Notes: Plot and Time Sequence
3. Begin “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
4. Outside Book Due Tomorrow (100 points)
Periods 2 and 5
1. Correct Vocabulary
2. Turn in Weblockers Policy (100 points)
3. CAT6 #2
4. Chapter 2 Notes: Plot and Sequence
5. Read “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” Interactive Reader
6. Approve Outside Book (100 points)
7. Honors: Rain of Gold Test
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Objective: Students will know how to use weblockers and will rewrite essay up to class expectations. (Writing Standard 3.1)
Date: September 6, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct and score vocabulary assignment
2. Discuss essay comments and rewrites
3. Weblockers policy assignment due tomorrow.
Periods 3
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Date: September 6, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Correct and score vocabulary assignment
2. Discuss essay comments and rewrites
3. Weblockers policy assignment due tomorrow.
Periods 3
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Objective: Students will know denotations of 10 words from this week’s story (Reading Standard 1.1)
Date: September 5, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Date: September 5, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Objective: Students will know denotations of 10 words from this week’s story (Reading Standard 1.1)
Date: September 5, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Date: September 5, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Seating Chart
2. Get your folder and last week’s vocabulary handouts.
3. Get a lit book and dictionary from the cupboard.
4. Discuss Etymology and how to find it.
5. Essay discussion
6. Weblockers discussion and how to use it. Homework is the signed policy.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Objective: Students will write an autobiographical narrative essay (Writing Standard 2.2)
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Hand in Autobiographical Essay with Writing Prompt/Rubric stapled on top with name.
3. Folder Setup. Sections are handouts, CAT6, Notes, Assignments, Tests
4. CAT6 #1
5. Vocabulary for “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket”
6. Homework: Enjoy your long weekend! Buy your outside book.
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Hand in Autobiographical Essay with Writing Prompt/Rubric stapled on top with name.
3. Folder Setup. Sections are handouts, CAT6, Notes, Assignments, Tests
4. CAT6 #1
5. Vocabulary for “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket”
6. Homework: Enjoy your long weekend! Buy your outside book.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Objective: Students will write an autobiographical narrative essay (Writing Standard 2.2)
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Discuss essay writing process.
3. Pre-write your essay.
4. Write the essay.
5. Typed essay due Friday.
6. Folder and dividers due tomorrow. 100 points.
Date: August 31, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Discuss essay writing process.
3. Pre-write your essay.
4. Write the essay.
5. Typed essay due Friday.
6. Folder and dividers due tomorrow. 100 points.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Objective: Students will write an autobiographical narrative essay (Writing Standard 2.2)
Date: August 30, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Go over questions from story and turn in for grade.
3. Discuss first essay prompt. What is an autobiographical narrative?
4. District diagnostic test.
5. Homework: Folder due for 100 points on Friday. Needs dividers for credit!
Date: August 30, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Go over questions from story and turn in for grade.
3. Discuss first essay prompt. What is an autobiographical narrative?
4. District diagnostic test.
5. Homework: Folder due for 100 points on Friday. Needs dividers for credit!
Objective: Students will active read a story and make comments that reflect all levels of thinking (Reading standard 3.7)
Date: August 29, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Honors Book List Discussion
2. Use your Active Reading of “Hero’s Story” to fill out “How to Active Read” Handout.
3. Complete “Hero’s Story” Questions
4. Homework: Finish Questions and get supplies for class. Folder by Friday. Book by next Thursday/Friday.
Date: August 29, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work. Roll.
2. Honors Book List Discussion
2. Use your Active Reading of “Hero’s Story” to fill out “How to Active Read” Handout.
3. Complete “Hero’s Story” Questions
4. Homework: Finish Questions and get supplies for class. Folder by Friday. Book by next Thursday/Friday.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Objective: Students will active read a story and make comments that reflect all levels of thinking (Reading standard 3.7)
Date: August 28, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work.
2. Brief class introduction
3. Active Reading Notes
4. “Hero’s Story” Active Reading
5. Homework: Get supplies and complete story
Date: August 28, 2006:
Periods 1 -5
1. Sit anywhere for the first week. Pick a seat where you can work without being disruptive and complete work.
2. Brief class introduction
3. Active Reading Notes
4. “Hero’s Story” Active Reading
5. Homework: Get supplies and complete story
Friday, May 19, 2006
Objective: Students be able to define and identify symbols, allegory, parables and fables on a test (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: May 19, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1 and 4:
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. Be sure to have your typed Parable or fable for next class.
Period 2, 3 and 5
1. Chapter 6 Review
2. Chapter 6 Test
2. Pick the best writing, the Fable or the Parable, and type it out for grading and writing portfolio. Turn in both handouts and typed writing next class.
Date: May 19, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1 and 4:
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. Be sure to have your typed Parable or fable for next class.
Period 2, 3 and 5
1. Chapter 6 Review
2. Chapter 6 Test
2. Pick the best writing, the Fable or the Parable, and type it out for grading and writing portfolio. Turn in both handouts and typed writing next class.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to identify the personality traits represented in a parable by reading “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: May 18, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #14
2. “The Parable of the Good Samaritan”
3. “The Miller, His Son, and Their Donkey”
4. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week
5. Project is due on the 19. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Period 1 and 4:
1. Chapter 6 Review for test next class.
2. Pick the best writing, the Fable or the Parable, and type it out for grading and writing portfolio. Turn in both handouts and typed writing next class.
Date: May 18, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #14
2. “The Parable of the Good Samaritan”
3. “The Miller, His Son, and Their Donkey”
4. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week
5. Project is due on the 19. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Period 1 and 4:
1. Chapter 6 Review for test next class.
2. Pick the best writing, the Fable or the Parable, and type it out for grading and writing portfolio. Turn in both handouts and typed writing next class.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Objective: Students will be able to identify the personality traits represented in a parable by reading “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: May 16, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #14
2. If you need more time to complete your writing final, do it now.
3. “The Parable of the Good Samaritan”
4. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week
5. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Period 3
1. District writing Final
Periods 2 and 5
1. LOTF Video
Date: May 16, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1 and 4
1. CAT6 #14
2. If you need more time to complete your writing final, do it now.
3. “The Parable of the Good Samaritan”
4. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week
5. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Period 3
1. District writing Final
Periods 2 and 5
1. LOTF Video
Monday, May 15, 2006
Objective: Students will pass the district writing final.
Date: May 15, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1,3, and 4
1. District Writing Final. This is part of the class final.
2. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one wee
3. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Periods 2 and 5
1. LOTF Video
Date: May 15, 2006 (see new extra credit option on my website)
Periods 1,3, and 4
1. District Writing Final. This is part of the class final.
2. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one wee
3. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
Periods 2 and 5
1. LOTF Video
Friday, May 12, 2006
Objective: Students discuss how to pass the district writing final.
Date: May 12, 2006
Periods 1and 4
1. Complete Video
2. Monday is the District Writing Final. If you plan to be absent, take it today!!!!!
3. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week.
4. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed.
Periods 3
1. Hand out in class essay and grade printouts
2. Discuss what to do and what not to do on district final
3. District Writing Test
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book.
Date: May 12, 2006
Periods 1and 4
1. Complete Video
2. Monday is the District Writing Final. If you plan to be absent, take it today!!!!!
3. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week.
4. Project is due on the 18th. Be sure to summarize each article (who, what, where, when and how) and they need to be typed.
Periods 3
1. Hand out in class essay and grade printouts
2. Discuss what to do and what not to do on district final
3. District Writing Test
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Objective: Students discuss how to pass the district writing final.
Date: May 11, 2006
Periods 1and 4
1. Complete Video
2. Tomorrow is the District Writing Final. If you plan to be absent, take it today!!!!!
3. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Hand out in class essay
2. Discuss what to do and what not to do on district final
3. District Writing Test
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book.
Date: May 11, 2006
Periods 1and 4
1. Complete Video
2. Tomorrow is the District Writing Final. If you plan to be absent, take it today!!!!!
3. Homework: You should be reading an outside book. We start a new novel in one week.
Periods 2 and 5
1. Hand out in class essay
2. Discuss what to do and what not to do on district final
3. District Writing Test
4. Homework: Outside Reading Book.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Objective: Students will use know identify important symbols in “The Masque of Red Death” (Reading Standards 3.1-3.11)
Date: May 8, 2006
Periods 1, 3 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss Chapters 10,11, and 12 for test tomorrow
3. Epitaph Poem Writing
4. Don’t forget the project! Due the 18th
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Present Group Findings from Chps. 7-12
3. LOTF Test tomorrow. 300 points
4. LOTF Epitaphs
Date: May 8, 2006
Periods 1, 3 4
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss Chapters 10,11, and 12 for test tomorrow
3. Epitaph Poem Writing
4. Don’t forget the project! Due the 18th
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #3
2. Present Group Findings from Chps. 7-12
3. LOTF Test tomorrow. 300 points
4. LOTF Epitaphs
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Objective: Students will see how John Steinbeck wrote a biblical allegory to the story of Cain and Abel and write an essay explaining the allegory after watching the movie East of Eden (Reading standard 3.7 and Writing standard 2.3)
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1and 4
1. NO Quiz today. Hopefully you all read Chapter 5. Chapter 6 tonight and quiz tomorrow.
2. “Cain and Abel” reading and discussion. Fill in note sheet.
3. Start the video and fill in important notes on East of Eden.
4. Homework: Theme for Advanced Literature (due Friday instead of tomorrow)
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet
3. Quiz and discussion of Chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss “Theme for English B” and homework
5. Allegory Assignment: “Cain and Abel” and East of Eden
6. Homework: Theme for Honors Lit and Reading Schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1and 4
1. NO Quiz today. Hopefully you all read Chapter 5. Chapter 6 tonight and quiz tomorrow.
2. “Cain and Abel” reading and discussion. Fill in note sheet.
3. Start the video and fill in important notes on East of Eden.
4. Homework: Theme for Advanced Literature (due Friday instead of tomorrow)
Periods 3
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet
3. Quiz and discussion of Chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss “Theme for English B” and homework
5. Allegory Assignment: “Cain and Abel” and East of Eden
6. Homework: Theme for Honors Lit and Reading Schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Objective: Students identify symbols and poetic devices in a poem by Langston Hughes (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1and 4
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 1-10
3. Quiz and discuss chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B poem and homework
5. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule and poem
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet
3. Quiz and discussion of Chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B and homework
5. Allegory Assignment: “Cain and Abel” and East of Eden
6. Homework: Theme for Honors Lit and Reading Schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1and 4
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 1-10
3. Quiz and discuss chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B poem and homework
5. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule and poem
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #10
2. Turn in CAT6 Packet
3. Quiz and discussion of Chapters 3-4 of LOTF
4. Discuss Theme for English B and homework
5. Allegory Assignment: “Cain and Abel” and East of Eden
6. Homework: Theme for Honors Lit and Reading Schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Objective: Students show identify symbols and poetic devices in a poem by Langston Hughes (Reading Standard 3.7)
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1 through 5
1. Seating Chart (Period 4 Only)
2. Turn in Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal (Period 4 Only)
3. Poem Group Activity
4. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Date: April 24, 2006:
Periods 1 through 5
1. Seating Chart (Period 4 Only)
2. Turn in Chapter 3 Dialectic Journal (Period 4 Only)
3. Poem Group Activity
4. Homework: Reading LOTF according to schedule
Monday: Chapter 4
Tuesday: Chapter 5
Wednesday: Chapter 6
Thursday: Chapter 7
Friday: Catch up if behind
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Objective: Students will identify key symbols and their meanings in a short story (Reading Standard 3.8).
Date: April 18, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
4. If you don’t have LOTF, get it. We start tomorrow.
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Periods 2 and 5:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete “Through the Tunnel” Interactive Reader.
4. LOTF Intro
5. LOTF Reading Schedule:
Mon: Get book
Tues: Intro
Wed: Chapter 1
Thurs: Chapter 2
Fri: Chapter 3
Date: April 18, 2006:
Periods 1 and 4:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
4. If you don’t have LOTF, get it. We start tomorrow.
Homework: You still have one more outside book to complete. Report and book due June 9, 2006.
Periods 2 and 5:
1. CAT6 # ___
2. Chapter 6 Notes: Symbolism and Allegory
3. Complete “Through the Tunnel” Interactive Reader.
4. LOTF Intro
5. LOTF Reading Schedule:
Mon: Get book
Tues: Intro
Wed: Chapter 1
Thurs: Chapter 2
Fri: Chapter 3
Monday, April 17, 2006
Objective: Students will identify key symbols and their meanings in a short story (Reading Standard 3.8).
Date: April 17, 2006:
All Periods:
1. Roll with the sub.
2. Go to library to checkout Lord of the Flies
3. Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
Be good for the sub!!!! We will start novel tomorrow.
Date: April 17, 2006:
All Periods:
1. Roll with the sub.
2. Go to library to checkout Lord of the Flies
3. Interactive Reader “Through the Tunnel” all margin activities
Be good for the sub!!!! We will start novel tomorrow.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Objective: Students will use all important plot elements and characters from Julius Caesar to create an original Roman newspaper (Reading Standards 3.1-3.11)
Date:
Periods 1, 3, and 4
1. Complete Paste-up and organization of newspaper
2. Present to the class the following:
a) Title
b) Cost
c) Date published
d) All parts included and topics covered
Note: Be sure to have your ID Card on Monday to check out Lord of the Flies and have your interactive reader. You will have a sub (I have a meeting… again).
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Objective: Students will review all parts and characters of the drama Julius Caesar (Reading standards 3.1-3.10)Date: March 27, 2006:
Period 1 and 4:
How’s that Roman Costume coming along? If you need to see that Power Point again, it’s on Weblockrz.
1. Get folder
2. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
3. Overall Play Review for Test and Essay
4. Oral Questions for Book Report
6. Review Game. "Peril" at the following internet link:
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
Period 1 and 4:
How’s that Roman Costume coming along? If you need to see that Power Point again, it’s on Weblockrz.
1. Get folder
2. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
3. Overall Play Review for Test and Essay
4. Oral Questions for Book Report
6. Review Game. "Peril" at the following internet link:
http://www.teachopolis.org/arcade/digitalGames/viewAssignment.php?assignment=29
Friday, March 24, 2006
Objective: Students will review all parts and characters of the drama Julius Caesar (Reading standards 3.1-3.10)
Date: March 27, 2006:
Period 1-5
1. Get folder
2. Read Act V:3-5 The End of the Play!!!! (Periods 1 and 4)
3. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
4. Roman Dress-Up Power Point for Extra Credit (Thursday)
5. Oral Questions
6. Notes Packet
Date: March 27, 2006:
Period 1-5
1. Get folder
2. Read Act V:3-5 The End of the Play!!!! (Periods 1 and 4)
3. Act V Review and Translation and Finish Storyboard
4. Roman Dress-Up Power Point for Extra Credit (Thursday)
5. Oral Questions
6. Notes Packet
Objective: Students will read and discuss the end of the drama and identify all important plot development by completing a storyboard and review (Reading Standard 3.1)
Date: March 24, 2006:
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder and interactive reader
2. CAT6 #7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes
4. Read Act V:3-5 The End of the Play!!!!
5. Act V Review and Translation
Periods 3
1. Get folder and sit quietly for roll.
2. CAT6 Number 7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes to folder.
4. Read Act V:3-5. Period 2:
5. Complete Storyboard for Act V on the same sheet as you did Act IV. Three squares only for this act.
6. Complete Act V Review and Translation.
Date: March 24, 2006:
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder and interactive reader
2. CAT6 #7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes
4. Read Act V:3-5 The End of the Play!!!!
5. Act V Review and Translation
Periods 3
1. Get folder and sit quietly for roll.
2. CAT6 Number 7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes to folder.
4. Read Act V:3-5. Period 2:
5. Complete Storyboard for Act V on the same sheet as you did Act IV. Three squares only for this act.
6. Complete Act V Review and Translation.
Objective: Students will identify all important plot development by completing a storyboard and review (Reading Standard 3.1)
Date: March 23, 2006: Sorry about being out again this week. Today I am writing your district final. I will try to make it very easy so that you all get an “A” but if I get a bad report (Period 4) I will make it HARD! J I will also do Oral on Friday and Monday.
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder and interactive reader
2. Sit quietly and respectfully for roll.
3. Interactive reader pages 290-298. Do all margin activities, chart and questions. This is due tomorrow (100 points)
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get folder and sit quietly for roll.
2. CAT6 Number 7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes to folder.
4. Read Act V:3-5. Period 2: Jana or Jena lead the class as I would. Period 5: Marcus or Josh Meyer lead the class.
5. Complete Storyboard for Act V on the same sheet as you did Act IV. Three squares only for this act.
6. Complete Act V Review and Translation.
Date: March 23, 2006: Sorry about being out again this week. Today I am writing your district final. I will try to make it very easy so that you all get an “A” but if I get a bad report (Period 4) I will make it HARD! J I will also do Oral on Friday and Monday.
Period 1 and 4
1. Get folder and interactive reader
2. Sit quietly and respectfully for roll.
3. Interactive reader pages 290-298. Do all margin activities, chart and questions. This is due tomorrow (100 points)
Periods 2 and 5
1. Get folder and sit quietly for roll.
2. CAT6 Number 7
3. Act V:3-5 Notes to folder.
4. Read Act V:3-5. Period 2: Jana or Jena lead the class as I would. Period 5: Marcus or Josh Meyer lead the class.
5. Complete Storyboard for Act V on the same sheet as you did Act IV. Three squares only for this act.
6. Complete Act V Review and Translation.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Objective: Students will know Antony’s soliloquy in Act III (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 13, 2006
Periods 1-5: Get your folder! TAs hand out corrected work
1. Act III Translation
2. Complete Act III Review, Translation and Storyboard
Homework: Outside Book: Act III Test Tomorrow
Presentations this week:
Roman War Prisoners
Slavery in Rome
Marcus Cato
View of Suicide
Second Triumvirate
Lepidus
Phillippi
For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Date: March 13, 2006
Periods 1-5: Get your folder! TAs hand out corrected work
1. Act III Translation
2. Complete Act III Review, Translation and Storyboard
Homework: Outside Book: Act III Test Tomorrow
Presentations this week:
Roman War Prisoners
Slavery in Rome
Marcus Cato
View of Suicide
Second Triumvirate
Lepidus
Phillippi
For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Objective: Students will know important plot developments in Act III (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 7, 2006
Periods 1and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i Notes
5. Read Act III:i
Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i and ii Notes
5. Read Act III:i and ii
Presentations for Act III: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Roman Clothing
The Roman Forum
Roman Senate
Coliseum
Rhetoric/Oration
Ate
Lives of Commoners in Rome
Marc Antony
Roman Money
Helvius Cinna
Date: March 7, 2006
Periods 1and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i Notes
5. Read Act III:i
Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5
1. CAT6 #5
2. Correct Vocabulary
3. Presentations (Clothing, Forum, Senate, Coliseum, Commoners)
4. Act III:i and ii Notes
5. Read Act III:i and ii
Presentations for Act III: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
Roman Clothing
The Roman Forum
Roman Senate
Coliseum
Rhetoric/Oration
Ate
Lives of Commoners in Rome
Marc Antony
Roman Money
Helvius Cinna
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Objective: Students will review all important elements of Act II (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 2, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation (due today)
2. Act II review (due today)
3. Act II Storyboard (due today)
4. Act II Test Tomorrow! You will have sub…. Remember sub rules! No Points if your name is left on the “BAD List” (200 points)
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. Act II Video
2. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
3. Act II Test
4. Act III Vocabulary
5. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: March 2, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation (due today)
2. Act II review (due today)
3. Act II Storyboard (due today)
4. Act II Test Tomorrow! You will have sub…. Remember sub rules! No Points if your name is left on the “BAD List” (200 points)
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. Act II Video
2. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
3. Act II Test
4. Act III Vocabulary
5. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Objective: Students will know how Caesar was warned before he was killed and evaluate his character (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: March 1, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation hello
2. Act II review
3. Act II Storyboard
4. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 3: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: March 1, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. Act II Translation hello
2. Act II review
3. Act II Storyboard
4. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 3: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Objective: Students will know how Caesar was warned before he was killed and evaluate his character (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: February 28, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #3 for Act II
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:2-4 Notes
4. Read Act II: 2-4
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology(Anthony)
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: February 28, 2006
Periods 1 and 4: Get your folder!
1. CAT6 #3 for Act II
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:2-4 Notes
4. Read Act II: 2-4
5. Homework: Outside Book
Periods 2 and 5: Get your folder.
1. CAT6 #3
2. Discuss yesterday’s presentations/do make ups
3. Act II:1 continued notes and reading (p.2) Correct Vocab. (p.5)
4. Act II:2-4 Notes and Reading
5. Act II Translation, Review and Storyboard
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations for Act II: For Portfolio I need a Printout of your Power Point!
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology(Anthony)
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Monday, February 27, 2006
Objective: Students will know all important information being tested on Act I of Julius Caesar (Reading 3.1-3.6)
Date: February 27, 2006
All Periods: Get your folder!
1. Pass back all papers in graded work folder (Period 2, 3, 5 Correct Vocab)
2. Go Over Act I Test
3. Presentations for Act II
4. Act II:1 Notes continued
5. Read Act II:1
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations Today:
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Date: February 27, 2006
All Periods: Get your folder!
1. Pass back all papers in graded work folder (Period 2, 3, 5 Correct Vocab)
2. Go Over Act I Test
3. Presentations for Act II
4. Act II:1 Notes continued
5. Read Act II:1
6. Homework: Outside Book
Presentations Today:
- Veni, Vedi, Veci
- Augury and Augerers
- Astrology
- Year of Confusion
- Tragedy and Tragic Hero
- Role of Women
- Marcus Cicero
- Artimidorus of Cnidos
- Calphurnia
- Portia
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
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
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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
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
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!
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