English 9 Honors

Liberty

I am excited for this school year. Through this resource you will have access to the weekly lesson plans, assignments, and announcements. Therefore, plan on visiting this page at least once a week.

I look forward to working with you!

Current Daily Lesson Plan

  • 6/3-6/5

    For May 10, 2013

    6/3: Periods 2 & 4 Final Exam
    6/4: Periods 5 & 7 Final Exam
    6/5: Periods 6 & 8 Final Exam

  • 5/27-5/31

    For May 10, 2013

    5/27
    No School: Memorial Day

    5/28-B-Day
    EQ: What themes are present Lord of the Flies?
    1.Journal
    2.Lord of the Flies Theme Assignment
    3. Return papers
    HW: Vocab#14 due tomorrow; Prepare for Final Exam

    5/29- A-Day
    EQ: Have I prepared for my Final Exam?
    1.Work/Study Day for Final Exam
    HW: Prepare for Final Exam

    5/30 C-Day
    EQ: Have I prepared for my Final Exam?
    1.Final Exam Jeopardy Day
    HW: Prepare for Final Exam

    5/31
    1.Work/Study for Final Exam
    HW: Prepare for Final Exam

  • 5/20-5/24

    For May 10, 2013

    5/20-21
    EQ: Is man innately evil?
    1.Final Exam Study Guide: Distribute & Review
    2.Lord of the Flies: Chp 7-12 Quiz; Review, Collect Chp 10-12 Study Guide
    HW: Vocab#14 due 5/23

    5/22, 28
    EQ: What themes are present Lord of the Flies?
    1.Journal
    2.Lord of the Flies Theme Assignment
    3. Return papers
    HW: Vocab#14 due tomorrow; Prepare for Final Exam

    5/23
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Vocab#14: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    HW: Prepare for Final Exam

    5/24
    No School: Staff Development Day

  • 5/13-5/17

    For May 10, 2013

    5/13
    EQ: What happens to the boys?
    1. Grammar Reminders
    2. Imagery
    3. Lord of the Flies Who Should Survive & Background Information
    4. Lord of the Flies Chp 1-3: Review, Discuss, Correct/Collect Study Guides
    5. Distribute Lord of the Flies Chp 4-6 Study Guide
    HW:LOTF Chp 4-6; Vocab#13 Due & Quiz next class

    5/14-15
    EQ: Is man innately evil?
    1.Vocab#13: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    2.Lord of the Flies Chp 4-6: Quiz (Chp1-6); Review & Collect Study Guide, Discuss
    3. Distribute Lord of the Flies Chp 7-9 Study Guide
    HW:Lord of the Flies Chp 7-9: Read, Study Guide

    5/16-17
    EQ: Is man innately evil?
    1.Journal
    2.Distribute Vocab#140due 5/23
    3.Lord of the Flies Chp 7-9 Review, Discuss, Correct/Collect Study Guide
    4. Distribute Lord of the Flies Chp 10-12 Study Guide
    HW: Lord of the Flies Chp 10-12: Read, Study Guide

  • 5/6-5/10

    For Apr 29, 2013

    5/6-7
    EQ: How are the literary terms present in Romeo & Juliet?
    1.Distribute Vocab#13- Due 3/14-15
    2.Romeo& Juliet Final Test
    3.Check out Lord of the Flies novels
    HW: Finish 451; LOTF Chp.1-3 due 5/10,13

    5/8-9
    EQ: How should censorship be used?
    1.Collect/Review 451 Assignments & novels
    2.451 Seminar
    HW: LOTF Chp.1-3 due 5/10,13

    5/10, 13
    EQ: What happens to the boys?
    1. Imagery
    2. Lord of the Flies Who Should Survive & Background Information
    3. Lord of the Flies Chp 1-3: Review, Discuss, Correct/Collect Study Guides
    HW:LOTF Chp 4-6; Vocab#13 Due & Quiz next class

  • 4/29-5/3

    For Apr 24, 2013

    4/29
    EQ: What does Juliet decide to do?
    1.Journal
    2.Romeo & Juliet Act IV: Read. Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Vocab#10-12 due 5/2-3; 451 Assignments

    4/30-5/1
    EQ: How does Romeo & Juliet end?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Romeo& Juliet Act V:Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW:451 Assignments; Romeo & Juliet Final Test 5/6-7; Vocab#10-12 due next class

    5/2-5/3
    EQ: How are the literary terms used in Romeo & Juliet?
    1.Diction
    2.Vocab#10-12: Correct & Collect Lesson; Quiz
    3.Romeo & Juliet Act V: Finish, Literary Terms, Study Guide
    4.Romeo & Juliet: Review & Quote Sheet
    HW:451 Assignments; Romeo & Juliet Final Test next class & Review & Quote sheet due next class

  • 4/22-26

    For Apr 16, 2013

    4/22
    EQ: What happens to Romeo & Juliet?
    1. Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#12: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.Romeo & Juliet Act III: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: 451 Assignments

    4/23-24
    EQ: What happens to Romeo & Juliet?
    1.Diction
    2.Distribute Vocab#10-12- due 5/2-3
    3.Romeo & Juliet Act III-IV: Read. Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Vocab#10-12 due 5/2-3; 451 Assignments

    4/25, 29
    EQ: What does Juliet decide to do?
    1.Journal
    2.Romeo & Juliet Act IV: Read. Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Vocab#10-12 due 5/2-3; 451 Assignments

    4/26
    EQ: How important is censorship in our society?
    1.Fahrenheit 451 Work Day
    HW: Vocab#10-12 due 5/2-3; 451 Assignments

  • 4/15-4/19

    For Apr 10, 2013

    4/15-16
    EQ: What do Romeo & Juliet decide to do?
    1. Diction
    2. Fahrenheit 451: Distribute & Check out novels, Distribute study guides & quotes sheets
    2.Romeo & Juliet Act II: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    3. Romeo & Juliet Balcony Scene Assignment
    HW:451 Assignments; R&J Balcony Scene Assignment

    4/17-18
    EQ: What happens to Romeo & Juliet?
    1.Journal
    2. Share & Collect Balcony Scene Assignment
    3.Romeo & Juliet Act 11-111: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW:451 Assignments ; Vocab#12 due next class

    4/19&22
    EQ: What happens to Romeo & Juliet?
    1. Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#12: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.Romeo & Juliet Act III: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: 451 Assignments

  • 4/8-4/12

    For Apr 02, 2013

    4/8
    EQ: How is the prologue in Romeo and Juliet a sonnet?
    1. Diction
    2. Romeo and Juliet Character quiz
    3. Romeo and Juliet Literary terms review
    4. Romeo and Juliet Prologue
    -Sonnet/Iambic Pentameter
    HW: Vocab 11 due 4/9-10

    4/9-10
    EQ: With whom is Romeo in love?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#11: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.Romeo & Juliet Act 1: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW:None

    4/11-12
    EQ: How could Romeo & Juliet be described?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Distribute Vocab#12-due 4/19-22
    3. Romeo & Juliet Act I: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Vocab#12 due 4/19-22

  • 4/1-4/5

    For Mar 20, 2013

    4/1-2
    EQ: Why do we study William Shakespeare?
    1. Journal
    2. Vocabulary 11: Distribute. Due 4/9-10
    3. Shakespeare Intro video: 10 facts
    4. Shakespeare Intro Notes
    HW: Romeo and Juliet Literary terms due 4/5-8

    4/3-4
    EQ: Who are the characters in Romeo and Juliet?
    1. Grammar Review
    2. Shakespeare Intro notes continued
    3. Romeo and Juliet Character notes
    HW: Romeo and Juliet character quiz 3/5-3/8

    4/5 & 4/8
    EQ: How is the prologue in Romeo and Juliet a sonnet?
    1. Diction
    2. Romeo and Juliet Character quiz
    3. Romeo and Juliet Literary terms review
    4. Romeo and Juliet Prologue
    -Sonnet/Iambic Pentameter
    HW: Vocab 11 due 4/9-10

  • 3/18-3/22

    For Mar 13, 2013

    Lesson Plans
    English 9 Honors
    Week of 3/18-3/22

    3/18-19
    EQ: How do I properly cite outside sources?
    1. MLA Citation rules and works cited page.
    2. Finish first draft
    3. Begin peer edit
    HW: Study vocabulary 10: Quiz on 3/22
    All missing assignments due 3/20

    3/20-3/21
    EQ: How do I edit a research paper?
    1. How to use turnitin.com
    2. Peer edit
    3. Begin final draft
    HW: Finish research paper
    Study vocabulary 10: quiz on 3/22

    3/22
    EQ: Do I know my vocabulary bases?
    1. Vocabulary 8: Correct and collect Lessons and study cards
    2. Vocabulary 8 quiz: Take, correct and collect
    HW: Final paper due by midnight 3/22

  • 3/11-3/15

    For Mar 06, 2013

    3/11
    EQ: Who do the characters of Animal Farm represent?
    1. Journal
    2. Animal Farm final test
    3. Collect books
    4. Assign research paper and find topic
    HW: Find research paper topic

    3/12-13
    EQ: How do I write an outline for a research paper?
    1. Vocabulary 7-9 Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    2. How to write an outline
    3. Approve research topics
    4. Work on research outlines
    HW: Finish research outline

    3/14-15
    EQ: How do I use transitional words?
    1. Vocabulary 10: Distribute. Due 3/22
    2. Transition words
    3. Write first draft
    HW: Finish first draft

  • 3/4-3/8

    For Feb 28, 2013

    3/4
    EQ: How does Animal Farm mirror what took place in the Soviet Union?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#9: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.Animal Farm Chp. 7-8: Review, Quiz, Correct/Collect Study Guide
    4. Animal Farm Chp 9-10: Distribute Study Guide
    HW: Animal Farm Chp 9-10: Read & Study Guide

    3/5:
    NO CLASS- Proficiency Testing

    3/6-7
    EQ: How have the animals in Animal Farm changed?
    1. Diction
    2 Vocabulary 7-9: Distribute. Due 3/12-13
    3. Animal Farm 9-10: Quiz, study guide and discuss
    HW: Animal Farm test review. Test next class

    3/8 & 3/11
    EQ: Who do the characters of Animal Farm represent?
    1. Journal
    2. Animal Farm final test
    3. Collect books
    4. Assign research paper and find topic
    HW: Find research paper topic

  • 2/25-3/1

    For Feb 20, 2013

    2/25-26
    EQ: How is fear used in Animal Farm?
    1.Diction
    2.The Politics of Fear: Read, Discuss, Complete Focus Questions
    3.Animal Farm Chp 3-4: Review, Quiz, Correct/Collect Study Guide
    4. Animal Farm Chp 5-6: Distribute Study Guide-due next class
    HW: Animal Farm Chp 5-6: Read & Study Guide

    2/27-28
    EQ: How is Animal Farm beginning to change?
    1.Journal
    2.Animal Farm Chp 5-6: Review, Quiz, Correct/Collect Study Guide
    3. Animal Farm Chp 7-8: Distribute Study Guide
    HW: Animal Farm Chp 7-8: Read & Study Guide; Vocab#9 due 3/1

    3/1
    EQ: How does Animal Farm mirror what took place in the Soviet Union?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#9: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.Animal Farm Chp. 7-8: Review, Quiz, Correct/Collect Study Guide
    4. Animal Farm Chp 9-10: Distribute Study Guide
    HW: Animal Farm Chp 9-10: Read & Study Guide

  • 2/18-2/22

    For Feb 13, 2013

    2/18
    No School: Presidents’ Day

    2/19
    No School: Staff Development Day

    2/20 B-Day
    EQ: Who are the characters of Animal Farm?
    1.Journal
    2. Rise & Fall Quiz: Take, Correct, Collect
    3. Animal Farm Chp. 1-2: Read, Discuss, Character Chart
    HW: Animal Farm Chp. 1-2 due 2/22

    2/21-22
    EQ: How is Animal Farm like the Soviet Union?
    1. Grammar Review
    2. Distribute Vocab. #9- due 3/1
    3. Animal Farm Chp. 1-2: Review, Quiz, Correct/Collect Study Guide
    4. Animal Farm Chp. 3-4: Distribute Study Guide, Read, Discuss
    HW: Animal Farm Chp. 3-4: Read, Annotate & Study Guide

  • 2/11-2/15

    For Feb 06, 2013

    2/11 B-day
    EQ: Who is Joseph Stalin?
    1. Grammar Review p. 235 #1-10 all
    2. Animal Farm background notes
    3. Joseph Stalin Video and discussion
    HW- Vocabulary #8 due 2/15

    2/12-13
    EQ: What is the history of the Soviet Union?
    1.Diction
    2.The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union: Read, Discuss, Jigsaw
    HW: The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union Quiz next class; Vocab#8 Due & Quiz 2/15

    2/14 A-Day
    EQ: Who are the characters of Animal Farm?
    1.Journal
    2. Rise & Fall Quiz: Take, Correct, Collect
    3.Animal Farm novels: Check out from library
    4.Animal Farm Chp 1-2: Read, Discuss, Character Chart
    HW: Animal Farm Chp. 1-2 due 2/21; Vocab#8 Due & Quiz tomorrow

    2/15
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Vocab#8: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    HW: None

  • 2/4-8

    For Jan 30, 2013

    2/4-5
    EQ: What are the main events in The Odyssey?
    1. Diction: Yeats
    2. Vocabulary #8: Distribute Lesson
    3. The Odyssey review: Character Chart and comic strip activity.
    HW- Finish Comic Strip activity; review for final Ody test tomorrow.

    2/6-7
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1. Journal
    2. The Odyssey Final Test
    HW- Vocabulary #8 due 2/15

    2/8 & 11
    EQ: Who is Joseph Stalin?
    1. Grammar Review p. 235 #1-10 all
    2. Animal Farm background notes
    3. Joseph Stalin Video and discussion
    HW- Vocabulary #8 due 2/15

  • 1/28-2/1

    For Jan 23, 2013

    1/28- B-Day
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Diction
    2.Review Ody Character Chart
    3.Ody pg 895-898 thru line 55 & Study Guide #1
    4. Ody pg 898-913 & Study Guide #2
    HW: Finish Ody pg 898-913 & Study Guide #2

    1/29-30
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Journal
    2.The Odyssey pg 916-925: Read, Discuss, Study Guide#3
    3.The Odyssey pg 928-932: Read, Discuss, Study Guide #4
    HW: Finish The Odyssey reading & study guides #3-4; Vocab#7 due & quiz tomorrow

    1/31-2/1
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#7: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.The Odyssey pg 942-954: Read, Discuss, Study Guide #5
    HW: Finish The Odyssey reading & study guide #5

  • 1/21-1/25

    For Jan 16, 2013

    1/21: No School

    1/22 C-Day
    EQ: What is the background story of The Odyssey?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#7: Distribute
    3.Odyssey Background (Prezi)
    HW: Ody Character Chart

    1/23-24
    EQ: What are the hero traits?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Joseph Campbell Video
    3. Hero Traits notes & activity
    HW: Review Vocab#5

    1/25 & 28
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Diction
    2.Review Ody Character Chart
    3.Ody pg 895-898 thru line 55 & Study Guide #1
    4. Ody pg 898-913 & Study Guide #2
    HW: Finish Ody pg 898-913 & Study Guide #2

  • 1/14-1/18

    For Jan 10, 2013

    Lesson Plans
    English 9 Honors
    Week 1/14-1/18
    1/14 C-Day
    EQ: What do I need to study for the semester exam?
    1.Semester Exam Jeopardy Game
    HW: Prepare for Semester Exam

    11/15-A Day
    Periods 1,3: Semester Exam
    Periods 5,7: Study for Exam

    11/16
    Periods 2,4: Semester Exam

    11/17
    Periods 5,7: Semester Exam

    11/18
    Periods 6,8: Semester Exam

  • 1/7-1/11

    For Dec 19, 2012

    1/7-8
    EQ: How do I analyze a piece of poetry?
    1.Journal
    2.Poetry Terms packet-review & complete
    3. Poetry: TPCASTT-practice with pieces of poetry; Distribute poetry packet
    HW: None

    1/9-10
    EQ: How do I analyze a piece of poetry?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Semester Exam Study Guide- Review
    3. Poetry: TPCASTT in packet in groups
    HW: Prepare for semester exam

    1/11 A-Day
    EQ: Have I prepared for my semester exam?
    1. Journal
    2.Return papers
    3. Semester Exam Work Day: Work on card & study guide for exam
    HW: Prepare for semester exam

  • 12/17-12/21

    For Dec 14, 2012

    12/17-18
    EQ: How does Elie’s faith change?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Hitler Orders Silence Article & Double Language Presentation
    3. Night Chp 9: Read aloud
    4.Night Chp 5-8: Review, Collect Study Guide, Quizzes.
    HW: Night Final Test- next class; Night Dialogue Journals Due next class

    12/19-20
    EQ: How is irony present in Night?
    1.Journal
    2.Night Final Test
    3. Collect Dialogue Journals
    4.Return papers
    HW: Night Seminar tomorrow

    12/21
    EQ: How is the theme of “honor” present in Night?
    1.Night Seminar
    HW: None

  • 12/10-12/14

    For Dec 10, 2012

    12/10-11
    EQ: What caused the Holocaust?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Stereotypes Article: Read, Annotate, Discuss
    3.Night Chp 1-2: Review, Discuss, Correct/Collect Study Guide, Quiz
    4.Night Chp 3-4: Distribute Study Guide, Begin reading
    HW: Night Chp. 3-4:Read, Study Guide, Dialogue Journal

    12/12-13
    EQ: How are the prisoners being dehumanized?
    1.Journal
    2. “How the Holocaust Progressed” Article: Read, Annotate, Discuss
    3. Night Chp 3-4: Review, Discuss, Correct/Collect Study Guide, Quiz
    4.Night Chp 5-6: Distribute Study Guide, Begin reading
    HW: Night Chp. 5-6:Read, Study Guide, Dialogue Journal; Vocab#5 due tomorrow

    12/14 C-Day
    1.Vocab#5: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    2. Night Chp 7-8: Distribute Study Guide
    HW: HW: Night Chp. 7-8:Read, Study Guide, Dialogue Journal

  • 12/3-12/7

    For Nov 28, 2012

    12/3 B-Day
    EQ: What main themes are present in Of Mice and Men?
    1.Journal
    2.Distribute Vocab#5- due 12/6
    3.Of Mice and Men Final Test
    HW: Vocab#5 due 12/6

    12/4-5
    EQ: How influential was the Holocaust?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Holocaust Introductory Information
    3.Elie Wiesel/Oprah Interview video
    HW: Vocab#5 due next class

    12/6-7
    EQ: What caused the Holocaust?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#5: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3. Stereotype Activity: What caused the Holocaust?
    4.Night Check out novels, distribute study guide, & dialogue journal
    HW: Night Chp 1-2: Read, study guide, dialogue journal

  • 11/26-11/30

    For Nov 21, 2012

    11/26-27
    EQ: What happens to Lennie?
    1.Journal
    2.Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Quiz, Review & Discuss, Correct/Collect Study Guide
    HW: Vocab#4 due next class; Mice Final Test 11/30, 12/3

    11/28-29
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#4: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.Of Mice and Men Quick Write- Writing Assignment
    HW: Mice Final Test next class

    11/30
    EQ: What main themes are present in Of Mice and Men?
    1.Journal
    2.Distribute Vocab#5- due 12/6
    3.Of Mice and Men Final Test
    HW: Vocab#5 due 12/6

  • 11/19-11/23

    For Nov 14, 2012

    11/19-20
    EQ: Who are the characters in Of Mice and Men?
    1.Journal
    2Distribute Vocab.#4-due 11/28
    3..Of Mice and Men Chp 1-2: Review&Collect Study Guide; Quiz; Discuss
    4.Of Mice and Men Chp 3-4: Distribute Study Guides
    HW:Vocab#4 due 11/28; Mice Chp 3-4

    11/21
    EQ: What does Curley learn about Lennie?
    1.Grammar Review
    2..Of Mice and Men Chp 3-4: Review&Collect Study Guide; Quiz; Discuss
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Distribute Study Guides
    HW: Vocab#4 due 11/28; Mice Chp 5-6

    11/22
    No School: Thanksgiving Day

    11/23
    No School: Family Day

  • 11/12-11/16

    For Nov 08, 2012

    11/12
    No School: Veteran’s Day

    11/13 C-Day
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. Bases?
    1.Vocab#1-3: Correct/Collect Lesson; Quiz
    HW: Of Mice and Men Research Assignment due 11/15-16

    11/14 B-Day
    EQ: What Poe characteristics are present in “Black Cat”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.”Black Cat”: Read, Discuss, Study Guide, Reading Quiz
    HW: Great Depression Research Assignment due 11/15-16

    11/15-16
    EQ: What is the setting for Of Mice and Men?
    1.Of Mice and Men Anticipation Questions: Complete & Discussion
    2.Of Mice and Men Research Assignment: Review, Collect
    3.Dorothea Lange photography presentation
    4.Check out Of Mice and Men novels
    HW:Mice Chp 1-2: Read, S.G., Quotes

  • 11/5-11/9

    For Nov 05, 2012

    11/5 C-Day
    EQ: What are the elements of a detective story?
    1.Elements of a Detective Story: Intro List, Notes, Discussion
    2. Scooby Doo episode: Identify elements of a detective story
    HW: Vocab#1-3 due next class

    11/6
    No School: Staff Development

    11/7-8
    EQ: What Poe characteristics are present in “Black Cat”?
    1.Vocab#1-3 Review Lesson: Correct/Collect Lesson; Quiz
    2.”Black Cat”: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Finish “Black Cat”

    11/9 & 14
    EQ: What Poe characteristics are present in “Black Cat”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.”Black Cat”: Review, Discuss, Correct/Collect Study Guide, Quiz
    3. Poe characteristics in 3 pieces
    HW: None

  • 10/29-11/2

    For Oct 24, 2012

    10/29-30
    EQ: Who was Edgar Allan Poe?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Distribute Vocab#1-3 Review Lesson –due 11/7
    3. Edgar Allan Poe Video: View, 15 Interesting Facts, Discussion
    HW: Vocab#1-3 Review Lesson due 11/7

    10/31-11/1
    EQ: What is characteristic of an Edgar Allan Poe piece?
    1.Journal
    2. “Cask of Amontillado”: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Finish “Cask of Amontillado” (Read & Study Guide);
    Vocab#1-3 Review Lesson due 11/7

    11/2 A Day
    EQ: What is characteristic of an Edgar Allan Poe piece?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. “Cask of Amontillado”: Act out ending, Correct/Collect Study Guide, Plot Sheet, Quiz
    HW: Vocab#1-3 Review Lesson due 11/7

  • 10/1-10/5

    For Sep 26, 2012

    10/1 B-Day
    EQ: How is irony present in “The Lottery”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Literary Terms: setting, irony, symbol
    3. “The Lottery: Reading quiz, correct & collect study guide/plot sheet
    4. Facebook election Article: read, annotate, discuss
    HW: Vocab.#1 due next class
    10/2-3
    EQ: Do I know my vocab, bases & meanings?
    1.Vocab#1: Correct/Collect Lesson & card; Quiz
    2.Literary Term: Theme
    3.”The Gift of the Magi”: Pre-read journal; Read & Discuss, Study Guide, Plot Sheet
    HW: “The Gift of the Magi”: Finish
    10/4,8
    EQ: How is flashback used in “The Scarlet Ibis”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#2: Distribute & due 10/11
    3. “Gift of the Magi”: Correct/Collect Study Guide
    4. “The Scarlet Ibis”: Distribute study guide, read & complete study guide/plot sheet
    HW: “Scarlet Ibis” due 10/9-10/10
    10/5
    EQ: How is flashback used in “The Scarlet Ibis”?
    1.”Scarlet Ibis”: read, study guide, plot sheet
    2.Vocab#2: work day
    HW: “Scarlet Ibis” due 10/9-10

  • 9/24-9/28

    For Sep 24, 2012

    9/24-25
    EQ:Have I worked on my “MDG” map?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#1: Distribute, explain, due 10/2-3
    3.”MDG”: Finish film, map work day
    HW: “MDG” map due next class; Vocab#1 due 10/2-3

    9/26-27
    EQ: What importance do rituals have in our society?
    1.Journal
    2.Review Vocab#1
    3.Collect “MDG” maps
    4.”The Lottery”: Pre-read rituals chart; Distribute story, Read, Study Guide, Plot sheet
    HW: Finish “The Lottery”; Vocab#1 due 10/2-3

    9/28-10/1
    EQ: How is irony present in “The Lottery”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Literary Terms: setting, irony, symbol
    3. “The Lottery: Reading quiz, correct & collect study guide/plot sheet
    HW: Vocab.#1 due next class

  • 9/17-9/21

    For Sep 24, 2012

    9/17-18
    EQ: How is conflict present in “The Most Dangerous Game”?
    1.G.R. pg 13 (1-10)
    2.Literary Term: Conflict
    3. Video Game Article: Annotate & Discuss
    4.”The Most Dangerous Game”: Read, Discuss, Study Guide, Plot Sheet
    HW: Finish “The Most Dangerous Game

    9/19-20
    EQ: What does the plot line look like for “MDG”?
    1.Journal
    2.”The Most Dangerous Game”: Reading Quiz, Correct/Collect Study Guide, Plot Sheet
    3. “The Most Dangerous Game”: Map Assignment due 9/26-27
    HW: MDG Map Assignment due 9/26-7

    9/21
    EQ: How does the movie compare to the short story?
    1.The Most Dangerous Game”: Watch the film; 10 similarities/10 differences
    HW: MDG Map Assignment due 9/26-7

  • 9/10-9/14

    For Sep 24, 2012

    9/10-11
    EQ: How do I use the library?
    1.Library Day
    2.Check out Literature Books
    3.Procedures: Finish & Quiz
    HW: Supplies due next class

    9/12-13
    EQ: What are the parts to PLOT?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Supply Check
    3. Short Story Unit Video
    4. Plot: Notes, Examples, “Princess & the Tin Box”
    5. Literary Terms: Begin definitions
    HW: Finish Literary Terms

    9/14 C-Day
    EQ: How do I annotate?
    1.Journal
    2. Annotation Lesson
    HW: None

  • 9/3-9/7

    For Sep 24, 2012

    9/3: No School: Labor Day
    9/4
    EQ: What are the procedures for our class?
    1.Grammar Review pg. 8 (1-10)
    2.Procedures: Notes & Discussion
    HW: Supplies due 9/7; Procedures Quiz 9/7

    9/5-6
    EQ: What are the procedures for our class?
    1.Picture Day
    2.Procedures: Notes & Discussion
    HW: Supplies due 9/7; Procedures Quiz 9/7

    9/7
    EQ: What are the procedures for our class?
    1.Journal
    2.Supply Check
    3. Procedures Quiz
    HW: Meet in library next class

  • 8/27-8/31

    For Sep 24, 2012

    8/27- C Day
    EQ: What can I expect in English I?
    1. Course Introduction
    2. Student Information Sheet
    3. Letter to the English Teacher
    4. Register for class
    HW: Finish Letter to the English Teacher-due next class period
    8/28-8/29
    EQ: What supplies to I need for English I?
    1. Grammar Review pg 5 #1-10
    2. Supply List- due 9/7
    3. Collect & Review Letter to English Teacher-partner share & present
    4. T-shirt assignment: Assign & begin working on it
    HW: Supplies due 9/8; T-shirt assignment due next class period
    8/30-31
    EQ: Who are my classmates?
    1. Journal
    2. Review Supply List & collect/shareT-shirt assignment
    2. "We are going camping..." activity
    HW: Supplies due 9/8