English 9

Liberty

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Current Daily Lesson Plan

  • 6/3-6/5

    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

    5/27
    No School: Memorial Day

    5/28 B-Day
    EQ: How is irony used in Night?
    1.Journal
    2.Night Final Test
    HW: 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

    5/20-21
    EQ: How is irony used in Night?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Final Exam Study Guide: Distribute & Review
    3. Collect Night Materials
    4. Night Test Review
    HW: Night Final Test next full class; Night Seminar 5/23

    5/22, 28
    EQ: How is irony used in Night?
    1.Journal
    2.Night Final Test
    HW: Prepare for Final Exam

    5/23
    EQ: Why do we study the Holocaust?
    1.Night Seminar: Read Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech & Discuss
    HW: Prepare for Final Exam

    5/24
    No School: Staff Development Day

  • 5/13-5/17

    5/13 B-Day
    EQ: How does Elie’s faith change?
    1.Grammar Reminders
    2.Vocab#10: Study Day
    3.Night Chp 5-6
    HW: Vocab#10: Due & Quiz next class

    5/14-15
    EQ: How is irony present in Night?
    1.Vocab#10: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    2.Night Chp 6-7: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Finish Night Assignments

    5/16-17
    EQ: How is irony present in Night?
    1.Journal
    2.Night Chp 8-9: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Finish Night assignments

  • 5/6-5/10

    5/6-7
    EQ: How is irony present in Night?
    1.Imagery
    2.Vocab#10:Lesson Side 1
    3.Night Chp2-3: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#10

    5/8-9
    EQ: How does Elie begin to change?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#10: Lesson Side 2
    3.Night Chp 4-5: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#10

    5/10, 13
    EQ: How does Elie’s faith change?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#10: Study Day
    3.Night Chp 6-7
    HW: Vocab#10: Due & Quiz next class

  • 4/29-5/3

    4/29
    EQ: How are ethos, pathos, and logos used in the “I Have a Dream” speech?
    1.Diction
    2.”I Have a Dream”: Read, Discuss, Look at ethos, pathos, and logos
    HW: None

    4/30, 5/1
    EQ: Why do we study the Holocaust?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#13: Copy Bases & Meaning
    3. Holocaust Introduction
    4. Elie Wiesel/Oprah Interview
    HW: Study Vocab#10

    5/2-5/3
    EQ: What caused the Holocaust?
    1.Vocab#10: Make Study Card
    2.Holocaust: Stereotypes Activity & Notes
    3.Night Chapter 1: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    Hw: Study Vocab#10

  • 4/22-26

    4/22
    EQ: Why do we study Romeo and Juliet?
    1. Romeo and Juliet: Correct and Collect review
    2. Romeo and Juliet Final Test
    HW: Study Vocabulary#7-9

    4/23-24
    EQ: How are ethos, pathos, and logos used in writing?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#7-9: Part 4
    3. Ethos, Pathos, Logos: Notes & Discussion, Sample Reading
    HW:Vocab#7-9 due & quiz Friday

    4/25, 29
    EQ: How are ethos, pathos, and logos used in the “I Have a Dream” speech?
    1.Diction
    2.Vocab#7-9: Review
    3.”I Have a Dream”: Read, Discuss, Look at ethos, pathos, and logos
    HW: Vocab#7-9 due tomorrow

    4/26
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Vocab#7-9: Correct/Collect Lesson & Quiz
    HW: None

  • 4/15-4/19

    Lesson Plans
    English 9
    Week 4/15-4/19

    4/15-16
    EQ: How does Romeo and Juliet use the literary terms?
    1. Grammar Review
    2. Vocabulary 7,8,9: Lesson part 1
    3. Romeo and Juliet Act V Scene III
    4. Romeo and Juliet Literary Terms
    -Find Examples
    HW: Study vocabulary 7-9

    4/17-18
    EQ: What do I need to know for the Romeo and Juliet final test?
    1. Diction
    2. Vocabulary 7,8,9: Lesson part 2
    3. Romeo and Juliet Character and plot review
    4. Romeo and Juliet Quotes
    HW: Study Vocabulary 7-9
    Study Romeo and Juliet –Final Test next class

    4/19 & 4/22
    EQ: Why do we study Romeo and Juliet?
    1. Romeo and Juliet: Correct and Collect review
    2. Romeo and Juliet Final Test
    HW: Study Vocabulary7-9

  • 4/8-4/12

    Lesson Plans
    English 9
    Week 4/8-4/12

    4/8
    EQ: What plan is developed to reunite Romeo and Juliet?
    1. Diction
    2. Vocabulary 9: Lesson side 1
    3. Romeo and Juliet Act IV Scene I-IV
    HW: Study vocabulary 9

    4/9-4/10
    EQ: How has Romeo’s fate already been accomplished?
    1. Journal
    2. Vocabulary 9: Lesson side 2
    3. Romeo and Juliet Act IV Scene V
    4. Romeo and Juliet Act V Scene I

    HW: Study Vocabulary 9

    4/11-4/12
    EQ: How could the fate of Romeo and Juliet been altered?
    1. Grammar Review
    2. Vocabulary 9:
    -Correct and collect
    -Quiz
    3. Romeo and Juliet Act V Scene II-III
    HW: None

  • 4/1-4/5

    4/1-4/2
    EQ: How could Romeo change his fate?
    1. Journal
    2. Vocabulary 9: Copy bases and meanings
    3. Romeo and Juliet Act III Scene I-II: Read, Study, Discuss
    HW: Study vocabulary 9

    4/3-4/4
    EQ: How is irony used in Romeo and Juliet?
    1. Grammar Review
    2. Vocabulary 9: study card
    3. Romeo and Juliet Act III Scene III-V: Read, Study, Discuss
    HW: Study Vocabulary 9

    4/5 & 4/8
    EQ: What plan is developed to reunite Romeo and Juliet?
    1. Diction
    2. Vocabulary 9: Lesson side 1
    3. Romeo and Juliet Act IV Scene I-III
    HW: Study vocabulary 9

  • 3/18-3/22

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

    3/18-3/19
    EQ: How is figurative language used in Act II of Romeo & Juliet?
    1. Diction
    2. Vocabulary 8: Lesson Side 2
    3. Romeo & Juliet Act II: Read, study and discuss
    4. Balcony Scene Activity
    HW: Study Vocabulary 8, all missing assignments due 3/20

    3/20-3/21
    EQ: What do Romeo and Juliet decide to do?
    1. Share Balcony Scene Translations
    2. Vocabulary 8: Study
    3. Romeo and Juliet: Finish Act II: Read, study and discuss
    HW: Study Vocabulary 8-Quiz 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: None

  • 3/11-3/15

    3/11
    EQ: How is foreshadowing, iambic pentameter and blank verse used in Act I of Romeo & Juliet?
    1. Journal
    2. Vocabulary 8: Copy bases and meanings
    3. Romeo & Juliet Act I: Read, Study and discuss
    HW: Study Vocabulary 8

    3/12-3/13
    EQ: How is the idea of fate present in Romeo & Juliet?
    1. Grammar Review
    2. Vocabulary 8: Card
    3. Finish Romeo & Juliet Act I: Read, Study and discuss
    4. The science of Love at first sight
    HW: Study Vocabulary 8

    3/14-3/15
    EQ: How is figurative language used in Act II of Romeo & Juliet?
    1. Diction
    2. Vocabulary 8: Lesson Side 1
    3. Romeo & Juliet Act II: Read, Study and discuss
    4. Balcony Scene Activity
    HW: Study Vocabulary 8

  • 3/4-3/8

    3/4
    EQ: What is the basic plot of Romeo & Juliet?
    1. Grammar Review
    2. Vocab#7: Lesson Part 2
    3. R&J Character chart
    4. R&J Literary terms
    5. R&J introductory questions
    HW: Review Vocab#7-due 3/6-7/ R&J Character quiz 3/6-3/7

    3/5: NO CLASS – Proficiency testing

    3/6-7
    EQ: How is the prologue in Romeo and Juliet a sonnet?
    1. Vocabulary #7: Due/ Quiz
    2. R&J Character quiz
    3. Romeo & Juliet Prologue
    -Sonnets, Read and discuss
    HW: None

    3/8 & 3/11
    EQ: How does the opening scene in Romeo and Juliet foreshadow what is to come?
    1. Journal
    2. Vocabulary 8: Copy bases and meanings
    3. Romeo & Juliet Act I: Read, Study and discuss
    HW: Study Vocabulary 8

  • 2/25-3/1

    2/25-26
    EQ: Why do we study William Shakespeare?
    1.Diction
    2.Vocab#7: Make study card
    3.Shakespeare Intro Video: 10 interesting facts/questions
    4.Shakespeare Background Notes & Article
    HW: Review Vocab#7

    2/27-28
    EQ: Who are the characters of Romeo & Juliet?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#7: Lesson Part 1
    3.R&J Literary Terms
    4.R&J Character Notes
    HW: Review Vocab#7; R&J Character Quiz next class

    3/1
    EQ: What is the basic plot of Romeo & Juliet?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#7: Lesson Part 2
    3.Romeo & Juliet Character Quiz
    4. R&J Prologue: Read, Discuss, Iambic Pentameter, Sonnet
    HW: Review Vocab#7-due 3/6-7

  • 2/18-2/22

    2/18
    No School: Presidents’ Day

    2/19
    No School: Staff Development Day

    2/20 B-Day
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Journal
    2.The Odyssey: Finish reading; Review character chart; Comic Strip Assignment
    HW: The Odyssey Final Test next class

    2/21-22
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1. Vocab#7: Copy bases & meanings
    2.The Odyssey Final Test
    3. Grammar Review
    HW: Review Vocab#7

  • 2/11-2/15

    2/11
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1. Grammar Review pg 235 #1-10 all
    2. Vocabulary #6: Lesson Side 1
    3. The Odyssey p. 928-937: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #4
    4. The Odyssey p. 942-954: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #5
    HW-Review Vocab#6

    2/12-13
    EQ: How does Ody reclaim Ithaca?
    1.Diction
    2.Vocab#6: Lesson Part 2
    3.The Odyssey pg.942-964: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #5
    HW:Vocab#6 Due & Quiz 2/15

    2/14 A-Day
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Journal
    2.The Odyssey: Finish reading; Review character chart; Comic Strip Assignment
    HW: Vocab #6 Due & Quiz tomorrow

    2/15 C-Day
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Vocab#6: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    HW: None

  • 2/4-8

    2/4-5
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1. Diction: Yeats
    2. Vocabulary #6: Copy bases and meanings
    3. ¬The Odyssey p. 898-913: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #2
    4. The Odyssey p. 916-925: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #3; Fate and Destiny Assignment
    HW-Review Vocab#6

    2/6-7
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1. Journal
    2. Vocabulary #6: Make study card
    3. The Odyssey p. 916-925: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #3
    4. The Odyssey p. 928-937: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #4; Monsters Presentation
    HW-Review Vocab#6

    2/8 & 11
    1. Grammar Review pg 235 #1-10 all
    2. Vocabulary #6: Lesson Side 1
    3. The Odyssey p. 928-937: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #4
    4. The Odyssey p. 942-954: Read, Discuss and Study Guide #5
    HW-Review Vocab#6

  • 1/28-2/1

    1/28 B-day
    EQ: What is the background story of The Odyssey?
    1. Diction #1
    2.Vocab#5: Lesson Side 1
    3The Odyssey Background Information (Prezi)
    HW: Review Vocab#5

    1/29-30
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#5: Lesson side 2
    3.The Odyssey pg 895-898 thru line 55: Read, Discuss, Study Guide#1
    4. The Odyssey pg 898-913: Read, Discuss, Study Guide #2
    HW: Vocab#5 due & quiz next class

    1/31-2/1
    EQ: Is Ody a true hero?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Vocab#5: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    3.The Odyssey pg 898-913: Read, Discuss, Study Guide #2
    HW: None

  • 1/21-1/25

    1/21: No School

    1/22 C-Day
    EQ: Who are the characters in The Odyssey?
    1.Register for class
    2. Journal
    3. Vocab#5: Copy bases & meanings
    4.Ody Character Chart: Distribute & Complete
    HW: Finish Character Chart

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

    1/25 & 28
    EQ: What is the background story of The Odyssey?
    1. Diction #1
    2.Vocab#5: Lesson Side 1
    3The Odyssey Background Information (Prezi)
    HW: Review Vocab#5

  • 1/14-1/19

    Lesson Plans
    English 9
    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

    Week 1/7-1/11
    1/7-8
    EQ: How do I analyze a piece of poetry?
    1.Journal
    2.Review Poetry Terms packet
    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
    Poetry: TPCASTT in packet in groups
    HW: Prepare for semester exam

    1/11
    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

    12/17-12/18
    EQ: How is the theme of “honor” present in Of Mice and Men?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Of Mice and Men Final Test
    3. Poetry Terms Chart-distribute & complete
    HW: Complete Poetry Terms Chart

    12/19-20
    EQ: How do I analyze a piece of poetry?
    1.Journal
    2.Poetry Terms: Review
    3. Poetry: TPCASTT-practice with pieces of poetry; Distribute poetry packet
    HW: None

    12/21
    EQ: How do I analyze a piece of poetry?
    1. Poetry Analysis using poetry packet
    HW: None

  • 12/10-12/14

    Lesson Plans
    English 9
    Week 12/10-12/14
    12/10-11
    EQ: What happens to George and Lennie?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#4: Lesson Day 1
    3. Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#4

    12/12-13
    EQ: Is George and true friend to Lennie?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#4: Lesson Day 2
    3. Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Finish read, Study Guide, Quotations, Quiz
    4. Answer Essential Question, using at least one example/quote from novel.
    HW: Review Vocab#4-due & Quiz tomorrow

    12/14 C-Day
    1.Vocab#4: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    HW: Of Mice and Men Final test next class.

  • 12/3-12/7

    12/3 B-Day
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Vocab#1-3: Correct/Collect Lesson; Quiz
    2.Of Mice and Men Chp 3-4 Quiz
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: None

    12/4-5
    EQ: What happens to George and Lennie?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#4: Copy bases and meanings
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#4

    12/6-7
    EQ: What happens to George and Lennie?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Vocab#4: Make study card
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    4. Of Mice and Men Chp. 5-6 Quiz
    HW: Review Vocab#4

  • 11/26-11/30

    11/26-27
    EQ: What is Lennie’s relationship with George?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#1-3:Day 3
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 2: Finish reading & Study Guide
    4.Of Mice and Men Chp 1-2 Quiz
    5.Of Mice and Men Chp. 3-4: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#1-3

    11/28-29
    EQ: What does Curley learn about Lennie?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#1-3: Day 4
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 3-4: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#1-3-due & Quiz next class

    11/30
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Vocab#1-3: Correct/Collect Lesson; Quiz
    2.Of Mice and Men Chp 3-4 Quiz
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 5-6: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: None

  • 11/19-11/23

    11/19-20
    EQ: Who are the characters in Of Mice and Men?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#1-3: Day 1
    3.Of Mice and Men Chp 1-2: Distribute Quotes Packet & Study Guides; Read, Discuss
    HW:Review Vocab#1-3

    11/21
    EQ: Who are the characters in Of Mice and Men?
    1.Vocab#1-3: Day 2
    2. Of Mice and Men Chp1-2: Finish & Review, Quiz
    3. Of Mice and Men Chp 3: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#1-3

    11/22
    No School: Thanksgiving Day

    11/23
    No School: Family Day

  • 11/12-11/16

    11/12
    No School: Veteran’s Day

    11/13 C-Day
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. Bases?
    1.Vocab#3: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; 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
    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
    HW:None

  • 11/5-11/9

    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: Review Vocab #3; Finish “Cask”

    11/6
    No School: Staff Development

    11/7-8
    EQ: What Poe characteristics are present in “Cask of Amontillado”?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#3: Lesson
    3.”Cask of Amontillado”: Discuss, Act out final scene, Correct/Collect Study Guide, Quiz
    HW: Review Vocab#3-due 11/13

    11/9 & 14
    EQ: What Poe characteristics are present in “Black Cat”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.”Black Cat”: Read, Discuss, Study Guide
    HW: Review Vocab#3-due 11/13

  • 10/29-11/2

    Lesson Plans
    English 9
    Week 10/29-11/2

    10/29-30
    EQ: Who was Edgar Allan Poe?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. Vocab#3: Copy bases and meanings
    3. Edgar Allan Poe Video: View, 15 Interesting Facts, Discussion
    HW: Review Vocab#3

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

    11/2 A Day
    EQ: What is characteristic of an Edgar Allan Poe piece?
    1.Grammar Review
    2. “Cask of Amontillado”: Finish reading, Study Guide, Plot Sheet
    HW: Review Vocab#3; Complete “Cask” Materials

  • 10/22-10/26

    10/22
    EQ: How are the literary terms used in the short stories we read?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab#2: Work on side 2
    3.Literary Term Review: tone&mood definitions, complete sheet for each story
    HW: Review Vocab#2: due 10/25; Short Story Unit Test next class

    10/23-24
    EQ: Have I taken my Short Story Unit Test?
    1. Short Story Unit Test
    HW: Vocab#2 due next class

    10/25 C-day
    EQ: Do I know my vocab. bases?
    1.Vocab#2: Correct/Collect Lesson & Card; Quiz
    HW: None

    10/26
    No School: Nevada Day

  • 10/1-10/5- Homecoming Week

    10/1 B-day
    EQ: How is irony present in “The Lottery”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab Lesson #1: Work on lesson sheet
    3. “The Lottery”: Read & discuss, study guide, plot sheet,
    HW: Vocab#1 Lesson sheet-complete

    10/2-3
    EQ: How is irony present in “The Lottery”?
    1.Journal
    2.Vocab#1: Study Day
    3.”The Lottery”: Reading Quiz, Correct/Collect Study Guide, Plot sheet
    4. Literary Terms: Irony, setting, theme & identify in “The Lottery”
    5. Non-fiction article: Annotate, discuss type of conflict & how it relates to “The Lottery”
    6. “The Lottery” Video clips
    HW: Vocab #1 due 10/1

    10/4,8
    EQ: What is the theme of “The Gift of the Magi”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.”The Gift of the Magi”: Distribute study guide & plot sheet, read & complete study guide & plot sheet
    3. Vocab #1: Work & study time
    HW: Vocab#1 due & Quiz tomorrow

    10/5
    EQ: Do I know my vocab, bases & definitions?
    1.Vocab#1: Correct/Collect Lesson & card; Quiz
    HW: None

  • 8/27-8/31

    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

  • 9/3-9/7

    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

  • 9/10-9/14

    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: None

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

  • 9/17-9/21

    9/17-18
    EQ: How is conflict present in “The Most Dangerous Game”?
    1.G.R. pg 13 (1-10)
    2.Literary Term: Distribute packet; Conflict
    3. Video Game Article: Annotate & Discuss
    4.”The Most Dangerous Game”: Read, Discuss, Study Guide, Plot Sheet
    HW: None

    9/19-20
    EQ: What does the plot line look like for “MDG”?
    1.Journal
    2. “The Most Dangerous Game”: Finish reading, Discuss, Study Guide, Plot Sheet, Conflict
    HW: None

    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: None

  • 9/24-9/28

    9/24-25
    EQ: What type of conflict is present in “The Most Dangerous Game”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab Intro & Lesson #1: Copy Bases
    3.”Most Dangerous Game”: Finish reading; complete study guide & plot sheet; reading quiz
    4. “Most Dangerous Game”: Finish film (if time)
    HW: Review Vocab#1 bases & meanings; bring index card to next class

    9/26-27
    EQ: How is irony present in “The Lottery”?
    1.Journal
    2. Vocab Lesson #1: Make study card
    3. Literary Terms: setting, irony, symbol
    4. ”The Lottery”: Pre-read rituals chart, Begin reading, study guide, plot sheet
    HW: Review Vocab#1 bases & meanings

    9/28-10/1
    EQ: How is irony present in “The Lottery”?
    1.Grammar Review
    2.Vocab Lesson #1: Work on lesson sheet
    3. “The Lottery”: Finish reading, study guide, plot sheet, identify literary terms in story
    4. Non-fiction article
    HW: Vocab#1 Lesson sheet-complete