12/ 22 lesson plans

Dec. 22, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No assignment; created cards

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
finished collage activity for the novel (see red tray)

12/21 lesson plans

Dec. 21, 2006

Pds.1 3 & 4:
finish “Civil Disobedience”
quiz on “Walden” & “Civil Disobedience” (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Exam results
Collage Activity for the novel (characterization & symbolism)

12/20 lesson plans

Dec. 20, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
ASVAB

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Tangerine Unit Exam (schedule asap)

12/ 19 lesson plans

Dec. 19, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
“Civil Disobedience” reading(pg. 369) & worksheet(schedule please)
No SSR

Pds. 5 & 6:
novel summary notes & discussion of pgs. 388 –end of novel (see a peer)
No SSR
exam format & review methods discussed (novel exam on Wed.)Sequence of events worksheet (see me please)

12/18 lesson plans

Dec. 18, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
finish “Walden” worksheet
quiz on “Nature” & “Self Reliance” (schedule please)
discussion and correction of “Self Reliance” worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
submit quickwrite #2 for Part III
Novel summary notes on pgs. 266-288 (see a peer)
SSR (schedule please)
read pgs. 288-303 (finish the novel)
no homework

12/15 lesson plans

Dec. 15, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
finish “Self-Reliance” worksheet (schedule please)
revisit and finish “Walden” worksheet (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Part 3 – quickwrite 1 due
novel summary notes and discussion for pgs. 252-265 (see a peer)
assigned Part 3 – quickwrite 2 – due Mon., follow prompt please
SSR (schedule please)
read pgs. 266-288

12/14 lesson plans

Dec. 14, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
complete “Nature” imagery worksheet (schedule please)
read “Self Reliance” aloud (pgs. 363)
began “Self Reliance worksheet (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
novel summary notes & discussion for pgs. 237-252 (see a peer)
writing activity for Part III – pgs. 251 – 252 – due Fri.; follow directions carefully (see prompt)
read pgs. 252-265
SSR (schedule please
homework – writing activity for Part III

12/13 lesson plans

Dec. 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
reread “Nature” and interpreted it line by line –see a peer
Pd. 1 only – completed Imagery worksheet for “Nature”
all pds. – graded “Nature” worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
Novel summary notes and discussion on pgs. 217-237 (see a peer)
finished today – “Second Time Around” worksheets
No SSR
homework – read pgs. 237-252 only

12/12 lesson plans

Dec. 12, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
complete reading excerpt & worksheet for “Nature”(Handout)
read bio. on Thoreau – pg. 380
complete reading excerpt & worksheet for “Walden” (textbook pg. 382)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Novel summary notes on pgs. 203-217 (get from a peer asap)
SSR (schedule asap)
read pgs. 218-237
work on “Second Time Around” as needed if unfinished (in class only)

12/11 lesson plans

Dec. 11, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Introduction to transcendentalism (get notes from a peer)
Pd. 1 only-have begun “Nature” excerpt with in class worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
quiz on pgs. 177-199 (schedule asap please)
novel summary notes and discussion (see a peer)
SSR (schedule)
read pgs. 203-217 of Part III
No vocab. this week

12/ 8 lesson plans

Dec. 8, 2006

Pds. 1 , 3 & 4:
Scarlet Letter Essay

Pds. 5 & 6:
Unit 6 Vocab. Test (schedule asap please)
SSR (schedule please)
read pgs. 176-199(end of Part II) for Mondaycontinue working on “Second Time Around” in-class worksheet

12/7 lesson plans

Dec. 7, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
ASVAB testing

Pds. 5 & 6:
returned Unit 6 sentences (in pd. baskets)
corrected Unit 6 exercises (submit)
No SSR or reading assigned
worked remainder of class pd. on in-class only worksheet , “Second Time Around” (schedule time asap)
homework – study for Unit 6 vocab. test

12/6 lesson plans

Dec. 6, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Theme worksheet (see yellow tray; keep & complete)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
submit Unit 6 sentences & defs.
quiz on pgs. 160-176 (schedule asap please)
novel summary notes & discussion for pgs. 160-176 (see a peer)
homework- complete Unit 6 exercises for Thurs.

12/5 lesson plans

Dec. 5, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Novel Exam

Pds. 5 & 6:
pgs. 151-160 reading quiz (schedule asap)
novel summary notes & discussion for pgs. 151-160 (see a peer)
read pgs. 160-176 (worked on “Second Time Around” worksheet only if finished with reading assignment)
SSR (schedule please)
homework – Unit 6 sentences & defs. due Wed.

12/ 4 lesson plans

Dec. 4, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Dec. calendar given (see a peer please)
Test format & review methods discussed
continued with video

Pds. 5 & 6:
Dec. calendar given (see a peer please)
SSR (schedule please)
read pgs. 151-160 today
begin “Second Time Around” worksheet (in class only; over several days; complete sentence responses; on separate paper)
homework – Unit 6 in “Wordskills” due this week (sentences & defs. on Wed., exercises on Thurs., test on Fri.)

12/1 lesson plans

Dec. 1, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Video continues

Pds. 5 & 6:
Quiz on pgs. 133-151 (schedule please)
novel summary notes and discussion on pgs. 133-151 (see a peer)
begin (in class only) “Second Time Around” worksheet (setting & characterization) (schedule asap); will finish on Mon. in class
Homework – jump ahead to Unit 6 “Wordskills” if you’re a procrastinator

11/ 30 lesson plans

Nov.30, 2006

Pds1, 3 & 4:
wrap up discussion & sticky notes for chpts. 23 & 24
Video

Pds. 5 & 6:
quiz on pgs. 116-133 (schedule asap)
discussion & novel summary notes for pgs. 116-133 (see a peer)
SSR (schedule)
read pgs. 133-151

11/29 lesson plans

Nov. 29, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
chpts. 19-24 Quiz (schedule asap please)
discussion and sticky notes for 23 & 24 (see a peer)
No SSR

Pds. 5 & 6:
quiz on pgs. 96-116 (schedule asap please)
discussion & notes on pgs. 96-16 (get from a peer)
SSR
read pgs. 116-133

11/28 lesson plans

Nov. 27, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion & notes on chpts. 21 & 22
read chpts. 23 & 24
SSR (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
submit quickwrite for Part I
grades & worksheets returned for Part 1 (see pd. basket)
read Part II thru pg. 116 for Wed. (Part 2 will be comprised of daily quizzes, not daily worksheets)
SSR (schedule please)

11/27 lesson plans

Nov. 27, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
read chpts. 21 & 22 with s. guide & sticky notes

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
No Vocab. this week
compose a 1 pg. response (see the prompt handout)
Homework – revise & edit your 1 pg. response; submit Tues. in MLA format, typed; computers & printers are available am, break, lunch & pm here & in the library if needed

11/22 lesson plans

Nov. 22, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
discussion of chpt. 20 (see a peer)
no homework-Happy Thanksgiving!

Pds. 5 & 6:
Part I quiz results given (see basket)
no homework-Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21 lesson plans

Nov. 21, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion of 19 (see a peer)
creative writing activity (yellow tray)
read 20
No SSR

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Part I quiz (schedule asap please)
finish & submit Sibling Rivalry worksheet (you have this sheet already)
no homework

11/20 lesson plans

Nov. 20, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
chpts. 17 & 18 quiz (schedule asap)
No SSR
discussion of 17 & 18 (see a peer)
read chpt.19
s. guide for 19-24 given & FYI sheet for 9-19 (see yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
discussion and novel summary notes for pgs. 77 thru 94 (see a peer asap)
finished pgs. 86-94 worksheet (schedule if needed)
essays returned & portfolios begun (see me asap)
grade totals given

11/17 lesson plans

Nov. 17, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
chpts. 13-16 quiz (schedule asap please)
No SSR
discussion of chpts. 15 & 16 (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Unit 5 Vocab. test (schedule asap please)
SSR – read pgs. 86-94 with worksheet; also, complete pgs. 77-86 worksheet from yesterday if unfinished
homework – finish Part I of Tangerine (thru pg. 94) with worksheet

11/16 lesson plans

Nov. 16. 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion of chpt. 14 – see a peer asap
SSR (schedule please)
read chpts. 15 & 16 with s. guide & sticky notes

Pds. 5 & 6:
corrected Unit 5 exercises (submit if absent)
discussion & summary notes on pgs. 69-77(get from a peer asap)
SSR – read pgs. 77-86 with worksheets (see me if absent for wksheets and to schedule for SSR)
homework – study for Unit 5 Vocab. Test (sentences/defs. returned; in pd. basket if absent)

11/15 lesson plans

Nov. 15, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
finish pt. of view packet
read chpt. 14 with sticky notes & s. guide

Pds. 5 & 6:
submit Unit 5 sent. & defs.
discussion of pgs. 60-69
finish pgs. 69-75 with worksheets
homework – Unit 5 exercises due on Thurs.

11/13 lesson plans

Nov. 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
complete symbolism worksheet
read chpt. 13

Pds. 5 & 6:
discussion of pgs. 17-60 with notes(get from a peer asap)
SSR (schedule asap please)
read pgs. 60-69 with worksheet
homework – Unit 5 (pgs. 52-62)in “Wordskills” due this week; sent. & defs. due Wed., exercises due Thurs., test on Fri.

11/9 lesson plans

Nov. 9, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Video

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
submit pgs. 38-45 worksheet
read pgs. 49-60 with worksheet

11/8 lesson plans

Nov. 8
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Video

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
Read pgs. 38 – 45 with worksheet (get if absent)
Begin Sibling Rivalry worksheet also (get if absent)- due end of PART I

11/7 lesson plans

Nov. 7

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Discussion of chpt . 12 and quiz on chpts. 9-12
No SSR

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
submit pgs. 16 – 38 worksheet
corrected and discussed Intro worksheet
no homework – if thoroughly read through pg. 38

11/6 lesson plans

Nov. 6, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
essays returned & qtr. grades given
SSR
Discussion 8-11
SSR
Read chpt. 12 with s. guide & sticky notes

Pds. 5 & 6:
discussion of pgs. 1-4 & 7-16
SSRassigned pgs. 17-38 with in class s. guides (gave much of pd. to read)

11/3 lesson plans

Nov. 3, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
complete in class worksheet – interpretation of meaning (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
finish “intro.” worksheet for novel (pgs. 1-4) (schedule)
read pgs. 7-16 in novel
begin (in class) worksheet on pgs. 7-16(schedule)

11/2 lesson plans

Nov. 2, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
chpts. 5-8 quiz (schedule)
read chpts. 9-11 with s. guide (in yellow tray) & sticky notes

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR(schedule)
read “introduction” to novel and complete corresponding worksheet (in red tray); collected at end of pd. and will be returned Fri. to complete

11/1 lesson plans

Nov. 1, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Late Start
chpts. 5-8 quiz (schedule)
FYI sheet for 1-8 (in yellow tray)
pause in reading

Pds. 5 & 6:
Introduction to the novel –Tangerine:
books distributed, book covers completed, book plates distributed,
discussion of introductory questions completed
Thurs. am or lunch is available to compose final draft of personal narrative essay - due by 3 pm Thurs. at latest

10/31 lesson plans

Oct. 31, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion of chpts. 3 & 4
quiz on 1-4 (schedule)
SSR (schedule)
read 5 thru 8 with s. guide

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
compose final draft of personal narrative essay – Last Day today

10/30 lesson plans

Oct. 30, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
discussion of chpts. 1 & 2
read chpts. 3 & 4
s. guide for chpts. 3-8 distributed (in yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
last day to compose rough draft of personal narrative essay (schedule if absent)

10/27 lesson plans

Oct. 27, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR-finish bio. sheet if needed (see me)
“FYI – historical context” sheet given (yellow tray)
read aloud “Custom House” section that is a must to know
distributed s. guide for Chpts. 1 & 2; assigned chpts. 1& 2 for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
discussion & handout on concluding paragraph (get from red tray); must apply for org. and dev. of your in class essay
continue drafting essay
NOTE- Mon. will be last day to draft & compose final copy of personal narrative essay

10/26 lesson plans

Oct. 26, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR(schedule)
return playbook; save sticky notes for AP
intro. to novel: distributed(get own copy if highlighting),
bio. worksheet & handout (in class only; schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
NO SSR
Qtr. 1 vocab. exam (schedule asap) (if finished early, continue working on in class essay)

10/25 lesson plans

Oct. 25, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
in class essay (schedule asap please)

Pd. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Writing Unit continues– finish brainstorm for personal narrative (in class essay only) if unfinished; draft intro. paragraph using intro. writing notes; as time permits begin body paragraphs drafting of incident using body writing notes (schedule asap if absent)
homework – study Units 1-3 vocab. words for Thurs. qtr. vocab. test

10/24 lesson plans

Oct. 24, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
discussion/prep. for an interpretive & analytical lit. based essay
quickwrites returned

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
Writing Unit begins – discussion & drafting of introductory paragraph for in-class essay (schedule asap)
homework – study Units 1-3 vocab. words for Thurs. qtr. vocab. test

10/23 lesson plans

Oct. 23, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR; “The Crucible” exam

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR.
corrected/reviewed Unit 4 exercises.
began discussion of writing unit: if absent, get writing packet from red tray ASAP (includes writing prompt, type of prompt and writing checklist); we will compose this essay in class over several days, with particular focus on using the writing notes for clear organization and development.
returned intro. paragraph quickwrites also (get from pd. basket please).
homework – study vocab. for Units 1-3; NOTE – QTR. VOCAB. TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURS., 10/26 DUE TO DBL. ASSEMBLY THIS FRI.

10/20 lesson plans

Oct. 20, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
finished Act 4 video
exam prep and format for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
short story exam
homework – Unit 4 exercises, thru the “Word Lab” are due Mon; study vocab. words (units 1-3) for Fri. qtr. vocab. exam

10/19 lesson plans

Oct. 19, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Act 4 quiz
Act 3 & 4 vocab. quiz
Act 4 video begun

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap)
review handout of short story terms (get from red tray)
discussion of terms as review for short story exam
homework – short story exam will be Fri., 10/20; so, study terms handout,& short story notes & “reading discovery” handout; test format is terms & defs. matching with reading a new short story and identifying the elements/terms as they exist in that story (short answer)

10/18 lesson plans

Oct. 18, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
finish reading of Act 4 with s. guide
tomorrow – Act 4 quiz & Vocab. test on Acts 3 & 4

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
discussion & application of lit. elements on “reading discovery” worksheet
began revisiting of body paragraph drafting using “The Most Dangerous Game” quickwrite (in class only; schedule asap if absent)
homework - jump ahead to Unit 4 (review of Units 1-3); complete all exercises, including “The Lab” – due on 10/23; begin reviewing Unit 1-3
vocab. for qtr. vocab. test on 10/27 (I recommend flash cards for reviewing all 60 words)

10/17 lesson plans

Oct. 17, 2006

Pds. 1 3 & 4:
SSR
finish Act 3 video
begin Act 4 reading with s. guide; Pd.1 – thru mid. pg. 132; Pd. 3 – thru most of pg. 138; pd. 4 – thru pg. 130

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
finish “reading Discovery” worksheet that we started yesterday; apply literary terms we’ve learned so far (see your notes if needed) and find the evidence/examples for them in “The Necklace”
homework– Pd. 5 only -jump ahead to Unit 4 (review of Units 1-3); complete all exercises, including “The Lab” – due on 10/23; begin reviewing Unit 1-3 vocab. for qtr. vocab. test on 10/27 (I recommend flash cards for reviewing all 60 words); Pd. 6 only- finish “Reading Discovery” worksheet for tomorrow

10/16 lesson plans

Oct. 16, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Act 3 video

Pds. 5 & 6:
ü SSR
ü discussion of “The Necklace” s. guide
ü begin Reading Discovery worksheet – apply ques. to “The Necklace”
ü homework – jump ahead to Unit 4 (review of Units 1-3); complete all exercises, including “The Lab” – due on 10/23; begin reviewing Unit 1-3 vocab. for qtr. vocab. test on 10/27

10/13 lesson plans

Oct. 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Act 3 quiz
Conc. para. writing notes/discussion with handout (in yellow tray)
homework – draft a conc. para. (prompt in yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
Unit 3 vocab. test (schedule asap)

10/12 lesson plans

Oct. 12, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Completed reading for Act 3
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
Unit 3 exercises submitted/corrected
discussion of “The Necklace”
homework – study for Unit 3 vocab. test

10/11 lesson plans

Oct. 11, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Act 3 reading continues

Pds. 5 & 6:
submit Unit 3 sent. & defs.
SSR
finish reading “The Necklace” with s. guide
homework – Unit 3 exercises

10/10 lesson plans

Oct. 10, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Progress report grades given; body qwrites returned
SSR
finished Act 2 video
Act 3 begun – roles selected, s. guide distributed

Pds. 5 & 6:
submit intro. qwrite (attach prompt)
SSR (schedule)
pt. of view notes given (see a peer)
pt. of view handout (see red tray)
read “The Necklace” with s.guide (see red tray)
homework – Unit 3 sent. & defs.

10/9 lesson plans

Oct. 9, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
submit Intro. para. qwrite with integrated thesis
SSR
Act 2 Video (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
progress report grades given
SSR
detailed discussion on intro. paragraph & thesis writing
intro. para. with thesis handout (get from red tray asap)
intro. para. quickwrite assigned (spent remainder of pd. writing it so all you have to do is revise, edit and type it at home
intro. para. quickwrite due on Tues. (typed, dbl. sp., 12 pt. font, attach prompt)
homework - Unit 3 is due this week, pgs. 34-40, sent.& defs. on Wed., exercises with all of maze on Thurs., vocab. test on Fri.

10/6 lesson plans

Oct. 6, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
finish and discussion of thesis worksheet
handout – intro. para. & thesis
assigned intro. paragraph quickwrite – due Mon., typed, dbl. sp., 12 pt. font, attach prompt

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
Unit 2 quiz
in class only – symbol worksheet returned and completed
SCHEDULE FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE ASAP PLEASE
homework – jump ahead to Unit 3 for next week if you procrastinate or have a hectic schedule for next week

10/5 lesson plans

Oct. 5, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
review of intro. paragraph and integrated thesis
read pgs. 128-133-composition textbook
integrated thesis worksheet (in class only)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Unit 2 sentences returned
SSR
Unit 2 exercises submitted
Symbol notes given (get from a peer asap for short story notes
“The Scarlet Ibis” symbol worksheet completed
homework – review for Unit 2 vocab. test

10/4 lesson plans

Oct. 4, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Introductory paragraph with integrated thesis discussion & notes
reading in composition book (see me if absent)-begins on pg. 128

Pds. 5 & 6:
Unit 2 sentences & defs. due
grade updates
SSR (schedule please)
“The Scarlet Ibis” discussion with s. guide
quiz on short story (schedule asap)

10/3 lesson plans

Oct. 3, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4 :
SSR
finished reading of Act 2 in pds. 3 & 4
Act 2 quiz with Act 1 & 2 vocab. quiz (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap)
finish reading “The Scarlet Ibis”
complete s. guide on it; we had class time to do this (see red tray please)
homework-Unit 2 sentences & defs. due on Wed., typed, dbl. spaced, 12 pt. font, word, 1st part of speech, 3 defs. & original sent. using context clue

10/2 lesson plans

Oct. 2, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Oct. calendar (get from a peer)
finished reading Act 2
quiz tomorrow on Act 2 and vocab. for Acts 1 & 2

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap)
Oct. calendar (get from a peer)
finish reading “The Scarlet Ibis” with s. guide (get s. guide from red tray)
Homework – Unit 2 due this week (sent. & defs. for Wed., exercises (include pgs. 24-32 with at least 7 puzzle items, exclude “The Last Word”) & vocab. test on Fri.

9/28 lesson plans

Sept. 28, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Act 2 begun – s. guide, vocab. list & sticky notes; pd. 1 & pd. 3 -pg.53, pd. 4 –pg. 58

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
corrected Unit 1 exercises
continued reading “The Scarlet Ibis” (unfinished)
homework – student for Unit 1 vocab. test please
reminder to new enrollees-complete items 1-6 by Fri.; see me if scheduling is a problem

9/27 lesson plans

Sept. 27, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
notes/ discussion on Act 1 quickwrite – due Thurs. (get handouts from yellow tray)
grade totals given

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap)
submit Unit 1 sentences and defs.
discussion and review of Irony
pd. 6 only – read aloud “The Elephant” pg. 201 (blue book) and applied irony
notes/discussion on Setting (get from a peer asap)
we began reading “The Scarlet Ibis” on pg. 593 (1 ½ pgs.) (orange book)
homework – Unit 1 exercises due Thurs.

9/26 lesson plans

Sept. 26, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
Act 1 on video (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
review/discussion of Plot, Characterization
notes/discussion of irony (get from a peer)
pd. 5 – read “The Elephant” on pg. 201 (blue book)
pd. 6 – we started “The Elephant” on pg. 201 (blue book) – will finish Wed.Homework – Unit 1 sentences and defs. – due Wed.

9/26 lesson plans

Sept. 26, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
Act 1 on video (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
review/discussion of Plot, Characterization
notes/discussion of irony (get from a peer)
pd. 5 – read “The Elephant” on pg. 201 (blue book)
pd. 6 – we started “The Elephant” on pg. 201 (blue book) – will finish Wed.Homework – Unit 1 sentences and defs. – due Wed.

9/25 lesson plans

September 25, 2006

Pds. 1 , 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
complete in-class Act 1 quote worksheet (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
“Wordskills” Unit 1 assigned for this week: original sentences & definitions (3) due on Wed.; exercises (including word maze, excluding Last Word) due on Thurs.; Vocab. test on Fri. (sentence completion with word bank)
new students only – read course syllabus, complete SSR card, write body paragraph for Fri.

9/22 lesson plans

September 22, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
writing component overviewed/discussed (see a peer please)
began in class only worksheet on Act 1 quotes (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Day 2 of Library Orientation (MUST SEE MRS. GUY FOR WORK ASAP)


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9/21 lesson plans

Sept. 21, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
finish Act 1
quiz on Act 1

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR due to Library Orientation
if absent- you MUST see Mrs. Guy, the librarian, for make-up work



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9/20 lesson plans

Sept. 20, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR-Late Start Day
continued reading Act 1 – pds.1-middle of pg. 39; pd. 3-up to narrative on bottom of pg. 40; pd. 4-middle of pg. 40

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR-Late Start Day
review of Theme (see a peer)
review of story and s. guide; also, we applied characterization to the story
quiz on short story (schedule asap)
No homework

9/19 lesson plans

Sept. 19, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Act I reading continues: pd. 1 – read to bottom of pg. 26; pd. 3 – read to middle of pg. 28; pd. 4 – read to 2nd to last line by Proctor on pg. 28


Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
read “A Mother in Mannville”; complete s. guide & apply characterization notes while reading short story
no homework

9/18 lesson plans

Sept. 18, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
pd. 1- read to pg. 20(narrative section); pd. 3 –read to bottom of pg. 19; pd. 4- read to bottom of pg. 19
use s. guide. vocab. list & sticky notes please

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
No Vocab. this week; Library Orientation on Thurs. & Fri.
Characterization Notes (get from a peer asap)
Began reading “A Mother in Mannville” (green textbook only) with s. guide (handout in red tray)

9/15 lesson plans

Sept. 15, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
submit “Death of a Salesman” journals
“Death of a Salesman” test
discussion of Miller’s commentary on pgs. 5-8; pd. 1 only-selected Act 1 roles

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap)
submit “Wordskills” Special Unit for grading
discussion on process of writing body paragraph & brainstorming
paragraph due on Mon. – typed, 12 pt. font, dbl. spaced, final copy only, attach prompt to back of copy please

9/14 lesson plans

Sept. 14, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
finished notes on Miller
Playbooks distributed
handouts – vocab. & s. guide for Act1
read “Notes” and assigned reading of Pgs. 1-8 for Fri.

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
discussion on essay writing
handout – body paragraph writing (KEEP ALL YEAR)
handout - body paragraph writing prompt given – DUE MON.
don’t forget- Special Unit due on Fri. – bring “Wordskills”
.

9/13 lesson plans

Sept. 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
Puritanism quiz
Notes (handout) begun on Arthur Miller

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
quiz on short story
quiz on plot notes
homework – complete “Special Unit” for Fri.

9/12 lesson plans

Sept. 12, 2006

Pds. 1, 3& 4:
SSR (schedule asap)
notes/introduction on Puritanism (get handout from yellow tray)
homework – study notes for quiz

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap)
finish “The Most Dangerous Game” with s. guide
homework – finish reading the story and complete s. guide for Wed. (short story & plot quiz on Wed.)
Literature Textbooks distributed (see me if absent)

9/11 lesson plans

Sept. 11, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
Learning Modalities wrapped up (pd. 4 handout given)
Thinking Styles discussed and tested; handout given

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
assigned Special Unit (pgs. 1-12) in “Wordskills – due Fri.
read “The Most Dangerous Game” with s. guide (pd. 5-bottom of pg.49 & pd. 6- top of pg. 48 please)

9/8 lesson plans

Sept. 8, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR; Portfolio Scramble (get from last year’s Eng. teacher)
Lord of the Flies exam (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR; update card if needed (schedule asap)
read “The Most Dangerous Game” to pg. 45with s. guide

9/5-9/7 lesson plans

Sept. 5, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Introductions
Course syllabus
Sept. calendar (get from a peer; due dates for summer reading given)
review/discussion of dialectical journals
SSR novel due Thurs.

Pds. 5 & 6:
Introductions
Course syllabus
Sept. calendar (get from a peer)
SSR novel due Thurs. & purchase “Wordskills” by Mon., 9/11

Sept. 6, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Introduction to SAT info.(get handout)
Introduction to Academic Strategies – Learning Modalities
Modalities test given

Pds. 5 & 6:
Notes & discussion of PLOT (get from a peer)
Introduction to 1st short story

Sept. 7, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR begins (complete SSR card)
Complete Modalities Test

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR begins (complete SSR card)
Review of PLOT
Literature textbook (discussed supplementary resources available in it)
“The Most Dangerous Game” s. guide given

6/15 lesson plans

June 15, 2006

Pd. 4:
Poetry exam
submission of textbooks
writing portfolio updated

Pd. 5:
Quarter 4 Vocab. Test
Poetry Test
submission of textbooks
writing portfolio updated

*Have a great summer! I am outta here!

6/14 lesson plans

June 14,2006

Pd. 3:
Poetry exam
submission of textbooks
writing portfolio updated

6/13 lesson plans

June 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Pd. 1 only – Poetry exam & book submission
· Pds. 3 & 4 – last minute poetry exam prep

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Pd. 5 only – last minute poetry exam prep
· Pd. 6 only – Qtr. 4 Vocab. Exam , Poetry exam, Writing Portfolio updated & book submission

6/12 lesson plans

June 12, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Poetry Exam Prep & Review (see a peer)
· paired in class worksheet on Villanelle (completed & discussed)
· ps. – some of my personal novels are missing; if you have one, please return it
· reminder – textbooks need to be submitted (Perrine’s & McDougal Littell)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Unit 16 exercises corrected (review of Units 13, 14 & 15) (submit please)
· discussion & notes for ballad, epic, dramatic monologue & free verse (see a peer)
· discussion & review of sonnet form & iambic pentameter (get handout from red tray)
· Poetry Test Prep & Review (see a peer); poetry worksheets returned (use as review too)
· Homework – review for Qtr. 4 Vocab. test & Poetry test
· reminder – textbooks need to be submitted (Prentice Hall & McDougal Littell)
· ps. – some of my personal novels are missing; if you have one, please return it

6/9 lesson plans

June 9, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· discussion of sonnet packet
· chpt. 4 notes and poem 34 discussed (see a peer)
· sound devices worksheet
· pd. 4 – poem 31 read & discussed with application/notes on Villanelle (see a peer)
· homework – complete sound devices worksheet for Mon. (review)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· discussion and self-correction of sound devices worksheet (see me if you need help)
· read and discussed “The Listeners” (pg. 638) with sound devices
· finished the in class only “figurative language” worksheet
· completed “The Bat” worksheet in class (get from tray & complete)
· homework – complete Unit 16 (review unit) with Vocab. Lab 4 exercises in “Wordskills” – due Mon. in preparation for qtr. vocab. exam

6/7 & 6/8 lesson plans

June 7, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (last in class day to work on Linking worksheet; schedule if needed)
· “Fire & Ice” discussed with s. guide
· “Fire & Ice” quiz (schedule)
· notes/discussion of poems 13, 14 & 17 (pd. 4 only notes on chpt. 2 also)
· homework – read chpt. 3 with poems 24, 27 & 30

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· submit research paper with Works Cited, Topic Outline & revision checklist
· “Casey at the Bat” quiz (schedule please)
· notes/discussion on Dramatic poetry (get from a peer)
· Read/discussed “Incident in a Rose Garden”
· Figurative Language Worksheets – in class only(schedule please)
· No homework

June 8, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· discussion and notes on chpt.3 & poems 24, 27 & 30 (get from a peer)
· pds. 3 & 4 only – we also finished discussion of poems 13, 14 & 17 that remained (get from a peer)
· discuss and application activity- we read poem 31 aloud, took notes and acquired understanding of a “Villanelle” (get from a peer)
· homework – complete sonnet packet

Pds. 5 & 6:
· figurative language discussion and notes (get from a peer)
· read & discussed “The Eagle” (pg. 627) & “Dreams” (pg. 631) for meaning & figurative devices
· as a class, completed figurative language practice worksheet with discussion (get from red tray & complete)
· finished remainder of in class worksheet on figurative language that was started on Wed. (schedule time asap)
· homework – complete “Sound Devices” worksheet for Fri.

6/6 lesson plans

June 6, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (work on linking worksheet, if unfinished)
· finished notes/discussion of chpt. 1 poems (see a peer)
· discussion and notes for chpt. 2 begun (see a peer)
· homework -application activity “Fire and Ice” worksheet (yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR(work on finishing s. guide for “Casey at the Bat”)(schedule please)
· discussion of last minute questions/concerns about research project
· correction of “Casey at the Bat” s. guide
· homework – due tomorrow, completed research project; submit as follows: research paper with parenthetical citations, Works Cited, topic outline (# these in MLA format); attach 2 pg. revision checklist to the back(yellow handout)

6/5 lesson plans

June 5, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Perrine’s chpt. 1 notes and discussion (see a peer)
· homework – read chpt. 2 and poems # 13, 14 & 17 (skim questions too)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Poetry notes and poetry terms given/discussed (get from a peer); important to keep for review for poetry unit exam
· began “Casey at the Bat” poem with s. guide in class; will redistribute tomorrow to finish; will quiz on poem after discussion
· homework- continue drafting research paper (5 paragraph minimum, must have parenthetical citations, Works Cited, and topic outline); follow all the handouts for examples, support and guidelines – due Wed., June 7

6/2 lesson plans

June 2, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· “Glass Menagerie” exam (schedule asap please)
· read chpt. 1 & poems 1,3 5 & 11 carefully of Perrine’s “Sound & Sense”, (textbooks were distributed for it today (see yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· completed Day 2 of required District in-class essayhomework- continue drafting research paper (5 paragraph minimum, must have parenthetical citations, Works Cited, and topic outline); follow all the handouts for examples, support and guidelines

6/1 lesson plans

June 1, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· finished reading rest of play from 2nd page of scene 6
· s. guide distributed for scene 7
· exam prep given (format & review)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· began first day of 2-day district required in-class essay (compare & contrast); if absent schedule asap
· homework – continue drafting research paper (5 paragraph minimum, must have parenthetical citations, Works Cited, and topic outline); follow all the handouts for examples, support and guidelines

5/31 lesson plans

May 31, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· distributed s. guide for Scenes 5 & 6 (get from yellow tray please)
· we read thru remainder of Scene 2; all of 3, 4 & 5; and 1st 2 pages of Scene 6

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· “The Odyssey” exam
· if class time, review writing notes for tomorrow and Fri. in class district-required essay
· homework – work on drafting the research paper (5 paragraph minimum, must have parenthetical citations, Works Cited, and topic outline); follow all the handouts for examples, support and guidelines)

5/30 lesson plans

May 30, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· Introduction to “The Glass Menagerie”: bio. handout given and discussed (see red tray)
· playbooks distributed and Act I begun with s. guide; read Scenes 1 & 2

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· “The Odyssey” exam tomorrow – format and review methods discussed
· assigned research paper for Wed., June 7th by 3 pm
· peer revision checklist handout given(follow closely for a successful paper) (see red tray) & use green research handout (MLA) closely
· Discussion & handout on “Using Sources Honestly” (see red tray); MUST CITE FACTS CORRECTLY TO AVOID PLAGIARISM & KNOW WHAT TO QUOTE VERSUS WHAT TO PARAPHRASE
· If absent, get handouts and read/follow them carefully

5/26 lesson plans

May 26, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· Integrated Thesis Essay (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· submit power point copy & Works Cited
· SSR (schedule please)
· Unit 15 Vocab. Test (schedule please)
· returned “Writing Portfolios” – we updated “Record Sheets” (if absent, please do this & returned Romeo and Juliet essay 2 also (insert/add to portfolio please)
· overviewed briefly that we’ll write the research paper next week and test out of THE ODYSSEY
· NO HOMEWORK

5/25 lesson plans

May 25, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· Writing Activity 1 – in class (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· returned Unit 15 sentences/defs.
· corrected Unit 15 exercises (submit)
· finished Book 23
· review and took Books 21 –23 quiz (schedule please)

5/23 lesson plans

May 23, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· GRAPES… Exam

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (update card if needed)
· return to “The Odyssey” – read Book 21 to line along with s.guide
· get s. guide from red tray please
· Homework – Unit 15 sentences and defs. due Wed.; work on powerpoint also (be sure it is accessible through your U-drive
· Reminder – cannot draft entries for “Works Cited” unless you follow exact format in green “MLA” packet for each source; “Works Cited” due with powerpoint on Fri.

5/22 lesson plans

May 22, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Exam format and review
· Biblical allusion worksheet given/completed (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· power point update (due date = Fri.; submit printed copy only with 8 slides on one page & a separate typed Works cited; questions, concerns addressed; notes given – see a peer for these please)
· Pd. 5 only - Topic outlines returned; keep them; will address prior to drafting research paper
· Pd. 6 only – resubmitted topic outlines so I could grade them tonight Unit 15 assigned this week (pgs. 158-166 including maze)

5/ 19 lesson plans

May 19, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Minimum Day
· No SSR
· discussion of chpts. 29 & 30 (see a peer)
· wrap up last minute items on gender worksheets

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Minimum Day with No SSR
· in the computer lab – last day of class time to complete power point presentation; if unfinished, will have to complete on own time

5/18 lesson plans

May 18, 2006
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· complete both gender worksheets (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· submit topic outline (cannot begin power point unless submitted)
· Library – 1st of 2 days to complete power presentation (carefully use powerpoint handout to guide you)













May 18, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· complete both gender worksheets (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· submit topic outline (cannot begin power point unless submitted)
· Library – 1st of 2 days to complete power presentation (carefully use powerpoint handout to guide you)

5/17 lesson plans

May 17, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· notes & discussion on chpts. 27 & 28 (see a peer please)
· gender worksheets begin (see me)
· SSR - read chpt. 30

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· Library – fact finding is finished; class time now on topic outline (use handout to complete one) & begin power point presentation (use computers)
· power point handout given (see red tray)

5/ 16 lesson plans

May 16, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Read chpt. 29
· Complete “Author’s Purpose” worksheet (schedule)
· quiz on chpts. 27 & 28 (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Last day to research (fact finding)
· handout given on how to write a “topic outline”; next step after fact finding is the outline (see me if absent)
· homework – get into the library if you’re not done fact finding please; book cart will be available

5/15 lesson plans

May 15, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· discussion and notes for chpts. 25 & 26
· in class worksheet on “Author’s Purpose” (schedule please)
· read chpts. 27 & 28

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Library – Research; only Mon. & Tues. to complete fact finding
· No SSR; No Vocab. this week

5/12 lesson plans

May 12, 2006

STAR Testing
Pds. 3 & 4:
· Discussion of chpts. 22-24 (get notes from a peer)
· SSR (schedule please)
· Read chpts. 25 & 26 for Monday please

5/11 lesson plans

May 11, 2006

STAR Testing
Pd. 5:
· No SSR
· Library Research (topics were assigned today)

5/10 lesson plans

May 10, 2006

STAR Testing
Pd. 1:
· Discussion of chpts. 22-24 (get notes from a peer)
· SSR (schedule please)
· Read chpts. 25 & 26 for Monday please

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· Library Research (topics were assigned today)

5/9 lesson plans

May 9, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· STAR discussion (get/read packet from yellow tray please)
· discussion and notes on chpt. 21
· remember, read thru 24 for next time we meet per STAR schedule

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· STAR discussion (get/read packet from red tray please)
· discussion and practice of Lang. Arts section of STAR
· remember, bring all research materials to class next time we meet per STAR schedule since we will be heading to the library (after attendance); topics will be distributed then also

5/8 lesson plans

May 8, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· discussion of chpt. 20 (get notes from a peer)
· submit “Fambly Photo” assignment
· chpts. 21 & 22 quiz scheduled for Tues.
· read chpts. 23 & 24
· SSR (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· Research Process for Bibliograph and Notetaking discussed ALL PERIOD
· If absent, get packet from tray; read each page; see a peer for completing the “sample” Book (orange sheet), Encyclopedia (yellow sheet) & Online (pink sheet)
· No Vocab. this week due to STAR and Library ResearchHomework – complete the 3 plagiarism and paraphrase passages on the “Using Sources Honestly” handout

5/5 lesson plans

May 5, 2005

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· “Fambly Photo” worksheet assigned (get from yellow tray); due Mon. please
· Read chpts. 21 & 22 for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· Unit 14 Vocab. Test
· Research Process Introduced (please get handouts from tray; see me also)

5/4 lesson plans

May 4, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· NO SSR
· discussion of chpts. 18 & 19 (get from a peer)
· assigned remainder of chpt. 20 for Fri.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· returned Unit 14 sentences (get from pd. basket)
· corrected Unit 14 exercises (submit please)
· Books 10 & 12 quiz given (schedule please)
· brief overview given of Upcoming Research Unit
· homework – study for Unit 14 Vocab. Test

5/3 lesson plans

May 3, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Read chpt. 19 & ½ of chpt. 20
· grab s. guide for chpt. 20 (see yellow tray)
· work on updating Linking worksheet also during pd.; in class only

Pds. 5 & 6:
· submit Unit 14 sentences please
· SSR (schedule please)
· we read all of Book 12 with s. guide
· get Book 12 s. guide from red tray please; complete it also
· homework – Unit 14 exercises, along with a minimum of 15 puzzle items

5/2 lesson plans

May 2, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR(schedule please)
· discussion of chpts. 16 & 17 (get from a peer)
· please finish reading chpt. 18 for Wed.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· we read Book 10, lines 84 to the end of Book 10 along with s. guideHomework- Unit 14 sentences & defs. due Wed

5/1 lesson plans

May 1, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· May calendar given (see a peer please)
· SSR (schedule)
· quiz on chpt. 16 (schedule)
· read chpts. 17 and ½ of 18 please
· distributed linking worksheet for update, as time permitted

Pds. 5 & 6:
· May calendar given (see a peer please)
· SSR (schedule)
· read Book 10, up to line 84 along with s. guide (get s. guide from red tray please)
· homework – Unit 14 this week, pgs. 148-156, complete at least 15 items on the puzzle also

4/27 lesson plans

April 27, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· quiz on chpts. 10-13 (schedule please)
· Discussion & Notes on chpts. 10-13 (see a peer)
· Read chpts. 14 & 15 please for homework

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· corrected Unit 13 exercises (submit please)
· continued reading Book 9, line 299 to line 460 with s. guide
· homework – study for Unit 13 vocab. test please (returned Unit 13 sentences also; get from pd. basket)

4/28 lesson plans

April 28, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Discussion & Notes completed for chpt. 13 (see a peer)
· Discussion & Notes given for chpts. 14 & 15 (see a peer)
· Completion of in class worksheet “I to We” (schedule please)
· SSR – read chpt. 16 for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Unit 13 Vocab. Test (schedule please)
· continued reading of Book 9, line 460 to end of Book 9 with s. guide
· Books 1 & 9 quiz given following our brief review (schedule please)

4/26 lesson plans

April 26, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· EAP – essay test given (see your counselor please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· submit Unit 13 sentences & defs.
· submit essay (attach prompt & rubric please); rubric handout is located in red tray)
· SSR (schedule please)
· read Book 9, line 79 to line 299 with s. guide
· homework – complete Unit 13 exercises along with entire word maze

4/25 lesson plans

April 25, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· EAP test rescheduled for Wed.; tests not ready yet
· SSR; finish reading chpt. 13
· complete in Class Dialogue worksheet (schedule please)
· update Linking Worksheet thru chpt. 13 (in class only; schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion of proofreading for final essay draft(get handout from red tray); took most of class period
· remainder of Book 9 s. guide given (get from red tray)
· read Book 9, line 67 through line 79 with s. guide
· homework – Unit 13 sentences and defs. due Wed. & final draft of essay due (attach yellow prompt to back of essay please)

4/24 lesson plans

April 24, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· Read chpt. 13
· handout given on EAP for STAR (get from yellow tray); EAP will be on Tues.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· notes and discussion given for concluding paragraph for essay
· Read “Preparing to Read”, Book One – “Invocation” and Book 9 through line 67 with s. guide
· s guide given (get from red tray and complete)
· BRING ROUGH DRAFT/TYPED COPY OF ESSAY TO CLASS ON TUES.; WE WILL DO EDITING AND PROOFREADING TECHNIQUES; ESSAY NOT DUE UNTIL WED.
· Homework – assigned Unit 13 of “Wordskills” for this week (follow regular format as required); draft concluding paragraph for essay

4/14 lesson plans

April 14, 2006

Pds. 1,3 & 4
SSR (Schedule Please)
Notes and discussion on Chapts. 8,9,10 (see a peer)
Read chapts. 11 and 12

Pds. 5 & 6
SSR (schedule please)
Odyssey Video (see me please)
Work on essay if you’re a procrastinator, please

4/13 lesson plans

April 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· chpts. 7-9 quiz (schedule asap)
· read chpt. 10 please

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· introduction to The Odyssey (READ PGS 890 & 891 in orange textbook)
· completed “Mythology Worksheet” with handout (MUST SCHEDULE SINCE IN CLASS ONLY PLEASE)
· Homework – write 2nd body paragraph for your essay due on April 25th; use your writing notes (from yesterday’s discussion/ white board and on colored paper) , Act 2 essay commentary and rubric, and prompt with guidelines to help you.

4/12 lesson plans

April 12, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR – Late Start
· discussion & notes on chpts. 5 & 6 (see a peer)
· read chpt. 9 please

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR – Late Start
· discussion and notes on body paragraph – get from a peer
· yesterday, notes & discussion were given for introductory paragraph (get from a peer) & assigned as homework
· HOMEWORK TONIGHT – compose first body paragraph for your essay; the goal is to draft a little each night so you won’t have homework over spring break

4/11 lesson plans

April 11, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Elections
· SSR (read chpts. 7 & 8)
· quiz on chpts. 5 & 6 (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Elections
· SSR (schedule please)
· Act 2 essays returned (get from pd. basket)
· New essay prompt given (get from red tray); due on 4/25 for 100 pts.; follow guidelines & directions closely for a successful essay; see me if you need help

4/10 lesson plans

April 10, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· Read chpts. 5 & 6 closely
· Steinbeck video (25 minutes worth; schedule asap please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· Romeo and Juliet exam (schedule asap)
· complete remainder of “Timeline” worksheet on your own and submit please for pts.
· homework – jump ahead to Unit 13 if you like; will be assigned next week

4/7 lesson plans

April 7, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· discussion and notes for chpts. 1-4 (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· complete Act 5 worksheet; in class only (see me please)
· Exam prep/review methods and format given Homework – study for Romeo and Juliet exam; exam on Monday

4/6 lesson plans

April 6, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· finish chpt. 2 worksheet (in class only)
· read chpt. 4 please

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule)
· finish reading Act 5
· quiz on Act 5 (schedule please)

4/5 lesson plans

April 5, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· finish chpt. 1 worksheet in class
· read chpt. 2 and begin its in class worksheet
· get chpt. 1 & 2 lit element focus areas from a peer

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· pd. 5 only – read from Act 5, Scene 3 to line 238 with s. guide
· pd. 6 only – read from Act 5, Scene 3 to line 252 with s. guide
· homework – review Act 5 and s. guide since we will finish and quiz on it tomorrow

4/4 lesson plans

April, 4, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· qtr. grades given
· essays (SAT, experiential & Gatsby) returned; update record sheets; place in portfolio at your leisure
· pd. 1 only – continued to work on chpt. 3 worksheet
· pds. 3 & 4 – read historical context handout (return please); read chpt. 1 and started corresponding in class only worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· qtr. grades given
· s. guide given for Act 5 (get from red tray please)
· selected roles and began reading Act 5; both pds. read thru Scene 2 with s. guide
· no homework

4/3 lesson plans

*I was absent. Sorry.
April 3, 2006

Pds. 1, 3, & 4
SSR (schedule please)
Read chapter 3 and complete wksheet (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6
SSR (schedule please)
Review wksheet for Act. 4; in class only (schedule please)

3/31 lesson plans

March 31, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· Registration took place (see your counselor asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Act 4 on video (schedule asap)
· completed license plate activity for a character; in class only (schedule)

3/30 lesson plans

March 30, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· finished scoring SAT essays
· introduction to Steinbeck started (get brief notes from a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Act 4 worksheets (open book; in class only) (schedule asap)

3/29 lesson plans

March 29, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Late Start Day; No SSR
· determined anchor scores & cooperative pairs assessed our own SAT essays

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· Act 4 quiz given (schedule asap)

3/28 lesson plans

March 28, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· Cooperative Pairs for assessing SAT essays; anchor papers scored


Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule asap)
· continue reading Act 4; both pds. completed Scenes 3, 4 & 5 with s. guide
· homework – review s. guide for quiz on Act 4

3/27 lesson plans

March 27, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· strategies & pacing chart for SAT essay discussed (see a peer)
· SAT essay prompt given & completed (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· Act 4 begun with s. guide; read Scenes 1 & 2 for both pds.
· get Act 4 s. guide from red tray please

3/24 lesson plans

March 24, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· completion of practice worksheet on improving paragraphs (see yellow tray)
· introduction/notes for Writing Section – Essay (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Act 3 video shown (schedule asap)
· no homework

3/23 lesson plans

March 23, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· discussion/notes on strategies for Writing Section Multiple Choice
· Multiple Choice Practice Sheet 1 given (see yellow tray)
· overview given for wrap-up on SAT unit & when new lit. unit will begin (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· essay due – attach final draft to front, followed by writing prompt then revision checklist
· complete both in class only worksheets on Act 3; drop by a.m. if not finished to complete, especially absentees with make-up time accrued
· no homework

3/22 lesson plans

March 22, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· self correct Sentence Completion Practice Wksheet 2
· Sentence Completion Posttest given (schedule asap)
· 2 Handouts given – “Ivy League Schools/SAT” & 291 Positive/Negative SAT words (get from yellow tray)
· introduction given to Writing Section (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Act 3 Worksheet 1 & Worksheet 2 given (done in class ONLY; open book; schedule asap)
· NOTE – MOST PEOPLE ONLY FINISHED WORKSHEET 1 TODAY
· Revision Checklist Handout given (get from red tray; submit with essay also)
· Homework – use revision checklist for content of paper; revise as needed then edit for conventions; submit final draft only with essay prompt and revision checklist attached (in this order please); due tomorrow by 3 p.m. (you’ve had 8 days to compose this essay)

3/21 lesson plans

March 21, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· complete & discuss 1st practice packet – sentence completion
· sentence completion strategies given for 2nd practice packet (see a peer; was on whiteboard)
· complete 2nd practice packet while applying relevant strategies

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Act 3 reading completed in both pds.; pd. 5 only – read from Scene 5, line 202 to end of Act; pd. 6 only – read from Scene 5, line 164 to end of Act
· Act 3 quiz given (schedule asap)

3/20 lesson plans

March 20, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· finished, discussed & scored Critical Reading posttest (schedule)
· introduction given to Sentence Completion
· Practice Test on Sentence Completion begun

Pds. 5 & 6:
· March calendar updated (see a peer)
· SSR (schedule)
· Continued with reading of Act 3 with s. guide; pd. 5 only – read from Scene 5, line 72 to Scene 5, line 202; pd. 6 only – read from beginning of Scene 5 to Scene 5, line 164; we’ll finish Act 3 & quiz on it tomorrow during class
· Homework-draft 3rd body paragraph on personal experience or observation; use writing notes & provide lots of details

3/17 lesson plans

March 17, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· reading passage packet 2 – completed & discussed (schedule please)
· reading passage packet posttest completed & graded

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· continued reading Act 3 with s. guide; pd. 5 only- read from Scene 3, line 55 to Scene 5, line 72 ; pd. 6 only – read from beginning of Scene 3 to beginning of Scene 5.
· Homework – work on essay if you haven’t been doing the nightly drafting (this is for procrastinators only!!!)

3/16 lesson plans

March 16, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· Submit experiential essay with rubric attached & journal
· Critical Reading Practice sheet 1 self-corrected/discussed
· Critical Reading Practice sheet 2 assigned – must use some “Mark It Up/Table of Contents” strategies on this one

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· grade sheet update given and papers returned (see basket)
· continued reading Act 3 with s. guide; pd. 5 only – read from Scene 1, line 152 to Scene 3, line 55; pd. 6 only – read from Scene 1, line 141 to end of Scene 2
· homework – revisit Romeo body paragraph & revise as needed per writing notes; draft 2nd body paragraph on Juliet, applying writing notes

3/15 lesson plans

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule)
· Critical Reading Practice Passage completed (schedule) – apply skimming questions then reading passage
· self-corrected – discussion of types of questions given (talk to a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule)
· s. guide given for Act 3 (get from red tray)
· Act 3 begun – script reading roles selected; PD. 5 ONLY-read from Act 3, Scene 1 to line 152 & PD. 6 ONLY –read Act 3, Scene 1 to line 141; BOTH PDS.- s. guide completed up to that point
· Homework- reread & revise intro. paragraph per intro writing notes, reread body paragraph writing notes; draft first body paragraph on Romeo (must incorporate quote and paraphrased evidence from Act 1 & Act 2 for him)

3/14 lesson plans

March 14, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· insights given for experiential essay (see a peer)
· discussion and notes given for Critical Reading section of SAT (see a peer)
· handout given on Critical Reading Strategies – read it (get from yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· Pd. 6 only – saw last few minutes of Act 2 video (schedule please)
· introduced and discussed Essay Prompt (due March 23, by 3 pm whether absent or not, for 75 pts.)
· Essay Prompt (see red tray)
· Homework – brainstorm and write introductory paragraph tonight (use essay writing notes)

3/13 lesson plans

March 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· SAT – scoring and overview of critical reading discussed
· handout on “Winning Edge” given (see yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Act 2 video shown (schedule please)
· homework – none given

3/10 lesson plans

March 10, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· experiential rubric given (get from tray please)
· introduction to SAT Unit given (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· Qtr. 3 Vocab. Exam (schedule please)

3/9 lesson plans

March 9, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· Experiential Essay Discussed (get handouts from tray please); see me if you have questions

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· returned & finished Act 2 Review Worksheet (schedule please)
· completed second Act 2 worksheet – “West Side Story Comparison” (schedule please)

3/8 lesson plans

March 8, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· Gatsby essay (schedule asap please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· corrected Unit 12 exercises (submit please)
· continued working on in-class Act 2 worksheet (will finish in class tomorrow)
· homework- study Units 9-11 vocab. (tests, sentences, defs. and exercises for Friday’s Qtr. 3 Vocab. Exam

3/7 lesson plans

March 7, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· Gatsby exam (schedule please)
· “consider this” for the essay, on whiteboad, (get from a peer); suggest pulling old essays for review of conventions, organization and development

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR(schedule please)
· Act 2 quiz (schedule asap)
· Act 2 worksheet begun – IN CLASS ONLY (schedule asap)
· homework – Unit 12 due for Wed., includes word lab 3

3/6 lesson plans

March 6, 2006
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· March calendar given (see a peer)
· SSR (schedule please)
· Great Gatsby exam prep given (see a peer for format & review)
· 2 handouts given –review sheets only; quiz returned for review also
· continued to work on Chronology of a Dream worksheet, if needed

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Assigned Unit 12 – Review Unit (9-11) for Wed., pgs. 126-136, included Word Lab 3; no sentences or defs. due
· pd. 5 only – read from Scene 5, line 28 to end of Scene 6; pd. 6 only – read from Scene 5 line 56 to end of Scene 6
· homework for both pds. – study Act 2 guide for Act 2 quiz on Tues.; begin Unit 12 exercises

3/3 lesson plans; was absent

March 3, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· finish symbol worksheet (in class only; schedule asap)
· complete chronology of a dream worksheet (in class only; schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Unit 11 vocab. test (schedule please)
· no homework assigned

3/2 lesson plans

March 2, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· counselor discussed registration info. (get packet from yellow tray)
· SSR (schedule please)
· complete color association worksheet (schedule asap)
· begin symbol worksheet (in-class only; schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· returned Unit 11 sentences & defs. (get from pd. basket)
· SSR (schedule asap)
· corrected Unit 11 exercises (submit please)
· pd. 5 only - read from Act 2, Scene 4, line 135 to Scene 5, line 28 with s. guide; pd. 6 only – read from Act 2, Scene 4, line 135 to Scene 5, line 56 with s. guide
· homework – study for Unit 11 vocab. test

3/1 lesson plans

March 1, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Color Association worksheet (attempt to get through front page; schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· submit Unit 11 sentences & defs.
· SSR (schedule please)
· Both pds. - Read all of Scene 3 & Scene 4, through line 135 with s.guide
· homework – Unit 11 exercises due tomorrow, excluding puzzle & Last Word

2/28 lesson plans

February 28, 2006
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· video continued (completed in pd. 1 only; schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· both pds. – read through Act 2, scene 2 entirely with s. guide
· homework – Unit 11 sentences & defs. (with part of speech) due Wed.

2/27 lesson plans

February 27, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion of chpts. 8 & 9 (see a peer)
· quiz on chpts. 8 & 9 (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· timeline handout given and Sunday completed on it (get from red tray and update)
· study guide for Act 2 given and begun (get from red tray)
· both pds. 5 & 6 – read Act 2 Prologue and Scene 1 entirely with s. guide through scene 1
· homework – Unit 11 is due this week; sentences & defs. for Wed.; exercises, excluding puzzle and last word for Thurs. & vocab. test on Fri.

2/24 lesson plans

February 24, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· video for chpt. 7 begun (schedule please)
· read chpt. 9 with s. guide for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· 2 worksheets completed, in-class only, for Act 1 (personification, oxymoron and paragraph quickwrite (schedule asap please)

2/23 lesson plans

February 23, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· discussion of Chpt. 7 & test taking strategies for sequencing (see a peer)
· quiz on Chpt. 7
· continue reading chpt. 8; s. guide given for chpts. 8 & 9 (see yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· review/discussion of Act1, scenes 1-5 given
· quiz on Act 1 given (schedule asap)
· homework – none

2/22 lesson plans

February 22, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Continue reading critically chpt. 7 with s. guide
· Color Association worksheet begins (schedule please)
· pd. 4 only – finished video thru chpt. 6

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Late Start Day
· No SSR
· continue reading play; pd. 5 – read from Scene 5, line 16 to end of Scene 5 with s. guide ; pd. 6 – read from Scene 4, line 101 to end of Scene 5 with s. guide
· homework- complete s. guide if unfinished and study it & Shakespeare’s bio. for 40 pt. quiz on Act 1 on Thurs.

2/17 lesson plans

February 17, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion of chpt. 6 (see a peer)
· quiz on chpts. 5 & 6 (schedule asap)
· grade updates given (see baskets please)
· good luck on experientials this weekend

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· grade update given
· Pd. 5 – read Scene 2 to Scene 3, line 87 with s. guide ;
· Pd. 6 only – scenes 2 –5 s. guide given (get from red tray) & read Scene 1, lines 222 to Scene 3, line 28 with s.guide
· homework – none

2/16 lesson plans

February 16, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion of chpt. 5 (see a peer)
· pds. 1 & 3 only-began chpts. 4 & 5 on video (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· pd. 5 only – read lines 74 to 254 (end of scene 1) & completed remainder of s. guide; s. guide given for scenes 2 – 5 (get from red tray please)
· pd. 6 only – read lines 74 to 222 & complete remainder of s. guidehomework – catch up on s. guide if needed

2/15 lesson plans

February 15, 2006

Pds. 1, 3& 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion of chpt. 4 – see a peer
· Chpt. 4 quiz (schedule)
· writing activity prompt (get from tray) – due tomorrow
· read chpt. 5 (s. guide given – in tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Shakespearean Language quiz given (schedule)
· Reading of Act 1 with s. guide: pd. 5 only – read scene 1, lines 1 thru 74 with s. guide questions completed for reading; pd. 6 only – finished question #4 on s. guide and read scene 1, lines 1 thru 74 with s. guide questions completed for reading
· homework – catch up on s. guide if behind

2/14 lesson plans

February 14, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· brief discussion/notes on lit. elements for Great Gatsby (see a peer)
· finish setting worksheet
· read chpt. 4 with s. guide for Wed.; 35 pt. quiz on Wed.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· NO Wordskills this week; jump ahead to Unit 11 if you like
· grade printout distributed (see pd. basket)
· handout given on Shakespearean language (use for the poem)
· assigned Romeo or Juliet poem (in class only; 8 lines of couplets; use modern and Shakespearean language both)
· homework – study Shakespearean language handout for tomorrow’s quiz on it

2/10 lesson plans

Feb. 10, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· finished Chpts. 1-3 on video (schedule please)
· setting worksheet for remainder of pd.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Unit 10 vocab. test (schedule asap)
· pd. 5 only – continued with Act 1 – read “Prologue” & completed questions 1-4 on s. guide (do asap)
· pd. 6 only – selected script reading roles and read “Prologue” & completed questions 1-4 on s. guide (do asap)

2/9 lesson plans

February 9, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· Gatsby video for chpts. 1-3 (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· corrected Unit 10 exercises
· began Act 1 – pd. 5 only -selected roles & pd. 6 only- began study guide

2/8 lesson plan

Feb. 8, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· chpt. 3 discussion (see a peer)
· chpt. 3 quiz (schedule)
· setting worksheet begun (in class only)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· submit unit 10 sentences and defs.
· brief overview/discussion of video up to this point (plot line)
· remainder of Act 1 on video (schedule please)
· homework – Unit 10 exercises

2/7 lesson plan

Feb. 7, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion of chpts. 1 & 2, focus on setting and char.
· chpts. 1 & 2 quiz (schedule please)
· narrator worksheet – in class only (schedule)
· assigned chpt. 3 as reading (only pd. 3 has s. guide – see tray; will submit to other pds. on Wed.)
· assigned chpt. 2 quickwrite (see tray; extended body paragraph response)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· introduction given to the play (talk to a peer)
· began video of Prologue and Act 1 (schedule to watch asap)
· homework- Unit 10 sentences & defs.

2/6 lesson plans

Feb. 6, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· we read closely the first 5 paragraphs of Chpt. 1 for pt. of view/narrator focus
· assigned chpts. 1 & 2
· s. guide distributed (get from yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· returned bio. sheet and discussed bio.
· Bio. quiz taken (schedule please)
· Homework – Unit 10 scheduled this week

2/3 lesson plans

February 3, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· novels distributed
· handout on Fitzgerald article (see me)
· read Preface, Publisher’s Note and A Brief Life of Fitzgerald in novel

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Unit 9 vocab. test (schedule)

2/1 lesson plans

Sorry, it looks like I forgot to blog lessons from Tues., 2/1. Here they are:
February 1, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· complete commitment form for experiential
· introduction to Fitzgerald and the jazz age given (see a peer & schedule time for the video)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Unit 9 sentences and defs. due
· finish bio. video on Shakespeare (schedule time for the video)
· assigned bio. sheet completion for tomorrow (see pgs. 983-985 & 1105 in orange lit. text to complete) Also, Unit 9 exercises are due tomorrow.

2/2 lesson plan

February 2, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· finish “Bernice…” video
· ”Bernice…” quiz

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR
· correct Unit 9 exercises (submit please)
· Unit 9 sentences & defs. returned (get from red tray for test prep)
· Bio. sheets on Shakespeare returned and completed using discussion and textbook (orange) pgs. 983-985 & pg. 1105
· Homework – prepare for the Unit 9 vocab. test

1/31 lesson plans

January 31, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion on experiential options and journal formatting; bring your agendas and option selection for our commitment forms on Wed.

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Shakespeare bio. video continued (schedule please)
· homework – complete sentences and defs. for Unit 9 vocab. words

1/30 lesson plans

January 30, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (update cards; schedule please)
· New seating chart; semester 1 grades
· Experiential Project handout given & briefly discussed

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (update cards; schedule please)
· New seating chart; semester 1 grades
· Introduction to Shakespeare video begun (schedule please)
· Shakespeare bio. handout

1/23 lesson plans

January 23, 2005

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail exam prep. (ask a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· Exam Format and review methods given for Units 5-7 quarterly Vocab. Test & Parts of Speech/Grammar test (ask a peer)
· Unit 7 Vocab. Tests returned for review use & current grade totals given (see pd. basket please)
· we wrapped up the remaining exercises left on the interjection worksheet (get paper from pd. basket and complete for exam preparation)
· Corrected Unit 8 review exercises (submit upon return for grading)
· Homework – study, study, study for both exams please

1/20 lesson plans

January 20, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· No SSR
· completed reading for Act 2
· Act 2 quiz (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· Unit 7 vocab. test (schedule please)
· completed conjunctions; discussed & self-corrected worksheet
· interjections introduced (see me for handout please); will finish on Monday
· homework – complete Unit 8 exercises (review of Units 5, 6 & 7) on pgs. 81 –91 (includes “Vocab. Lab 2”

1/19 lesson plans

January 19, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 5:
· No SSR
· discussion & review of “Walden”; self-corrected s. guide; see a peer for notes
· selected roles for Act 2; began reading Act 2 (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· corrected Unit 7 exercises (submit please)
· returned Unit 7 sentences & defs. for exam review (get from pd. basket)
· wrapped up adverbs – worksheet (see me please)
· introduction & worksheet for conjunctions (see me please)

1/18 lesson plans

January 18, 2005

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· late start day – No SSR
· finished reading Act 1
· Act 1 quiz (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· late start day – No SSR
· submitted Unit 7 sentences & defs.
· wrapped up adjectives worksheet (see me please)
· introduction to adverbs – worksheet (see me please)

1/17 lesson plans

January 17, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· continued with Act 1 reading (see a peer)
· essays returned & grade updates given; reminder-essay needs to be in portfolio eventually please

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· prepositions wrapped up (see me please for graded assignment)
· introduction and worksheets for adjectives (see me please)
· essays returned & grade updates given; reminder – essay needs to be in portfolio eventually please)
· Homework – Unit 7 assigned this week; sentences & defs. due Wed (late start day)

1/13 lesson plans

January 13, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR
· continue reading Act 1 (see a peer for location please)
· homework – read “Walden” (pg. 381) with s. guide for Monday

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· Unit 6 vocab. test (schedule please)
· discussion of Prepositions continued
· Preposition worksheet (worth pts.) given (see me please)

1/12 lesson plans

January 12, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (schedule please)
· discussion of “Civil Disobedience” and s. guide (see a peer)
· continued reading of Act 1 (see a peer for location)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR for pd. 5 ONLY (schedule please)
· returned Unit 6 sentences & definitions (get from pd. basket please)
· corrected Unit 6 exercises (submit please)
· completed remaining Verb worksheets (helping verbs, main verbs and participles)
· handout on prepositions discussed, completed & self correctedHomework – study for Unit 6 vocab. test

1/11 lesson plans

January 11, 2005

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (see me please)
· Thoreau bio. read (see yellow textbook); textbook and playbook distributed (see me please; sign up needed)
· overview of play expectations given (see a peer) & script roles selected
· pds. 1 & 3 ony – see a peer to see how far we have read
· Homework – read “Civil Disobedience” (pg. 369-376) & complete s. guide

Pds. 5 & 6:
· SSR (schedule please)
· submit Unit 6 sentences & defs.
· handouts given on VERBS (see me please); completed, discussed & self- corrected
· Homework – Unit 6 exercises; bring Wordskills to class tomorrow please

1/10 lesson plan

January 10, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· SSR (please schedule)
· finished Emerson bio. sheet (see a peer)
· Read silently “Nature” excerpt (handout) & “Self Reliance” excerpt (pg. 262 in text) and completed open book quiz (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
· No SSR
· completed remainder of What is a Pronoun worksheet and self corrected it; also completed Indefinite pronouns worksheet (see me please)
· completed Noun Posttest (schedule please);HOMEWORK– Unit 6 sentences and definitions due (remember to give 1st part of speech, minimum of 3 definitions (I have class dictionaries if you need one) & underline vocab. word in your original sentence

1/9 lesson plan

January 9, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
· Welcome Back!; January calendar given (get from a peer please)
· SSR (update card & get a new book if “old” one currently used; “you’re really not into that old book”); schedule if absent
· introduction to “Transcendentalism” (get notes from a peer)
· handout on Ralph Waldo Emerson (get from yellow tray); completed partially

Pds. 5 & 6:
· Welcome Back!; January calendar given (get from a peer please)
· SSR(update card & get a new book if “old” one currently used; “you’re really not into that old book”); schedule if absent
· wrap up last worksheet on Nouns-Plurals; front is practice; backside is graded for points; will take 44 pt. Noun posttest on Tues. (will return all noun worksheets for you to use as resources to complete posttest successfully)
· Pronouns introduced – worksheet 1 (What is a pronoun? & nominative forms) & worksheet 2 (indefinite pronouns); HOMEWORK- Unit 6 due this week (sent. & defs. –Wed; exercises, excluding puzzle & “last word” –Thur)