12/ 20 lesson plans

Dec. 20, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
In class essay (schedule asap please)

Pds. 3,4 & 5:
Discussion of pgs. 96-116
Assigned pgs. 116-133
SSR (schedule asap please)
Homework – read thru pg. 133, unless you finished during the class period today

12/19 lesson plans

Dec. 19, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Novel exam (schedule asap please)
Prep. notes for essay on Thurs. (see a peer asap)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Discussion of thematic topics in our novel (see a peer asap or me)
SSR (schedule asap please)
Read pgs. 96-116
Quiz on pgs. 96-116 (schedule asap)
No homework

12/18 lesson plans

Dec. 18, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Chpts. 19-24 quiz (schedule if absent)
Chpts. 23-24 discussion, especially thematic topics, allegory connection, meaning of gravesite marker (necessary to revisit the “introduction” handout)
Exam format & review methods given

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Part I quiz (schedule asap)
Part 1 writing activity (get from me asap) & (follow quickwrite directions carefully; must be typed per directions please; due tomorrow)
Homework – complete Part 1 writing activity; if you need a computer, see me a.m. or lunch and/or use the library computers)

12/ 17 lesson plans

Dec. 17, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Pd. 6 only –wrapped up symbolism from Fri.
Assigned chpts. 23-24 (last sticky notes for our 5 elements
(exam on Wed. & essay on Thurs.)

Pds.3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion of pgs. 86-96
Returned “Character List“ worksheet (identified all chars. we have met in Part I; NEED TO UPDATE LIST NOW THAT WE ARE THROUGH PART I)
Completed in class only worksheet on pgs. 86-96
HOMEWORK – study Part 1 for 50 pt. quiz tomorrow (revisit 1st & last paragraphs of each journal entry & ask self - who, what, when, where, why & how for each of Paul’s journal entries & study updated character list; no “Wordskills” this week)

12/14 lesson plans

Dec. 14, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of symbolism worksheet

Pds. 3,4 & 5:
Units 1-3 Vocab. Exam (schedule asap please)
No SSR
Homework – finish reading Part 1 of our novel (pgs. 86-92); most students were able to complete this today during the class pd. since many finished the exam early

12/13 lesson plans

Dec. 13, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Worked on in class “a non-cliched look at symbolism” worksheet (schedule if absent)

Pds. 3,4 & 5:
No SSR
Corrected Unit 4 exercises (if absent, please submit)
Returned Unit 3 vocab. quiz (quizzes, synonym/antonym worksheet, Unit 1 -3 exercises & sentences with definitions are great review methods for Friday’s comprehensive vocab. exam)
Class discussion of pgs. 70-86 (see a peer for critical reading passages we covered)
Homework – study vocab. please

12/12 lesson plans

Dec. 12, 2008

Pds. 1 & 6:
Discussion of chpt. 22 (see a peer asap)
No homework

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Completion of in class worksheets on pgs. 70-86
Returned & continued updating characterization worksheet
Homework – Unit 4 exercises (pgs. 42-51) due tomorrow; study Units 1 -3 vocab. for Friday exam

12/11 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 6:
progress report grades distributed
read aloud chpt. 21 & discussed possible sticky note items (interp.)
assigned chpt. 22 for tomorrow

Pds. 3,4 & 5:
progress report grades distributed
class discussion of pgs. 60-69
assigned pgs.70-86 for tomorrow
homework - finish reading thru pg. 86 of the novel; study vocab. for qtr. exam on Fri.

10/7 lesson plans

Dec. 10, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Substitute Teacher today (absentees from prior week need to see me asap)
Finish characterization/caricature worksheets (if absent, schedule please)
No homework

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Substitute Teacher today (absentees from prior week need to see me asap)
Returned Pgs. 60-69 worksheets and completed them in class today (if absent, schedule asap)
No SSR
Homework – make flashcards, if you haven’t already & study for Friday’s comprehensive vocab. exam on Units 1-3 vocab. words

12/7 lesson plans

Dec. 7, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
continued working on characterization(caricature) activity; will return on Monday if unfinished

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Unit 3 vocab. quiz (schedule, if absent)
Returned & finished pgs. 49 thru 60 worksheets(schedule, if absent)
Gave pgs. 61-69 worksheets to begin; will return on Monday to finish
Gave Units 1-3 review worksheet on synonyms & antonyms (use as a review method for next Fri.’s Vocab. Exam on Units 1-3
Discussed & posted on whiteboard Vocab. Exam format (all 60 words from units 1-3) for next Fri. (sentence completion with word bank, synonyms, antonyms & sentence completion with multiple choice)
Homework – study Units 1-3 vocab. words (suggested early on to study from flashcards; word, sentence and picture on front of card & defs. on back; study in small chunks for consecutive days prior to exam)
Don’t forget – gifts for the holiday toy drive are due next Tues., 12/11

12/6 lesson plans

Dec. 6, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Lots of interpretive discussion of chpt. 20 (see a peer asap)
Began in-class only assignment on character caricature (if absent, see me asap)
Homework – consider implication of #7 in Hawthorne’s novel

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 3 exercises (submit, if absent)
Returned Unit 3 sent. & defs. (if absent, get from pd. basket)
Lots of discussion on pgs. 51-60 for deeper interpretive meaning (discuss with a peer, if absent)
Continued working on in-class only pg. 50-61 worksheet (schedule, if absent)
Homework – read pgs. 60-69 & study Unit 3 vocab. words and defs. for Fri. Unit 3 vocab. quiz

12/5 lesson plans

Dec. 5, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Dec. calendar given (get from a peer asap)
Late Start Day
SSR (schedule if absent)
Read chpt. 20
FYI handout given for chpts. 20-24

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Dec. calendar given (get from a peer asap)
Submit Unit 3 sentences & defs.
Brief discussion of pgs. 46-50
SSR- Assigned pgs. 50 thru 61(schedule time, if absent)
In class only worksheet given for pgs. 50-61(schedule time, if absent)
Last day in class to finish up pgs. 36-50 worksheet (schedule time, if absent)
Homework – Unit 3 exercises with all of word maze due Thurs.

12/4 lesson plans

Dec. 4, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Video continues
No SSR

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
We read aloud pgs. 46 thru 50 (if absent, read on your own)
Returned and continued completing pgs. 36-50 worksheet (if absent, schedule time asap)
Homework - Unit 3 this week: defs. & sent. #2,5,6,9,10,11,13,15,16 & 17 for Wed.; pgs. 34 -40, including ALL word maze for Thurs.; unit 3 vocab. quiz on Fri.

12/3 lesson plans

December 3, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Extended body paragraph quickwrite (if absent, schedule please)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Class discussion through pg. 38 (if absent, need to see a peer);
Unit 3 this week: defs. & sent. #2,5,6,9,10,11,13,15,16 & 17 for Wed.; pgs. 34 -40, including ALL word maze for Thurs.; unit 3 vocab. quiz on Fri.
Homework - look up website for eclipse & Tudor houses (needed to complete pgs. 38-45 worksheet); start vocab. sentences & definitions

11/30 lesson plans

Nov. 30, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Discussion of chpts. 18 & 19 (see a peer)
No homework

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Grade updates distributed (in pd. basket, if absent)
Unit 2 Vocab. quiz (schedule asap, if absent)
Finish pgs. 16-38 worksheet if needed; today is the last day to work on it
SSR (schedule, if absent)
Read pgs. 38-45 with worksheet for Tangerine; will return pgs. 38-45 worksheet to finish on Monday
Homework – finish reading through pg. 45 if not completed in class today; Also, for “procrastinators”, we’ll do Unit 3 in “Wordskills” next week (words #2,5,6,9,10,11,13,15,16 & 17 for sentences & definitions)

11/29 lesson plans

Nov. 29, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Discussion of chpts. 15-17 (see a peer)
Read chpt. 19; distributed s. guide (retrieve from yellow tray, if absent)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Corrected Unit 2 exercises (submit, if absent)
Returned Unit 2 sentences & defs. (get from period basket, if absent)
Returned pgs. 16-38 worksheet to complete during class today (remaining time to finish it will be given after tomorrow’s vocab. quiz)
Homework – study, study Unit 2 words and defs. for Fri.’s vocab. quiz

11/28 lesson plans

November 28, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Chpts. 13-18 quizzes (schedule asap please)
Finished in class only point of view packets (schedule if absent)
Pd. 6 ONLY – “Interpretation Worksheets” need to be completed (prior worksheet); schedule individually if you aren’t done with it if time doesn’t permit you to finish it in class today

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit Unit 2 sentences & defs. that were assigned on Monday
SSR (schedule if absent)
Assigned pgs. 16-38 for Friday (spent entire pd. reading silently today);
Distributed pgs. 16-38 worksheet also (if absent schedule with me; worksheet stays as in class assignment only)
PD. 4 ONLY - Gave class time to wrap-up last night’s homework (2 worksheets) and submit;
Distributed “Character worksheet” (in class only worksheet & complete up to where we are in the reading; will be completed on an ongoing basis while reading the novel so you will keep getting this returned to continue working on it);
Extra credit given for book covers (show me if absent);
Quiz on pgs. 1-16 given
Homework – Unit 2 exercises due with ½ of puzzle (1/2 down & ½ across); bring “Wordskills” book so we can correct it; study vocab.

11/27 lesson plans

November 27, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Point of View packets distributed & begun (in class only; schedule please asap)
Read chpt. 18 for Wed.

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR;
Gave class time to wrap-up last night’s homework (2 worksheets) and submit;
Distributed “Character worksheet” (in class only worksheet & complete up to where we are in the reading; will be completed on an ongoing basis while reading the novel so you will keep getting this returned to continue working on it);
Extra credit given for book covers (show me if absent);
Quiz on pgs. 1-16 given
Homework – sentences & defs. for Unit 2 (#3,5,6,11,12 &17) due tomorrow-typed only

11/26 lesson plans

Nov. 26, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR;
Discussion and sticky notes for chpts. 12-14 (see a peer if absent);
Read chpts. 15 thru 17 for tomorrow

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent);
Assigned Unit 2 in “Wordskills” for this week: selected words (#3,5,6,11,12 & 17) vocab. sentences & defs. due on Wed. per format taught/copied from whiteboard, exercises(pgs. 24 to 33) due on Thurs., excluding “last word” & including ½ of puzzle items down & ½ of puzzle items across minimum (you decide which of each to complete, vocab. Quiz on Fri. – sentence completion & word bank format;
Tangerine Unit begun (9th grade college prep. novel):Read pgs. 1-17 and complete both reading worksheets for tomorrow(worksheets are in sequential order of the reading and follow directions for each part) (I am available am, break or lunch if you have questions or need help);
Homework – finish reading and reading worksheets if not completed; cover the novel by Tues. class & receive a bit of extra-credit

11/21 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Video (see me to schedule)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Grammar Unit Exam (schedule asap please)

11/20 lesson plans

Nov. 20, 2007
Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Finish Interp. Worksheet (if absent, schedule asap)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Grammar pretest given (we took this before we started the grammar unit; taking it again to see improvement & for what to study this eve. in preparation for Wed. grammar unit exam)
Finished discussion and self-correction of preposition worksheet
Preposition posttest given (if absent, schedule asap please)
Homework – study for grammar unit exam scheduled tomorrow; use review methods discussed during Monday’s class

11/19 lesson plans

Nov. 19, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Chpts. 9-12 Quiz (schedule asap please)
In class worksheet (interp. Chpts. 1-11;open book) (schedule asap if absent)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please, if absent)
Prepositions introduced with preposition worksheet begun & self-corrected first half of items in class (get from red tray, if absent; complete & see me or a peer for self-correcting); will finish correcting remaining items on Tues.
Homework – begin to study for Wed. Grammar Unit Exam (review methods, exam format & grammar review “cheat sheet” distributed today (get review methods & exam format from a peer, if absent; also, get cheat sheet from red tray if absent)
Need extra help- I am here am and pm; schedule if needed

11/16 lesson plans

Nov. 16, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Finish discussion through chpt.11 (see a peer if absent)
Read chpts. 12 thru 14
Distributed s. guide for chpts. 13-18

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Discussion & self-correcting of conjunctions worksheet
No homework assigned

11/15 lesson plans

Nov. 15, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Discussion chpts. 6-10 (see a peer)
Read Chpt. 11

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Self-correction & discussion of interjection and conjunctive adverb worksheet (see a peer for self-correcting if absent)
Distributed conjunction worksheet, discussed strategies and began worksheet in class (if absent, get from red tray asap)
Homework – complete the remainder of conjunction worksheet if unfinished

11/14 lesson plans

Nov. 14, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Video (schedule as needed)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Finished self-correcting and discussion of adverb worksheet (if absent, self-correct from a peer)
Adjective and Adverb Posttest (if absent, schedule asap)
Interjection worksheet given (if absent, see me asap for a copy)
Homework – finish interjection worksheet if not completed during class time

11/13 lesson plans

Nov. 13, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Chpts. 5-8 quiz (schedule asap please)
Chpts. 6-8 discussion begun
Read chpts. 9-10 (s. guide given; get from yellow tray if absent)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Discussion & self-correction of adjective worksheet from last week (if absent, get from a peer & self-correct)
Distributed, completed and began self-correcting adverb worksheet (if absent, get from red tray, complete and self-correct)
Homework – complete remainder of adverb worksheet, if you didn’t finish it in class today; no “Wordskills” this week

11/ 9 lesson plans

Nov. 9. 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Discussion of chpts. 3-5
Assigned chpts. 6-8 for Tues.

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule if absent)
Unit 1 vocab. quiz (schedule if absent)
No homework – please get a new SSR book for next week though, if yours is not keeping your interest

11/8 lesson plans

Nov. 8, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Discussion of several significant passages from chpts. 3 & 4 (see a peer)
Chpts. 1-4 quiz (schedule asap please)
Read chpt. 5 (study guide given too; retrieve from yellow tray)
Revisit chpts. 3 &4 for sticky notes discussion tomorrow and create some for chpt. 5 too

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please asap)
Corrected & discussed Unit 1 exercises (submit if absent)
Returned sentences & defs. (get from pd. basket if absent)
Homework – study the exercises for the sentence completion/word bank quiz on Unit 1 (all 20 words will be used)

11/7 lesson plans

Nov. 7, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
ASVAB

Pds.3,4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Submit Vocab. sentences & defs. that were assigned on Mon. (remember, type, dbl. space as asked)
Class Discussion/Revisited on the whiteboard the verb items that were challenging to some of us on yesterday’s posttest (indefinite pronouns with verb agreement)
Introduced & began adjective worksheet (get from yellow tray if absent):WILL COMPLETE IN CLASS TOMORROW
Homework – complete exercises on pgs. 13-22, including all of maze and excluding “the last word” (this was assigned on Monday for Thurs.); NEED TO BRING “WORDSKILL” SO WE CAN CORRECT EXERCISES ON THURSDAY

11/6 lesson plans

Nov. 6, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Discussion of chpts. 1 & 2 for our lit. elements & what have you sticky noted?
Read chpts. 3 & 4 for Thurs. (many absent for ASVAB on Wed.)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Quarter grades;
essays returned and added to portfolio & “portfolio record sheet” (see me asap)
verb posttest given (schedule asap)
homework – vocab. Sentences & defs. due for Unit 1 on Wed.

11/5 lesson plans

Nov. 5, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR
Novel distributed (see me asap)
Bio. Worksheet and resource handout given (see me asap); complete for tomorrow
“FYI” sheet given – read & use as a resource
Assigned chpts. 1 & 2 for Tues.
Study guide given also (see me asap)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap; please get another novel if you aren’t interested or progressing in the current one from 1st quarter)
Gave Nov. calendar (get from a peer asap)
Set up “Wordskills” for the entire year with weekly requirement format: assigned on a Mon., selected vocab. sentences & defs. due on Wed. per format taught/copied from whiteboard (vocab. words #2, #8, #11 & #18 from Unit 1), exercises due on Thurs., excluding “last word” (complete pgs. 13 thru 22), vocab. Quiz on Fri. – sentence completion & word bank format
Homework – Unit 1 of “Wordskills” assigned this week per the format

11/2 lesson plans

Nov. 2, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Finish video

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Quarter Vocab. Final Exam (schedule asap please)
Homework – may want to review verb worksheets (also available grammar resource in back of lit. textbook too) in prep. for Monday’s verb posttest

11/1 lesson plans

Nov. 1, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
In-class essay for The Crucible

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Verbs discussed and worksheets completed, self-scored and used as practice for verb posttest (if absent, see me asap for these); we will wrap up verbs on Monday with verb posttest
Homework- study, study for Vocab. Quarter final on Fri.

10/31 lesson plans

Oct. 31, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Essay time use /strategies discussed (see a peer asap)

Pds. 3, 4 , & 5:
SSR (schedule asap)
Pronoun posttest given (schedule asap)
Homework-study flashcards in preparation for Fri.’s quarter vocab. test

10/30 lesson plans

Oct. 30, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Crucible exam (schedule asap)
Quickwrites returned; method for sticky notes given also (see a peer)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Pronoun notes discussed and given (get from a peer asap)
Pronoun worksheets completed (if absent, see me for them and complete them)
Homework – study pronouns for scantron pronoun post-test tomorrow (late start day); also, are you studying all your flashcards for Fri. vocab. Qtr. Exam?

10/29 lesson plans

Oct. 29, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Exam prep given (format & review methods provided; contact a peer)
Concluding paragraph discussion (add to Friday’s conc. paragraph handout; get from a peer
Concluding paragraph quickwrite (schedule asap please)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Essay submitted (whether in attendance or absent; by 3pm); staple final draft in MLA format with rubric (upright) behind it, followed by brainstorm sheet (completed or not) as last page please
Returned noun worksheet completed during class last Thurs. (exchanged, corrected & returned to owner)
Completed back of noun worksheet as in class only assignment (schedule asap if absent)
Homework – study, study ALL flashcards for Friday’s quarter vocab. Final on prefixes, suffixes & roots

10/26 lesson plans

Oct. 26, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Act 4 quiz (schedule please)
Acts 3 & 4 Vocab. Quiz (schedule please)
Distributed for Monday’s discussion the concluding paragraph handout (in yellow tray if absent)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Roots #4 quiz (schedule please)
Discussion and notes on concluding paragraph and submission format for Monday’s essay (due by 3 pm whether in class or not; had 7 days to draft )
You can locate submission format on pg. 1165 under “Following MLA Manuscript Guidelines.”
Concluding paragraph needs to have at least 4 sentences and leaves a lasting impression on your essay topic (use the old quickwrite and writing notes to assist you).
Also, please staple rubric and completed brainstorm sheet behind the essay (no rough drafts required).
Homework-essay due on Monday (had 7 days to compose, daily guided focus notes & available am or pm all this week if you needed one-on-one help

10/25 lesson plans

Oct. 25, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Finished reading Act 4 (get notes from a peer)
Both quizzes will be on Fri.

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Returned and went over grammar pretest (self marked incorrect items for part of speech) – see me about this if absent
Completed in class only worksheet on nouns (schedule asap)
Homework – study all flashcards for Roots #4 vocab. test on Fri.

10/24 lesson plans

Oct. 24, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Read to pg. 136 in both periods today
Heads up – we will finish Act 4 during the pd. early tomorrow; Act 4 quiz will be tomorrow and Act 3 & 4 vocab. quiz will be on Fri.

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Discussion and notes on how to revise body paragraph for Monday’s essay (get from a peer if you were absent today asap)
NOTE – one body paragraph must address at least 2 pts. And the other body paragraph may have only 1 pt. (more is great too); also, for each pt. you will need a quote and a paraphrase
Homework – revise body paragraph thoroughly if needed and study flashcards

10/23 lesson plans

Oct. 23, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Discussion and notes handout on theme (yellow tray)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Roots #4 flashcards (submit if absent)
Revisited last minute questions/concerns on intro. Paragraph from last night’s homework
Discussion and notes on body paragraph
Grammar pretest given – (schedule please asap)
Homework – tonight draft one body paragraph on similarities or differences; use body paragraph writing notes; revisit old body paragraph quickwrite (get from writing portfolio, if needed); remember, for every pt. you must give one quote and one paraphrase (ie. Four pieces of evidence minimum; 2 for each character addressed)

10/22 lesson plans

Oct. 22, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Act 4 continues – pd. 1 read to mid of pg.131 & pd. 6 read to mid of pg. 132

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Writing Portfolios created: labeled and coded already; PLEASE UPDATE RECORD SHEET PER GOLD ONE POSTED ON EAST WALL; COLLATE QUICKWRITES INTO CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER PER RECORD SHEET; RETURN TO ME (KEEP UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR)
HOMEWORK – Roots #4 flashcards; draft intro. Paragraph per prompt (mark clue words); complete brainstorm handout; use intro. Paragraph writing notes to draft it; look closely at old intro. Paragraph quickwrite to not make same mistakes on this one; Need 1 opener, 2 titles and authors, 2 relevant facts – one per each female characters, and 1 great thesis

10/19 lesson plans

Oct. 19, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Act 4 begun – pd. 1 & pd. 6 read to mid. Pg. 127

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Vocab. Quiz Roots #4 (schedule asap)

10/18 lesson plans

Oct. 18, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Finished Acts 2 & 3 on video

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Completed short story unit exam (please schedule asap)
Homework – study for roots #3 quiz (see me if you need strategies; remember it’s a cumulative quiz; study prior cards too)

10/17 lesson plans

Oct. 17, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Acts 2 & 3 on video begun

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Submit Root #3 flashcards
Exam Prep. and Review Methods given
Homework – prep. for exam: study pre-test handout, study short story notes, study “reading discovery” worksheet, read pgs. 23 thru 25, pgs. 321 thru 323, pgs. 589 thru 591, and pgs. 813 thru 814

10/16 lesson plans

Oct. 16, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Act 3 quiz (schedule asap please)
Body paragraph quickwrite (schedule asap)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Entire pd. spent on “Reading Discovery” Worksheet (IF ABSENT, GET IT FROM RED TRAY ASAP); WE DISCUSSED AND APPLIED ALL THE TERMS ON THE WORKSHEET TO OUR STORY, “THE NECKLACE” IN COMPLETING THE WORKSHEET (SEE A PEER FOR ANSWERS; SEE ME IF YOU NEED FURTHER HELP)
Homework – bring roots #3 flashcards tomorrow please( no time to check & credit them today; will tomorrow) & study the lit. elements you are confused with after today’s discussion ( our worksheet today simulates our upcoming test;text has great examples too) in preparation for Thurs.’s short story unit exam

10/15 lesson plans

Oct. 15, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Finished reading Act 3
Quiz and body paragraph qwrite will be tomorrow(suggest review and revisit writing notes)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Assigned “The Necklace,” pg. 25 with s. guide for Tues. (get from red tray if absent)
Homework – Root #3 flashcards and finish story with s. guide; most finished it since remainder of class was given to complete it following SSR
****NOTE- SHORT STORY EXAM WILL BE ON THURS. (ALL PERIOD); READ “THE NECKLACE” AND APPLY ALL THE SHORT STORY TERMS TO IT WHILE READING AS PRACTICE FOR OUR EXAM & TO BE PREPARED FOR OUR CLASS DISCUSSION TOMORROW

10/12 lesson plans

Oct. 12, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Continued reading act 3: pd.1 – read to mid of pg. 103 & pd. 6 – read to top of pg. 106

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Vocab. Quiz Roots#2 (please schedule asap)

10/11 lesson plans

Oct. 11, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Began Act 3 (s. guide in yellow tray); pd. 1 - read to bottom of pg. 91 & pd. 6 - read to mid of pg. 93

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Discussion & writing notes on concluding paragraph
Get concluding paragraph handout and prompt assignment from red tray
NOTE - Concluding paragraph is not due until Mon., 10/15
Homework – study flashcards for vocab. quiz

10/10 lesson plans

Oct. 10, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Thesis types worksheet (see me for it)
Intro. Paragraph quickwrite (schedule asap please)

Pds.3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Submit revised intro. Paragraph quickwrite for second scoring(attach to front of last one)
Returned body paragraph quickwrite (get from red tray)
Gave body paragraph writing handout (get from red tray)
Discussion and revision ideas for body paragraph (see me if needed)
Homework – revise body paragraph for tomorrow (typed; dbl. spaced; attach to front of last one; keep studying flashcards for Fri.

10/9 lesson plans

Oct. 9, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Finished reading thesis handout/packet (see me to check one out if absent)
Discussion and notes on integrated thesis begun (see a peer; me too if confused)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Roots #2 flashcards due
“The Gift of the Magi” quiz (schedule asap)
Returned intro. Paragraph quickwrite (get from pd. basket)
“Correction Codes” handout for writing given (attached to your qwrite)
Homework – revise and edit intro. Paragraph quickwrite; submit attached to old one on Wed. for second scoring; keep studying flashcards

10/8 lesson plans

Oct. 8, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Thesis notes (brief; get from a peer) discussed
Thesis handout given (only one class set; see me to check one out) – read it for remainder of pd.

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Setting notes (get from a peer asap)
Assigned “The Gift of the Magi”, pgs. 151 thru157 with s. guide (get guide from red tray please); gave rest of pd. to complete it
Homework – read story, complete s. guide & flashcards for root#2 list due Tues.

10/5 lesson plans

Oct. 5, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Introductory paragraph writing notes & discussion (see a peer asap; see me if confused); will continue on Mon.
Gave new grade totals; returned yesterday’s quizzes

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Vocab. quiz (roots #1; includes prefixes & suffixes) (schedule asap)
Homework – jump ahead to roots #2 flashcards if a procrastinator
Also, absent people from Wed. and/or Thurs. remember to see Mrs. Guy, the librarian, for missed work asap

10/4 lesson plans

Oct. 4, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Finish Act 2 reading
Act 2 quiz & Acts 1 & 2 Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR
Returned suffix quiz from last Fri. – excellent source to determine least & most known words (as are past two quizzes also) (get from pd. basket if absent)
Library Orientation – Day 2 (IF ABSENT, YOU MUST SEE MRS. GUY FOR MAKE-UP WORK, A.M., P.M., LUNCH OR BREAK; IT’S HER UNIT/MATERIALS-THANKS)
Gave grade total updates (see pd. basket please)
Homework – study, study vocab. flashcards (cumulative please) for Fri. vocab. quiz

10/3 lesson plans

Oct. 3, 2007

Pd., 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Continued reading Act 2 - pd. 1 read to mid. pg. 79 & pd. 6 – read to bottom pg. 80
Homework – prepare for Act 2 quiz tomorrow (short answer & true/false) & for Acts 1 & 2 vocab. quiz (work bank with sent. completion)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Submit intro. Paragraph (attach prompt, then paragraph, then rubric please)
No SSR
Library Orientation – Day 1 (IF ABSENT, YOU MUST SEE MRS. GUY FOR MAKE-UP WORK, A.M., P.M., LUNCH OR BREAK; IT’S HER UNIT/MATERIALS-THANKS)

10/2 lesson plans

Oct. 2, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Continued reading of Act 2 – both pds. Read to mid pg. 62

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Root #1 flashcards due (submit asap please)
Finished introductory paragraph writing notes (must get from a peer asap)
Homework – draft an introductory paragraph (get writing prompt and rubric from red tray); please type & double space assignment, attach prompt then paragraph then rubric – due Wed.

10/1 lesson plans

Oct. 1, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Calendar for Oct. given (get from a peer)
SSR (schedule please)
Act 2 begun (get s. guide from yellow tray please)
Pd. 1 – read to ¼ of pg. 54 & pd. 6 – read to middle of pg.53

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Calendar for Oct. given (get from a peer)
SSR (schedule please)
Introductory paragraph writing notes given & discussed (get from a peer asap)
Homework - root flashcards for Tues.

9/28 lesson plans

Sept. 28, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Act 1 video (schedule if desired)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Vocab. Quiz (schedule asap)
No Homework – jump ahead on Root flashcards, if a procrastinator

9/27 lesson plans

Sept. 27, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
No SSR
Finish body paragraph writing discussion
Compose Act 1 -body paragraph quickwrite (schedule asap please)
Body paragraph writing notes handout (see me)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Symbol activity worksheet due today (submit if absent)
Symbol and theme notes/discussion (get notes from a peer asap)
Theme worksheet (in class only; schedule asap)
Homework – study for vocab. Quiz tomorrow (suffixes and prefixes); last Fri. vocab. quiz returned (get from pd. basket)

9/26 lesson plans

Sept. 26, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Finish dialogue worksheet
Began body paragraph writing discussion (prep. for Act 1 quickwrite)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Discussion of story and s. guide (“The Scarlet Ibis”, pg. 592)
Quiz on “The Scarlet Ibis”
Worksheet on “The Scarlet Ibis” discussed and assigned for Thurs. (get from red tray)
Homework- complete worksheet and study flashcards

9/25 lesson plans

Sept. 25, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Continue Dialogue worksheet (in class only; schedule please)
Grade totals updated (see pd. basket)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Suffix flashcards due (show me if absent)
Read short story “The Scarlet Ibis” (on pg. 592) with s. guide (get from red tray if absent); complete s. guide while reading
Homework – finish “The Scarlet Ibis” and s. guide for Wed.; continue reviewing prefix and suffix flashcards for Fri.

9/24 lesson plans

Sept. 24, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Finished Act 1 reading
Act 1 Quiz (schedule asap)
No SSR
Began Dialogue worksheet (in class only assignment; open book; schedule asap)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap)
Irony notes (get from a peer asap); discussion/applied to “The Elephant”
Characterization notes (get from a peer asap)
Homework – suffix flashcards due for Tues. (separate them on the cards please)

9/21 lesson plans

Sept. 21, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Continued reading Act 1: pd. 1 – read to top of pg. 42 & pd. 6 – read to bottom of pg. 41
Homework – we’ll wrap up Act 1 reading early in pd. on Mon.; revisit Act 1 for quiz on it Mon. up to reading completed

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Prefix #2 Quiz (schedule asap please)
Finished in class only study guide for “The Elephant” (schedule if needed)
No homework – if procrastinator, jump ahead to suffix flashcards for next week; get new SSR book if bored with current one

9/20 lesson plans

Sept. 20, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
PSAT handout/discussion (see me)
SSR (schedule please)
Continued reading Act 1: pd. 1 – read to bottom of pg. 31 & pd. 6 – read to mid. Pg. 28

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule please)
Submit body paragraph with prompt behind it
Get rubric (in red tray; pink paper) and attach behind prompt
Read short story “The Elephant”, on pg. 201 in “WORLD WRITERS TODAY” – see me for a book
Also, get s. guide we’ve begun on it too; we’ll finish s. guide in class tomorrow
Homework – study prefix lists 1&2 for quiz tomorrow

9/19 lesson plans

Sept. 19

LATE START DAY
Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (pd. 1 only; none in pd. 6)
Continued reading Act 1: pd. 1 – read to bottom of pg. 22 & pd. 6 – read to Proctor on pg. 22


Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
No SSR today
Discussion & revision suggestions for body paragraph (if absent, get handout)
Homework – revise body paragraph if needed; due Thurs.; study prefix cards for Fri. quiz (1 & 2)

9/18 lesson plans

Sept. 18, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Continued reading Act 1: pd. 1 – read to middle of pg. 24 & pd. 6 – read to pg. 20, end of Abby’s dialogue


Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Submit prefix list #2 flashcards(continue reviewing for Fri.’s quiz)
Discussion & notes on body paragraph drafting (get from a peer asap)
Assigned body paragraph for Wed. (follow writing prompt directions closely); must submit typed (12 pt. font), dbl. spaced
homework - compose body paragraph for Wed., late start day

9/17 lesson plans

Sept. 17, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Continued reading of script; pd. 1 – after Abby, pg. 20 & pd. 6- to bottom para. Pg. 14

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Pd. 3 only – finished reading last pg. of short story
Reviewed short story followed with short story quiz (schedule asap please)
Began brief discussion on parts of an essay
Homework – do prefix list #2 flashcards for tomorrow

9/14 lesson plans

Sept. 14, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
Portfolio Scramble (get yours please)
No SSR
Submit dialectical journal for Tan’s novel
Reading quiz for Tan’s novel (schedule asap)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5;

SSR (schedule asap)
Prefix list #1 quiz (schedule asap)
Continued reading short story: pd. 3 only – read up to last page; pd. 4 only – finished story & s. guide; pd. 5 only- finished story & s. guide
Homework – get a new SSR novel if disliking current one; if procrastinator-jump ahead and do prefix list #2 flashcards for next week

9/13 lesson plans

Sept. 13, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Pd. 1 – selected script roles & began act 1 with s. guide & vocab. List (see a peer for sticky notes/discussion); read to bottom of pg. 10 (READ REST OF PG. 5 THRU 8 NARRATIVE AS HOMEWORK)
Pd. 6 – Puritanism notes quiz (schedule if absent asap)
Handouts & accountability for vocab. & s. guide given (see me please);
Selected roles; will start script tomorrow; bring sticky notes please
Homework – quiz on Tan’s novel tomorrow & journals due

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Continued reading “The Most Dangerous Game” from pg. 50 through middle of pg.56 with s. guide
Homework – quiz tomorrow on prefix list#1 (fill in blanks/meanings; must provide ALL)

9/13 lesson plans

Sept. 12, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap pelase)
Finish historical context notes (pd. 1 quiz completed; pd. 6 notes completed & need to prepare for quiz on Thurs.)
Pd. 1 only– received vocab. Handout and accountability/schedule for it, along with drama terms pretest (handout)and accountability for it; also s. guide for act 1
Pd. 6 only- finished historical context notes (see a peer); study for quiz on historical context on Thurs.

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Continued reading “The Most Dangerous Game” to pg. 50 with s. guide
Homework – study prefix list #1 for Fri. quiz

9/11 lesson plans

Sept. 11, 2007

Pds. 1& 6:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Completed bio. Notes/handout (get from a peer)
Completed historical context/handout for pd. 1 (get from a peer; quiz on it tomorrow);have begun historical context/handout for pd. 6 (will finish tomorrow)
Play books distributed (see me)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please)
Prefix list #1 flashcards due today (show me if absent)
Literature textbooks distributed (must see me for one asap; sign up sheet for it also);
)Read first 3 pgs. of “The Most Dangerous Game”(pg. 39); complete s. guide (get handout if absent) while reading;
Homework – study prefix flashcards for Fri. quiz

9/10 lesson plans

Sept. 8, 2007

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please);
Miller Bio. Notes (completed handout; see a peer)
Puritanism Notes begun (handout in yellow tray;see a peer)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please);
Introduced “Wordskills” textbook; purchase asap please;
Vocab. Qtr. 1 packet distributed & discussed; week 1 assigned (see handout for due dates); if absent get packet from red tray asap;
Plot quiz given (if absent; schedule asap);
Homework – Prefix List #1 flashcards due Tues.

9/7 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 6:
SSR (schedule asap please);
submit Lord of Flies journal;
Lord of Flies reading quiz (schedule asap)

Pds. 3. 4 & 5:
SSR (schedule asap please):
continued & completed short story notes (if absent, get from a peer asap)
for homework - study short story notes for short answer quiz on them Monday;
also bring Wordskills on Monday (we'll start the qtr. vocab.)

9/6 lesson plans

Pds.1 & 6:
Sept. calendar given (see a peer)
SSR (see me to schedule asap; complete card also)

Pds. 3, 4 & 5:
Sept. calendar given (see a peer)
SSR (see me to schedule asap; complete card also)

9/5 lesson plans

Pds. 1 & 6:

Course syllabus, AP reading list & SAT handout
addressed & discussed;
class building activity - truth or deceit;
SSR novel and agenda needed for tomorrow


Pds. 3, 4 & 5:

Questions & Concerns;
class building activity
SSR novel and agenda needed for tomorrow

6/11 lesson plans

June 11, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
Exam prep for finals (see a peer)
Bring Perrine’s text, any other novels & Lit./Comp. text if you have one
Homework-STUDY

Pds. 5 & 6:
Exam prep for finals (Units 13-15 Vocab. & “The Odyssey”) (see a peer for format and review methods
Corrected & recorded Unit 16 exercises (if absent, submit asap)
Writing Portfolios Updated (update record sheet, collate papers, add essay writing notes)
returned research papers & district in class essays too (placed in portfolios
homework - STUDY

6/8 lesson plans

June 8, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:

Poetry Essay (schedule asap please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
finished reading The Odyssey – pd. 5 read from bottom of pg. 958 to end of Book 23 with s. guide completed; pd. 6 read from middle of pg. 959 to end of Book 23 with s. guide completed
HOMEWORK – Complete Unit 16 (review of units 13-15) in Wordskills –pgs. 167 thru pg. 176 of “Unit 4 Lab”, includes all of “middle message” activity

6/7 lesson plans

June 7, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Preparation for poetry essay (see a peer if absent)
2 handouts given (rubric with correction code & Perrine’s questions

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Day 2 of district in class essay (compare & contrast)-MUST SCHEDULE IF ABSENT PLEASE
homework - none

6/6 lesson plans

June 6, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
discussion of cummings “loneliness” poem & Thomas’s “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”
sonnet worksheet (if absent, schedule asap please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Day 1 of district in class essay (compare & contrast) – MUST SCHEDULE IF ABSENT PLEASE
homework – revisit writing notes if needed; cannot use them during class time tomorrow

6/5 lesson plans

June 5, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion & self-correction of Sexton poem/handout
in class only – application activity (see me if absent; need to schedule time please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Books 10 & 12 quiz (schedule if absent)
began reading Books 21-23 (s. guide available in red tray) – read to bottom of pg. 958 in pd. 5 & read to middle of pg. 959 in pd. 6homework – study writing notes since district-required 2-day in class only essay starts tomorrow

6/4 lesson plans

June 4, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
chpts. 4 discussion with poems, 34, 36 & 40 begun
application activities begun (see me please asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
read Book 12 with s. guide (get s. guide from red tray)
quiz on Books 10 & 12 will be tomorrow – review if needed
homework – review writing notes for Wed. & Thurs. (2 day district required essay)

6/1 lesson plans

June 1, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
wrap up discussion of Cummings poem
application quiz (schedule please asap)
assigned chpt. 4 with poems/questions 34, 36, & 40

Pds. 5 & 6:
Research Paper Projects submitted (no later than 3 pm acceptance)
No SSR
Books 1 & 9 Quiz (schedule please asap)
Read all of Book 10 with study guide (study guide in basket if absent)
homework – none

5/31 lesson plans

May 31, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
wrap up discussion of chpt. 3 & its poems
application activity (2 poems) with s. guide (in class only; see me please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
continued reading Book 9, from pg. 902 to end of Book 9 with s. guide
*ENTIRE RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE BY 3 PM ON JUNE 1ST WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE THAT DAY OR NOT.
**Submission Format = 1st) entire research paper itself (per MLA handout & rubric) with parenthetical citations (per MLA handout, citation handout & rubric); 2nd) Works Cited (per works cited handout, MLA handout & rubric); 3rd) Topic Outline (per topic outline handout & rubric); 4th) Completed Resource Fact Sheets for books, encyclopedia & online sources; 5th) All research paper handouts must be returned in sequential order as taught; 6th) Staple everything together prior to class time on Fri. please!

5/30 lesson plans

May 30, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
chpt. 3 notes and discussion of poems begun (get from a peer please asap)
will continue discussion tomorrow

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
study guide given for Books 1 & 9 of “The Odyssey) – SEE ME IF ABSENT
read pgs. 895 thru 902 with s. guide completed through reading
HOMEWORK-
ENTIRE RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE BY 3 PM ON JUNE 1ST WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE THAT DAY OR NOT.Submission Format = 1st) entire research paper itself (per MLA handout & rubric) with parenthetical citations (per MLA handout, citation handout & rubric); 2nd) Works Cited (per works cited handout, MLA handout & rubric); 3rd) Topic Outline (per topic outline handout & rubric); 4th) Completed Resource Fact Sheets for books, encyclopedia & online sources; 5th) All research paper handouts must be returned in sequential order as taught; 6th) Staple everything together prior to class time!

5/29 lesson plans

May 29, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
No SSR
read chpt. 3 and poems 24, 27, 30 & 31; write short answer responses for questions following each poem please

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
discussion of “Works Cited” handout & MLA handout section for it (read closely if absent).
ENTIRE RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE BY 3 PM ON JUNE 1ST WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE THAT DAY OR NOT.
Submission Format = 1st) entire research paper itself (per MLA handout & rubric) with parenthetical citations (per MLA handout, citation handout & rubric); 2nd) Works Cited (per works cited handout, MLA handout & rubric); 3rd) Topic Outline (per topic outline handout & rubric); 4th) Completed Resource Fact Sheets for books, encyclopedia & online sources; 5th) All research paper handouts must be returned in sequential order as taught; 6th) Staple everything together prior to class time on Thurs. please.
introduction to Homer’s “The Odyssey” (read pgs. 887 to bottom of pg. 890 if absent).
homework- keep drafting research paper

5/25 lesson plans

May 25, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
No SSR
discussion of “Mending Wall”
discussion and notes for chpt. 2 and poems #13, 15 & 17 (will finish remaining on Tues.)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
self-corrected & revisited “topic outline”
went over “Using Sources Honestly” & “MLA format” handouts that applied to writing the rough draft of the paper per the topic outline
discussed & distributed “research paper rubric” handout (IF ABSENT, SEE ME IMMEDIATELY FOR THE HANDOUT)
HOMEWORK – begin rough draft of paper per topic outline, use appropriate parenthetical citations (see handouts if needed)
ENTIRE RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE BY 3 PM ON MAY 31 WHETHER IN ATTENDANCE THAT DAY OR NOT

5/ 24 lesson plans

May 24, 2007

Pds. 1 3 & 4:
finished discussion of poem #3
application activity (see me please; will need 12 min.)
assigned chpt. 2 reading Perrine’s narrative along with poems #13, 14 & 17; WRITE SHORT ANSWER RESPONSES FOR THE QUES. FOLLOWING THOSE POEMS

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
discussion and review of handouts on “how to write a topic outline”
homework – TYPED TOPIC OUTLINE DUE TOMORROW PER MLA AND HANDOUT REQUIRMENTS
last day in class to day for researching facts on god, goddess & hero – book cart in classroom available; remember to find stories that apply to your facts

5/23 lesson plans

May 23, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Late Start Day
No SSR
finished discussion of chpt. 1 poems

Pds. 5 & 6:
Late Start Day
No SSR
Library Research on god, goddess or hero (one online, one encyclopedia and several book sources required; try to get all the facts for your “fact sheet”)
see me if you need any “resource sheets” for recording facts ( I have lots of extras)
TODAY- THE LAST DAY WE WILL BE IN THE LIBRARY FOR RESEARCH; NEED TO WRAP UP LOCATING FACTS AND STORIES ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE FACTS
No Homework

5/22 lesson plans

May 22, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
notes for chpt. 1 & discussion of fig. lang., sound devices & interp. of poems 1 & 5 completed (pd. 4 completed poem 11 also)
no homework

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Library Research on god, goddess or hero (one online, one encyclopedia and several book sources required; try to get all the facts for your “fact sheet”)
see me if you need any “resource sheets” for recording facts ( I have lots of extras)
homework – research online if you feel you cannot get to a computer since the lib. has so few but document carefully bib. info. please

5/21 lesson plans

May 21, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
Poetry Unit introduced, overviewed & texts distributed (see me for sign up please)
read chpt. 1 (all narrative sections) & poems 1, 3, 5, 9 & 11 with written (short answer) responses to the questions following each of those poems

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Library Research on god, goddess or hero (one online, one encyclopedia and several book sources required; try to get all the facts for your “fact sheet”)
see me if you need any “resource sheets” for recording facts ( I have lots of extras)
homework – research online if you feel you cannot get to a computer since the lib. has so few

5/17 lesson plans

May 17, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Grapes of Wrath essay (schedule asap)
Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
returned essay & updated writing portfolios
discussed & began factual research (taking info. on “book resource” sheet from Hamilton’s Mythology); if absent, SEE ME ASAP PLEASE
no homework

5/15 lesson plans

May 15, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
exam format & review methods given (see me or a peer)
review worksheet given (in yellow tray)
worked rest of pd. on gender & biblical worksheets; if unfinished, please schedule asap for outside class time to complete them; need completed prior to essay on Thurs.

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Poetry Exam (schedule if absent)
no homework – tomorrow we begin mythology unit with research paper; rest of week will be spent prepping for research paper since we’ll be in the library researching next week

5/14 lesson plans

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
Good news-Exam on Wed. & Essay on Thurs.
continue with gender worksheets ( in class only; schedule if absent Fri. and need extra time)
biblical allusion worksheet(in class only; schedule) ready when gender worksheets completed

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR today or this week
format and review methods given for poetry exam (on Tues.)
period spent interpreting poems and applying techniques for the exam
handout given (in tray) on how to read and interpret a poem
homework - study and review for the poetry exam;
note - Wed. thru Fri. we'll be introduced to the research project (results in research paper)
for mythology unit (handouts, discussion, topics selected & practicing notetaking and bib. citation

5/11 lesson plans

May 11, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
No SSR
Gender worksheets begun; not completed; in class only (if absent, must schedule please)
reminder – exam prep on Mon. & novel exam on Tues.

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
poetry notes (get from a peer asap)
Sonnet worksheet (in class; completed & discussed; see me if absent)
no homework

5/10 lesson plans

May 10, 2007

LAST DAY OF STAR TESTING
Pds. 3 & 4 only:
discussion & notes on chpts. 28-30 (see a peer)

5/9 lesson plans

May 9, 2007

STAR testing
Pd. 5 only:
No SSR
discussion & notes for poetry (must see a peer)

5/8 lesson plans

May 8, 2007
STAR testing
Pd. 1 only:
discussion & notes on chpts. 28-30 (see a peer)

Pd. 6 only:
No SSR
discussion & notes for poetry (must see a peer)

5/7 lesson plans

May 7, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
discussion & notes on chpts. 26 & 27
read chpts. 29-30
best wishes with STAR

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
finished, corrected & discussed “The Bells” with s. guide(schedule time if not completed)
no homework
best wishes with STAR

5/3 lesson plans

May 3, 2007

Pds. 1, 3, & 4:
chpt. 23 –25 discussion & notes
read chpt. 27 & 28 for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Unit 15 vocab. test (schedule)
continued working on “The Bells” worksheet; submitted end of pd.; will give more class time Monday if needed to finish
no homework - remember STAR testing starts next Tues.

5/3 lesson plans

May 4, 2007
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
chpt. 25 worksheet (in class only; schedule)
continue reading rest of chpt. 26

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
corrected Unit 15 exercises (submit please)
begin “The Bells” worksheet – poem in orange text on pg. 149; won’t finish; will continue on Fri.
homework – study for Unit 15 vocab. test on Fri.

5/2 lesson plans

May 2, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
quiz on chpts. 23-25 (schedule please)
discussion & notes for chpt. 23 begun (see a peer); began detailed interp. of Indian story
continue reading 1/2 of 26

Pds. 5 & 6:
submit Unit 15 vocab. sent. 7 defs.
SSR (schedule)
finished, corrected & discussed “musical devices” worksheet
Homework- Unit 15 exercises due Thurs.

5/1 lesson plans

May 1, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
May calendar given (see a peer); distributed/discussed STAR calendar (see pd. basket if absent)
discussion & notes on chpt. 22 (see a peer)
read chpt. 23, 24 & 25

Pds. 5 & 6:
May calendar given (see a peer);
distributed STAR calendar (see pd. basket if absent)
class discussion on significance of STAR
redistributed sound device worksheet & “Sarah Sylvia…” poem (schedule if absent)homework – Unit 15 sentences & defs. due Wed.

4/30 lesson plans

April 30, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
finish remainder of chpt. 22 please

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
read pgs. 474 & 475 (orange text)-discussed imagery & fig. lang.
sound device worksheet (in class only; MUST SCHEDULE TIME PLEASE)homework – complete Unit 15 this week (sent.& defs. for Wed.; exercises on pgs. 158-166 for Wed., including all of maze; unit test on Fri.)

4/27 lesson plans

April 27, 2007-Double Assembly Schedule

Pds. 1, 3, & 4:
finish discussion & notes for chpt. 20
discussion & notes for chpt. 21
read ½ of chpt. 22

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Unit 14 vocab. test (schedule)finish fig. lang. worksheet from yesterday if unfinished

4/26 lesson plans

April 26, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
Chpt. 20 quiz (schedule please)
discussion & notes for chpt. 20 (see a peer)
read chpt. 21

Pds. 5 & 6:
Unit 14 sent. returned (see pd. baskets)
SSR (schedule)
Unit 14 exercises graded
read & discussed “The Eagle” (yellow book only; pg. 796) for personification
figurative language worksheet assigned (in class only; schedule please)
homework – study for Unit 14 vocab. test

4/25 lesson plans

April 25, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
attempt to finish char. wksheet
read remainder of chpt. 20

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
submit Unit 14 vocab. sent. & defs.
poetry notes discussed and copied (see a peer)
read, discussed and interpreted dramatic poem “Incident in a Rose Garden” (orange text) (see a peer)
personification worksheet (in class only; schedule time please)
homework – Unit 14 exercises

4/24 lesson plans

April 24, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
discussion & notes on chpts. 17 thru 19 (see a peer)
read ½ of chpt. 20

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR
“Casey at the Bat” quiz (schedule please)
Poetry notes discussed and copied(get frpm a peer)
Dramatic poetry – discussion & reading of “Incident in a Rose Garden” (in orange textbook)
homework – sent. & defs. for Unit 14 due Wed.

4/23 lesson plans

April 23, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
finish remainder of chpt. 18 & 19
continue characterization worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
complete in class worksheet on “Casey at the Bat”(schedule if absent)
homework – Unit 14 due this week (pgs. 148-156)- sent. & defs. due Wed.; exercises due Thurs.; vocab. test on Fri.

4/20 lesson plans

April 20, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
No SSR
ASB & Class elections
discussion & notes for chpt. 15 & 16 (see a peer)
continue with characterization worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
ASB & Class elections
Unit 13 Vocab. Test (schedule please)
no homework

4/18 lesson plans

April 18, 2007 - Late Start Day

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
finished chpt. 13 discussion & notes
read remaining ½ of chpt. 16
continue char. worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
submit Unit 13 sent. & defs.
finish video
homework – Unit 13 exercises due Thurs, all of “word maze” please

4/17 lesson plans

April 17, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
chpt. 13 quiz (schedule please)
discussion & notes on chpts. 12 & 13 (see a peer)
read chpts. 14, 15 & ½ of 16 for tomorrow

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
continuedd video, “Dead Poets Society”
homework – Unit 13 sentences & defs. (typed if possible) for Wed.

4/16 lesson plans

April 16, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
read chpts. 12 & 13 with s. guide
work on characterization worksheet (continued; ok if not finished today)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
continued with “Dead Poets Society” video (intro. to poetry unit)
homework – Unit 13 of WORDSKILLS due this week (sent. & defs. for Wed.; exercises, including all of word maze for Thurs.; & test on Fri.)

4/6 lesson plans

April 6, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
notes & discussion of chtps. 10 & 11 (see a peer)
continued working on characterization worksheet (schedule time)
have a great spring recess

Pds. 5 & 6:
Submit Romeo & Juliet essay
No SSR
introduction to poetry unit (begins after spring recess) – watched part of
“Dead Poet’s Society” (schedule)no homework – have a great spring recess

4/5 lesson plans

April 5, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
continue Characterization worksheet (in class only; schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
discussion and notes on final paper submission format and MLA format (must get from a peer)
peer revision on concluding paragraphs completed per revision sheet (pink)
correction code sheet distributed (purple handout; see me if absent) homework – revise entire rough draft of essay; USE PEER REVISION SUGGESTIONS LOOSELY; BY ONESELF REVISE ENTIRE ROUGH DRAFT PER REVISION SHEET (PINK) & ONCE DONE, EDIT PAPER PER CORRECTION CODE SHEET (PURPLE); final paper with rough draft & prompt attached is due Fri., by 3 pm whether absent or in attendance

4/4 lesson plans

April 4, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
discussion & notes for chpts. 8 & 9 (see a peer)
read rest of chpt. 10 & 11
check out possible biblical allusions thus far

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
peer revision groups – gave revision suggestions for last 2 body paragraphs
homework – revise body paragraphs per suggestions and self-review and compose rough draft of conclusion paragraph per writing notes
tomorrow - we do revision suggestions in peer groups for the conclusion and edit intro. & body paragraphs (now revised) for convention errors (use correction code handout ( in red tray if absent)

4/3 lesson plans

April 3, 2007

Pds. 1 3, & 4:
Chpt. 8 quiz (schedule)
Chpt. 8 discussion & notes (see a peer)
begin “Fambly Photo” worksheet (in class only)
read chpt. 9 & ½ of chpt. 10

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
writing process – Step 2= peer revision (small groups) of students rough drafts of intro. paragraph & body paragraph due today; used peer revision checklist (see me for pink sheet if absent asap)
homework- revise current paragraphs per peer revision suggestions and draft next 2 body paragraphs (use writing notes & Act 1 & 3 quickwrites to help you compose accurately)
bring next 2 body paragraphs for peer revision on Wed. (handwritten or typed, must be double spaced in either format- students need space to write revision suggestions for you)

4/2 lesson plans

April 2, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion & notes for chpts. 6 & 7 (see a peer)
read chpt. 8
SSR (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
exam scores & qtr. grades given (see pd. baskets)
introduction to the essay for “The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet”
2 handouts – writing prompt & revision checklist(see red tray)
essay due on Fri. – must be typed, dbl. spaced, MLA format, 12 pt. font, composed per expectations of writing notes & revision checklist; we’ll work on the writing process for the essay all this week during classtime
today – select prompt, begin brainstorming (small groups) and compose introductory paragraph and first body paragraph
homework – finish the two paragraphs and bring to class for peer revision work on Tues.

3/30 lesson plans

March 30, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion & notes for chpt.5 (see a peer)
read rest of chpt. 6 & chpt. 7

Pds. 5 & 6;
No SSR
“The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet” Exam; update writing portfolio if done with exam early
No Homework

3/29 lesson plans

March 29, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
discussion of chpts. 3 & 4 (see a peer)
finish worksheets -chpts. 1,2 & 3 today
read chpt. 5 and 2/3 of chpt. 6 (rather lengthy)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Exam prep. for the play (format & review methods put on board and discussed – Test on Fri.(contact a peer)
re-distributed figurative lang. worksheets from earlier, self-corrected & discussed -use as review for test
re-distributed drama terms pre-test from earlier-use as review for test
homework – study, study, study for test

3/28 lesson plans

March 29, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
finish chpt. 2 worksheet (schedule)
read chpt. 4

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 5 video
revisit blank verse and iambic pentameter

3/27 lesson plans

March 27, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
discussion & notes on chpt. 2 (see a peer)
bhpt. 3 quiz (schedule)
chpt. 3 Worksheet begun (schedule; in class only)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 5 quiz(schedule)
Figurative Lang. Worksheet (in class only; schedule)
no homework

3/26 lesson plans

Sorry, I was out ill on Mon.
March 26, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
Chpts. 1 & 2 quiz(schedule)
complete chpt. 2 in class only worksheet (schedule)
read chpt. 3
SSR(schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
finish reading Act 5 (pd. 5 from Scene 3, line 85; pd. 6 from Scene 3, line 61)
wrap up s. guide
homework – review for Act 5 quiz on Tues

3/23 lesson plans

March 23, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
discussion of chpt. 1 with notes (see a peer)
Chpt. 1 worksheet (schedule)
SSR(schedule)
Read chpt. 2 for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
continued reading of Act 5 with s. guide
pd. 5 –read from Scene 1, line 85 to Scene 3 , line 197
pd. 6 – read from Scene 1, line 61 to Scene 3, line 160 homework – finish s. guide up to our reading of Act 5; we’ll quiz on Mon.

3/22 lesson plans

March 22, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
Finished Video
distributed novel (sign-up sheet) & s. guide (optional resource), along with author/intro. handout (keep & read) & dust bowl overview (read and return asap)
lit. elements of focus for new novel = allusions, motifs, mood, setting, structure, imagery, theme & characterization
assigned chpt. 1

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Act 4 quiz scores given (see basket)
Act 4 video
Act 5 script roles and study guide distributed (see red tray)
pd. 5 –read to line 85, Scene 1 with s. guide
pd. 6 – read to line 61, Scene 1 with s. guide

3/21 lesson plans

March 21, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Gatsby video continues

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 4 quiz (schedule)
finish Act 4 worksheet (schedule)
no homework – don’t forget to get last minute registration stuff to your counselor if you forgot yesterday during registration

3/20 lesson plans

March 20, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
continued Gatsby video

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
9th registration for fall with counselors

3/19 lesson plans

March 19, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
NO SSR; submit Gatsby novels please
exam & updated grade totals distributed
brief overview to next lit. unit
Great Gatsby video

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
finished reading of Act 4 with s. guide
Act 4 worksheet begun; will continue on Tues.
homework – study for Act 4 quiz on Tues

3/16 llesson plans

March 16, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Early Assessment Placement Essay (CSU)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Continued reading Act 4 with s.guide
both pds. - read from scene 1 to end of scene 3homework – finish s. guide through scene 3 because we will finish scenes 4 & 5 and quiz out on Act 4 on Mon.. Also, consider getting a new SSR book if you’re not progressing with your current novel please

3/15 lesson plans

March 15, 2007

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

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule); grade updates given (see pd. basket)
finished Act 3 on video
handed out Act 4 s. guide (get from RED TRAY)
selected roles for Act 4 and read the first couple of lines only
homework - none

3/14 lesson plans

March 14, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Gatsby Exam (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 3 quickwrite due (attach prompt please)
Act 3 video

3/13 lesson plans

March 13, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Novel Exam prep. (see a peer); review sheets available
finish color. assoc. wksheet
finish symbol wksheet
Chpt. 5 quikwrites returned

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 3 wksheet (see me to schedule time; in class only)
Act 3 quickwrite assigned – due Wed.; dbl. spaced, typed, attach prompt, compose using body para. writing notes
homework – compose and type body para. quickwrite

3/12 lesson plans

March 12, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
March calendar & Gatsby test/essay dates (see a peer)
finish color assoc. wksheet (in class only)
symbol wksheet (in class only)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
finish reading of Act 3 for both pds.(check 3/8 for prior reading pt.)
Act 3 quiz (schedule)

3/9 lesson plans

March 9, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
chpt. 8 & 9 quiz (schedule please)
discussion of chpt. 9 (see a peer)
continue with color assoc. wksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Qtr. 3 Vocab. Final

3/8 lesson plans

March 8, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
discussion of chpt. 8 (see a peer)
assigned chpt. 9 with s. guide & sticky notes

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
corrected Unit 12 with Word Lab(submit)
pd. 5 – read from scene 3 to Scene 5, line 90 with s. guide
pd. 6 – read from scene 4 to Scene 5, line 80 with s. guide
Homework – study Units 9-11 for Qtr. 3 Vocab. final on Fri.



March 6, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR(schedule please)
Chpt. 7 quiz (schedule)
finish setting worksheet (last day)
continue with color association worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR(schedule please)
Act 3 reading with s. guide (s. guide in red tray)
pd. 5 read to Scene 2, line 47
pd. 6 read to Scene 2, line 79
homework – Unit 12 “Review Unit” including “Word Lab” – due on Thurs. & study Units 9-11 vocab. nightly for qtr. vocab. test (synonym, antonym, analogy & sent. completion) this Fri. (as always I suggest putting words & defs. on flashcards for practice

March 7, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
discussion of chpt. 7
continued work on color assoc. wksheet
s. guide and chpt. 8 assigned (see red tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
continued reading of Act 3 with s. guide
pd. 5 –read from Scene 2, line 47 to end of Scene 3
pd. 6 – read from Scene 2, line 79 to end of Scene 4
homework – Unit 12 “Review Unit” including “Word Lab” – due on Thurs. & study Units 9-11 vocab. nightly for qtr. vocab. test (synonym, antonym, analogy & sent. completion) this Fri. (as always I suggest putting words & defs. on flashcards for practice)

3/8 lesson plans

March 8, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
discussion of chpt. 8 (see a peer)
assigned chpt. 9 with s. guide & sticky notes

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
corrected Unit 12 with Word Lab(submit)
pd. 5 – read from scene 3 to Scene 5, line 90 with s. guide
pd. 6 – read from scene 4 to Scene 5, line 80 with s. guide
Homework – study Units 9-11 for Qtr. 3 Vocab. final on Fri.



March 6, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR(schedule please)
Chpt. 7 quiz (schedule)
finish setting worksheet (last day)
continue with color association worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR(schedule please)
Act 3 reading with s. guide (s. guide in red tray)
pd. 5 read to Scene 2, line 47
pd. 6 read to Scene 2, line 79
homework – Unit 12 “Review Unit” including “Word Lab” – due on Thurs. & study Units 9-11 vocab. nightly for qtr. vocab. test (synonym, antonym, analogy & sent. completion) this Fri. (as always I suggest putting words & defs. on flashcards for practice

March 7, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
discussion of chpt. 7
continued work on color assoc. wksheet
s. guide and chpt. 8 assigned (see red tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
continued reading of Act 3 with s. guide
pd. 5 –read from Scene 2, line 47 to end of Scene 3
pd. 6 – read from Scene 2, line 79 to end of Scene 4
homework – Unit 12 “Review Unit” including “Word Lab” – due on Thurs. & study Units 9-11 vocab. nightly for qtr. vocab. test (synonym, antonym, analogy & sent. completion) this Fri. (as always I suggest putting words & defs. on flashcards for practice)

3/7 lesson plans

March 7, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
discussion of chpt. 7
continued work on color assoc. wksheet
s. guide and chpt. 8 assigned (see red tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
continued reading of Act 3 with s. guide
pd. 5 –read from Scene 2, line 47 to end of Scene 3
pd. 6 – read from Scene 2, line 79 to end of Scene 4
homework – Unit 12 “Review Unit” including “Word Lab” – due on Thurs. & study Units 9-11 vocab. nightly for qtr. vocab. test (synonym, antonym, analogy & sent. completion) this Fri. (as always I suggest putting words & defs. on flashcards for practice)

3/6 lesson plans

March 6, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR(schedule please)
Chpt. 7 quiz (schedule)
finish setting worksheet (last day)
continue with color association worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR(schedule please)
Act 3 reading with s. guide (s. guide in red tray)
pd. 5 read to Scene 2, line 47
pd. 6 read to Scene 2, line 79
homework – Unit 12 “Review Unit” including “Word Lab” – due on Thurs. & study Unit 9-11 vocab. nightly for qtr. vocab. test (synonym, antonym, analogy & sent. completion) this Fri. (as always I suggest putting words & defs. on flashcards for practice

3/5 lesson plans

March 5, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
returned Chpt. 2 qwrite (discussed)
SSR (schedule please)
continued work on “Color Association” worksheet (schedule)
in class only Chpt. 5 quickwrite (schedule – 20 min.)

Pds. 5 & 6:
grade update & vocab. test score distributed
SSR (schedule)
finished Act 2 on video
homework – Unit 12 “Review Unit” including “Word Lab” – due on Thurs. & study Unit 9-11 vocab. nightly for qtr. vocab. test (synonym, antonym, analogy & sent. completion) this Fri. (as always I suggest putting words & defs. on flashcards for practice

3/2 lesson plans

March 1, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
chpts. 5 & 6 quiz (schedule)
discussion of chpts. 5 & 6 (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
returned Unit 11 sent. & defs. (in pd. basket)
corrected Unit 11 exercises (submit)
watched Act 2 on Video (schedule)
homework – study Unit 11 vocab. for Fri. test

3/1 lesson plans

March 1, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
chpts. 5 & 6 quiz (schedule)
discussion of chpts. 5 & 6 (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
returned Unit 11 sent. & defs. (in pd. basket)
corrected Unit 11 exercises (submit)
watched Act 2 on Video (schedule)
homework – study Unit 11 vocab. for Fri. test

2/28 lesson plans

Feb. 28, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
Registration all pd.

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
submit Unit 11 sent. & defs.
finish Act 2 worksheets today (if additional time needed, come in am or lunch; can only give 10 min. during class time tomorrow)
homework – Unit 11 exercises for Thurs.

2/27 lesson plans

Feb. 27, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSRfinish setting worksheet, if needed
discussion of chpt. 4 (see a peer)
chpt. 5 mood worksheet

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 2 worksheets (schedule; in class only)
homework – Unit 11 sentences & defs. due Wed. (typed, context clue, underline word in sentence)

2/26 lesson plans

Feb. 26, 2007

Pds, 1 3, & 4:
SSR (schedule)
Chpt. 4 quiz
finish setting worksheet (in class only)
read chpt. 5 & 6 (s. guide in tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
finish reading Act 2 with s. guide
Act 2 quiz (schedule)
homework – Unit 11 due this week

2/23 lesson plans

Feb. 23, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
setting worksheet begun (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 2 continued with s. guide
pd. 5 - read from Scene 3 to Scene 4, line 186
pd. 6 - read from Scene 3 to Scene 4, line 150
homework – catch up on Act 2 s. guide, if behind; we’ll finish Act 2 on Mon. and quiz out of it then also
PS. - We'll do Unit 11 next week

2/21 lesson plans

Feb. 21, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
Chpt. 2 quickwrite (in class only; schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
submit Act 1 quickwrite
began reading Act 2 – s. guide (see red tray); complete s. guide while reading
pd. 5 & pd. 6 - read to line 93, pg.1025

2/20 lesson plans

Feb. 20, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
discussion of chpts. 1 & 2
narrator worksheet (pt. of view) (schedule)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 1 worksheet on oxymoron & personification (schedule-in class only)
Act 1 quickwrite – due Wed. (typed, 12 pt. font, double spaced, attach prompt, compose as body paragraph –use writing notes)
homework – finish a final draft of quickwrite

2/16 lesson plans

Feb. 16, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
Chpts. 1 & 2 quiz (schedule)
discussion begun on chpt. 1 only
read chpts. 3 & 4 with s. guide (in tray) for Mon.

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Act 1 quiz (schedule)
Act 1 worksheet (schedule)
no homework - procrastinators may want to jump ahead to Unit 11

2/14 & 2/15 lesson plans

Feb. 14, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
Finish SAT essay holistic scoring

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
continued reading Act 1: pd. 5 only – read from end of scene 1 to end of scene 3 with s. guide; pd. 6 only – read from line 220 to middle of scene 3 with s. guide

Feb. 15, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
novels distributed (see tray)
bio. sheet distributed and discussed (see a peer)
article on Fitzgerald assigned (read & return please)
read chpts. 1 & 2 with s. guide (tray) & lit. elements given – see a peer

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
continued reading Act 1 – began with scene 3 and finished through scene 5, including s. guide
homework – review all of Act 1 s. guides for Act 1 quiz on Fri.

2/13 lesson plans

Feb. 13, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
anchor papers scored and discussed
began assessing peer papers with SAT rubric

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
continue reading Act 1 from line 75 to end of Scene 1 with s. guide completed thru Scene 1
homework – jump ahead to Unit 11 if a procrastinator

2/9 lesson plans

Feb. 9, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
paired & analyzed anchor SAT essays (see me)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Unit 10 vocab. test (schedule)
continued reading Act 1- pd 5 read from line 8 to line 75 ; pd. 6 finished prologue with study guide and read to line line 75
no homework

2/8 lesson plans

Feb. 8, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
timing strategy for SAT essay given (see a peer)
25 min. SAT essay given (schedule asap)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Unit 10 exercises corrected (submit); Unit 10 sent. & defs. scored/returned
revisited Act 1 Prologue & completed s. guide for it
Pd. 5 only – read to line 8 in Scene 1
homework – study vocab. for Unit 10 test

2/7 lesson plans

Feb. 7, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
writing section multiple choice practice test given (apply strategies); self corrected
writing section multiple choice posttest given (schedule)
SAT essay packet given – must read to prepare for tomorrow’s SAT essay

Pds. 5 & 6:
Unit 10 sent. & defs. due
SSR (schedule please)
finished Act 1 on video(schedule)
Act I begins – read prologue (992) and began study guide (get from red tray)
homework – Unit 10 exercises due Thurs.; complete s. guide through today’s reading of prologue if not finished during class

2/6 lesson plans

Feb. 6, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
self correct sent. comp. practice packet
sent. comp. posttest given (schedule)
writing section multiple choice strategies given (see a peer)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR(schedule please); grades to date given also
Shakespearean lang. quiz given (schedule)
overview of Act 1 video given & continued bit more of video also (schedule)
homework – Unit 10 sent. & defs. due Wed.

2/5 lesson plans

February 5, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
Sentence Completion strategies given (see a peer)
Sentence Completion pretest given (yellow tray)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule)
Shakespearean language discussed (handout from Fri.)
Act I video viewed (must schedule to see)
Unit 10 assigned for this week in “Wordskills”
homework – study Shakespearean language for Tues. quiz (fill in the blank);begin Unit 10 sentences & defs. due on Wed.

2/2 lesson plans

February 2, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule please)
last critical rdg. strategies given (get from a peer)
critical rdg. posttest given (schedule please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule please)
Unit 9 vocab. test (schedule)
finish drama terms worksheet from Monday
no homework – unless you want to jump ahead to Unit 10 for next week

2/1 lesson plans

Feb. 1, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
finish narrative reading packet; self-corrected
will complete critical reading posttest on Fri. (for pts.)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Unit 9 sent. & defs. returned
SSR (schedule)
Unit 9 exercises corrected (submit)
Shakespeare’s bio. quiz given (schedule)
finish drama terms worksheet (from earlier in the week)
homework – study Unit 9 for Fri. vocab. test

1/31 lesson plans

January 31, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR
self corrected Lesson 16 packet
narrative reading practice packet given(apply technique that works most effectively for you); submitted & will return Thurs. to complete during class & to self-correct


Pds. 5 & 6:
submit Unit 9 sentences & defs.
SSR(schedule asap)
finished Shakespeare bio. video (schedule asap)
completed Shakespeare bio. worksheet in class (see me)
finished drama worksheet we started on Monday (schedule please)
homework – Unit 9 exercises & review bio. worksheet for quiz on Thurs.

1/30 lesson plans

January 30, 2007

I was absent today;
Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
SSR (schedule)
complete critical reading practice packet (apply tick marks)
self corrected packet
complete Lesson16: critical reading packet (apply marginalia this time please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
SSR (schedule; update card)
Shakespeare bio. video begun (schedule please)
homework – Unit 9 sentences & defs. due Wed.

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January 29, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Sem. grade given (see basket); Thoreau writing returned
introduction to SAT I given (see a peer for notes)
critical reading begun - in class practice packet (use strategies please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
Semester grades given (see basket)
SSR begun - update card if needed
drama unit begun – completed worksheet on drama terms (see me)
Unit 9 assigned this week( pgs. 97-105, includes 10 items on puzzle homework – Unit 9 sent. & defs.)

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January 22, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Exam prep (see a peer); update portfolios please

Pds. 5 & 6:
Rdg. Assignment #4 quiz (schedule please asap)
Exam prep (Units 5-8 vocab. & novella); see a peer
update portfolios will occur on Tues.
new grade totals given, incorporating essay scores

1/19 lesson plans

January 19, 2006

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
In class writing for Thoreau/Transcendentalism

Pds. 5 & 6:
discussion of pgs. 94-108 of novella
finish rest of novella for Monday with rdg. assignment #4 s. guide
Homework –finish novella, if needed & begin to review Unit 5-7 vocab. words for Part I of semester final exam

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January 18, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
finished video (schedule)
essay tomorrow

Pds. 5 & 6:
corrected Unit 8 exercises (submit)
Rdg. assignment #3 quiz (schedule)
continue reading novel (reading assignment #4 with s. guide - read from bottom of pg.94 to bottom of pg. 108)
finish reading for homework, if unfinished during class

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January 17, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Thoreau bio. video (a must; schedule time please)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
continue reading with s. guide; pd. 5- read mid pg. 71 to bottom of pg. 94 ; pd. 6 – read mid. pg. 73 to bottom of pg. 94
homework – Unit 8 exercises due Thurs. with word lab & rdg. assignment quiz on Thurs. too

1/16 lesson plans

January 16, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
Essays returned (put in portfolio; update record sheet)
grades updated
Act 2 quiz

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
essays submitted
Reading assignment #2 quiz given (schedule)
continued reading assignment 3; pd.5 – from pg. 62 to mid pg. 71 with s. guide & pd. 6 – from pg. 62 to mid. pg. 73 with s. guide
homework – Unit 8 exercises due on Thurs., includes all of “wordlab”

1/12 lesson plans

January 12, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
finished Act 2 reading (quiz will be on Tues.)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Unit 7 vocab. test (schedule asap please)
continued reading continued reading assignment #2( pd. 5 – read from pg. pg. 46 to middle of pg. 62 with s. guide; pd. 6 – read from pg. 48 to middle of pg. 62 with s. guide); this finishes reading assignment #2; quiz on it Tues.
homework – finish essay; due Tues. by 3 pm.; submit per requirements on prompt handout

1/12 lesson plans

January 12, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
finished Act 2 reading (quiz will be on Tues.)

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Unit 7 vocab. test (schedule asap please)
continued reading continued reading assignment #2( pd. 5 – read from pg. pg. 46 to pg. 62 with s. guide; pd. 6 – read from pg. 48 to middle of pg. 62 with s. guide); this finishes reading assignment #2; quiz on it Tues.
homework – finish essay; due Tues. by 3 pm.; submit per requirements on prompt handout

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January 11, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
Act 1 quiz
Act 2 begun: pd. 1 read thru pg. 81; pd. 3 read thru pg.79 ; pd. 4 read thru mid. of pg. 80

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
Unit 7 exercises corrected; Unit 7 sentences returned (see bskt.)
continued reading assignment #2( pd. 5 – read from pg. 32 to pg. 46 with s. guide; pd. 6 – read from pg. 37 to bottom of pg. 48 with s. guide)homework – study for Unit 7 vocab. test & revise 1st body para. & compose rough draft of 2nd body para. for essay

1/10 lesson plans

January 10, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
No SSR
finish reading Act 1; review for Act 1 quiz tomorrow (short answer/factual recall)

Pds. 5 & 6:
submit Unit 7 sentences & defs.
No SSR
finish reading assignment #1(end of pg. 27) with s. guide
quiz on reading assignment #1
continued aloud reading assignment #2 (pd. 5 only – read from top of pg. 28 to top of pg. 32 with s. guide; pd. 6 only –read from top of pg. 28 to top of pg. 37 with s. guide
Homework – Unit 7 exercises due Thurs. & should revise intro. paragraph & compose 1st body paragraph of essay

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January 9, 2007

Pds. 1,3 & 4:
No SSR
continued reading script: pd. 1 to bottom of pg. 41; pd. 3 to middle of pg. 40; pd. 4 to bottom third of pg. 45

Pds. 5 & 6:
No SSR
read aloud “The Old Man and the Sea” thru to bottom of pg. 27
complete study guide through reading assignment #1
homework – Unit 7 sentences & defs & begin intro. paragraph for “Tangerine” essay

1/8 Lesson Plans

Jan. 8, 2007

Pds. 1, 3 & 4:
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail – play books; Get January calendar
Pd. 1 – Read through page 13; Pd. 3 – Read through page 8;
Pd. 4 – Read through page 15

Pds. 5 & 6:
NO SSR; Get January calendar
Tangerine Essay Prompt – Due January 16th, typed, double spaced, titled (see yellow tray)
Unit 7 due this week
Novella distributed – “The Old Man and the Sea” (see yellow tray) and textbook covers created
PD. 5 ONLY – Study guide distributed (see yellow tray)Homework: Unit 7 sentences & definitions and choose theme for essay and complete brainstorming