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