English 1/2 Honors
Course Description
Thursday, 5/30/13
Read aloud titles on MKHS 10th grade Summer Reading List of Recommended Books
(A link is posted on Mrs. Chan's English 1/2H class webpage)
Write a reflection identify and describing:
1.) One way in which you have improved in English class this school year;
2.) One area in which you can (or need to) improve in English class next school year.
Wednesday, 5/29/13
Final Exams: Periods 5 and 6
Tuesday, 5/28/13
Final Exams: Periods 3 and 4
Friday, 5/24/13
Final Exams: Periods 1 and 2
No school on Monday, May 27 due to Memorial Day holiday
HW: Return all books checked out from bookroom
Thursday, 5/23/13
SSR (silent reading)
To Kill a Mockingbird movie
HW: Study for final exams
Wednesday, 5/22/13
Q4 Reading Logs due today in class (reading requirement: 750 pages)
To Kill a Mockingbird movie
HW: Study for final exams
Tuesday, 5/21/13
Review session for final exam
Q4 Reading Logs due in class tomorrow (reading requirement: 750 pages)
Monday, 5/20/13
Watch video on comma splices and how to correct them
Begin TKM movie
HW: Q4 Reading Logs due this Wednesday, 5/22
Reading requirement: 750 pages
Friday, 5/17/13
Minimum day
Due today: Typed final draft of TKM essay
Submit the final draft and the rough draft
Share aloud responses and explications of "Caged Bird" poem,
HW: Q4 Reading Logs due on Wednesday, May 22
750 pages must be read by 5/22.
Thursday, 5/16/13
Explicate "Caged Bird" poem
HW: Final draft of TKM essay due tomorrow, May 17
Attach your rough draft to your final draft. Submit both.
Both drafts must be typed.
Wednesday, 5/15/13
Review of poetry terms including explication
Read aloud and discuss "Oranges" poem
Explicate "Caged Bird" poem\
HW: Final draft of TKM essay due in class this Friday, May 17
Attach your rough draft to your final draft. Submit both.
Tuesday, 5/14/13
Review MLA formatting of quotations (take notes)
Read aloud, analyze and discuss "Caged Bird" poem
HW: Final draft of TKM essay due in class this Friday, May 17
Monday, 5/13/13
Rough drafts of TKM essay due today in class
Peer edit rough drafts (complete peer editing worksheet)
Final draft of TKM essay due in class on Friday, May 17
Friday, 5/10/13
Read aloud and discuss handouts on integrating quotes
Picture Day (yearbook and student ID photos)
Receive feedback on thesis statements
HW: Rough draft of TKM essay due in class on Monday, May 13
Final draft due on Friday, May 17
Both drafts must be typed.
Thursday, 5/9/13
Take notes on CEE (Claim, Evidence, Elaboration)
Write body paragraphs using CEE structure
HW: Rough draft of TKM essay due in class on Monday, May 13
Final draft due on Friday, May 17
Picture day during English class tomorrow (Friday, May 10)
Wednesday, 5/8/13
Quiz on Part 2 of TKM
Distribute and read aloud TKM essay assignment
HW: Thesis statement due tomorrow
Rough draft of TKM essay due in class on Monday, May 13
Final draft due on Friday, May 17
Tuesday, 5/7/13
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 30-31
Read aloud Sheridan Baker Thesis Machine
Use Thesis Machine steps to write a clear thesis statement
HW: Study your notes for quiz tomorrow on Part 2 of novel
Monday, 5/6/13
TKM reading logs due today
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 28-29
HW: Study your notes for quiz this Wed. on Part 2 of novel
Read a book from your Q4 reading log for 30 mins.
Friday, 5/3/13
Definition of obituary
Compare and contract LA Times article with reference to Tom Robinson's TKM
Analyze and discuss plot developments in Ch. 26-27 of TKM
HW: TKM Reading Logs due on Monday, May 6
Read TKM Ch. 28-30 over the weekend
Thursday, 5/2/13
Periods 4/5
TKM: Analyze, discuss, and respond in writing to character Tom Robinson's death
Share aloud responses with class.
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
TKM Reading Logs due on Monday, May 6
Wednesday, 5/1/13
Periods 2/4/6
Period 4: See agenda for 4/30/13
Periods 2 and 6:
TKM: Analyze, discuss, and respond in writing to character Tom Robinson's death
Share aloud responses with class.
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
TKM Reading Logs due on Monday, May 6
Tuesday, 4/30/13
Periods 2/5/6
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 24
Groupwork: Tom Robinson worksheet
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
Bring Q4 log to class every day
TKM Reading Logs due in class on Monday, May 6
Monday, 4/29/13
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due today in class
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 22-23
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
Friday, 4/26/13
Regular bell schedule
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 21-22
HW: Read TKM Ch. 23-27 over the weekend
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due on Monday, 4/29
Thursday, 4/25/13
Periods 4/6
Analyze and discuss the trial of Tom Robinson, Ch. 18-20
HW: Read TKM Ch. 21-22 by Friday, 4/26
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due on Monday, 4/29
Wednesday, 4/24/13
Periods 2/4/5
Analyze and discuss the trial of Tom Robinson, Ch. 18-20
HW: Read TKM Ch. 21-22 by Friday, 4/26
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due on Monday, 4/29
Tuesday, 4/23/13
Periods 2/5/6
Read quick-writes aloud in groups. Each group selects one paper to share aloud with the class.
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 17-18
Monday, 4/22/13
Quick-write on the topic of lying
Lecture on TKM Ch. 17
Take notes on plot developments, characters, themes, etc.
HW: Continue recording evidence on TKM Reading Logs
Continue working on TKM Vocabulary Part 2
Read a book listed on your Q4 reading log for 30 minutes
Friday, 4/19/13
Lecture on TKM Ch. 15-16
Take notes on plot developments, characters, themes, etc.
HW: Continue collecting and recording evidence on TKM Reading Logs
Continue working on TKM Vocabulary Part 2
Read TKM Ch. 17-20 this weekend
Thursday, 4/18/13
Lecture on TKM Ch. 12-14
Take notes on plot developments, characters, themes, etc.
HW: Continue collecting evidence on your TKM Reading Logs
Read TKM Ch. 16-17 by tomorrow
Read a book from your Q4 reading log for 30 minutes
Wednesday, 4/17/13
Quiz on TKM Part 1 (Ch. 1-11)
Lecture on TKM Part 2, Ch. 12-13
HW: Read TKM Ch. 16-17 by Friday, 4/19
Tuesday, 4/16/13
Analyze and discuss passages, plot and characters in TKM Ch. 11 (Mrs. Dubose)
Review for quiz on TKM Part 1 (Ch. 1-11)
Groupwork: Complete written responses to Mad Dog questions
Share aloud responses
HW: Study for quiz tomorrow on TKM Part 1 (Ch. 1-11)
Continue collecting evidence (Option 1 or Option 2) on your TKM reading log, numbers 4-6.
Monday, 4/15/13
Complete TKM Reading Log #1-3 only for Monday
Brief one-on-one meetings w/counselors today to discuss 2013-2014 class schedules
HW: Read a book from your reading log
Continue collecting evidence (Option 1 or Option 2) on your TKM reading log, numbers 4-6.
Friday, 4/12/13
Take notes on plot, characters, themes, symbols, etc. in Ch. 11 TKM
Groupwork: Ch. 10 Mad Dog story as an allegory research and discussion
HW: Read TKM Ch. 12-15
Complete TKM Reading Log #1-3 only for Monday
REGISTER for Fall 2013 classes by April 14 using Powerschool
Brief one-on-one meetings w/counselors during English class on Monday, 4/15
Thursday, 4/11/13
Due today: TKM Vocab. HW #1
Take notes on plot, characters, themes, symbols, etc. in Ch. 10 TKM
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes
Continue collecting evidence (quotes, page numbers, situation/context) for option 1 or 2
Read aloud titles on MKHS 10th grade Summer Reading List of Recommended Books
(A link is posted on Mrs. Chan's English 1/2H class webpage)
Write a reflection identify and describing:
1.) One way in which you have improved in English class this school year;
2.) One area in which you can (or need to) improve in English class next school year.
Wednesday, 5/29/13
Final Exams: Periods 5 and 6
Tuesday, 5/28/13
Final Exams: Periods 3 and 4
Friday, 5/24/13
Final Exams: Periods 1 and 2
No school on Monday, May 27 due to Memorial Day holiday
HW: Return all books checked out from bookroom
Thursday, 5/23/13
SSR (silent reading)
To Kill a Mockingbird movie
HW: Study for final exams
Wednesday, 5/22/13
Q4 Reading Logs due today in class (reading requirement: 750 pages)
To Kill a Mockingbird movie
HW: Study for final exams
Tuesday, 5/21/13
Review session for final exam
Q4 Reading Logs due in class tomorrow (reading requirement: 750 pages)
Monday, 5/20/13
Watch video on comma splices and how to correct them
Begin TKM movie
HW: Q4 Reading Logs due this Wednesday, 5/22
Reading requirement: 750 pages
Friday, 5/17/13
Minimum day
Due today: Typed final draft of TKM essay
Submit the final draft and the rough draft
Share aloud responses and explications of "Caged Bird" poem,
HW: Q4 Reading Logs due on Wednesday, May 22
750 pages must be read by 5/22.
Thursday, 5/16/13
Explicate "Caged Bird" poem
HW: Final draft of TKM essay due tomorrow, May 17
Attach your rough draft to your final draft. Submit both.
Both drafts must be typed.
Wednesday, 5/15/13
Review of poetry terms including explication
Read aloud and discuss "Oranges" poem
Explicate "Caged Bird" poem\
HW: Final draft of TKM essay due in class this Friday, May 17
Attach your rough draft to your final draft. Submit both.
Tuesday, 5/14/13
Review MLA formatting of quotations (take notes)
Read aloud, analyze and discuss "Caged Bird" poem
HW: Final draft of TKM essay due in class this Friday, May 17
Monday, 5/13/13
Rough drafts of TKM essay due today in class
Peer edit rough drafts (complete peer editing worksheet)
Final draft of TKM essay due in class on Friday, May 17
Friday, 5/10/13
Read aloud and discuss handouts on integrating quotes
Picture Day (yearbook and student ID photos)
Receive feedback on thesis statements
HW: Rough draft of TKM essay due in class on Monday, May 13
Final draft due on Friday, May 17
Both drafts must be typed.
Thursday, 5/9/13
Take notes on CEE (Claim, Evidence, Elaboration)
Write body paragraphs using CEE structure
HW: Rough draft of TKM essay due in class on Monday, May 13
Final draft due on Friday, May 17
Picture day during English class tomorrow (Friday, May 10)
Wednesday, 5/8/13
Quiz on Part 2 of TKM
Distribute and read aloud TKM essay assignment
HW: Thesis statement due tomorrow
Rough draft of TKM essay due in class on Monday, May 13
Final draft due on Friday, May 17
Tuesday, 5/7/13
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 30-31
Read aloud Sheridan Baker Thesis Machine
Use Thesis Machine steps to write a clear thesis statement
HW: Study your notes for quiz tomorrow on Part 2 of novel
Monday, 5/6/13
TKM reading logs due today
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 28-29
HW: Study your notes for quiz this Wed. on Part 2 of novel
Read a book from your Q4 reading log for 30 mins.
Friday, 5/3/13
Definition of obituary
Compare and contract LA Times article with reference to Tom Robinson's TKM
Analyze and discuss plot developments in Ch. 26-27 of TKM
HW: TKM Reading Logs due on Monday, May 6
Read TKM Ch. 28-30 over the weekend
Thursday, 5/2/13
Periods 4/5
TKM: Analyze, discuss, and respond in writing to character Tom Robinson's death
Share aloud responses with class.
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
TKM Reading Logs due on Monday, May 6
Wednesday, 5/1/13
Periods 2/4/6
Period 4: See agenda for 4/30/13
Periods 2 and 6:
TKM: Analyze, discuss, and respond in writing to character Tom Robinson's death
Share aloud responses with class.
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
TKM Reading Logs due on Monday, May 6
Tuesday, 4/30/13
Periods 2/5/6
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 24
Groupwork: Tom Robinson worksheet
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
Bring Q4 log to class every day
TKM Reading Logs due in class on Monday, May 6
Monday, 4/29/13
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due today in class
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 22-23
HW: Read a book from your Q4 Reading Log for 30 minutes
Friday, 4/26/13
Regular bell schedule
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 21-22
HW: Read TKM Ch. 23-27 over the weekend
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due on Monday, 4/29
Thursday, 4/25/13
Periods 4/6
Analyze and discuss the trial of Tom Robinson, Ch. 18-20
HW: Read TKM Ch. 21-22 by Friday, 4/26
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due on Monday, 4/29
Wednesday, 4/24/13
Periods 2/4/5
Analyze and discuss the trial of Tom Robinson, Ch. 18-20
HW: Read TKM Ch. 21-22 by Friday, 4/26
TKM Vocabulary HW Part 2 due on Monday, 4/29
Tuesday, 4/23/13
Periods 2/5/6
Read quick-writes aloud in groups. Each group selects one paper to share aloud with the class.
Analyze and discuss TKM Ch. 17-18
Monday, 4/22/13
Quick-write on the topic of lying
Lecture on TKM Ch. 17
Take notes on plot developments, characters, themes, etc.
HW: Continue recording evidence on TKM Reading Logs
Continue working on TKM Vocabulary Part 2
Read a book listed on your Q4 reading log for 30 minutes
Friday, 4/19/13
Lecture on TKM Ch. 15-16
Take notes on plot developments, characters, themes, etc.
HW: Continue collecting and recording evidence on TKM Reading Logs
Continue working on TKM Vocabulary Part 2
Read TKM Ch. 17-20 this weekend
Thursday, 4/18/13
Lecture on TKM Ch. 12-14
Take notes on plot developments, characters, themes, etc.
HW: Continue collecting evidence on your TKM Reading Logs
Read TKM Ch. 16-17 by tomorrow
Read a book from your Q4 reading log for 30 minutes
Wednesday, 4/17/13
Quiz on TKM Part 1 (Ch. 1-11)
Lecture on TKM Part 2, Ch. 12-13
HW: Read TKM Ch. 16-17 by Friday, 4/19
Tuesday, 4/16/13
Analyze and discuss passages, plot and characters in TKM Ch. 11 (Mrs. Dubose)
Review for quiz on TKM Part 1 (Ch. 1-11)
Groupwork: Complete written responses to Mad Dog questions
Share aloud responses
HW: Study for quiz tomorrow on TKM Part 1 (Ch. 1-11)
Continue collecting evidence (Option 1 or Option 2) on your TKM reading log, numbers 4-6.
Monday, 4/15/13
Complete TKM Reading Log #1-3 only for Monday
Brief one-on-one meetings w/counselors today to discuss 2013-2014 class schedules
HW: Read a book from your reading log
Continue collecting evidence (Option 1 or Option 2) on your TKM reading log, numbers 4-6.
Friday, 4/12/13
Take notes on plot, characters, themes, symbols, etc. in Ch. 11 TKM
Groupwork: Ch. 10 Mad Dog story as an allegory research and discussion
HW: Read TKM Ch. 12-15
Complete TKM Reading Log #1-3 only for Monday
REGISTER for Fall 2013 classes by April 14 using Powerschool
Brief one-on-one meetings w/counselors during English class on Monday, 4/15
Thursday, 4/11/13
Due today: TKM Vocab. HW #1
Take notes on plot, characters, themes, symbols, etc. in Ch. 10 TKM
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes
Continue collecting evidence (quotes, page numbers, situation/context) for option 1 or 2
Wednesday, 4/10/13
Classwork: Written response to prompt related to "Flower Drum Song"
HW: TKM Vocabulary HW #1 due tomorrow
Continue recording evidence on TKM option 1 (Atticus) or option 2 (Calpurnia)
Read TKM Ch. 10 and 11 tonight
Tuesday, 4/9/13
Lecture on plot, themes, characters, figurative language in TKM Ch. 8-9
Take notes on those topics
Record information on Elements of Fiction handout
Record evidence (quotes and page numbers) to prove one of two options:
1.) Why Atticus is a good father;
or 2.) Why Calpurnia is a good parental figure
Listen to TKM passages on CD
Read Ch. 10-11 by Thursday, 4/11
TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due 4/11
Monday, 4/8/13
Lecture on plot, themes, characters, figurative language in TKM Ch. 5-7
Take notes on those topics
Record information on Elements of Fiction handout
Listen to TKM passages on CD
HW: Read TKM Ch. 9 tonight
Read Ch. 10-11 by Thursday, 4/11
TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due 4/11
Friday, 4/5/13
Lecture on plot, setting, themes, static vs. dynamic characters in TKM, Ch. 2-4
Take notes on those topics
Record information on Elements of Fiction handout
Listen to TKM book on cd (descriptions of setting and characters)
HW: Read TKM Ch. 5-8
TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due Thursday, April 11
Thursday, 4/3/13
Lecture on plot, setting, themes, static vs. dynamic characters in TKM, Ch. 1-3
Take notes on those topics
Record details on Elements of Fiction handout
Listen to TKM book on cd (descriptions of setting and characters)
HW: TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due Thursday, April 11
Lecture on plot, themes, characters, figurative language in TKM Ch. 8-9
Take notes on those topics
Record information on Elements of Fiction handout
Record evidence (quotes and page numbers) to prove one of two options:
1.) Why Atticus is a good father;
or 2.) Why Calpurnia is a good parental figure
Listen to TKM passages on CD
Read Ch. 10-11 by Thursday, 4/11
TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due 4/11
Monday, 4/8/13
Lecture on plot, themes, characters, figurative language in TKM Ch. 5-7
Take notes on those topics
Record information on Elements of Fiction handout
Listen to TKM passages on CD
HW: Read TKM Ch. 9 tonight
Read Ch. 10-11 by Thursday, 4/11
TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due 4/11
Friday, 4/5/13
Lecture on plot, setting, themes, static vs. dynamic characters in TKM, Ch. 2-4
Take notes on those topics
Record information on Elements of Fiction handout
Listen to TKM book on cd (descriptions of setting and characters)
HW: Read TKM Ch. 5-8
TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due Thursday, April 11
Thursday, 4/3/13
Lecture on plot, setting, themes, static vs. dynamic characters in TKM, Ch. 1-3
Take notes on those topics
Record details on Elements of Fiction handout
Listen to TKM book on cd (descriptions of setting and characters)
HW: TKM Vocabulary Part 1 due Thursday, April 11
Wednesday, 4/2/13
Second period only: anti-bullying presentation
Take notes on biography of Harper Lee
Discuss and review lit circle books for Q4
HW: Begin taking notes on Plot/Characters Chart (handout)
Bring the chart and your TKM book to class everyday
Register for Fall 2013 classes via Powerschool
Tuesday, 4/1/13
SSR
Read article on segregation and Jim Crow laws
Discuss selected laws in groups and record opinions
Share aloud summaries and opinions
HW: Read a book from your Q4 reading log for 30 minutes
Monday, 4/1/13
SSR
Complete Anticipation Guide worksheet
Include evidence to support your opinions
Share aloud opinions in class
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes
Friday, 3/29/13
Second period only: anti-bullying presentation
Take notes on biography of Harper Lee
Discuss and review lit circle books for Q4
HW: Begin taking notes on Plot/Characters Chart (handout)
Bring the chart and your TKM book to class everyday
Register for Fall 2013 classes via Powerschool
Tuesday, 4/1/13
SSR
Read article on segregation and Jim Crow laws
Discuss selected laws in groups and record opinions
Share aloud summaries and opinions
HW: Read a book from your Q4 reading log for 30 minutes
Monday, 4/1/13
SSR
Complete Anticipation Guide worksheet
Include evidence to support your opinions
Share aloud opinions in class
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes
Friday, 3/29/13
SSR
Oral presentations of book quote assignments
Check out TKM books
Check out TKM books
HW: Read Ch. 1-4 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Thursday, 3/28/13
SSR
Due today: Book quote written assignment
Oral presentations of book quote assignments
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes
Wednesday, 3/27/13
SSR
Explicate "Sonnet 18"
Groups select speakers to share aloud translations
HW: Book quote written assignment and presentation due tomorrow
Tuesday, 3/26/13
SSR
Presentation by guidance counselors
Topic: choosing classes for 2013-2014
HW: Book quote written assignment and presentation due Thursday, 3/28
Monday, 3/25/13
SSR
Write a letter to a family member
HW: Letter to family member due tomorrow
Book quote written assignment due Thursday, 3/28
Book quote presentations on 3/28
Friday, 3/15/13
SSR
Wrap up Lit Circle Final Project Presentations
HW: Return Lit Circle books to classroom
Thursday, 3/14/13
SSR
Oral Presentations: Lit Circle Final Projects 1 and 2
HW: Bring Lit circle books to class tomorrow (novels will be returned to bookroom)
Tuesday, 3/12/13
SSR
Due today: Q3 reading logs
Presentations of Lit Circle Final Projects 1 and 2
HW: Study for poetry terms test. Test is tomorrow.
Monday, 3/11/13
SSR
Presentations of Lit Circle Final Projects 1 and 2
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log.
Reading logs (750pp. for Q3) due: Tuesday, 3/12
Poetry terms test scheduled for Wednesday, March 13.
Friday, 3/8/13
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log.
Reading logs (750pp. for Q3) due: Tuesday, 3/12
Collaborate with Lit Circle group on final projects. Both projects are due Monday, March 11. (Presentations on 3/11.)
Poetry terms test scheduled for Wednesday, March 13.
Thursday, 3/7/13
SSR
Listen to Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18."
Analyze and annotate poem.
Respond in writing to questions about the speaker and topic.
Translate poem into modern English.
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log.
Reading logs (750pp. for Q3) due: Tuesday, 3/12
Collaborate with Lit Circle group on final projects. Both projects are due Monday, March 11. (Presentations on 3/11.)
Poetry terms test scheduled for Wednesday, March 13.
Wednesday, 3/6/13
SSR
Take notes on poetry terms.
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log.
Reading logs (750pp. for Q3) due: Tuesday, 3/12
Collaborate with Lit Circle group on final projects. Both projects are due Monday, March 11. (Presentations on 3/11.)
Tuesday, 3/5/13
SSR
Work in Lit Circle groups on final projects 1 and 2
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log.
Reading logs (750pp. for Q3) due: Tuesday, 3/12
Collaborate with Lit Circle group on final projects. Both projects are due Monday, March 11. (Presentations on 3/11.)
Monday, 3/4/13
SSR
Work in Lit Circle groups on final projects 1 and 2
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log.
Reading logs (750pp. for Q3) due: Tuesday, 3/12
Collaborate with Lit Circle group on final projects. Both projects are due Monday, March 11. (Presentations on 3/11.)
Friday, 3/1/13
SSR
Work in Lit Circle groups on final projects 1 and 2
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log.
Collaborate with Lit Circle group on final projects. Both projects due on Thursday, 3/7/13
Thursday, 2/28/13
SSR
Black History Month: listen to brief bio of and song by Stevie Wonder
Begin work on Lit Circle final projects
HW: Read for 30 minutes a book listed on your reading log
Collaborate with group members on LC projects due Thursday, 3/7/13
Wednesday, 2/27/13
SSR
Take notes on Robert Frost's biography
Share aloud responses to Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes (750-pages must be read before the end of Q3)
Select a book from your reading log as the subject of an oral book report
Tuesday, 2/26/13
SSR
Share aloud responses to "The Purist" by Ogden Nash
Take notes on Robert Frost's style
Watch clip of "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Respond to questions about poem
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes
(750 pages must be read for Q3)
Monday, 2/25/13
SSR
Take notes on poetry terms
Read aloud "The Purist"
Meet with groups to complete responses and share aloud with class
HW: 1.) Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes;
2.) Identify and describe five ideas that could be incorporated into your Lit Group's final project
Friday, 2/22/13
SSR
Mini-lecture on author S.E. Hinton and her inspiration for her novel
Quiz on plot, themes and characters in "The Outsiders" film
HW: Read a book from your reading log for 30 minutes. Complete the Persuasion Worksheet. (Choose a goal that is significant to you and explain how and why you plan to achieve your goal.)
Thursday, 2/21/13
SSR
Take notes about the major developments in the plot and describe the major characters, themes, conflicts while watching "The Outsiders" movie
HW: Study for quiz scheduled for tomorrow on "The Outsiders" film
Wednesday, 2/20/13
SSR
Take notes about the major developments in the plot, describe the major characters, themes, conflicts while watching "The Outsiders" movie
HW: Study for quiz on "The Outsiders" (quiz scheduled for Friday, 2/22)
Read a book from your reading log or a newspaper or news website for 30 minutes. Write a one-paragraph summary and opinion of the book or stories you read.
Tuesday, 2/19/13
SSR
Take notes about the major developments in the plot, describe the major characters, themes, conflicts while watching "The Outsiders" movie
HW: Study for quiz on "The Outsiders" (quiz scheduled for Friday, 2/22)
Write a paragraph describing the challenges facing a character in the film. (See classroom whiteboard for details.) Explain why you chose your focus character.
Friday, 2/15/13
Due today: summary and opinion of a book or article(s) you read last night
SSR
Read aloud Wall Street Journal article: "The Art of the Thank You Note"
Take notes on content and structure of the note
Mini-lecture on poet Ogden Nash
Listen to audio-recording of "The Purist"
Discuss poem and respond to questions in writing
HW: Read a book (reading log selection) for 30 minutes
Draft of thank you note due Tuesday, 2/19
Thursday, 2/14/13
Due today: Lit Circle HW#4
SSR
The Wall Street Journal online: The Many States of the Union
Lit Circle Meeting #4
HW: Read a book or newspaper/news website for 30 minutes. Write a paragraph summarizing your reading and include your opinion.
Wednesdsay, 2/13/13
SSR
Take notes on rhetoric, style and tone
Watch excerpts from the president's State of the Union address
Respond to prompts re: proposed legislation, tone and figurative language
HW: Lit Circle Week 4 reading and writing assignments due in class tomorrow
Lit Circle Week 4 meeting tomorrow
Tuesday, 2/12/13
SSR
Due in class today: "Where I'm From" poem
Share poems aloud
Asian Lunar New Year story
HW: Lit Circle #3 reading and HW due Thursday
Watch the President's State of the Union address
Discuss and analyze speech tomorrow
Friday, 2/8/13
Due today: Lit Circle HW #4
SSR
Return to students graded R&J essays
Students take notes on descriptions of common problems with the essays and solutions for those problems
Lit Circle Meeting #4
HW due Tuesday, 2/12: typed final draft of "Where I'm From" poem
Read for 30 minutes (outside reading book, lit circle book, newspaper, etc.)
Thursday, 2/7/13
District writing assessment (timed in-class essay)
Topic: Impact of bullying
HW: Lit Circle reading and HW #3
Lit Circle meeting #3 tomorrow
Typed final draft of "Where I'm From" poem due Tuesday, 2/12
Wednesday, 2/6/13
SSR
Pre-writing for District Writing Assessment (topic: impact of bullying)
HW: Lit Circle reading and HW #3 due this Friday, 2/8
Typed final draft of "Where I'm From" poem due Tuesday, 2/12
Tuesday, 2/5/13
Due today: Rough draft of "Where I'm From" poem
SSR
Read aloud poem to a classmate
Peer-edit poems to examine, discuss, and improve its tone, imagery, word choice, metaphor, etc.
Write responses to questions based on Wall Street Journal article about teenagers and sleep
Share aloud responses
HW: Lit Circle reading and HW #3 due this Friday, 2/8
Monday, 2/4/13
Due today: "Where I'm From Worksheet"
SSR
Take notes on biography of writer George Ella Lyon
Listen to audio-recording of Lyon reading her poem "Where I'm From"
Analyze and discuss tone, images, poetic devices, etc.
Homework: Complete "Where I'm From" poem generator (due tomorrow)
Friday, 2/1/13
Read aloud to your partner your paragraph summarizing a book, newspaper or other articles
Discuss your opinion of what you read and explain whether or not you would read the book or articles your partner read
Watch R&J film
HW: Read for 30 minutes; complete the "Where I'm From" worksheet using proper grammar and conventions
Thursday, 1/31/13
Lit Circle meetings (analyze and discuss plot and character developments, significant passages, vocabulary, your opinions of the book, etc.)
HW: Read a book, newspaper, or a news website for 30 minutes; write a one-paragraph summary that includes your opinion of what you read.
Wednesday, 1/30/13
Take notes on biography of poet Claude McKay
Read aloud and discuss poem "The Tropics of New York"
Working in groups, analyze and discuss the poem and respond to questions on poetry assignment sheet
Share aloud responses with class
Homework: complete assigned reading for Lit Circle meeting tomorrow; complete Lit Circle homework
Tuesday, 1/29/13
Analyze, discuss, and share aloud written responses to questions about "Lone Dog" poem
Use proper grammar, vocabulary, and inflection while presenting opinions and evidence aloud in class
Watch R&J film
Homework: Bring poetry book to class tomorrow; read Lit Circle book;
Lit Circle homework due in class on Thursday, 1/31
Monday, 1/28/13
Read aloud to partner paragraph about your favorite book
Use proper grammar and inflection while speaking and reading aloud
Discuss aloud w/partner and in writing opinions of selected books
Watch R&J movie
Homework: bring poetry book to class tomorrow
Prepare for class discussion on "Lone Dog" poem and related discussion questions
Read Lit Circle book
Lit Circle homework due in class Thursday, 1/31
Friday, 1/25/13
SSR
Q.&A. re: your favorite book writing assignment
Return R&J books to classroom
Watch R&J movie
Homework due Monday, 1/28/13:
Read for 20 minutes a book or magazine of your choice that is appropriate for school
Write a paragraph in which you respond to the following:
Identify and describe your favorite book
Include the title and author
Explain why the book is your favorite
Include a brief plot summary
Thursday, 1/24/13
SSR
Lit Circle homework due today in class
Literature Circles (Lit Circles) meeting in-class
Watch R&J movie
Wed. 1/23
Turn in essays
Go over lit circle roles
Start R&J movie
Hwk:
L.C. assignment
Tues. 1/22
Go over fire drill procedures
Group work: Finish peer editing and "Lone Dog" group questions
Hwk:
Essay: remember to submit to turnitin.com as well as bring a paper copy tomorrow.
Fri. 1/18
Go over editing homework
Peer edit for sv agree, pronoun-antecedent agree, frags, run-ons, comma splices, verb tense
Hwk:
Essay
Thurs. 1/17
Go over grammar homework
Verb tense: define and edit for literary present
Go over p. 28 exercises on meter as a class
Hwk
Essay
Grammar wksht: edit literary analysis paragraph, esp. for verb tense
Wed. 1/16
Meet in lit circles: exchange contact info, set up reading schedule and roles rotation
Analyze meter in poetry: p. 28 practice
Hwk:
Essay
Grammar worksheets: review sv agree, pronoun-antecedent agree, comma splices
Tues. 1/15
Pick up lit circle books
Lecture on sound
"Lone Dog" group work: analyze effect of sound devices
Cont. sign-up for turnitin.com
Hwk:
Essay
Mon. 1/14
Peer review
Work on transitions (using sentences, not just individual words)
Sign up for turnitin.com
Hwk:
Essay
Fri. 1/11
Submit lit circle requests
Finish discussion of "Crazy Woman": bubble map of speaker, analyze effect of rhyme on meaning
Hwk:
Essay
Thurs. 1/10
Lit Circle: introduce book choices
Discuss "Crazy Woman": identify speaker and situation
Hwk:
Essay
Wed. 1/9
Lecture: quote integration
Assign lit circles
Hwk:
Essay
Read "The Crazy Woman" p. 19; Answer #1-7 (see download below)
Turn in lit circle requests by Friday
Tues. 1/8
New seating chart
Share prewrites
Lecture on speaker and situation in poetry
Hwk:
Read pp. 1-3, 13, 23-28 in poetry books. Take notes.
*Bring handbooks tomorrow!
Mon. 1/7
Review class policies
Pass out new reading logs
Assign Romeo & Juliet essay: Review thesis, CEE, punctuating titles. Discuss strategies for prewriting
Pick up poetry books
Anticipation guide for poetry
Hwk:
Prewrite for R&J essay
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