Contemporary Themes
Course Description
Thursday, 5/30/13
Semester 2 Final Grades posted on PowerSchool
Return Things Fall Apart essays
Tuesday, 5/28/13
Literature Circle final project presentations in class
Thursday, 5/22/13
Literature Circle final project presentations
HW: LC presentations continue on Tuesday, May 28
Wednesday, 5/21/13
Lit Circle groups meet and work on final projects
HW: LC final projects are due in class tomorrow, May 23
Each group is required to submit a typed script.
Presentation order:
Due today: Interview a Classmate worksheet
Lit Circle groups meet and work on final projects
HW: LC final projects are due in class this Thursday, May 23
Each group is required to submit a typed script.
Presentation order:
Things Fall Apart in-class essay timed writing today
TFA Reading Logs due today
HW: Lit Circle Final Projects due in class on Thursday, 5/23/13
Friday, 5/17/13
Work on Lit Circle Final Projects
Things Fall Apart in-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
TFA Reading Logs due 5/20
Thursday, 5/16/13
HW: Things Fall Apart in-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
Wednesday, 5/15/13
Distribute topics for Literature Circle Final Project
Submit LC project outlines today
HW: In-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
HW: Lit Circle HW #4 due in class this Thursday
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Monday, 5/6/13
Analyze and discuss plot developments including new characters in Ch. 21-22 of Things Fall Apart
HW: Lit Circle HW #4 due in class this Thursday
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Friday, 5/3/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 19-20
HW: TFA Vocabulary due on Monday, 5/6/13
Thursday, 5/2/13
Lit Circle Meeting #3
Lit Circle HW #3 due in class today
HW: Read TFA Ch. 20 tonight
TFA Vocabulary Parts 1, 2 and 3 due on Monday, May 6
Period 3-no class meeting on 5/1/13 due to CST Schedule
Tuesday, 4/30/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 15-17
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
HW: LC HW #3 due in class on Thursday, May 2
Lit Circle meeting #3 in class this Thursday
TFA Vocabulary Parts 1, 2, 3 due in class on Monday, May 6
Monday, 4/29/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 13-14
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
HW: LC HW #3 due in class on Thursday, May 2
Lit Circle meeting #3 in class this Thursday
Friday, 4/26/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 10-12
HW: Read Things Fall Apart, Ch. 14-19 over the weekend
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
LC HW #3 due Thursday, May 2
Thursday, 4/25/13
Due today in class: LC HW #2
Literature Circle Meeting #2
HW: Read Things Fall Apart, Ch. 14-19 over the weekend
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
Wednesday, 4/24/13
Lecture on Ch. 8-10 of Things Fall Apart
HW: Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
LC meeting #2 tomorrow in class
Monday, 4/22/13
Lecture on Ch. 5 and 7 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
HW: Read TFA Ch. 8-13 by Wednesday, 4/22
Continue recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
Friday, 4/19/13
Lecture on Ch. 4-5 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
Continue recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
Thursday, 4/18/13
Lit Circle HW#1 due at beginning of class today
Lit Circle Meeting #1
HW: Continue recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
Wednesday, 4/17/13
Lecture on Ch. 2-3 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
HW: Read handout (6 pages) on Achebe and historical and cultural context of TFA
Read Ch. 7 of TFA by Friday
Begin recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Tuesday, 4/16/13
Take notes on Chinua Achebe bio and obituary
Lecture on Ch. 1-2 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
HW: Read handout (6 pages) on Achebe and historical and cultural context of TFA
Read Ch. 7 of TFA by Friday
Monday, 4/15/13
Oral presentations of success news articles
HW: Bring novel to class every day
Friday, 4/12/13
Job interview tips and mock interviews
Semester 2 Final Grades posted on PowerSchool
Return Things Fall Apart essays
Tuesday, 5/28/13
Literature Circle final project presentations in class
Thursday, 5/22/13
Literature Circle final project presentations
HW: LC presentations continue on Tuesday, May 28
Wednesday, 5/21/13
Lit Circle groups meet and work on final projects
HW: LC final projects are due in class tomorrow, May 23
Each group is required to submit a typed script.
Presentation order:
- Holly's group
- Alicia's group
- William T's group
- Daniel's group
- Johnny N.'s group
- Alan's group
- Edwin's group
- Mindy's group
- Johnny Z's group
Due today: Interview a Classmate worksheet
Lit Circle groups meet and work on final projects
HW: LC final projects are due in class this Thursday, May 23
Each group is required to submit a typed script.
Presentation order:
- Holly's group
- Alicia's group
- William T's group
- Daniel's group
- Johnny N.'s group
- Alan's group
- Edwin's group
- Mindy's group
- Johnny Z's group
Things Fall Apart in-class essay timed writing today
TFA Reading Logs due today
HW: Lit Circle Final Projects due in class on Thursday, 5/23/13
Friday, 5/17/13
Work on Lit Circle Final Projects
Things Fall Apart in-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
TFA Reading Logs due 5/20
Thursday, 5/16/13
HW: Things Fall Apart in-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
TFA Reading Logs due on 5/20/13
Lit Circle Final Projects due in class on Thursday, 5/23Wednesday, 5/15/13
Distribute topics for Literature Circle Final Project
Submit LC project outlines today
HW: In-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
TFA Reading Logs due on 5/20/13
Lit Circle Final Projects due on Wednesday, 5/22Tuesday, 5/14/13
TFA novel test (all chapters)
Distribute topics for in-class essay
In-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
Monday, 5/13/13
TFA novel test (all chapters)
Distribute topics for in-class essay
In-class essay (timed writing) on Monday, 5/20/13
TFA Reading Logs due on 5/20/13
Monday, 5/13/13
Review vocabulary for TFA test
Distribute and read aloud topics for Thursday's in-class essay
TFA test (all chapters) tomorrow, 5/14/13
Distribute and read aloud topics for Thursday's in-class essay
TFA test (all chapters) tomorrow, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
TFA Reading Logs due on Thursday, 5/16/13
Friday, 5/10/13
Review for TFA test
LC HW #4 due today
LC Meeting #4 today
TFA test (all chapters) on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Thursday, 5/9/13
Guest speaker today
Topic: Professionalism and Ethics in the Workplace
HW: LC #4 HW due today
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Wednesday, 5/8/13
Review for TFA test
LC HW #4 due today
LC Meeting #4 today
TFA test (all chapters) on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Thursday, 5/9/13
Guest speaker today
Topic: Professionalism and Ethics in the Workplace
HW: LC #4 HW due today
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Wednesday, 5/8/13
Quick Write (15 mins.)
Prompt: Identify and describe you (or someone you know personally) who relinquished part of his or her culture in order to assimilate as an American citizen or as a permanent resident. Identify his/her native culture and describe a specific part(s) of his/her culture that he/she gave up.
Explain how he/she felt about giving up part of his/her culture. thesis (n.): a statement that someone wants to discuss or prove(learnersdictionary.com)
Sheridan Baker Thesis Machine handout
(Read aloud Thesis Machine steps.)
(Read aloud Thesis Machine steps.)
Use the Thesis Machine steps to write a clear and concise thesis statement. Use facts and opinions from your quick write to create your thesis statement.
Example: In order to assimilate as a Chinese-American immigrant, my father willingly gave up his Buddhist religion and adopted Christianity.
HW: LC #4 HW due in class tomorrow
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Tuesday, 5/7/13
Analyze and discuss plot developments in Ch. 23-24 of Things Fall ApartHW: Lit Circle HW #4 due in class this Thursday
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Monday, 5/6/13
Analyze and discuss plot developments including new characters in Ch. 21-22 of Things Fall Apart
HW: Lit Circle HW #4 due in class this Thursday
TFA novel test on Tuesday, 5/14/13
In-class essay on Thursday, 5/16/13
Friday, 5/3/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 19-20
HW: TFA Vocabulary due on Monday, 5/6/13
Thursday, 5/2/13
Lit Circle Meeting #3
Lit Circle HW #3 due in class today
HW: Read TFA Ch. 20 tonight
TFA Vocabulary Parts 1, 2 and 3 due on Monday, May 6
Period 3-no class meeting on 5/1/13 due to CST Schedule
Tuesday, 4/30/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 15-17
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
HW: LC HW #3 due in class on Thursday, May 2
Lit Circle meeting #3 in class this Thursday
TFA Vocabulary Parts 1, 2, 3 due in class on Monday, May 6
Monday, 4/29/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 13-14
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
HW: LC HW #3 due in class on Thursday, May 2
Lit Circle meeting #3 in class this Thursday
Friday, 4/26/13
Analyze and discuss TFA Ch. 10-12
HW: Read Things Fall Apart, Ch. 14-19 over the weekend
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
LC HW #3 due Thursday, May 2
Thursday, 4/25/13
Due today in class: LC HW #2
Literature Circle Meeting #2
HW: Read Things Fall Apart, Ch. 14-19 over the weekend
Record evidence on TFA Reading Log
Wednesday, 4/24/13
Lecture on Ch. 8-10 of Things Fall Apart
HW: Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
LC meeting #2 tomorrow in class
Monday, 4/22/13
Lecture on Ch. 5 and 7 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
HW: Read TFA Ch. 8-13 by Wednesday, 4/22
Continue recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
Friday, 4/19/13
Lecture on Ch. 4-5 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
Continue recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
Thursday, 4/18/13
Lit Circle HW#1 due at beginning of class today
Lit Circle Meeting #1
HW: Continue recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #2 due at beginning of class on Thursday, 4/25
Wednesday, 4/17/13
Lecture on Ch. 2-3 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
HW: Read handout (6 pages) on Achebe and historical and cultural context of TFA
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #1 due in class tomorrow, 4/18
Lit Circle meetings in class on ThursdaysRead Ch. 7 of TFA by Friday
Begin recording evidence on TFA Reading Log
Tuesday, 4/16/13
Take notes on Chinua Achebe bio and obituary
Lecture on Ch. 1-2 of Things Fall Apart
Take notes on setting, plot, themes, characters, conflict, etc.
HW: Read handout (6 pages) on Achebe and historical and cultural context of TFA
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #1 due in class on Thursday, 4/18
Lit Circle meetings in class on ThursdayRead Ch. 7 of TFA by Friday
Monday, 4/15/13
Oral presentations of success news articles
HW: Bring novel to class every day
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #1 due in class on Thursday, 4/18
Read Ch. 7 of TFA before FridayFriday, 4/12/13
Job interview tips and mock interviews
HW: Read Ch. 1-7 of Things Fall Apart by Monday, 4/15
Bring novel to class every day starting 4/15
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #1 due in class on Thursday, 4/18
Thursday, 4/11/13
Article Abstracts due in class today
Oral presentations of abstracts
HW: Read Ch. 1-7 of Things Fall Apart by Monday, 4/15
Bring novel to class every day starting 4/15
Lit Circle (LC) reading and HW #1 due in class on Thursday, 4/18
Wednesday, 4/10/13
Classwork: written response to prompt related to "Flower Drum Song"
HW: Article Abstract (two paragraphs) and oral presentation due in class tomorrow
LC HW #1 due Thur. 4/18 (day of LC meeting)
Tuesday, 4/9/13
Computer lab: Article Abstract research
Select, read and summarize a news article about a person or individual who is successful
HW: Article Abstract (two paragraphs) and oral presentation due Thur. 4/11
LC HW #1 due Thur. 4/18 (day of LC meeting)
Monday, 4/8/13
Check out Lit Circle books
Record new Lit Circle meeting schedule (Thursdays during class beginning 4/18)
Computer lab: Article Abstract research
Select, read and summarize a news article about a person or individual who is successful
HW: Article Abstract (two paragraphs) and oral presentation due Thur. 4/11
LC HW #1 due Thur. 4/18
Friday, 4/5/13
Read aloud Q4 Success handout
Check out Lit Circle books
Read Sugar Bowl Bakery success story in groups
Writing assignment in small groups related to article
HW: Read a newspaper or news article website for 30 minutes.
LC HW #1 due Friday, April 12 (Day of first LC meeting)
Thursday, 4/4/13
Lit Circles
Select books, assign roles and reading
HW: Lit Circle reading and HW#1 due Friday, April 12
Wednesday, 4/3/13
Write a paragraph in which you respond to the following:
What does success mean to you?
Identify and describe someone you know personally who is successful.
Explain why he or she is a success.
Include his or her job.
HW: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes.
Tuesday, 4/2/13
SSR
Presentations of Forbes summaries, analyses and opinions
Hw: Prezi or Power Point research project due via email tonight by 11:59pm
Monday, 4/1/13
Work on Power Point or Prezi research project
Hw: Prezi or Power Point research project due via email by 11:59pm tomorrow
Presentations of Forbes summaries, analyses and opinions tomorrow in class
Friday, 3/29/13
SSR
Work on Power Point or Prezi research project
Hw: Prezi or Power Point research project due via email on Tuesday, April 2 by 11:59pm
Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes
Presentations of Forbes summaries, analyses and opinions in class on Tue. 4/2
Thursday, 3/28/13
SSR
Read, analyze, discuss and respond to articles from forbes.com
Hw: Prezi or Power Point research project due on Tuesday, April 2
Wednessday, 3/27/13
SSR
Online research assignment
Hw: Prezi or Power Point research project due on Tuesday, April 2
Tuesday, 3/26/13
SSR
Online research assignment
Library visit
HW: Prezi or Power Point research project due on Tuesday, April 2
Monday, 3/25/13
SSR
Counselors visit (please see mkhs.org)
Return HT books
Friday, 3/15/13
SSR
Watch movie version of Flower Drum Song (note cultural and generational differences, also words and expressions that have fallen out of favor)
HW: Return Hard Times novels to classroom
Thursday, 3/14/13
SSR
Test on Books 2 and 3 of Hard Times
HW: Please bring HT book to class tomorrow (novels will be returned to book room.)
Wednesday, 3/13/13
SSR
Watch BBC version of Hard Times
HW: Study for tomorrow's test on Hard Times, Books 2 and 3
Tuesday, 3/12/13
SSR
HT Book 2, Ch. 5-8: Take notes on plot developments, vocabulary, shifts in characters
Watch BBC version of Hard Times
HW: Study for test on Hard Times Books 2 and 3. Test scheduled for tomorrow, 3/13/13
Monday, 3/11/13
SSR
HT Book 2, Ch. 1-4: Take notes on plot developments, vocabulary, shifts in characters
Watch BBC version of Hard Times
HW: Study for test on Hard Times Books 2 and 3. Test scheduled for Wed.
Friday, 3/8/13
SSR
Watch BBC version of Hard Times
Complete short writing assignment related to film and novel
Thursday, 3/7/13
SSR
Respond in writing to HT satire prompt (one passage per group)
HT Book 2, Ch. 11-12: Take notes on plot developments, characters, vocabulary
HW: Read HT Book 3 (all chapters)
Individual writing assignment analyzing Dickens' satirical purpose due tomorrow (prompt is on lower half of handout)
Test on HT Books 2 and 3 scheduled for Wednesday, 3/12/13
Extra credit (one point) for attending one performance of "Flower Drum Song" at MKHS (A photo of you at the performance is required in order to earn extra credit.)
Wednesday, 3/6/13
SSR
Analyze and discuss HT satire topic
Respond in writing to HT satire prompt
HW: Read HT Book 3 (all chapters)
Test on HT Books 2 and 3 scheduled for Wednesday, 3/12/13
Resubmit news articles plus written summaries and opinions
Extra credit (one point) for attending one performance of "Flower Drum Song" at MKHS (A photo of you at the performance is required in order to earn extra credit.)
Tuesday, 3/5/13
SSR
HT Book 2, Ch. 8-10: Take notes on vocabulary, symbols, plot developments. Analyze key passages.
Take notes on types of satire
Satire discussion and writing assignment: written responses to prompt and passage (group work) due by the end of the period on Thursday, 3/6.
HW: Read HT Book 3 (all chapters)
Test on HT Books 2 and 3 scheduled for 3/12/13
Resubmit news articles plus written summaries and opinions
Extra credit (one point) for attending one performance of "Flower Drum Song" at MKHS (A photo of you at the performance is required in order to earn extra credit.)
Monday, 3/4/13
SSR
Take notes on vocabulary, symbols, plot development in Hard Times, Book 2, Ch. 8-9
Oral presentations of Prezi or Power Point research projects
HW: Read HT Book 3 (all chapters)
Extra credit (one point) for attending one performance of "Flower Drum Song" at MKHS (You must email or show me a photo of you at the performance.)
Please re-submit news articles plus written summaries and opinions
Friday, 3/1/13
SSR
Oral presentations of Prezi or Power Point research projects
HW: Read HT Book 3 (all chapters)
Extra credit (one point): attend one performance of "Flower Drum Song" at MKHS (You must email or show me a photo of you at the performance.)
On Monday: Resubmit news articles plus written summaries and opinions
Thursday, 2/28/13
SSR
Oral presentations of Prezi or Power Point research projects
HW: Read HT Book 3
Resubmit tomorrow news articles plus written summaries and opinions
Wednesday, 2/27/13
SSR
Oral presentations of news summaries and opinions
Begin Prezi or Power Point presentations
HW: Read HT Book 3
Tuesday, 2/26/13
SSR
Oral presentations of news summaries and opinions
HW: Prepare for Prezi or Power Point presentations
Monday, 2/25/13
SSR
Public speaking tips
Distribute graded Hard Times Book 1 test
Oral presentations of news summaries and opinions
Homework: Prepare for oral presentations of Power Point research projects beginning Wed. 2/27
Friday, 2/22/13
SSR
HW: Power Point or Prezi research projects due Monday, 2/25/13. Email your project to: [email protected]
On Monday, 2/25/13: Be prepared to read aloud in class your summary and opinion of the news story you selected. (Topic:a person, group or company facing tough financial times. Oral presentation is required to earn credit for this assignment.)
Thursday, 2/21/13
SSR
HT novel, Book 2, Ch. 4-7: Take notes as we analyze and discuss plot developments and conversations between characters. Define vocabulary words.
HW: Power Point or Prezi research projects due Monday, 2/25/13. Email your project to: [email protected]
Be prepared to read aloud in class your summary and opinion of the news story you selected. (Topic:a person, group or company facing tough financial times. Oral presentation is required to earn credit for this assignment.)
Wednesday, 2/20/13
SSR
Continue taking notes on major events seen in the documentary "Dickens' London"
HW: Power Point research projects due Monday, 2/25/13.
Be prepared to read aloud tomorrow in class your summary and opinion of the news story you selected. (Topic: a person or group or company facing tough financial times. Oral presentation is required to earn credit for this assignment.)
Tuesday, 2/19/13
SSR
Take notes on major events seen in the documentary "Dickens' London"
HW: Power Point research projects due Monday, 2/25/13.
Be prepared to read aloud in class (on Thursday, 2/21) the summary and opinion of the news story you selected. (Oral presentation is required to earn credit for this assignment.)
Friday, 2/15/13
SSR
Computer lab: work in small groups on Power Point research projects related to the Industrial Revolution and Victorian Era
HW: Summary and opinion of a news article due Tuesday, 2/19. Topic:a person, group, or company facing hard economic times. (Summary and opinion must be presented aloud in class to receive credit.)
Power Point research projects due Monday, 2/25/13.
Thursday, 2/14/13
SSR
HT Book 2 (Ch. 1-4) Take notes on discussion and analysis of plot, characters, symbols, etc.
HW: Summary and opinion of a news article due Tuesday, 2/19. Topic:a person, group, or company facing hard economic times. (Summary and opinion must be presented aloud in class to earn credit.)
Power Point research projects due 2/21.
Wednesday, 2/13/13
SSR
Computer lab: work in small groups on Power Point research projects
HW: Read HT Book 2 (all chapters)
Power Point research projects due via email on 2/21/13
Tuesday, 2/12/13
SSR
Computer lab: research topics related to the Industrial Revolution
Work in small groups to create Power Point presentations
Projects due 2/21/13 via email to [email protected]
HW: Read HT Book 2 (all chapters)
Research topics for Power Point project
Friday, 2/8/13
Test today: Hard Times Book 1
Take notes on major events while watching Dickens in London documentary
HW: Read HT, Book 2, Ch. 1-6
Thursday, 2/7/13
District writing assessment timed in-class essay today
Topic: Impact of bullying
HW: Study for tomorrow's test on HT Book 1
Wednesday, 2/6/13
Due today: Work Essay final draft
Pre-writing for District Writing Assesment (topic: impact of bullying)
HW: Study for quiz this Friday on HT Book 1 (all chapters)
Tuesday, 2/5/13
HT: Ch. 15-16: analyze and discuss plot and character development, themes, vocabulary words.
HW: Final draft Work Essay due tomorrow, 2/6/13
Study for quiz this Friday, 2/8 on HT Book 1 all chapters
Monday, 2/4/13
HT: Ch. 11-14: analyze and discuss plot and character development, themes, vocabulary words.
Finish taking notes on documentary about the Victorian Era
Turn in notes (20 points max.)
HW: Final Draft Work Essay due Wednesday, 2/6/13 (note new due date)
Read HT Ch. 15-16 tonight
Study for quiz this Friday, 2/8 on HT Book 1 all chapters
Friday, 2/1/13
Analyze and discuss plot and character development, symbols and vocabulary in HT, Ch. 8-10
Take notes while watching documentary on the Victorian Era
HW: Read HT, Ch. 11-14; Work Essay final draft due Tuesday, 2/5/13
Thursday, 1/31/13
Peer-Edit Work Essay draft #2 for grammar and conventions
HW: Read HT. Ch. 8-10; Work Essay final draft due Tuesday, 2/5/13
Wednesday, 1/30/13
HT Ch. 6-7: Analyze and discuss plot, themes, characters, vocabulary
Takes notes while watching documentary on the Victorian Era
HW: Work Essay draft #2 due in class tomorrow
Read HT Ch. 8&9
Tuesday, 1/29/13
HT Ch. 5: Analyze and discuss plot, themes, characters, vocabulary
Homework: Read HT Ch. 6-7; Work Essay rough draft #2 due in class Th. 1/31
Monday, 1/28/13
HT Ch. 4: Analyze and discuss plot, characters, vocabulary
Homework: Read HT Ch. 5; Work Essay rough draft #2 due in class Thur. 1/31
Wed. 1/23
Cont. chpt. 1 of HT: describe speaker in chpt. 1; analyze Dickens' attitude towards the speaker
Start chpt. 2 of HT: Compare and Contrast Sissy & Bitzer
Hwk:
Essay
Tues. 1/22
Go over fire drill prodedures
Finish Writer's Craft #1-3
Lecture on structure and content for writing comparison/contrast essays
Read chpt. 1 in Hard Times: Describe setting, character; Begin discussion of theme
Library
Hwk:
Essay
Fri. 1/18
Sample essay: pay attention to the use of narrative segments as evidence
Group work: Writer's Craft #1-3
Hwk:
Essay
Thurs. 1/17
Share out thesis for "Workers"
Assign essay
Hwk:
Essay
Wed. 1/16
Pick up Hard Times
Share out flow maps on essay organization--discuss how Rodriguez's organization leads to the development of his thesis
Assign essay
Hwk:
Prewriting for essay: Double bubble on possible subjects for essay
Tues. 1/15
Group work: "Workers" close reading questions #1-5; also share out homework
Hwk:
Freewrite (15 min.) What kinds of work are you interested in for the future?
Mon. 1/14
Discuss "Workers": describe the groups of workers that Rodriguez includes in his essay
Hwk:
Chart text: Flow map: Chunk paragraphs together and use rhetorical verbs to show what the author is doing in each chunk. How does Rodriguez structure his text to convey his thesis?
Fri. 1/11
Finish group work for "Reinventing Work"
Discuss: Describe the different work ethics; discuss whether you agree or disagree with the argument
Hwk:
Read "Workers": Annotate for narrative segments and realizations
Thurs. 1/10
Finish share-out on American Dream freewrite
Discuss how Babe and Larry exemplify the American Dream and different work ethics
Group work: "Reinventing Work"
Hwk:
Freewrite: Wat is "real" work?--about 1 page (15 min.)
Wed. 1/9
Finish discussing guiding questions
Freewrite: What is the American Dream? How does the pursuit of it affect the way we work?
Hwk:
Read and annotate "Reinventing Work" (for different work ethics)
Tues. 1/8
Finish work guiding questions
Check for annotations
Discuss work guiding questions as a class
Library
Hwk:
Babe & Larry reading questions
Mon. 1/7
Review class policies
Pass out new reading logs
Answer Work Guiding Questions in pairs
Hwk:
Read & "Babe Secoli" & "Larry Ross"
Annotate for details that exemplify their work and passages that surprise you
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