Weeks of May 31 & June 6
Tuesday, May 31&
Due: Chapters 16 & 17 Study Guide Questions for book A Long Way Gone
Read Chapters 18 & 19 - Complete Study Guide - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, June 1
Due: Chapters 18 & 19 Questions
Read Chapters 20-21 and complete questions
Entire Study Guide Packet for Chapters 1-21 Due Thursday - Beginning of the hour
Thursday, June 2
Due: Entire Study Guide Packet Worth 60 Points
Work on Exam Review Packet
Students will have 3 class periods to complete exam review packet - Thursday, Friday & Monday, June 2-6
Exam review packets are due the day of their exam in my class.
The exam review packet will count as a 20 point assignment toward 4th marking period. Plus it will give students an opportunity to earn up to 10 points extra credit toward their exam.
Due: Chapters 16 & 17 Study Guide Questions for book A Long Way Gone
Read Chapters 18 & 19 - Complete Study Guide - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, June 1
Due: Chapters 18 & 19 Questions
Read Chapters 20-21 and complete questions
Entire Study Guide Packet for Chapters 1-21 Due Thursday - Beginning of the hour
Thursday, June 2
Due: Entire Study Guide Packet Worth 60 Points
Work on Exam Review Packet
Students will have 3 class periods to complete exam review packet - Thursday, Friday & Monday, June 2-6
Exam review packets are due the day of their exam in my class.
The exam review packet will count as a 20 point assignment toward 4th marking period. Plus it will give students an opportunity to earn up to 10 points extra credit toward their exam.
Week of May 23
Monday, May 23
Due: Chapters 4-6 of book A Long Way Gone along with study guide questions
Read chapters 7-9 - Complete Study Guide Questions - Due Tuesday
Tuesday, May 24
7-9 Due
Read Chapter 10 - Complete Study Guide - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, May 25
Chapter 10 Due
Read chapters 11-12 - Complete Study Guide - Due Thursday
Thursday, May 26
Chapters 11 - 12 Due
Read Chapters 13-15 - Complete Study Guide - Due Friday
Friday, May 27
Chapters 13-15 Due
Read chapters 16-17 - Complete Study Guide - Due Tuesday, May 31
Due: Chapters 4-6 of book A Long Way Gone along with study guide questions
Read chapters 7-9 - Complete Study Guide Questions - Due Tuesday
Tuesday, May 24
7-9 Due
Read Chapter 10 - Complete Study Guide - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, May 25
Chapter 10 Due
Read chapters 11-12 - Complete Study Guide - Due Thursday
Thursday, May 26
Chapters 11 - 12 Due
Read Chapters 13-15 - Complete Study Guide - Due Friday
Friday, May 27
Chapters 13-15 Due
Read chapters 16-17 - Complete Study Guide - Due Tuesday, May 31
Week of May 16
Monday-Wednesday
Finish presentations
Wednesday, May 18
Comma Packet Due Thursday Beginning of the hour
Thursday, May 19
Read Chapters 1-3 of A Long Way Gone
Complete the Study Guide Questions for Chapters 1-3
Friday, May 20
Read Chapters 4-6
Complete Study Guide Questions for Chapters 4-6
Finish presentations
Wednesday, May 18
Comma Packet Due Thursday Beginning of the hour
Thursday, May 19
Read Chapters 1-3 of A Long Way Gone
Complete the Study Guide Questions for Chapters 1-3
Friday, May 20
Read Chapters 4-6
Complete Study Guide Questions for Chapters 4-6
Week of May 9
Monday, May 9
Complete A Long Way Gone Webquest -You can find webquest under "handouts" tab so that you can more easily access links to sites.
Tuesday, May 10
Group Mastery of 1 Part of Webquest assigned by teacher- Prepare Power point presentation - Presentations begin Thursday.- Informal evaluations by peers and Final evaluation by teacher
Wednesday, May 11
Finish power point presentation by end of hour
Thursday
Be sure each member know their information
Practice presentation a few times - Information must be said not read -
Read through the presentation rubric
Remember! This is a huge grade - Treat it like one - See Power Point Teacher Evaluation Rubric
Friday, Monday, & Tuesday May 12, 15 & 16
Begin Presentations - Dress Code is Business Casual (Minimal)
Informal evaluations by peers and Final evaluation by teacher - See separate rubrics under "handouts" tab
Complete A Long Way Gone Webquest -You can find webquest under "handouts" tab so that you can more easily access links to sites.
Tuesday, May 10
Group Mastery of 1 Part of Webquest assigned by teacher- Prepare Power point presentation - Presentations begin Thursday.- Informal evaluations by peers and Final evaluation by teacher
Wednesday, May 11
Finish power point presentation by end of hour
Thursday
Be sure each member know their information
Practice presentation a few times - Information must be said not read -
Read through the presentation rubric
Remember! This is a huge grade - Treat it like one - See Power Point Teacher Evaluation Rubric
Friday, Monday, & Tuesday May 12, 15 & 16
Begin Presentations - Dress Code is Business Casual (Minimal)
Informal evaluations by peers and Final evaluation by teacher - See separate rubrics under "handouts" tab
Week of March 21
Tuesday: Career Research Paper Due for 5 points extra credit - Must be in envelope with all components
Wednesday: Final Due Date for Career Research Paper
Thursday: Raisin in the Sun webquest due at the beginning of the hour - You will have all hour Wednesday to work on this in
class.
Happy Easter!! Have a Safe and Joyous Vacation!!
Wednesday: Final Due Date for Career Research Paper
Thursday: Raisin in the Sun webquest due at the beginning of the hour - You will have all hour Wednesday to work on this in
class.
Happy Easter!! Have a Safe and Joyous Vacation!!
Week of February 29
Monday, February 29
Due: Character handout & study guide sections 5-9
Test Today on entire book Night
Fill out "Career Interest Cluster" handout - Due Tues. BOH
Thursday, March 3
Due: "Career Interest Cluster" handout
Complete "Career Clusters" online activity - Fill out accompanying handout
Homework: Self Evaluation Worksheet - Due beginning of hour Friday
Friday, March 4
Due: Self-Evaluation Worksheet
Career Cruising Career Interest Inventories
Due: Character handout & study guide sections 5-9
Test Today on entire book Night
Fill out "Career Interest Cluster" handout - Due Tues. BOH
Thursday, March 3
Due: "Career Interest Cluster" handout
Complete "Career Clusters" online activity - Fill out accompanying handout
Homework: Self Evaluation Worksheet - Due beginning of hour Friday
Friday, March 4
Due: Self-Evaluation Worksheet
Career Cruising Career Interest Inventories
Week of February 22
Monday, February 22
Read Chapters 8 and 9 Night and fill out Active Reading Chart and Responding Chapters 6 through 9 handouts - DUE Tuesday
Test on entire book - Thursday, February 25
Tuesday, February 23
Due: Chapters 6-9 Active Reading Chart and the Responding handouts.
Study Guide Questions Chapters 1-9 - Due Wednesday beginning of the hour
Wednesday, February 24
Due: Study Guide Questions chapters 1-9
Test on Night book Thursday
Thursday, February 25
Test - Chapters 1-9 Night
Career Interest Inventory - Preparing for Career Research Paper (Stay tuned for further direction)
Friday, February 26
Career Interest Inventory (Stay tuned for further direction)
Read Chapters 8 and 9 Night and fill out Active Reading Chart and Responding Chapters 6 through 9 handouts - DUE Tuesday
Test on entire book - Thursday, February 25
Tuesday, February 23
Due: Chapters 6-9 Active Reading Chart and the Responding handouts.
Study Guide Questions Chapters 1-9 - Due Wednesday beginning of the hour
Wednesday, February 24
Due: Study Guide Questions chapters 1-9
Test on Night book Thursday
Thursday, February 25
Test - Chapters 1-9 Night
Career Interest Inventory - Preparing for Career Research Paper (Stay tuned for further direction)
Friday, February 26
Career Interest Inventory (Stay tuned for further direction)
Week of February 8
Monday, February 8
Finish reading Chapters 1 & 2
Due Tuesday = Active Reading Guide & Responding Night Chapters 1 & 2
Quiz Chapters 1 and 2 Wednesday, Feb. 10
Tuesday, February 9
Due: Active Reading and Responding Night Chapters 1 & 2
Review Chapters 1 and 2
Due Wednesday= Chapters 1 and 2 review questions
Quiz - chapters 1 and 2 Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Due Chapters 1 and 2 Questions
Quiz Today - Chapters 1 and 2
Read all of Chapter 3 in Night
Fill out "Active Reading" Bubbles of Chapter 3 - Due before class on Thursday
Thursday, Feb. 11
Group/Class Review of Chapter 3
Begin Reading of Chapter 4 as a class
Homework: Write a summary of major events in chapters 3 & 4 to pages 29-49
Friday, Feb. 12
Continue reading of chapter 47-65
Homework: Finish reading chapter 4 - Continue working on "Active Reading" adding only main events from chapter 4
Finish reading Chapters 1 & 2
Due Tuesday = Active Reading Guide & Responding Night Chapters 1 & 2
Quiz Chapters 1 and 2 Wednesday, Feb. 10
Tuesday, February 9
Due: Active Reading and Responding Night Chapters 1 & 2
Review Chapters 1 and 2
Due Wednesday= Chapters 1 and 2 review questions
Quiz - chapters 1 and 2 Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Due Chapters 1 and 2 Questions
Quiz Today - Chapters 1 and 2
Read all of Chapter 3 in Night
Fill out "Active Reading" Bubbles of Chapter 3 - Due before class on Thursday
Thursday, Feb. 11
Group/Class Review of Chapter 3
Begin Reading of Chapter 4 as a class
Homework: Write a summary of major events in chapters 3 & 4 to pages 29-49
Friday, Feb. 12
Continue reading of chapter 47-65
Homework: Finish reading chapter 4 - Continue working on "Active Reading" adding only main events from chapter 4
Week of February 1
Monday, Feb. 1
Elie/Oprah Interview Parts 4-6 with reflections
Homework: Write all the things you know about the Holocaust. Then, write a minimum of 5 things that you want to know.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
DUE: What you know and want to know about Holocaust
Class discussion and share out of knows and want to knows
Homework: Vocabulary - Write definitions - Due Wednesday Beginning of the hour
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Review Vocab
Begin reading chapter 1 Night
Complete Active Reading Guide While reading-Due upon completing Chapter 2
Thursday, Feb. 4
Read Chapter 2 - Complete Active Reading Guide
Friday, Feb. 5
DUE: Chapters 1 & 2 Active Reading Guide
Complete: Responding Night Chapters 1 & 2
Elie/Oprah Interview Parts 4-6 with reflections
Homework: Write all the things you know about the Holocaust. Then, write a minimum of 5 things that you want to know.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
DUE: What you know and want to know about Holocaust
Class discussion and share out of knows and want to knows
Homework: Vocabulary - Write definitions - Due Wednesday Beginning of the hour
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Review Vocab
Begin reading chapter 1 Night
Complete Active Reading Guide While reading-Due upon completing Chapter 2
Thursday, Feb. 4
Read Chapter 2 - Complete Active Reading Guide
Friday, Feb. 5
DUE: Chapters 1 & 2 Active Reading Guide
Complete: Responding Night Chapters 1 & 2
Week of January 25
Monday, January 25
Welcome
Getting to Know You
Syllabus - Signed sheet due Friday
Tuesday, January 26
Reminder: Syllabus due Friday
2 Commonalities by table
Holocaust Webquest 1-10 - Due Wednesday (See Handouts Tab)
Wednesday, January 27
Due: Holocaust Webquest 1-10
Holocaust Victim - Digital Poster - Due Thursday - Printed Before Class - Ready to Present
Thursday, January 28
Digital Poster - Due Today - Must be Printed Before Class - Presentations Today
Friday, January 29
Watch the Oprah/Elie Interview Parts 1-3 one at a time. After viewing each part, reflect in writing what your thoughts are after the viewing and what you learned from that part of the interview. Be very thorough in your responses.
Welcome
Getting to Know You
Syllabus - Signed sheet due Friday
Tuesday, January 26
Reminder: Syllabus due Friday
2 Commonalities by table
Holocaust Webquest 1-10 - Due Wednesday (See Handouts Tab)
Wednesday, January 27
Due: Holocaust Webquest 1-10
Holocaust Victim - Digital Poster - Due Thursday - Printed Before Class - Ready to Present
Thursday, January 28
Digital Poster - Due Today - Must be Printed Before Class - Presentations Today
Friday, January 29
Watch the Oprah/Elie Interview Parts 1-3 one at a time. After viewing each part, reflect in writing what your thoughts are after the viewing and what you learned from that part of the interview. Be very thorough in your responses.
Week of January 11
Final Exam Review Packets were handed out Friday!
However, they are under the "handouts" tab!
It is due next Tuesday, January 19 - Beginning of Hour
It is worth 20 points toward Marking Period 2 Grade
and up to 5 points extra credit on the exam!!
Even though there is no school, you are still responsible for the Fahrenheit 451 Readings and Study Guide Questions!!
Continue Fahrenheit 451 Readings
Wednesday, January 6 - Read Pages 3-20
Thursday, January 7 - Read Pages 21-38
Friday, January 8 - Read Pages 39-56
Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 - Read Pages 57-94
Monday, January 11 - Read Pages 95-114
Tuesday, January 12 - Read Pages 115-132
Wednesday, January 13 - Read Pages 133-150
Thursday, January 14 - Read Pages 151-165
Throughout the next two weeks we will be wrapping up our new material for the semester. Therefore, I am providing you with the readings from Fahrenheit 451 that will need to be done each day. We will begin these readings in class each day, but you will be responsible for finishing them at home. If you know you are going to be busy on a particular day, you might want to read ahead prior to that date. Also, be sure to fill out the STUDY GUIDE while you are reading.
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
However, they are under the "handouts" tab!
It is due next Tuesday, January 19 - Beginning of Hour
It is worth 20 points toward Marking Period 2 Grade
and up to 5 points extra credit on the exam!!
Even though there is no school, you are still responsible for the Fahrenheit 451 Readings and Study Guide Questions!!
Continue Fahrenheit 451 Readings
Wednesday, January 6 - Read Pages 3-20
Thursday, January 7 - Read Pages 21-38
Friday, January 8 - Read Pages 39-56
Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 - Read Pages 57-94
Monday, January 11 - Read Pages 95-114
Tuesday, January 12 - Read Pages 115-132
Wednesday, January 13 - Read Pages 133-150
Thursday, January 14 - Read Pages 151-165
Throughout the next two weeks we will be wrapping up our new material for the semester. Therefore, I am providing you with the readings from Fahrenheit 451 that will need to be done each day. We will begin these readings in class each day, but you will be responsible for finishing them at home. If you know you are going to be busy on a particular day, you might want to read ahead prior to that date. Also, be sure to fill out the STUDY GUIDE while you are reading.
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
Weeks of January 4 and 11
Throughout the next two weeks we will be wrapping up our new material for the semester. Therefore, I am providing you with the readings from Fahrenheit 451 that will need to be done each day. We will begin these readings in class each day, but you will be responsible for finishing them at home. If you know you are going to be busy on a particular day, you might want to read ahead prior to that date. Also, be sure to fill out the STUDY GUIDE while you are reading.
Monday, January 4 - Read pages 24-28
Tuesday, January 5 - Read pages 29-43
Wednesday, January 6 - Read pages 44-58
Thursday, January 7 - Read pages 59-75
Friday, January 8 - Read pages 76-90
Saturday and Sunday, January 9 & 10 - Read pages 91-105
Monday, January 11 - Read pages 106-122
Tuesday, January 12 - Read pages 123-137
Wednesday, January 13 - Read pages 138-152
Thursday, January 14 - Read pages 154-165
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
Monday, January 4 - Read pages 24-28
Tuesday, January 5 - Read pages 29-43
Wednesday, January 6 - Read pages 44-58
Thursday, January 7 - Read pages 59-75
Friday, January 8 - Read pages 76-90
Saturday and Sunday, January 9 & 10 - Read pages 91-105
Monday, January 11 - Read pages 106-122
Tuesday, January 12 - Read pages 123-137
Wednesday, January 13 - Read pages 138-152
Thursday, January 14 - Read pages 154-165
The Study Guide will be graded periodically throughout these two weeks. Therefore, you must answer the questions that go along with the reading when they are assigned.
Week of December 15
Monday, December 14
Prepare Power Point Presentations in Groups - Must be ready to present Tuesday, December 15
Tuesday, December 15
Group Presentations
Wednesday, December 16
Start reading Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451 - Complete study guide.
Thursday, December 17
Continue reading Part 1 Fahrenheit 451 - Complete study guide
Friday, December 18
Holiday Festivities
Prepare Power Point Presentations in Groups - Must be ready to present Tuesday, December 15
Tuesday, December 15
Group Presentations
Wednesday, December 16
Start reading Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451 - Complete study guide.
Thursday, December 17
Continue reading Part 1 Fahrenheit 451 - Complete study guide
Friday, December 18
Holiday Festivities
Week of December 7
Monday, December 7
SSR and Reflection
Fahrenheit 451 Prereading Quesiotns - Due Tuesday Beginning of Hour
Final Research Papers due for 5 points extra credit
Tuesday, December 8
Final Research Papers Due
Watch You tube video "A Conversation with Ray Bradbury" 20 minutes
Complete paragraph writing - Due Wednesday BOH
Wednesday, December 9
DUE: Paragraphs
Visit Garage Sale - Bring Money
Fahrenheit Webquest - Due Friday BOH
Thursday, December 10
Work on Webquest - Due Friday BOH
Friday, December 11
Work on Group Powerpoints - Due by End of Hour Monday
SSR and Reflection
Fahrenheit 451 Prereading Quesiotns - Due Tuesday Beginning of Hour
Final Research Papers due for 5 points extra credit
Tuesday, December 8
Final Research Papers Due
Watch You tube video "A Conversation with Ray Bradbury" 20 minutes
Complete paragraph writing - Due Wednesday BOH
Wednesday, December 9
DUE: Paragraphs
Visit Garage Sale - Bring Money
Fahrenheit Webquest - Due Friday BOH
Thursday, December 10
Work on Webquest - Due Friday BOH
Friday, December 11
Work on Group Powerpoints - Due by End of Hour Monday
Week of November 30
Monday, November 30 - Wednesday, December 2
Work on Rough Draft & Works Cited for Research Paper - Due Thursday Beginning of Hour - Must be Printed before class
Thursday, December 3
DUE: Research Paper Rough Draft w/ Works Cited Page - Must be Typed and Printed Before Class
Final Draft of Research Paper is due Tuesday, December 8 with all components in a large Envelope
If turned in Monday, December 7 with all documents, you will earn 5 points extra credit.
Work on Rough Draft & Works Cited for Research Paper - Due Thursday Beginning of Hour - Must be Printed before class
Thursday, December 3
DUE: Research Paper Rough Draft w/ Works Cited Page - Must be Typed and Printed Before Class
Final Draft of Research Paper is due Tuesday, December 8 with all components in a large Envelope
If turned in Monday, December 7 with all documents, you will earn 5 points extra credit.
Week of November 23
Monday, November 23
Work on Outline - Due Tuesday, Nov. 24 Beginning of Hour - Must be typed and Printed BEFORE Class -
See Sample under 10A Handouts Tab
Tuesday, November 24
DUE TODAY BEGINNING OF HOUR - Outline - Must be PRINTED BEFORE CLASS!!
"What are you thankful for?"
Work on Outline - Due Tuesday, Nov. 24 Beginning of Hour - Must be typed and Printed BEFORE Class -
See Sample under 10A Handouts Tab
Tuesday, November 24
DUE TODAY BEGINNING OF HOUR - Outline - Must be PRINTED BEFORE CLASS!!
"What are you thankful for?"
Week of November 16
Monday, November 16
DUE by end of Day = 10 MEL Database Source/Note Cards - Due to turnitin.com
Tuesday, November 17
Begin 10 Internet Cards via .edu, .org, .gov sites = Due by end of Day Wednesday, November 18 to turnitin.com
Wednesday, November 18
Internet Cards due via turnitin.com by end of Day
Thursday and Friday, November 19-20
Note/Source Cards MUST be Printed BEFORE Class
Separate and Organize Note/Source Cards
Work on Outline - Due Monday, November 23
DUE by end of Day = 10 MEL Database Source/Note Cards - Due to turnitin.com
Tuesday, November 17
Begin 10 Internet Cards via .edu, .org, .gov sites = Due by end of Day Wednesday, November 18 to turnitin.com
Wednesday, November 18
Internet Cards due via turnitin.com by end of Day
Thursday and Friday, November 19-20
Note/Source Cards MUST be Printed BEFORE Class
Separate and Organize Note/Source Cards
Work on Outline - Due Monday, November 23
Week of November 9
Monday
Complete the Practice Writing Thesis Statements
Homework: Write your own thesis statement = Due Tuesday Beginning of the hour
Be sure to include all the criteria form the Practicing sheet
Tuesday
Due: Thesis statement for persuasive research paper
Peer edit of thesis statement
Review contents of introductory paragraph of a persuasive research paper
Review grading rubric
Students type intro paragraph - Due Wednesday, November 11 - Must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman,
Size 12 Font - Thesis statement MUST be UNDERLINED - Must be Printed before class Wednesday.
Wednesday
DUE: Intro Paragraph - Must be typed and printed before class with Thesis Underlined!
Class discussion of using Michigan Electronic Library (MEL) database and how to do source cards. - 10 Cards are due Monday,
November 16
Thursday
Students work on creating note/source cards for MEL database
Friday
SSR w/ reflection
Complete the Practice Writing Thesis Statements
Homework: Write your own thesis statement = Due Tuesday Beginning of the hour
Be sure to include all the criteria form the Practicing sheet
Tuesday
Due: Thesis statement for persuasive research paper
Peer edit of thesis statement
Review contents of introductory paragraph of a persuasive research paper
Review grading rubric
Students type intro paragraph - Due Wednesday, November 11 - Must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman,
Size 12 Font - Thesis statement MUST be UNDERLINED - Must be Printed before class Wednesday.
Wednesday
DUE: Intro Paragraph - Must be typed and printed before class with Thesis Underlined!
Class discussion of using Michigan Electronic Library (MEL) database and how to do source cards. - 10 Cards are due Monday,
November 16
Thursday
Students work on creating note/source cards for MEL database
Friday
SSR w/ reflection
Week of November 2
Monday, November 2
Research Paper Directions
Note/Source Card Driections
Start Research via print source
Tuesday, November 3 - Thursday, November 5
Work on Note & Source Cards for Print Sources
5 Note/Source Cards due to turnitin.com for Print Sources by End of Hour!!
Friday, November 6
Sustained Silent Reading w/ Reflection
Reflection Due - End of Hour!!
Research Paper Directions
Note/Source Card Driections
Start Research via print source
Tuesday, November 3 - Thursday, November 5
Work on Note & Source Cards for Print Sources
5 Note/Source Cards due to turnitin.com for Print Sources by End of Hour!!
Friday, November 6
Sustained Silent Reading w/ Reflection
Reflection Due - End of Hour!!
Week of October 26
Monday, October 26
Print Source for Research persuasive paper DUE TODAY!!
Review Pathos and its use in Lou Gehrig movie
T4 with Intro to rhetoric - Ethos, pathos, and logos - circle key word, phrase, and sentence
Homework: Homophone Sheet - Due Tuesday
Tuesday, October 27
Due: Homophone sheet
Analysis of use of rhetoric in political cartoon - Read, think, pair, share
Partners: Find a political cartoon, print and analyze - Google Docs
Share Out on Wednesday
Wednesday, October 28
DUE: Political Cartoon - Analysis of rhetoric used Via Google Docs
Google Docs Presentation
Thursday, October 29
Finish rhetoric presentations
Library for those needing print sources
Overview of Research process
Friday, October 30
Sustained Silent Reading
SSR Written Reflection - Due by end of hour
Print Source for Research persuasive paper DUE TODAY!!
Review Pathos and its use in Lou Gehrig movie
T4 with Intro to rhetoric - Ethos, pathos, and logos - circle key word, phrase, and sentence
Homework: Homophone Sheet - Due Tuesday
Tuesday, October 27
Due: Homophone sheet
Analysis of use of rhetoric in political cartoon - Read, think, pair, share
Partners: Find a political cartoon, print and analyze - Google Docs
Share Out on Wednesday
Wednesday, October 28
DUE: Political Cartoon - Analysis of rhetoric used Via Google Docs
Google Docs Presentation
Thursday, October 29
Finish rhetoric presentations
Library for those needing print sources
Overview of Research process
Friday, October 30
Sustained Silent Reading
SSR Written Reflection - Due by end of hour
Week of October 19
Monday, October 19
Complete homophone grammar packet - Due End of hour!
Students should be thinking about a controversial research topic. We will be writing a 5-6 page persuasive research paper over the course of the next 5 weeks.
Tuesday, Oactober 20
Narrowing down research paper topic. Topic needed by Wednesday, October 21
Discussion of how to write a good thesis paper for a persuasive paper.
Wednesday, October 21
Students declare topics and practice with thesis statements
DUE Thursday, October 22 = Thesis statement for Research Paper
Thursday, October 22
DUE: Thesis statement
Discussion of writing good introductory paragraph
Friday, October 23
SSR & Reflections - Due at end of hour
Complete homophone grammar packet - Due End of hour!
Students should be thinking about a controversial research topic. We will be writing a 5-6 page persuasive research paper over the course of the next 5 weeks.
Tuesday, Oactober 20
Narrowing down research paper topic. Topic needed by Wednesday, October 21
Discussion of how to write a good thesis paper for a persuasive paper.
Wednesday, October 21
Students declare topics and practice with thesis statements
DUE Thursday, October 22 = Thesis statement for Research Paper
Thursday, October 22
DUE: Thesis statement
Discussion of writing good introductory paragraph
Friday, October 23
SSR & Reflections - Due at end of hour
Week of October 12
Monday, October 12
Test - Twelve Angry Men
List 5 things parents want you to do, but you don't want to do them.
List 5 things you want/or want to do that your parents don't want you to have or do
Choose 1 you wish to propose to parents
Homework: Share your proposal with parents and have them give you 5 reasons why you should or should not do what it is you want. You write their reasons and have them sign the sheet - Due Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday, October 13
Write a persuasive letter requesting their permission - Rough Draft is due Wednesday
Wednesday, October 14
DUE: Rough Draft
Peer Edits
Make revisions
Thursday, October 15
Persuasive Letter is due – Beginning of Hour!! - Must be printed before class or grade will be lowered
by one step in letter grade. Grade lowered one step each day it is late!!
Friday, October 16
SSR - Read for 15 minutes
Choose 1 prompt and write a 4-5 sentence reflections related to your reading today.
Test - Twelve Angry Men
List 5 things parents want you to do, but you don't want to do them.
List 5 things you want/or want to do that your parents don't want you to have or do
Choose 1 you wish to propose to parents
Homework: Share your proposal with parents and have them give you 5 reasons why you should or should not do what it is you want. You write their reasons and have them sign the sheet - Due Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday, October 13
Write a persuasive letter requesting their permission - Rough Draft is due Wednesday
Wednesday, October 14
DUE: Rough Draft
Peer Edits
Make revisions
Thursday, October 15
Persuasive Letter is due – Beginning of Hour!! - Must be printed before class or grade will be lowered
by one step in letter grade. Grade lowered one step each day it is late!!
Friday, October 16
SSR - Read for 15 minutes
Choose 1 prompt and write a 4-5 sentence reflections related to your reading today.
Week of October 5
Monday, October 5
Sign up Readers for final act of Twelve Angry Men
Fill out evidence sheet for Act 1 for Hours 2 & 4 or Acts 1 & 2 for 5th hour in Groups
Review as a class
Tuesday, Ocotber 6
Read final act of play
HW: Complete Study Guide Questions - Due Wednesday
150 word Reflection due Thursday
Wednesday, October 7
Due: Study Guide Questions
Watch end of TAM movie
HW: 150 word Reflection - Due Thursday
Thursday, October 8
Mom/Dad Persuasion - Group Discussion of things you are not allowed to do, things you don't want to but are forced to, or things you would like to have.
Choose 1 argument you will share with a parent.
HW: Give parent letter to parent to read. Once they have read the letter which explains the assignment, share your argument and have parents come up with a list of opposing arguments. Put those opposing arguments in writing and turn in on Friday.
Friday, October 9
SSR & Reading Reflection Log - Due by End of hour
Sign up Readers for final act of Twelve Angry Men
Fill out evidence sheet for Act 1 for Hours 2 & 4 or Acts 1 & 2 for 5th hour in Groups
Review as a class
Tuesday, Ocotber 6
Read final act of play
HW: Complete Study Guide Questions - Due Wednesday
150 word Reflection due Thursday
Wednesday, October 7
Due: Study Guide Questions
Watch end of TAM movie
HW: 150 word Reflection - Due Thursday
Thursday, October 8
Mom/Dad Persuasion - Group Discussion of things you are not allowed to do, things you don't want to but are forced to, or things you would like to have.
Choose 1 argument you will share with a parent.
HW: Give parent letter to parent to read. Once they have read the letter which explains the assignment, share your argument and have parents come up with a list of opposing arguments. Put those opposing arguments in writing and turn in on Friday.
Friday, October 9
SSR & Reading Reflection Log - Due by End of hour
Week of September 21
Monday, September 21
-Review "Assignments for Twelve Angry Men"
-Assign Reading Parts for Act 1
-HW: Complete the Twelve Angry Men Vocabulary sheet - Due Tuesday BOH
Tuesday
-Prepare for SRI - Goal Setting
-Take SRI
-Review Vocab Sheet
Wednesday:
-Start reading Act 1
-Act 1 Comprehension Questions & Reflections Assigned
Thursday:
Finish reading Act 1
Act 1 Questions Due Monday, September 28 - Beginning of Hour
Act 1 Reflection Due Tuesday, September 29 - Due Beginning of hour
Friday:
Sustained Silent Reading
Metacognitive log
Act 1 Questions Due Monday, September 28 - Beginning of Hour
Act 1 Reflection Due Tuesday, September 29 - Due Beginning of hour
-Review "Assignments for Twelve Angry Men"
-Assign Reading Parts for Act 1
-HW: Complete the Twelve Angry Men Vocabulary sheet - Due Tuesday BOH
Tuesday
-Prepare for SRI - Goal Setting
-Take SRI
-Review Vocab Sheet
Wednesday:
-Start reading Act 1
-Act 1 Comprehension Questions & Reflections Assigned
Thursday:
Finish reading Act 1
Act 1 Questions Due Monday, September 28 - Beginning of Hour
Act 1 Reflection Due Tuesday, September 29 - Due Beginning of hour
Friday:
Sustained Silent Reading
Metacognitive log
Act 1 Questions Due Monday, September 28 - Beginning of Hour
Act 1 Reflection Due Tuesday, September 29 - Due Beginning of hour
Week of September 14
All Work for This Week Comes from the 12 Angry Men Pre-Reading Packet
Monday, September 14
CSI Effect (See Handout)
Anticipation Guide for Twelve Angry Men (See Handout)
Tuesday, September 15
Discuss CSI Effect & Anticipation Guide
Jury of Your Peers Group Activity (See Handout)
HW: Complete the Reading for Activity 3 - Write the Pros and Cons of using a jury system
Wednesday, September 16
-DUE: Pros & Cons of Using a Jury System
-Complete Activity 4: The Judge's Directions to the Jury - Write summary about the case and trial on the back or attach a
separate piece of paper.
Thursday, September 17
- Complete Activity 5 - The Declaration of the Rights of Man
-Homework: Complete "Beyone the Classroom" - Watch Scott Fraser
Friday, September 18
Review Legal Terms
SSR & Meta Log
Week of September 7
Monday, September 7
No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
Introductions
Syllabus - Due Friday, September 11
Goals of Class
Wednesday, September 9
Student Handbook
Snowball Activity
Syllabus and 3-Ring binder due Friday
Thursday, September 10
CSI Effect - See Handout
TAM Anticipation Guide- See Handout
Syllabus and 3-Ring binder due Friday
Friday, September 11
Due: Syllabus & 3-Ring Binder
Jury of Your Peers - Group Activity - See Handout
No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
Introductions
Syllabus - Due Friday, September 11
Goals of Class
Wednesday, September 9
Student Handbook
Snowball Activity
Syllabus and 3-Ring binder due Friday
Thursday, September 10
CSI Effect - See Handout
TAM Anticipation Guide- See Handout
Syllabus and 3-Ring binder due Friday
Friday, September 11
Due: Syllabus & 3-Ring Binder
Jury of Your Peers - Group Activity - See Handout