June 4- 6, 2013
Tuesday 6/4/13
Final Exam Part 2
Final Exam Part 2
May 29- 31, 2013
Monday 5/27/13
No School
Wednesday 5/29/13
1) Bell Ringer
-Check of Mice and Men Character chart
-Hand in Research Paper
2) Read Independently
3) Prepare for Part one of the final
4) Work on any back work/prepare for Part two of the final
Homework: Prepare for final
Part one of the final 5/31 (Friday)
Part two of the final 6/4 (Tuesday)
Friday 5/31/13
Final Exam Part One
No School
Wednesday 5/29/13
1) Bell Ringer
-Check of Mice and Men Character chart
-Hand in Research Paper
2) Read Independently
3) Prepare for Part one of the final
4) Work on any back work/prepare for Part two of the final
Homework: Prepare for final
Part one of the final 5/31 (Friday)
Part two of the final 6/4 (Tuesday)
Friday 5/31/13
Final Exam Part One
May 21-23, 2013
Tuesday 5/21/13
1) Bell Ringer- Work on independent reading project
2) Read Independently
-Hand in controlling idea essay
-Independent reading project due date moved to 5/23
3) Overview of Of Mice and Men outline
-define key terms
4) Watch first half of Of Mice and Men
*Stay after today and Thursday for help with research paper
Homework: Independent Reading Project Due 5/23
Research Paper Due 5/29
Final Exam 5/30 and 5/31
Finish Of Mice and Men chart Due 5/29
Thursday 5/23/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Independent Reading
-Hand in independent reading project
3) Answer any questions about research paper
4) Recap Movie and Finish watching
*Stay after for help with research paper
Homework: Research Paper Due 5/29
Final Exam 5/30 and 5/31
Finish Of Mice and Men chart Due 5/29
1) Bell Ringer- Work on independent reading project
2) Read Independently
-Hand in controlling idea essay
-Independent reading project due date moved to 5/23
3) Overview of Of Mice and Men outline
-define key terms
4) Watch first half of Of Mice and Men
*Stay after today and Thursday for help with research paper
Homework: Independent Reading Project Due 5/23
Research Paper Due 5/29
Final Exam 5/30 and 5/31
Finish Of Mice and Men chart Due 5/29
Thursday 5/23/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Independent Reading
-Hand in independent reading project
3) Answer any questions about research paper
4) Recap Movie and Finish watching
*Stay after for help with research paper
Homework: Research Paper Due 5/29
Final Exam 5/30 and 5/31
Finish Of Mice and Men chart Due 5/29
May 13-17, 2013
Monday 5/13/13
1) Bell Ringer- prepare for quiz (character matching)
2) Read Independently
3) Last TKAM Quiz
4) Controlling Idea Essay practice
-Finish conferences with students based on research paper outline
Homework: Last independent reading project Due 5/21 (Tuesday)
Research Paper Due 5/29 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 5/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Answer any questions about research paper
4) Controlling idea essay practice
Homework: Last independent reading project Due 5/21 (Tuesday)
Research Paper Due 5/29 (Wednesday)
-Stay after Tuesday 5/21 for help with the research paper
Controlling idea essay due 5/21 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer- prepare for quiz (character matching)
2) Read Independently
3) Last TKAM Quiz
4) Controlling Idea Essay practice
-Finish conferences with students based on research paper outline
Homework: Last independent reading project Due 5/21 (Tuesday)
Research Paper Due 5/29 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 5/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Answer any questions about research paper
4) Controlling idea essay practice
Homework: Last independent reading project Due 5/21 (Tuesday)
Research Paper Due 5/29 (Wednesday)
-Stay after Tuesday 5/21 for help with the research paper
Controlling idea essay due 5/21 (Tuesday)
May 7-9, 2013
Tuesday 5/7/13
1) Bell Ringer- review chapter 21-25
2) Read Independently
3) Chapter 21-25 Quiz
4) Read chapters 27 and 28
-update ongoing assignments
Homework: Finish reading chapter 28
-update ongoing assignments
Reading log 5 Due 5/9
Thursday 5/9/13
1) Bell Ringer- important bell ringer *must view* see handouts
2) Read Independently
-check log 5
3) Hand out project 3 and answer any questions
4) Finish TKAM
-Conference with students based on research paper outline
Homework: Finish book and finalize ongoing assignments
TKAM chapter 26-32 Quiz- 5/13
Research Paper (Final copy) Due 5/29
1) Bell Ringer- review chapter 21-25
2) Read Independently
3) Chapter 21-25 Quiz
4) Read chapters 27 and 28
-update ongoing assignments
Homework: Finish reading chapter 28
-update ongoing assignments
Reading log 5 Due 5/9
Thursday 5/9/13
1) Bell Ringer- important bell ringer *must view* see handouts
2) Read Independently
-check log 5
3) Hand out project 3 and answer any questions
4) Finish TKAM
-Conference with students based on research paper outline
Homework: Finish book and finalize ongoing assignments
TKAM chapter 26-32 Quiz- 5/13
Research Paper (Final copy) Due 5/29
April 29- May 3, 2013
Monday 4/29/13
1) Bell Ringer- research paper outline
2) Read Independently
-Make up quiz
3) Read chapters 19-21 in TKAM
-update ongoing assignments
Homework: Research paper outline Due 5/1 (Wednesday)
Log 4 Due 5/3 (Friday)
Finish reading chapters 20 and 21 and update ongoing assignments (Wednesday)
Wednesday 5/1/13
1) Bell Ringer- Look over chapter 16-20
2) TKAM Quiz- Chapters 16-20
3) Hand out MLA bibliography guide
4) Read in independent reading book
5) Recap and read chapters 22-24 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Homework: Finish Reading chapters 23 and 24
-update ongoing assignments (Friday)
Log 4 Due 5/3 (Friday)
Friday 5/3/13
1) Make up quizzes
-check reading logs
2) Read in independent book
3) Read chapters 24-26 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Homework: Finish reading through chapter 26
-update ongoing assignments
Quiz on chapters 21-25 on 5/7 (Tuesday)
Reading log 5 due 5/9 (Thursday)
1) Bell Ringer- research paper outline
2) Read Independently
-Make up quiz
3) Read chapters 19-21 in TKAM
-update ongoing assignments
Homework: Research paper outline Due 5/1 (Wednesday)
Log 4 Due 5/3 (Friday)
Finish reading chapters 20 and 21 and update ongoing assignments (Wednesday)
Wednesday 5/1/13
1) Bell Ringer- Look over chapter 16-20
2) TKAM Quiz- Chapters 16-20
3) Hand out MLA bibliography guide
4) Read in independent reading book
5) Recap and read chapters 22-24 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Homework: Finish Reading chapters 23 and 24
-update ongoing assignments (Friday)
Log 4 Due 5/3 (Friday)
Friday 5/3/13
1) Make up quizzes
-check reading logs
2) Read in independent book
3) Read chapters 24-26 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Homework: Finish reading through chapter 26
-update ongoing assignments
Quiz on chapters 21-25 on 5/7 (Tuesday)
Reading log 5 due 5/9 (Thursday)
April 23-25, 2013
Tuesday 4/23/13
1) Bell Ringer
-Make up quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Read and act out chapter 17
-update ongoing assignments
Homework: Reading log 3 due 4/25 (Thursday)
Update ongoing assignments
Brian storm for research paper
Thursday 4/25/13
1) Bell Ringer- start research outline
2) Read Independently
3) Recap and Read chapter 18
-Keep ongoing assignments updated
Homework: Reading log 4 Due 5/3 (Friday)
Research outline Due 5/1 (Wednesday)
1) Bell Ringer
-Make up quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Read and act out chapter 17
-update ongoing assignments
Homework: Reading log 3 due 4/25 (Thursday)
Update ongoing assignments
Brian storm for research paper
Thursday 4/25/13
1) Bell Ringer- start research outline
2) Read Independently
3) Recap and Read chapter 18
-Keep ongoing assignments updated
Homework: Reading log 4 Due 5/3 (Friday)
Research outline Due 5/1 (Wednesday)
April 15-19, 2013
Monday 4/15/13
1) Bell Ringer- Research paper related MUST DO (See handouts)
2) Read Independently
3) Finish chapter 11 and update character log
4) Start chapter 12 in class- update ongoing assignments (char. logs and hold that thought tabs)
Homework: Read to page 159 and update ongoing assignments
Reading log 2 Due 4/19 (Friday)
Wednesday 4/17/13
1) Bell Ringer- Free Write
2) Read Independently
3) Read chapter 12 and 13 together
4) Read chapter 14 independently
Homework: Read chapter 14 in TKAM (Friday)
Reading log 2 Due 4/19 (Friday)
Start brainstorming/ outlining research paper
Friday 4/19/13
1) Bell Ringer- review chapters 11-14
2) Read Independently
-check independent logs (2)
3) Recap and read chapter 15
4) Quiz on chapters 11-15
5) Read Chapter 16 independently
Homework: Finish chapter 16 and update ongoing assignments
Reading log 3 due 4/25
Complete research cards if not already complete
1) Bell Ringer- Research paper related MUST DO (See handouts)
2) Read Independently
3) Finish chapter 11 and update character log
4) Start chapter 12 in class- update ongoing assignments (char. logs and hold that thought tabs)
Homework: Read to page 159 and update ongoing assignments
Reading log 2 Due 4/19 (Friday)
Wednesday 4/17/13
1) Bell Ringer- Free Write
2) Read Independently
3) Read chapter 12 and 13 together
4) Read chapter 14 independently
Homework: Read chapter 14 in TKAM (Friday)
Reading log 2 Due 4/19 (Friday)
Start brainstorming/ outlining research paper
Friday 4/19/13
1) Bell Ringer- review chapters 11-14
2) Read Independently
-check independent logs (2)
3) Recap and read chapter 15
4) Quiz on chapters 11-15
5) Read Chapter 16 independently
Homework: Finish chapter 16 and update ongoing assignments
Reading log 3 due 4/25
Complete research cards if not already complete
April 9- April 11, 2013
Tuesday 4/9/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Quiz on chapters 5-10
3) Read Independently
4) Read Chapter 11 in small groups
Homework: Read in independent book- Reading log 2 Due 4/19 (Friday)
Stay after to complete work that was missed- Last day it will be accepted is 4/11 (Thursday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Quiz on chapters 5-10
3) Read Independently
4) Read Chapter 11 in small groups
Homework: Read in independent book- Reading log 2 Due 4/19 (Friday)
Stay after to complete work that was missed- Last day it will be accepted is 4/11 (Thursday)
March 25-27, 2013
Monday 3/25/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Recap
4) Read chapters 8 and 9 and complete ongoing assignments
Homework: Finish chapter 9
Update on-going assignments (character journal, and hold that thought)
Read in Independent book
Wednesday 3/27/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Discuss Bell Ringer
4) Catch up on past readings and read chapter 10
Homework: Finish Chapter 10
Quiz on chapters 5-10 4/9 (Tuesday)
One week of reading logs due 4/9 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Recap
4) Read chapters 8 and 9 and complete ongoing assignments
Homework: Finish chapter 9
Update on-going assignments (character journal, and hold that thought)
Read in Independent book
Wednesday 3/27/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Discuss Bell Ringer
4) Catch up on past readings and read chapter 10
Homework: Finish Chapter 10
Quiz on chapters 5-10 4/9 (Tuesday)
One week of reading logs due 4/9 (Tuesday)
March 19- March 21, 2013
Tuesday 3/19/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Read Chapter 5 independently
-Take 1-5 quiz if ready
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 (if not done in class) prepare for quiz
Update on-going assignments (character journal, and hold that thought)
Read in independent book
Thursday 3/21/13
1) Bell Ringer
-Chapter 1-5 quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Read Chapter 6 and 7
- update character journals and hold your thought notes
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7
Update on-going assignments (character journal, and hold that thought)
Read in independent book
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Read Chapter 5 independently
-Take 1-5 quiz if ready
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 (if not done in class) prepare for quiz
Update on-going assignments (character journal, and hold that thought)
Read in independent book
Thursday 3/21/13
1) Bell Ringer
-Chapter 1-5 quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Read Chapter 6 and 7
- update character journals and hold your thought notes
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7
Update on-going assignments (character journal, and hold that thought)
Read in independent book
March 11- March 13, 2013
Monday 3/11/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Book Exchange
4) Research Activity
- assign To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) books
Homework- Find a new independent reading book by 3/13 (date pushed- Wednesday)
Wednesday 3/13/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-book check
3) Introduce ongoing activities for TKAM
4) Read chapters 1 and 2
Homework- Finish reading chapter 1 and read chapter 2
Make time to stay after to complete a) research b) essay corrections
Friday 3/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Revisit culture discussion
4) Read chapter 3 as a class- start chapter four on your own
Homework: Finish reading chapter 4- update character journal, and hold that thought
Quiz on Thursday 3/21 on chapters 1-5
Make time to stay after to complete a) research b) essay corrections
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Book Exchange
4) Research Activity
- assign To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) books
Homework- Find a new independent reading book by 3/13 (date pushed- Wednesday)
Wednesday 3/13/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-book check
3) Introduce ongoing activities for TKAM
4) Read chapters 1 and 2
Homework- Finish reading chapter 1 and read chapter 2
Make time to stay after to complete a) research b) essay corrections
Friday 3/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Revisit culture discussion
4) Read chapter 3 as a class- start chapter four on your own
Homework: Finish reading chapter 4- update character journal, and hold that thought
Quiz on Thursday 3/21 on chapters 1-5
Make time to stay after to complete a) research b) essay corrections
March 5- March 7, 2013
Tuesday 3/5/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-make-up homophone quiz (for those who were absent)
3) Continue with Project Presentations
Homework: Work out any kinks in board game
Must stay after to complete midterm corrections, if not finished
Must stay after to complete research index cards, if not handed in
Find a new independent reading book by 3/11 (Monday)
Thursday 3/7/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Continue with Project Presentations- Today is the last day! (Must have presented at least 5 times)
Homework: Must stay after to complete midterm corrections, if not finished
Must stay after to complete research index cards, if not handed in
Find a new independent reading book by 3/11 (Monday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-make-up homophone quiz (for those who were absent)
3) Continue with Project Presentations
Homework: Work out any kinks in board game
Must stay after to complete midterm corrections, if not finished
Must stay after to complete research index cards, if not handed in
Find a new independent reading book by 3/11 (Monday)
Thursday 3/7/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Continue with Project Presentations- Today is the last day! (Must have presented at least 5 times)
Homework: Must stay after to complete midterm corrections, if not finished
Must stay after to complete research index cards, if not handed in
Find a new independent reading book by 3/11 (Monday)
February 25- March 1, 2013
Monday 2/25/12
1) Bell Ringer- Homophones: There, their, they're, and to, too, two
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project Presentations
Homework: Work out any kinks in board game
Must stay after to complete midterm corrections if not finished
Study for Homophones quiz 3/1 know when to use them and use in a sentence (Friday)
Wednesday 2/27/13
1) Bell Ringer- Homophones: Affect, Effect- Your, You're- Its, It's
2) Prep for project
3) Present projects
Homework: Work out any kinks in board game
Must stay after to complete midterm corrections if not finished
Study for Homophones quiz 3/1 know when to use them and use in a sentence (Friday)
Friday 3/1/13
1) Bell Ringer- study for homophone quiz
2) Read Independently
- prep for project
3) Homophone Quiz
4) Present projects
Homework: Touch up projects
1) Bell Ringer- Homophones: There, their, they're, and to, too, two
2) Read Independently
-Prep project
3) Project Presentations
Homework: Work out any kinks in board game
Must stay after to complete midterm corrections if not finished
Study for Homophones quiz 3/1 know when to use them and use in a sentence (Friday)
Wednesday 2/27/13
1) Bell Ringer- Homophones: Affect, Effect- Your, You're- Its, It's
2) Prep for project
3) Present projects
Homework: Work out any kinks in board game
Must stay after to complete midterm corrections if not finished
Study for Homophones quiz 3/1 know when to use them and use in a sentence (Friday)
Friday 3/1/13
1) Bell Ringer- study for homophone quiz
2) Read Independently
- prep for project
3) Homophone Quiz
4) Present projects
Homework: Touch up projects
February 12- February 14, 2013
Tuesday 2/12/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prepare for project 2
3) Continue correcting the essay portion of the midterm
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Midterm Essay corrections Due 2/12 at the end of class.
*if not finished in class student will be required to stay after to complete the work*
Thursday 1/14/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
- Put finishing touches on project 2
3) Present Projects (10 points off each day project is late)
Homework: touch up board games presentations will continue on 2/25 (Monday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
-Prepare for project 2
3) Continue correcting the essay portion of the midterm
Homework: Board game project Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Midterm Essay corrections Due 2/12 at the end of class.
*if not finished in class student will be required to stay after to complete the work*
Thursday 1/14/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
- Put finishing touches on project 2
3) Present Projects (10 points off each day project is late)
Homework: touch up board games presentations will continue on 2/25 (Monday)
February 4- February 8, 2013
Monday 2/4/13
Research Day in the Library
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Last 3 logs will be checked 2/8 (Friday)
40 research note cards Due 2/8 (Friday)
Wednesday 2/6/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Find evidence to support the multiple choice answers on the midterm
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Last 3 logs will be checked 2/8 (Friday)
40 research note cards Due 2/8 (Friday)
Friday 2/8/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read independently/Prepare for project 2
3) Continue going over the midterm (essay portion)
Homework: Project 2 Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Correct Essay portion of midterm Due 2/12 (Tuesday)
Research Day in the Library
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Last 3 logs will be checked 2/8 (Friday)
40 research note cards Due 2/8 (Friday)
Wednesday 2/6/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Find evidence to support the multiple choice answers on the midterm
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Last 3 logs will be checked 2/8 (Friday)
40 research note cards Due 2/8 (Friday)
Friday 2/8/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read independently/Prepare for project 2
3) Continue going over the midterm (essay portion)
Homework: Project 2 Due 2/14 (Thursday)
Correct Essay portion of midterm Due 2/12 (Tuesday)
January 28- February 1, 2013
Monday 1/28/13
1) Bell Ringer
-seat change
2) Read Independently
3) Introduction to Research project
Homework: Last 3 logs Due 2/1 (Friday)
Board Game Project Due 2/13 (Wednesday- 16 days)
Wednesday 1/30/13
Research Day in the Library
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/13 (Wednesday)
Last 3 logs will be checked 2/1 (Friday)
40 research note cards Due 2/7 (Thursday)
Friday 2/1/13
*Snow Day*
This means Due dates will shift according to when we have class
1) Bell Ringer
-seat change
2) Read Independently
3) Introduction to Research project
Homework: Last 3 logs Due 2/1 (Friday)
Board Game Project Due 2/13 (Wednesday- 16 days)
Wednesday 1/30/13
Research Day in the Library
Homework: Board Game Project Due 2/13 (Wednesday)
Last 3 logs will be checked 2/1 (Friday)
40 research note cards Due 2/7 (Thursday)
Friday 2/1/13
*Snow Day*
This means Due dates will shift according to when we have class
January 15- January 17, 2013
Tuesday 1/15/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Watch video clip from Chicago- the cell block tango
4) Finish short story
5) Work on short story packet
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/17 (Thursday)
Complete Book 2 by 1/27
Lamb to the Slaughter packet Due 1/17 (Thursday)
10th Grade English Midterm will be on 1/22 (Tuesday) in room 107. Please be in room 107 by 7:30 am.
Thursday 1/17/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Controlling idea overview
4) Prepare for midterm
Homework: 3 logs due 1/24 (Thursday)
Complete Book 2 by 1/27
Prepare for midterm 1/22 (Tuesday)
10th Grade English Midterm will be on 1/22 (Tuesday) in room 107. Please be in room 107 by 7:30 am.
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Watch video clip from Chicago- the cell block tango
4) Finish short story
5) Work on short story packet
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/17 (Thursday)
Complete Book 2 by 1/27
Lamb to the Slaughter packet Due 1/17 (Thursday)
10th Grade English Midterm will be on 1/22 (Tuesday) in room 107. Please be in room 107 by 7:30 am.
Thursday 1/17/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Controlling idea overview
4) Prepare for midterm
Homework: 3 logs due 1/24 (Thursday)
Complete Book 2 by 1/27
Prepare for midterm 1/22 (Tuesday)
10th Grade English Midterm will be on 1/22 (Tuesday) in room 107. Please be in room 107 by 7:30 am.
January 7- January 11, 2013
Monday 1/7/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Movie and Work on packet
4) Start Notes on Symbolism and Plot
Homework: How to train your dragon packet Due 1/9 (Wednesday)- extension
3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Wednesday 1/9/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce reading project 2
4) Notes on plot and symbolism
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Friday 1/11/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Review last class' Bell Ringer
4) Start Lamb to the Slaughter
Homework: 3 log Due 1/17 (Thursday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Lamb to the Slaughter packet Due 1/17 (Thursday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Movie and Work on packet
4) Start Notes on Symbolism and Plot
Homework: How to train your dragon packet Due 1/9 (Wednesday)- extension
3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Wednesday 1/9/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce reading project 2
4) Notes on plot and symbolism
Homework: 3 logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Friday 1/11/13
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Review last class' Bell Ringer
4) Start Lamb to the Slaughter
Homework: 3 log Due 1/17 (Thursday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
Lamb to the Slaughter packet Due 1/17 (Thursday)
January 3, 2013
Thursday 1/3/13
1) Bell Ringer- Free write
2) Read Independently
-log check and book check
3) Elective Presentation
4) Recap the what was watched in How to Train your Dragon
5) Watch movie
Homework: How to train your dragon packet Due 1/7 (Monday)
3 reading logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
1) Bell Ringer- Free write
2) Read Independently
-log check and book check
3) Elective Presentation
4) Recap the what was watched in How to Train your Dragon
5) Watch movie
Homework: How to train your dragon packet Due 1/7 (Monday)
3 reading logs Due 1/11 (Friday)
Complete book 2 by 1/27
December 17-21, 2012
Monday 12/17/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
4) Start notes on character
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/21
Read in new book
Wednesday 12/19/12
1) Prep for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Presentations
4) Finish notes on character
Homework: 3 reading logs due 12/21
Read in new book- finish by 1/27
Friday 12/21/12
1) Review note on symbolism
2) Read Independently
3) Straggling Presentations
4) Watch the movie How to Train your Dragon and fill out story packet
Homework: Story packet Due 1/7/13 (Monday)
3 reading logs Due 1/4/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book- finish by 1/27
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
4) Start notes on character
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/21
Read in new book
Wednesday 12/19/12
1) Prep for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Presentations
4) Finish notes on character
Homework: 3 reading logs due 12/21
Read in new book- finish by 1/27
Friday 12/21/12
1) Review note on symbolism
2) Read Independently
3) Straggling Presentations
4) Watch the movie How to Train your Dragon and fill out story packet
Homework: Story packet Due 1/7/13 (Monday)
3 reading logs Due 1/4/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book- finish by 1/27
December 11- 13, 2012
Tuesday 12/11/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book
Thursday 12/13/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book
Thursday 12/13/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: 3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Read in new book
December 3-7, 2012
Monday 12/3/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Housekeeping (ask students for missing assignments, sign up for presentations...)
4) The Pros and Cons of the death penalty according to the articles
5) Start reading "The Bet"
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (This Friday)
Read in new independent book
Wednesday 12/5/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently (remind students when they signed up to present)
3) Mini-lesson on MLA format- in text citation
4) Finish "The Bet"
5) Work on short story packet (last 5 mins of class)
Homework: Reading Project one Due 12/7 (Friday)
Finish "The Bet" packet Due 12/11 (Tuesday)
Read in book one
Friday 12/7/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: Read in new independent book
3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Practice presentation
"The Bet" packet Due 12/13 (Thursday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Housekeeping (ask students for missing assignments, sign up for presentations...)
4) The Pros and Cons of the death penalty according to the articles
5) Start reading "The Bet"
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (This Friday)
Read in new independent book
Wednesday 12/5/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently (remind students when they signed up to present)
3) Mini-lesson on MLA format- in text citation
4) Finish "The Bet"
5) Work on short story packet (last 5 mins of class)
Homework: Reading Project one Due 12/7 (Friday)
Finish "The Bet" packet Due 12/11 (Tuesday)
Read in book one
Friday 12/7/12
1) Prepare for presentations
2) Read Independently
3) Present
Homework: Read in new independent book
3 reading logs Due 12/13 (Thursday)
Practice presentation
"The Bet" packet Due 12/13 (Thursday)
November 27-29, 2012
Tuesday 11/27/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Sign in new book
3) Read articles on Capital Punishment
4) Discussion activity
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Next Friday)
Read in new independent book
Thursday 11/29/12
1) Work on your letter to Sheila Mant, if you have not already handed it in
2) Draw a blueprint of your reading project
3) Work on step two of reading project one (as outlined in your project directions)
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Next Friday)
Read in new independent book
1) Bell Ringer
2) Sign in new book
3) Read articles on Capital Punishment
4) Discussion activity
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Next Friday)
Read in new independent book
Thursday 11/29/12
1) Work on your letter to Sheila Mant, if you have not already handed it in
2) Draw a blueprint of your reading project
3) Work on step two of reading project one (as outlined in your project directions)
Homework: Reading project one Due 12/7 (Next Friday)
Read in new independent book
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday 11/20/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Look over and hand in letter to Sheila Mant
3) Keeping Tabs on irony in The Emperor's New Groove
Homework: Have a new reading book by 11/27
Work on Reading Project Due 12/7
Enjoy the break
1) Bell Ringer
2) Look over and hand in letter to Sheila Mant
3) Keeping Tabs on irony in The Emperor's New Groove
Homework: Have a new reading book by 11/27
Work on Reading Project Due 12/7
Enjoy the break
November 14-16, 2012
Wednesday 11/14/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce Reading Project 1
3) Peer edit and fix "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment
Homework: Start Reading Project 1
Final Copy of "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment Due 11/20 (Tuesday)
Find a new independent reading book.
Friday 11/16/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently/go to the library and pick a new book
3) Independent Reading Project Demo
4) Irony Notes
5) Irony Activity
Homework: Start Reading Project 1 Due 12/7
Final Copy of "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment Due 11/20 (Tuesday)
Find a new independent reading book by 11/27
Finish Irony activity if not finished in class Due 11/20 (Tuesday
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Introduce Reading Project 1
3) Peer edit and fix "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment
Homework: Start Reading Project 1
Final Copy of "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment Due 11/20 (Tuesday)
Find a new independent reading book.
Friday 11/16/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently/go to the library and pick a new book
3) Independent Reading Project Demo
4) Irony Notes
5) Irony Activity
Homework: Start Reading Project 1 Due 12/7
Final Copy of "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment Due 11/20 (Tuesday)
Find a new independent reading book by 11/27
Finish Irony activity if not finished in class Due 11/20 (Tuesday
November 5-9, 2012
Monday 11/5/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Look over Poem- "When we two parted"
4) Start reading "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 due 11/9 (Friday)
Book one complete by 11/14
Wednesday 11/7/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Reading "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"
4) Answer Questions about the story.
Homework: Book one complete by 11/14
Finish question packet Due 11/9 (Friday)
Friday 11/9/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Group discussion about the story
4) Introduce and start working on the "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment
-This is a major grade, and the first one in the category. This must be completed, and on time!
Homework: Finish book one by 11/14 (Wednesday)
Rough draft of major writing assignment due 11/20 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Look over Poem- "When we two parted"
4) Start reading "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 due 11/9 (Friday)
Book one complete by 11/14
Wednesday 11/7/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Reading "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"
4) Answer Questions about the story.
Homework: Book one complete by 11/14
Finish question packet Due 11/9 (Friday)
Friday 11/9/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Group discussion about the story
4) Introduce and start working on the "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" writing assignment
-This is a major grade, and the first one in the category. This must be completed, and on time!
Homework: Finish book one by 11/14 (Wednesday)
Rough draft of major writing assignment due 11/20 (Tuesday)
October 30- November 1, 2012
Tuesday 10/30/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish notes on setting, conflict, and point of view
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 due 11/9 (Friday)
Thursday 11/1/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poem- "When we two parted"
4) Start "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Poem analyzed and questions answered by 11/ 5 (Monday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish notes on setting, conflict, and point of view
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 due 11/9 (Friday)
Thursday 11/1/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poem- "When we two parted"
4) Start "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Poem analyzed and questions answered by 11/ 5 (Monday)
October 22-26, 2012
Monday 10/22/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry activity steps 2 (symbolism), 3 (rhyme scheme), 4 (theme)
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 2 (on the new terms only) 10/26 (Friday)
Finish practicing key terms activity that we've been working on in class due 10/24 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 10/24/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Prepare for Frost poem presentations
4) Present
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 2 (on the new terms only) 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 1 corrections Due 10/30 (Tuesday)
Friday 10/26/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry quiz 2
4) Finish poetry presentations
5) Notes on setting, conflict, and Point of view
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 1 corrections Due 10/30 (Tuesday)
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry activity steps 2 (symbolism), 3 (rhyme scheme), 4 (theme)
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 2 (on the new terms only) 10/26 (Friday)
Finish practicing key terms activity that we've been working on in class due 10/24 (Wednesday)
Wednesday 10/24/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Prepare for Frost poem presentations
4) Present
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 2 (on the new terms only) 10/26 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 1 corrections Due 10/30 (Tuesday)
Friday 10/26/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry quiz 2
4) Finish poetry presentations
5) Notes on setting, conflict, and Point of view
Homework: Logs 7 and 8 Due 11/9 (Friday)
Poetry quiz 1 corrections Due 10/30 (Tuesday)
October 16- October 18, 2012
Tuesday 10/16/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry notes continued
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Book one to be completed 11/14
Thursday 10/18/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Analyze one of the Frost poem
4) Poetry activity step one- imagery
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Finish analyzing frost poem and do activity step one- imagery
*see hand outs for poems and activity*
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry notes continued
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Book one to be completed 11/14
Thursday 10/18/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Analyze one of the Frost poem
4) Poetry activity step one- imagery
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 due 10/26 (Friday)
Finish analyzing frost poem and do activity step one- imagery
*see hand outs for poems and activity*
October 10-12, 2012
Wednesday 10/10/12
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Poetry activity
4) Review poetry vocab
Homework: Logs 3 and 4 will be checked 10/12 (Friday)
Poetry Quiz moved to 10/12 (Friday) STUDY!
Friday 10/12/12
1) Bell Ringer: Study for quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Quiz 1
4) Analyze the Poe poem
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 Due 10/26 (Friday)
Answer the questions about "The Lake" Due- 10/16
Complete Independent Reading book by 11/14
1) Bell Ringer
2) Read Independently
3) Finish Poetry activity
4) Review poetry vocab
Homework: Logs 3 and 4 will be checked 10/12 (Friday)
Poetry Quiz moved to 10/12 (Friday) STUDY!
Friday 10/12/12
1) Bell Ringer: Study for quiz
2) Read Independently
3) Poetry Quiz 1
4) Analyze the Poe poem
Homework: Logs 5 and 6 Due 10/26 (Friday)
Answer the questions about "The Lake" Due- 10/16
Complete Independent Reading book by 11/14
October 2- 4, 2012
Tuesday 10/2/12
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry- shift
2) Read Independently
3) Steps of poetry analysis
4) Practice these steps on "Barbie Doll"
5) Answer questions about poem
Homework: Study poetry terms Quiz 10/10 (Wednesday)
Log 3 and 4 will be checked 10/12 (Friday)
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry- shift
2) Read Independently
3) Steps of poetry analysis
4) Practice these steps on "Barbie Doll"
5) Answer questions about poem
Homework: Study poetry terms Quiz 10/10 (Wednesday)
Log 3 and 4 will be checked 10/12 (Friday)
September 24- 28, 2012
Monday 9/24/12
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry-Beauty
2) Read independently
3) What does our class consider poetry? (check list)
4) Analyze "Barbie Doll" and relate to society's perception of beauty
Homework: Bring in a poem of choice (Due: 9/26)
Complete reading logs one and two (Due: 9/28)
Wednesday 9/26/12
1) Bell Ringer: Word whomp
2) Read Independently
3) Dove Videos and the connection to "Barbie Doll" theme
4) Computer Activation
Homework: Complete reading log one and two (Due: 9/28)
Bring in poem of choice.
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry-Beauty
2) Read independently
3) What does our class consider poetry? (check list)
4) Analyze "Barbie Doll" and relate to society's perception of beauty
Homework: Bring in a poem of choice (Due: 9/26)
Complete reading logs one and two (Due: 9/28)
Wednesday 9/26/12
1) Bell Ringer: Word whomp
2) Read Independently
3) Dove Videos and the connection to "Barbie Doll" theme
4) Computer Activation
Homework: Complete reading log one and two (Due: 9/28)
Bring in poem of choice.
September 18-20, 2012
Tuesday 9/18/12
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry
2) Read Independently and check in book
3) Material check
4) KWL activity
Homework: Read in independent book (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due)
Thursday 9/20/12
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry
2) Read Independently
3) Sift through sample poems
4) Compare results in a group and define poetry
Homework: Read in independent book (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due)
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry
2) Read Independently and check in book
3) Material check
4) KWL activity
Homework: Read in independent book (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due)
Thursday 9/20/12
1) Bell Ringer: Poetry
2) Read Independently
3) Sift through sample poems
4) Compare results in a group and define poetry
Homework: Read in independent book (log check on 9/28- 2 logs due)
September 10-14
Monday 9/10/12
1) Introductory activity
2) Overview of class expectations
3) Overview of class materials
Homework: Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Wednesday 9/12/12
1) Bell Ringer: Respect
2) Go over Syllabus in detail
3) Pick out an independent book
Homework-Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Friday 9/14/12
1) Computer Activation presentation
2) Computer Activation
3) Library Scavenger Hunt
Homework- Class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Independent Reading book check 9/18
1) Introductory activity
2) Overview of class expectations
3) Overview of class materials
Homework: Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Wednesday 9/12/12
1) Bell Ringer: Respect
2) Go over Syllabus in detail
3) Pick out an independent book
Homework-Get Syllabus signed (quiz grade) Due- 9/14
Get class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Friday 9/14/12
1) Computer Activation presentation
2) Computer Activation
3) Library Scavenger Hunt
Homework- Class materials (h/w grade) Due- 9/18
Independent Reading book check 9/18