ELL I A

ELL I A
Syllabus
October 9-13, 2006
Trimester I
Second Six Weeks- Week Two

Monday, October 9, 2006
• Write in black portfolio.
• Daily Oral Language
• Review Inspiration Web.
• Begin composing story from interview.
• Study words from “Keeping Quilt.”
• Test over these and story if have time.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
• Finish test if did not have time on Monday.
• We will go over the packet on verb tenses from the “The Quilting Bee.”
• Tomorrow we are in lab for criterion writing.
• I will check to see if everyone has a new red dot book.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
• In lab for criterion writing.
• Type story from interview if did not complete this.
• If finished, read red dot books.

Thursday, October 12, 2006
• Introduction to research and the Internet.
• I will explain the PowerPoint Presentation you will be making.
• I will model note taking.
• We will discuss topics and begin researching.
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Friday, October 13, 2006
• We will practice note taking from material we researched.
• You will practice summary writing,
• Complete “Using Parts of a Book.” You will need to use your High Point Book.
• Continue with verbs and the packet.

Red dot books are due on Friday, October 27, 2006

Power Standards/Objectives:

Writing: Processes
9.4.5 Develop the main ideas within the body of the composition through supporting evidence, such as scenarios, commonly held briefs, hypotheses, and definitions
9.4.2 Establish a coherent theme that conveys a clear perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.
9.4.9 Use a computer to design and publish
documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
9.4.11 Edit and proofread one’s own writing, as well as that of others
9.4.12 Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and perspective, the precision of word choice, and the appropriateness of tone by taking into consideration the audience, purpose, and formality of the context.
9.4.13 Establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques.
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
• Support statements with evidence from the text.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the author’s style and an appreciation of the effects created.
Identify and assess the impact of ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text.
Writing Application:

9.4.4 Use writing to formulate clear research questions and to compile information from primary and secondary print or Internet sources.
9.4.8 Use appropriate conventions for documentation in text, notes, and bibliographies, following the formats in specific style manuals
Reading
9.3.7Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory (the use of fictional figures and actions to express truths about human experiences), and symbolism (the use of a symbol to represent an idea or theme), and explain their appeal.