English 9A Syllabus
August 21-August 25, 2006
Week One
Monday, August 21, 2006
• DOL(Daily Oral Language)
• Go over vocabulary One words.
• Complete sentences using vocabulary words.
• Write words and definitions in binder.
• Review Literature Textbook Review.
• Introduction of the story “The Sniper.”
• Introduce “Reading Strategies” to use for the story.
Homework is to read the “Reading Matters” section and summarize to share with class. Explain/Model summary writing.
Power Standards/objectives:
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
9.3.6 Analyze and trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past).
Understand strategies that will help in reading.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
• DOL
• Discuss summaries of “Reading Matters” section.
• Continue with reading strategies and story.
• Discuss the writing process pages 1-10 in grammar book excerpt.
• Journal about the story elements in “The Sniper.”
• Short assessment over story “The Sniper.”
Homework is to practice a reading strategy with handout.
Power Standards/objectives:
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Revisit and review the writing process.
Revisit and review reading strategies.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
• Visit Media Center to get Red Dot Book.
• Complete Library Scavenger Hunt with partners.
• Fill out information about book in binder section.
• Review Vocabulary One words.
Visit and become acquainted with the PHS Media Center.
Homework: Begin reading Red Dot books, and writing questions in binder section.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
• DOL
• Chapter Two Grammar lesson- Main ideas, unity, and coherence.
Friday, August 25, 2006
• Vocabulary One test.
• Assign Vocabulary Two for Monday.
• Explain and model a new reading strategy to use while reading.
• Assign Red Dot book reading.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
ELL 1A
ELL I A
Mrs. Gifford
Syllabus
August 21-25, 2006
Week One
Monday, August 21, 2006
• Complete DOL (Daily Oral Language).
• Assessment over common and proper nouns.
• Go over textbook preview.
• Make sure portfolios have sections to keep material.
• Go over reading strategies PowerPoint. Explain the strategies. Hand out a hard copy.
• Go over the writing process. Begin with paragraphs.
• Hand out and explain vocabulary from content classes.
Standard 4
WRITING: Processes and Features
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Understanding strategies that will help in reading.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
• Explain count nouns. Test over nouns on Friday.
• Work on singular and plural nouns.
• Introduce articles with nouns.
• Work on topic sentence of paragraph.
• Introduction to vocabulary.
Power Standards/objectives: Standard 1
READING: Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
• Go to Media Center and get Red Dot books.
• Scavenger hunt in library.
• Complete reading assessment sheet.
• Assign Red Dot book project.
• Introduce a new reading strategy.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
• Review nouns for test on Friday.
• Model reading strategy for reading Red Dot books.
• Work on comprehension exercise.
Friday, August 25, 2006
• Test over nouns.
• Introduce vocabulary words for “The Power of Poetry” section by Gary Soto.
9.3.11 Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style, including the impact of diction and figurative language on tone, mood, and theme.
Mrs. Gifford
Syllabus
August 21-25, 2006
Week One
Monday, August 21, 2006
• Complete DOL (Daily Oral Language).
• Assessment over common and proper nouns.
• Go over textbook preview.
• Make sure portfolios have sections to keep material.
• Go over reading strategies PowerPoint. Explain the strategies. Hand out a hard copy.
• Go over the writing process. Begin with paragraphs.
• Hand out and explain vocabulary from content classes.
Standard 4
WRITING: Processes and Features
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Understanding strategies that will help in reading.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
• Explain count nouns. Test over nouns on Friday.
• Work on singular and plural nouns.
• Introduce articles with nouns.
• Work on topic sentence of paragraph.
• Introduction to vocabulary.
Power Standards/objectives: Standard 1
READING: Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
• Go to Media Center and get Red Dot books.
• Scavenger hunt in library.
• Complete reading assessment sheet.
• Assign Red Dot book project.
• Introduce a new reading strategy.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
• Review nouns for test on Friday.
• Model reading strategy for reading Red Dot books.
• Work on comprehension exercise.
Friday, August 25, 2006
• Test over nouns.
• Introduce vocabulary words for “The Power of Poetry” section by Gary Soto.
9.3.11 Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style, including the impact of diction and figurative language on tone, mood, and theme.
ELL 1A
ELL I A Syllabus
Mrs. Gifford
August 28 - September 1, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
• We will continue with count nouns. __________
• We will have short quiz over these. __________
• Vocabulary cards for Gary Soto’s Unit on Power Poetry need to be made. Add the term “mood” to the list. Test over the unit is tomorrow-Tuesday. ________
• Discuss the different selections by Gary Soto.
• Discuss the 36 academic terms used for book parts and content subjects. __________
• We will continue with DOL material. ____________
• You will receive your Criterion Student Number for first Criterion Writing on Wednesday. ____________
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Example: Understand figurative language when reading text, such as She shot me a glance that would have made a laser beam seem like a birthday candle. (Larry Servais)
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
• Test over Gary Soto unit. __________
• Begin unit over verbs. _______________
• Introduction to Unit Two. You will preview and predict what the story is about through answering the question, “In what ways can walls tell stories?” You are to look through the selection, looking at pictures and reading the captions for ideas to share. Write ideas on sticky notes. ________________
• What is the genre of this selection? We will discuss this. _________________
• We will make vocabulary cards for “Talking Walls” unit. _________________
• Reading strategy is relating main ideas and details (note taking chart/ main idea-detail chart). ___________________
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
• We will be in lab for first Criterion Writing. _______________________
• Continue working on “Talking Walls” unit. _______________________
• We will discuss writing paragraphs. _______________________
• You will write a paragraph over a question on page 32 in your High Point books. This is due on Thursday. ___________________________
Power Standards/Objectives:
Organization and Focus
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
9.4.2 Establish a coherent thesis that conveys a clear perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
• I will collect your paragraphs over question on page 32. __________________
• We will complete the exercise over Subjects/Predicates (Grammar in Context) on page 33 in your book. ____________________________
• You will also complete the subject/predict sheet I give you. _____________
• You are to write five sentences underlining subject and predicate reflecting on the mural selections we read in class. These will be collected on Friday. _________________________
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
Friday, September 1, 2006
• Review all notes from “Talking Walls.” We will have a quiz over this unit. __________________
• Review vocabulary for this unit. Test over vocabulary and reading strategy: Relate Main Ideas and Details will be on Tuesday, September 5. _________________
• Discuss mural project. _________________________
A Look Ahead:
Tuesday, August 29, 2006: Quiz over Gary Soto unit.
Thursday, August 31, 2006: paragraph over question due.
Friday, September 1, 2006: Quiz over “Talking Walls,” and five sentences underlining subject and predicate due.
Tuesday, September 5, 2006: Test over vocabulary and reading strategy- “Talking Walls”
Tuesday, September 12, 2006: RED DOT BOOK TEST AND PROJECT DUE.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006: First Trimester Open House- We will make invitations for your family to come.
Monday, September 18, 2006: Week of ISTEP testing begins.
September 29, 2006: End of first six weeks
Have a very happy, safe, and fun Blueberry Weekend. Please make sure you are reading your Red Dot book each night, and you are working on your information for your project.
Mrs. Gifford
August 28 - September 1, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
• We will continue with count nouns. __________
• We will have short quiz over these. __________
• Vocabulary cards for Gary Soto’s Unit on Power Poetry need to be made. Add the term “mood” to the list. Test over the unit is tomorrow-Tuesday. ________
• Discuss the different selections by Gary Soto.
• Discuss the 36 academic terms used for book parts and content subjects. __________
• We will continue with DOL material. ____________
• You will receive your Criterion Student Number for first Criterion Writing on Wednesday. ____________
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Example: Understand figurative language when reading text, such as She shot me a glance that would have made a laser beam seem like a birthday candle. (Larry Servais)
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
• Test over Gary Soto unit. __________
• Begin unit over verbs. _______________
• Introduction to Unit Two. You will preview and predict what the story is about through answering the question, “In what ways can walls tell stories?” You are to look through the selection, looking at pictures and reading the captions for ideas to share. Write ideas on sticky notes. ________________
• What is the genre of this selection? We will discuss this. _________________
• We will make vocabulary cards for “Talking Walls” unit. _________________
• Reading strategy is relating main ideas and details (note taking chart/ main idea-detail chart). ___________________
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author dealing with a single issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other sources and related topics to demonstrate comprehension
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
• We will be in lab for first Criterion Writing. _______________________
• Continue working on “Talking Walls” unit. _______________________
• We will discuss writing paragraphs. _______________________
• You will write a paragraph over a question on page 32 in your High Point books. This is due on Thursday. ___________________________
Power Standards/Objectives:
Organization and Focus
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
9.4.2 Establish a coherent thesis that conveys a clear perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
• I will collect your paragraphs over question on page 32. __________________
• We will complete the exercise over Subjects/Predicates (Grammar in Context) on page 33 in your book. ____________________________
• You will also complete the subject/predict sheet I give you. _____________
• You are to write five sentences underlining subject and predicate reflecting on the mural selections we read in class. These will be collected on Friday. _________________________
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
Friday, September 1, 2006
• Review all notes from “Talking Walls.” We will have a quiz over this unit. __________________
• Review vocabulary for this unit. Test over vocabulary and reading strategy: Relate Main Ideas and Details will be on Tuesday, September 5. _________________
• Discuss mural project. _________________________
A Look Ahead:
Tuesday, August 29, 2006: Quiz over Gary Soto unit.
Thursday, August 31, 2006: paragraph over question due.
Friday, September 1, 2006: Quiz over “Talking Walls,” and five sentences underlining subject and predicate due.
Tuesday, September 5, 2006: Test over vocabulary and reading strategy- “Talking Walls”
Tuesday, September 12, 2006: RED DOT BOOK TEST AND PROJECT DUE.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006: First Trimester Open House- We will make invitations for your family to come.
Monday, September 18, 2006: Week of ISTEP testing begins.
September 29, 2006: End of first six weeks
Have a very happy, safe, and fun Blueberry Weekend. Please make sure you are reading your Red Dot book each night, and you are working on your information for your project.
English 9A
English 9 A Syllabus
Mrs. Gifford
August 28 - September 1, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
• Red dot book tests will be on September 12. Red dot book projects are also due.
• You will be given a six week grade update.
• DOL (Daily Oral Language) weekly sheet.
• Begin unit over “The Most Dangerous Game.” You need to complete the parts of study guide to the story. Review summary writing and reading strategies. Study guide due before we go to writing lab.
• Begin listening to the story and use the reading strategy “dialogue with text.”
• Vocabulary word “Lesson Two” due on Tuesday.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
• DOL
• You will receive your Criterion Writing Student Identification Number.
• We will go over Vocabulary Two words. Test is on Friday, September 1.
• Continue with “The Most Dangerous Game.” Quiz on Thursday.
• Read your outside reading book each night.
• Introduction to Chapter 15 Verbs.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
9.3.6 Analyze and trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past).
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
• We will go to writing lab to write first Criterion Essay. After this, we will go over study guide “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• We will review for quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game” and verbs.
• You will be introduced to the “I Am” poem for you and a character from “The Most Dangerous Game.” This is due tomorrow-Thursday.
Power Standards/Objectives
Evaluation and Revision
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
• Mr. Waymouth speaks on researching.
• After this, you will have a quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• I will collect “I Am” poems.
• We will review for vocabulary test. Explain the process.
• Catch up on DOL material.
• Begin the short story “Poison.”
• You will read the rest of short story for homework.
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.
Organization and Focus
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Friday, September 1, 2006
• Vocabulary test over Lesson Two.
• Go over “Most Dangerous Game” quiz.
• Introduction to the short story “Poison.”
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work
Have a very fun, happy, and safe Blueberry Weekend. Please make sure you are reading your Red Dot book each night and working on your information for your project.
A Look Ahead:
Thursday, August 31, 2006: Quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
Friday, September 1, 2006: Test over Vocabulary Two Words.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006: RED DOT BOOK TEST AND PROJECT DUE.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006: First Trimester Open House
Monday, September 18, 2006: Week of ISTEP testing begins.
September 29, 2006: End of first six weeks.
Mrs. Gifford
August 28 - September 1, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
• Red dot book tests will be on September 12. Red dot book projects are also due.
• You will be given a six week grade update.
• DOL (Daily Oral Language) weekly sheet.
• Begin unit over “The Most Dangerous Game.” You need to complete the parts of study guide to the story. Review summary writing and reading strategies. Study guide due before we go to writing lab.
• Begin listening to the story and use the reading strategy “dialogue with text.”
• Vocabulary word “Lesson Two” due on Tuesday.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
• DOL
• You will receive your Criterion Writing Student Identification Number.
• We will go over Vocabulary Two words. Test is on Friday, September 1.
• Continue with “The Most Dangerous Game.” Quiz on Thursday.
• Read your outside reading book each night.
• Introduction to Chapter 15 Verbs.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary and Concept Development
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
9.3.6 Analyze and trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past).
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
• We will go to writing lab to write first Criterion Essay. After this, we will go over study guide “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• We will review for quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game” and verbs.
• You will be introduced to the “I Am” poem for you and a character from “The Most Dangerous Game.” This is due tomorrow-Thursday.
Power Standards/Objectives
Evaluation and Revision
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
• Mr. Waymouth speaks on researching.
• After this, you will have a quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• I will collect “I Am” poems.
• We will review for vocabulary test. Explain the process.
• Catch up on DOL material.
• Begin the short story “Poison.”
• You will read the rest of short story for homework.
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.
Organization and Focus
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Friday, September 1, 2006
• Vocabulary test over Lesson Two.
• Go over “Most Dangerous Game” quiz.
• Introduction to the short story “Poison.”
Power Standards/Objectives:
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work
Have a very fun, happy, and safe Blueberry Weekend. Please make sure you are reading your Red Dot book each night and working on your information for your project.
A Look Ahead:
Thursday, August 31, 2006: Quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
Friday, September 1, 2006: Test over Vocabulary Two Words.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006: RED DOT BOOK TEST AND PROJECT DUE.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006: First Trimester Open House
Monday, September 18, 2006: Week of ISTEP testing begins.
September 29, 2006: End of first six weeks.
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