ELL 1A

ELL I A Syllabus
Mrs. Gifford
September 5-8, 2006


Monday, September 5, 2006
• Daily Oral Language for the week.
• Check Criterion Writing Update ____________
• Review words from “Talking Walls.”___________
• Go over the Respond to the Essay section on p. 32.________
• Practice writing paragraphs using the Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer.__
• We will discuss Red Dot Books______________
• Review subject and predicate________________
• Finish packets over “Talking Walls” unit.______________
• Test over unit 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.
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that: demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works
Wednesday, September 6, 2006

• Daily Oral Language exercise_________________________
• Review “Talking Walls” unit before test. _________________
• Work on essays.______________________
• Red Dot Book reading and responding.______________________

Power Standards/Objectives:
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that: demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.
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

Thursday, September 7, 2006

• Daily Oral Language_____________________.
• Go over test. ___________________________
• Continue with essays_____________________.
• Work on Criterion_______________________.
• Discuss Mural Project____________________.
• Red Dot Book___________________________>
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.

Friday, September 8, 2006

• Daily Oral Language
• Work on “Talking Wall” Project_______________________.
• Red Dot Book reading strategy/writing _________________>

Power Standards/Objectives:
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.

A Look Ahead:

 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

English 9A

English 9A
Syllabus
September 5-8, 2006
Week Three

Tuesday, September 5, 2006

• Daily Oral Language
• Vocabulary lesson three is due on Wednesday; test is on Friday.
• “I AM” poems-rough draft due. You will receive grading rubric.
• Final/polished poem is due on Wednesday. Please attach rubric.
• Introduction to “Personal Narrative” Writing.
• Brainstorm some ideas and discuss rough drafts.
• Begin short story “Poison.”
• Review verbs and assign sheet over this.

Power Standards/Objectives
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.

9.3.4 Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration.
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.

Wednesday, September 6, 2006

• Daily Oral Language
• We will discuss Lesson Three Vocabulary.
• Discuss the grammar/verb assignment.
• Continue with “Poison.” Quiz on Thursday.
• Drafting “Personal Narrative.”
• Peer Review will be on Thursday after “Poison” quiz.

Power Standards/Objectives
9.5.1 Write biographical or autobiographical narratives or short stories that:
describe a sequence of events and communicate the significance of the events to the audience.
locate scenes and incidents in specific places.
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.4.13 Establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques.

Thursday, September 7, 2006

• Daily Oral Language
• Quiz over short story “Poison.”
• Peer edit narratives.

Power Standards/Objectives
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, using an editing checklist with specific examples of corrections of frequent errors.
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.

Friday, September 8, 2006

• Vocabulary lesson three quiz.
• Personal Narratives due-type into criterion.
• Update Red Dot book material.
• Read books.
Power Standards/Objectives
9.4.9 Use a computer to design and publish documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.


Important Dates:

 Tuesday, September 12, 2006: Red Dot Test and Project Due.
 Monday, September 18, 2006: Week of ISTEP testing begins.
 September 29, 2006: End of first six weeks