ELL I A
Syllabus
October 23-27, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Four
Monday, October 23, 2006
• You will write in your black portfolio.
• After this, we will begin the Unit 2 “Beyond the Color Lines.” This begins on page 90.
• You need to write the vocabulary word down in your binder. Make sure you have the definition. You will have a test over the words on Thursday.
• After we go over these, we will discuss the Reading Strategy “How to distinguish between fact and opinion.”
o Ask yourself: Can the information in the statement be checked?
o Ask yourself: Does the statement express a person’s thoughts, ideas, or feelings? Are there signal words like think, feel, or believe?
• We will practice this strategy before we begin reading. Everyone will work on the “Distinguish Facts and Opinions” sheet. You need to add your own. We will go over this.
• The “Key Points Reading” story “Beyond the Color Lines” will allow us to practice identifying statements used as opinion. We will go over this together when finished.
• If have time, we will read outside reading books.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
• Write in your black portfolios.
• You will begin reading the story Janelle: “The Same as Anyone Else” on pp. 92-93.
• After reading, you are to answer the questions on p. 93 “Before You Move On.” You need to complete the Viewing, Inference, and Vocabulary ones.
• The next selection we will read is Jenny: “Different on the Outside” on pp. 94-95. At the end of the selection you need to answer the “Before You Move On” questions. These are summary, paraphrase, and making decisions. These are on page 95.
• You will begin filling in the “What’s Your Opinion About It?” chart.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
• Write in your black portfolios.
• Discuss the stories of Janelle and Jenny.
• Finish any material we did not have time to cover.
• Begin the story Christian: “Team Spirit” on pp. 96-97.
• You need to answer the “Before You Move On” questions on p. 97. They will cover comparison, details, and vocabulary. We will go over the answers.
• You will have a vocabulary test and unit test on Thursday.
• We will work on verbs.
• Read outside books if have time.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
• We will review all of the stories and vocabulary.
• You will have a test over all of this.
Friday, October 27, 2006
• You will read red dot books.
• We will be working on grammar the rest of the hour.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
Reading:
9.3.2 Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres (different types of writing) to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic.
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the ideas expressed in each work.
9. 3.7 Determine character traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration
9.3.11 Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style, including the impact of diction and figurative language on tone, mood, and theme.
Writing Applications:
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
English 9A
English 9A
Syllabus
October 23-27, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Four
Monday, October 23, 2006
• An introduction/definition of the term “allusion” will be given, and you will work on examples.
• After this is done, we will begin with the unit over “The Scarlet Ibis” pp. 315-324.
o You need to do the “Words to Own” (5) for the story.
o Be sure to copy the word, definition, and part of speech.
o In addition to these five words, you need to copy, define, and write the part of speech of the following numbered words found throughout the pages of the story “Scarlet Ibis.” #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #13, #16, #17, #19, and #20.
• After this, you are to turn to p. 324 read and then complete a summary over “Meet the Writer.” We will begin the story on Tuesday.
• In English Workshop books, you will need to begin the unit over “Capitalization.” Read pp. 245-248. Complete Exercise 4 on page 248- 1-15.
• If have time, you may read outside red dot book or work on vocabulary 8.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
• We will go over the “Words to Own” and other words from “Scarlet Ibis.”
• Collect the summary of “Meet the Writer.”
• We will go over the capitalization exercise on p. 248.
• Hand out the study guide for the story.
• Begin reading and completing the study guide.
• We will go over Vocabulary 8 on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
• Finish and discuss the “Scarlet Ibis” and study guide questions.
• Review for a test tomorrow.
• Go over Vocabulary 8 words-test on Friday.
• Discuss PowerPoint Projects.
• If have time, begin unit over The Odyssey.
• Continue with capitalization—read pp. 251-exercise 6-complete even numbers.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
• Test over the “Scarlet Ibis” and vocabulary words.
• Begin PowerPoint projects-sharing computers.
• Introduction to The Odyssey.
Friday, October 27, 2006
• Vocabulary 8 test.
• Finish unit over capitalization.
• Continue with PowerPoint projects.
• Continue with Odyssey.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
9.1.3 Use knowledge of mythology (Greek, Roman, and other mythologies) to understand the origin and meaning of new words.
Reading:
9.3.4 Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy (when they speak out loud to themselves)
9.3.7 Recognize 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.
9.3.8 Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, and ironies in a text.
and interpret what the words imply.
.
9.3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period.
Writing:
9.5.5. Write documents related to career development, including simple business letters and job applications that:
Presents information purposefully and in brief to meet the needs of the intended audience.
Follow a conventional business letter format.
Reminders:
Don’t forget to take a red dot book test. The test must be taken in our classroom, and I must be there when you take it. You need to write a business letter following the format I gave you. This is the book project for the second six weeks.
Syllabus
October 23-27, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Four
Monday, October 23, 2006
• An introduction/definition of the term “allusion” will be given, and you will work on examples.
• After this is done, we will begin with the unit over “The Scarlet Ibis” pp. 315-324.
o You need to do the “Words to Own” (5) for the story.
o Be sure to copy the word, definition, and part of speech.
o In addition to these five words, you need to copy, define, and write the part of speech of the following numbered words found throughout the pages of the story “Scarlet Ibis.” #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #13, #16, #17, #19, and #20.
• After this, you are to turn to p. 324 read and then complete a summary over “Meet the Writer.” We will begin the story on Tuesday.
• In English Workshop books, you will need to begin the unit over “Capitalization.” Read pp. 245-248. Complete Exercise 4 on page 248- 1-15.
• If have time, you may read outside red dot book or work on vocabulary 8.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
• We will go over the “Words to Own” and other words from “Scarlet Ibis.”
• Collect the summary of “Meet the Writer.”
• We will go over the capitalization exercise on p. 248.
• Hand out the study guide for the story.
• Begin reading and completing the study guide.
• We will go over Vocabulary 8 on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
• Finish and discuss the “Scarlet Ibis” and study guide questions.
• Review for a test tomorrow.
• Go over Vocabulary 8 words-test on Friday.
• Discuss PowerPoint Projects.
• If have time, begin unit over The Odyssey.
• Continue with capitalization—read pp. 251-exercise 6-complete even numbers.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
• Test over the “Scarlet Ibis” and vocabulary words.
• Begin PowerPoint projects-sharing computers.
• Introduction to The Odyssey.
Friday, October 27, 2006
• Vocabulary 8 test.
• Finish unit over capitalization.
• Continue with PowerPoint projects.
• Continue with Odyssey.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
9.1.3 Use knowledge of mythology (Greek, Roman, and other mythologies) to understand the origin and meaning of new words.
Reading:
9.3.4 Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy (when they speak out loud to themselves)
9.3.7 Recognize 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.
9.3.8 Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, and ironies in a text.
and interpret what the words imply.
.
9.3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period.
Writing:
9.5.5. Write documents related to career development, including simple business letters and job applications that:
Presents information purposefully and in brief to meet the needs of the intended audience.
Follow a conventional business letter format.
Reminders:
Don’t forget to take a red dot book test. The test must be taken in our classroom, and I must be there when you take it. You need to write a business letter following the format I gave you. This is the book project for the second six weeks.
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