English 9A
Syllabus
October 30-November 3, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Five
Monday, October 30, 2006
• At the end of the class, I will conference about grades.
• Red dot book tests today during class.
• I will collect red dot book project-business letter.
• Continue with “The Odyssey.”
• We will watch an introduction on the beginning, and you will take notes.
• Vocabulary 9 is due on Tuesday-test on Thursday.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
• We will go over vocabulary 9 words.
• We will discuss the definition of a hero.
• We will continue with “The Odyssey.”
• Read and listen to “Calypso” section of The Odyssey.
• Read and listen to song, “Calypso,” by Suzanne Vega.
• Venn diagram - similarities and differences between the poem and the song.
• Capitalization exercises will be covered.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
• Watch “Calypso” portion of The Odyssey movie.
• Compare/contrast song and poem.
• Continue with capitalization if needed.
• Read essay over “The Odyssey,” and make corrections in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and verb tense.
Thursday, November 2, 2006
• Vocabulary 9 test.
• Read “The Lotus Eaters” section of The Odyssey.
• Identify/discuss the Homeric simile.
• Practice writing Homeric Similes.
Friday, November 3, 2006
• In lab for criterion writing.
• Hand out final exam study guide.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.3 Use knowledge of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology to understand the origin and meaning of new words. origin and meaning of new words
Reading
9.3.4 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the ideas expressed in each work. Read and interpret the EPIC
Apply a variety of reading strategies to epic poetry with emphasis on monitoring
the comprehension of the epic.
Writing:
• 9.5.8 Write for different purposes and audiences, adjusting tone, style, and voice as appropriate.
• 9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Final Exams are next Thursday and
Sunday, October 29, 2006
ELL 1A
ELL I A
Syllabus
October 30-November 3, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Five
Monday, October 30, 2006
• Discuss/conference about grades.
• Review pronouns and use them in a sentence.
• Begin unit on “Bridging the Gap.”
• Use a K-W-L chart.
• Reading strategy is “How to connect new information to what you know.”
o Read the title and look at the illustrations.
o Write what you know in the first column of your chart.
o Write questions in the second column.
o After you read, write the answers in the last column.
o Review what you wrote to see the connections.
• Write vocabulary words and definitions.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
• Review pronouns.
• Go over vocabulary words.
• Review Point of View.
• Read “Teammates,” by Peter Golenbock.
• Answer questions “Before you move on,” p. 107. If have time, discuss.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
• In-service-this is a half day, and period 5 does not meet.
Thursday, November 2, 2006
• Discuss the questions from “Baseball begins to change.”
• Read “Jackie Makes the Team,” pp. 108-109.
• Answer the “Before you move on,” p. 109.
• Discuss the answers.
Friday, November 3, 2006
• In lab today, for criterion writing.
• If have time, read “Pee Wee Takes a Stand.”
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.
9.3.9 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
Writing Applications:
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
Final Exams are next Thursday and Friday
Syllabus
October 30-November 3, 2006
Second Six Weeks
Week Five
Monday, October 30, 2006
• Discuss/conference about grades.
• Review pronouns and use them in a sentence.
• Begin unit on “Bridging the Gap.”
• Use a K-W-L chart.
• Reading strategy is “How to connect new information to what you know.”
o Read the title and look at the illustrations.
o Write what you know in the first column of your chart.
o Write questions in the second column.
o After you read, write the answers in the last column.
o Review what you wrote to see the connections.
• Write vocabulary words and definitions.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
• Review pronouns.
• Go over vocabulary words.
• Review Point of View.
• Read “Teammates,” by Peter Golenbock.
• Answer questions “Before you move on,” p. 107. If have time, discuss.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
• In-service-this is a half day, and period 5 does not meet.
Thursday, November 2, 2006
• Discuss the questions from “Baseball begins to change.”
• Read “Jackie Makes the Team,” pp. 108-109.
• Answer the “Before you move on,” p. 109.
• Discuss the answers.
Friday, November 3, 2006
• In lab today, for criterion writing.
• If have time, read “Pee Wee Takes a Stand.”
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.
9.3.9 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.
Writing Applications:
9.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works.
Final Exams are next Thursday and Friday
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