English 11 Honors

English 11 Honors
January 8-12, 2007
Trimester II
Week 7

Monday, January 8, 2007

• Discuss Act I of The Crucible. Quiz on Tuesday.
• Discuss timeline of reading The Crucible.
• Discuss 6 weeks grades.
• PowerPoint Presentations begin on Tuesday, January 16. Everyone should be ready.

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

• Continue with discussion over Act I. Write authentic questions. Quiz over Act I of The Crucible on Wednesday.
• In lab for Criterion Timed Writing.
• Begin reading Act II of The Crucible.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

• Quiz over Act I of The Crucible.
• Continue with Act II. Study guide questions are due on Thursday.
• Go over Vocabulary 5. Test on Friday.
• Go over Vocabulary 6- Test on Monday, January 15.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

• Discuss Act II of The Crucible. Quiz on Friday.
• Begin Act III-due on Monday, January 15.

Friday, January 12, 2007

• Quiz over Act II of The Crucible.
• Vocabulary 5 test.

Reminders:

• Vocabulary 6 test on Monday, January 15.
• Act III of The Crucible due on Monday, January 15.


Power Standards/Objectives:


Vocabulary
11.2.2 Analyze the way in which clarity of meaning is affected by the patterns of organization, repetition of the main ideas, organization of language, and word choice in the text.
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences.
Reading:
11.2.2 Analyze the way in which clarity of meaning is affected by the patterns of organization, repetition of the main ideas, organization of language, and word choice in the text.
11.2.4 Make reasonable assertions about an author’s arguments by using elements of the text to defend and clarify interpretations.
11.3.2 Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim.
11.3.5 Analyze or evaluate works of literary or cultural significance in history
11.2.6 Critique the power, validity, and truthfulness of arguments set forth in public documents, speeches, or essays; their appeal to both friendly and hostile audiences; and the extent to which the arguments anticipate and address reader concerns and counterclaims.
Writing:
11.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, achievement of purpose, and mechanics.
11.4.11 Edit and proofread one’s own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist.
11.4.12 Revise text to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and enhance subtlety of meaning and tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose, audience, and form of writing.