ELL I A

ELL I A

Mrs. Gifford
Syllabus
August 20-24, 2007
Week One

Monday, August 20, 2007

Do Now:
Complete the Daily Oral Language Sheet.
Go over this.
Agenda:
Go over/explain reading strategies-PowerPoint. Hand out a hard copy.
Reading Comprehension Assessment.
Discuss Vocabulary/Lesson one.
Homework:
Make flash cards for vocabulary words lesson one. These are the vocabulary words from your English 9A class list.
Organize portfolios with section sheets.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Do Now:
Complete Daily Oral Language Sheet.
Go over this.
Agenda:
If need, students will finish reading assessment.
Introduce/explain terms used in content classes.
Review the reading strategy SQ3R from English class reading.
Tell me about the short story “The Sniper.”
Introduction to Unit Two in High Points.
Preview/Predict through answering.
“In what ways can walls tell stories?”
Homework:
You are to look through the selection, looking at pictures and reading the captions for ideas to share. Write ideas on sticky notes.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Do Now:
In your journals, you are to answer/write “What do the walls of Plymouth High School say to you?” “What do they say about your school?”
Agenda:
Pair and share your ideas from the selection “Talking Walls.” Reading strategy relating to personal experience/schema/prior knowledge.
We will discuss the new words from the section. Write the words on paper and share with a partner reviewing the definitions.
Reading Strategy: How to relate main idea and details. Use chart.
I will model how to write notes as you read the selections.
As you write notes, say: One important idea is…
I don’t want to forget that…
“Lonely” is an important word here;
Survey your notes to identify main idea.
We will make vocabulary word cards.

Homework:
Read outside reading book.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Do Now:
Read outside reading book for 15 minutes.
Agenda:
Introduction to the short story “The Most Dangerous Game.”
Discuss vocabulary from this story.
Discuss literary terms.
Discuss characters.
Read the selection from “Talking Walls,” “Diego’s Rivera’s Murals.”
Reading comprehension is making comparisons.
Use note taking chart.
Answer “Before you move On…” p. 27.
Homework:
Read outside reading book.

Friday, August 24, 2007

Do Now:
Read outside reading books for 15 minutes.
Agenda:
Introduce Cause and Effect; form opinions.
Make sure students know the words: Memorial, mementos, monument.
Use reading chart for relating main idea and details.
Students answer the following questions:
Cause and Effect: How did the Vietnam War start?
Opinion: Do you think the Vietnam Veterans Memorial send a message that matters? Explain your answer.
Homework:
Continue reading outside reading book.

Power Standards/Objectives:

Vocabulary
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
9.1.2 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
Reading
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.