English Lab
December 18-22, 2006
Trimester II
Week Six
Monday, December 18, 2006
• Review letter written by Julie Alvarez.
• Review summary writing.
• In portfolio write a summary over her letter.
• Begin researching Julia Alvarez and Rafael Trujillo.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
• Continue researching.
• You must have at least two articles over the material.
• We will work on Annotative Bibliographies.
• Begin taking notes.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
• Discuss/Share research information.
• Write questions from Bloom’s.
• Begin film if have a few minutes.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
• Continue with film.
• Discuss questions.
• Criterion writing.
Friday, December 22, 2006
• Continue with film.
• Work on Annotative Bibliographies for Presentations after break.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Reading:
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
11.7.19 Deliver multimedia presentations that:
• combine text, images, and sound by incorporating information from a wide range of media, including films, newspapers, magazines, CD-ROMs, online information, television, videos, and electronic media-generated images.
• select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation.
• use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality.
• test the audience’s response and revise the presentation
Monday, December 18, 2006
English 11 Honors
English 11 Honors
December 18-22, 2006
Trimester I
Week Six
Monday, December 18, 2006
• Hand out Vocabulary Five and Six. These will be due after break.
• Continue with To Kill A Mockingbird. Discuss.
• If have time, begin peer editing Annotative Bibliographies.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
• Continue with Annotative Bibliographies if we did not finish.
• Begin Introduction to The Crucible.
• If have time, begin showing Purdue film.
• You should be writing a summary over this material.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
• In lab to work on PowerPoint presentation.
• Finish Purdue film.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
• In lab to work on PowerPoint Presentation.
• Work on Criterion Writing.
Friday, December 22, 2006
• Begin Act I of The Crucible.
• Discuss reading timeline.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Reading:
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.
11.7.19 Deliver multimedia presentations that:
• combine text, images, and sound by incorporating information from a wide range of media, including films, newspapers, magazines, CD-ROMs, online information, television, videos, and electronic media-generated images.
• select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation.
• use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality.
• test the audience’s response and revise the presentation
December 18-22, 2006
Trimester I
Week Six
Monday, December 18, 2006
• Hand out Vocabulary Five and Six. These will be due after break.
• Continue with To Kill A Mockingbird. Discuss.
• If have time, begin peer editing Annotative Bibliographies.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
• Continue with Annotative Bibliographies if we did not finish.
• Begin Introduction to The Crucible.
• If have time, begin showing Purdue film.
• You should be writing a summary over this material.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
• In lab to work on PowerPoint presentation.
• Finish Purdue film.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
• In lab to work on PowerPoint Presentation.
• Work on Criterion Writing.
Friday, December 22, 2006
• Begin Act I of The Crucible.
• Discuss reading timeline.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Reading:
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.
11.7.19 Deliver multimedia presentations that:
• combine text, images, and sound by incorporating information from a wide range of media, including films, newspapers, magazines, CD-ROMs, online information, television, videos, and electronic media-generated images.
• select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation.
• use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality.
• test the audience’s response and revise the presentation
English 9A
English 9A
Syllabus
December 18-22, 2006
Trimester II
Week Six
Monday, December 18, 2006
• Test over Vocabulary Four words.
• Finish listening to the short story “The Birds.”
• Go over color words from story.
• Discuss comparison/contrast Venn diagram.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
• Assessment over the story.
• Begin to show the film.
• Discuss note taking and summary writing.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
• Continue with “The Birds.”
• Discuss comparison/contrast from short story to movie.
• In lab on Thursday, to begin comparison/contrast essay.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
• In lab to do comparison/contrast essay.
• Hand out Vocabulary Five words.
Friday, December 22, 2006
• Continue working on comparison/contrast essay.
• Read news article “Hundreds of Birds Invade Home in California.”
• Go to media center to get another red dot book ( if have time).
Have a very safe and wonderful holiday. See you in 2007.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.2 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
9.3.3 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect story
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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).
9.3.4 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.
Syllabus
December 18-22, 2006
Trimester II
Week Six
Monday, December 18, 2006
• Test over Vocabulary Four words.
• Finish listening to the short story “The Birds.”
• Go over color words from story.
• Discuss comparison/contrast Venn diagram.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
• Assessment over the story.
• Begin to show the film.
• Discuss note taking and summary writing.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
• Continue with “The Birds.”
• Discuss comparison/contrast from short story to movie.
• In lab on Thursday, to begin comparison/contrast essay.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
• In lab to do comparison/contrast essay.
• Hand out Vocabulary Five words.
Friday, December 22, 2006
• Continue working on comparison/contrast essay.
• Read news article “Hundreds of Birds Invade Home in California.”
• Go to media center to get another red dot book ( if have time).
Have a very safe and wonderful holiday. See you in 2007.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.2 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
9.3.3 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect story
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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).
9.3.4 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
English Lab
English Lab A
Syllabus
December 11-15, 2006
Trimester I
Week Five
Monday, December 11, 2006
• Tuesday we will finish typing paragraphs and checking compound sentences because we will be in the lab for Criterion Writing.
• Introduction to “The American Crisis, Number 1,” by Thomas Paine- pp. 21-24.
• Before reading the selection, you need to read the introduction and write a summary over it.
• The Literary Terms are page 22 need to be written on your Vocabulary sheet of new words and definitions.
• Complete the activities on page 22: “Reading on your Own,” Writing on your Own,” “Vocabulary Focus,” and “Think Before You Read.”
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
• In lab for Criterion Writing.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
• Vocabulary from selection :
tyranny, consolation, esteem, celestial, impious, infidel, relinquished, pretence, inevitable, martial, fortitude, and unlamented need to be written and defined on you “Word Study Sheet.”
• If have time, we will read the selection from American Crisis- pp. 23-24.
• Discuss the introduction from American Crisis.
• Go over vocabulary words and use them in a sentence.
• Go over the activities from page 22. SQR 3 reading strategy.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
• Continue with from American Crisis.
• Work on vocabulary words- defining, writing in sentences.
• We will work on Comprehension: Identifying Facts, Comprehension: Putting Ideas together, and Critical Thinking.
Friday, December 15, 2006
• Selection quiz over from American Crisis.
• Work on correcting essays.
• Grammar check.
• Discuss pamphlet project.
Power Objectives/Standards:
Vocabulary.
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer to characters or themes in literature or history.
Writing:
11.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, achievement of purpose, and mechanics.
11.5.4 Write historical investigation reports.
11.5.9 Write academic essays, such as a research report, a summary, an annotative bibliography that: includes accurate information from primary and secondary sources and excludes extraneous information uses technical terms and notations correctly.
11.2.1 Analyze both the features and the rhetorical (persuasive) devices of different types of public documents, such as policy statements, speeches, or debates, and the way in which authors use those features and devices.
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
Syllabus
December 11-15, 2006
Trimester I
Week Five
Monday, December 11, 2006
• Tuesday we will finish typing paragraphs and checking compound sentences because we will be in the lab for Criterion Writing.
• Introduction to “The American Crisis, Number 1,” by Thomas Paine- pp. 21-24.
• Before reading the selection, you need to read the introduction and write a summary over it.
• The Literary Terms are page 22 need to be written on your Vocabulary sheet of new words and definitions.
• Complete the activities on page 22: “Reading on your Own,” Writing on your Own,” “Vocabulary Focus,” and “Think Before You Read.”
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
• In lab for Criterion Writing.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
• Vocabulary from selection :
tyranny, consolation, esteem, celestial, impious, infidel, relinquished, pretence, inevitable, martial, fortitude, and unlamented need to be written and defined on you “Word Study Sheet.”
• If have time, we will read the selection from American Crisis- pp. 23-24.
• Discuss the introduction from American Crisis.
• Go over vocabulary words and use them in a sentence.
• Go over the activities from page 22. SQR 3 reading strategy.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
• Continue with from American Crisis.
• Work on vocabulary words- defining, writing in sentences.
• We will work on Comprehension: Identifying Facts, Comprehension: Putting Ideas together, and Critical Thinking.
Friday, December 15, 2006
• Selection quiz over from American Crisis.
• Work on correcting essays.
• Grammar check.
• Discuss pamphlet project.
Power Objectives/Standards:
Vocabulary.
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer to characters or themes in literature or history.
Writing:
11.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, achievement of purpose, and mechanics.
11.5.4 Write historical investigation reports.
11.5.9 Write academic essays, such as a research report, a summary, an annotative bibliography that: includes accurate information from primary and secondary sources and excludes extraneous information uses technical terms and notations correctly.
11.2.1 Analyze both the features and the rhetorical (persuasive) devices of different types of public documents, such as policy statements, speeches, or debates, and the way in which authors use those features and devices.
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
English 9A
English 9A
Syllabus
December 11-15, 2006
Trimester II
Week Five
Monday, December 11, 2006
• Hand out vocabulary four words. These are due on Wednesday; test is on Friday.
• We will work on literary terms. These can be found in the Handbook Section of your literature book. We will have a test over these on Thursday. We will go over these on Wednesday.
• Red dot book reading. Be sure to make up the list of questions using words from Bloom’s Taxonomy. Be sure to answer the questions.
• Read short story.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
• We will be in the lab today working on a Criterion Descriptive Write. You will need to cut and paste this in word so we can peer edit.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
• We will go over Vocabulary Four words.
• We will begin the short story “The Birds” today.
• We will begin the lesson with a reading strategy.
• You will get information over the story.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
• Today all red dot book questions will be due.
• All students will take a red dot book test.
• Reminder of Vocabulary Four test tomorrow.
• Continue with the short story “The Birds.”
Friday, December 15, 2006
• Finish the story “The Birds.”
• Read article from newspaper over topic and answer comprehension questions.
• Vocabulary Four test.
• Hand out Vocabulary Five words.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.2 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
9.3.3 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect story
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
Syllabus
December 11-15, 2006
Trimester II
Week Five
Monday, December 11, 2006
• Hand out vocabulary four words. These are due on Wednesday; test is on Friday.
• We will work on literary terms. These can be found in the Handbook Section of your literature book. We will have a test over these on Thursday. We will go over these on Wednesday.
• Red dot book reading. Be sure to make up the list of questions using words from Bloom’s Taxonomy. Be sure to answer the questions.
• Read short story.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
• We will be in the lab today working on a Criterion Descriptive Write. You will need to cut and paste this in word so we can peer edit.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
• We will go over Vocabulary Four words.
• We will begin the short story “The Birds” today.
• We will begin the lesson with a reading strategy.
• You will get information over the story.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
• Today all red dot book questions will be due.
• All students will take a red dot book test.
• Reminder of Vocabulary Four test tomorrow.
• Continue with the short story “The Birds.”
Friday, December 15, 2006
• Finish the story “The Birds.”
• Read article from newspaper over topic and answer comprehension questions.
• Vocabulary Four test.
• Hand out Vocabulary Five words.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.2 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
9.3.3 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect story
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
English 11 Honors
English 11 Honors
Syllabus
December 11-15, 2006
Trimester II
Week Five
Monday, December 11, 2006
• Test over the novel To Kill A Mockingbird.
• Hand out Vocabulary Four. We will go over words on Wednesday; the test is on Friday.
• Final Annotative Bibliographies are due on Monday, December 18.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
• We will be in lab for Criterion Writing.
• Transactional Reading Journal Writing #2 is due today.
• Discuss PowerPoint presentations.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
• Discuss vocabulary words.
• Discuss PowerPoint presentations if did not discuss on Tuesday.
• Discuss the film version of To Kill A Mockingbird.
• If have time, we will begin this; you will receive questions on “Looking Critically at Film.”
• Discuss the “Before Viewing Questions.”
Thursday, December 14, 2006
• To Kill A Mockingbird film.
• Discuss “During Viewing Questions.”
Friday, December 15, 2006
• Test over Vocabulary Four words.
• Transactional Reading Journal #3 due today.
• Finish/discuss To Kill A Mockingbird film.
• If have time, discuss “After Viewing Questions.”
• Work on PowerPoint Projects.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.2 Apply knowledge of roots and word parts from Greek and Latin to draw inferences about the meaning of vocabulary in literature or other subject areas.
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer to characters or themes in literature or history.
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.7 Develop presentations using clear research questions and creative and critical research strategies, such as conducting field studies, interviews, and experiments; researching oral histories; and using Internet sources
11.4.8 Use systematic strategies to organize and record information, such as anecdotal scripting or annotated bibliographies
Presentations:
11.7.17 Deliver oral reports on historical investigations that:
• use exposition, narration, description, persuasion, or some combination of those to support the thesis (the position on the topic).
• analyze several historical records of a single event, examining each perspective on the event.
• describe similarities and differences between research sources, using information derived from primary and secondary sources to support the presentation. include information on all relevant perspectives and consider the validity (accuracy and truthfulness) and reliability (consistency) of sources.
11.7.19 Deliver multimedia presentations that:
• combine text, images, and sound by incorporating information from a wide range of media, including films, newspapers, magazines, CD-ROMs, online information, television, videos, and electronic media-generated images.
• select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation.
• use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality.
• test the audience’s response and revise the presentation
Syllabus
December 11-15, 2006
Trimester II
Week Five
Monday, December 11, 2006
• Test over the novel To Kill A Mockingbird.
• Hand out Vocabulary Four. We will go over words on Wednesday; the test is on Friday.
• Final Annotative Bibliographies are due on Monday, December 18.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
• We will be in lab for Criterion Writing.
• Transactional Reading Journal Writing #2 is due today.
• Discuss PowerPoint presentations.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
• Discuss vocabulary words.
• Discuss PowerPoint presentations if did not discuss on Tuesday.
• Discuss the film version of To Kill A Mockingbird.
• If have time, we will begin this; you will receive questions on “Looking Critically at Film.”
• Discuss the “Before Viewing Questions.”
Thursday, December 14, 2006
• To Kill A Mockingbird film.
• Discuss “During Viewing Questions.”
Friday, December 15, 2006
• Test over Vocabulary Four words.
• Transactional Reading Journal #3 due today.
• Finish/discuss To Kill A Mockingbird film.
• If have time, discuss “After Viewing Questions.”
• Work on PowerPoint Projects.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.2 Apply knowledge of roots and word parts from Greek and Latin to draw inferences about the meaning of vocabulary in literature or other subject areas.
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer to characters or themes in literature or history.
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.7 Develop presentations using clear research questions and creative and critical research strategies, such as conducting field studies, interviews, and experiments; researching oral histories; and using Internet sources
11.4.8 Use systematic strategies to organize and record information, such as anecdotal scripting or annotated bibliographies
Presentations:
11.7.17 Deliver oral reports on historical investigations that:
• use exposition, narration, description, persuasion, or some combination of those to support the thesis (the position on the topic).
• analyze several historical records of a single event, examining each perspective on the event.
• describe similarities and differences between research sources, using information derived from primary and secondary sources to support the presentation. include information on all relevant perspectives and consider the validity (accuracy and truthfulness) and reliability (consistency) of sources.
11.7.19 Deliver multimedia presentations that:
• combine text, images, and sound by incorporating information from a wide range of media, including films, newspapers, magazines, CD-ROMs, online information, television, videos, and electronic media-generated images.
• select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation.
• use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality.
• test the audience’s response and revise the presentation
Monday, December 04, 2006
English Lab
English Lab
December 4-8, 2006
Trimester II
Week Four
Monday, December 04, 2006
• Write in journal.
• Introduction to Benjamin Franklin. Aphorisms on board. Answer questions about them
• Read pp. 15-16. Write vocabulary words and definitions.
• Show introduction to Benjamin Franklin.
• Taking notes strategy.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
• Summary writing over introduction.
• Read “Poor Richard’s Almanac” using reading strategy.
• Work on “Building Language Arts Skills.”
• Discuss research project.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
• Research material over “Poor Richard.”
• Work on outlines.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
• Introduce/discuss/chart information over “Poor Richard” and Benjamin Franklin.
• Continue with research. Discuss PowerPoint presentation.
• Test over Benjamin Franklin on Friday.
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Test over Benjamin Franklin.
• Work on PowerPoint/research.
• Read red dot books if have time.
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.
Reading
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.7 Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions (statements that take for granted something is true), beliefs, or intentions in a selection of literary works or essays on a topic.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the author’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
Writing Applications:
11.5.3 Write reflective compositions that:
• explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies, including narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.
• draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer’s important beliefs or generalizations about life.
Writing Applications:
11.5.9 Write academic essays, such as an analytical essay, a persuasive essay, a research report, a summary, an explanation, a description, or a literary analysis that:
• Develops a thesis.
• Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
• Includes accurate information from primary and secondary sources and excludes extraneous information.
• Makes valid inferences.
• Supports judgments with relevant and substantial evidence and well-chosen details.
• Uses technical terms and notations correctly.
• Provides a coherent conclusion.
December 4-8, 2006
Trimester II
Week Four
Monday, December 04, 2006
• Write in journal.
• Introduction to Benjamin Franklin. Aphorisms on board. Answer questions about them
• Read pp. 15-16. Write vocabulary words and definitions.
• Show introduction to Benjamin Franklin.
• Taking notes strategy.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
• Summary writing over introduction.
• Read “Poor Richard’s Almanac” using reading strategy.
• Work on “Building Language Arts Skills.”
• Discuss research project.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
• Research material over “Poor Richard.”
• Work on outlines.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
• Introduce/discuss/chart information over “Poor Richard” and Benjamin Franklin.
• Continue with research. Discuss PowerPoint presentation.
• Test over Benjamin Franklin on Friday.
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Test over Benjamin Franklin.
• Work on PowerPoint/research.
• Read red dot books if have time.
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.
Reading
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.7 Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions (statements that take for granted something is true), beliefs, or intentions in a selection of literary works or essays on a topic.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the author’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
Writing Applications:
11.5.3 Write reflective compositions that:
• explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies, including narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.
• draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer’s important beliefs or generalizations about life.
Writing Applications:
11.5.9 Write academic essays, such as an analytical essay, a persuasive essay, a research report, a summary, an explanation, a description, or a literary analysis that:
• Develops a thesis.
• Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
• Includes accurate information from primary and secondary sources and excludes extraneous information.
• Makes valid inferences.
• Supports judgments with relevant and substantial evidence and well-chosen details.
• Uses technical terms and notations correctly.
• Provides a coherent conclusion.
English 9A
English 9 A
December 4-8, 2006
Trimester II
Week Four
Monday, December 04, 2006
• Begin the unit over “Using Modifiers Correctly,” pp. 223-239 Chapter 17 in English Workshop books.
• Go over these in class.
• Review red dot book assignment. Begin reading each day.
• Hand out sheet over “Poison.” This is the problem solving sheet.
• Homework finish- modifiers.
• Vocabulary Four is due on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
• Read red dot books at beginning of hour.
• Continue with misplaced modifiers. Quiz over this on Thursday.
• Discuss the project.
• Update any red dot book material.
• Introduction to the short story “The Birds.”
• Read the story using reading strategy.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
• Read the first few minutes in class.
• Go over Vocabulary words. Test is on Friday.
• Review for misplaced modifier quiz.
• Begin “The Birds.”
Thursday, December 7, 2006
• Read the first few minutes.
• Quiz over misplaced modifiers.
• Continue with “The Birds.”
• Discuss comparison/contrast.
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Continue with “The Birds.”
• Red dot book reading.
• Vocabulary three test.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.2 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
9.3.3 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect story
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization
Red dot books are due on Wednesday, December 13, 2006
December 4-8, 2006
Trimester II
Week Four
Monday, December 04, 2006
• Begin the unit over “Using Modifiers Correctly,” pp. 223-239 Chapter 17 in English Workshop books.
• Go over these in class.
• Review red dot book assignment. Begin reading each day.
• Hand out sheet over “Poison.” This is the problem solving sheet.
• Homework finish- modifiers.
• Vocabulary Four is due on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
• Read red dot books at beginning of hour.
• Continue with misplaced modifiers. Quiz over this on Thursday.
• Discuss the project.
• Update any red dot book material.
• Introduction to the short story “The Birds.”
• Read the story using reading strategy.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
• Read the first few minutes in class.
• Go over Vocabulary words. Test is on Friday.
• Review for misplaced modifier quiz.
• Begin “The Birds.”
Thursday, December 7, 2006
• Read the first few minutes.
• Quiz over misplaced modifiers.
• Continue with “The Birds.”
• Discuss comparison/contrast.
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Continue with “The Birds.”
• Red dot book reading.
• Vocabulary three test.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.2 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
9.3.3 Explain how voice and the choice of a narrator affect story
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization
Red dot books are due on Wednesday, December 13, 2006
English 11 Honors
English 11 Honors
December 4-8, 2006
Trimester II
Week Four
Monday, December 04, 2006
• Introduction of Annotated Bibliography.
• Model with article “Out of Africa.”
• Vocabulary three words due on Wednesday with test on Friday.
• You must have articles from web site.
• To Kill A Mockingbird book talk on Friday. Test on Monday, December 11.
• Transactional Journal # 2 due on Tuesday, December 12.
• Final Transactional journal due on Friday, December 15.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
• Discuss Power Point project using research material.
• Read Ellison’s quotation on p. 67 and reflect over what it reveals about seeking an “examined life.”
• Show fine arts transparency “Ben Franklin” by David Martin. We will make predictions about Ben Franklin’s life.
• Read Introduction to Benjamin Franklin.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
• Go over vocabulary words for Lesson three.
• Continue/finish with Benjamin Franklin. Possible quiz on Thursday.
• Work/finish annotated bibliographies.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
• Quiz over Benjamin Franklin material.
• Work on Power Point presentations. These will be shown on Thursday, December 14, 2006.
• Finish any material we did not cover.
• To Kill a Mockingbird.
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Vocabulary three test.
• Book talk over To Kill A Mockingbird.
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.
Reading
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.7 Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions (statements that take for granted something is true), beliefs, or intentions in a selection of literary works or essays on a topic.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the author’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
Writing Applications:
11.5.3 Write reflective compositions that:
• explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies, including narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.
• draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer’s important beliefs or generalizations about life.
December 4-8, 2006
Trimester II
Week Four
Monday, December 04, 2006
• Introduction of Annotated Bibliography.
• Model with article “Out of Africa.”
• Vocabulary three words due on Wednesday with test on Friday.
• You must have articles from web site.
• To Kill A Mockingbird book talk on Friday. Test on Monday, December 11.
• Transactional Journal # 2 due on Tuesday, December 12.
• Final Transactional journal due on Friday, December 15.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
• Discuss Power Point project using research material.
• Read Ellison’s quotation on p. 67 and reflect over what it reveals about seeking an “examined life.”
• Show fine arts transparency “Ben Franklin” by David Martin. We will make predictions about Ben Franklin’s life.
• Read Introduction to Benjamin Franklin.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
• Go over vocabulary words for Lesson three.
• Continue/finish with Benjamin Franklin. Possible quiz on Thursday.
• Work/finish annotated bibliographies.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
• Quiz over Benjamin Franklin material.
• Work on Power Point presentations. These will be shown on Thursday, December 14, 2006.
• Finish any material we did not cover.
• To Kill a Mockingbird.
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Vocabulary three test.
• Book talk over To Kill A Mockingbird.
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.
Reading
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.7 Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions (statements that take for granted something is true), beliefs, or intentions in a selection of literary works or essays on a topic.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the author’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
Writing Applications:
11.5.3 Write reflective compositions that:
• explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies, including narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.
• draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer’s important beliefs or generalizations about life.
Monday, November 27, 2006
English Lab
English Lab
Syllabus
November 27- December 1, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• Go over grades.
• Review summary writing-practice this.
• Introduce “To My Dear and Loving Husband.”
• Write vocabulary words and definitions-go over these.
• Review poetic terms.
• You are to read and write a summary over the introduction about Anne Bradstreet and the poem. These are due on Tuesday.
• If have time, read and go over the poem and complete “After Reading the Selection.”
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• In lab to write criterion entry.
• Discuss/collect the summaries and attach to rubric.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• Work on outlining. We will use the material from Bradstreet.
• Selection quiz.
• Work on parallelism and pronouns.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• Introduction to Benjamin Franklin.
• Define aphorisms/ discuss if there are any from students’ countries/native language.
• Assign aphorisms. Go over them.
• Use outlining techniques for reading comprehension.
• You will select a quotation to write an essay.
• Discuss red dot books.
Friday, December 1, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• If ready, quiz over Ben Franklin and aphorisms.
• Red dot book reading/testing/ writing.
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.
Reading
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.7 Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions (statements that take for granted something is true), beliefs, or intentions in a selection of literary works or essays on a topic.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the author’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
Writing Applications:
11.5.3 Write reflective compositions that:
• explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies, including narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.
• draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer’s important beliefs or generalizations about life.
Syllabus
November 27- December 1, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• Go over grades.
• Review summary writing-practice this.
• Introduce “To My Dear and Loving Husband.”
• Write vocabulary words and definitions-go over these.
• Review poetic terms.
• You are to read and write a summary over the introduction about Anne Bradstreet and the poem. These are due on Tuesday.
• If have time, read and go over the poem and complete “After Reading the Selection.”
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• In lab to write criterion entry.
• Discuss/collect the summaries and attach to rubric.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• Work on outlining. We will use the material from Bradstreet.
• Selection quiz.
• Work on parallelism and pronouns.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• Introduction to Benjamin Franklin.
• Define aphorisms/ discuss if there are any from students’ countries/native language.
• Assign aphorisms. Go over them.
• Use outlining techniques for reading comprehension.
• You will select a quotation to write an essay.
• Discuss red dot books.
Friday, December 1, 2006
• Write in portfolios.
• If ready, quiz over Ben Franklin and aphorisms.
• Red dot book reading/testing/ writing.
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.
Reading
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.7 Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions (statements that take for granted something is true), beliefs, or intentions in a selection of literary works or essays on a topic.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the author’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
Writing Applications:
11.5.3 Write reflective compositions that:
• explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies, including narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.
• draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer’s important beliefs or generalizations about life.
English 11 Honors
English 11 Honors
Syllabus
November 27-December 1, 2006
Trimester II
Week Three
Monday, November 27, 2006
• To Kill A Mockingbird Check/discussion. Need to set due date for end of novel.
• Introduce Olaudah Equiano p. 56. Listen to the selection from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano pp. 57-65. Quiz on Tuesday.
• Hand out article over “Out of Africa.” You need to read and “talk to the text” for Wednesday. We will use this article for practicing annotative bibliographies.
• You might want to have some sort of rough draft or some thoughts over what your first Reading Transactional Journal might be.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• In lab to type first Reading Transactional Journal. Final is due on Friday attached to rubric.
• Quiz over from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano.
• Go over vocabulary 2 words today (if have time). Test is on Friday.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
• Test over Part I of To Kill A Mockingbird.
• Introduce annotative bibliography writing.
• Work with article “Out of Africa.”
Thursday, November 30, 2006
• Work on annotative bibliographies from web sites.
• Discuss project.
• Finish any work not covered.
Friday, December 1, 2006
• Test over vocabulary 2 words.
• Final Transactional Reading Journal #1 is due.
• Read To Kill A Mockingbird novel.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer to characters or themes in literature or history.
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.
Read and interpret autobiographical narratives
Identify Allusions
11.2.5 Analyze an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
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
Writing:
11.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, achievement of purpose, and mechanics.
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
11.4.5 Enhance meaning using rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy and the issuance of a call for action.
Syllabus
November 27-December 1, 2006
Trimester II
Week Three
Monday, November 27, 2006
• To Kill A Mockingbird Check/discussion. Need to set due date for end of novel.
• Introduce Olaudah Equiano p. 56. Listen to the selection from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano pp. 57-65. Quiz on Tuesday.
• Hand out article over “Out of Africa.” You need to read and “talk to the text” for Wednesday. We will use this article for practicing annotative bibliographies.
• You might want to have some sort of rough draft or some thoughts over what your first Reading Transactional Journal might be.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• In lab to type first Reading Transactional Journal. Final is due on Friday attached to rubric.
• Quiz over from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano.
• Go over vocabulary 2 words today (if have time). Test is on Friday.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
• Test over Part I of To Kill A Mockingbird.
• Introduce annotative bibliography writing.
• Work with article “Out of Africa.”
Thursday, November 30, 2006
• Work on annotative bibliographies from web sites.
• Discuss project.
• Finish any work not covered.
Friday, December 1, 2006
• Test over vocabulary 2 words.
• Final Transactional Reading Journal #1 is due.
• Read To Kill A Mockingbird novel.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer to characters or themes in literature or history.
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.
Read and interpret autobiographical narratives
Identify Allusions
11.2.5 Analyze an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
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
Writing:
11.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, achievement of purpose, and mechanics.
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
11.4.5 Enhance meaning using rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy and the issuance of a call for action.
English 9A
English 9 syllabus
November 27-December 1, 2006
Trimester II
Week Three
Monday, November 27, 2006
• Test over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• Remind/review information over the “I AM” poem. This is due on Tuesday.
• Introduction to Personal Narrative. Go over ideas. Rough draft is due tomorrow. We will be in lab on Tuesday to enter it.
• Vocabulary is due on Wednesday. Test is on Thursday.
• Reminder about red dot book tests/projects.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• Collect “I Am” poems; be sure to attach rubric.
• Type rough draft of Personal Narrative. Peer edit these on Thursday.
• Show grades.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
• Begin the short story “Poison.” Work on study guide. Quiz on Thursday.
• Work on “Rainbow Revision” on Personal Narratives.
• Go over Vocabulary Two words-quiz on Thursday.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
• Quiz over vocabulary 2 words.
• Quiz over the short story “Poison.”
• Hand out vocabulary three. This is due on Wednesday, December 6.
• Homework for Monday, December is Chapter 17- Using Modifiers Correctly- pp. 223-230.
Friday, December 1, 2006
• In-service for teachers.
• Periods 1 and 2 do not meet.
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: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.6 Analyze the trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past).
9.3.7 Determine character traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration.
9.3.8 Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, and ironies (the contrast between expectation and reality), in a text.
9.3.11 Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style, including the impact of diction and figurative language on tone, mood, and theme.
Writing: Processes
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
9.4.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.4.3 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization
Reminders:
Don’t forget to read red dot books.
Chapter on modifiers is due on Monday, December 4.
Due date is Tuesday, December 12, 2006
November 27-December 1, 2006
Trimester II
Week Three
Monday, November 27, 2006
• Test over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• Remind/review information over the “I AM” poem. This is due on Tuesday.
• Introduction to Personal Narrative. Go over ideas. Rough draft is due tomorrow. We will be in lab on Tuesday to enter it.
• Vocabulary is due on Wednesday. Test is on Thursday.
• Reminder about red dot book tests/projects.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• Collect “I Am” poems; be sure to attach rubric.
• Type rough draft of Personal Narrative. Peer edit these on Thursday.
• Show grades.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
• Begin the short story “Poison.” Work on study guide. Quiz on Thursday.
• Work on “Rainbow Revision” on Personal Narratives.
• Go over Vocabulary Two words-quiz on Thursday.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
• Quiz over vocabulary 2 words.
• Quiz over the short story “Poison.”
• Hand out vocabulary three. This is due on Wednesday, December 6.
• Homework for Monday, December is Chapter 17- Using Modifiers Correctly- pp. 223-230.
Friday, December 1, 2006
• In-service for teachers.
• Periods 1 and 2 do not meet.
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: Literary Response and Analysis
9.3.6 Analyze the trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past).
9.3.7 Determine character traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration.
9.3.8 Interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, and ironies (the contrast between expectation and reality), in a text.
9.3.11 Evaluate the aesthetic qualities of style, including the impact of diction and figurative language on tone, mood, and theme.
Writing: Processes
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
9.4.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.4.3 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
Writing: English Language Conventions
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.
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.
9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization
Reminders:
Don’t forget to read red dot books.
Chapter on modifiers is due on Monday, December 4.
Due date is Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
English 9A
English 9 A Syllabus
Mrs. Gifford
November 20-22, 2006
Trimester II- Week Two
Monday, November 20, 2006
• Red dot book tests will be on Monday, December 11. Red dot book projects are also due...
• Begin unit over “The Most Dangerous Game.” You need to complete the parts of study guide to the story. Review summary writing and reading strategies.
• Begin listening to the story and use the reading strategy “dialogue with text.”
• Finish “The Most Dangerous Game” for homework.
• Vocabulary word “Lesson Two” due on Tuesday-Test 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.
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• You will finish your first criterion writing.
• We will go over Vocabulary Two words. Test is on Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• Review study guide for “The Most Dangerous Game.” Quiz on Wednesday.
• Read your outside reading book each night.
• Introduction to Chapter 15 Verbs.
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.
9.3.6 Analyze and trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past).
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• We will review for the quiz “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• We will go over verbs.
• Quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• You will be introduced to the “I Am” poem for you and a character from “The Most Dangerous Game.” This is due on Tuesday, November 28.
Power Standards/Objectives
Evaluation and Revision
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.
Organization and Focus
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Dates to Remember:
• Red Dot Book test and project due on Monday, December 11, 2006
• “I Am” poems due on Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• Be sure to read your red dot books each night.
Mrs. Gifford
November 20-22, 2006
Trimester II- Week Two
Monday, November 20, 2006
• Red dot book tests will be on Monday, December 11. Red dot book projects are also due...
• Begin unit over “The Most Dangerous Game.” You need to complete the parts of study guide to the story. Review summary writing and reading strategies.
• Begin listening to the story and use the reading strategy “dialogue with text.”
• Finish “The Most Dangerous Game” for homework.
• Vocabulary word “Lesson Two” due on Tuesday-Test 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.
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• You will finish your first criterion writing.
• We will go over Vocabulary Two words. Test is on Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• Review study guide for “The Most Dangerous Game.” Quiz on Wednesday.
• Read your outside reading book each night.
• Introduction to Chapter 15 Verbs.
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.
9.3.6 Analyze and trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past).
9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot
9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• We will review for the quiz “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• We will go over verbs.
• Quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• You will be introduced to the “I Am” poem for you and a character from “The Most Dangerous Game.” This is due on Tuesday, November 28.
Power Standards/Objectives
Evaluation and Revision
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.
Organization and Focus
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Dates to Remember:
• Red Dot Book test and project due on Monday, December 11, 2006
• “I Am” poems due on Tuesday, November 28, 2006
• Be sure to read your red dot books each night.
English Lab
English Lab Syllabus
November 20-22, 2006
Trimester II
Week Two
Monday, November 20, 2006
• Go over vocabulary words for from The History pf Plymouth Plantation.
• Assign the reading and information that goes with it.
• Quiz over the selection and words tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• Review the selection.
• Quiz over the material.
• Work on grammar-adjectives/descriptive words.
• Check to make sure binders are organized.
• Criterion Writing #2.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• Introduction to poetry and literary terms.
• Complete the “Before You Read selection,” “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” pp. 10-11.
• Work on Comprehension strategies together.
Power Standards/objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer
to characters or themes in literature or history.
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.
11.2.3 Verify and clarify facts presented in several types of expository texts
11.2.4 Analyze an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.6 Use language in creative and vivid ways to establish a specific tone
11.4.5 Enhance meaning using rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy and the issuance of a call for action.
11.4.9 Use a computer to integrate databases, pictures and graphics, and spreadsheets into word-processed documents.
November 20-22, 2006
Trimester II
Week Two
Monday, November 20, 2006
• Go over vocabulary words for from The History pf Plymouth Plantation.
• Assign the reading and information that goes with it.
• Quiz over the selection and words tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• Review the selection.
• Quiz over the material.
• Work on grammar-adjectives/descriptive words.
• Check to make sure binders are organized.
• Criterion Writing #2.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• Introduction to poetry and literary terms.
• Complete the “Before You Read selection,” “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” pp. 10-11.
• Work on Comprehension strategies together.
Power Standards/objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
11.1.1 Understand unfamiliar words that refer
to characters or themes in literature or history.
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.
11.2.3 Verify and clarify facts presented in several types of expository texts
11.2.4 Analyze an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.6 Use language in creative and vivid ways to establish a specific tone
11.4.5 Enhance meaning using rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy and the issuance of a call for action.
11.4.9 Use a computer to integrate databases, pictures and graphics, and spreadsheets into word-processed documents.
English 11 Honors
English 11 Honors
Syllabus
November 20-22, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
• Discuss Wikispace and assignment.
• Hand out Annotated Bibliography information. Discuss assignment.
• Test over Vocabulary 1 Lesson.
• Discuss To Kill A Mockingbird assignments.
• Read pp. 3-19 for Tuesday-“The Beginnings.” Quiz on Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• In lab to type Criterion #2.
• Work on information over 1930s.
• Discuss “The Beginnings” material.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• Quiz over “The Beginnings.”
• Go over Vocabulary Lesson 2. Test is on Monday, November 27.
• Discuss To Kill A Mockingbird.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
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
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.6 Use language in creative and vivid ways to establish a specific tone
11.4.5 Enhance meaning using rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy and the issuance of a call for action.
11.4.9 Use a computer to integrate databases, pictures and graphics, and spreadsheets into word-processed documents.
Have a nice and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
Syllabus
November 20-22, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
• Discuss Wikispace and assignment.
• Hand out Annotated Bibliography information. Discuss assignment.
• Test over Vocabulary 1 Lesson.
• Discuss To Kill A Mockingbird assignments.
• Read pp. 3-19 for Tuesday-“The Beginnings.” Quiz on Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
• In lab to type Criterion #2.
• Work on information over 1930s.
• Discuss “The Beginnings” material.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
• Quiz over “The Beginnings.”
• Go over Vocabulary Lesson 2. Test is on Monday, November 27.
• Discuss To Kill A Mockingbird.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
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
11.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres, types of writings such as satire, parody, allegory, and pastoral that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres.
• Satire: using humor to point out weaknesses of people and society.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.6 Use language in creative and vivid ways to establish a specific tone
11.4.5 Enhance meaning using rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy and the issuance of a call for action.
11.4.9 Use a computer to integrate databases, pictures and graphics, and spreadsheets into word-processed documents.
Have a nice and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
English Lab
English Lab
Syllabus
Trimester II
Week One
Monday, November 13, 2006
• Welcome to class. Go over expectations/goals.
• Discuss steno pads and daily writing.
• Assign first writing.
• Distribute text. Go through it with them.
• Hand out sheet over Study Habit Survey.
• Hand out sheet over Criterion Writing.
• Hand out sheet over Portfolio organization.
• Portfolios are due on Tuesday.
• We will log into Criterion today.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
• We will be in the lab doing the first Criterion writing.
• Organize portfolio.
• Write in steno pads.
• Discuss DOL activities.
• Introduction to the literature book.
• Read and take notes over “How to use this book.”
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
• We will be in media center to get a red dot book. Be sure to enter book information in portfolio.
• Begin reading “Historical Background,” pp. 2-3. Share information in class.
• Go over Historical Background Activity in class. Check it together.
• We will begin “The History of Plymouth Plantation,” pp.4-5 in text. We will be looking for descriptive words-grammar check.
• You will write the vocabulary words and definitions in your portfolio. You will begin a writing assignment over this section.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
• We will go over the literature selection. There will be a quiz on Friday.
• Work on red dot books.
Friday, November 17, 2006
• Test over “The History of Plymouth Plantation.”
• Read outside reading books.
• Finish criterion writing if needed.
Syllabus
Trimester II
Week One
Monday, November 13, 2006
• Welcome to class. Go over expectations/goals.
• Discuss steno pads and daily writing.
• Assign first writing.
• Distribute text. Go through it with them.
• Hand out sheet over Study Habit Survey.
• Hand out sheet over Criterion Writing.
• Hand out sheet over Portfolio organization.
• Portfolios are due on Tuesday.
• We will log into Criterion today.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
• We will be in the lab doing the first Criterion writing.
• Organize portfolio.
• Write in steno pads.
• Discuss DOL activities.
• Introduction to the literature book.
• Read and take notes over “How to use this book.”
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
• We will be in media center to get a red dot book. Be sure to enter book information in portfolio.
• Begin reading “Historical Background,” pp. 2-3. Share information in class.
• Go over Historical Background Activity in class. Check it together.
• We will begin “The History of Plymouth Plantation,” pp.4-5 in text. We will be looking for descriptive words-grammar check.
• You will write the vocabulary words and definitions in your portfolio. You will begin a writing assignment over this section.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
• We will go over the literature selection. There will be a quiz on Friday.
• Work on red dot books.
Friday, November 17, 2006
• Test over “The History of Plymouth Plantation.”
• Read outside reading books.
• Finish criterion writing if needed.
English 11 Honors
English 11 Honors Syllabus
November 13-17, 2006
Trimester II
Week One
Monday, November 13, 2006
• Welcome to English 11.
• Classroom expectations/procedures.
• Distribute literature text.
• Distribute PHS School Improvement Handbook.
• Vocabulary One lesson-words due on Wednesday, November 15.
• Hand out sheet over Criterion writing. In lab tomorrow for first criterion writing. It is a 30 minute SAT prompt. You will be polishing this for a final draft essay.
• Log into Criterion in class.
• Wire Sculpture activity.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
• In lab today for 30 minute- first Criterion writing.
• Work on vocabulary one words if need.
• Answer questions about American Dream.
• Vocabulary pretest.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.6 Use language in creative and vivid ways to establish a specific tone
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
• Group activity over vocabulary words. Test is on Friday.
• Discuss “Wire Sculpture” activity.
• Discuss questions over American Dream.
• Discuss summary writing.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.4 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
Thursday, November 16, 2006
• In media center.
• Practice critical thinking/summary writing using articles on American Dream.
Power Standards/Objectives
11.2.4 Make reasonable assertions about an author’s arguments by using elements of the text to defend and clarify interpretations. Read and interpret autobiographical narratives
Identify Allusions
11.2.5 Analyze an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
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.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.5 Analyze or evaluate works of literary or cultural significance in history
11.3.3
Friday, November 17, 2006
• Test over vocabulary one words.
• Cue set over first assigned English 11 honors novel.
November 13-17, 2006
Trimester II
Week One
Monday, November 13, 2006
• Welcome to English 11.
• Classroom expectations/procedures.
• Distribute literature text.
• Distribute PHS School Improvement Handbook.
• Vocabulary One lesson-words due on Wednesday, November 15.
• Hand out sheet over Criterion writing. In lab tomorrow for first criterion writing. It is a 30 minute SAT prompt. You will be polishing this for a final draft essay.
• Log into Criterion in class.
• Wire Sculpture activity.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
• In lab today for 30 minute- first Criterion writing.
• Work on vocabulary one words if need.
• Answer questions about American Dream.
• Vocabulary pretest.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
Writing:
11.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers.
11.4.6 Use language in creative and vivid ways to establish a specific tone
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
• Group activity over vocabulary words. Test is on Friday.
• Discuss “Wire Sculpture” activity.
• Discuss questions over American Dream.
• Discuss summary writing.
Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary:
11.1.4 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences
Thursday, November 16, 2006
• In media center.
• Practice critical thinking/summary writing using articles on American Dream.
Power Standards/Objectives
11.2.4 Make reasonable assertions about an author’s arguments by using elements of the text to defend and clarify interpretations. Read and interpret autobiographical narratives
Identify Allusions
11.2.5 Analyze an author’s implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
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.
11.3.3 Analyze the ways in which irony, tone, mood, the author’s style, and the sound of language achieve specific rhetorical (communication) or aesthetic (artistic) purposes or both.
11.3.5 Analyze or evaluate works of literary or cultural significance in history
11.3.3
Friday, November 17, 2006
• Test over vocabulary one words.
• Cue set over first assigned English 11 honors novel.
English 9A
English 9A Syllabus
November 13-17, 2006
Week One
Trimester II
Monday, November 13, 2006
• Introduction to class- PowerPoint.
• Hand out information sheet for parent/guardian signature.
• Hand out syllabus.
• Hand out sheet for films-parent/guardian need to sign.
• Hand out red dot book information.
• Discuss three ring binder and tabs. Binders are due by Tuesday.
• Hand out textbooks and preview sheet.
• Hand out criterion writing information-we will be in lab on Wednesday.
• Hand out vocabulary one words. These are due on Wednesday. The words need to be written with definitions in your notebook.
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.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
• Organize binders today.
• Make seating chart.
• Discuss DOL (Daily Oral Language).
• Pretest over vocabulary words.
• Hand out Plymouth High School Improvement Handbooks and go over the information.
• Hand out first writing sample.
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.
Writing: Processes
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
• We will be in lab today for our first criterion writing. Please make sure you have your portfolio with you.
• After criterion, we will go over vocabulary one words. Test is on Friday, November 17.
Power Standards/objectives:
Writing: Processes
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
9.4.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.4.3 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and
mechanics.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
• Today we will be in the media center.
• You are to get a red dot book to read.
• Mr. Waymouth will give an introduction to the library.
• You need to complete library scavenger hunt sheet.
• Study for vocabulary one test which is tomorrow-Friday.
Power Standards/objectives:
Visit and become acquainted with media center.
Friday, November 17, 2006
• Vocabulary one test today.
• Review Literature Textbook Preview.
• If have time, introduction of the story “The Sniper.”
• Introduce “Reading Strategies” to use for the story.
Power Standards/objectives:
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.2.5 Analyze the trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past)
November 13-17, 2006
Week One
Trimester II
Monday, November 13, 2006
• Introduction to class- PowerPoint.
• Hand out information sheet for parent/guardian signature.
• Hand out syllabus.
• Hand out sheet for films-parent/guardian need to sign.
• Hand out red dot book information.
• Discuss three ring binder and tabs. Binders are due by Tuesday.
• Hand out textbooks and preview sheet.
• Hand out criterion writing information-we will be in lab on Wednesday.
• Hand out vocabulary one words. These are due on Wednesday. The words need to be written with definitions in your notebook.
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.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
• Organize binders today.
• Make seating chart.
• Discuss DOL (Daily Oral Language).
• Pretest over vocabulary words.
• Hand out Plymouth High School Improvement Handbooks and go over the information.
• Hand out first writing sample.
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.
Writing: Processes
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
• We will be in lab today for our first criterion writing. Please make sure you have your portfolio with you.
• After criterion, we will go over vocabulary one words. Test is on Friday, November 17.
Power Standards/objectives:
Writing: Processes
9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.
9.4.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers.
9.4.3 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and mechanics.
9.4.10 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning, clarity, content, and
mechanics.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
• Today we will be in the media center.
• You are to get a red dot book to read.
• Mr. Waymouth will give an introduction to the library.
• You need to complete library scavenger hunt sheet.
• Study for vocabulary one test which is tomorrow-Friday.
Power Standards/objectives:
Visit and become acquainted with media center.
Friday, November 17, 2006
• Vocabulary one test today.
• Review Literature Textbook Preview.
• If have time, introduction of the story “The Sniper.”
• Introduce “Reading Strategies” to use for the story.
Power Standards/objectives:
Reading: Literary Response and Analysis
9.2.5 Analyze the trace an author’s development of time and sequence, including the use of complex literary devices, such as foreshadowing (providing clues to future events) or flashbacks (interrupting the sequence of events to include information about an event that happened in the past)
Sunday, November 05, 2006
English 9A
English 9A
Syllabus
November 6-10, 2006
Trimester I-Second Six Weeks
Week Six
Monday, November 6, 2006
• Review and discuss final exam.
• Review vocabulary words lessons 6-9 for test on Wednesday.
• Discuss any make-up work.
• Continue with The Odyssey.
• Go over grammar not covered.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
• In lab today working on reflection.
• In class, continue with The Odyssey and grammar.
• Review for vocabulary test on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
• Test over vocabulary words and roots lessons 6-9.
• Correct paragraphs for usage, grammar, and punctuation errors.
• Complete grammar review.
• Study for exam if have time.
Thursday, November 9, 2006
• Period 1 English 9A exam.
Friday, November 10, 2006
• Period 2 English 9A exam.
Reminders:
• Be sure to hand in study guides for credit.
• Make sure all red dot books tests are made up.
• Make sure all business letters are turned in.
• Do not throw any vocabulary lessons away. You will use these for English 9B.
• Make sure you have your notebook with you on the first day of English 9B.
Good luck next trimester. I will not see any of you because I do not teach any English 9B classes. I enjoyed having all of you in class. If you need anything, just let me know.
Mrs. G.
Syllabus
November 6-10, 2006
Trimester I-Second Six Weeks
Week Six
Monday, November 6, 2006
• Review and discuss final exam.
• Review vocabulary words lessons 6-9 for test on Wednesday.
• Discuss any make-up work.
• Continue with The Odyssey.
• Go over grammar not covered.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
• In lab today working on reflection.
• In class, continue with The Odyssey and grammar.
• Review for vocabulary test on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
• Test over vocabulary words and roots lessons 6-9.
• Correct paragraphs for usage, grammar, and punctuation errors.
• Complete grammar review.
• Study for exam if have time.
Thursday, November 9, 2006
• Period 1 English 9A exam.
Friday, November 10, 2006
• Period 2 English 9A exam.
Reminders:
• Be sure to hand in study guides for credit.
• Make sure all red dot books tests are made up.
• Make sure all business letters are turned in.
• Do not throw any vocabulary lessons away. You will use these for English 9B.
• Make sure you have your notebook with you on the first day of English 9B.
Good luck next trimester. I will not see any of you because I do not teach any English 9B classes. I enjoyed having all of you in class. If you need anything, just let me know.
Mrs. G.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
English 9A
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
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
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