Sunday, September 17, 2006

Grade 11 - September 18 - September 26

Monday
Return/ review vocabulary quizzes
Class Discussion of Chapters 1-5 (Oral Quiz)
Homework:
Chapters 6-7
Develop:
2 Discussion Questions
1 Connection
1 Clarification Question
1 Well-Written Sentence

Let's have full class participation tomorrow!

Tuesday
Review Parts of Speech (This is a pre-assessment and will not count toward your grade)
Class Discussion of Chapters 6&7
Homework:
Read Chapters 8-10-due Thurs.
Develop a combination of four discussion questions, clarification questions, connections, and/or noteworthy sections

Wednesday:
Next 20 vocabulary words for TKM - Quiz next Wed.
Read & Discuss "Incident" by Countee Cullen
Homework:
Read chapters 8-10
Prepare the required items listed above for the discussion.

Thursday:
Class Discussion of 8-10 TKM
Practice taking dialectical notes
View video clip - if there is time
Homework:
Read Chapters 11 & 12
Complete Dialectical Notes w/ at least four quotes noted
Memorize "Incident" by Countee Cullen - due Monday
Complete a one-page reaction to the "N-Word" article in your journals

Friday:
Use dialectical notes & "4 Points" to discuss Chapters 8-10
Homework:
Memorize "Incident"

Monday:
Recite/ Write out memorized poem
Share reactions to article
Share dialectical notes for 11 & 12 TKM
Class discussion 11 & 12
Homework:
Read Chapters 13 & 14 - Complete dialectical notes
Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday

Tuesday:
Class Discussion Chapter 13
Scottsboro Article, Prereading (Generating Questions), Selective Highlighting
Homework:
Complete Reading/Highlighting Article
Study for vocabulary quiz

Wednesday:
Vocabulary Quiz/ School Pictures/Scottsboro Article Discussion

Thursday:
Vocabulary Quiz/School Pictures/Scottsboro Article Discussion

Friday:
Scottsboro Video
Homework: Duluth Lynching Article 3-2-1
3-Important Facts 2- Interesting Details 1-Question

Grade 10 September 18 - September 26

Monday
"The Lie"
In journals, react to the following: Who is lying in this story? What is the multi-layered meaning of the title? Use the term irony somewhere in your response.
Turn in Post-its from reading
Share journal responses (class discussion)
Is this good literature?
Homework:
Study vocabulary for Wednesday's quiz


Tuesday

Think/Pair/Share
Are there circumstances that warrent different treatment of children by parents? Can you think of any examples in your own family? Should parents treat all children in the same manner?
Essential vocabulary (Not on tomorrow's quiz)
Homework:
Add new words to your vocabulary section
Use Post-its when reading to keep track of your thoughts questions and ideas. Note passages that give evidence that proves whether or not you think Charle's mom was a good mother and if the men have been good sons?

Wednesday
Vocabulary Quiz
Periods 2&3: Class discussion- building meaning w/ "A Visit to Grandmother"
Period 8: Class Discussion w/ "Everyday Use"
Homework:
All classes are re-read the assigned story applying the new knowlege that came out of our class discussion.

Thursday

Return & review vocabulary quizzes
Dialectical journal practice
Homework: Periods 2 & 3 have until Friday to make revisions to the "Teenage Wasteland" Essay

Friday
CAPT Preassessment
Homework: Periods 2 & 3 Read "Everyday Use" & Complete Dialectical Journal
Perioad 8: Read "Initiation" & Complete Dialectical Journal

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Alanis Morisette "Ironic" - Wikipedia

Check out these links to see what people have to say about what is/ is not ironic in this song. What do you think?
http://fgk.hanau.net/articles/ironic.html
http://www.geocities.com/eirig/

Monday, September 11, 2006

Grade 10 - September 11 - September 15

Monday
Complete Reading of "Teenage Wasteland"
Class Discussion of story:
Who’s to Blame?
Compose a working thesis and plan essay
Homework:
Essay due Wednesday

Tuesday
Is this good literature?
Mini-lesson characterization/ worksheet (small groups) (page 41)
Homework: Paper due tomorrow
Finish Classwork

Wednesday
Mini-lesson: Incorporating Quotes
We will look at a student model and offer revision advise.
We will work in pairs to peer edit.
Homework: Final Draft due tomorrow!


Thursday

Exit/ Entrance Slips
In journals: Reflect on a time when you told a lie.
"The Lie" Vocabulary & Reading
Active Reading Strategy: Using Post-its to mark connections
Mini-lesson Irony
Homework:
Finish reading "The Lie." Use Post-its to keep track of connections while reading.
Complete vocabulary crossword puzze & add the new words to you vocab. section in your notebook.


Friday:

Alanis Morisette's "Ironic" - What is and isn't ironic in this song?
In journals, react to the following: Who is lying in this story? What is the multi-layered meaning of the title? Use the term irony somewhere in your response.
Turn in Post-its from reading
Share journal responses (class discussion)
Is this good literature?
No homework!

Grade 11 - September 11-September 15

Monday:“Meet Harper Lee” handout/ Novel Background Handout
Character Bookmark
Chapter One – Begin in class
Homework: “My Early School Days” – personal reflection
Think about a hated or much loved teacher, an incident that was particularly sad or funny and create the scene. (Due Tuesday)
Vocabulary Index cards due Wednesday, Quiz on Friday

Tuesday:
View Film Clip
Read Introduction Handout
Share "Early School Years" reflections
H/W: Chapter Two & Index Cards

Wednesday:
Period 5: Quiz - Chapters 1 & 2
View film clip
Discuss Chapters 1 & 2
Homework:
Read Chapter 3
Ongoing: Character Bookmark
*Vocabulary Quiz on Friday
Period 7: Quiz - Chapters 1 & 2
Discuss Chapters 1 & 2
Complete Character Trait Chart in small groups
Homework:
Read Chapter 3
Ongoing: Character Bookmark
*Vocabulary Quiz on Friday

Thursday:
Period 5- Complete Character Chart
Discuss Chapter 3
Read Chapter 4
Period 7 - Review character chart
Discuss Chapter 3
Read Chapter 4


Homework: (Periods 5 & 7)
Type 2 discussion questions, 1 clarification question, 1 connection, and note a sentence or two that you found to be well-written. (The main focus should be chapters 3 & 4, but you can bring up ideas & questions from the earlier chapters as well.) Be ready for a student-led discussion of the novel thus far.

Friday:
Vocabulary Quiz
Chapter 5 TKM
Student led discussion
H/W: Complete Chapter 5 (Be sure you have completed Thursday night's homework)

Friday, September 08, 2006

Wikipedia- Baba O'Riley

Here's what was found on wikipedia. Remeber that you can't always trust what is on here as anyone can post something as a fact.

Baba O'Riley

Here are some interpreatations of the song we listened to in class today prior to reading "Teenage Wasteland." What do you think the song is about?

Monday, September 04, 2006

Grade 11 – Class Syllabus 9/5 – 9/8

Tuesday, 9/5:
Article: “Why We Read” – Lawrence J. Cohen, PH.D
Selective Highlighting: What kinds of things can you get out of a good book? & How does Cohen distinguish “great books” from “beach books”?
In class journal: One page- What real people, characters, or authors have validated the best parts of me? *Update: Some classes were assigned to wite a reaction to the article instead.


Homework:
Interview a parent, friend, teacher, etc... Find out the criteria they use to classify a work of literature as “good.” (One paragraph)

Wednesday, 9/6:
Chalk Talk: “Good literature is…”
In class: Develop a personal definition of good literature
Homework: 1. Type up definition
2. Letter to Mrs. Baker/ Mrs. Dunn

Thursday, 9/7:
To Kill a Mockingbird
PowerPoint Novel Introduction
Chalk Talk/ Concept Web: Courage
What do you think characterizes a person who has courage?
What kinds of situations might call for courage?
Discuss Setting & Point of View
Homework:
1. Letter to Mrs. Baker
2. Index cards for first section of vocabulary words due Wednesday


Friday, 9/8:
“Meet Harper Lee” handout
Character Bookmark
Chapter One – Begin in class
Homework: “My Early School Days” – personal reflection
Think about a hated or much loved teacher, an incident that was particularly sad or funny and create the scene. (Due Tuesday)
Grade 10 Syllabus 9/5 – 9/8

Tuesday, 9/5:
Article: “Why We Read” – Lawrence J. Cohen, PH.D
Selective Highlighting: What kinds of things can you get out of a good book? & How does Cohen distinguish “great books” from “beach books”?
In class journal: One page- What real people, characters, or authors have validated the best parts of me? *Update: Some classes were assigned to wite a reaction to the article instead.


Homework:
Interview a parent, friend, teacher, etc... Find out the criteria they use to classify a work of literature as “good.” (One paragraph)


Wednesday, 9/6:
Chalk Talk: “Good literature is..."
In class: Develop a personal definition of good literature
Homework:
1. Type up definition
2. Letter to Mrs. Baker/ Mrs. Dunn

Thursday, 9/7:
Begin Short Story Unit – Focus on Parenting/ Family
"Teenage Wasteland” – Anne Tyler
“Baba O’Riley” – The Who
Vocabulary Worksheet
Reading Focus: Who’s to Blame? Use post-its to note sections to support your theory
Homework:
Letter to Mrs. Baker/ Mrs. Dunn

Friday, 9/8
Class Discussion of story:
Who’s to Blame?
Is this good literature?
Mini-lesson characterization/ worksheet (small groups) (page 41)
In Journal: Complete “A Personal Response” 1-4 (page 40)
Homework: Paper due Tuesday
Finish Classwork

Sunday, September 03, 2006

Welcome BHS Students! I am new to blogging, but I hope I can use this forum to post both daily and long term assignments. I'd also like to put links to sites that will enrich our study of various novels. If you have any ideas, please let me know! I'm looking foward to a great year! Mrs. Baker