Sunday, October 29, 2006

Grade 11 October 30-November 3

Moday, 10/30:
TKM/SAT ESSAY
Homework:
Read SAT Essay Article
3-Important facts
2-Suprising Details
1-Question to discuss in class

Tuesday, 10/31:
Review/ Return Test
Grade Printouts
Share 3-2-1
Homework:
Make-up work

Wednesday, 11/1:
Book Fair/Independent Novel
Homework:
Make-up work

Thursday, 11/2:
Teen Ink "Market Analysis"
Homework:
Independent Novel needed for Thursday

Friday 11/3:
Grammar Video
Homework:
Independent novel needed for Thursday

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Grade 11 - 10/16-10/27

October 16:
Complete viewing of trial scene, Complete Scottsboro Video
Chapter 20 in class
What do the children represent and stand for in this novel?
Vocabulary
Homework:
Index Cards
Chapter 21

October 17:
Chapter 22 in class
Homework:
Chapters 23 & 24
Note:
Is Boo as prisoner or refugee?


October 18 & 19:
Discuss Chapter 23: The Children's Reaction to the Verdict: "Only Children Weep..."
Compare Aunt Alexandra's views of people/folks w/ Scout & Jem's
Homework:
Complete 25 & 26

October 19:
Discuss Chapter 24: Irony & The Missionary Circle Meeting
Homework:
Write a one page paper about "Institutionalized Racism" citing examples from our society.
(This lesson skipped due to time constraints)

October 20:
Vocabulary Quiz
Video: The Verdict
Homework:
Newpaper Article covering Tom Robinson's Death
How has Scout changed/matured? Cite specific examples.

October 23:
Discuss the news of Tom's death (End of Chapter 24 & all of 25)
In class reading Chapter 26
Homework:
Complete 26 & 27
Make a list of predictions based on the tone of these these two chapters

October 24:
Discuss Predictions
Complete Chapters 28 & 29 in class
Homework:
Complete Novel
30 & 31

October 25:
Video Verdict-End
Homework:
List of 5 Possible Paper Topics/ Thesis Statements

October 26:
Novel Discussion
Paper Assignment
H/W: Study for Test

October 27:
TKM Unit Exam
H/W: Paper due Thursday

Grade 10: October 16 - November 3

*Please note that I will be adding additional classwork & homework assignments.

October 16:
Share “Boys & Girls” Responses and “Hair Vignettes
Figurative Language Notes
Read & Discuss 12-27
Homework:
Pages 29-38 & Response
Study Vocabulary

October 17:

Share Responses
Conferences w/ Mrs. Baker & Mrs. Dunn (“Moustache” Quiz & Dress Code Essay)
Homework:
39-52 & Response
Study Vocabulary

October 18:
Share Responses
Vocabulary Quiz
Homework:
53-64 & Response


October 19:
Author's Style Group Assignment Laptops & Smartboard
Homework:
Pages 65 – 73 & Response

October 20: (Shortened Classes)
Groups to finish assignment from yesterday
Figurative Language Quiz
Period 8- Vocab Quiz
Homework:
Pages 74-83 & Response


October 23:

REVISED PAPERS - "Moustache" & Dresscode are DUE BY TUESDAY, TOMORROW!
Groups to present information to the class about Cisnero's Style
Homework:
Pages 74-91 & Complete ONE Response (From either section)
Compose a vignette about your own life modeled after Sandra Cisneros's Style due Thursday

October 24:
Share Responses/Vignettes
Class discussion (two groups) up to 91
Homework:
Pages 92-102 & Response
Vignette due Thursday

October 25:
Complete Study Guide Questions
Homework:
Study Guide
Pages 103-110 & Response
Vignette due tomorrow

October 26:
Return Quizzes
Discussion of "Red Clowns"
Class divided into two groups to review the study guide
Homework:
Review novel & study guide for tomorrow's assessment

October 27:
Mango Street Test

October 30:
1. 15 Minutes to finish Mango Test
2. Review Assignment Sheet
3. Brainstorming: “What are the stories
of your life?”
Homework:
Complete brainstorming sheet
List the topic/theme of each of the four vignettes you plan to write. What will be the “tie that binds”?

October 31:
Computer Lab
Homework:
Personal Vignette Assignment
Research “El Dia de los Muertos”- One page, typed
Bring in something for the celebration

November 1:
“El Dia de los Muertos” Mexican Celebration
Homework:
BHS Writing Rubric- Put into your own words

November 2&3:
Computer Lab
Homework:
Personal Vignettes due Monday 11/6

November 6:
View student vignette samples
Label rhetorical questions, similes, metaphors, personification, repetition, alliteration, etc...
State Theme
Homework:
Option of revising
Final Draft/ Sharing of Vignettes Wednesday & Thursday

November 7: No School for Students

November 8 & 9:
Vignette Reading/ Sharing

November 10: No School

We will begin Black Boy next week!

Monday, October 02, 2006

Grade 11: October 3- October 6

Tuesday:
Complete Scottsboro Video
What additional information was gained from the video? What do you still want to know?
Share 3-2-1 Duluth Article
"Strangefruit" Billie Holiday
Exit slip: What significance do these events in our country's history have on you?
Homework:
Read to the end of Chapter 16

Wednesday:
Discuss mad dog episode in relation to the develoment of Atticus as a character
Gender Stereotypes & Chapter 13
Homework:
Bring in index cards
Read to the end of 16

Thursday:
Quiz Chapters 13-16
Next set of Vocab- Quiz Thursday
Homework:
Read up to Chapter 19 for Monday

Friday:
Discuss 13-16
Possibly "I Have a Dream"
Homework- To be added

Monday:
Quiz 17-19
Acting out courtroom scene- Mayella
Homework: To be added

Grade 10: October 3 - October 6

Tuesday:
Reading Quiz "The Moustache"
Read the Dave Barry column & write a one page reaction in your journals. How is this column like "The Moustache"?
Homework:
Prepare to discuss "The Moustache" in small groups tomorrow:
Develop:
2 Discussion questions
2 Clarification questions
1 Meaningful Connection
Write down and be prepared to share your thoughts on the theme, the meaning of the title, and symbolism.


Wednesday:
Small group discussions
Exit slip: How was your interpretation of the story deepened through today's discussion? Explain any difficulties that you had interpreting this story.
Overview of dress code letter to the editor assignment
Marginal notes mini-lesson: How can marginal notes save you time and help you organize your letter?
Mini-lesson audience, especially source # 3
Homework: Interview a parent, friend, etc...about his/her views on school dress codes

Thursday:
Reading, highlighting, marginal notes for all sources
Homework:
Complete reading, highlighting, and marginal notetaking
Important for tomorrow's lesson

Friday:
Using the graphic organizer: Does it help you? If not, what will you use in its place?
Essay to be written in class and finished for homework
H option- Elements of Persuasion Mini-lesson ???
Homework:
Type letter and bring on Monday