Biotech English 9 Honors
Daily In-class Agendas
Monday, August 16th:
1. Introductions/Name Tags/Name cards
2. Summer Reading Test
3. Outside Reading Test
4. Homework Policy and Directions
Homework:
1. Write or type a letter to Ms. Kahrs Emigh - Due tomorrow, Tuesday,
2. Buy a composition book -- due Friday.
Tuesday, August 17th
1. HW check and revision suggestions - add details!
2. First 1/2 of grammar diagnostic
3. Syllabus Preview
4. MDG research topics - preview
Homework:
1. Write or type a REVISED 2nd draft of your letter - Due
tomorrow, Wednesday
2. Have parent/guardian read and sign syllabus --due this Friday
Wednesday, August 18th
1. HW check and 2nd revision suggestions - Readability
2. Grammar diagnostic
3. Library - text books
4. Word Study #1 - From Most Dangerous Game
Homework:
1. Write or type an IMPROVED 3rd draft of your letter - use http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/fry/fry2.html for help. Due Thursday.
2. Read first 8 pages of "The Most Dangerous Game" - due tomrorow.
Thursday, August 19th
1. HW check and 3rd revision --Writing Rubric
2. Reading Diagnostic
3. Speech Proficiency Rubric
4. Most Dangerous Game review
Homework:
1. Write or type 4th draft of letter --optional -- Due tomorrow,
Friday .
2. Read the rest of "The Most Dangerous Game" -- Due tomorrow.
3. Study word study words
4. Bring composition book -- due tomorrow, Friday
5. Bring signed syllabus -- due tomorow, Friday
Friday, August 20th
1. Letter Self Evaluation
2. Notebook directions
3. Speech Proficiency rubric
4. Research Presentations
5. Most Dangerous Game Quiz
6. Word Study List #2
Homework
1. Read "Can Animals Think" - due Monday.
2. Research your topic -- find 10 facts from at least 2 different sources, cite them and create a Works Cited Page
DO NOT READ BEYOND THIS POINT -- It will make NO sense to you!
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It's Finals Week!
Monday, March 1, 2010
1. Finish Odyssey Book Presentations
2. Vocab review: Word Study Stories
3. Odyssey Review #2
HW: -- No formal homework this week!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
1. Grammar Review - Phrases and Sentence Types
2. Reading Final Exam
3. Odyssey Visual Representation continued
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
1. Multiple Choice Test Preview
2. ORB final exam
Thursday, March 4, 2010
1. Odyssey Multiple Choice Final -60 minutes
2. Timed Essay - 60 minutes
Friday, March 5, 2010
-No class -- 4th and 3rd period finals
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Monday, February 22, 2010
1. CW: Sentence types practice
2. Word Study #2 from the Odyssey
3. Raisin in the Sun Essay Helpful Hints
4. Continue Odyssey visual representation
5. Prepare Group Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. Read Book 23 of The Odyssey - use questions to guide
your reading
2. turn in Perfected Raisin in the Sun Essay tomorrow! -- optional
but HIGHLY recommended!
3. Read ORB
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
1. SSR/Mini Conferences
2. Raisin in the Sun Self Score
3. CW: Sentence Types Practice
4. Begin Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. Write a summary of Book 23 using 5 NEW word study words
2. Read ORB
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
1. Grammar Review
2. Continue Presentations
HW:
1. In HW: Label the parts of speech and sentence parts from your
first sentence from last night's homework. Label all of the
phrases in your summary. Label all of the sentences.
2. Read ORB -- you need at LEAST 500 pages by Wednesday,
March 3rd!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. Odyssey Review #1
3. Complete Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. In HW: Create a study guide for the final exam
2. Read ORB
Friday, February 26, 2010
1. District Final Exam - 60 minutes
2. Odyssey Visual Representation continued
HW:
1. Prepare for your finals!
2. Read your ORB.
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Monday – February 15, 2010 - HOLIDAY
Tuesday – February 15, 2010
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. CW: Preview clauses and sentence types.
3. continue Odyssey Book Presentations.
HW:
1. Read Books 11 and 12 of Odyssey.
2. Answer 2 ?'s from the Odyssey questions for EACH book
(1,5,8,9,and 10 ) -- that's 10 answers in all .
3. Read ORB
Wednesday – February 16, 2010
1. Odyssey Book 1 - 11 quiz
2. Take Clause/Sentence types Notes.
3. FINISH! Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. Read Books 12 and 16 of the Odyssey -- use the chapter questions as a guide to your reading.
2. Write an insightful paragraph about a unique moderan
allusion to the Odyssey -- HINT: don't pick the van!
3. Read ORB
Thursday – February 17, 2010
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. Practice using different sentence types.
3. Odyssey Books Review-
HW:
1. Read Book 17 of The Odyssey.
2. Label the sentences in last night's paragraph (simple,
compound, complex, compound/complex)
3. Read ORB
Friday – October 2, 2009
1. Update Assignment Log.
2. CW: Odyssey Presentation Reflection
3. Odyssey Visual Representation
HW:
1. read Books 21 - 22 of The Odyssey
2. Work on Raisin in the Sun Essay - due
TUESDAY, February 23rd
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 –
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. CW: Grammar Review - Parts of Speech; Sentence Parts; Phrases
3. ORB Midterm
4. Begin Odyssey Presentations.
HW:
1. Read book 5 of the Odyssey - come to class ready to ask at least 4
level 2 questions about Book 5.
2. Read ORB every night – you should have 275 or more pages read so far.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
1. SSR
2. CW: Grammar Review
3. Review Books One and Five of The Odyssey
Homework:
1. Read book 8 [end only] and book 9 of the Odyssey. Come to class ready to ask at
least 2 level 3 questions.
2. Read SSR book
Thursday, February 11, 2010 –
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. Continue Odyssey Presentations.
3. Review Books 1, 5, 8, 9 of The Odyssey.
Homework
Friday, February 12, 2010 –
1. Complete Assignment Log.
2. Review Raisin in the Sun Essay
3. Complete Odyssey Presentations
Homework
1. Revise Raisin in the Sun Essay using the rubric! Due Tuesday, February 16th
2. Read SSR
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Monday, February 1, 2010
1. Anthem Exam Review
2. CW: Phrases Pretest
3. Notes: Word Study #4 - from The Odyssey
4. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Write a paragraph explaining the importance of one
allusion from Helen of 86th street. Use ANY 5 or
more word study words.
2. Read ORB!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. HW check
3. Notes: Phrase types
4. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Use 5 of this week's word study words in sentences
containing each type of phrase (gerund, participle,
infinitive, prepositional, appositive)
2. Start revising Anthem essay -- due on Friday!
3. Read a summary of The Odyssey - either at
www.sparksnotes.com or from your Mythology book. - Be prepared to discuss!
4. SSR!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
1. Odyssey Preview
2. HW Check + Phrase Practice (CW)
3. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Write a summary of the Odyssey using 5+ NEW word study
words.
2. Read ORB
Thursday, February 4, 2010
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. CW: Phrase Practice
3. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Turn in revised Anthem essay tomorrow!
2. Read ORB
Friday, February 5, 2010
1. Update Assignment Log
2. Peer Score Anthem revisions
3. CW: Oral Presentation Progress Reflection
4. The Odyssey begins -- cast of characters
Homework:
1. Work on Odyssey PowerPoint - schedule here:
2. Read Book 1 of The Odyssey
3. Read ORB
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Monday: January 25, 2010
1. Reflective Essay Self Score - by Rubric
2. CW: Sentence Parts Practice
3. Notes: Word Study #3 from "Helen of 86th Street"
4. Complete Anthem Presentations
Homework
1. Use ANY 10 word study words in a paragraph of a topic of
YOUR CHOOSING!
2. Read Chapter 9 of Anthem - be prepared for quiz!
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Tuesday
1. SSR/Mini Conferences
2. CW: Anthem Review - Chapters 1 - 9
3. Notes: Helen Dictionary
Homework:
1. Read Chapter 10 of Anthem.
2. In HW: Write a paragraph analyzing one literary element from Anthem.
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Wednesday
1. CW: Sentence Parts Practice #2 w/ 2 o'clock partner
2. Word Study Practice
3. Anthem Chapter 1 - 10 review
Homework:
1. read Chapter 11 of Anthem
2. Make a chart of your word study words:
(noun verb neither both)
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Thursday, January 28 - Minimum day!
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. Anthem Exam Preview
3. CW: Phrases Preview
Homework:
1. Finish reading Anthem. Test is tomorrow, so STUDY!
2. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Friday
1. Update Assignment Log
2. Anthem Exam:
a. Part I - Multiple Choice
b. Part II - Timed Essay
Homework:
1. Read "Helen of 86th Street" from your lit book.
2. Work on Helen Powerpoint if you did NOT present for Anthem
3. Read ORB
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
1. Take Anthem Ch. 1 and 2 Quiz
2. Notes: Obtain Word Study #2 from Anthem
3. Prepare Anthem Presentations
Homework:
1. Use 10 word study words in a well written sentences explaining concepts (e.g. plot,
setting, characters, theme, irony, etc) from Chapter 1 and 2 of Anthem.
2. Complete Anthem Power Point Presentation. Email it to me or bring it on a flash
drive.
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Wednesday–
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. Self and Peer Edit Vivid Memory Essay using rubric
3. CW: Sentence Parts pre-test.
4. Notes: Sentence Parts
5. Begin Anthem Presentations
Homework
1. Read Chapters 3-4 of Anthem.
2. Create a Sentence part chart from your WS sentence HW from last night.
3. Revise Reflective Essay - due FRIDAY!
4. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Thursday–
1. Chapter 3 and 4 Quiz
2. Continue Anthem Presentations
3. Library: Orientation
Homework:
1. Read Chapters 5 - 6 of Anthem
2. Write 2 Level II questions for Chapters 1 through 6
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Friday –
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. CW:Write self evaluation reflection for upcoming progress
report grade.
3. Notes: Sentence Parts
4. Complete Anthem Presentations
Homework:
1. Read Chapters 7 - 8 in Anthem.
2. Read ORB nightly!
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Monday, January 11 –
1. Complete Grammar Diagnostic
2. CW: Speech Proficiency Rubric
3. Notes: Write and define word study words from MDG
4. Complete Research Presentations and present them
Homework:
1. Use 10 word study words in a well written paragraph
describing your weekend.
2. Read Outside Reading Book (ORB) – 10 or more pages nightly
Tuesday- Januay 12–
1. Take "Can Animals Think" quiz.
2. Begin Presentations
3. CW: Parts of Speech "Test"
4. Notes: Parts of Speech
Homework:
1. Read "Thank you, M'am"
2. Make a chart of your word study words:
Nouns/Verbs/Adjectives/Adverbs
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Wednesday - January 13 –
1. Complete Presentations
2. Notes: Preview Outside Reading Options
3. CW: Summary Writing Practice
4. Autobiographical Narrative Freewrite
Homework:
1. Write a first draft from your in-class freewrite
2. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly.
Thursday- January 14 –
1. Notes: Parts of Speech Notes
2. CW: Parts of Speech Practice w/ partner
3. Revise Autobiographical Narrative essay
4. Continue Presentations
Homework:
1. Use the words “cake”, “reprimand” and “water” in three
sentences EACH – once as a noun, once as a verb and once as an
adjective = 9 sentences total.
2. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
3. Write 2nd draft of auto bio narrative
4. Read Chapter 1 of Anthem.
5. Study parts of speech and word study - quiz tomorrow!
Friday- January 15 –
1. Complete Assignment Log.
2. CW: Write self evaluation paragraph.
3. Take Parts of Speech/ Word Study Quiz.
4. Library - choose new ORBs (Outside Reading Books) .
Homework:
1. Revise autobio narrative essay -optional
2. Read Chapter 2 of Anthem
3. Create PowerPoint for your Anthem Research topic
4. Read ORB every night! 50 or more pages a week!
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Monday, January 4th:
1. Introductions/Name Tags/Name cards
2. Summer Reading Test
3. Outside Reading Test
4. Homework Policy and Directions
Homework:
1. Write or type a letter to Ms. Kahrs Emigh - Due tomorrow, Tuesday,
2. Buy a composition book -- due Friday.
Tuesday, January 5th
1. HW check and revision suggestions - add details!
2. First 1/2 of grammar diagnostic
3. Library --get text books
4. MDG research topics - preview and Power points
Homework:
1. Write or type a REVISED 2nd draft of your letter - Due
tomorrow, Wednesday
2. Email me your 2nd draft.
3. Have parent/guardian read and sign syllabus --due this Friday
4. Read First 5 pages of "The Most Dangerous Game" - Due
tomorrow, Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 6th
1. HW check and 2nd revision suggestions - Readability
2. Gerammar diagnostic
3. Word Study #1 - From Most Dangerous Game
Homework:
1. Write or type an IMPROVED 3rd draft of your letter - use http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/fry/fry2.html for help. Due Thursday.
2. Read next 5 pages of "The Most Dangerous Game" - due tomrorow.
Thursday, Januray 7th
1. HW check and 3rd revision --Writing Rubric
2. Reading Diagnostic
3. Speech Proficiency Rubric
4. Most Dangerous Game review
Homework:
1. Write or type 4th draft of letter --optional -- Due tomorrow,
Friday .
2. Read the rest of "The Most Dangerous Game" -- Due tomorrow.
3. Study word study words
4. Bring composition book -- due tomorrow, Friday
5. Bring signed syllabus -- due tomorow, Friday
Friday, Januray 8th
1. Letter Self Evaluation
2. Notebook directions
3. Speech Proficiency rubric
4. Research Presentations
5. Most Dangerous Game Quiz
6. Word Study List #2
Homework
1. Read "Can Animals Think" - due Monday.
2. Research your topic -- find 10 facts from at least 2 different sources, cite them and create a Works Cited Pag
1. Introductions/Name Tags/Name cards
2. Summer Reading Test
3. Outside Reading Test
4. Homework Policy and Directions
Homework:
1. Write or type a letter to Ms. Kahrs Emigh - Due tomorrow, Tuesday,
2. Buy a composition book -- due Friday.
Tuesday, August 17th
1. HW check and revision suggestions - add details!
2. First 1/2 of grammar diagnostic
3. Syllabus Preview
4. MDG research topics - preview
Homework:
1. Write or type a REVISED 2nd draft of your letter - Due
tomorrow, Wednesday
2. Have parent/guardian read and sign syllabus --due this Friday
Wednesday, August 18th
1. HW check and 2nd revision suggestions - Readability
2. Grammar diagnostic
3. Library - text books
4. Word Study #1 - From Most Dangerous Game
Homework:
1. Write or type an IMPROVED 3rd draft of your letter - use http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/fry/fry2.html for help. Due Thursday.
2. Read first 8 pages of "The Most Dangerous Game" - due tomrorow.
Thursday, August 19th
1. HW check and 3rd revision --Writing Rubric
2. Reading Diagnostic
3. Speech Proficiency Rubric
4. Most Dangerous Game review
Homework:
1. Write or type 4th draft of letter --optional -- Due tomorrow,
Friday .
2. Read the rest of "The Most Dangerous Game" -- Due tomorrow.
3. Study word study words
4. Bring composition book -- due tomorrow, Friday
5. Bring signed syllabus -- due tomorow, Friday
Friday, August 20th
1. Letter Self Evaluation
2. Notebook directions
3. Speech Proficiency rubric
4. Research Presentations
5. Most Dangerous Game Quiz
6. Word Study List #2
Homework
1. Read "Can Animals Think" - due Monday.
2. Research your topic -- find 10 facts from at least 2 different sources, cite them and create a Works Cited Page
DO NOT READ BEYOND THIS POINT -- It will make NO sense to you!
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It's Finals Week!
Monday, March 1, 2010
1. Finish Odyssey Book Presentations
2. Vocab review: Word Study Stories
3. Odyssey Review #2
HW: -- No formal homework this week!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
1. Grammar Review - Phrases and Sentence Types
2. Reading Final Exam
3. Odyssey Visual Representation continued
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
1. Multiple Choice Test Preview
2. ORB final exam
Thursday, March 4, 2010
1. Odyssey Multiple Choice Final -60 minutes
2. Timed Essay - 60 minutes
Friday, March 5, 2010
-No class -- 4th and 3rd period finals
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Monday, February 22, 2010
1. CW: Sentence types practice
2. Word Study #2 from the Odyssey
3. Raisin in the Sun Essay Helpful Hints
4. Continue Odyssey visual representation
5. Prepare Group Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. Read Book 23 of The Odyssey - use questions to guide
your reading
2. turn in Perfected Raisin in the Sun Essay tomorrow! -- optional
but HIGHLY recommended!
3. Read ORB
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
1. SSR/Mini Conferences
2. Raisin in the Sun Self Score
3. CW: Sentence Types Practice
4. Begin Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. Write a summary of Book 23 using 5 NEW word study words
2. Read ORB
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
1. Grammar Review
2. Continue Presentations
HW:
1. In HW: Label the parts of speech and sentence parts from your
first sentence from last night's homework. Label all of the
phrases in your summary. Label all of the sentences.
2. Read ORB -- you need at LEAST 500 pages by Wednesday,
March 3rd!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. Odyssey Review #1
3. Complete Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. In HW: Create a study guide for the final exam
2. Read ORB
Friday, February 26, 2010
1. District Final Exam - 60 minutes
2. Odyssey Visual Representation continued
HW:
1. Prepare for your finals!
2. Read your ORB.
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Monday – February 15, 2010 - HOLIDAY
Tuesday – February 15, 2010
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. CW: Preview clauses and sentence types.
3. continue Odyssey Book Presentations.
HW:
1. Read Books 11 and 12 of Odyssey.
2. Answer 2 ?'s from the Odyssey questions for EACH book
(1,5,8,9,and 10 ) -- that's 10 answers in all .
3. Read ORB
Wednesday – February 16, 2010
1. Odyssey Book 1 - 11 quiz
2. Take Clause/Sentence types Notes.
3. FINISH! Odyssey Book Presentations
HW:
1. Read Books 12 and 16 of the Odyssey -- use the chapter questions as a guide to your reading.
2. Write an insightful paragraph about a unique moderan
allusion to the Odyssey -- HINT: don't pick the van!
3. Read ORB
Thursday – February 17, 2010
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. Practice using different sentence types.
3. Odyssey Books Review-
HW:
1. Read Book 17 of The Odyssey.
2. Label the sentences in last night's paragraph (simple,
compound, complex, compound/complex)
3. Read ORB
Friday – October 2, 2009
1. Update Assignment Log.
2. CW: Odyssey Presentation Reflection
3. Odyssey Visual Representation
HW:
1. read Books 21 - 22 of The Odyssey
2. Work on Raisin in the Sun Essay - due
TUESDAY, February 23rd
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 –
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. CW: Grammar Review - Parts of Speech; Sentence Parts; Phrases
3. ORB Midterm
4. Begin Odyssey Presentations.
HW:
1. Read book 5 of the Odyssey - come to class ready to ask at least 4
level 2 questions about Book 5.
2. Read ORB every night – you should have 275 or more pages read so far.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
1. SSR
2. CW: Grammar Review
3. Review Books One and Five of The Odyssey
Homework:
1. Read book 8 [end only] and book 9 of the Odyssey. Come to class ready to ask at
least 2 level 3 questions.
2. Read SSR book
Thursday, February 11, 2010 –
1. SSR / mini conferences.
2. Continue Odyssey Presentations.
3. Review Books 1, 5, 8, 9 of The Odyssey.
Homework
- Read book 10 of the Odyssey. Write 2 level II questions for books 1,5,8,9,and 10 (total of 10 questions).
2. Read SSR
Friday, February 12, 2010 –
1. Complete Assignment Log.
2. Review Raisin in the Sun Essay
3. Complete Odyssey Presentations
Homework
1. Revise Raisin in the Sun Essay using the rubric! Due Tuesday, February 16th
2. Read SSR
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Monday, February 1, 2010
1. Anthem Exam Review
2. CW: Phrases Pretest
3. Notes: Word Study #4 - from The Odyssey
4. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Write a paragraph explaining the importance of one
allusion from Helen of 86th street. Use ANY 5 or
more word study words.
2. Read ORB!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. HW check
3. Notes: Phrase types
4. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Use 5 of this week's word study words in sentences
containing each type of phrase (gerund, participle,
infinitive, prepositional, appositive)
2. Start revising Anthem essay -- due on Friday!
3. Read a summary of The Odyssey - either at
www.sparksnotes.com or from your Mythology book. - Be prepared to discuss!
4. SSR!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
1. Odyssey Preview
2. HW Check + Phrase Practice (CW)
3. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Write a summary of the Odyssey using 5+ NEW word study
words.
2. Read ORB
Thursday, February 4, 2010
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. CW: Phrase Practice
3. Helen Presentations
Homework:
1. Turn in revised Anthem essay tomorrow!
2. Read ORB
Friday, February 5, 2010
1. Update Assignment Log
2. Peer Score Anthem revisions
3. CW: Oral Presentation Progress Reflection
4. The Odyssey begins -- cast of characters
Homework:
1. Work on Odyssey PowerPoint - schedule here:
2. Read Book 1 of The Odyssey
3. Read ORB
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Monday: January 25, 2010
1. Reflective Essay Self Score - by Rubric
2. CW: Sentence Parts Practice
3. Notes: Word Study #3 from "Helen of 86th Street"
4. Complete Anthem Presentations
Homework
1. Use ANY 10 word study words in a paragraph of a topic of
YOUR CHOOSING!
2. Read Chapter 9 of Anthem - be prepared for quiz!
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Tuesday
1. SSR/Mini Conferences
2. CW: Anthem Review - Chapters 1 - 9
3. Notes: Helen Dictionary
Homework:
1. Read Chapter 10 of Anthem.
2. In HW: Write a paragraph analyzing one literary element from Anthem.
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Wednesday
1. CW: Sentence Parts Practice #2 w/ 2 o'clock partner
2. Word Study Practice
3. Anthem Chapter 1 - 10 review
Homework:
1. read Chapter 11 of Anthem
2. Make a chart of your word study words:
(noun verb neither both)
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Thursday, January 28 - Minimum day!
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. Anthem Exam Preview
3. CW: Phrases Preview
Homework:
1. Finish reading Anthem. Test is tomorrow, so STUDY!
2. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Friday
1. Update Assignment Log
2. Anthem Exam:
a. Part I - Multiple Choice
b. Part II - Timed Essay
Homework:
1. Read "Helen of 86th Street" from your lit book.
2. Work on Helen Powerpoint if you did NOT present for Anthem
3. Read ORB
==================================================================================
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
1. Take Anthem Ch. 1 and 2 Quiz
2. Notes: Obtain Word Study #2 from Anthem
3. Prepare Anthem Presentations
Homework:
1. Use 10 word study words in a well written sentences explaining concepts (e.g. plot,
setting, characters, theme, irony, etc) from Chapter 1 and 2 of Anthem.
2. Complete Anthem Power Point Presentation. Email it to me or bring it on a flash
drive.
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Wednesday–
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. Self and Peer Edit Vivid Memory Essay using rubric
3. CW: Sentence Parts pre-test.
4. Notes: Sentence Parts
5. Begin Anthem Presentations
Homework
1. Read Chapters 3-4 of Anthem.
2. Create a Sentence part chart from your WS sentence HW from last night.
3. Revise Reflective Essay - due FRIDAY!
4. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Thursday–
1. Chapter 3 and 4 Quiz
2. Continue Anthem Presentations
3. Library: Orientation
Homework:
1. Read Chapters 5 - 6 of Anthem
2. Write 2 Level II questions for Chapters 1 through 6
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Friday –
1. SSR/Mini conferences
2. CW:Write self evaluation reflection for upcoming progress
report grade.
3. Notes: Sentence Parts
4. Complete Anthem Presentations
Homework:
1. Read Chapters 7 - 8 in Anthem.
2. Read ORB nightly!
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Monday, January 11 –
1. Complete Grammar Diagnostic
2. CW: Speech Proficiency Rubric
3. Notes: Write and define word study words from MDG
4. Complete Research Presentations and present them
Homework:
1. Use 10 word study words in a well written paragraph
describing your weekend.
2. Read Outside Reading Book (ORB) – 10 or more pages nightly
Tuesday- Januay 12–
1. Take "Can Animals Think" quiz.
2. Begin Presentations
3. CW: Parts of Speech "Test"
4. Notes: Parts of Speech
Homework:
1. Read "Thank you, M'am"
2. Make a chart of your word study words:
Nouns/Verbs/Adjectives/Adverbs
3. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
Wednesday - January 13 –
1. Complete Presentations
2. Notes: Preview Outside Reading Options
3. CW: Summary Writing Practice
4. Autobiographical Narrative Freewrite
Homework:
1. Write a first draft from your in-class freewrite
2. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly.
Thursday- January 14 –
1. Notes: Parts of Speech Notes
2. CW: Parts of Speech Practice w/ partner
3. Revise Autobiographical Narrative essay
4. Continue Presentations
Homework:
1. Use the words “cake”, “reprimand” and “water” in three
sentences EACH – once as a noun, once as a verb and once as an
adjective = 9 sentences total.
2. Read Outside Reading Book – 10 or more pages nightly
3. Write 2nd draft of auto bio narrative
4. Read Chapter 1 of Anthem.
5. Study parts of speech and word study - quiz tomorrow!
Friday- January 15 –
1. Complete Assignment Log.
2. CW: Write self evaluation paragraph.
3. Take Parts of Speech/ Word Study Quiz.
4. Library - choose new ORBs (Outside Reading Books) .
Homework:
1. Revise autobio narrative essay -optional
2. Read Chapter 2 of Anthem
3. Create PowerPoint for your Anthem Research topic
4. Read ORB every night! 50 or more pages a week!
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Monday, January 4th:
1. Introductions/Name Tags/Name cards
2. Summer Reading Test
3. Outside Reading Test
4. Homework Policy and Directions
Homework:
1. Write or type a letter to Ms. Kahrs Emigh - Due tomorrow, Tuesday,
2. Buy a composition book -- due Friday.
Tuesday, January 5th
1. HW check and revision suggestions - add details!
2. First 1/2 of grammar diagnostic
3. Library --get text books
4. MDG research topics - preview and Power points
Homework:
1. Write or type a REVISED 2nd draft of your letter - Due
tomorrow, Wednesday
2. Email me your 2nd draft.
3. Have parent/guardian read and sign syllabus --due this Friday
4. Read First 5 pages of "The Most Dangerous Game" - Due
tomorrow, Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 6th
1. HW check and 2nd revision suggestions - Readability
2. Gerammar diagnostic
3. Word Study #1 - From Most Dangerous Game
Homework:
1. Write or type an IMPROVED 3rd draft of your letter - use http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/fry/fry2.html for help. Due Thursday.
2. Read next 5 pages of "The Most Dangerous Game" - due tomrorow.
Thursday, Januray 7th
1. HW check and 3rd revision --Writing Rubric
2. Reading Diagnostic
3. Speech Proficiency Rubric
4. Most Dangerous Game review
Homework:
1. Write or type 4th draft of letter --optional -- Due tomorrow,
Friday .
2. Read the rest of "The Most Dangerous Game" -- Due tomorrow.
3. Study word study words
4. Bring composition book -- due tomorrow, Friday
5. Bring signed syllabus -- due tomorow, Friday
Friday, Januray 8th
1. Letter Self Evaluation
2. Notebook directions
3. Speech Proficiency rubric
4. Research Presentations
5. Most Dangerous Game Quiz
6. Word Study List #2
Homework
1. Read "Can Animals Think" - due Monday.
2. Research your topic -- find 10 facts from at least 2 different sources, cite them and create a Works Cited Pag
