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The tables below show what we have done in class each day since August 15. 

Week of May 21 - 25
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M No class due to semester exams Semester Exam No class due to semester exams No class due to semester exams
T No class due to semester exams No class due to semester exams No class due to semester exams Semester Exam
W No class due to semester exams; Make-up exams No class due to semester exams; Make-up exams No class due to semester exams; Make-up exams No class due to semester exams; Make-up exams
Th Teacher Workday: no school Teacher Workday: no school Teacher Workday: no school Teacher Workday: no school
F Report Card Day: go to homeroom teacher Report Card Day: go to homeroom teacher Report Card Day: go to homeroom teacher Report Card Day: go to homeroom teacher

 

Week of May 14 - 18
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Finish "The Devil and Tom Walker" Finish "The Devil and Tom Walker" Finish "The Devil and Tom Walker" Scarlet Letter test; continue Shakespeare video
T Review for Semester Exam Review for Semester Exam Review for Semester Exam Shakespeare unit: Taming of the Shrew; Review for Semester Exam
W Review for Semester Exam Review for Semester Exam Review for Semester Exam Shakespeare unit: Taming of the Shrew; Review for Semester Exam
Th Review for Semester Exam Review for Semester Exam Review for Semester Exam Shakespeare unit: Taming of the Shrew; Review for Semester Exam
F Semester Exam No class due to semester exams Semester Exam Shakespeare unit: Taming of the Shrew

 

Week of May 7 - 11
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Test; continue group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Test; continue group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Test; continue group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Go over Ch. 19-22 Summary; Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 23-24
T Finish group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Finish group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Finish group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Finish discussion of  The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 24; group Scarlet Letter Project assigned
W Romantic Era Poetry Test; start reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" Romantic Era Poetry Test; start reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" Romantic Era Poetry Test; start reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" Work on group Scarlet Letter Project
Th Finish reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" & work on questions Finish reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" & work on questions Finish reading "The Devil and Tom Walker" & work on questions Present Scarlet Letter Projects
F Discuss "The Devil and Tom Walker"; start reading "The Fall of the House of Usher"    Discuss "The Devil and Tom Walker"; start reading "The Fall of the House of Usher"    Discuss "The Devil and Tom Walker"; start reading "The Fall of the House of Usher"    Present Scarlet Letter Projects; review for Scarlet Letter test Monday; Shakespeare video

 

Week of Apr. 30 - May 4
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; read "The Chambered Nautilus" Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; read "The Chambered Nautilus" Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; read "The Chambered Nautilus" Assign last set of Scarlet Letter Vocab.; Go over Ch. 10-11 Summary; Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 12
T Work in groups on Romantic Era Poetry; work on Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Work in groups on Romantic Era Poetry; work on Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Work in groups on Romantic Era Poetry; work on Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 13; go over last set of Scarlet Letter Vocab.
W Work in groups on Romantic Era Poetry; work on Romantic Poetry Vocabulary & review  Work in groups on Romantic Era Poetry; work on Romantic Poetry Vocabulary & review  Work in groups on Romantic Era Poetry; work on Romantic Poetry Vocabulary & review  Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 14; review Scarlet Letter Vocab.
Th Work on group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Work on group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Work on group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry Test on Scarlet Letter Vocab.; go over SL Chapter Summary of Ch. 15-16
F Begin group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry; Romantic Poetry Study Questions assigned   Begin group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry; Romantic Poetry Study Questions assigned   Begin group presentations on Romantic Era Poetry; Romantic Poetry Study Questions assigned   Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 17 & 18

 

Week of Apr. 23 - 27
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Reminder to do Paper 4 rough draft (due Tues.) Read & discuss "To a Waterfowl"; assign Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Read & discuss "To a Waterfowl"; assign Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Read & discuss "To a Waterfowl"; assign Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Go over  Scarlet Letter Vocab.; Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 3-4 
T Paper 4 rough draft due; Editing & proofreading workshop Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary words from Bryant Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary words from Bryant Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary words from Bryant Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 4; Go over The Scarlet Letter Chapter Summary of Ch. 5
W Reminder to work on Paper 4 final copy (due Thurs.) Read "Thanatopsis" Read "Thanatopsis" Read "Thanatopsis" Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 6; work on Scarlet Letter Vocab.
Th Paper 4 final copy due: turn in cover page, typed thesis & outline, final copy, detailed outline, rough draft Work on  "Thanatopsis" & Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Work on  "Thanatopsis" & Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Work on  "Thanatopsis" & Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Go over The Scarlet Letter Chapter Summary of Ch. 7; Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 8; go over  Scarlet Letter Vocab.
F Late Paper 4 turned in Discuss  "Thanatopsis" Discuss  "Thanatopsis" Discuss  "Thanatopsis" Discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 5-8; work on Scarlet Letter Vocab.

 

Week of Apr. 16 - 20
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Reminder to do Paper 4 brainstorming, thesis & topic outline Finish discussion of Narrative Finish discussion of Narrative Finish discussion of Narrative Turn in review questions & take Short Story Test; work on Scarlet Letter Vocab.
T Worksheet on Detailed Outline & body paragraphs for Paper 4 Read Holt pp. 162-70 & do Romantic Era Intro. Questions; Read Holt pp. 162-70 & do Romantic Era Intro. Questions; Read Holt pp. 162-70 & do Romantic Era Intro. Questions; Go over on  Scarlet Letter Vocab.; read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 1
W Reminder to work on Paper 4 Detailed Outline  (due Thurs.) and one typed body ¶ (due Friday) Assign Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; go over introductory poems Assign Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; go over introductory poems Assign Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; go over introductory poems Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 2
Th Paper 4 Detailed Outline  due; reminder: one typed body ¶ (due Friday) Paper 4 detailed outline due;  read & discuss "To a Waterfowl"  Paper 4 detailed outline due; Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary words from Bryant; read & discuss "To a Waterfowl"  Paper 4 detailed outline due; Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary words from Bryant; read & discuss "To a Waterfowl"  Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 3; work on Scarlet Letter Vocab.
F One typed body ¶ for Paper 4 due; reminder to work on rest of rough draft (due Tues.)   Paper 4 typed body paragraph due; Finish "To a Waterfowl"; start on  "Thanatopsis" Paper 4 typed body paragraph due; Finish "To a Waterfowl"; start on  "Thanatopsis" Paper 4 typed body paragraph due; Finish "To a Waterfowl"; start on  "Thanatopsis" Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 1-3

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Week of Apr. 9 - 13
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M 1st, 3rd, & 4th reminder: Douglass Questions Ch. 8-9 due today Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 8-9 Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 8-9 Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 8-9 Go over Short Story Vocab.; finish "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"
T 1st, 3rd, & 4th reminder: do Douglass Questions as assigned Discussion of Narrative, Ch. 8-9; start working on Paper 4 on Douglass Discussion of Narrative, Ch. 8-9; start working on Paper 4 on Douglass Discussion of Narrative, Ch. 8-9; start working on Paper 4 on Douglass Go over Short Story Vocab.; read "Young Goodman Brown"; Paper 4 on Short Stories assigned; topic due Friday
W 1st, 3rd, 4th reminder:  Douglass Questions Ch. 10 due today Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 10; reminder to choose topic for Paper 4  Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 10; reminder to choose topic for Paper 4  Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 10; reminder to choose topic for Paper 4  Review Short Story Vocab.; Finish reading "Young Goodman Brown"; work on reading guide & Paper 4 topic
Th 1st, 3rd, & 4th reminder: Douglass Questions Ch. 11 & Appendix due Friday Discussion of Narrative, Ch. 10; reminder to choose topic for Paper 4  Discussion of Narrative, Ch. 10; reminder to choose topic for Paper 4  Discussion of Narrative, Ch. 10; reminder to choose topic for Paper 4  Short Story Vocab. Test; Finish questions on "Young Goodman Brown" if necessary; review for Short Story Test
F Work on Paper 4 Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 11 & Appendix; directions on Paper 4 outline Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 11 & Appendix; directions on Paper 4 outline Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 11 & Appendix; directions on Paper 4 outline Work on Short Story Test review; start on Paper 4 Venn diagram

 
Week of Apr. 2 - 6
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M 1st, 3rd, & 4th reminder: do Douglass Questions as assigned Begin discussion of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Ch. 1-3 Begin discussion of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Ch. 1-3 Begin discussion of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Ch. 1-3 Short Story Vocab. assigned; read "The Fall of the House of Usher"
T 1st, 3rd, & 4th reminder: Douglass Questions Ch. 1-3 due today Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 1-3 Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 1-3 Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 1-3 Go over Short Story Vocab.; continue reading "The Fall of the House of Usher"
W 1st, 3rd, 4th reminder:  Douglass Questions Ch. 4-7 due Thurs. Continue discussion of Narrative, Ch. 1-5 Continue discussion of Narrative, Ch. 1-5 Continue discussion of Narrative, Ch. 1-5 Finish reading "The Fall of the House of Usher" if necessary; work on reading guide
Th 1st, 3rd, & 4th reminder: Douglass Questions Ch. 4-7 due today Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 4-7 Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 4-7 Quiz & discussion of Narrative, Ch. 4-7 Finish questions on "The Fall of the House of Usher" 
F 1st, 3rd, & 4th reminder: Douglass Questions Ch. 8-9 due Mon. Continue discussion of Narrative, Ch. 4-7 Continue discussion of Narrative, Ch. 4-7 Continue discussion of Narrative, Ch. 4-7 Work on Short Story Vocab.; read "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"

 
Week of Mar. 19 - 23
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M AHSGE testing all morning: Language No class due testing No class due testing No class due testing Discussion of "The Pit and the  Pendulum" 
T AHSGE testing all morning: Reading Introduce The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass; Douglass Questions assigned No class due testing No class due testing Discussion of "The Pit and the  Pendulum"
W AHSGE testing all morning: Math No class due testing Introduce The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass; Douglass Questions assigned Introduce The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass; Douglass Questions assigned Notes on the American short story
Th AHSGE testing all morning: Biology No class due testing No class due testing No class due testing Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter
F AHSGE testing all morning: Social Studies Start reading The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass; work on Douglass Questions No class due testing No class due testing Read & discuss The Scarlet Letter

 
Week of Mar. 12 - 16
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M AHSGE Review Obj. IV-2 on commas (HB p. 333 2nd exercise #1-5) Finish discussion of Paine's Crisis; groups on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Finish discussion of Paine's Crisis; groups on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Finish discussion of Paine's Crisis; groups on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Short Story Vocab. assigned; finishing "The Devil and Tom Walker"; work on questions
T AHSGE Obj. IV-3 on colons & semicolons (on screen) Class discussion on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Class discussion on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Class discussion on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Discussion of "The Devil and Tom Walker"; work on Short Story Vocab.
W AHSGE Review Obj. IV-5 on apostrophes (HB p. 349, odd #'s) Class discussion on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Class discussion on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Class discussion on Reading Guide on Declaration questions Read "The Pit and the  Pendulum" & go over Short Story Vocab.
Th AHSGE Review Obj. V-1 on paragraph structure (handout) Lit. Review Unit 2, part 2 for test on Henry, Paine, & Jefferson tomorrow Lit. Review Unit 2, part 2 for test on Henry, Paine, & Jefferson tomorrow Lit. Review Unit 2, part 2 for test on Henry, Paine, & Jefferson tomorrow Continue "The Pit and the  Pendulum" & go over Short Story Vocab.
F AHSGE Practice Quiz on Obj. IV-2, 3, 4, 5, & V-1 (handout) Test on Age of Reason, part 2 on Henry, Paine, & Jefferson Test on Age of Reason, part 2 on Henry, Paine, & Jefferson Test on Age of Reason, part 2 on Henry, Paine, & Jefferson Finish "The Pit and the  Pendulum" & go over Short Story Vocab.

 
Week of Mar. 5 - 9
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M AHSGE Review Obj. IV-1 on capitalization (HB pp. 292 #1, 3-7) Go over Voc. Unit 3 words & get review handout; Finish group work on Paine's Crisis Go over Voc. Unit 3 words & get review handout; Finish group work on Paine's Crisis Go over Voc. Unit 3 words & get review handout; Finish group work on Paine's Crisis Finish group presentations on Romantic Poems (test Wednesday)
T AHSGE Review Obj. IV-4 on quotation marks (HB p. 342 #3-6, 9-10) Group presentations on Paine's Crisis & Reading Guide questions  Group presentations on Paine's Crisis & Reading Guide questions  Group presentations on Paine's Crisis & Reading Guide questions  Review all Romantic Poems (test Wednesday)
W AHSGE Review Obj. IV-4 on quotation marks (handout) Voc. Unit 3 test; read Declaration of Independence Voc. Unit 3 test; read Declaration of Independence Voc. Unit 3 test; read Declaration of Independence Romantic Poetry test; do Short Story Vocab. & read "The Devil and Tom Walker" as assigned
Th AHSGE Practice Quiz on Obj. II-2, III-1 & 2, IV-1 & 4 Continue discussion of Paine's Crisis Continue discussion of Paine's Crisis Continue discussion of Paine's Crisis Go over Short Story Vocab. & continue reading "The Devil and Tom Walker"
F Go over AHSGE Review Obj. IV-4 on quotation marks (handout) Continue discussion of Paine's Crisis; Reading Guide on Declaration questions assigned Continue discussion of Paine's Crisis; Reading Guide on Declaration questions assigned Continue discussion of Paine's Crisis; Reading Guide on Declaration questions assigned Reading more of "The Devil and Tom Walker"

 
Week of Feb. 27 - Mar. 2
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M AHSGE Review Obj. II-1 on word choice (projector) Continue discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Continue discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Continue discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Go over rest of Romanticism Vocabulary; final checkup on Res. Paper Final Copy
T AHSGE Review Quiz on Obj. I-4, 6, 8, 9, & II-1 (handout) Continue discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Continue discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Continue discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Res. Paper Final Copy due; Romantic Poems assigned to groups; vocabulary review assigned
W AHSGE Review Obj. II-2 on formal language (projector) Go over Voc. Unit 3 words Go over Voc. Unit 3 words Go over Voc. Unit 3 words Group presentations on Romantic Poems; reminder-- Romantic Poetry Vocabulary test Friday
Th AHSGE Review Obj. III-1 on run-ons & fragments (HB pp. 163 #41-50) Go over Voc. Unit 3 words; listen to Paine's Crisis Essay Go over Voc. Unit 3 words; listen to Paine's Crisis Essay Go over Voc. Unit 3 words; listen to Paine's Crisis Essay Group presentations on Romantic Poems; reminder-- Romantic Poetry Vocabulary test Friday
F AHSGE Review Obj. III-2 on parallelism (projector) Work on reading guide questions for Paine's Crisis; last Voc. Unit 3 words assigned Work on reading guide questions for Paine's Crisis; last Voc. Unit 3 words assigned Work on reading guide questions for Paine's Crisis; last Voc. Unit 3 words assigned Romantic Poetry Vocabulary test;  continue group presentations on Romantic Poems

 
Week of Feb. 20 - 24
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M none due to guest speaker Guest speaker from AUM Guest speaker from AUM Guest speaker from AUM Guest speaker from AUM
T AHSGE Review Obj. I-4 & I-6 on pronouns (HB pp. 272) Go over Voc. Unit 3 words Go over Voc. Unit 3 words Go over Voc. Unit 3 words Finish Bryant's "Thanatopsis p. 191; Res. Paper rough drafts returned, Res. Paper Final Copy assigned
W AHSGE Review Obj. I-8 on modifiers (HB pp. 272) Read Patrick Henry's Speech; groups assigned on Reading Guide for Henry questions Read Patrick Henry's Speech; groups assigned on Reading Guide for Henry questions Read Patrick Henry's Speech; groups assigned on Reading Guide for Henry questions Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; Start on "The Chambered Nautilus" p. 308+; questions on Res. Paper Final Copy
Th No AHSGE review due to assembly Work in groups on Reading Guide for Henry questions Work in groups on Reading Guide for Henry questions; more  Voc. Unit 3 words assigned Work in groups on Reading Guide for Henry questions; more  Voc. Unit 3 words assigned Finish "The Chambered Nautilus" p. 308;  questions on Res. Paper Final Copy 
F AHSGE Review Obj. I-9 on confused words (WB pp. 229) Discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Discussion of Patrick Henry's Speech & Reading Guide for Henry questions  Romantic Poems assigned to groups; Res. Paper Intro. & Concluding Paragraphs due

 
Week of Feb. 13 - 17
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M AHSGE Review Quiz on Obj. I-1, 2, 3, 5, 7 Continue character map on Equiano selection Continue character map on Equiano selection Continue character map on Equiano selection Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary; introductory poems & comparison chart
T AHSGE Review Obj. I-4 on pronoun agreement (HB p. 244-46, selected items) Finish character map on Equiano selection; Aphorisms Writing Assignment returned  Finish character map on Equiano selection; Aphorisms Writing Assignment returned  Finish character map on Equiano selection; Aphorisms Writing Assignment returned  Continue introductory poems & comparison chart
W AHSGE Review Obj. I-4 on pronoun agreement (HB p. 248) Discuss passages from Equiano No class due to assembly Discuss passages from Equiano Go over Romantic Poetry Vocabulary words from Bryant; add words from Holmes
Th AHSGE Review Obj. I-6 on pronoun case (HB pp. 231) Finish passages from Equiano; use Lit. Review Unit 2 to study Finish passages from Equiano; use Lit. Review Unit 2 to study Finish passages from Equiano; use Lit. Review Unit 2 to study Read & do questions on Bryant's "Thanatopsis p. 191 and Holmes's "The Chambered Nautilus" p. 308+
F none due to testing Test on Age of Reason intro.,  Franklin, & Equiano selections; use Lit. Review Unit 2 to study Test on Age of Reason intro.,  Franklin, & Equiano selections; use Lit. Review Unit 2 to study Test on Age of Reason intro.,  Franklin, & Equiano selections; use Lit. Review Unit 2 to study Discuss Bryant's "Thanatopsis p. 191

 
Week of Feb. 6 - 10
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M AHSGE Review Obj. I-1 on nouns (HB pp. 94-95) Go over Voc. Unit 3 words; reminder about Aphorisms Writing Assignment due Tues. Go over Voc. Unit 3 words; reminder about Aphorisms Writing Assignment due Tues. Go over Voc. Unit 3 words; reminder about Aphorisms Writing Assignment due Tues. Typed First Body Paragraph due; discussion of Rough Draft Grade Sheet; Work on remaining Body Paragraphs
T AHSGE Review Obj. I-2 on verbs (HB pp. 184) Aphorisms Writing Assignment due; Intro. to Equiano  Aphorisms Writing Assignment due; Intro. to Equiano  Aphorisms Writing Assignment due; Intro. to Equiano  Work on remaining Body Paragraphs; read directions on Intro & Concl. Paragraphs
W AHSGE Review Obj. I-3 on subject-verb agreement (HB pp. 214) Video "Amazing Grace"--Equiano's role in abolition movement Video "Amazing Grace"--Equiano's role in abolition movement Video "Amazing Grace"--Equiano's role in abolition movement Work on remaining Body Paragraphs and Intro & Concl. Paragraphs
Th AHSGE Review Obj. I-5 on tense shifts (HB pp. 207) finish video segments "Amazing Grace"; Start character map on Equiano selection finish video segments "Amazing Grace"; Start character map on Equiano selection finish video segments "Amazing Grace"; Start character map on Equiano selection Turn in completed typed  Rough Draft;
F AHSGE Review Obj. I-7 on verb voice (HB pp. 208) Work on character map on Equiano selection Work on character map on Equiano selection Work on character map on Equiano selection Read Holt pp. 162-70 & do Romantic Era Intro. Questions

 
Week of Jan. 30 - Feb. 3
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Video on Franklin; continue reading  Franklin's Autobiography Video on Franklin; continue reading  Franklin's Autobiography Video on Franklin; continue reading  Franklin's Autobiography Return research envelopes; Start on Works Cited page for Research Paper; explain process for writing rough draft
T Questions on Franklin's Autobiography due; start character map on Franklin Questions on Franklin's Autobiography due; start character map on Franklin Questions on Franklin's Autobiography due; start character map on Franklin Discuss paragraph writing in research papers; Write practice paragraph
W Finish character map on Franklin & discussion of questions Finish character map on Franklin & discussion of questions Finish character map on Franklin & discussion of questions Finish group & paired practice paragraphs; Typed Works Cited page due; Work on Research Paper Rough Draft: Thesis & Sentence Outline
Th Activity on proverbs; discuss Franklin's Aphorisms & Writing Assignment Activity on proverbs; discuss Franklin's Aphorisms & Writing Assignment Activity on proverbs; discuss Franklin's Aphorisms & Writing Assignment Typed Thesis & Sentence Outline due; Work on First Body Paragraph
F Finish Franklin's Aphorisms & explain  Writing Assignment; work on new words from Voc. Unit 3 Finish Franklin's Aphorisms & explain  Writing Assignment; work on new words from Voc. Unit 3 Finish Franklin's Aphorisms & explain  Writing Assignment; work on new words from Voc. Unit 3 Finish rough First Body Paragraph; Work on remaining Body Paragraphs

 
Week of Jan. 23 - 27
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M No class due to severe weather Present late Puritan Creative Projects; Go over Edwards rhetorical devices chart Present late Puritan Creative Projects; Go over Edwards rhetorical devices chart Library Day: work with books in media center
T Present late Puritan Creative Projects; Go over Edwards rhetorical devices chart; Review for Literature Test Review for Literature Test; start on Age of Reason intro. questions Review for Literature Test; start on Age of Reason intro. questions Work on research writing exercises in classroom; Go over WC p. 341, Ex. 1 & 2
W Literature Test on Rowlandson & Edwards; Start on Voc. Unit 3 Literature Test on Rowlandson & Edwards; Start on Voc. Unit 3 Literature Test on Rowlandson & Edwards; Start on Voc. Unit 3 Library Day: work with books in media center
Th Go over Voc. Unit 3; Work on Age of Reason Intro. Questions Go over Voc. Unit 3; Work on Age of Reason Intro. Questions Go over Voc. Unit 3; Work on Age of Reason Intro. Questions Go over Works Cited form and exercise on using citations
F Discuss Age of Reason Intro. Questions & Venn diagram Discuss Age of Reason Intro. Questions & Venn diagram Discuss Age of Reason Intro. Questions & Venn diagram Library Day: work on computer in media center

 
Week of Jan. 16 - 20
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M No school today Rest & relax No school today Rest & relax
T Go over Edwards questions; Voc. Unit 3 test returned; start on Edwards rhetorical devices chart Finish reading Edwards selection & work on questions; Voc. Unit 3 test returned;  Go over Edwards questions; Voc. Unit 3 test returned; start on Edwards rhetorical devices chart Research Vocabulary test; more practice in note taking procedures; instructions on research envelopes
W Edwards rhetorical devices chart; look at Study Guide for Lit. Test  Go over Edwards questions Edwards rhetorical devices chart; look at Study Guide for Lit. Test  Library Day: work on computer in media center
Th Present Puritan Creative Projects; go over Edwards rhetorical devices chart Work on Edwards rhetorical devices chart; Study Guide for Lit. Test Monday Present Puritan Creative Projects; go over Edwards rhetorical devices chart Library Day: work with books in media center
F Work on Study Guide for Lit. Test Tuesday Work on Study Guide for Lit. Test Tuesday Work on Study Guide for Lit. Test Tuesday Work on research writing exercises in classroom

 
Week of Jan. 9 - 13
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Finish chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Work on chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Finish chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Mechanics: hyphen (WC pp. 763-65 & handout); intro. to note taking format & start on Quoting Exercise note cards; Review 2nd set of Research Vocabulary  
T Work on Voc. Unit 3; Finish chart on Rowlandson's Narrative Work on Voc. Unit 3; work on chart on Rowlandson's Narrative Work on Voc. Unit 3; Finish chart on Rowlandson's Narrative Mechanics: dash (WC Ex. 16 pp. 752);  go over Quoting Exercise note cards & turn in; study 3rd set of Research Vocabulary; reminder: Research Paper topics due Thurs.  
W Turn in chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Intro. to & read Jonathan Edwards selection; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Work on Voc. Unit 3; work on chart on Rowlandson's Narrative Turn in chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Intro. to & read Jonathan Edwards selection; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Mechanics: parentheses (WC Ex. 17 pp. 753-54); go over Paraphrasing Exercise note cards & turn in; reminder to study 3rd set of Research Vocabulary
Th Review Voc. Unit 3; Puritan Creative Project assigned; finish reading Edwards selection & work on questions Intro. to & read Jonathan Edwards selection; Review Voc. Unit 3; Puritan Creative Project assigned Review Voc. Unit 3; Puritan Creative Project assigned; finish reading Edwards selection & work on questions Mechanics: review for test (handout);  Note Taking Methods discussed; Research Paper topics due
F Voc. Unit 3 test; reminder--Puritan Creative Project due Thurs.; work on  Edwards questions Voc. Unit 3 test; reminder--Puritan Creative Project due Fri.; finish reading Edwards selection & work on questions Voc. Unit 3 test; reminder--Puritan Creative Project due Thurs.; work on  Edwards questions  Mechanics Test 3; Research Paper topics discussed; Research Vocabulary review assigned

 
Week of Jan. 2 - 6
 Day 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M One more day to relax! No school today One more day to relax! No school today
T Review Bradford & Bradstreet words from Voc. Unit 3 intro. to  Rowlandson selection & new voc. Review Bradford & Bradstreet words from Voc. Unit 3 intro. to  Rowlandson selection & new voc. Review Bradford & Bradstreet words from Voc. Unit 3 intro. to  Rowlandson selection & new voc. Start Mechanics Unit 3: abbreviations (WC Ex. 23-24, pp. 766-68); First 11 terms of Research Vocabulary assigned; intro. to source cards format
W Start reading Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Start reading Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Start reading Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3 Mechanics: numbers (WC Ex. 26, pp. 771); reminder to study Research Vocabulary; go over source card practice #1-6
Th Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3  Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3  Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3  Mechanics: ellipsis & brackets (handout); 2nd set of Research Vocabulary assigned; go over source card practice #7-12 
F Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3  Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3  Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Voc. Unit 3  Mechanics: the slash (Using the Slash handout); Research Paper assigned; turn in  source card practice #7-12; study 2nd set of Research Vocabulary  

 
Week of Dec. 12 - 16
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Review for midterm exams Finish Bradstreet poems: "To My Dear and Loving Husband" Finish Bradstreet poems: "To My Dear and Loving Husband" Finish Bradstreet poems: "To My Dear and Loving Husband" Finish chart on Paine's The Crisis
T Open Campus or follow schedule as posted Attendance, then go to first exam of the day Open Campus or follow schedule as posted English Honors Midterm Exam Open Campus or follow schedule as posted
W Open Campus or follow schedule as posted Attendance, then go to first exam of the day English Honors Midterm Exam Open Campus or follow schedule as posted Open Campus or follow schedule as posted
Th Open Campus or follow schedule as posted English Honors Midterm Exam Open Campus or follow schedule as posted Open Campus or follow schedule as posted English Honors Midterm Exam
F Make-up Exams (must have valid excuse) Open Campus or follow schedule as posted Open Campus or follow schedule as posted Open Campus or follow schedule as posted Open Campus or follow schedule as posted

 
Week of Dec. 5 - 9
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Bradstreet words from Voc. Unit 2 (1st, 3rd, 4th);  Jefferson words in Voc. Unit 3 (5th period) Questions about Res. Paper; read Bradstreet poems Questions about Res. Paper; read Bradstreet poems Questions about Res. Paper; read Bradstreet poems Discuss questions on Declaration of Independence; analyze rhetorical devices
T Handout: English Honors Midterm Exam Guide Workshop on Res. Paper Workshop on Res. Paper Workshop on Res. Paper Read Paine's Crisis Essay & do questions on handout; Paine words in Voc. Unit 3
W Bradstreet words from Voc. Unit 2 (1st, 3rd, 4th); Paine words & review Voc. Unit 3 (5th period) Start on Bradstreet poem: "Upon the Burning of Our House" Start on Bradstreet poem: "Upon the Burning of Our House" Start on Bradstreet poem: "Upon the Burning of Our House" Go over questions on handout  on Paine's Crisis Essay
Th Edwards words from Voc. Unit 2 (1st, 3rd, 4th); Review Voc. Unit 3 (5th period only) Research Paper Final Copy due;   Research Paper Final Copy due Research Paper Final Copy due  Review of vocabulary & literature
F Bradstreet words from Voc. Unit 2 (1st, 3rd, 4th); Test on Voc. Unit 3 (5th period only) Finish Bradstreet poem: "Upon the Burning of Our House" Finish Bradstreet poem: "Upon the Burning of Our House" Finish Bradstreet poem: "Upon the Burning of Our House" Finish Paine's Crisis Essay activities after Test on Voc. Unit 3

 
Week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 2
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Equiano words in Voc. Unit 3 (5th period only) Complete unit intro. questions & chart on Bradford Complete unit intro. questions & chart on Bradford Complete unit intro. questions & chart on Bradford Read Equiano
T Henry words in Voc. Unit 3 (5th period only) Cover unit intro. questions; begin discussion of Bradford Cover unit intro. questions; begin discussion of Bradford Cover unit intro. questions; begin discussion of Bradford Discuss passages from  Equiano
W Henry words in Voc. Unit 3 (5th period only) Bring revised Research Paper to class Tues., Dec. 6; Research Paper Final Copy due Thurs., Dec. 8 Bring revised Research Paper to class Tues., Dec. 6; Research Paper Final Copy due Thurs., Dec. 8 Bring revised Research Paper to class Tues., Dec. 6; Research Paper Final Copy due Thurs., Dec. 8 Read & discuss Henry; do questions p. 85
Th Jefferson words in Voc. Unit 3 (5th period only) Continue Bradford; questions about Res. Paper Final Copy Continue Bradford; questions about Res. Paper Final Copy Continue Bradford; questions about Res. Paper Final Copy Go over questions p. 85 on Henry's speech
F Reminder: Jefferson words in Voc. Unit 3 (5th period only)  Finish Bradford; questions about Res. Paper Finish Bradford; questions about Res. Paper Finish Bradford; questions about Res. Paper Read & do questions on Declaration of Independence

 
Week of Nov. 14 - 18
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Bradford words from Voc. Unit 2 (1st, 3rd, 4th);  Franklin words in Voc. Unit 3 Discuss "Encounters and Foundations" essay & questions #1-15 on handout  Discuss "Encounters and Foundations" essay & questions #1-15 on handout  Work on Intro & Concl. Paragraphs; turn in rough draft with Grade Sheet Finish discussion of Age of Reason intro. questions; video on Franklin
T Comma reason #1 (1st, 3rd, 4th) Go over Bradford words from Voc. Unit 2; Read & discuss Bradford pp. 119-27 Go over Bradford words from Voc. Unit 2; Read & discuss Bradford pp. 119-27 Go over Bradford words from Voc. Unit 2; Discuss "Encounters" essay Read Franklin's Autobiography & do graphic organizer  
W Comma reason #2 (1st, 3rd, 4th); Equiano words in Voc. Unit 3  Discuss Bradford, using chart on handout; turn in chart; read & discuss Mayflower Compact  Discuss Bradford, using chart on handout; turn in chart; read & discuss Mayflower Compact  Discuss Bradford, using chart on handout; turn in chart; read & discuss Mayflower Compact  Finish Franklin's Autobiography & graphic organizer; intro. to Equiano
Th Comma reason #3 (1st, 3rd, 4th) Video "Desperate Crossings" Video "Desperate Crossings" Continue discussion of Bradford Video "Amazing Grace"
F Comma reason #4 (1st, 3rd, 4th) Video "Desperate Crossings" Video "Desperate Crossings" Finish discussion of Bradford Video "Amazing Grace"

 
Week of Nov. 7 - 11
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Practice research skills (1st, 3rd, 4th) Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft: Thesis & Sentence Outline and Body Paragraphs Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft: Thesis & Sentence Outline and Body Paragraphs Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft: Thesis & Sentence Outline and Body Paragraphs Discuss Jonathan Edwards scavenger hunt; Work on Puritan Creative Project
T No class due to ACT Plan Testing No class due to ACT Plan Testing No class due to ACT Plan Testing No class due to ACT Plan Testing Presentations of Puritan Creative Projects; work on Study Guide for Lit Test 2  
W Practice research skills (1st, 3rd, 4th) Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft Body Paragraphs; use  Rough Draft Grade Sheet as a checklist Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft Body Paragraphs; use  Rough Draft Grade Sheet as a checklist Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft Body Paragraphs; use  Rough Draft Grade Sheet as a checklist Literature  Test 2; Age of Reason intro. questions  
Th Practice research skills (1st, 3rd, 4th) Work on Rough Draft Intro & Concl. Paragraphs; turn in rough draft with Rough Draft Grade Sheet No class due to pep rally  :( Work on Rough Draft Intro & Concl. Paragraphs; turn in rough draft with Rough Draft Grade Sheet Work on Franklin words in Voc. Unit 3; activity on proverbs
F Veterans' Day Holiday Thank veterans & active duty personnel for their service to our country Veterans' Day Holiday Thank veterans & active duty personnel for their service to our country Veterans' Day Holiday

 
Week of Oct. 31 - Nov. 4
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Res. Vocab. exercise #2 for 1st, 3rd, 4th; Pronouns (5th) Go over Works Cited form (WC p. 341, Ex. 2); Exercise on using citations Go over Works Cited form (WC p. 341, Ex. 2); Exercise on using citations Go over Works Cited form (WC p. 341, Ex. 2); Exercise on using citations Intro. to & read Jonathan Edwards selection; Work on Voc. Unit 2
T Research skills for 1st, 3rd, 4th; Pronouns (5th) Go over exercise on using citations; discuss paragraph writing in research papers Go over exercise on using citations; discuss paragraph writing in research papers Go over exercise on using citations; discuss paragraph writing in research papers Edwards questions & scavenger hunt; Voc. Unit 2 review handout; Puritan Creative Project assigned
W Res. Vocab. exercise #3 for 1st, 3rd, 4th; Pronouns (5th) Write practice paragraph; return research envelopes Write practice paragraph; return research envelopes Write practice paragraph; return research envelopes Review for grammar test Friday & Voc. Unit 2 test Thurs.; download & print out Study Guide for Lit Test 2
Th Research skills for 1st, 3rd, 4th; Review for test on nouns & pronouns (5th) Work on Research Paper Rough Draft: Works Cited & Topic Outline Work on Research Paper Rough Draft: Works Cited & Topic Outline Work on Research Paper Rough Draft: Works Cited & Topic Outline Voc. Unit 2 test; Review for grammar test Friday; download & print out Study Guide for Lit Test 2  
F Res. Vocab Test for 1st, 3rd, 4th; Mechanics test on nouns & pronouns (5th) Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft: Thesis & Sentence Outline and Body Paragraphs Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft: Thesis & Sentence Outline and Body Paragraphs Work on Res. Paper Rough Draft: Thesis & Sentence Outline and Body Paragraphs Language Test 1 on nouns & pronouns; work on Study Guide for Lit Test 2 & Creative Project

 

Week of Oct. 24 - 28
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Mechanics: review on your own (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns (5th) Library Day: work with books in media center Library Day: work with books in media center Library Day: work with books in media center Finish Taylor Poetry; go over Voc. Honors Unit 2; intro. to  Rowlandson selection
T Mechanics: review on your own (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns (5th) Library Day: work with books in media center Library Day: work with books in media center Library Day: work with books in media center Read Rowlandson's Narrative
W Mechanics Test 2 (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns (5th) Turn in Mechanics exercises & review handout; practice exercise on Research Vocabulary Turn in Mechanics exercises & review handout; practice exercise on Research Vocabulary Turn in Mechanics exercises & review handout; practice exercise on Research Vocabulary Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Vocabulary Honors Unit 2
Th Mechanics: review on your own (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns (5th) Library Day: work with books in media center

Study next 11 words of Research Vocabulary

Library Day: work with books in media center

Study next 11 words of Research Vocabulary

Library Day: work with books in media center

Study next 11 words of Research Vocabulary

Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Vocabulary Honors Unit 2
F Mechanics: review on your own (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns (5th) Library Day: work on computer in media center

All research cards due today or Monday

Library Day: work on computer in media center

All research cards due today or Monday

Library Day: work on computer in media center

All research cards due today or Monday

Do chart on Rowlandson's Narrative; Work on Vocabulary Honors Unit 2

 
Week of Oct. 17 - 21
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Mechanics: hyphens (1st, 3rd, 4th); nouns (5th) Finish Source cards exercise; look for topics in class; start on Quoting Exercise Research skills practice--Source cards exercise; look for topics in class Research skills practice--Source cards exercise; look for topics in class Discuss Mayflower Compact; discuss Bradstreet Poetry 
T Mechanics: parentheses (1st, 3rd, 4th); nouns (5th) Research skills practice--start on Quoting Exercise No class due to assembly Research skills practice--start on Quoting Exercise Continue Bradstreet Poetry
W Mechanics: review for test (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns  (5th) Research skills practice--Go over Source cards exercise & Quoting Exercise Research skills practice--Go over Source cards exercise & Quoting Exercise Research skills practice--Go over Source cards exercise & Quoting Exercise Work on Vocabulary Honors Unit 2
Th Mechanics: review of your own (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns (5th)  Research skills practice--Go over Paraphrasing Exercise & Note Taking Methods

Study first 11 words of Research Vocabulary

Research skills practice--Go over Paraphrasing Exercise & Note Taking Methods

Study first 11 words of Research Vocabulary

Research skills practice--Go over Paraphrasing Exercise & Note Taking Methods

Study first 11 words of Research Vocabulary

Continue Bradstreet Poetry
F Mechanics: review on your own (1st, 3rd, 4th); pronouns (5th) Library Day: work on computer in media center Library Day: work on computer in media center Library Day: work on computer in media center Read Taylor Poetry

 
Week of Oct. 10 - 14
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Mechanics: numbers (1st, 3rd, 4th); semicolons (5th) Paper 2 transition between paragraphs\ Paper 2 transition between paragraphs Paper 2 transition between paragraphs Finish intro. to Colonial lit.; watch Desperate Crossings
T Mechanics: dashes (1st, 3rd, 4th); colons (5th) Revised rough draft workshop; work on Paper 2 editing   Revised rough draft workshop; work on Paper 2 editing   Revised rough draft workshop; work on Paper 2 editing   Read & discuss Bradford pp. 119-27
W Mechanics: the slash (1st, 3rd, 4th); semicolons & colons  (5th) Work on Paper 2 editing & formatting; Research Paper assigned Work on Paper 2 editing & formatting; Research Paper assigned Work on Paper 2 editing & formatting; Research Paper assigned Discuss Bradford pp. 119-27
Th Mechanics: ellipsis & brackets  (1st, 3rd, 4th); review for test (5th)  Final copy of Paper 2 due; Research skills practice--Source cards exercise Final copy of Paper 2 due; Research skills practice--Source cards exercise Final copy of Paper 2 due; Research skills practice--Source cards exercise Notes on Puritan values & influence; read Bradstreet Poetry
F Mechanics:  ellipsis & brackets (1st, 3rd, 4th); Mechanics Test (5th) Research skills practice--Source cards exercise; look for topics in class Research skills practice--Source cards exercise; look for topics in class Research skills practice--Source cards exercise; look for topics in class Mechanics Test on commas, semicolons, colons; continue Bradstreet Poetry 

 
Week of Oct. 3 - 7
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Mechanics: review for test  (1st, 3rd, & 4th); comma reason #4 (5th) Writing workshop on Paper 2  rough draft; paragraph development Writing workshop on Paper 2  rough draft; paragraph development Writing workshop on Paper 2  rough draft; paragraph development Paper 2 transition between paragraphs; work on Absolute Phrases
T Mechanics: review for test  (1st); Mechanics Test 3rd, & 4th); comma reason #5 (5th) Paper 2 typed rough draft due; writing complete thesis statements Mechanics Test; writing complete thesis statements Mechanics Test; writing complete thesis statements Revised rough draft workshop; work on Paper 2 editing & Absolute Phrases
W Mechanics: Mechanics Test 1st); comma reason #6 (5th) Techniques for introductions & conclusions; draft intro. & concl. for Paper 2  Paper 2 typed rough draft due; techniques for introductions & conclusions; draft intro. & concl. for Paper 2  Techniques for introductions & conclusions; draft intro. & concl. for Paper 2  Work on Paper 2 editing & formatting; review Descriptive Writing Techniques
Th Mechanics: none Paper 2 rough draft returned; paragraph coherence & transition between paragraphs Paragraph coherence & transition between paragraphs Paper 2 typed rough draft due;  Paragraph coherence & transition between paragraphs Final copy of Paper 2 due; start on Colonial literature unit
F Mechanics:  abbreviations (1st, 3rd, & 4th); review commas (5th) Paper 2 revision workshop: adding transitions, coherence, intro. & concl. paragraphs Paper 2 rough drafts returned; Revision workshop--adding transitions, coherence, intro. & concl. paragraphs Paper 2 rough drafts returned; Revision workshop--adding transitions, coherence, intro. & concl. paragraphs Colonial literature unit: go over intro. questions; watch Desperate Crossings

 
Week of Sept. 26 - 30
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Mechanics: more on quotation marks (1st, 3rd, & 4th); review for test (5th) The Writing Process: critiquing X Sentences; turn in five X Sentences The Writing Process: critiquing X Sentences; turn in five X Sentences The Writing Process: critiquing X Sentences; turn in five X Sentences Paper 2 typed rough draft due; more work on Descriptive Writing Techniques: participial phrases
T Mechanics: use of italics (1st, 3rd, & 4th); Mechanics Test (5th) Fine-tune X sentences Fine-tune X sentences Fine-tune X sentences Mechanics Test; Descriptive Writing Techniques: absolute phrases
W Mechanics: punctuating titles (1st, 3rd, & 4th); comma reason #1 (5th) The Writing Process: X-1,2,3  outlines The Writing Process: X-1,2,3  outlines The Writing Process: X-1,2,3  outlines Paper 2 rough drafts returned; more Descriptive Writing Techniques & paragraph coherence
Th Mechanics review:  apostrophes (1st, 3rd, & 4th); comma reason #2 (5th) Paper 2: critique X-1,2,3 outlines & turn in one copy; start on rough draft Paper 2: critique X-1,2,3 outlines & turn in one copy; start on rough draft Paper 2: critique X-1,2,3 outlines & turn in one copy; start on rough draft Descriptive Writing Techniques; writing thesis statements for Paper 2 
F Mechanics review:  apostrophes (1st, 3rd, & 4th); comma reason #3 (5th) Fine-tune Paper 2 X-1,2,3 outlines; work on rough draft Fine-tune Paper 2 X-1,2,3 outlines; work on rough draft Fine-tune Paper 2 X-1,2,3 outlines; work on rough draft Descriptive Writing Techniques intro. & concl. paragraphs for Paper 2

 
Week of Sept. 19 - 23
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M 1st, 3rd, & 4th: work on Study Sheet for literature test & essay questions on handout Finish Native American Nonfiction Finish Native American Nonfiction Finish Native American Nonfiction The Writing Process: X-1,2,3  outlines; mechanics: quotation marks
T 1st, 3rd, & 4th: work on Study Sheet for literature test & essay questions on handout Review for Literature test & essay questions on handout; mechanics review (capitalization) Review for Literature test & essay questions on handout; mechanics review (capitalization) Review for Literature test & essay questions on handout; mechanics review (capitalization) Paper 2: Expository Paper assigned; critique X-1,2,3 outlines & turn in one copy; review use of italics
W Mechanics: quotation marks (1st, 3rd, & 4th); punctuating titles (5th) Paper 2: Expository Paper assigned; generating & brainstorming topics Paper 2: Expository Paper assigned; generating & brainstorming topics Paper 2: Expository Paper assigned; generating & brainstorming topics Fine-tune Paper 2 X-1,2,3 outlines; start on rough draft
Th Mechanics review:  apostrophes (5th only) Test on Native American literature unit Test on Native American literature unit Test on Native American literature unit Descriptive Writing Techniques: appositives
F Mechanics review: quotation marks (1st, 3rd, & 4th); apostrophes (5th) The Writing Process: generating X Sentences The Writing Process: generating X Sentences The Writing Process: generating X Sentences Writing workshop on Paper 2  rough draft; more on appositives

Students: You may join my Facebook group "SpeakWrite" if you wish. The purpose of the group is to send and receive messages about classwork and homework. No personal comments, please.
Week of Sept. 12 - 16
 Day All Classes 1st Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period
M Add notes to Native American unit chart Present Myths and Legends Projects Finish Myths and Legends Projects; start on Native American Poetry Present Myths and Legends Projects; start on Native American Poetry Native American Nonfiction in Holt pp. 520-22 & handout

Study Sheet for literature  test online; essay questions on handout

T Add notes to Native American unit chart; study review questions Start on Native American Poetry Finish Native American Poetry; start on Native American Nonfiction, Holt pp. 108-110 Finish Native American Poetry; start on Native American Nonfiction, Holt pp. 108-110 Finish Native American Nonfiction; review for test  using Study Sheet for literature  test online & essay questions on handout
W 1st, 3rd, & 4th: Add notes to Native American unit chart; study review questions Finish Native American Poetry; start on Native American Nonfiction, Holt pp. 108-110 Native American Nonfiction in Holt pp. 520-22 & handout

Study Sheet for literature  test online; essay questions on handout

Native American Nonfiction in Holt pp. 520-22 & handout

Study Sheet for literature  test online; essay questions on handout

Test on Native American literature unit
Th 1st, 3rd, & 4th: study review questions Native American Nonfiction in Holt pp. 520-22 & handout

Study Sheet for literature  test online; essay questions on handout

Start on Native American Nonfiction

Study Sheet for literature  test online; essay questions on handout

Start on Native American Nonfiction

Study Sheet for literature  test online; essay questions on handout

The Writing Process: generating & brainstorming topics; capitalization review
F 1st, 3rd, & 4th: study review questions Continue Native American Nonfiction; review for test  using Study Sheet for literature  test online & essay questions on handout Continue Native American Nonfiction; review for test  using Study Sheet for literature  test online & essay questions on handout  Continue Native American Nonfiction; review for test  using Study Sheet for literature  test online & essay questions on handout    The Writing Process: critiquing X Sentences; turn in five X Sentences; review of quotation marks

 
Week of Sept. 5 - 9
 Day Start-Ups Language Vocabulary Writing Literature
M no school Labor Day Holiday no school Labor Day Holiday no school
T 1st only: Finish alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words 5th only: Print out and read Native American Nonfiction; bring to class Thursday  1st only: Review Vocabulary Unit 1 1st, 3rd, 4th: Myths and Legends Projects assigned

5th: Work on Myths and Legends Projects

1st, 3rd, 4th: Finish reading Additional Native American Myths and complete questions on pp. 29 & 49
W Add notes to Native American unit chart 5th only: Print out and read Native American Nonfiction; bring to class Thursday  1st only: Vocabulary Unit 1 test Work on Myths and Legends Projects 5th: Present Myths and Legends Projects
Th Add notes to Native American unit chart 1st, 3rd, 4th: Print out and read Native American Nonfiction; bring to class Monday  none 1st, 3rd, 4th: Work on Myths and Legends Projects 5th: start on Native American Poetry
F Add notes to Native American unit chart 1st, 3rd, 4th: Print out and read Native American Nonfiction; bring to class Monday  none 1st, 3rd, 4th: Present Myths and Legends Projects 5th: Native American Nonfiction in Holt pp. 108-110

 
Week of Aug. 29 - Sept. 2
 Day Start-Ups Language Vocabulary Writing Literature
M Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Analyze style of Native American literature Finish Vocabulary from "The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky" Add notes to Native American unit chart Review Native American stories in EL pp. 24-25; go over questions p. 26
T Finish alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Analyze style of Native American literature Finish alt. forms & antonyms; write sentences Paper 1 due (1st period only)

Add notes to Native American unit chart

Read "Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle" & add notes to Native American unit chart
W Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Analyze style of Native American literature Review Vocabulary Unit 1 Add notes to Native American unit chart; Myths and Legends Projects assigned Read "Old Man Coyote & the Rock" & "Warrior Maiden"
Th Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Analyze style of Native American literature Vocabulary Unit 1 test (5th) only Start on individual task for group Myths and Legends Project %th: Start on Myths and Legends Projects
F Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Analyze style of Native American literature Vocabulary Unit 1 test (3rd & 4th only) Work on Myths and Legends Projects Work on Myths and Legends Projects

 
Week of Aug. 22 - 26
 Day Start-Ups Language Vocabulary Writing Literature
M Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Reminder to send email on  Class Policy; turn in supplies & parent letter 1st, 3rd, 4th only: Finish Vocabulary from "The Name is Mine"; add alt. forms & antonyms in 5th period Paper 1: Turn in topic outline; expand outline; start on rough draft Pretest
T Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Go over Form for Written Assignments for final copy Finish alt. forms & antonyms; write sentences Paper 1 rough draft due; brief inclass workshop none
W Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Review Form for Written Assignments for final copy New Vocabulary from Elements of Literature pp. 20-21 Paper 1: reminders on  revising & Form for Final Copy Read introduction to Native American literature, EL pp. 20-21
Th Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Proofread Paper 1 before turning it in New Vocabulary from "The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky" EL p. 23 Paper 1 due (5th period only) Read "The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky", EL p. 23; start on Native American unit chart
F Write alt. forms, antonyms for Vocabulary words Analyze style of Native American literature More Vocabulary from "The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky" Paper 1 due (3rd & 4th periods only) Read Native American stories in EL pp. 24-25; do questions p. 26

 
Week of Aug. 15 - 19
 Day Start-Ups Language Vocabulary Writing Literature
M Seating chart Intro. to  Class Policy & Syllabus Assignments: viewing website www.speakwrite.net Copy down list of supplies Parent letters & assignments
T Class Information Activity Comments on Class Policy & Syllabus; turn in supplies & parent letter Getting Acquainted activity Groups on "How Much Do You Remember?" activity Review instructions on assignments & website
W Class Information Activity Comments on Class Policy & Syllabus; turn in supplies & parent letter Vocabulary from "The Name is Mine": discussion & definitions  Work on "How Much Do You Remember?" activity Preview discussion of essay "The Name is Mine"; read essay 
Th "What's in a Name?" activity Comments on Class Policy & Syllabus; turn in supplies & parent letter Review vocabulary from "The Name is Mine" Paper 1: Personal Essay assigned; work on brainstorming Discussion questions on essay "The Name is Mine" 
F none Comments on Class Policy & Syllabus; turn in supplies & parent letter Review vocabulary from "The Name is Mine" Continue brainstorming on Paper 1; work on outline Discussion questions on essay "The Name is Mine" 

 

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