This Week’s Learning Goals: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text. Write arguments to support claims. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Upcoming Due Dates: Tuesday, 03 Sep. 2019: Think Tac Toe inner square due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, 08 Sep. 2019: NoRedInk.com practice due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, 30 Sep. 2019: Q2 vocabulary quiz in class. Mon. | 02 Sep. 2019 No School - Labor Day Holiday Tues. | 03 Sep. 2019--Homecoming--Dress-up Theme--All American Red, White, & Blue Opening: EOC Question of the Day: (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Upload Think Tac Toe and work on Q2 vocabulary and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Wed. | 04 Sep. 2019--Dress-up Theme--Western Wear Opening: EOC Question of the Day: (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Work on Q2 vocabulary and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Thurs. | 05 Sep. 2019--Dress-up Theme--Celebrity Day Opening: EOC Question of the Day: ten minutes of independent reading: (+TAOSS review of Patterns 1 A, B & C);SB: Activity 1.13 (p.64): unpack EA2 and review elements of argument (p.91-2). Complete a stoplight self-check IAN Work Session:
Homework: Begin finding articles to examine both sides of an argument; annotated for evidence for your argument; work on Q2 vocabulary and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Fri. | 06 Sep. 2019 PEP Rally Bell Schedule--Dress-up Theme--Class Colors Opening: EOC Question of the Day: (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading; IAN: Compare and contrast informational and argumentative writing. How do you analyze persuasive elements? Work Session:
Homework: Work on Q2 vocabulary and activities on www.NoRedInk.com.
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This Week’s Learning Goals: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text. Write arguments to support claims. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Week at a Glance: Sunday, 25 Aug. 2019: NoRedInk.com practice due by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, 29 Aug. 2019: Think Tac Toe two outer squares due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m. Friday, 30 Aug. 2019: Q1 vocabulary assessment Tuesday, 03 Sep. 2019: Think Tac Toe inner square due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m. Mon. | 26 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Work on Think Tac Toe, Q1 vocabulary, and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Tues. | 27 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Work on Think Tac Toe, Q1 vocabulary, and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Wed. | 28 Aug. 2019--EARLY RELEASE DAY Opening: EOC Question of the Day: grammar practice (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Thurs. | 29 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Submit Think Tac Toe outer squares by 11:59 p.m. Work activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Fri. | 30 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
This Week’s Learning Goals: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text. Write arguments to support claims. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Week at a Glance: Sunday, 18 Aug. 2019: NoRedInk.com practice due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, 25 Aug. 2019: NoRedInk.com practice due by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, 29 Aug. 2019: Think Tac Toe two outer squares due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m. Friday, 30 Aug. 2019: Q1 vocabulary assessment Tuesday, 03 Sep. 2019: Think Tac Toe inner square due to TurnItIn.com by 11:59 p.m. Mon. | 19 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: https://www.usatestprep.com/states/states.php?testid=540; grammar practice (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Draft a CEI response to the prompt on "Marigolds"; 2nd period only--finish your "Sniper" narrative revisions and bring a hard copy to class for grading tomorrow. Work on Q1 vocabulary and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Tues. | 20 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: https://www.usatestprep.com/states/states.php?testid=540; grammar practice (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Work on Q1 vocabulary and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Wed. | 21 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: https://www.usatestprep.com/states/states.php?testid=540; grammar practice (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Work on Q1 vocabulary and activities on www.NoRedInk.com. Thurs. | 22 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: https://www.usatestprep.com/states/states.php?testid=540; grammar practice (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Fri. | 23 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: https://www.usatestprep.com/states/states.php?testid=540; grammar practice (+TAOSS); ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Work on Q1 vocabulary. Complete practice activities on www.NoRedInk.com. This Week’s Learning Goals: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text. Write arguments to support claims. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Week at a Glance: M 8/12: Bring pre-course reading book to class. You should be finished reading by this day! W 8/14: Come to class having completed anticipation chart and vocabulary (pp. 1-2) for “The Sniper.” Th 8/15: Bring five questions you’d want to ask a new student if you were trying to get to know them. M 8/19: Come to class having read and annotated your copy of “The Necklace.” Sun 8/25: NoRedInk.com practice due by 11:59 p.m. F 8/30: Q1 vocabulary assessment. Mon. | 12 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Work on Q1 vocabulary; complete diagnostic on www.NoRedInk.com. Tues. | 13 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: Complete anticipation chart and vocabulary (pp. 1-2) for “The Sniper.” Work on Q1 vocabulary. Complete diagnostic on www.NoRedInk.com. Wed. | 14 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
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Thurs. | 15 Aug. 2019 **Freshman class meeting today at 11:00 a.m.** Opening: EOC Question of the Day: Work Session:
Homework: Work on Q1 vocabulary. Complete diagnostic on www.NoRedInk.com. Fri. | 16 Aug. 2019 Opening: EOC Question of the Day: ten minutes of independent reading Work Session:
Homework: NoRedInk practice due Sunday night at 11:59 p.m.; work on Q1 vocabulary. Planning your week:
M 8/5 "My Name" vignettes are due in class; bring a hard copy to share in small groups W 8/7 Lab orientation and SRI testing F 8/9 Mini Me self portraits are due in class; be ready to share Monday, August 5 Opener: Review syllabus and semester overview to answer any residual questions (independent reading notebook, IAN) Work Session:
Brainstorm ideas for STEAL elements for your mini-me and independent reading choices. HOMEWORK: Complete VIA character strengths survey for mini-me. Mini me due Friday; bring an independent reading text (print only). Tuesday, August 6 Opener: Deepen understanding of classroom policies and procedures via Q&A session; grammar boot-camp Work Session:
Wednesday, August 7 Opener: Assign lab seat numbers; Review lab rules and etiquette Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Mini me due Friday; bring an independent reading text (print only). Thursday, August 8 Opener: Finish grammar boot-camp Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Mini me due Friday; bring an independent reading text (print only). Friday, August 9 Opener:
HOMEWORK: Enjoy your weekend; do an act of kindness for another person. :) I'm so excited to meet you!
This Week’s Learning Goals: Learn how to be successful in Honors 9th Literature and Composition. Create norms for our classroom with your peers. Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text. Write arguments to support claims. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Week at a Glance: Friday, 02 Aug. 2019: Bring completed Assignment Part I to class. Monday, 05 Aug. 2019: Bring completed Assignment Part II to class. Come to class having completed syllabus questionnaire and digitally signing syllabus. Complete all required technology platform registration. Thurs. | 01 Aug. 2019 Opening: Welcome to Honors 9th Literature! Work Session:
Homework: Complete Assignment Part I. This is due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Read syllabus and use QR code to complete student questionnaire and “sign” syllabus. Ask parents to read syllabus and use QR code to complete parent questionnaire and “sign” syllabus. Fri. | 02 Aug. 2019 Opening: Literary Device Review Icebreaker Work Session:
Homework: Complete Assignment Part II and bring printed copy to class on Monday. You'll receive a detailed syllabus on the first day of class, but in case you're shopping for supplies early, here's what you'll need: Required Supplies: • A composition notebook • Pens • Pencils • College-ruled notebook paper • An organization system: agenda, binder, etc. • A flash drive or cloud storage account (Office 365 or Google Drive recommended) • An independent reading novel of your choice • Your summer reading book (autobiography, biography, or memoir) I Also Recommend (Optional): • Markers, colored pencils, construction paper, and other creative materials. • Hand sanitizer and Clorox/Lysol wipes for the class to share. • Glue Sticks and a pair of personal student safety scissors • Your own copies of The Night Circus and The Tempest (Folger Shakespeare Library edition) so you may write in the books.
Planning Your Week W 5/15: ZINC 400+ words due. M 5/20: Tim Burton style analysis essay due in class. T or W 5/21 or 5/22: Final test (Tim Burton style analysis) Monday, May 13 Opener: Review style analysis essay requirements and ZINC requirements. Work Session:
HOMEWORK: ZINC due May 15; style analysis essay due May 20. Tuesday, May 14 Opener: Review graphic organizer format (web organizer for key subjects/points and influences discussed in the biographical essay. Watch the short “Vincent” by Tim Burton. Work Session:
Share charted results with your small group HOMEWORK: ZINC due May 15; style analysis essay due May 20. Wednesday, May 15 Opener: Review essay requirements and structure. Work Session:
HOMEWORK: ZINC due tonight; style analysis essay due May 20. Thursday, May 16 Opener: Review discussion questions p.172 and p.175 for the plot development and cinematic techniques; focus on the editing in the Verruca Salt scene. Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Style analysis essay due May 20. Friday, May 17 Opener: Connect the analytical statement structure to the paragraph structure (p.179) and the paragraph structure to the essay structure (p.182-3). Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Style analysis essay due May 20. Planning Your Week
W 5/8: The Night Circus projects due in class (submit all written materials to Turnitin.com). W 5/15: ZINC 400+ words due. M 5/20: Tim Burton style analysis essay due in class. T or W 5/21 or 5/22: Final test (Tim Burton style analysis) Monday, May 6 Opener: Review style analysis essay requirements. Work Session:
HOMEWORK:The Night Circus projects due Wednesday; ZINC due May 15; style analysis essay due May 20. Tuesday, May 7 Opener: Complete the tone chart on p.158 and “The Language of Style Analysis” p.159. Work Session:
HOMEWORK:The Night Circus projects due tomorrow; ZINC due May 15; style analysis essay due May 20. Wednesday, May 8 Opener: Set up Night Circus projects. Work Session:
HOMEWORK: ZINC due May 15; style analysis essay due May 20. Thursday, May 9 Opener: Review requirements for style analysis essay. Work Session:
HOMEWORK: ZINC due May 15; style analysis essay due May 20. Friday, May 10 Opener: Complete the narrative writing prompt p. 162. Work Session:
HOMEWORK: ZINC due May 15; style analysis essay due May 20. Planning Your Week
M 4/29 – W 5/1: EOC; brush up on your skills with USA Test Prep. Get plenty of rest! W 5/8: The Night Circus projects due in class (submit all written materials to Turnitin.com). Bring your copy of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern to class each day. Monday, April 26 – Wednesday, May 1 Please report to lab 421 during our normal class period for End of Course Testing. The bell schedule is slightly altered to allow enough time for testing, so please be present and on time each and every day. 3rd Period: PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE "A" LUNCH ON TESTING DAYS HOMEWORK: The Night Circus projects due May 8; ZINC due May 15. Thursday, May 2 Opener: Review The Night Circus project requirements and due dates. Work Session:
HOMEWORK:The Night Circus projects due May 8; ZINC due May 15. Friday, May 3 Opener: Review graphic organizer format (web organizer for key subjects/points and influences discussed in the biographical essay.Watch the short “Vincent” by Tim Burton. Work Session:
HOMEWORK:The Night Circus projects due May 8; ZINC due May 15. Planning Your Week
S 4/21: Enjoy your Easter! M 4/29 – W 5/1: EOC; brush up on your skills with USA Test Prep. Get plenty of rest! Bring your copy of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern to class each day. Monday, April 22 Opener: EOC Question of the Day Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Keep up with your reading schedule for The Night Circus; work on ZINC; review for the EOC. Tuesday, April 23 Opener: EOC Question of the Day Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Keep up with your reading schedule for The Night Circus; work on ZINC; review for the EOC. Wednesday, April 24 Opener: EOC Question of the Day Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Keep up with your reading schedule for The Night Circus; work on ZINC; review for the EOC. Thursday, April 25 Opener: EOC Question of the Day Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Keep up with your reading schedule for The Night Circus; work on ZINC; review for the EOC. Friday, April 26 Opener: EOC Question of the Day Work Session:
HOMEWORK: Work on ZINC; review for the EOC; get some rest and prepare for the EOC Monday through Wednesday. |
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