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10/7 to 10/10
This work applies to classes on the days they do NOT take their nine weeks' test. In other words, on testing day, the test IS the assignment for that day.
Do Now: Read pages 4-6 in grammar book; answer questions 1-8 on pages 6-7.
-discuss "Do Now" (test prep)
-vocabulary work from vocabulary workbooks
-copy capitalization rules 1-5 and work Exercises 2, 3, 4 on pages 673-677
-I will distribute Buckle Down books (test prep workbooks); if you have not paid $10, you will not receive a book.
Homework: Finish Exercises 2, 3, 4, if needed. Bring $10 for workbook, if needed.
10/3 and 10/13 (because of nine weeks' testing)
Do Now: Answer questions 77-85 from pages PT2-28-29 in Practice Test 2.
-discuss "Do Now"
-movie of 12 Angry Men
Homework: Study for Nine Weeks' Test!!!!
10/1 and 10/2
Do Now: Work S15 in front of grammar book. Copy rules 11-13 from board.
-discuss "Do Now" (test prep)
-discuss rules
-work Exercise 11, Review E, and Review F on pages 530- 531
-QUIZ on indefinite pronoun chart (rule 3)
-12 Angry Men movie
-discuss Nine Weeks' Test format:
31 questions dealing with short story terms
25 questions dealing with subject-verb agreement
17 questions dealing with 12 Angry Men (vocabulary and plot)
8 questions dealing with usage (to, too, two, etc.)
8 reading comprehension questions dealing with a passage ("cold read")
Homework: FIND THE JAG!!! :-)
9/29 and 9/30
Do Now: Work S14 in front of grammar book (test prep). Turn in extra credit. Copy next subject-verb agreement rules from board.
-discuss test prep
-discuss next rules
-work pages 119-120 from grammar workbook and Exercise 9 on page 527 (in pairs?)
-watch movie 12 Angry Men
Homework: STUDY CHART FOR QUIZ ON INDEFINITE PRONOUNS (rule 3)!!!
9/25 and 9/26
Do Now: Pick up Practice Test 2 from desk. Copy subject-verb agreement rules from board.
-grade and discuss "Do Now" from last class (pages 20-21)
-finish 12 Angry Men and discuss
-discuss new subject-verb rules
-work Exercise 6, Review C, Exercise 8, Review D on pages 521-525
-short story tests returned
No homework except EXTRA CREDIT (pages 117-118 from grammar workbook)!
9/23 and 9/24
I will be out of the classroom for these two days (funeral and tutoring for English II re-test).
Do Now: Answer 49-58 on pages PT2-20 and PT2-21 in Practice Test 2 (test prep).
-turn in work
-read 12 Angry Men aloud
No homework!
9/19 and 9/22
Do Now: Work page S13 on same sheet of paper as S11-S12 (from last class). Copy rule #3 dealing with subject-verb agreement.
-grade and discuss Do Now (test prep)
-discuss rule 3-- chart for indefinite pronouns that must me MEMORIZED for subject-verb agreement test
-work exercises 4, 5, and B on pages 518-520
-begin reading the play 12 Angry Men aloud in class (after discussion of vocabulary handout)
Homework: Work pages 113-114 from workbook.
9/17 and 9/18
Do Now: Read page S10 and answer 1-10 on pages S11-12 in front of grammar book (test prep). Copy rules from board into new section entitled "Subject-Verb Agreement."
-discuss "Do Now"
-discuss rules
-short story test
-work pages 111-112 in grammar workbook and Exercise 3 on page 514-515 of grammar book
No homework! :-)
9/15 and 9/16
Do Now: Work page 1-3 in old SATP workbook (test prep).
-grade and discuss SATP
-discuss common errors in paragraphs about solitary confinement (topic sentences, underlining, etc.)
-quiz on "The Bet"
-discuss "The Bet"
-quick game to review usage before test
-TEST on usage
Homework: Study for literature TEST!!! Make sure you know the 22 terms we defined ("atmosphere" to "theme") and the 6 stories we covered. The stories are as follows:
"What Happened During the Ice Storm"
"The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"
"Everyday Use"
"Life is Sweet at Kumansenu"
"Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?"
"The Bet"
9/11 and 9/12
Do Now: Turn in extra credit grammar worksheet. Write a paragraph (with a clear topic sentence) that discusses 3 books, 3 movies, 3 musical artists/albums, and 1 keepsake that you would take into solitary confinement. Remember to give reasons for your choices.
-turn in paragraphs
-grade and discuss HW
-copy last 12 usage rules (from pages 798-800) and discuss these rules
-work pages 357-358 in grammar workbook, as well as Ex. 11 on page 801-2 in grammar book
-begin last short story ("The Bet" on page 210) aloud in class with popcorn reading
Homework: STUDY FOR TEST ON USAGE RULES!! Also, finish reading "The Bet"; be ready for a quiz next time. Remember that I will check all usage rules before the test!! Lastly, we will have our short story test on 9-17-08 (A day) and 9-18-08 (B day); it will cover 22 literary terms and 6 short stories.
9/9 and 9/10
Do Now: Answer 1-10 from pages 16-17 to 16-19 in old SATP workbook (under desk).
-discuss SATP
-check HW (which was revision of pages 175 and 200 from grammar workbook-- after rules were discussed again)
-quiz on "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?"
-discuss "Billy"
-discuss rules 38-46 from pages 796-797 in grammar book (formerly through piece)
-work Exercise 7, Exercise 8, Review D on pages 795-798 AND page 354 from grammar workbook
Homework: Finish grammar exercises, if needed. Also, students should complete the extra credit assignment, which is pages 355-356 from grammar workbook.
9/5 and 9/8
DON'T FORGET TO BRING $10 FOR NEW SATP WORKBOOKS!!!!
Do Now: Read page PT2-18 in practice test 2 and answer questions 41-47 (test prep). Also, students will turn in homework as they pick up a practice test.
-discuss test prep
-check and discuss classwork from last class
-begin reading "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" on page 198 of lit book (using reading response method)
-copy next usage rules into notebooks (pages 793-795); discuss rules
-work Ex. 7 on page 795 and page 354 in grammar workbook (check work, if time)
** I will show progress report grades as students work grammar exercises.**
Homework: Finish "Where Have You Gone.." and write 8 more responses. Make sure the last response covers the ending of the story. Be ready for quiz next class.
9/3 and 9/4
DON'T FORGET TO BRING $10 FOR NEW SATP WORKBOOKS!!!!
Do Now: Turn to page 16-14 in old SATP workbooks and read sections about sarcasm and satire (to page 16-16). Work page 16-14.
-discuss SATP
-quiz on "Life is Sweet"
-discuss "Life is Sweet" (esp. foreshadowing, ending, point of view)
-copy and discuss next 7 grammar rules
-work Exercises 2 and 3 on pages 618-620, as well as Review A and Review B on pages 583-590
-check and discuss exercises, if time permits
Homework: Work pages 175 and 200 from grammar workbooks. These workbooks will stay in the classroom; students will tear out needed pages.
8/29 and 9/2
Do Now: Read pages 16-10 to 16-12 in old SATP workbook. Answer 1-6 on those pages. (test prep)
-discuss and grade test prep
-discuss how to journal while reading to improve reading comprehension; use "Everyday Use" to discuss technique
-begin next story, "Life is Sweet at Kumansenu" (page 146), aloud to continue practicing reading comprehension technique
-finish English II practice test (those finished will read "Life is Sweet..." silently)
Homework: Finish "Life is Sweet at Kumansenu" and write AT LEAST 7 more reading entries in journal. Be ready for quiz next class!!
8/27 and 8/28
Do Now: Grab copy of discussion question answers from LIFE OF PI and begin reading.
-discuss how to answer discussion questions
-return PI tests and discussion answers
-continue to work on English II Practice Test
No homework! Remember to bring $10 for SATP workbooks, and remember deadline for artistic projects (A day-- 9/3 and B day-- 9/4).
8/25 and 8/26
Do Now: Students will pick up choice sheets for artistic projects (3 choices for bonus points on LIFE OF PI test-project is optional), pick up grammar book (to be issued to students), and number to 5 for quiz on "Everyday Use."
-quiz on story
-begin SATP Practice Test (70-question English II practice test)
No homework!! Projects are due 9/3 (A day) and 9/4 (B day). Also, SATP workbooks are $10, which is due by 9/5.
8/21 and 8/22
SATP workbooks will be $10.00. The deadline for payment is September 5.
Do Now: Read "Berry Picking" from Practice Test 2 and answer questions 69-76. (SATP) Also, turn in group work from LIFE OF PI.
-discuss SATP
-pairs work with literary terms in conjunction with "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"
-discuss pairs work and story
-return student paragraphs about mistakes/poor choices and discuss errors
-LIFE OF PI test
-read "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker on page 69 of lit book; also read the article about swept yards on page 77 of lit books
Homework: Finish "Everyday Use," if necessary. Be ready for quiz on the story!!
8/19 and 8/20
Do Now: Answer 1-5 on page S9 of grammar book (SATP). Copy next 3 grammar rules.
-discuss SATP and grammar rules
-work Review B on pages 654-5 (omitting 3, 10, 18,19) and Review C on pages 655-6 (omitting 1, 3, 7)
-define remaining lit terms from glossary beginning on page 995 of lit book (to be checked next time): flashback, foil, foreshadowing, hyperbole, imagery, verbal irony, dramatic irony, situational irony (all are under "irony"), point of view, omniscient point of view, 3rd person limited point of view, 1st person point of view (all are under "point of view"), protagonist, setting, theme
-work in LIFE OF PI groups to complete discussion answers (due next time)
Homework: Finish lit terms (if needed); finish PI discussion answers (if needed). Be ready for LIFE OF PI test next time!!
8/15 and 8/18
Do Now: Read "The Old 'New Coke.'" Answer 1-6. (SATP)
-copy next 7 grammar rules from the board
-discuss SATP
-discuss rules
-work Ex. 1, 2, 3 on pp. 642+ in new grammar books
-check exercises
-quiz on "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"
-discuss story (including pairs work on characterization and conflict)
-group work on LIFE OF PI
Homework: Make sure you are ready for LIFE OF PI test!! See below for test dates.
8/13 and 8/14
Do Now: Each student will write a paragraph describing a time when he/she made a mistake or bad choice. He/She will tell what happened, why he/she chose incorrectly, etc.
-Go over next 6 usage rules (grammar)
-begin group work with LIFE OF PI (discussion questions)
-read "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" in class
-look up 6 literary terms (atmosphere, direct characterization, indirect characterization, static character, dynamic character, external conflict, internal conflict) beginning on page 995 of lit book
-lit books will be distributed
Homework: Again, LIFE OF PI test is August 21 (A day) and August 22 (B day). Also, be ready for a quiz on "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant."
8/11 and 8/12
Do Now: SATP activity--Students will read "Veranda Beach" passage (from old test) and answer questions 40-46.
-Grade SATP and discuss
-Discuss 1st 4 usage rules on page 638 of grammar book
-Pair students and have them create sentences to show they can correctly apply each rule (put sentences on board and discuss)
-Begin short story unit by discussing imagery
-Have students read "What Happened During the Ice Storm" on page 4 of lit book and make a list of images in story
-Pair students again and have them compile list of images to discuss and turn in
-Discuss story as a class
-Return "I am" poems
-Begin LIFE OF PI discussion questions (in groups)
Homework: Be ready for LIFE OF PI test on 8/21 (A day) and 8/22 (B day)!!
8/7 and 8/8
Do Now: Use the "Word of the Day" in a sentence to show understanding of the word; also, use the letters in the word to create new words.
-discussion of class rules, parent letter, class expectations, etc.
-writing exercise ("I am" poem)
Homework: Finish "I am" poem, if necessary. Have parents email or write note to show they have received and read parent letter.
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