English 9

Mr. Agee / English 9

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DUE DATES

THURSDAY 5/25

In Class Essay Final Exam ESA

Final Exam Study Guide
Writing Guide
TKAM In Class Essay (think of this as a sample or a preview; the prompt will be different, but not the expectations)

CLASS APPS

GOOGLE CLASSROOM

block 1 code: r9hnex

block 5 code: ig4z7b

TURNITIN CLASS ID

block 1 ID: 14223268

block 5 ID: 14223277

password: Agee

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DAILY AGENDAS

THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017 / FINALS DAY

You took your In Class Essay Final Exam ESA

Thanks for an enjoyable term!

Enjoy your break!

Come back and say hi!

TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017

OBJECTIVE: read and analyze short narratives
you took your Multiple Choice Final Exam ESA

MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017 / PLC

OBJECTIVE: begin final exam preparations
we finished watching the film Seabiscuit, which is part of your final exams
you had time to start working on this Seabiscuit Discussion Guide

FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017

LAST DAY FOR ALL LAST PASSES
DUE TODAY: Final Exam Study Guide
OBJECTIVE: begin final exam preparations
we started watching the film Seabiscuit, which is part of your final exams

THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2017

DUE TODAY: Of Mice and Men Book Annotations
DUE TODAY: Resubmit all OMAM Study Guides
OBJECTIVE: Of Mice and Men Paragraph ESA
you planned, wrote, revised and turned in your Of Mice and Men Paragraph ESA
you had class time to work on this Final Exam Study Guide

WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017 / SENIOR CELEBRATION

DUE TODAY: English Journal
OBJECTIVE: Of Mice and Men reading comprehension test
you took your Of Mice and Men Test
you had class time to work on this Final Exam Study Guide

TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: Of Mice and Men Study Guide 4
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze Of Mice and Men chapters 5-6
we reviewed annotations from chapter 4
we read and annotated Of Mice and Men chapters 5-6
we started working on this Of Mice and Men Study Guide 5-6

MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: OMAM Paragraph Working Draft (submit to Google Classroom)
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze Of Mice and Men chapter 4
we reviewed annotations from chapter 3
we read and annotated Of Mice and Men chapter 4
we started working on this Of Mice and Men Study Guide 4

FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017 / GO THE DISTANCE RALLY

DUE TODAY: Of Mice and Men Study Guide 3
OBJECTIVE: revise a paragraph for a final draft
English Journal - OMAM TIE Review
we completed this close reading of a Woody Guthrie song
I passed back lots of graded papers
we wrote a formal draft of one of your study guide paragraphs

THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017

DUE TODAY: Of Mice and Men Study Guide 2
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze Of Mice and Men chapter 3
English Journal - OMAM Choice Theory Practice
we reviewed annotations from chapter 2
we read and annotated Of Mice and Men chapter 3
we started working on this Of Mice and Men Study Guide 3

WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017

DUE TODAY: Of Mice and Men Study Guide 1
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze Of Mice and Men chapter 2
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we reviewed yesterday's paragraph on your Of Mice and Men Study Guide 1
we read and annotated Of Mice and Men chapter 2
we started working on this Of Mice and Men Study Guide 2

TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017

DUE TODAY: notes on introduction to Of Mice and Men
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze Of Mice and Men chapter 1
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we reviewed this annotation guide for Of Mice and Men
we discussed these pre-reading themes, and you copied them into your book's inside cover
we read and annotated Of Mice and Men chapter 1
we started working on this Of Mice and Men Study Guide 1

MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: bring your Of Mice and Men book to class
OBJECTIVE: close read a poem with connections to our next novel
you picked up your To Kill a Mockingbird book
we did a close reading of the poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns
we took notes on introduction to Of Mice and Men
we reviewed this annotation guide for Of Mice and Men
we discussed these pre-reading themes, and you copied them into your book's inside cover

FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017

LAST DAY FOR ALL TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD LATE WORK
DUE TODAY: Universal Themes Essay Rewrites / Late Submissions
DUE TODAY: resumbit all TKAM study guides
OBJECTIVE: watch the film adaptation
we watched the film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird

THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017

DUE TODAY: Book Annotation Check 2 (Chapters 10-31)
OBJECTIVE: write a timed, in class essay on a theme in To Kill a Mockingbird
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we reviewed the directions and you had the entire block to write your To Kill a Mockingbird Timed Essay

WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2017

DUE TODAY: TKAM Compound Sentences Review
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 29-31
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we read and annotated To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 29-31
English Journal - To Kill a Mockingbird Reader Response
we discussed tomorrow's in class essay

we started watching the film adaptation

TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2017 / SUBSTITUTE

OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 26-28
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
you passed back graded papers
you continued reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 26-28
you worked on this TKAM Compound Sentences Review

MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: the trial of Tom Robinson
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 22-25
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
you took your Chapters 17-21 Quiz and we reviewed
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 22-25

FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2017 / SUBSTITUTE

OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 18-21
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
you continued reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 18-21
you continued collecting evidence in the trial of Tom Robinson

THURSDAY, 27 APRIL 2017

DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 15-16
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 17
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
English Journal - Essential Question to Thesis Statement
we reviewed this TKAM Timed Essay Outline (this is NOT homework)
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 17
we started collecting evidence in the trial of Tom Robinson

WEDNESDAY, 26 APRIL 2017 / MAY DAY

DUE TODAY: notes on the trial of Tom Robinson (front side only)
DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 13-14
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 15-16
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 15-16
you picked up this TKAM Study Guide 15-16

TUESDAY, 25 APRIL 2017

DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 12
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 13-14
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 13-14
we took notes on the trial of Tom Robinson (only the front side of the handout)
you picked up this TKAM Study Guide 13-14

MONDAY, 24 APRIL 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 10-11
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 12
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
English Journal - To Kill a Mockingbird
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 12
you picked up this TKAM Study Guide 12

FRIDAY, 21 APRIL 2017 / MINIMUM DAY

DUE TODAY: TKAM Book Annotation Check 1
DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 8-9
OBJECTIVE: analyze character choices using choice theory
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
English Journal - TKAM TIE Review + Choice Theory Review
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 10-11
you picked up this TKAM Study Guide 10-11

THURSDAY, 20 APRIL 2017

DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 6-7
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 8-9
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we checked our classmates' book annotations
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 8-9
you picked up this TKAM Study Guide 8-9

WEDNESDAY, 19 APRIL 2017

DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 4-5
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 6-7
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
English Journal - Empathy and Prejudice
we reviewed annotation directions for To Kill a Mockingbird
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 6-7
you picked up this TKAM Study Guide 6-7

TUESDAY, 18 APRIL 2017

DUE TODAY: finish reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 1-3
DUE TODAY: TKAM Study Guide 1 and TKAM Study Guide 2-3
OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 4-5
AUDIOBOOK: available through Google Classroom
we got new seats
English Journal - TKAM TIE Review
English Journal - Elementary School
we reviewed annotation directions for To Kill a Mockingbird
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 4-5
you picked up this TKAM Study Guide 4-5

THURSDAY, 6 APRIL 2017

OBJECTIVE: read and analyze To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 1
we reviewed annotating To Kill a Mockingbird
we started reading and annotating To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 1
over Spring Break you need to complete:

TKAM Chapter 1 Study Guide
Read and annotate Chapters 2-3 (short chapters!)
To Kill a Mockingbird audiobook available on Google Classroom
TKAM Chapters 2-3 Study Guide

WEDNESDAY, 5 APRIL 2017 / LATE START

DUE TODAY by 3:15pm: Universal Themes Essay ESA
DUE TODAY by 3:15pm: FRP Rewrites / Late Submissions
OBJECTIVE: preview key themes in To Kill a Mockingbird
RESOURCES: Universal Themes Essay
you turned in your Universal Themes Essay ESA

printed copy inside your FRP folder
upload final draft to TurnItIn.com
submit working draft to Google Classroom

we started working on this Pre-Reading Discussion
we took notes on Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird

TUESDAY, 4 APRIL 2017 / LATE START

still sorting out some family issues today
you worked on annotating the informational articles

MONDAY, 3 APRIL 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: three completed peer edits
OBJECTIVE: explore choice theory
RESOURCES: Universal Themes Essay
BLOCK 1: you turned in your three peer edits
we took notes on choice theory
we worked on this choice theory practice
you had class time for peer consultations on your essay
BLOCK 5: a family emergency pulled me out of class today

you turned in your three peer edits
you worked on the Words Often Confused packet (see me for a packet if you were absent)

FRIDAY, 31 MARCH 2017 / RALLY SCHEDULE

DUE TODAY: bring three printed copies of your essay
OBJECTIVE: evaluate essays through peer editing
RESOURCES: Universal Themes Essay
you had class time to work on:

peer editing two classmates' essays
peer editing your own essay

THURSDAY, 30 MARCH 2017 / LATE START

DUE TODAY: bring your To Kill a Mockingbird book to class
OBJECTIVE: continue essay drafting
RESOURCES: Universal Themes Essay
we discussed making your essay's Works Cited page
you had class time to write a first draft of your essay
I gave synchronous feedback as your wrote

WEDNESDAY, 29 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: Universal Themes Essay Outline
OBJECTIVE: write a first draft of your essay
RESOURCES: Universal Themes Essay
you had class time to write a first draft of your essay
I gave synchronous feedback as your wrote

TUESDAY, 28 MARCH 2017 / LATE START

OBJECTIVE: organize your essay outline
RESOURCES: Universal Themes Essay
you had class time to work on your essay outline

MONDAY, 27 MARCH 2017 / PLC

OBJECTIVE: develop a working thesis statement
LAST DAY FOR LATE PASSES ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS SINCE 3/3 (I'll still accept late FRP folders)
RESOURCES: Universal Themes Essay
we reviewed your FRP research focus
we worked on a working thesis statement using parallel structure
we discussed the directions for the Universal Themes Essay
you had class time to start working on your Universal Themes Essay Outline

FRIDAY, 24 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: Freshman Research Project ESA
OBJECTIVE: evaluate FRP through peer editing
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
you organized and turned in your FRP Research Folder
we reviewed our notes on Intro Paragraphs
we took notes on Conclusion Paragraphs
you had class time to annotate some pages in the Guide to Essay Writing Basics:

annotate Transitions, Lead Ins and Supports
annotate Intro and Conclusions

THURSDAY, 23 MARCH 2017 / SUBSTITUTE

OBJECTIVE: close read a sample essay
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
you picked up this Guide to Essay Writing Basics
you completed these directions to annotate a sample essay using this anatomy of an essay Prezi
BLOCK 1 ONLY: student elections assembly
BLOCK 5 ONLY: you used these directions to annotate some pages in the Guide to Essay Writing Basics:

annotate Transitions, Lead Ins and Supports
annotate Intro and Conclusions

WEDNESDAY, 22 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: bring your finished FRP
OBJECTIVE: evaluate FRP through peer editing
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
we reviewed high quality samples:

we spent time peer editing your FRP
we took notes on Intro Paragraphs

TUESDAY, 21 MARCH 2017

OBJECTIVE: identify parts of thesis statements
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
we took notes on claims and thesis statements
English Journal - Thesis Statement Review 1
English Journal - Figurative Language + Quote Integration Review
you had 30+ minutes of class time to work on your Freshman Research Project

MONDAY, 20 MARCH 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: be completely finished with at least two sources on your annotated bibliography
OBJECTIVE: create full MLA citations
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
we went over Works Cited pages and MLA citations

your gathering source evaluation information worksheet will be helpful
and these Using EasyBib.com slides will help, too

we went over this Works Cited page sample
you had 40+ minutes of class time to:

create your Works Cited page
add full MLA citations to your annotated bibliography
work on your annotated bibliography
annotate printed sources

FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: bring four printed sources
OBJECTIVE: continue research process
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
we set up your FRP Annotated Bibliography in Google Classroom
you had 70+ minutes of class time to:

annotate printed sources
gather source evaluation information
work on your annotated bibliography

THURSDAY, 16 MARCH 2017

OBJECTIVE: continue research process
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
we took notes on writing source evaluations
we worked on comparing source evaluations
you had 40+ minutes class time to:

locate online sources
gather source evaluation information

WEDNESDAY, 15 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: source evaluation information
OBJECTIVE: decide a research focus
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
you decided on your FRP research focus and started a plan for your research
I showed you this list as a good place to begin your research
you had 50+ minutes of class time to:

locate online sources
gather source evaluation information

TUESDAY, 14 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: worksheet for evaluating websites activity
OBJECTIVE: evaluate website credibility
RESOURCES: Freshman Research Project
I passed back lots of graded papers
we worked on comparing source summaries
we went over the Freshman Research Project directions
we worked on gathering source evaluation information

MONDAY, 13 MARCH 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: "Grief in the Age of Facebook"

OBJECTIVE: evaluate website credibility
we took notes on evaluating websites
we worked on this evaluating websites activity

THURSDAY, 9 MARCH 2017 / SUBSTITUTE

DUE TODAY: summary for the article "Del Oro Sophomores"
OBJECTIVE: annotate and summarize a nonfiction article
you worked on the article "Grief in the Age of Facebook"

close reading
complete a Reading Log

English Journal - "Grief in the Age of Facebook" Summary

WEDNESDAY, 8 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: ORA Presentation
OBJECTIVE: practice writing source summaries
we finished ORA Outside Reading Final Presentations
we took notes on writing nonfiction summaries
English Journal - "Technoslave" Summary
English Journal - "Del Oro Sophomores" Summary

TUESDAY, 6 MARCH 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: ORA Presentation
OBJECTIVE: continue student presentations
we continued with your ORA Outside Reading Final Presentation ESA (11-15 students)
you had basically the entire block to work on:

finishing annotating the article "Twitter: Often First, Not Always Right"
completing a Reading Log for "Twitter: Often First, Not Always Right"
annotating the article "New Study Finds iPads in the Classroom Boost Test Scores"
completing a Reading Log for "New Study Finds iPads in the Classroom Boost Test Scores"

MONDAY, 6 MARCH 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: ORA Presentation
OBJECTIVE: begin student presentations
I passed back lots of graded papers
11 students presented their ORA Outside Reading Final Presentation ESA

FRIDAY, 3 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: ORA Presentation Google Slides completed
OBJECTIVE: gather evidence regarding technology use
LAST DAY FOR LATE PASSES FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS SO FAR
I checked and gave feedback for your ORA Presentation Google Slides
we completed two Reading Logs for these articles:

you had class time to start annotating the article "Twitter: Often First, Not Always Right"

THURSDAY, 2 MARCH 2017

DUE TODAY: annotated packet of "A Sound of Thunder"
DUE TODAY: Sound of Thunder Reading Log
OBJECTIVE: practice nonfiction article annotation
we took notes on annotating nonfiction articles
we annotated this article as a quality annotation sample
we annotated the article "Del Oro Sophomores"

WEDNESDAY, 1 MARCH 2017

OBJECTIVE: gather evidence regarding technology use

we finished reading and annotating "A Sound of Thunder"

DRAW A STAR: next to every kind of technology and write nearby what need(s) it's meeting
HIGHLIGHT/LABEL: two examples of figurative language on each page
AT THE TOP: write a short notes about what happens on each page

we worked on this Sound of Thunder Reading Log

you had class time to work on your ORA Final Presentation ESA using:

TUESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: Final Presentation Outline

OBJECTIVE: gather evidence regarding technology use

we started reading and annotating "A Sound of Thunder"

DRAW A STAR: next to every kind of technology and write what it's used for
HIGHLIGHT/LABEL: two examples of figurative language on each page
AT THE TOP: write a short notes about what happens on each page

you had class time to work on your ORA Final Presentation ESA using:

MONDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: Scarlet Ibis paragraph

DUE TODAY: ORA Reading Log 4

OBJECTIVE: gather evidence regarding technology use

we finished Practice Speeches for people who were absent Friday

we completed this Technology Survey

we set up a new Table of Contents in your English Journal

English Journal - Technology Survey Survey

we discussed your ORA Final Presentation ESA

you had class time to start working on your Final Presentation Outline

FRIDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2017 / RALLY SCHEDULE

DUE TODAY: Practice Speech

OBJECTIVE: practice effective public speaking skills

you used effective public speaking to deliver your Practice Speech

you had class time to work on ORA Reading Log 4

you had class time to finish your Scarlet Ibis paragraph

THURSDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2017 / SUBSTITUTE

OBJECTIVE: collect evidence for a claim

you continued watching the film WALL-E and working on this WALL-E Viewing Log

be sure to review effective public speaking and your Practice Speech tonight

WEDNESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2017

OBJECTIVE: draft an expository paragraph

we reviewed effective public speaking and your Practice Speech

we finished yesterday's paragraph outline

we drafted and turned in a Scarlet Ibis Symbol Paragraph

you had class time to read your (ORA) outside reading book

we started watching the film WALL-E and working on this WALL-E Viewing Log

TUESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: ORA Reading Log 3

OBJECTIVE: discuss effective public speaking skills

we reviewed your Practice Speech

we went over keys to effective public speaking

we completed a close reading on this Scarlet Ibis paragraph

FRIDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: annotated all of "The Scarlet Ibis"

DUE TODAY: identifying figurative language

DUE TODAY: bring Outside Reading Assignment (ORA) book

DUE TODAY: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph Rewrite/Late Submission

OBJECTIVE: short story unit test (Essential Skills Assignment)

you took your Short Story Unit ESA Test

you had class time to work on ORA Reading Log 3

I passed back your graded English Journal

I introduced your Practice Speech

THURSDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: figurative language tutorial

OBJECTIVE: identify figurative language examples

REWRITE RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

we finished reading and annotating (see last slide) "The Scarlet Ibis"

we worked on identifying figurative language

WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: Short Story ESA Test Study Guide

OBJECTIVE: analyze a short story, applying literary terms

REWRITE RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

we worked on this Scarlet Ibis Close Reading

we read and annotated (see last slide) "The Scarlet Ibis"

you started this figurative language tutorial

TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: ORA Reading Log 2

OBJECTIVE: identify types of figurative language

REWRITE RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

we discussed alarm clocks

we looked over ORA Reading Log 3

we took notes on figurative language

we started using this webpage to complete this Short Story ESA Test Study Guide

FRIDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: English Journal

OBJECTIVE: organize a paragraph outline

REWRITE RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

you organized a paragraph outline for "The Necklace" and turned it in

you had class time to work on ORA Reading Log 2

THURSDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2017 / COURSE PREVIEW DAY

OBJECTIVE: analyze a short story, applying literary terms

REWRITE RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

we reviewed options for sophomore English

we discussed and took notes on questions #1-9 (but not #4) in groups and then together as a class

English Journal - "The Necklace" Story Map

WEDNESDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2017

OBJECTIVE: analyze a short story, applying literary terms

REWRITE RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

English Journal - Character Motivations

we read and started annotating "The Necklace"

IN THE MARGINS: answer all letter questions (A,B, C, D, etc.)
AT THE BOTTOM: write a short notes about what happens on each page

TUESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: compound sentences 4B review

OBJECTIVE: define and identify themes in fiction

we took notes on themes

we practiced finding themes

we discussed ORA Reading Log 2

we discussed your Most Dangerous Game Paragraphs

English Journal - Most Dangerous Game Paragraph Feedback

MONDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2017 / PLC / SUBSTITUTE

DUE TODAY: ORA Reading Log 1

OBJECTIVE: review elements of fiction

you made a story map poster in groups

you had class time to work on compound sentences 4B review

FRIDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: finished packet of "The Interlopers"

DUE TODAY: bring Outside Reading Assignment (ORA) book

OBJECTIVE: start your outside reading assignment

you took your T.I.E. Quiz

you had class time to read your Outside Reading book

you had class time to work on ORA Reading Log 1

THURSDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: Cask of Amontillado perfect paragraph outline

DUE TODAY: Cask of Amontillado paragraph (submit on Google Classroom; don't print)

OBJECTIVE: close read a short story

English Journal - Forgiveness

we started reading the short story "The Interlopers"

you worked on this Interlopers Close Reading

English Journal - Interlopers Close Reading

you finished reading "The Interlopers"

WEDNESDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2017

OBJECTIVE: collaborate on writing an expository paragraph

English Journal - TIE Quiz Study Guide

we checked if you've uploaded your Most Dangerous Game Paragraph to TurnItIn.com

we organized a perfect paragraph outline in groups

you started working on the paragraph draft

TUESDAY, 31 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: Cask of Amontillado During Reading Guide

OBJECTIVE: analyze a short story using group discussion

LAST DAY FOR LATE PASSES FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS SO FAR (I will still accept late Most Dangerous Game Paragraphs)

we took notes on irony

we discussed "The Cask of Amontillado" with the Graded Discussion worksheet as a class

we watched a video adaptation of "The Cask of Amontillado"

MONDAY, 30 JANUARY 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY by 3:15pm: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

OBJECTIVE: analyze a short story using group discussion

RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

I passed back lots of graded papers

you attempted to turn in your Most Dangerous Game Paragraph
we uploaded paragraphs to TurnItIn.com
we finished reading "The Cask of Amontillado"

you worked together on this Graded Discussion worksheet and started the During Reading Guide for homework

FRIDAY, 27 JANUARY 2017 / RALLY SCHEDULE

DUE TODAY: STEP 5 - Peer Editing for two classmates (whatever you didn't finish yesterday in class)

DUE TODAY: STEP 5 - Peer Editing for your paragraph

OBJECTIVE: identify types of point of view

RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

we took notes on point of view

I passed back lots of graded papers

we reviewed your old compound sentences quiz

we consulted with our peer editors

THURSDAY, 26 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: three printed copies of STEP 4: MDG Paragraph Working Draft

OBJECTIVE: peer edit expository paragraphs

RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

English Journal - TIE Practice 3

we completed STEP 5 - Peer Editing twice

peer edit your own paragraph for homework

WEDNESDAY, 25 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: STEP 3: Outlining

OBJECTIVE: identify basic elements of characterization

RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

English Journal - Revenge!

we took notes on characters

we started reading the short story "The Cask of Amontillado"

TUESDAY, 24 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: all notes on writing expository paragraphs

OBJECTIVE: organize a paragraph outline

RESOURCES: Most Dangerous Game Paragraph

we took notes on setting and mood

we set up your STEP 4: MDG Paragraph Working Draft

you had class time to work on STEP 3: Outlining

MONDAY, 23 JANUARY 2017 / PLC

DUE TODAY: English Journal - TIE Practice 2

OBJECTIVE: examine expository paragraph structure

I passed back graded papers

I introduced the Outside Reading Assignment

we took notes on writing expository paragraphs

we annotated this paragraph sample

I introduced the Most Dangerous Game Paragraph directions

you had class time to start working on STEP 3: Outlining

FRIDAY, 20 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: STEP 2: Gathering Evidence

OBJECTIVE: examine expository paragraph structure

you took your Compound Sentences Quiz #1

English Journal - TIE Practice 2

I passed back graded papers

I introduced the Outside Reading Assignment

we worked on this Expository Paragraph Breakdown

THURSDAY, 19 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: STEP 1: Most Dangerous Game Brainstorming

OBJECTIVE: evaluate character traits in fiction

we used yesterday's English Journal to study

I passed back graded papers

English Journal - TIE Practice 1

we discussed your Most Dangerous Game Brainstorming and collected notes on the whiteboard

you had class time to start working on Gathering Evidence

WEDNESDAY, 18 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: Most Dangerous Game packet and annotations

OBJECTIVE: practice quote integration (T.I.E.)

English Journal - Compound Sentences Quiz Study Guide

we signed up to buy or borrow books for English 9

we discussed and practiced quote integration (T.I.E.) using Zuto the Mighty

we worked on this Most Dangerous Game Brainstorming activity

TUESDAY, 17 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: compound sentences 4 worksheet

OBJECTIVE: analyze a short story, applying plot terms
ONE TIME OFFER DUE: turn in and/or fix parent portal assignments #2 - #5 (if they earned less than 100% credit or are missing) and it won't cost you a late pass to earn full credit

English Journal - Compound Sentences Review 1

we finished reading and annotating "The Most Dangerous Game"

HIGHLIGHT in one color details that demonstrate Rainsford is a skilled hunter
HIGHLIGHT in another color details that demonstrate Zaroff is a skilled hunter
IN THE TOP MARGIN write what happens on each page

FRIDAY, 13 JANUARY 2017

DUE TODAY: compound sentences 3 worksheet

OBJECTIVE: identify and construct compound sentences

OBJECTIVE: analyze a short story, applying plot terms

I passed back lots of graded papers

you turned in and we corrected your compound sentences 3 worksheet

we took notes on compound sentences (the third way)

we started working on compound sentences 4 worksheet

English class business: