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Tuesday, November 18

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Essay DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  3. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 6: Pages 98-113--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Lecture

  3. Discussion

HOMEWORK:

  1. Animal Farm: Day 6: Pages 98-113--DUE TOMORROW

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Accelerated English 9:

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Essay DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  3. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 6: Pages 98-113--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Lecture

  3. Discussion

HOMEWORK:

  1. Animal Farm: Day 6: Pages 98-113--DUE TOMORROW

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Thursday, November 13

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Animal Farm: Day 4: Pages 73-83

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Notes on essay conventions: writing introductions

  3. Essay work time

  4. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  5. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 5: Pages 84-97--DUE AT END OF CLASS TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Lecture

  3. Discussion

HOMEWORK:

  1. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: Animal Farm: Day 4: Pages 73-83

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Notes on essay conventions: writing introductions

  3. Essay work time

  4. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  5. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 5: Pages 84-97--DUE AT END OF CLASS TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Lecture

  3. Discussion

HOMEWORK:

  1. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Wednesday, November 12

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Animal Farm: Day 3: Pages 61-72

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Notes on essay conventions and brainstorming

  3. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 4: Pages 73-83--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Lecture

  3. Discussion

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Animal Farm: Day 4: Pages 73-83--DUE TOMORROW

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: Animal Farm: Day 3: Pages 61-72

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Notes on essay conventions and brainstorming

  3. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 4: Pages 73-83--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Lecture

  3. Discussion

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Animal Farm: Day 4: Pages 73-83--DUE TOMORROW

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Tuesday, November 11

English 9:

DUE TODAY: U.S.S. Utopia Scenario Wksht--DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  3. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 3: Pages 61-72--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Viewing

  2. Reading

  3. Quiet Work Time

  4. Group Work Time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Animal Farm: Day 3: Pages 61-72--DUE TOMORROW

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: U.S.S. Utopia Scenario Wksht--DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  3. Reading and work time on Animal Farm: Day 3: Pages 61-72--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Viewing

  2. Reading

  3. Quiet Work Time

  4. Group Work Time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Animal Farm: Day 3: Pages 61-72--DUE TOMORROW

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Monday, November 10

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  3. Work time on U.S.S. Utopia Scenario Wksht--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Viewing

  2. Group Work Time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish U.S.S. Utopia Scenario Wksht.

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Gut Check" on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm"

  3. Work time on U.S.S. Utopia Scenario Wksht--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Viewing

  2. Group Work Time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish U.S.S. Utopia Scenario Wksht.

  2. Work on long term project--DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Wednesday, November 5

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44--DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. New group assignments

  2. Reading Guide Day 2: Pages 45-60

  3. Reading 45-60

  4. Work time

  5. Quiz Tomorrow: Pages 25-60

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Group Work

  3. Text Analysis

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Reading Guide Day 2: Pages 45-60

  2. Think about choosing a long term project--see yesterday's agenda

  3. Quiz Tomorrow: Pages 25-60

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44--DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. New group assignments

  2. Reading Guide Day 2: Pages 45-60

  3. Reading 45-60

  4. Work time

  5. Quiz Tomorrow: Pages 25-60

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading

  2. Group Work

  3. Text Analysis

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Reading Guide Day 2: Pages 45-60

  2. Think about choosing a long term project--see yesterday's agenda

  3. Quiz Tomorrow: Pages 25-60

Tuesday, November 4

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Assign long term project

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm",  events covered in pages 25-44

  3. Group work time on Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Viewing

  2. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Assign long term project

  2. Viewing "Animal Farm",  events covered in pages 25-44

  3. Group work time on Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Viewing

  2. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44

Monday, November 3

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Assign group member roles

  2. Begin reading Animal Farm, pages 25-44

  3. Group work time on Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Assign roles

  2. Reading

  3. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish reading and highlighting your part on pages 25-44

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Assign group member roles

  2. Begin reading Animal Farm, pages 25-44

  3. Group work time on Reading Guide Day 1: Pages 25-44

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Assign roles

  2. Reading

  3. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish reading and highlighting your part on pages 25-44

Monday, October 20

English 9:

DUE TODAY: "In My World"--Rough Draft Due Today

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Work on second draft of "In My World"

  2. Begin symbol creation--2 in class days

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Drafting practice

  2. Discussion of symbols

  3. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish second draft and rough draft of symbol creation

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: "In My World"--Rough Draft Due Today

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Work on second draft of "In My World"

  2. Begin symbol creation--2 in class days

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Drafting practice

  2. Discussion of symbols

  3. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish second draft and rough draft of symbol creation

Tuesday, October 14

Continue the "Interview Assignment Part 2"

Here are some sites you can use when you're creating your interview of a presidential candidate:

  http://www.johnmccain.com/         http://www.barackobama.com/index.php      

  http://2008election.procon.org/      http://www.nationalplatforms.com/

Monday, October 13

Here is the "Interview Assignment Part 2", which you should use AFTER you complete Part 1

Here are some sites you can use when you're creating your interview of a presidential candidate:

  http://www.johnmccain.com/         http://www.barackobama.com/index.php      

  http://2008election.procon.org/      http://www.nationalplatforms.com/

Friday, October 10--TEAM DAY

Thursday, October 9

Here is the "Interview Assignment Part 1"

Here is the "Interview Assignment Part 2", which you should use AFTER your complete Part 1

Here is a site with some tips for writing an interview:

http://www.teenink.com/About/WritingTips.php#P2

Here are some sites you can use when you're creating your interview of a presidential candidate:

http://2008election.procon.org/      http://www.nationalplatforms.com/

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php       http://www.johnmccain.com/

Wednesday, October 8

English 9:

DUE TODAY: "Issue Collage"--DUE BY END OF PERIOD TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Continue working in computer lab on "Issue Collage"--DUE AT END OF PERIOD TODAY

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish "Issue Collage" if you didn't get it done in class

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: "Issue Collage"--DUE BY END OF PERIOD TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Continue working in computer lab on "Issue Collage"--DUE AT END OF PERIOD TODAY

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish "Issue Collage" if you didn't get it done in class

Tuesday, October 7

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Journal Response from yesterday is DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. De-Brief about "Issues in America" activity

  2. Begin working in computer lab on "Issue Collage"--DUE AT END OF PERIOD TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Groupthink Activity De-Brief

  2. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  N/A

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: Journal Response from yesterday is DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. De-Brief about "Issues in America" activity

  2. Begin working in computer lab on "Issue Collage"--DUE AT END OF PERIOD TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Groupthink Activity De-Brief

  2. Work time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  N/A

Monday, October 6

English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Introduce "Issues in America" Unit as a frontload to Animal Farm

  2. Groupthink Activity on issues in America

  3. Work time on Journal Response--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Groupthink Activity

  2. Writing time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  Finish your Journal Response--DUE TOMORROW

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Introduce "Issues in America" Unit as a frontload to Animal Farm

  2. Groupthink Activity on issues in America

  3. Work time on Journal Response--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Groupthink Activity

  2. Writing time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  Finish your Journal Response--DUE TOMORROW

Tuesday, September 30

English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Reading "The Scarlet Ibis"

  2. Complete Reading Guide--DUE TOMORROW IN CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Lecture/Class Participation

  2. Reading time

  3. Quiet work time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  Reading Guide due in class tomorrow

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Reading "The Scarlet Ibis"

  2. Complete Reading Guide--DUE TOMORROW IN CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Lecture/Class Participation

  2. Reading time

  3. Quiet work time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  Reading Guide due in class tomorrow

Monday, September 29

English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

  1. READING GUIDE DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Mini-lesson on setting/mood identification

  2. Reading "The Scarlet Ibis"

  3. Complete Reading Guide--DUE TOMORROW IN CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Lecture/Class Participation

  2. Reading time

  3. Quiet work time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  Reading Guide due in class tomorrow

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

  1. READING GUIDE DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Mini-lesson on setting/mood identification

  2. Reading "The Scarlet Ibis"

  3. Complete Reading Guide--DUE TOMORROW IN CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Lecture/Class Participation

  2. Reading time

  3. Quiet work time

HOMEWORK:

  1.  Reading Guide due in class tomorrow

Friday, September 26

English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

  1. READING GUIDE DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Read "The White Circle" in  class

  2. Complete Reading Guide--DUE MONDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading time

  2. Quiet work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish your Reading Guide

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: 

  1. READING GUIDE DUE TODAY

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Read "Through the Tunnel" in  class

  2. Complete Reading Guide--DUE MONDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading time

  2. Quiet work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish your Reading Guide

Thursday, September 25

English 9:

DUE TODAY:  N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Work time on Reading Guide--DUE AT BEGINNING OF HOUR TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Cooperative work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish your Reading Guide

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY:  N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Work time on Reading Guide--DUE AT BEGINNING OF HOUR TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Cooperative work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish your Reading Guide

Wednesday, September 24

English 9:

DUE TODAY:  N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game"

  2. Work time on Reading Guide--DUE AT END OF HOUR TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading time

  2. Cooperative work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish enough of your Reading Guide so that you can turn it in at the end of the period tomorrow

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY:  N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game"

  2. Work time on Reading Guide--DUE AT END OF HOUR TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Reading time

  2. Cooperative work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish enough of your Reading Guide so that you can turn it in at the end of the period tomorrow

Wednesday, September 17

English 9:

DUE TODAY:  N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Finish Conflict/Resolution chart in groups

  2. Gallery walk--visit the charts of other groups and complete critique forms

  3. Writing tonight: What is conflict?--1/2 to 1 page in length--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group work time

  2. Gallery visits

  3. Writing time

HOMEWORK:

  1. What is Conflict--short answer: 1/2 to 1 page of writing--DUE TOMORROW

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY:  N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Finish Conflict/Resolution chart in groups

  2. Gallery walk--visit the charts of other groups and complete critique forms

  3. Writing tonight: What is conflict?--1-2 pages in length--DUE TOMORROW

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group work time

  2. Gallery visits

  3. Writing time

HOMEWORK:

  1. What is Conflict--short answer: 1-2 pages of writing--DUE TOMORROW

Tuesday, September 16

English 9:

DUE TODAY:

Interview assignment from last night--DUE

Conflict Chart will be due at the end of the period

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Group work time--Conflict/Resolution chart--DUE TODAY AT END OF CLASS

  2. Incorporate your information from last night's interviews

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group work time

HOMEWORK: N/A

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY:

Interview assignment from last night--DUE

Conflict Chart will be due at the end of the period

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Group work time--Conflict/Resolution chart--DUE TODAY AT END OF CLASS

  2. Incorporate your information from last night's interviews

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group work time

HOMEWORK: N/A

Monday, September 15

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  Return quiz over "The Chaser" and "Lamb to the Slaughter"

  2. Collect extra credit option if you chose to complete it

  3. New groups

  4. Introduce Conflict unit

  5. Group work time--conflict/resolution chart--DUE TOMORROW IN CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. New groups

  2. Group work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Conflict Questionnaire--DUE TOMORROW

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  Return quiz over "The Chaser" and "Lamb to the Slaughter"

  2. Collect extra credit option if you chose to complete it

  3. New groups

  4. Introduce Conflict unit

  5. Group work time--conflict/resolution chart--DUE TOMORROW IN CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. New groups

  2. Group work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Conflict Questionnaire--DUE TOMORROW

Thursday, September 11

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  Quiz over "The Chaser" and "Lamb to the Slaughter"

  2. Extra credit option if you choose

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Quiz

  2. Extra credit

HOMEWORK:

  1. N/A--have a nice 3 day weekend!

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  Quiz over "The Chaser" and "Lamb to the Slaughter"

  2. Extra credit option if you choose

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Quiz

  2. Extra credit

HOMEWORK:

  1. N/A--have a nice 3 day weekend!

Wednesday, September 10

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  N.Q.G. reading strategy practice

  2. "Think Aloud" from Mr. Porter

  3. Reading "Lamb to the Slaughter"

  4. In-class notes

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Notes

  2. Reading

  3. Think Aloud

HOMEWORK:

  1. N/A--Quiz tomorrow over "The Chaser" and "Lamb to the Slaughter"

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  N.Q.G. reading strategy practice

  2. "Think Aloud" from Mr. Porter

  3. Reading "Lamb to the Slaughter"

  4. In-class notes

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Notes

  2. Reading

  3. Think Aloud

HOMEWORK:

  1. N/A--Quiz tomorrow over "The Chaser" and "Lamb to the Slaughter"

Tuesday, September 9

English 9:

DUE TODAY: "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  N.Q.G. reading strategy practice

  2. "Think Aloud" from Mr. Porter

  3. Reading "The Chaser"

  4. In-class notes

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Notes

  2. Reading

  3. Think Aloud

HOMEWORK:

  1. N/A

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  N.Q.G. reading strategy practice

  2. "Think Aloud" from Mr. Porter

  3. Reading "The Chaser"

  4. In-class notes

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Notes

  2. Reading

  3. Think Aloud

HOMEWORK:

  1. N/A

Monday, September 8

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1.  "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment work time--DUE TUESDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Graphic Novel work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. The graphic novel assignment is due at the beginning of the period tomorrow; please finish working on it this evening, and bring it tomorrow

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment work time--DUE TUESDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Graphic Novel work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. The graphic novel assignment is due at the beginning of the period tomorrow; please finish working on it this evening, and bring it tomorrow

Friday, September 5

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Agenda Check and Writer's Notebook Check--10 pts. each

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Check Agenda

  2. Check Writer's Notebook

  3.  "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment work time--DUE TUESDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Graphic Novel work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Monday will also be an in-class work day, but if you think you need to put in some time on the graphic novel assignment over the weekend, please feel free to do so.

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: Agenda Check and Writer's Notebook Check--10 pts. each

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Check Agenda

  2. Check Writer's Notebook

  3. "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment work time--DUE TUESDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Graphic Novel work time

HOMEWORK:

  1. Monday will also be an in-class work day, but if you think you need to put in some time on the graphic novel assignment over the weekend, please feel free to do so.

Thursday, September 4

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Group work time on "The Cask of Amontillado" WKSHT

  2. Finish reading "The Cask of Amontillado"

  3. Group work time on WKSHT--DUE

  4. Assign "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group participation

  2. "Cask" pre-reading

  3. Understanding "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment

HOMEWORK:

  1. Writer's Notebook check on Friday--10 pts.

  2. Agenda check on Friday--10 pts.

  3. Special supplies for tomorrow's work day?

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Group work time on "The Cask of Amontillado" WKSHT

  2. Finish reading "The Cask of Amontillado"

  3. Group work time on WKSHT--DUE

  4. Assign "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group participation

  2. "Cask" pre-reading

  3. Understanding "Cask" Graphic Novel assignment

HOMEWORK:

  1. Writer's Notebook check on Friday--10 pts.

  2. Agenda check on Friday--10 pts.

  3. Special supplies for tomorrow's work day?

Wednesday, September 3

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Group work time on "The Cask of Amontillado" WKSHT

  2. Reading "The Cask of Amontillado"

  3. Group work time on WKSHT

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group participation

  2. "Cask" pre-reading

HOMEWORK:

  1. Writer's Notebook check on Friday--10 pts.

  2. Agenda check on Friday--10 pts.

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Group work time on "The Cask of Amontillado" WKSHT

  2. Reading "The Cask of Amontillado"

  3. Group work time on WKSHT

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group participation

  2. "Cask" pre-reading

HOMEWORK:

  1. Writer's Notebook check on Friday--10 pts.

  2. Agenda check on Friday--10 pts.

Tuesday, September 2

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Group formation

  2. Group membership grid activity--DUE IN CLASS

  3. "The Cask of Amontillado" pre-reading work with group

  4. "Find Someone Who" activity (if time)

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group participation

  2. "Cask" pre-reading

HOMEWORK:

  1. Writer's Notebook check on Friday--10 pts.

  2. Agenda check on Friday--10 pts.

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: Dewey response questions

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Turn in Dewey response questions

  2. Group formation

  3. Group membership grid activity--DUE IN CLASS

  4. "The Cask of Amontillado" pre-reading work with group

  5. "Find Someone Who" activity (if time)

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Group participation

  2. "Cask" pre-reading

HOMEWORK:

  1. Writer's Notebook check on Friday--10 pts.

  2. Agenda check on Friday--10 pts.

Friday, August 29

English 9:

DUE TODAY: By the end of the period, you should be ready to turn in your "Where I am From" poem

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish decorating your Writer's Notebook

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: By the end of the period, you should be ready to turn in your "Where I am From" poem

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Introduce/explain Dewey essay and response guidelines

  2. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

HOMEWORK:

  1. Finish decorating your Writer's Notebook

  2. Read Dewey essay and answer questions on response guide--DUE MONDAY

Thursday, August 28

English 9:

DUE TODAY: You should be ready to write today

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Creative writing warm-up

  2. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Creative writing

  2. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

HOMEWORK:

  1. Come to class tomorrow ready to finish and turn in your "I Am" Poem--FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY AT END OF CLASS

  2. Bring magazines/newspapers/pictures tomorrow to decorate poem and Writer's Notebook

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: You should be ready to write today

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Creative writing warm-up

  2. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Creative writing

  2. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

HOMEWORK:

  1. Come to class tomorrow ready to finish and turn in your "I Am" Poem--FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY AT END OF CLASS

  2. Bring magazines/newspapers/pictures tomorrow to decorate poem and Writer's Notebook

Wednesday, August 27

English 9:

DUE TODAY: You should be ready to introduce your person today, and tell about their artifact

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Introduce partners to class

  2. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Speaking about your partner/listening to others

  2. Brainstorming for "Where I'm From" Poem

HOMEWORK:

  1. Come to class tomorrow ready to work on your "I Am" Poem--FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY AT END OF CLASS

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: You should be ready to introduce your person today, and tell about their artifact

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Introduce partners to class

  2. Work time on "Where I'm From" Poem

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Speaking about your partner/listening to others

  2. Brainstorming for "Where I'm From" Poem

HOMEWORK:

  1. Come to class tomorrow ready to work on your "I Am" Poem--FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY AT END OF CLASS

Tuesday, August 26

English 9:

DUE TODAY: Personal artifact and artifact description WKSHT

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Artifact activity

  2. Work time on partner introduction

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Examining personal artifacts

  2. Writing an introduction to your partner

HOMEWORK:

  1. Come to class tomorrow ready to introduce your partner, and tell about the artifact that he or she brought to class.

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: Personal artifact and artifact description WKSHT

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Artifact activity

  2. Work time on partner introduction

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Examining personal artifacts

  2. Writing an introduction to your partner

HOMEWORK:

  1. Come to class tomorrow ready to introduce your partner, and tell about the artifact that he or she brought to class.

Monday, August 25

English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Assign "Artifact" Assignment--WKSHT = 10 pts., Bringing the artifact = 20 pts.

  2. Cover Rules and Procedures

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Listening to/understanding the "Artifact" Assignment

  2. Listening to/understanding Rules and Procedures

HOMEWORK:

  1. Bring artifact tomorrow

  2. Finish Artifact WKSHT by tomorrow

Accelerated English 9:

DUE TODAY: N/A

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES:

  1. Assign "Artifact" Assignment--WKSHT = 10 pts., Bringing the artifact = 20 pts.

  2. Cover Rules and Procedures

TODAY'S IN-CLASS TASKS:

  1. Listening to/understanding the "Artifact" Assignment

  2. Listening to/understanding Rules and Procedures

HOMEWORK:

  1. Bring artifact tomorrow

  2. Finish Artifact WKSHT by tomorrow