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Tuesday, January 6, 2015
1. Discuss Comma Rules Review
2. Discuss Final Exam and Ideas for Studying
3. WREN iBook pgs. 28-32: Comma Errors
4. Grammar Review WS for final exam/read time
HW: Complete Grammar Review WS; Study for Final
2. Discuss Final Exam and Ideas for Studying
3. WREN iBook pgs. 28-32: Comma Errors
4. Grammar Review WS for final exam/read time
HW: Complete Grammar Review WS; Study for Final
Friday, December 19
1. Comma Rules Review
2. WREN Sentence Structure Review Exercises
3. Finish OMAM Movie
HW: List 5 Vocab WS due after break
2. WREN Sentence Structure Review Exercises
3. Finish OMAM Movie
HW: List 5 Vocab WS due after break
Wednesday, December 17
1. Lists 1-4 Vocab Test
2. Reviewing citations, double spacing, and removing personal pronouns
3. Of Mice and Men paper submission
4. Comma Rules Review/List 5 Vocab work time
HW: List 5 Vocab WS due after break
2. Reviewing citations, double spacing, and removing personal pronouns
3. Of Mice and Men paper submission
4. Comma Rules Review/List 5 Vocab work time
HW: List 5 Vocab WS due after break
Monday, December 15
1. Peer Edit Of Mice and Men Paper (see writing folder for assignment)
2. Read and annotate pgs. 20-27 in WREN iBook (Conventions of Punctuation)
3. Review Lists 1-4 Vocab for Test on Wed.
4. Of Mice and Men movie
HW: Lists 1-4 Vocab Test Wed; Of Mice and Men paper due Wed. to turnitin.com
2. Read and annotate pgs. 20-27 in WREN iBook (Conventions of Punctuation)
3. Review Lists 1-4 Vocab for Test on Wed.
4. Of Mice and Men movie
HW: Lists 1-4 Vocab Test Wed; Of Mice and Men paper due Wed. to turnitin.com
Thursday, December 11
1. Submit Paragraph #1 of Paper
2. OMAM Test
3. OMAM Paper Work Time
4. OMAM Movie
HW: Completed draft of paper due Monday
2. OMAM Test
3. OMAM Paper Work Time
4. OMAM Movie
HW: Completed draft of paper due Monday
Tuesday, December 9
1. OMAM Themes
2. OMAM Paper Intro
3. MIsplaced Modifiers
HW: OMAM Test Thurs; Paragraph #1 and Quotes due for Paper
2. OMAM Paper Intro
3. MIsplaced Modifiers
HW: OMAM Test Thurs; Paragraph #1 and Quotes due for Paper
Friday, December 5
1. Ch. 5-6 Quiz
2. Ch. 5-6 Discussion
3. Sentence Structure Fragment and Run-on Review
HW: List 4 Vocab WS
2. Ch. 5-6 Discussion
3. Sentence Structure Fragment and Run-on Review
HW: List 4 Vocab WS
Wednesday, December 3
1. Reading time
2. Of Mice and Men movie
HW: Read Ch. 5-6 (finish novel) and complete questions at the end
2. Of Mice and Men movie
HW: Read Ch. 5-6 (finish novel) and complete questions at the end
Monday, December 1
1. BOCA
2. Review Ch. 3
3. WREN iBook Notes through p. 14
HW: Read Ch.4 and answer questions (see assignment in Subtext)
Take Notes on WREN iBook through p. 14
2. Review Ch. 3
3. WREN iBook Notes through p. 14
HW: Read Ch.4 and answer questions (see assignment in Subtext)
Take Notes on WREN iBook through p. 14
Monday, November 24
1. BOCA
2. Characterization Assignment (choose ONE of the characters)
3. WREN iBook pgs. 1-5
HW: Read and annotate Ch. 3 (see assignment in Subtext)
Take notes on WREN iBook pages 1-5
2. Characterization Assignment (choose ONE of the characters)
3. WREN iBook pgs. 1-5
HW: Read and annotate Ch. 3 (see assignment in Subtext)
Take notes on WREN iBook pages 1-5
Thursday, November 20
1. BOCA
2. Historical Context Assignment: Read and annotate together as a class; take quiz on own.
3. Direct and Indirect Characterization Assignment: You may work with a partner to complete this, but both of you must complete your own worksheet.
Homework: Read and annotate Ch.2 of Of Mice and Men. See assignment in Subtext.
2. Historical Context Assignment: Read and annotate together as a class; take quiz on own.
3. Direct and Indirect Characterization Assignment: You may work with a partner to complete this, but both of you must complete your own worksheet.
Homework: Read and annotate Ch.2 of Of Mice and Men. See assignment in Subtext.
Tuesday, November 18
1. BOCA
2. Lit Terms Test/Reading Time
3. Of Mice and Men background information
4. Chapter 1
HW: Read and annotate chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men (see annotation instructions in Subtext)
2. Lit Terms Test/Reading Time
3. Of Mice and Men background information
4. Chapter 1
HW: Read and annotate chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men (see annotation instructions in Subtext)
Friday, November 14
1. BOCA (new sheet in Schoology)
2. Read time
3. Peer Edit Identity CER Paragraph
4. Type and submit CER Paragraph to Turnitin.com
5. Downloading WREN Book 1 from iBooks
HW: Lit Terms Test Tuesday; Submit CER Paragraph if you haven't already; finish downloading WREN Book 1 from iBooks
2. Read time
3. Peer Edit Identity CER Paragraph
4. Type and submit CER Paragraph to Turnitin.com
5. Downloading WREN Book 1 from iBooks
HW: Lit Terms Test Tuesday; Submit CER Paragraph if you haven't already; finish downloading WREN Book 1 from iBooks
Wednesday, November 12
1. BOCA
2. Clauses Review/Practice
3. Review Lit Terms Worksheet
4. CER Organizer and Paragraph: What factors determine who we are? Use evidence from both the forum and "Harriosn Bergeron" in your response.
HW: Finish CER Organizer and Paragraph; Lit Terms Test Tues.
2. Clauses Review/Practice
3. Review Lit Terms Worksheet
4. CER Organizer and Paragraph: What factors determine who we are? Use evidence from both the forum and "Harriosn Bergeron" in your response.
HW: Finish CER Organizer and Paragraph; Lit Terms Test Tues.
Monday, November 10
1. BOCA
2. Veterans Day Background & Poem
3. Letter Writing Campaign
4. Course Registration/Tuskegee Airmen
HW: Handwritten, proofread letter to servicemen due next class
2. Veterans Day Background & Poem
3. Letter Writing Campaign
4. Course Registration/Tuskegee Airmen
HW: Handwritten, proofread letter to servicemen due next class
Thursday, November 6
1. BOCA
2. "Harrison Bergeon" Quiz
3. Review Harrison Bergeron and Literary Terms Worksheet
4. Put examples from Lit Terms Worksheet into "Quarter 1 Lit Terms Scramble"
5. Complete Forum CER Brainstorming Chart
HW: Finish steps 4 & 5 above and submit both to Schoology
2. "Harrison Bergeon" Quiz
3. Review Harrison Bergeron and Literary Terms Worksheet
4. Put examples from Lit Terms Worksheet into "Quarter 1 Lit Terms Scramble"
5. Complete Forum CER Brainstorming Chart
HW: Finish steps 4 & 5 above and submit both to Schoology
Tuesday, November 4
- BOCA
- Clauses worksheet (find in Schoology).
- Finish the “Harrison Bergeron” Literary Terms Worksheet. **Note: #7 says to use BaiBoard to complete the question. We have not gone over how to use this app, so you don’t have to use it if you don’t want to. However, you NEED to answer the question…you can use paper or Notability if you prefer.
- Complete the Forum CER Brainstorming Chart (find in Schoology)
- Read
Friday, October 31
1. Lists 1-3 Vocab Test
2. BOCA/Clauses Review
3. Finding Lit Terms in "Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Complete pg 1 of Lit Terms in "Harrison Bergeron" Worksheet
2. BOCA/Clauses Review
3. Finding Lit Terms in "Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Complete pg 1 of Lit Terms in "Harrison Bergeron" Worksheet
Wednesday, October 29
1. BOCA
2. Read/Journal
3. Satire in "Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Study for List 1-3 Vocab Test on Friday
2. Read/Journal
3. Satire in "Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Study for List 1-3 Vocab Test on Friday
Friday, October 24
1. BOCA
2. Read
3. Discuss "Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Study for List 1-3 Vocab Test on Friday, October 31
2. Read
3. Discuss "Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Study for List 1-3 Vocab Test on Friday, October 31
Wednesday, October 22
1. BOCA
2. Notes on Verbals
3. Read/Journal
4. Qtr 1 Lit Terms Scramble
HW: Finish Lit Terms Scramble; Clauses Notes; all missing/late work due Friday
2. Notes on Verbals
3. Read/Journal
4. Qtr 1 Lit Terms Scramble
HW: Finish Lit Terms Scramble; Clauses Notes; all missing/late work due Friday
Monday, October 20
1. BOCA
2. Review Appositive and Prepositional Phrase Worksheet
3. Discussion Web
4. Annotating Fiction/"Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Read and annotate "Harrison Bergeron" (see assignment in Subtext)
2. Review Appositive and Prepositional Phrase Worksheet
3. Discussion Web
4. Annotating Fiction/"Harrison Bergeron"
HW: Read and annotate "Harrison Bergeron" (see assignment in Subtext)
Thursday, October 16
1. BOCA
2. Appositive and Prepositional Phrase Worksheet
3. Read
4. List 3 Vocab Worksheets
HW: Finish List 3 Vocab; Read; Missing Work/Retakes: Quarter ends Friday!
2. Appositive and Prepositional Phrase Worksheet
3. Read
4. List 3 Vocab Worksheets
HW: Finish List 3 Vocab; Read; Missing Work/Retakes: Quarter ends Friday!
Tuesday, October 14
1. BOCA
2. Parts of a Sentence Test
3. Citations and CER Paragraph Editing
HW: Take notes on Appositive and Prepositional Phrases
Finish and submit CER Paragraph Editing on Schoology
2. Parts of a Sentence Test
3. Citations and CER Paragraph Editing
HW: Take notes on Appositive and Prepositional Phrases
Finish and submit CER Paragraph Editing on Schoology
Thursday, October 9
1. BOCA
2. Subject Complement Review
3. CER Paragraph (Do you think "technology breaks" could help students stay focused in class? Choose a side (CLAIM) and support it with three pieces of EVIDENCE from the article. Make sure to explain your REASONING.)
Homework: 1. Finish CER Paragraph
2. Parts of Speech/Parts of a SENTENCE Test Tues.
2. Subject Complement Review
3. CER Paragraph (Do you think "technology breaks" could help students stay focused in class? Choose a side (CLAIM) and support it with three pieces of EVIDENCE from the article. Make sure to explain your REASONING.)
Homework: 1. Finish CER Paragraph
2. Parts of Speech/Parts of a SENTENCE Test Tues.
Tuesday, October 7
1. BOCA
2. Direct/ndirect Object Practice and Subject Complement Practice (see Schoology for assignment)
3. Read Time
HW: Read your independent reading book and catch up on any missing work
2. Direct/ndirect Object Practice and Subject Complement Practice (see Schoology for assignment)
3. Read Time
HW: Read your independent reading book and catch up on any missing work
Friday, October 3
1. Parts of Speech Test (see me to make up)
2. Independent Reading/Journal #2
3. Technology's Impact on Identity
4. Read "Driven to Distraction" on Subtext and highlight following assignment instructions (in Subtext)
HW: Finish reading and highlighting
Take notes on Parts of a Sentence (use ppt in Schoology); Note sheet HERE
2. Independent Reading/Journal #2
3. Technology's Impact on Identity
4. Read "Driven to Distraction" on Subtext and highlight following assignment instructions (in Subtext)
HW: Finish reading and highlighting
Take notes on Parts of a Sentence (use ppt in Schoology); Note sheet HERE
Wednesday, October 1
1. Lists 1 & 2 Vocab Test
2. Independent Reading/Journal #1
3. BOCA/Review Practicing Parts of Speech
4. Websites for studying for test
HW: Parts of Speech Test Fri; Read
2. Independent Reading/Journal #1
3. BOCA/Review Practicing Parts of Speech
4. Websites for studying for test
HW: Parts of Speech Test Fri; Read
Monday, September 29
1. FANBOYS/ABBI Quiz
2. Independent Reading
3. Practicing Parts of Speech
4. Review for Parts of Speech Test
HW: Finish "Practicing Parts of Speech," Read, Lists 1 & 2 Vocab Test Wed; Parts of Speech Test Fri
2. Independent Reading
3. Practicing Parts of Speech
4. Review for Parts of Speech Test
HW: Finish "Practicing Parts of Speech," Read, Lists 1 & 2 Vocab Test Wed; Parts of Speech Test Fri
Wednesday, September 24
1. BOCA
2. Review Adv vs Adj WS
3. Conjunction and Interjection Notes
4. Get Independent Reading Book
5. Reading Time
HW: Preposition WS; FANBOYS and ABBISAWAWUWU Quiz on Monday
2. Review Adv vs Adj WS
3. Conjunction and Interjection Notes
4. Get Independent Reading Book
5. Reading Time
HW: Preposition WS; FANBOYS and ABBISAWAWUWU Quiz on Monday
Monday, September 22
1. BOCA
2. Review Verb WS
3. Adverb and Preposition Notes
4. Swearing in Society--review answers, discuss distracters, answering even # questions
HW: Adj vs Adv WS
2. Review Verb WS
3. Adverb and Preposition Notes
4. Swearing in Society--review answers, discuss distracters, answering even # questions
HW: Adj vs Adv WS
Thursday, September 18
1. Noun, Pronoun, Adj Quiz
2. List 2 Vocab WS
3. Swearing in Society--read and annotate article and answer odd # questions only
HW: List 2 Vocab WS
Swearing in Society--read and annotate article and answer odd # questions only
2. List 2 Vocab WS
3. Swearing in Society--read and annotate article and answer odd # questions only
HW: List 2 Vocab WS
Swearing in Society--read and annotate article and answer odd # questions only
Tuesday, September 16
1. Review Noun, Pronoun, Adj WS
2. Finish Verb Notes
3. Reviewing details in Censorship Article
4. Picture Day
HW: Verb Worksheet; Noun/Pronoun/Adj Quiz on Thursday
2. Finish Verb Notes
3. Reviewing details in Censorship Article
4. Picture Day
HW: Verb Worksheet; Noun/Pronoun/Adj Quiz on Thursday
Friday, September 12
1. Set up Subtext (see email I sent you)
2. Read article and highlight following the directions on Subtext
3. Box Speeches
HW: Finish highlighting article on Subtext
2. Read article and highlight following the directions on Subtext
3. Box Speeches
HW: Finish highlighting article on Subtext
Wednesday, September 10
1. Check in video
2. Speech Warm Ups
3. Box Speeches
4. Review Pronoun WS
5. Adjective and Verb Notes
HW: Noun, Pronoun, Adj worksheet (in Schoology)
2. Speech Warm Ups
3. Box Speeches
4. Review Pronoun WS
5. Adjective and Verb Notes
HW: Noun, Pronoun, Adj worksheet (in Schoology)
Monday, September 8
1. Library Orientation
2. Check out free reading book from library (bring a free reading book to class from now on)
HW: Videotape yourself practicing your speech and complete self/peer eval form located on Schoology.
Speeches begin Wed!
2. Check out free reading book from library (bring a free reading book to class from now on)
HW: Videotape yourself practicing your speech and complete self/peer eval form located on Schoology.
Speeches begin Wed!
Thursday, September 4
1. Vocab Test (see me to make up)
2. Speech Work Time
3. Setting up Folders in Notability/How to Videotape
4. Oral Comm Speech Examples (see video below)
HW: Pronoun Worksheet
Videotape yourself practicing your speech and complete self/peer eval form
Speeches begin Wed.
2. Speech Work Time
3. Setting up Folders in Notability/How to Videotape
4. Oral Comm Speech Examples (see video below)
HW: Pronoun Worksheet
Videotape yourself practicing your speech and complete self/peer eval form
Speeches begin Wed.
Tuesday, September 2
1. GAINS test (see me to make up)
2. Noun and Pronoun Notes
HW: Vocab Test Thurs.
Bring items to decorate box for speech
Speeches begin 9/10
2. Noun and Pronoun Notes
HW: Vocab Test Thurs.
Bring items to decorate box for speech
Speeches begin 9/10
Thursday, August 28
1. Turn in List 1 Vocab Worksheet
2. Set up Schoology for our class
3. Notability assignment (located in Schoology)
4. Submit Notability assignment to Schoology
5. Begin working on Box Speech
HW: Complete Notability assignment and submit to Schoology
Get syllabus signed
Begin working on speech
2. Set up Schoology for our class
3. Notability assignment (located in Schoology)
4. Submit Notability assignment to Schoology
5. Begin working on Box Speech
HW: Complete Notability assignment and submit to Schoology
Get syllabus signed
Begin working on speech
Tuesday, August 26
1. Review Vocab Memory Cues/Vocab Questions
2. Nonverbal Communication Activity
3. Box Speech Intro
4. Why Grammar?
HW: Complete back side of vocab worksheet; get syllabus signed
2. Nonverbal Communication Activity
3. Box Speech Intro
4. Why Grammar?
HW: Complete back side of vocab worksheet; get syllabus signed
Friday, August 22
1. Read and annotate "My Name"
2. Complete CER Writing Chart
3. Vocab Intro: Mnemonic Devices
4. Vocab Work Time: Definition, Example word, and Memory cue for each stem
HW: Complete Vocab (front side of worksheet only)
2. Complete CER Writing Chart
3. Vocab Intro: Mnemonic Devices
4. Vocab Work Time: Definition, Example word, and Memory cue for each stem
HW: Complete Vocab (front side of worksheet only)