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FOR THE WEEK OF 3/30 to 4/3 (There will be no assignments given during the week of Spring Break)
Thurs 3/26 until 11:59 pm on Mon 3/30
1. Take the Chapter 6 quiz for The Great Gatsby: due by 11:59 pm on Mon 3/30
2. Complete & Submit the Chapter 6 Questions/Activity for Chapter 6 by 11:59 pm on Mon 3/30
Reading Assignment - Read Chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby
Mon 3/30 until 11:59 pm on Wed 4/1
1. Complete "A Real Life Gatsby" Assignment on Listenwise.
* Click the LOGIN WITH GOOGLE button and it will take you to the assignment
* Submit through Listenwise
2. Take the Chapter 7 quiz for The Great Gatsby: due by 11:59 pm on Wed 4/1
* IMPORTANT: You will only have 1 attempt at this quiz
Wed 4/1 until 11:59 pm on Fri 4/3
1. Respond to the Discussion Questions: "What is Your American Dream?" & reply to 2 different classmate posts (You can start this on Mon 3/30; it's listed here b/c due on Fri 4/3)
2. Take the Chapter 8 & 9 quiz for The Great Gatsby: due by 11:59 pm on Fri 4/3
* NOTE: This quiz will be open Thurs morning (4/2) & you will only have 1 attempt at this quiz
3. Complete the Writing Assignment for Chapter 8: End of Novel and Eye-Witness Account
* NOTE: This assignment will open Thurs morning (4/2).
Tues 3/24 until 11:59 pm on Fri 3/27
1. Respond to the Discussion Question: "What is the American Dream?" & reply to 2 different classmates posts.
Tues 3/24 until 11:59 pm on Wed 3/25
1. Take the Chapter 5 quiz for The Great Gatsby: due by 11:59 pm on Wed 3/25
2. Complete & Submit the Questions/Activity for Chapter 5 by 11:59 pm on Wed 3/25
Reading Assignment - Read Chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby
Fri 3/20 until 11:59 pm on Mon 3/23
1. Take the Chapter 4 Quiz for The Great Gatsby: due by 11:59 pm on Mon 3/23
2. Complete & Submit the Questions/Activity for Chapter 4 by 11:59 pm on Mon 3/23
Reading Assignment - Read Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby
Wed 3/18 until 11:59 pm on Thurs 3/19
1. Take the Chapter 3 Quiz for The Great Gatsby: due by 11:59 pm on Thurs 3/19
2. Complete & Submit the Questions for Chapter 3: due by 11:59 pm on Thurs 3/19
Reading Assignment - Read Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby
Monday 3/16 until 11:59 pm on Tues 3/17
1. Join our Google Classroom by using the code nn5ni7x
2. Take the Chapter 2 Quiz for The Great Gatsby: due by 11:59 pm on Tues 3/17
3. Complete & Submit the Questions for Chapter 2: due by 11:59 pm on Tues 3/17
Reading Assignment - Read Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby
1. Finish 1920's Research & Check out Gatsby from library
2. "What is Class?" - Quick write and Informational Text
HW - Print Slides and bring Gatsby to class on Tuesday
Tuesday 3/10
1. Turn in Slides
2. Finish "What is Class?"
3. Nick Carraway - Narrator (POV Review)
HW - Begin Reading Chapter 1 (about 10 pages) & write down 2 questions that you need answered
Wednesday 3/11
1. The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 - Questions from Reading
2. Finish Narrator Nick Close Reading
3. Setting Map, Character Web, & Epigraph
HW - Finish Reading Chapter 1
Thursday 3/12
1. Chapter 1 (2nd half) Q & A
2. Finish Nick Narration Close Reading
HW - Begin Reading Chapter 2 & Finish Questions and Activity
Friday 3/13
1. Discuss Nick Narration Analysis
2. Chapter 1 Characterization Activity
HW - Finish Reading Chapter 2
Monday 3/2
1. Transcendentalism in Moves
HW - None
Tuesday 3/3
1. Finish Transcendentalism in Movies
2. Begin Transcendentalism in Comic
HW - Work on projects as needed
Wednesday 3/4
1. Finish Transcendentalism in Movies and Comics
2. Begin Transcendentalism in Music
HW - Submit all 3 assignments by
CLICKING HERE by 11:59 pm tonight (Wed)
Thursday 3/5
1. 1920's Vocabulary Pre-Quiz
2. 1029's Vocabulary Quick Write
HW - Choose Research Topic
Friday 3/6
1. The Great Gatsby: Historical Context Research
HW - None
Monday 2/24
1. Fall 2020 Registration
2. Finish "Civil Disobedience" if need
3. "Walden" Vocabulary: Predictions & Dictionaries
* 4th PERIOD: Finish "Civil Disobedience" #1 and start #2
Tuesday 2/25
* Paper Pass Back
1. Correct/Discuss "Civil Disobedience" Part 2
2. Finish & Correct "Walden" Vocabulary
* 4th PERIOD: Correct "Civil Disobedience" Part 1, Finish Part 2, "Walden" Video
HW - TBD
Wednesday 2/26
1. "Walden" Analysis Questions
2. "Walden" Writing Prompt
HW - None
Thursday 2/27
1. Correct/Discuss "Walden" Questions & Writing
2. "Preface to Leaves of Grass" & "O Captain, My Captain"
HW - Study for Test
Friday 2/28
1. Transcendentalism Unit Test
HW - None
Tuesday 2/18
1. Civil Disobedience Quick Write
4. "Civil Disobedience" Questions #1-7
HW - "Civil Disobedience" Questions #1-7 if time needed
Wednesday 2/19
1. Finish & Discuss #1-7
2. Read/Listen to 2nd Half of "Civil Disobedience"
3. Questions #8-15
HW - None
Thursday 2/20
1. Finish "Civil Disobedience" if needed
2. Correct/Discuss "Civil Disobedience"
HW - None
Friday 2/21
2. Finish "Civil Disobedience" Questions
3. Correct/Discuss "Civil Disobedience" if time
HW - BRING GREEN REGISTRATION CARD ON MONDAY FOR FALL 2020 REGISTRATION
Tuesday 2/11
1. Continue "Nature #4" Vocab
2. "Nature #4" Vocab Quiz
3. "Nature #4" Questions
HW - None
Wednesday 2/12
1. Correct "Nature #4"
HW - None
Thursday 2/13
1. Self-Reliance Quickwrite
2. Read Emerson's "Self-Reliance"
3. "Self-Reliance" Analysis Questions
HW - None
Friday 2/14
1. Correct/Discuss "Self-Reliance" Analysis Questions
2. "Self-Reliance" Writing Assignment
HW - None
Monday 2/3
1. Finish "Nature #2"
2. Correct "Nature #2"
3. Nature Walk - Photo Shoot (Envoys of Beauty)
HW - Upload pic into Google Drive
Tuesday 2/4
1. Nature Poem & Paragraph
a. 12 lines min
b. Transcendental Theme
c. 1 example of personification
d. 2 analogies (simile, metaphor)
e. 2 examples of imagery (Visual, Auditory, Olfactory, Tactile, Gustatory?, Kinesthetic, Organic)
f. 1 x appositive phrase & 1 x prepositional phrase (punctuation)
g. Expository paragraph (what your picture is of, where you took it, why you chose it, explanation transcendental theme)
h. image included
i. MLA format (except for poem itself; single space)
HW - Print copy of poem to turn in & share on Wednesday
Wednesday 2/5
1. Share Nature Writing
2. "Nature #3" Vocab & Questions (turn in @ end of class)
HW - None
Thursday 2/6
1. Finish "Nature #3"
2. Correct "Nature #3"
HW - None
Friday 2/7
1. "Nature #4"
- 1st Read (class reading)
- vocab on your own (open note quiz on Tuesday?)
- analysis questions
HW - None
Monday 1/27
- Welcome Back. Check Class Schedule.
- Phrase Punctuation Review & Grade
- Introduction Questions x1
HW - None
Tuesday 1/28
- New Seating Chart (Alphabetical)
- Finish Questions
- Transcendentalism Review (Notes)
- Transcendentalism Introduction, VIDEO & Notes
Wednesday 1/29
1. Finish Video Notes
2. "Nature #1" 1st Read & Vocabulary
3. Small Groups 2nd Read - "Nature #1" Vocab & Analysis Questions
HW - None
Thursday 1/30
- Finish & Discuss "Nature #1"
- "Nature #2" Vocabulary
HW - Finish "Nature #2" Vocabulary & Imagery #2
Friday 1/31
- Discuss Vocabulary
- Small Groups - "Nature #2" Analysis Questions (Turn in at the end of the period)
HW - None
Tuesday 1/21
1. 1st & 6th period finals
HW - Study for Finals
Wednesday 1/22 - Minimum Day Schedule
1. 2nd & 3rd period finals
HW - Study for Finals
Thursday 1/23 - Minimum Day Schedule
1. 4th & 5th period finals
HW- Have a great 3-day weekend; End of the Fall Semester
Monday 1/13
1. Finish The Namesake Movie
2. Begin Stereotype Essay: The Namesake
HW - None
Tuesday 1/14
1. Finish The Namesake Stereotype
2. "The Pain of Positive Stereotypes"
3. Essay Organization
HW - None
Wednesday 1/15
1. TedTalk: "Danger of the Single Story"
2. Finish The Namesake and "Pain of Positive Stereotypes"
3. Essay Organization
HW - None
Thursday 1/16
1. "Positive Stereotypes are Pervasive and Powerful" (excerpt)
2. Finish all other sources
3. Counter Claims & Rebuttal
HW - None
Friday 1/17
1. Argument Sentence Frames
2. Hooks and Thesis Statements
3. Transition Statements
4. Conclusions
HW - None; Study for Final Exams
Monday 1/6
1. Welcome Back
2. Permission Slips
HW - Brainstorm Collaborative Song Dedications
Tuesday 1/7
1. Finish Song Dedications
2. End of Novel Writing Prompts
HW - Finish End of Novel Writing Prompts
Wednesday 1/8
1. StudySync: Argumentative Writing Structure
2. Begin The Namesake Movie
HW - None
Thursday 1/9
1. Continue Movie
Friday 1/10
1. Finish Movie
Monday 12/16
1. Chapter 8 Questions and Writing (due at end of class)
HW - Finish reading Chapter 9 (pp 234-245)
Tuesday 12/17
1. Chapter 9 Questions & Writing (due at end of class)
2. Chapter 10-12 Preview
HW - Begin reading Chapter 10 (pp 246-260)
Wednesday 12/18
1. StudySync: "Curry" A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors"
2. Chapter 10 Questions & Writing
3. Print & Annotate Test Passage
HW - Finish Chapter 10 & 11 (pp 261-273) & Chapter 10 Questions if not completed during class
Thursday 12/19
1. Review Sheet
HW - Read Chapter 12 (pp 274-291)
Friday 12/20
1. The Namesake Comprehension Test
HW - None; Have a Wonderful Winter Break
Monday 12/9
1. Chapter 6 Analysis Questions
HW - Begin reading Chapter 7 (pp 159-173)
Tuesday 12/10
1. The Namesake: Meet & Greet Explanation
2. The Namesake: Meet & Greet Preparation
3. The Namesake: Meet & Greet Activity
HW- Finish reading Chapter 7 (pp 173-187)
Wednesday 12/11
1. The Namesake: Novel to Movie Video
2. The Namesake: Chapter 7 Comprehension & Writing
HW - Begin reading Chapter 8 (pp 188-201)
Thursday 12/12
1. Listen to excerpt from "The Year of Magical Thinking"
2. Finish Chapter 7 Questions & Writing
3. Begin StudySync: "The Year of Magical Thinking"
HW - Finish reading Chapter 8 (pp 201-218) & finish "The Year of Magical Thinkiing"
Friday 12/13
2. Listening Questions
3. Begin Chapter 8 Questions and Writing
HW - Start reading Chapter 9 (pp 219-234)
Monday 12/2
1. Welcome Back
2. Partners: Chapters 1-3 Storyboard
3. Finish Chapter 3 Questions - Start Chapter 4
HW - Begin reading Chapter 5 (pp 97-108)
Tuesday 12/3
1. Diction #3
2. Writing - Siblings
3. Finish Chapter 4 Questions
HW - Finish reading Chapter 5 (pp 109-124)
Wednesday 12/4
1. Chapter 4 - Writing #2
2. Chapter 4 - Writing #3
HW - Begin reading Chapter 6 (pp 125-136)
Thursday 12/5
1. Chapter 5 Analysis Questions
2. Chapter 5 Writing Prompt
HW - Continue reading Chapter 6 (pp 136-145)
Friday 12/6
1. Significant Story #1 - Writing
2. Significant Story #2 - Writing
HW - Finish reading Chapter 6 (pp 145-158)
Monday 11/18
1. Finish J. Lahiri Webquest (go to 11/13 agenda for assignment link)
2. Begin The Namesake Chapter 1 Activity (sequencing)
HW - Finish reading chapter 2 (pp 34-47)
Tuesday 11/19
1. Correct Lahiri Webquest
2. Chapter 1 activities
HW - Begin reading chapter 3 (pp. 48-60)
Wednesday 11/20
1. New Start Quick Write
2. Finish Chapter 1 Activities
HW - Finish reading Chapter 3 (pp. 61-71)
Thursday 11/21
1. Voice Lessons: Diction #2
2. Chapter 2 Activities
HW - Begin reading Chapter 4 (pp 72-88)
Friday 11/22
1. Chapter 2 Activities & Chapter 3 Questions (due at the end of the period)
HW - Finish reading Chapter 4 (pp 88-96)
* HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING BREAK
Tuesday 11/12
1. Finish Research Slides for The Namesake
HW - Finish and print research slides. Be prepared to present in class on Wed.
Wednesday 11/13
1. Go to library to check out copy of The Namesake
2. Turn in Paper Copy of Research Slides
3.Partner Presentations
HW - Read pp 1-10 of The Namesake
Thursday 11/14
1. Finish Lahiri Webquest
2. Voice Lessons #1
3.EQ Writing Prompt
HW - Read pp 11-22 of The Namesake
Friday 11/15
1. ELA 3 - 1st Quarter Benchmark
HW - Read pp 22-34 of The Namesake
Monday 11/4
1. Chromebooks: "Ode to the Selfie" on StudySync
- Collaboratively Read, Complete Vocab, Comprehension Questions, and "Think" Questions
HW - Finish if not completed during class - "Extra-Extra" Credit presentations tomorrow
Tuesday 11/5
1. "Extra-Extra" Credit Presentations
- Complete #1-7 (you may need to ask someone about #4)
HW - Finish #1-7 if not completed during class
Wednesday 11/6
1. Class Discussion - Names
2. Work on #8, Fake Google Search
HW - None
Thursday 11/7
1. Finish Intro Packet & "Final Thought"
2. Begin The Namesake Research Slides if time allows
HW - None
Friday 11/8 - VETERAN'S DAY MEMORIAL
1. Begin The Namesake Research Slides
HW - None
Monday 10/28
1. Finish Essay
- Need more time? 7:30-7:50 am Thursday 10/31
HW - None
Tuesday 10/29
1. Introduction to The Road: Music & Art Project
2. Music & Art Research
HW - None
Wednesday 10/30
1. Finish Research and Begin Slides
2. Continue working on Music & Art Project
HW - Return your copy of The Road to the library
Thursdsay 10/31
1. Finish Music & Art Project
HW - Be prepared to share your slides in class on Friday
Friday 11/1
1. Small Group Presentations: 2 Rounds
HW - None
Monday 10/21
1. The Individual Essay Outline
3. Complete Cornell Notes for Research
HW - Work on Research as Needed
Tuesday 10/22
1. Finish Research
2. Organization on Maslow/The Road Paragraph
HW - Finish Research and Maslow/The Road Outline
Wednesday 10/23
1. Hooks & Thesis Statements (Occassion - Purpose - Plan)
2. Transition Statements
3. Personal Experience Outline & Hook Research
HW - Finish Writing Preparation
Thursday 10/24
1. Writing Day #1
HW - None
Friday 10/25
1. Writing Day #2
HW - None
Monday 10/14
1. Finish The Road Study Questions pp 253-end of novel
HW - None
Tuesday 10/15
1. Discuss Study Questions
2. The Road: Writing Prompts (Collaborative Prep)
HW - None
Wednesday 10/16
1. Writing Wednesday
HW - None
Thursday 10/17
1. The Road Exam Prep
HW - Study for Exam
Friday 10/18
1. The Road Objective Exam
HW - None
Monday 10/7
1. Small Groups: Questions Review
2. Whole Class Q & A
3. Vocabulary #4
HW - Finish Vocab #4
Tuesday 10/8
1. Check Vocab #4
3. Introduction to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Video
VIDEO4. Application Exercise of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Application
5. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Expository Writing
HW - Finsh Expository Writing
Wednesday 10/9
1. Discuss Expository Writing
2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in The Road: Analysis of the Man & the boy
HW - TBD
Thursday 10/10
1. In-class Expository Writing: Maslow
2. Begin Maslow's Hierarchy in The Road
HW - None
Friday 10/11
1. Finish Maslow's Hierarchy in The Road
2. Begin The Road Study Questions pp 253-end of novel
HW - None
Monday 9/30
1. Check Vocab #3
2. StudySync: The Road - Reading Comprehension (Coca-Cola scene)
HW - Read The Road
Tuesday 10/1
1. Discuss/Correct Analysis Questions
2. The Road: Comprehension Quiz & Vocab #3
HW - Read The Road
Wednesday 10/2
1. Begin The Road: Survival Kit
HW - Read The Road
Monday 9/23
1. Discuss/Correct The Road Analysis Questions pp 34-80
2. Begin Vocabulary #3
HW - Read The Road
Tuesday 9/24
1. The Road Comprehension Check #2
2. Cormac McCarthy Video Clips & Listening Questions
3. Continue working on Vocab #3
HW - Read The Road
Wednesday 9/25
1. Finish The Road Analysis Questions pp 79-114
2. Finish Vocabulary #3
HW - Read The Road
Thursday 9/26
1. Correct/Discuss Analysis Questions pp 79-114
2. Begin "False Memories" Activity
HW - Read The Road
Friday 9/27
1. Finish "False Memories" Activity
HW - Read The Road
Monday 9/16
1. Finish Questions for pp 4-17 if not already completed
2. Vocab #2 List & Activity
HW - Read The Road pp 61-79
Tuesday 9/17
1. Check Vocab Activity
2. Discuss & Correct The Road Questions (pp 4-17)
3. Participial Phrases
HW - Read The Road pp 80-89
Wednesday 9/18
1. Correct/Discuss Participial Phrases
2. The Road Analysis Questions pp 34-80
HW - Read The Road pp 90-105
Thursday 9/19
1. Class Reading: The Road pp 105-113
1. StudySync: Participial Phrases
HW - Review for Skills Test #3
Friday 9/20
1. The Road: Comprehension Check #1 (pp 4-60)
2. Finish Analysis Questions pp 34-80
3. StudySync Participial Phrases: Extra Credit (points earned; not just for "doing it") by Monday.
HW - Read The Road pp 114-130
Monday 9/9
1. Attendance
2. The Road: Vocabulary #1 (List & Activity)
HW - Finish Vocabulary #1 (to be checked on Tuesday - Quiz on Friday)
Tuesday 9/10
1. Check Vocabulary #1 (Partners - correctly done?) - Turn it in. Returned on Wed. Keep your list.
2. Prepositional Phrases (complete & turn in)
3. The Road Introduction, EQ's, Quick Writes
HW - None
Wednesday 9/11 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
1. Correct Prepositional Phrases
2. Check Out Copies of The Road
3. The Road: Reading Schedule & Essential Questions
4. Begin Reading The Road (pp 4-17)
5. Admin. Visit: Student Expectations
HW - Finish reading pp 4-17
Thursday 9/12
1. StudySync: Prepositional Phrases
2. The Road Analysis Questions pp 4-17
HW - Read The Road pp 18-33 & Review for Quiz (Parts of Speech, Appositive & Prepositional Phrases, Vocab #1)
Friday 9/13
1. Skill Quiz #2
2. Finish Analysis Questions pp 4-17
HW - Read The Road pp 34-60
Tuesday 9/3
1. Seating Chart
2. "Who are We?" Mixer
3. "Who are We?" Discussion
HW - None
Wednesday 9/4
1. Finish "Who are We?" Discussion
HW - None
Thursday 9/5
1. Continue The Road Discussion Questions
2. StudySync: Nouns (Appositives and Appositive Phrases)
HW - Review Notes for Friday Quiz
Friday 9/6 - ALOHA DANCE SATURDAY
1. Finish StudySync: Nouns (Appositives and Appositive Phrases)
2. Skill Quiz #1 (25 points)
HW - None
Tuesday 8/27
1. Welcome Back
2. Attendance
3. Course Outline
HW - None
Wednesday 8/28
1. Attendance
2. Finish Course Outline (if needed)
3. Who is Mr. Wolf?
HW - None
Thursday 8/29 (ALOHA ASSEMBLY)
1. Attendance
2. Finish Who is Mr. Wolf? (if needed)
3. Who are We?
HW - None (4-day weekend)
The Road: Audiobook (you will have to keep track of chapters:times)
Monday 1/27
1. Transcendentalism Introduction & Questions
2. Transcendalism Video & Notes:
CLICK HERE for VIDEO - & write one 1/2 page paragraph reflection on the ideas presented in the video. Include 1 quote that stood out to you & discuss why it stood out (agree, disagree, insightful, "hadn't thought of that before", "sounded nice" (not really but you get the idea).
Tuesday 1/21
1. 1st & 6th period finals
HW - Study for Finals
Wednesday 1/22 - Minimum Day Schedule
1. 2nd & 3rd period finals
HW - Study for Finals
Thursday 1/23 - Minimum Day Schedule
1. 4th & 5th period finals
HW- Have a great 3-day weekend; End of the Fall Semester
Monday 1/13
1. Finish The Namesake Movie
2. Begin Stereotype Essay: The Namesake
HW - None
Tuesday 1/14
1. Finish The Namesake Stereotype
2. "The Pain of Positive Stereotypes"
3. Essay Organization
HW - None
Wednesday 1/15
1. TedTalk: "Danger of the Single Story"
2. Finish The Namesake and "Pain of Positive Stereotypes"
3. Essay Organization
HW - None
Thursday 1/16
1. "Positive Stereotypes are Pervasive and Powerful" (excerpt)
2. Finish all other sources
3. Counter Claims & Rebuttal
HW - None
Friday 1/17
1. Argument Sentence Frames
2. Hooks and Thesis Statements
3. Transition Statements
4. Conclusions
HW - None; Study for Final Exams
Monday 1/6
1. Welcome Back
2. Permission Slips
HW - Brainstorm Collaborative Song Dedications
Tuesday 1/7
1. Finish Song Dedications
2. End of Novel Writing Prompts
HW - Finish End of Novel Writing Prompts
Wednesday 1/8
1. StudySync: Argumentative Writing Structure
2. Begin The Namesake Movie
HW - None
Thursday 1/9
1. Continue Movie
Friday 1/10
1. Finish Movie
Monday 12/16
1. Chapter 8 Questions and Writing (due at end of class)
HW - Finish reading Chapter 9 (pp 234-245)
Tuesday 12/17
1. Chapter 9 Questions & Writing (due at end of class)
2. Chapter 10-12 Preview
HW - Begin reading Chapter 10 (pp 246-260)
Wednesday 12/18
1. StudySync: "Curry" A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors"
2. Chapter 10 Questions & Writing
3. Print & Annotate Test Passage
HW - Finish Chapter 10 & 11 (pp 261-273) & Chapter 10 Questions if not completed during class
Thursday 12/19
1. Review Sheet
HW - Read Chapter 12 (pp 274-291)
Friday 12/20
1. The Namesake Comprehension Test
HW - None; Have a Wonderful Winter Break
Monday 12/9
1. Chapter 6 Analysis Questions
HW - Begin reading Chapter 7 (pp 159-173)
Tuesday 12/10
1. The Namesake: Meet & Greet Explanation
2. The Namesake: Meet & Greet Preparation
3. The Namesake: Meet & Greet Activity
HW- Finish reading Chapter 7 (pp 173-187)
Wednesday 12/11
1. The Namesake: Novel to Movie Video
2. The Namesake: Chapter 7 Comprehension & Writing
HW - Begin reading Chapter 8 (pp 188-201)
Thursday 12/12
1. Listen to excerpt from "The Year of Magical Thinking"
2. Finish Chapter 7 Questions & Writing
3. Begin StudySync: "The Year of Magical Thinking"
HW - Finish reading Chapter 8 (pp 201-218) & finish "The Year of Magical Thinkiing"
Friday 12/13
2. Listening Questions
3. Begin Chapter 8 Questions and Writing
HW - Start reading Chapter 9 (pp 219-234)
Monday 12/2
1. Welcome Back
2. Partners: Chapters 1-3 Storyboard
3. Finish Chapter 3 Questions - Start Chapter 4
HW - Begin reading Chapter 5 (pp 97-108)
Tuesday 12/3
1. Diction #3
2. Writing - Siblings
3. Finish Chapter 4 Questions
HW - Finish reading Chapter 5 (pp 109-124)
Wednesday 12/4
1. Chapter 4 - Writing #2
2. Chapter 4 - Writing #3
HW - Begin reading Chapter 6 (pp 125-136)
Thursday 12/5
1. Chapter 5 Analysis Questions
2. Chapter 5 Writing Prompt
HW - Continue reading Chapter 6 (pp 136-145)
Friday 12/6
1. Significant Story #1 - Writing
2. Significant Story #2 - Writing
HW - Finish reading Chapter 6 (pp 145-158)
Monday 11/18
1. Finish J. Lahiri Webquest (go to 11/13 agenda for assignment link)
2. Begin The Namesake Chapter 1 Activity (sequencing)
HW - Finish reading chapter 2 (pp 34-47)
Tuesday 11/19
1. Correct Lahiri Webquest
2. Chapter 1 activities
HW - Begin reading chapter 3 (pp. 48-60)
Wednesday 11/20
1. New Start Quick Write
2. Finish Chapter 1 Activities
HW - Finish reading Chapter 3 (pp. 61-71)
Thursday 11/21
1. Voice Lessons: Diction #2
2. Chapter 2 Activities
HW - Begin reading Chapter 4 (pp 72-88)
Friday 11/22
1. Chapter 2 Activities & Chapter 3 Questions (due at the end of the period)
HW - Finish reading Chapter 4 (pp 88-96)
* HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING BREAK
Tuesday 11/12
1. Finish Research Slides for The Namesake
HW - Finish and print research slides. Be prepared to present in class on Wed.
Wednesday 11/13
1. Go to library to check out copy of The Namesake
2. Turn in Paper Copy of Research Slides
3.Partner Presentations
HW - Read pp 1-10 of The Namesake
Thursday 11/14
1. Finish Lahiri Webquest
2. Voice Lessons #1
3.EQ Writing Prompt
HW - Read pp 11-22 of The Namesake
Friday 11/15
1. ELA 3 - 1st Quarter Benchmark
HW - Read pp 22-34 of The Namesake
Monday 11/4
1. Chromebooks: "Ode to the Selfie" on StudySync
- Collaboratively Read, Complete Vocab, Comprehension Questions, and "Think" Questions
HW - Finish if not completed during class - "Extra-Extra" Credit presentations tomorrow
Tuesday 11/5
1. "Extra-Extra" Credit Presentations
- Complete #1-7 (you may need to ask someone about #4)
HW - Finish #1-7 if not completed during class
Wednesday 11/6
1. Class Discussion - Names
2. Work on #8, Fake Google Search
HW - None
Thursday 11/7
1. Finish Intro Packet & "Final Thought"
2. Begin The Namesake Research Slides if time allows
HW - None
Friday 11/8 - VETERAN'S DAY MEMORIAL
1. Begin The Namesake Research Slides
HW - None
Monday 10/28
1. Finish Essay
- Need more time? 7:30-7:50 am Thursday 10/31
HW - None
Tuesday 10/29
1. Introduction to The Road: Music & Art Project
2. Music & Art Research
HW - None
Wednesday 10/30
1. Finish Research and Begin Slides
2. Continue working on Music & Art Project
HW - Return your copy of The Road to the library
Thursdsay 10/31
1. Finish Music & Art Project
HW - Be prepared to share your slides in class on Friday
Friday 11/1
1. Small Group Presentations: 2 Rounds
HW - None
Monday 10/21
1. The Individual Essay Outline
3. Complete Cornell Notes for Research
HW - Work on Research as Needed
Tuesday 10/22
1. Finish Research
2. Organization on Maslow/The Road Paragraph
HW - Finish Research and Maslow/The Road Outline
Wednesday 10/23
1. Hooks & Thesis Statements (Occassion - Purpose - Plan)
2. Transition Statements
3. Personal Experience Outline & Hook Research
HW - Finish Writing Preparation
Thursday 10/24
1. Writing Day #1
HW - None
Friday 10/25
1. Writing Day #2
HW - None
Monday 10/14
1. Finish The Road Study Questions pp 253-end of novel
HW - None
Tuesday 10/15
1. Discuss Study Questions
2. The Road: Writing Prompts (Collaborative Prep)
HW - None
Wednesday 10/16
1. Writing Wednesday
HW - None
Thursday 10/17
1. The Road Exam Prep
HW - Study for Exam
Friday 10/18
1. The Road Objective Exam
HW - None
Monday 10/7
1. Small Groups: Questions Review
2. Whole Class Q & A
3. Vocabulary #4
HW - Finish Vocab #4
Tuesday 10/8
1. Check Vocab #4
3. Introduction to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Video
VIDEO4. Application Exercise of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Application
5. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Expository Writing
HW - Finsh Expository Writing
Wednesday 10/9
1. Discuss Expository Writing
2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in The Road: Analysis of the Man & the boy
HW - TBD
Thursday 10/10
1. In-class Expository Writing: Maslow
2. Begin Maslow's Hierarchy in The Road
HW - None
Friday 10/11
1. Finish Maslow's Hierarchy in The Road
2. Begin The Road Study Questions pp 253-end of novel
HW - None
Monday 9/30
1. Check Vocab #3
2. StudySync: The Road - Reading Comprehension (Coca-Cola scene)
HW - Read The Road
Tuesday 10/1
1. Discuss/Correct Analysis Questions
2. The Road: Comprehension Quiz & Vocab #3
HW - Read The Road
Wednesday 10/2
1. Begin The Road: Survival Kit
HW - Read The Road
Monday 9/23
1. Discuss/Correct The Road Analysis Questions pp 34-80
2. Begin Vocabulary #3
HW - Read The Road
Tuesday 9/24
1. The Road Comprehension Check #2
2. Cormac McCarthy Video Clips & Listening Questions
3. Continue working on Vocab #3
HW - Read The Road
Wednesday 9/25
1. Finish The Road Analysis Questions pp 79-114
2. Finish Vocabulary #3
HW - Read The Road
Thursday 9/26
1. Correct/Discuss Analysis Questions pp 79-114
2. Begin "False Memories" Activity
HW - Read The Road
Friday 9/27
1. Finish "False Memories" Activity
HW - Read The Road
Monday 9/16
1. Finish Questions for pp 4-17 if not already completed
2. Vocab #2 List & Activity
HW - Read The Road pp 61-79
Tuesday 9/17
1. Check Vocab Activity
2. Discuss & Correct The Road Questions (pp 4-17)
3. Participial Phrases
HW - Read The Road pp 80-89
Wednesday 9/18
1. Correct/Discuss Participial Phrases
2. The Road Analysis Questions pp 34-80
HW - Read The Road pp 90-105
Thursday 9/19
1. Class Reading: The Road pp 105-113
1. StudySync: Participial Phrases
HW - Review for Skills Test #3
Friday 9/20
1. The Road: Comprehension Check #1 (pp 4-60)
2. Finish Analysis Questions pp 34-80
3. StudySync Participial Phrases: Extra Credit (points earned; not just for "doing it") by Monday.
HW - Read The Road pp 114-130
Monday 9/9
1. Attendance
2. The Road: Vocabulary #1 (List & Activity)
HW - Finish Vocabulary #1 (to be checked on Tuesday - Quiz on Friday)
Tuesday 9/10
1. Check Vocabulary #1 (Partners - correctly done?) - Turn it in. Returned on Wed. Keep your list.
2. Prepositional Phrases (complete & turn in)
3. The Road Introduction, EQ's, Quick Writes
HW - None
Wednesday 9/11 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
1. Correct Prepositional Phrases
2. Check Out Copies of The Road
3. The Road: Reading Schedule & Essential Questions
4. Begin Reading The Road (pp 4-17)
5. Admin. Visit: Student Expectations
HW - Finish reading pp 4-17
Thursday 9/12
1. StudySync: Prepositional Phrases
2. The Road Analysis Questions pp 4-17
HW - Read The Road pp 18-33 & Review for Quiz (Parts of Speech, Appositive & Prepositional Phrases, Vocab #1)
Friday 9/13
1. Skill Quiz #2
2. Finish Analysis Questions pp 4-17
HW - Read The Road pp 34-60
Tuesday 9/3
1. Seating Chart
2. "Who are We?" Mixer
3. "Who are We?" Discussion
HW - None
Wednesday 9/4
1. Finish "Who are We?" Discussion
HW - None
Thursday 9/5
1. Continue The Road Discussion Questions
2. StudySync: Nouns (Appositives and Appositive Phrases)
HW - Review Notes for Friday Quiz
Friday 9/6 - ALOHA DANCE SATURDAY
1. Finish StudySync: Nouns (Appositives and Appositive Phrases)
2. Skill Quiz #1 (25 points)
HW - None
Tuesday 8/27
1. Welcome Back
2. Attendance
3. Course Outline
HW - None
Wednesday 8/28
1. Attendance
2. Finish Course Outline (if needed)
3. Who is Mr. Wolf?
HW - None
Thursday 8/29 (ALOHA ASSEMBLY)
1. Attendance
2. Finish Who is Mr. Wolf? (if needed)
3. Who are We?
HW - None (4-day weekend)