This schedule is to help you plan and keep up with daily homework assignments.
Current and past dates are always accurate; future dates may change.
Poetry Unit Lesson Outline
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
Essay Rough Draft |
-review rules of formal writing |
-finish essay final draft; submit to turnitin.com |
Tues |
Essay final draft |
-how to write dialogue (use website example) and handout |
-Work on R&J 2010 Story rough draft |
Wed |
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SHORTENED PERIODS |
-Complete R&J 2010 rough draft; print and bring to class |
Thur |
R&J 2010 Story Rough draft |
-review rules of dialogue (PP) |
-edit rough draft; complete final draft |
Fri |
R&J 2010 Project Final |
-Present R&J 2010 Projects |
-Journal #15: Choose your favorite poem from Poetry Set 1 and explain why you like it. Be specific and use quotes from the poem. Write at least two paragraphs (about 1 journal page). |
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
quotation marks |
-check grammar HW |
-complete chart for Poetry Set 2 |
Tues |
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1 hour period in rm 206 |
-bring a language game if you have one |
Wed |
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Language Games |
-complete quotation marks packet (all of it) |
Thur |
quotation marks |
(French Festival—many students out) |
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Fri |
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(SLA—many students out) |
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Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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EXTENDED ADVISORY |
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Tues |
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-Poetry Terms Quiz? |
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Weds |
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Thu/Fri |
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LONGER PERIODS—EX DAYS |
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Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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EXTENDED ADVISORY |
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Tue |
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Weds |
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Thur |
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-Poetry test? |
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Fri |
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Mar 29-Apr 2 |
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SPRING BREAK |
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Romeo and Juliet
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Tues |
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-Return Christmas Carol stories |
-Grammar exercises #1 and #2 |
Weds |
Grammar exercises #1 and #2 |
-Check grammar HW |
Read “Shakespeare’s Life” and “Shakespeare’s Theater” p. xxv-xli |
Thurs |
Grammar exercises #3-5 |
-Discuss Shakespeare's life and theater |
-Finish run-ons handout |
Fri |
Run-ons handout |
SHORTENED PERIODS |
-Do review A and B |
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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-Grammar Quiz: Fragments and Run-ons |
-R&J Background Information handout with questions |
Tues |
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-Check HW (Background infor) |
-Finish reading Act 1 (up to page 61) |
Wed |
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-Watch scene 5 in Zefferelli film |
-“Romeo and Juliet: Debate on Love” handout -Study for Drama terms quiz |
Thur |
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-Drama Terms quiz |
-Finish Act 1 DQ handout if not done in class |
Fri |
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NO CLASS—FLEX DAY |
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Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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No SCHOOL—MLK DAY |
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Tues |
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-Act 1 Quiz |
-Read A Pocket Style Manual Ch. 18a p. 65-67 about semicolons |
Weds |
Semicolon practice sheet |
SHORTENED PERIODS |
Journal #10: From the point of view of Juliet, write a journal providing insight into your feelings, motivations, and actions over the past 24 hours.(Through Act 2 Scene 2)
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Thurs |
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-Act 2 Scenes 3-6 |
Read excerpts from Romeus and Juliet by Arthur Brooke |
Friday |
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-Discuss "Romeus and Juliet" poem |
-Finish Act 2 Discussion Questions (if not done in class) |
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
Act 2 DQ |
-Act 2 Quiz |
Grammar: The Colon |
Tues |
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-Check grammar HW |
-Study for grammar quiz over the semicolon and the colon |
Weds |
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-Grammar Quiz: The Semicolon and the Colon |
-Write vocabulary sentences |
Thurs |
Vocab Sentences |
-Continue Act 3 (3.2 through 3.3.115) |
Creative Writing: (Choose ONE)--Write a letter of advice to Romeo or Juliet, or write an obituary for Tybalt or Mercutio. You may do this in your journal or on a separate sheet of paper. It can be handwritten (1 page) or typed (1/2 page). |
Fri |
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- share homework |
-Read A Pocket Style Manual 17a, 17c, 17d (p. 58-59) |
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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NO SCHOOL--SNOW DAY |
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Tues |
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NO SCHOOL--SNOW DAY |
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Weds |
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-Finish Act 3 |
-Journal #11: As if you are Lord Capulet, write a journal reflecting on your relationship with your daughter and your plans for her marriage to Paris (through Act 3). |
Th/Fri |
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EX-DAY (1 hr 35 min periods) |
--Read A Pocket Style Manual 17b, 17f, 17g |
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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-Check grammar HW |
-Study vocabulary |
Tues |
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-Vocabulary Quiz |
-Journal #12 As if you are Friar Lawrence, write a journal about your involvement with Romeo and Juliet. Why did you choose to help them? Do you have any regrets? (Through 4.1) |
Weds |
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-Act 4 Scene 5 |
-Write a 1-paragraph quote sandwich |
Thurs |
Quote Sandwich practice |
-Act 4 Quiz |
-Journal #13: As if you are the nurse, reflect on recent events in the Capulet household (Acts 1-4) |
Fri |
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NO CLASS—FLEX DAY |
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Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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HALF DAY (9:00-12:05) |
-Work on R&J 2010 project and/or essay outline |
Tues |
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-Act 5.3 (finish play) |
-Finish R&J 2010 Prewriting; begin working on rough draft |
Weds |
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-Watch Shakespeare in Love from 1:32-1:47 |
-Study for Act 5 Quiz |
Thurs |
(Journals) |
*END OF GRADING PERIOD |
-Read A Pocket Style Manual Ch 17h, 17i and do p. 177-178 in grammar packet (commas) |
Fri |
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NO CLASS—FLEX DAY |
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Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
Journal entries #6-14 |
HALF DAY (9:00-12:05) |
-study for comma grammar quiz (review comma rules and Ch. 17 in A Pocket Style Manual) |
Tues |
2 pgs of R&J 2010 project rough draft |
-Grammar Quiz: Commas (15 mins) -Work on Essay Outline |
-Finish Essay Outline |
Weds |
Essay Outline |
-Check outlines while… |
-Work on R&J 2010 Rough Draft |
Thurs |
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COMPUTER LAB (HEX) |
-Work on R&J 2010 Rough Draft |
Fri |
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COMPUTER LAB (HEX) -Work on Essay Rough Draft |
Finish essay Rough Draft; print and bring to class Monday. |
Date |
Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
Essay Rough Draft |
-Review rules of formal writing |
-Finish essay final draft; submit to turnitin.com |
Tues |
Essay Final Draft |
-How to write dialogue -Begin Poetry |
-Work on R&J 2010 Story rough draft |
Weds |
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Language games |
-Complete R&J 2010 rough draft; print and bring to class |
Thurs |
R&J 2010 Story Rough draft |
-Peer edit R&J 2010 Story/Play -Continue poetry |
-edit rough draft; complete final draft |
Fri |
R&J 2010 Project Final |
-Present R&J 2010 Projects -Continue Poetry |
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A Christmas Carol Unit & Midterm Review
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Thurs |
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Odyssey Test |
-Read “The Necklace” answer 4 questions |
Fri |
Poem |
-Read “Gift of the Magi” in class |
-Read Stave I p.1-16 |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
-Watch Charles Dickens background; take notes on handout |
-Read Stave II p.16-30 |
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Tue |
3 vocab word choices |
COMPUTER LAB |
-Memorize Poem!!! |
W, R, F |
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NO SCHOOL —THANKSGIVING BREAK |
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
-Prepare for Poetry recitations; show video clips of "Forgetfulness" and "Chicago" and "Slave Auction" -Discuss Stave I-II (study guide) |
-memorize poem!!! |
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Tues |
Memorized poem |
POETRY OUT LOUD |
-Read Stave III p. 31-50 |
Weds |
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-Stave III |
-Read Stave IV-V p. 50-68 |
Friday |
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EX-DAYS: feast |
-Story prewriting |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
-Vocabulary sentences and definitions -Odyssey essay revision due (optional) |
COMPUTER LAB —work on story rough draft -handout Mid-Year Exam Study Guide |
Finish Story rough draft |
Tues |
Rough Draft |
-Peer Edit rough draft |
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Weds |
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A Christmas Carol Test |
-Story (final draft); submit story to turnitin.com!!!!! |
Thurs |
Final Draft |
Vocabulary Quiz |
Study for midterm; prepare your assigned numbers |
Fri |
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Review for midterm |
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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SHORTENED PERIODS (25 mins) |
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Dec 15 to |
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MIDTERM EXAMS |
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Greek Myth & The Odyssey Unit
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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Do Ch. 1 comprehension activity & (on handout) |
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Tues |
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-share journals |
Read “The Trojan War” & answer questions on handout |
Wed |
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“The Trojan War” |
Read “The Fall of Troy” & answer questions on handout |
Thur |
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“The Fall of Troy” |
-Study Characters & Gods (study guide) |
Fri |
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NO CLASS—FLEX DAY |
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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NO CLASS—TEACHER WORK DAY |
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Tues |
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-Greek Gods & Characters Quiz |
Finish reading The Odyssey Book 1 p. 1-15 |
Wed |
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-Introduce Characteristics of Epics and narrative structure of the Odyssey (handout) |
-Finish Book I study guide |
Thur |
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-Journal #6: What is one thing you like about the Odyssey so far and one thing you dislike? -Discuss Book II, take notes-Read together |
-Finish reading Book II (p. 26-31) -Finish book II study guide questions |
Fri |
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-Discuss Book II |
-Finish reading Book III (p. 35-49) |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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-Journal #7: What have you learned about ancient Greek culture and values from the Odyssey? |
-Begin reading Book IV (p. 53-64) |
Tues |
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SHORTENED PERIODS (35 mins) -Discuss Book IV |
-Finish reading Book IV (p. 65-78) |
Wed |
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-Discuss Book IV -Review for quiz |
Study/review for Books I-IV quiz |
Thur |
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-Book I-IV quiz -Begin Telemakhos essay/project |
-complete outline for Telemakhos essay |
Fri |
Telemakhos outline due |
-Learn how to quote from poems (powerpoint) |
-complete rough draft for Telemakhos essay |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
Telemakhos rough draft due |
-Peer edit rough drafts |
-complete final draft and images for Telemakhos essy and images; -submit essay to turnitin.com |
Tues |
Telemakhos final draft due |
SHORTENED PERIODS (35 mins) |
Finish reading Book V: p. 87-95 |
Wed |
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NO CLASS—PSAT (1/2 DAY) |
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Thur |
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NO SCHOOL—FALL BREAK |
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Fri |
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NO SCHOOL—FALL BREAK |
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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-Discuss Book V -Calypso song |
-Read Book VI p. 102-108 and Book VII p. 115-121 -Answer questions on study guide for books 5-7 |
Tues |
-Discuss Book VI-VII -Read summary of Book VIII |
-Study for quiz over Books V-VIII | |
Weds |
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Quiz Books V-VIII (5-8) |
-Finish reading Book IX p. 145-162 |
Thurs |
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-Discuss Book IX (Kyklops) |
-Read Book X p. 165-182 |
Fri |
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NO CLASS: COMMUNITY WORK DAY |
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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-Discuss book X (Kirke) |
-Read book XI p. 188-206 and do study guide |
Tues |
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-Discuss book XI (Hades) -Song "Sacrifice" |
-Read Book XII p. 209-225 and do study guide |
Weds Oct 28 |
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-Compare/contrast The Simpsons' Odyssey with Homer's -Discuss book XII (Sirens) -"Siren Song" poem -handout Travel Guide assignment |
-Study for quiz over books IX-XII (9-12) -Begin work on Travel Book Project |
Thu/ Fri |
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EX-DAYS |
-Work on Travel Book Project -Read Book XIII p. 229-244 and summaries of book XIV-XV-Do study guide |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
-Telemakhos essay revision due (optional) |
-Finish watching O Brother, Where Art Thou |
-Read Book XVI p. 289-305 and the summary of Book XVII |
Tues |
-Discuss books XIII-XVII (13-17) |
-Read summary of Book XVIII and Read Book XIX p. 353-372 |
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Weds |
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-Discuss books XVIII-XIX |
-Read summary of book XX and read Book XXI p. 391-405 |
Thur |
Travel Book Project outline due |
-Discuss books XX-XXI |
-Read Book XXII p. 409-425 |
Fri |
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-Discuss book XXII |
-Read Book XXIII p. 429-441 |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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-Discuss book XXIII |
-Read Book XIV p.445-462 END! |
Tues |
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-Discuss book XIV |
-Work onTravel Book Project |
Weds |
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NO SCHOOL— VETERANS DAY |
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Thurs |
-Quiz Books 13-24 |
Work on Essay--Outline |
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Fri |
Essay Outline |
Cast Away Movie |
Work on Essay—Rough Draft |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
½ Rough Draft |
Cast Away Movie |
Work on Essay—Rough Draft |
Tues |
Rough Draft due |
Cast Away Movie |
Work on Essay-Final Draft; submit to turnitin.com |
Weds |
Essay Due |
-Review for Test |
-Choose a poem from the Poetry Out Loud website by Friday |
Thurs |
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Odyssey Test |
-Choose a poem from the Poetry Out Loud website by Friday |
Literary Terms and Short Stories
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
Movie Project |
-Put it all together (5 mins) |
Read “The Most Dangerous Game” online; answer questions on handout |
Tues |
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-“Dangerous Game” vocab (handout). |
Read “The Most Dangerous Game” online; answer questions on handout |
Weds |
“TMDG” HW |
-Journal #2: How might "The Most Dangerous Game" persuade hunters to think differently about their sport? |
- Write persuasive speech rough draft |
Thurs |
Speech rough draft |
-Dangerous Game Quiz |
-Persuasive Speech (final draft) |
Fri |
- Vocabulary Quiz |
Read "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver online. Print a copy and bring it to class. |
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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NO SCHOOL—LABOR DAY |
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Tues |
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-"Cathedral" reading quiz |
Homework Handout: Characterization of narrator and journal #3 |
Wed |
Essay Revision (optional) |
-Take notes on tone & Point of View |
Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury |
Thu/Fri |
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EX-DAY: LONGER PERIODS -“The Hit Man” by T. Coraghessan Boyle |
Read the other two stories (handout) and write Journal #4: Each story deals with the relationship between fathers and sons. Write one paragraph for each story, describing the father-son relationship. |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon Sep 14 |
Journal #4 |
PICTURE DAY |
Read "The Lottery Ticket" handout; answer 3 questions on the handout |
Tues |
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-Take notes on theme, etc. |
Read "The Lottery" handout |
Weds |
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-Discuss "The Lottery" |
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Thurs |
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Literary Terms and Short Stories TEST |
Read "The Gods" handout |
Fri |
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NO CLASS—FLEX DAY |
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
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Peace Like a River Lesson Outline
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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Orientation Day (no class) |
Read “The Most Dangerous Game” online; answer questions on handout |
Tues |
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Syllabus, etc. Intro |
Fill out student information sheet |
Weds |
Forms |
Summer Reading Test |
Do “For Discussion” question #3 (in the back of Peace Like a River) |
Thurs |
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Computer Lab for Grammar Diagnostic |
-Find one quote to prove each of your assertions for question #3 (from yesterday). Be sure to record the page #s. |
Fri |
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-syllabus quiz |
-“sandwich” your quotes Must be at least 6 characters long.
Can't include your username (which is first initial, last name)
Must contain 3 of the following 4 types of characters:
Capital letter(s)
Lowercase letter(s)
Numbers
Symbols
Examples: Phoen1x or Diamond3
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| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
Mon |
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Hex Lab for turnitin.com lesson |
-Read A Pocket Style Manual p. 131 #6 |
Tues |
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-Powerpoint on MLA Works Cited |
-Revise essay; print final draft |
Weds |
Mini-Essay due |
Work on Movie project |
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Thurs |
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Work on Movie project |
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Fri |
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SHORTENED PERIODS--1/2 DAY |
Finish Movie project |
| Date | Due |
In Class |
Homework |
| Mon Aug 31 |
Movie project | -Put it all together (5 mins) -Presentations -Reflection |