Thursday, December 17, 2009
English 9 and 10 2009-2010 School Year
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Weeks of February 16-29 and 23-27
1. Introduction to the novel as a genre, John Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men.
2. Listening passage on Steinbeck's life; take notes on passage and discuss. ASSIGNMENT:
Use listening notes to write a 3-4 paragraph biographical summary of Steinbeck's life and works.
2. Read and discuss chapters 1 and 2.
3. Quiz on Steinbeck's life
3a.Quiz on Chapter 1.
4. Journal #22 (If your life was over in a matter of seconds, as those on Flight 3407, would you be proud of what you had accomplished in your life? Explain.) and #23 (Describe some of your first impressions of the novel Of Mice and Men.)
5. Disability worksheet due
6. Complete chapters 1 and 2 review questions.
7. Notes on the novel as a genre, setting of the novel, Ranch Life and the Great Depression.
8. Characterization activity for chapters 1-2 (worksheet with response).
9. Look up definitions for Of Mice and Men List #1 vocabulary words.
10. Celebrate and honor black history month!
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 CELEBRATION OF black history month. Create collages that celebrate black history.
EXTRA CREDIT: Write a 4 paragraph essay responding to the question:
How have African Americans shaped America? Due 2/26.
2. Listening passage on Steinbeck's life; take notes on passage and discuss. ASSIGNMENT:
Use listening notes to write a 3-4 paragraph biographical summary of Steinbeck's life and works.
2. Read and discuss chapters 1 and 2.
3. Quiz on Steinbeck's life
3a.Quiz on Chapter 1.
4. Journal #22 (If your life was over in a matter of seconds, as those on Flight 3407, would you be proud of what you had accomplished in your life? Explain.) and #23 (Describe some of your first impressions of the novel Of Mice and Men.)
5. Disability worksheet due
6. Complete chapters 1 and 2 review questions.
7. Notes on the novel as a genre, setting of the novel, Ranch Life and the Great Depression.
8. Characterization activity for chapters 1-2 (worksheet with response).
9. Look up definitions for Of Mice and Men List #1 vocabulary words.
10. Celebrate and honor black history month!
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 CELEBRATION OF black history month. Create collages that celebrate black history.
EXTRA CREDIT: Write a 4 paragraph essay responding to the question:
How have African Americans shaped America? Due 2/26.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
English 9: Week of December 15-19
1. Finish watching the "Miracle Worker" film
2. Complete crossword puzzle on the play
3. Journal #17 (what is the best gift that you have ever GIVEN someone? Explain.)
4. In gray textbook, complete on p.703 Writing Options #1-4 (1 paragraph response p/item) and Vocabulary #1-8
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ENJOY YOUR BREAK FROM SCHOOL AND SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! :-)
2. Complete crossword puzzle on the play
3. Journal #17 (what is the best gift that you have ever GIVEN someone? Explain.)
4. In gray textbook, complete on p.703 Writing Options #1-4 (1 paragraph response p/item) and Vocabulary #1-8
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ENJOY YOUR BREAK FROM SCHOOL AND SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! :-)
English 10: Week of December 15-19
1. Finish watching the TKAM film
2. Complete review packet on novel/film
3. Journal #17 (what is the best gift that you have ever GIVEN someone? Explain.)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! ENJOY YOUR VACATION AND SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! :-)
2. Complete review packet on novel/film
3. Journal #17 (what is the best gift that you have ever GIVEN someone? Explain.)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! ENJOY YOUR VACATION AND SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! :-)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
English 10: Weeks of December 1-12
1. Finish reading and discussing TKAM (Read chapters 25-31 and discuss ending of novel)
2. Complete study guide questions for end of novel (chapters 28-31)
3. QUIZ on chapters 22-27
4. Discuss mockingbird symbolism notes
5. Review for final UNIT exam on TKAM-study review sheet
6. Work on reading novel for novel project and complete reading log
7. Final UNIT exam (objective and essay section) on TKAM on 12/8 and 12/9
8. Journal #15 (Was Sheriff Tate morally correct in covering up Boo's act of killing Bob Ewell? Explain.)
9. Reponse dues 12/1 or 12/3: How does Mr. Underwood's editorial comment on Tom's death? How does Tom's death relate to the fact that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird? Explain.
10. Begin watching TKAM film
11. Journal #16 (What is the best gift you have ever RECEIVED? Explain.)
2. Complete study guide questions for end of novel (chapters 28-31)
3. QUIZ on chapters 22-27
4. Discuss mockingbird symbolism notes
5. Review for final UNIT exam on TKAM-study review sheet
6. Work on reading novel for novel project and complete reading log
7. Final UNIT exam (objective and essay section) on TKAM on 12/8 and 12/9
8. Journal #15 (Was Sheriff Tate morally correct in covering up Boo's act of killing Bob Ewell? Explain.)
9. Reponse dues 12/1 or 12/3: How does Mr. Underwood's editorial comment on Tom's death? How does Tom's death relate to the fact that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird? Explain.
10. Begin watching TKAM film
11. Journal #16 (What is the best gift you have ever RECEIVED? Explain.)
English 9: Weeks of December 1-12
1. Finish reading and discussing The Miracle Worker play (Act 3)
2. Answer Act 3 questions p. 702 #2-7
3. QUIZ on Acts 2-3
4. Notes on Literary elements for the play
5. Look up vocab definitions Acts 2-3
6. Journal #15 (What did you think of the ending of the play? Explain.)
7. Compete Study Guide questions Acta 1-3 -do any 15 out of 22 on study guide sheet.
8. Review for Miracle Worker unit exam
9. Read novel for novel project and complete reading log
10. Unit Exam on The Miracle Worker
11. Disability Awareness session with Ms. Dolan
12. Begin watching the Miracle Worker film
13. Respond in 1 paragraph: Was Annie morally right in isolating Helen from her family in order to teach her? Explain.
14. Journal #16 (What is the best gift that you have ever RECEIVED? Explain.)
15. Complete review sheet on Acts 2-3
2. Answer Act 3 questions p. 702 #2-7
3. QUIZ on Acts 2-3
4. Notes on Literary elements for the play
5. Look up vocab definitions Acts 2-3
6. Journal #15 (What did you think of the ending of the play? Explain.)
7. Compete Study Guide questions Acta 1-3 -do any 15 out of 22 on study guide sheet.
8. Review for Miracle Worker unit exam
9. Read novel for novel project and complete reading log
10. Unit Exam on The Miracle Worker
11. Disability Awareness session with Ms. Dolan
12. Begin watching the Miracle Worker film
13. Respond in 1 paragraph: Was Annie morally right in isolating Helen from her family in order to teach her? Explain.
14. Journal #16 (What is the best gift that you have ever RECEIVED? Explain.)
15. Complete review sheet on Acts 2-3
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
English 10: Week of November 24-28
B/D/F Classes:
1. Read and discuss chapters 25-27 in TKAM
2. Complete study guide questions chapters 25-27
3. Look up vocabulary definitions for TKAM List #2 and List #3 words
4. Complete legal terms sheet
5. Response: What did Mr. Underwood's editorial say about Tom's death? How does Tom's death relate to the fact that it's a sin to kill a mockingbird? Explain in 2 paragraphs. (Due 11/26)
A/C/E Classes:
1. TEST-Critical Writing Responses for chapters 16-23.
ALL Classes:
Journal #14 (Describe at least one thing that you are thankful for.)
1. Read and discuss chapters 25-27 in TKAM
2. Complete study guide questions chapters 25-27
3. Look up vocabulary definitions for TKAM List #2 and List #3 words
4. Complete legal terms sheet
5. Response: What did Mr. Underwood's editorial say about Tom's death? How does Tom's death relate to the fact that it's a sin to kill a mockingbird? Explain in 2 paragraphs. (Due 11/26)
A/C/E Classes:
1. TEST-Critical Writing Responses for chapters 16-23.
ALL Classes:
Journal #14 (Describe at least one thing that you are thankful for.)
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