12/21/11

Homework: None

1. Vocabulary Test
2. Read 9&10

12/20/11 The Giver, Grade Reports, and Vocabulary

Homework: STUDY FOR VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW/ VOCABULARY PACKET DUE TOMORROW
5 WEEK GRADE REPORTS HANDED OUT!!!!!

Lesson Focus: Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw conclusions/make inferences.

1. Review 7&8
2. Quiz on 7&8
3. Study Vocabulary

12/19 The Giver and Vocabulary

Homework: Finish chapter 7&8 with 5 notes each chapter
VOCBAULARY TEST ON WEDNESDAY
5 EXTRA POINTS IF YOUR PREOVE YOU STUDIED

Lesson Focus: 1. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s
position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
2. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

1. Listen to chapter 7&8 while taking notes
2. Vocab Jazz

12/16 The Giver

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!

Lesson Focus: Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw conclusions/make inferences.

1. Check homework
2. Quck discussion about 3&4
3. Quiz on 5&6

12/15/11 The Giver

Homework: Read 5&6 notes with 5 notes each chapter

VOCABULARY TEST MOVED TO NEXT WEEK

Lesson Focus:
1. Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw conclusions/make
inferences.
2. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material understudy; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and
reflect on ideas under discussion.


1. Check Homework
2. Review for 3&4
3. Quiz on 3&4
4. Start Homework

12/13/11 & 12/14/11 The Giver and Vocabulary

Homework: Finish Chapter 3&4 with 5 notes each chapter
Play the vocabulary quizlet game from home!
Leson Focus: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases.
Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw
conclusions/make inferences.


1. The Giver chapter 1&2 Review
2. Quiz on 1&2
3. Start homework (independently)
4. Vocabulary Review with partner
5. Finish homework

12/12/11 The Giver

Lesson Focus: Analyze how an author’s word choice impacts tone and mood of a text.

Homework: Finish chapters 1&2 with five notes each chapter
Quiz on 1&2 tomorrow
1. Begin reading chapter 1 together
2. Finish chapter 1/check notes
3. Start homework

Binder Requirements:
1. Vocabulary 1-10
2. Vocabulary 11-20
3. Loose Leaf
4. The Giver book

12/09/11 Vocabulary

Homework: Have a great weekend!

Lesson Focus: How can I verify my preliminary understanding of a word?

1. Check homework
2. Log on and play quizllet
3. Hand out books

12/08/11 Vocabulary

Homework: Vocab 11-20 second ten words

Lesson Focus: Verify preliminary understanding of a word.

1. Second ten vocabulary words
2. Extra assignment

12/07/11 Review and Grade Check ins

All grades have been updated!

Homework: Finish any backwork

1. Discuss "Examination Day"
2. Finish Quiz
3. Discuss Grades

12/06/11 Vocabulary and Short stories

Homework: Vocabulary 1-10

1. Hand in short answer
2. Finish vocabulary words
3. Work on extra assignment
4. Read "Examination Day"
5. Take the quiz

12/05/11 Supporting arguments and Vocabulary

Homework:"The Last Leaf" short answer
Lesson Focuses: 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant
information.
2.Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.
1. Finalize Short Answer Response
2. Vocabulary 1-10

12/02/11 Supporting arguments

Homework: Have a great weekend

Lesson Focuses: a. Introduce claim(s), and organize the reasons and evidence logically.b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources.c. Provide a concluding statement or section and supports the argument presented.

1. Short answer question:
“The Last Leaf” JE
Mr. Behrman can best be described as:
determined or irresponsible

Choose one character trait that you think best describes Mr. Behrman and support your answers with TBD’s. The answer needs to be in short answer format.

12/01/11&12/02/11 Understanding Texts and supporting arguments

Homework: Finish "The Last Leaf" with at least 10 notes
Lesson Focuses:
a. Introduce claim(s), and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources.
c. Provide a concluding statement or section and supports the argument presented.

1. Introduction to "The Last Leaf"
2. Read and take notes however you like

11/29 & 11/30 Preparartion and Review

Lesson Focus: How can I make sure I understand what I am reading?
Homework: Get on steam-ed.org and vote for your favorite PSA!
1. Check homework
2. Practice reading

11/28/11 Conflict and character development in O'Henry

Homework: Finish "The Gift of the Magi" with notes

Lesson Focus: Analyze how dialogue and conflict in a story develop characters and plot.

1. Discuss "The Ransom of Red Chief" quiz
2. Read "The Gift of the Magi" in table groups
3. Take notes individually as you are reading

11/22/11 Point of View in O'Henry

Homework: None

Lesson Focus:Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create such effects as suspense or humor.

1. Finish "The Ransom of Red Chief"
2. Discuss Irony and Point-of view in table groups
3. Discuss what effects different points-of-view has on a story

11/21/11 Point of View in O'Henry.

Lesson Focus: Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create such effects as suspense or humor.

Homework: None

1. Watching "The Monkey's Paw"
2. Discussing point of view
3. Listen to "The Ransom of Red Chief"
4. Discuss the differences in point of view and how that creates humor

11/17/11 How do we know it's Poe?

Homework: None

1. Check homework

2. Watch www.schooltube.com/video/.../The-Raven-by-Edgar-Allan-Poe

3. Discuss "The Raven"

11/17/11 How do we know it's Poe?

Homework: None
1. Check homework
2. Watch www.schooltube.com/video/.../The-Raven-by-Edgar-Allan-Poe
3. Discuss "The Raven"

11/16/11 How do we know it's Poe?

Homework: Finish stanza notes for "The Raven"
1. Listen to "The Raven"
2. Interpret "The Raven"

11/15/11 How do we know it's Poe?

Homework: None
1. Finish motifs
2. Start "The Raven"

11/14/11 How do we know it's Poe?

Homework: None
1. Spelling B Qualifier
2. Poe's Motifs

11/10/11 How do we know it's Poe?

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!
1. Compare and contrast TTH and TBC
2. Look at Poe Motifs

11/09/11 "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat"

Homework: All backwork due tomorrow
Suspense story in my drop box by Thursday
Finish up "The Black Cat" with margin notes

1. Finish listening to "The Tell-Tale Heart" (hand in notes)
2. Begin reading "The Black Cat" with margin notes

11/08/11 Monkey's Paw and The Tell Tale Heart

Homework: Fix your Monkey's Paw Quiz
All Backwork due by 11/10/11
Suspense Story dropped in drop box by 11/10/11
1. Review Monkey Paw questions
2. Listen to and Take notes in "The Tell-Tale Heart"

11/07/11 Suspense Recording

Homework: All backwork due by Thursday 11/10/11
Suspense Stories need to be dropped in my drop box by Thursday 11/10/11

1. Suspense Story recording

11/04/11 Radio Shows

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

GRADE REPORTS HANDED OUT TODAY!!!!!
ALL BACKWORK DUE BY NOVEMBER 10th!!!!

Today in class:
1. Record your stories

11/03/11 Elements of Suspnse

Homework: Finish "The Monkey's Paw" label.
ALL BACKWORK DUE BY NOVEMBER 10TH 3:40


1. Finish "The Monkey's Paw"
2. Create the label

11/01-11/02 Elements of suspense

Homework: None

1. Create a radio show for a suspenseful story

10/31/11 Elements of suspense

Homework: None

1. Listen to "The Monkey's Paw"
2. Discsuss the elements of suspense

10/27/11 Elements of Suspense

Homework: All research and information needs to be gathered to plan PSA on Friday.

1. Listen to "The Hitchhiker"

10/26/11 Schoolwide Spelling

Homework: Research needs to be done by Friday to plan PSA.

1. Spelling test

10/24 and 10/25 Research

Homework: Finish research on your own to plan PSA on Friday.
1. Research
2. Backwork/Free Read

Research Continued 10/21/11

Homework: Have a great weekend!

1. Continue Research
- Answer two questions about the problem and then begin the solution

Eye of the Tiger Research 10/18 and 10/20

Homework: Vocabulary Packet and Extra Credit Review Games due by Friday

1. Research with action teams

Vocabulary and Editing 10/17/11

Homework: Vocabulary done by Friday/Extra Credit Review Games done by Friday

1. Collect Outsider Books
2. Review Vocabulary/Finish Vocab packet
3. Play Jeopardy with a partner
4. Editinf Session with Sassano

Test Day and Eye of the Tiger 10/14/11

Homework: Have a great weekend!

1. Test
2. Eye of the Tiger project

Review and Short answer format 10/13/11

Homework: Review for test on Friday

1. Motivators clipped
2. Brainstorm what is in a short answer
3. Write a correct short answer

Pick Ponyboy or Johnny and answer the following question:

Should this character be remembered as mostly a good or mostly a bad character?

The end of the novel and review 10/12/11

Homework: Review for test on Friday.

1. Motivators clipped
2. Agenda out
3. Quiz 11&12
4. Literary element review: flashback, metaphor

The End of the Novel and Vocabulary 10/06/11

Homework: Read the rest of the novel with 10 notes.

Lesson Focus: Determine a central theme to a novel.
Review key concepts.
1. Discuss Chapters 9&10
2. Literary Elements: Symbolism and Theme
2. Vocabulary Packet

Magical Make Up and Enrichment 10/04/11

Homework: Finish the novel with 10 notes.
GRADE REPORTS HANDED OUT

1. Clip Motivators
2. Take out agendas
3. Vocabulary Packet/ Finish the novel
4. Makeup

Poetry 10/03

Homework: Read chapter 11 with 5 notes or note sheet.

Lesson Focus: How can I interpret poetry?
1. Poem interpretation
2. Start Homework

The Novel 9/30

Homework: Have a great weekend!

Lesson Focus: Ensure comprehension of text.

1. Read chapter 10 however you want!

The Novel 9/29/11

Homework: Read chapter 9 with 10 notes or note sheet.

Lesson Focus: Ensure comprehension of text.

1. Motivators clipped
2. Agendas out
3. Quick review
4. 7& 8 Quiz
5. Start homework

Vocabulary 09/28/11

Homework: Read chapter 8 with 10 notes or not sheet.

Lesson Focus: How can I check my preliminary understanding of a word?
1. Motivators clipped
2. Agendas out
3. Vocabulary 11-20
4. Extra Assignment
5. Start Homework

The Novel 9/27/11

Homework: Read Chapter 7 with 10 notes

Lesson Focus: Ensure comprehesnion of a text.

1. Motivators clipped
2. Agendas out
3. Quick review/questions
4. 5&6 Quiz
5. Start Homework

Story Arcs and Film Making Techniques 9/26

Lesson Focus: Engage in collaborative discussion to expresss ideas clearly.

1. Class with Mr. Michaud
2. Createing "The Best Thing About me Video"

Homework: 5&6 Quiz

The Novel 9/23/11

Lesson Focus: Ensure comprehension of text
1. Discuss chapter 5
2. Read Chapter 6
Homework: Have a great weekend

The Novel and Vocabulary 9/22/11

Lesson Focus: How can I verify my preliminary understanding of a word?
How can I ensure comprehension of a text?
1. Motivators out
2. Agendas out
3. Vocabulary 1-10
4. Extra Assignment
5. Chapter 4 Discussion
6. Chapter 3&4 Quiz
Homework: Read Chapter 5 with any notes (must have at least 10)

The Novel Chapter 4 and Vocabulary

Lesson Focus: How can I verify my understanding of a particular word?
How can I ensure comprehension of a particular text?
1. Vocabulary 1-10
2. Vocabulary Extra Assignment
3. Discuss 1 & 2 Quiz
4. Discuss Chapter 3
5. Begin Homework

Homework: Chapter 4 with any type of notes you want (Quiz 3&4 tomorrow)

The Novel Chapter 3

Leson Focus: Ensure comprehension of text using text based details.
Using text based details to draw logical conclusions.

1. Motivators and agendas out
2. Class Review
2. Chapter 1&2 Quiz
3. Start Homework

Homework: Chapter 3 with notes

The Novel

Lesson Focus:
How can I use text based detials to show I understand the text?

1. Motivators on clip board
2. Notes out
3. Discuss chapters 1&2 (Class Review)

Group 1: pages 1-8
Group 2: pages 9-18
Group 3: pages 19-28
Group 4: pages 29-36

Directions: Write down at least 5 things the whole class must know about your section
Be Prepared to Reveiw with the class

Homework: Quiz 1&2 on Monday

The Novel

Lesson Focus: Comprehension of text.

1. Motivator on clip Board
2. Notes out
3. Finish Chapter 1
Note focus for the rest of chapter 1:
1. What happened to Pony on the way home from school?
2. What happened to Pony's parents?
3. What happened between Johnny and the socs?

Homework: Chapter 2 with 10 sticky notes
Note Focus:
1. Where do they go and who goes?
2. How is Dally treating the girls?
3. Who sticks up for the girls?
4. Who does Johnny look up to?

The Novel

Lesson Focus: Ensure comprehension of text.

1. Discuss Story Arc
2. Begin The Outsiders with bulleted notes

Note Focus
1. Characters: 1-2 details per character
Pony,
Soda,
Darry,
Dally,
Johnny,
Two-Bit,
Steve

2. What happened to Pony on the way home
3. What happened to Pony's parents?
4. What happened between Johhny and the socs?

Homework: Chapter 1 pages 1-10

Short Stories

Lesson Focus: Verify my preliminary understanding of a word?


Examine the progression of events and theme throughout a story.


1. Discuss the words integrity and moocher
2. Read "The Moocher" with Margin notes
3. Story arc with theme in the middle


Homework: Finish the story with 1-3 margin notes per paragraph

Short Stories

Lesson Focus: Verify our preliminary understanding of a word.
Examine the progression of events and theme througout a story.
1. Discuss the word integrity
2. Read the short story "The Moocher" with margin notes
3. Start story arc with one possible theme
Homework: Finish story arc with one possible theme

How should a nation react to a national tragedy? in the short in term? in the long term?

Introduction: I will...


1. Timeline of the events of September 11, 2001.






2. Short term reactions.
a. Look at Source
b. WHO is reacting?
c. 4-6 reactions
SOURCE 1: text messages
SOURCE 2: headlines
SOURCE 3: letter from 1st lady
SOURCE 4: Marvel comic Books
SOURCE 5: First Responses

3. Long term reactions.
a. View I will... celebrity tributes
b. Brainstorm group/individual tribute
c. Shoot videos - each group has 1 camera

Day 4

Lesson Focus: Analyze the information presented on diverse media formats.
How can I verify my preliminary understanding of a particular word?

1. Background information for the novel
2. Brainstorm of the word integrity
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/integrity

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!!

Day 3

Lesson Focus: 1. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media
formats (Speaking and Listening standard 2).

1. Finish Good Student/Good Teacher Discussion
2. The Outsiders background information

Homework: None

Day 2

Lesson Focus: Introductions

1. Fnish Up Course Expectations
2. What makes a good Student
3. What makes a good teacher

Homework: None

Day 1

Welcome Back

Lesson Focus: None

1. Discuss what makes a good teacher and a good student
2. Discuss Course expectations

Homework: None

Welcome back!

Monday
3/21/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of ROT?
1. Quiz on chapters 3&4
2. Read Chapter 5
3. BU Testing
Homework: Finish chapter 5 with notes

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of ROT?

BOOKAPALOOZA
1. Free read
2. Finish chapter 6
3. Quiz on 5&6
4. BU Testing
Homework: Finish Chapter 6 with notes

9th Lesson Focus: How can I support my arguments?
BOOKAPALOOZA

1. Brainstorming
Homework: Finish theme support

Tuesday
03/01/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the examples of prejudice in the movie?
How can I improve my writing?
1. Finish Glory Road
2. Finish Circle Map
3. type corrections for paper
Homework: none

4& 6 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of chapter 1?
What are the second ten vocabulary words?
1. Collect Vocabulary homework
2. Read Chapter 1 (with notes)
3. Second ten vocabulary words
4. Second ten assignment
Homework: small read up to 15
Big 18

9th Lesson Focus: What are the major events of chapter 6?
1. Vocabulary test
2. Finish chapter 6
Homework: Finish chapter 6 with notes

Monday
2/28/11


1&2 lesson Focus: What are the examples of prejudice in the movie?
1. Watch Glory Road
Homework: None

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are the examples of prejudice in the movie?
What are our first ten vocabulary words?
1. Finish the movie
2. discuss circle map
3. free Read
4. 1st ten vocabulary words
Homework: first ten assignment

9th Lesson Focus: What are our vocabulary words?
1. Vocabulary review
2. Discuss chapter 6
Homework: Study for test

Tuesday
2/15/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What do I need to know about TSB?
How can I be an effective writer?

1. Quiz on 27 & 28
2. Discuss what needs to be in the paper
3. 204A to type/ paper
Homework: finish quiz

4&6 Lesson Focus: How can I review the novel?
1. Part II of the test
2. 204A to finish plot review
Homework: Part I of test tomorrow


9th Lesson Focus: How can I study for my vocabulary words?
1. Ten minutes to study with a partner/finish vocabulary packet
2. Finish chapter 5 with notes
3. Take chapter 5 quiz
Homework: Chapter 5 quiz

Monday
02/14/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of TSB?
How can I be an effective writer?
1. Free Read
2. Finish the novel
3. Work on thematic
Homework: Finish the novel/Quiz tomorrow

4&6 Lesson Focus: How can I review for the novel?
1. Finish literary elements review
2. Begin plot review/2 periods to finish this
Homework: plot review due tomorrow

9th Lesson Focus: What are my vocabulary words?
What are the major events of COW?
1. Work on Vocabulary packet
2. Finish chapter 5 with notes
Homework: Finish chapter 5 with notes
Vocabulary test on Friday

Friday
2/11/11



1&2 Lesson Focus: How can I be an effective writer?
What are the major events of TSB?
1. Free Read
2. quiz on 25 and 26
3. Work on thematic
Homework: Have a great weekend

4&6 Lesson Focus: How can I review the novel?
1. Free Read
2. Quiz on 27 & 28
3. Library to create you review
Homework: Review game due by Monday

9th Lesson Focus: What are the major events of chapter 4?
1. Quiz on chapter 4
2. discuss quiz
3. start 5
4. Start Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Have a great weekend

Thursday
2/10/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of TSB?
How can I be an effective writer?

1. Computer lab to type thematic
2. Quiz on 23 & 24
3. Read Chapter 25
4. Work on finding support
Homework: Chapter 26 with notes

4& 6 Lesson Focus: How can I review a novel on my own?
1. Finish the book
2. Library to create a review
1. Create a skit
2. Create a rap
3. Create a jeopardy game
Homework: Review due on Monday

9th Lesson Focus: How can I show I understand the novel?
1. Vocabulary
2. Read Chapter 4
Homework: Finish chapter 4 with notes

Wednesday
02/09/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of chapter?
How can I be an effective writer?
1. Free Read
2. Discuss what needs to be in all papers
3. Read Chapter 24
4. Library to type paper
Homework: Finish chapter 24

4&6 Lesson Focus: How can I show I understand TSB?
How can I be an effective writer?

1. Free Read
2. Finish skit/practice skit
3. Library finish paper (by the end of the period)
Homework: Skit performance tomorrow


9th Lesson Focus: What are my second ten vocabulary words?
1. Collect all chapter 3 quizzes
2. Vocabulary 11-20
Homework: Second ten assignment
Rap on chapter 2 collected tomorrow

Tuesday
02/08/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: How can I be an effective writer?
What are the major events of TSB?
1. quiz on 21 &22
2. Discuss quiz
3. Read chapter 23
4. Come up with one of your own themes
5. Find support and quotes
Homework: Finish chapter 23

4&6 Lesson Focus: How can I show I understand TSB?
How can I be an effective writer?
1. Read Chapter 26
2. Create a skit with a partner that depicts the major events of 25 & 26
3. Library to type paper
Homework: Rough draft due Wednesday with outline

9th Lesson Focus: How can I show I understand the novel?
1. Discuss chapter 2
2. Quiz on chapter 3
Homework: Finish quiz

Monday
02/07/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of TSB?
How can I be an effective writer?
1. Free Read
2. Finish reading chapter 21
4. Find support/quotes
Homework: Read chapter 22 with notes

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of TSB?
How can I be an effective writer?

1. Free Read
2. Finish composing rap
3. type the thematic paper
Homework: Read Chapter 25 with notes


9th Lesson Focus: How can I show I understand the novel?
1. Rehearse rap
2. Grand performance
3. Start Homework
Homework: Read Chapter 3 with notes

Friday
2/04/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of TSB?
What needs to be in my thematic paper?

1. Quiz on 19 & 20/or write a rap and perform
2. Discuss quiz
3. Free Read
4. Start support for the thematic paper
5. Read Chapter 21
Homework: Have a great weekend!

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of TSB?
What needs to be in my thematic paper?

1. Free Read
2. Write a rap for 23 & 24
3. Read Chapter 25
4. Start typing thematic paper
Homework: Have a great weekend!

9th Lesson Focus: How can I show I understood chapter 2?
1. Write a rap based on the events for chapter 2
2. Perform the rap for 10 extra points
Homework: Have a great weekend

Thursday
02/03/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events of TSB?
What do I need in my free read project?

1. Work on free read project
2. Read chapter 20
Homework: Free Read project due tomorrow

4&6 Lesson Focus: How can I be an effective writer?
What are the major events of TSB?

1. Make sure you have read up through 24 with notes
2. Library free read project/thematic
Homework: Free Read Project due tomorrow



9th Lesson Focus: What were the major events of chapter 1?
FREE READ PROJECT DUE BY THE END OF THE DAY TODAY
1. Quiz on Chapter 1
2. Discuss quiz
Homework: Read chapter 2 with 10 notes

Monday
01/31/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What is sentence variety?
What are the major events of TSB?
1. Free Read
2. Sentence Variety
3. Quiz on 15&16
4. Read 17
5. Work on Free Read Project
Homework: Read 17 with notes

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are some different themes from TSB?
What is sentence variety?
What are the major events of TSB?
1. Quiz on 19&20
2. Read Chapter 21
3. Discuss 19&20
4. two additional themes
5. Lab to work on thematic or free read project
Homework: Read Chapter 21 with notes
Free Read project by Friday

9th Lesson Focus: What is important to note in COW?
Grade Reports Handed Out
1. Begin Reading COW
Homework: Chapter 1 with notes
Free Read project by Wednesday (Tuesday in the
lab)

Monday
01/28/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major events in TSB?
What do I need to know from my free read?
1. Free Read
2. Sentence Variety
4. Read 16
5. Introduce Free Read Project
Homework: None

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are the major events in TSB?
What do I need to know from my free read?
1. Free Read
2. Discuss 17 & 18
3. Read 20
4. Library work on Free Read
Homework: Free Read Project Due Friday next week

9th Lesson Focus: What do I need to know from my free read?
1. Free Read Friday
Homework:

Thursday
01/27/11


1&2 Lesson Focus: How can I tell the difference between relevant and
irrelevant information?
What is sentence variety?
What is characterization?
What are the major events of TSB?
1. Quiz on 13&14
2. Read Chapter 15
3. Sentence Variety
4. Character Chart
5. Relevant/Irrelevant
Homework: Finish chapter 15 with notes

4&6 Lesson Focus: What is sentence variety?
What are the major events of TSB?
What is my free read project?
1. Quiz on 17&18
2. Read Chapter 19
3. Sentence variety
4. Book Report in a Bottle: Begin Working on free read project
Homework: Finish chapter 19 with notes



9th Lesson Focus: What is the vocabulary we need to know for our next unit?
1. Vocabulary 1-10
Homework: Extra Vocabulary assignment
Songs by Friday

Wednesday
1/26/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What is sentence variety?
What are the major events in TSB?
How can I write effectively?

1. Free Read
2. Discuss 11&12
3. Sentence Variety
4. Read Chapter 14 with notes
5. Computer lab 20 minutes to finish TSB article (204B)
Homework: Finish 14 with notes
ALL BACK WORK/REDO’S due today

4&6 Lesson Focus: What is sentence variety?
What are the major events of TSB?
How can I write effectively?
1. Free Read
2. Discuss 15 & 16
3. Sentence variety
4. Character chart
5. Computer lab to work on thematic (library)
Homework: Read Chapter 18 with notes
ALL BACKWORK/REDO’S due today

9th: Lesson Focus: What do I need to know about my free read?
1. Computer lab
2. Drop COW Collage
3. Begin the free read project
Homework: Free Read project due by next Wednesday
ALL BACKWORK/REDO’S due today

Tuesday
01/25/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: How can I write an effective newspaper article?
What is sentence variety?
What are the major events of TSB?

1. Quiz on 11&12
2. Sentence Variety
3. Computer lab to finish the newspaper article
Homework: Read chapter 13 with notes

4&6 Lesson Focus: How can I tell the difference between relevant and irrelevant information?
What are the major events of TSB?
What are different themes found in TSB?
1. Read Chapter 16
2. Quiz on 15 & 16
3. Irrelevant and Relevant information
4. Go to the lab to start the outline
Homework: Read Chapter 17 with notes

9th Lesson Focus: What background information do I need to know about COW?
1. Computer lab for collage 204B
Homework: two songs by Friday

Tuesday
01/18/11


1&2 Lesson Focus: What other vocabulary words do I need to know?
What are the major events of TSB?
1. Computer lab 204B
2. Free Read
3. Discuss TSB
4. Read Chapter 8
Homework: Quiz on 7&8

4&6 Lesson Focus: What other vocabulary words do I need to know?
What are the major events of TSB?
5. Computer lab 204B
6. Free Read
7. Discuss TSB
8. Read Chapter 11
Homework: Chapter 11

9th:
1. The Pearl final
Homework: None

Wednesday
1/12/11


1&2 Lesson Focus: What are our vocabulary words?
How can we see the new information we learned
yesterday in a different medium?
1. Vocabulary test/free read
2. Finish the movie
3. Quiz on 3&4
Homework: Read Chapter 5 with notes

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are your new vocabulary words for TSB?
What are the major events of chapters 5&6?
1. Work on vocabulary packet 204B
2. Free Read
3. Quiz on 5&6
Homework: Read chapter 7 with notes

9th Lesson Focus: What are the major events of chapter 5?
1. Quiz on chapter 5
2. Read chapter 6
Homework: Read up to page 85 with notes
2 songs with three sentence explanation
each by Friday

Tuesday
01/11/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are our vocabulary words?
How can we see the new information we learned
yesterday in a different medium?
1. Finish Vocabulary packet
2. Review words
3. Watch “To Build a Fire”
4. Chart the symptoms of hypothermia
Homework: Read Chapter 4 with notes/ quiz on 3&4 tomorrow

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are our vocabulary words?
How can we see the new information we learned
yesterday in a different medium?
5. Finish Vocabulary words/start definitions
6. Watch “To Build a Fire”
7. Chart the symptoms of hypothermia
Homework: Read Chapter 6 with notes/ quiz on 5 &6 tomorrow

9th Lesson Focus: What are the major events of chapter 4?
1. Discuss quiz
2. Read chapter 5 with a partner
Homework: Finish chapter 5 with notes
2 songs with three sentence explanation each by Friday

Monday
01/10/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are the major parts of chapters 1&2?
What are our vocabulary words?
What strategy can I use to read non-fiction?

1. Non- Fiction article on hypothermia/no summary just notes
2. Work on vocabulary packet
3. Free Read/Finish notes for chapter 2
4. Quiz on 1&2
Homework: Read chapter 3 with notes
Vocabulary packet needs to be done on Wednesday
Vocabulary test on Wednesday

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are the major parts of chapters 3&4?
What strategy can I use to read non-fiction?
What other vocabulary words do I need to know from
TSB?

Updated Grades
5. Free Read/Finish notes for chapter4
6. Non- Fiction article on hypothermia/no summary just notes
7. Work on your own vocabulary packet
8. Quiz on 3&4
Homework: Read chapter 5 with notes


9th Lesson Focus: What are the major events of chapter 4?
1. Finish chapter 4 with notes
2. Quiz on chapter 4
Homework: Finish Chapter 4 Quiz
2 songs with three sentence explanation each by Friday

Wednesday
01/05/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What are effective comprehension skills?
What are our vocabulary words?

Grade Updates
1. Background information about author
2. Vocabulary assignment 1-10
3. Free Read
4. Last 15 minutes of movie
Homework: Finish Vocabulary extra

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are our vocabulary words?
What are the major events of chapter 1?
Grade Updates
1. Free Read
2. Second ten assignment
3. Vocabulary packet
4. Finish chapter 1 with notes
Homework: Chapter 2 with notes
Vocabulary test on Friday

9th Lesson Focus: What is sentence variety?
What were the major events of chapter 3?
1. Sentence Variety
2. Discuss chapter 3
3. Start quiz
Homework: Finish chapter 3 quiz

Tuesday
1/04/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: How can I understand non-fiction?
What are my vocabulary words?
1. Vocabulary
2. Finish “Left for Dead” with summary
Homework: None

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are my vocabulary words?
What are effective listening skills?
1. Finish vocabulary
2. Check the words
3. Vocabulary assignment 1-10
4. Listening on author’s biography
5. Sentence Variety white boards
Homework: Finish Extra Vocabulary assignment
Vocabulary Test on Friday

9th Lesson Focus: What were the major events of chapter 2?
What are the literary elements of chapter 3?
1. Quiz on chapter 2
2. Read chapter 3
3. Start Sentence Variety
Homework: Finish chapter 3 with notes
2 songs by Friday with 3 sentence explanation for each

Monday
01/03/11

1&2 Lesson Focus: What is one way that I can understand non-fiction?
What background information do I need to know before I start the
novel?
1. Free Read
2. Grammar Questions
3. Finish “Left For Dead”
4. Computer lab for the TSB Collage 204A
Homework: None

4&6 Lesson Focus: What are the vocabulary words for the novel?
What background information do I need to know before I start the
novel?
5. Free Read
6. Grammar Questions
7. Vocabulary
8. Library for the TSB Collage
Homework: None

9th Lesson Focus: What happened in the first chapter?
1. Brief review
2. Quiz/check notes
Homework: Chapter 2 with 5-10 notes
Pick two songs by Friday with three sentence explanation