9/27/12

Homework:  Vocabulary test on Monday

1.  Vocabulary Bing Review Game

Open House

Homework: Read Chapter 6 with 10 notes (or note sheet)
                     Finish Vocabulary Packet by Thursday
                     Vocabulary Test on Monday

Portfolios:
1.  weekly grading system
2.  80% content 20% behavior expectations
3.  same day late vs next day late
4.  only accept late work on a weekly basis
5.  students total their own portfolios

9/26/12

Homework: Read chapter 6 with 10 notes (or note sheet)
                     Vocabulary Packet due on Thursday
                     Vocabulary Test on Monday
1.  Portfolio Collection
2.  Discuss quiz 3&4
3.  Play quizlet to review for vocabulary

9/25/12

Homework: Finish Chapter 5 with 10 notes (or note sheet)
                     Study for Vocabulary Test on Friday
                     Vocabulary Packet due Friday
1.  Finish quiz on 3&4/Hand back portfolio
2. Discuss the book
3.  Vocab review

9/24/12

Homework: Finish Vocabulary Packet by Friday
                     Vocabulary Test On Friday
1.  Finish Chapter 4 with 10 notes
2.  Take 3&4 Quiz
3.  Finish Vocabulary Packet

9/21/12

Homework: Have a great weekend!!
1.  Finish double bubble/compare and contrast
2.  Read chapter 4/work on vocabulary packet

9/20/12

Homework: Read chapter 3 with 10 notes (or note sheet)
                   Portfolio 2 collected tomorrow! 


1.  Characterization Bubble Maps
2.  Compare and Contrast double bubble
3.  Quiz on 1&2

9/18 & 9/19

Homework: Read chapter 2 with 10 notes (or note sheet) Quiz on chapters 1&2 on Thursday

1.  Punks vs Jocks Documentary
2. Discussion of stereotypes and their effect on perception
3. Charcater discussion
4. Start homework

9/17/12

Homework: Finish Chapter 1 with 10 notes

1.  Individual/Group Circle maps
2.  Assign Books
3.  Begin Reading

09/14/12

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!

Lesson Focus: How can background knowledge aid in comprehension?

1.  Portfolio 1 collection
2.  Finish background notes

9/13/12

Homework: First portfolio collected tomorrow!! For a list of assignments collected for the week click on the portfolio tab!

Lesson Focus: How does having background knowledge of a novel aid in understanding major themes/events of the novel?

1.  The Outsiders background notes

9/12/11

Homework: Second set of vocabulary words extra assignment
Note*  Word list can be found under The Outsiders tab

Lesson Focus: How can I correctly define a word based on context?

1.  Second ten words
2.  Start homework

9/11/12

Homework: Extra Vocabulary Assignment
Lesson Focus: How can I define a word in context?

1. Finish discussing short story and how it relates to the novel
2. Vocab 1-10
3.  Extra Assignment

9/10/12

Homework: Finish the short story "The Moocher" with plot diagram notes
    *Note* A copy of the short story is available under The Outsiders tab

Lesson Focus: How can I take effective notes?

1.  25 minutes to finish short story and plot diagram
2.  10 minutes to discuss story and the theme

9/07/12

Homework: Have a great weekend! 
Lesson Focus: How can I accurately define a word?
                         What are effective notes?

1.  Short story "The Moocher"

09/04/12-9/06/12 Introductions and Course Overview

Homework: None
Lesson Focus: What are the expectations?
1.  Bubble maps to describe an effective teacher and an effective student
2.  Course Overview