April 27-May 1

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Drama in Romeo and Juliet
Week Focus: Social Media Project
Social Media Project Resources


MONDAY: EOC TESTING SESSION 1

TUESDAY: EOC TESTING SESSION 2

WEDNESDAY: EOC TESTING SESSION 3

THURSDAY
  1. Finish reading Act 2. R+J Text
  2. Complete a tabloid for any scene using the text features we took notes on in class. Tabloid Example
  3. HW: Act 1, 2 questions completed by Friday. Act 1-5 Questions
FRIDAY:
  1. Read Act 3 and complete discussion questions for homework.  
  2. Choose a group to complete a skit from any act or scene in the play.
  3. Work on Social Media Project
CALENDAR EVENTS

April 27-29: End of Course Testing in FTA Lab
May 1: Grease Musical ($5 in advance)
May 1: Deadline for KidTalk Video Competition 
May 4: Social Media Project Due
May5-7: Social Media Presentations in class
May 8: Final Exam (Romeo and Juliet)
May 11-15: Odyssey
May 15: Last Day for Makeup Work Grades
May 20-21: Early Release (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)


April 20-24

9th Literature/CompositionUnit Focus: Perspective (Persuasive Techniques/Appeals)
Week Focus: End of Course (EOC) Review
EOC Study Guide Link (start on pg 18)

MONDAY: Survey Link
  1. Finish Mock EOC Test
  2. Copy or Save Error Analysis Organizer. Error Analysis Organizer
  3. Grade your Mock EOC Test. Answer Key
  4. BCR: Complete a paragraph explaining your strengths and weaknesses on the mock EOC.
  5. HW: Read the prologue to "Romeo and Juliet." Prologue to Romeo and Juliet.
  6. Paraphrase the prologue in your own words replacing the following words:\
    • grudge
    • mutiny
    • civil blood
    • loins
    • foes
    • star-cross'd 
    • piteous
    • strife
    • nought
    • toil
    • mend
TUESDAY: Watch Romeo and Juliet
WEDNESDAY: Finish Romeo and Juliet

THURSDAY
  1. Write a love letter to Juliet from Romeo or vice versa using 5 examples of Old English (Thy, Thee, Beloved, Foresworn, etc).
  2. Complete a paragraph explaining what caused Romeo and Juliet's downfall (tragic flaw or family fued). Writing Directions Link
  3. Read Act 1 and complete discussion questions (1-17). Act 1 Questions
  4. Review social media project for Romeo and JulietSocial Media Project Link Link #2
FRIDAY:

  1. Finish reading Act 1. R+J Text
  2. Read Act 2, and complete discussion questions
  3. Review for EOC/Milestone (4/27-4/29) using www.jeopardylabs.com 


EVENTS/INFO:
4/27-4/29: End of Course Exams for 9th Literature.  MEET IN FTA LAB MON. 27 & TUES. 28!!!
5/11: Social Media Project Due
5/11-15: Social Media Presentations