WEEK 1: SEMESTER 2


WEDNESDAY: 

  1. Complete Body Biography on page 4, and acrostic poem on page 5 using info you want the class to know about you.  You will present both on Friday after the syllabus quiz. Body Bio Link

THURSDAY: 
  1. Complete survey: Health Survey Link
  2. Look over syllabus: Class Syllabus Link 
  3. Complete syllabus questions below. 
  4. Complete "I Am" poem. I Am Poem Link
  5. Read HuffPost article and complete a paragraph agreeing or disagreeing with the author. (hint: O.R.E.O=opinion+reasons why+evidence/examples+opinion restated)
    1. There are ____units including Explore, Perspective, ____, ____, and Legacy.
    2. Materials needed for this course are a ___, highlighters (blue, pink, green), a 3 ring binder, ____ , paper and ____ or ____ pen.
    3. Make-up work is given only if ___.  Students have ___ day(s) for each day absent to make up work.
    4. Major assignments turned in late will be penalized ___% per day late (up to __ before receiving a 0%).
    5. No restroom passes during the first and last ___minutes of the class period also know as dead-time.
    6. The grading scale consists of 5 categories of grades including reading, writing, ___, ___, and the EOCT which stands for “End of ___ ___.  The EOCT is worth ___% of your grade.
    7. The parents of a student who has been involved in ___will be notified and the student will receive a grade of 0% for the test or evaluation period, and ___ for conduct on the report card.
    8. The class novel we will read is called A Bronx________
    9. The drama we will focus on in our last unit is _______________.
    10. We may watch movies with a rating of ______ in our class if your parents sign off.
    11. Reading, Writing, and Speaking are the largest categories in your grade book worth__%
    12. Student name, date, and hour should appear in the upper______ corner of all assignments
    13. The class blog is www.___________.com
    14. We meet in the computer lab each ________ of each week.
    15. Spell my full last name: Mr. ______________________

Check out these holiday videos of your teacher and administrators at South Cobb High.

  1. Holiday Vid #1 (admin)
  2. Holiday Vid #2 (Leu Fam)
IMPORTANT DATES
DEC. 7: Body biography and acrostic poem due
DEC. 8: Syllabus signature page due and syllabus quiz
FEB. 29: Deadline for submitting artwork, literature to media                           center for Eagle Anthology Project. 
                EAGLE ANTHOLOGY LINK

AVA WISHES YOU ALL A HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

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Perspective Unit: Nov. 9-13

Unit Focus: Persuasive
Week Focus: Unit Review/Satire

Monday: (LAB DAY)

  1. Complete Unit Test using answer sheet.
  2. Finish your Modest Proposal from our list of Ridiculousness:
  3. Complete a book review for 1984
  4. Notes: Act I vocab for Romeo and Juliet.

TUESDAY:

WEDNESDAY:

THURSDAY:

FRIDAY:
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Nov. 2-6

Unit Focus: Persuasive
Week Focus: Propoganda Techniques

Monday: (LAB DAY)

BEFORE READING: 
1. The concept of memory and existence discussed on pages 203 and 204 provides an interesting claim: Does the past exist if no one remembers it? How can it be proven? (1 paragraphs)

DURING READING: Falling Action Organizer (copy in notes)
2. Choose the top 5 events in Act III and place them on the plot diagram.  Include a description of the event along with the text evidence (Orwell pg#__).

AFTER READING: Newspaper Creator
3. Pick 3 of the 5 events from your plot diagram to add to your newspaper.  Click on the ppt link and choose which newspaper template you like.  Copy it three times so you have 3 slides.  Fillin the 3 slides with the major events of Act 3.  Find pics online to represent each slide.

TUESDAY:
1. Finish newspaper wih Act 3 events 
2. Take notes on 3 types of irony
https://prezi.com/wxp54p0kzvec/the-three-types-of-irony/
3. Explain one irony example in the novel. (Hint: three slogans and four names for the ministry.) make sure to explain what type of irony is being used and how this example is irony. 

WEDNESDAY:
1. Notes: elements of satire
2. Identify techniques of satire in murals/art

THURSDAY:
1. Identify techniques of satire in "A Modest Proposal" for immigration.
2. Notes: How to Write a Satire
3. Brainstorm: One thing you find ridiculous in our society you want to "poke fun of" (satire).

FRIDAY:
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Propaganda Oct. 26-30

Unit Focus: Persuasive
Week Focus: Propoganda Techniques

Monday: (LAB DAY)
After reading chapters 1-4 in Book 2...

QUESTIONS—PART TWO 
1. Character: In what ways are Julia and Winston alike? In what ways are they different?  
2. Theme: Why does the party permit couples to marry but discourage love?  
3. Plot: O’Brien asks Winston and Julia what they are willing to do for the Brotherhood. What 
are they willing to do? (pp. 142-143) What is the one thing they are unwilling to do? What types 
of things does O’Brien tell them they might have to face as members of the Brotherhood? 
4. Irony/Paradox: Julia tells Winston that even though the Party can torture a person and make 
him say anything, they cannot make him believe it. How do you feel about this statement? How 
easy is it to brainwash a person? Do you think governments actually use brainwashing? Discuss. 
(See also the discussion of the term “blackwhite.”) 
5. Plot: Why are the three superpowers always at war according to the Brotherhood’s 
handbook? 
6. Plot, Irony/Paradox: How are Winston and Julia betrayed? 
ACTIVITIES FOR PART TWO 
1. Point of View: Write a diary from Julia’s point of view (or O’Brien’s or Parsons’.) 
2. Write a poem or short story with the same tone as that of 1984. 
3. On page 169, Winston reads from Goldsmith’s book that “The invention of print, however, 
made it easier to manipulate public opinion.” Explore the history of using print to influence 
opinion. Create a timeline outlining the invention of print with a summary.  

TUESDAY:
1.Notes: notes on a dystopian society (vid)
2.Silent Reading: For 15 minutes, read Act 2.
3.Dystopia Assignment: With a partner, you will illustrate the first two acts of a dystopia (exposition, rising action)
I.Act 1/Exposition: What does the setting reveal about the tone?
a)Illustrate and label all of the common characters of a dystopia along with text evidence that supports each type:
-representatives of the powerful (Inner Party)
-representatives of the typical citizen (Proles)
-disfranchised character who wants to escape or change society (Winston/Brotherhood)
b)Draw the setting (pgs. 6-15) and include text evidence describing it.  Include unpleasant symbols to help us connect setting to one found in dystopian society

II.Act 2/Rising Action: How is Winston trying to change Oceania?
a)Illustrate the main setting in this act (Prole District, Forest, Mr. Charrington’s Antique Store/Upstairs room.  Include any symbols, objects, or dreams introduced here.
b)Find text evidence of what Winston does, feels, thinks in his attempt to change Oceania. Include any obstacles along the way
c)Draw any characters that cross Winston’s path that help to achieve or thwart (stop) his revolution.

d)Illustrate the scene where Winston realizes Big Brother is aware of his thought crimes

WEDNESDAY:

  1. Read W.H.O document and answer questions.
  2. Analyze the food pyramids over the years for bias.
  3. Compare the nutrition in the novel 1984 to U.S


THURSDAY:

  1. Notes: Archetypes
  2. Identify examples of archetypes in the novel.  Find a quote for each archetype including page number, identify the type of archetype, and explain how it represents that archetype (There are 6 archetypes we reviewed today).
  3. STUDY FOR QUIZ:
FRIDAY:

  1. QUIZ ON ACT 2, characteristics of a dystopia, and archetypes in 1984
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Propaganda Oct. 19-23

Unit Focus: Persuasive
Week Focus: Propoganda Techniques

Monday: (LAB 711)
1. Read chapters 1-4 in sec. 1 and complete propaganda organizer with examples of physical and psychological control in Novel: 1984

2. Complete 5 discussion questions in journaling section of notebook. 

Tuesday: 
1. Write a diary entry summarizing chapters 1-4 in section 1.  Include the following items:
  -Mrs. Parson visit
  -O'Brien
  -Dream of mom/sis
  -Physical Jerks
  -Job @ Records in Ministry of Truth
  -Captain Ogilvy

2. Define all of the follwing terms from novel in notebook: 
  1. totalitarianism
  2. Hitler
  3. Mussolini
  4. Lenin
  5. Stalin
  6. Trotsky
  7. socialism
  8. communism
  9. telescreen
  10. Two Minutes Hate
  11. Hate Week
  12. Ingsoc
  13. thought crime
  14. thought police
  15. the Party
  16. Inner Party
  17. Outer Party
  18. Proles
  19. the Spies
  20. Junior Anti-sex League
  21. the Brotherhood
  22. Newspeak
  23. Oldspeak
  24. doublethink
  25. groupthink
  26. Memory hole
  27. Floating Fortress
  28. FFCC
  29. unperson
Wednesday: 

  1. Watch movie version of 1984 and complete an editorial explaining the top 4 inventions the author George Orwell predicted in his novel.  Label the editorial: "Top 4 from '84."
Thursday:

Friday: 

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Propoganda Techniques

Unit Focus: Persuasive
Week Focus: Propoganda Techniques

 Monday: 
1. Review group presentation and assign a sheet in packet to each member to complete. 
2. Complete packet and create a 5 slide PPT for your propoganda term (see packet for directions).  Answer the following questions in PPT:

1. What is the dominant propaganda technique?

2. What other techniques are used to further strengthen the message?  What else is used to “push” the message?

3. Who is the target audience?

4. What does the designer of the piece want me to think or believe?

5. How valid/accurate is the message?

6. What questions should I ask myself when evaluating the validity of this message?

7. Is the ad effective?  Why/why not?

Tuesday: 
1. Work on Propaganda Project
2. Introduce novel studies for George Orwell's 1984

 Wednesday: 
1. PSAT Testing
2. Finish Great Debaters
3. Finish up Propaganda Projects

 Thursday: 
1. Read chapter 1 of 1984 George Orwell
2. Present Propaganda Projects

 Friday: Chapter 1 Quiz/Open Mic Friday
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October 5-9

9th Literature/Composition

Unit Focus: Media Bias/Argument/
Week Focus: PSA Project

Monday: 
1.Pop Quiz on SSSLOP. 
2. Finish Presentations on Labor Issue (see last week for details)

Tuesday: 
1. Notes: Persuasive Appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)
2. Analyse info text for appeals

Wednesday:
1. Read President Obama's speech on the Oregon school shooting and identify the persuasive appeals used. 
2. Use the website to defend President Obama's claim or counter it.
Gun Arguments (Pro-gun vs. Anti-gun)

Thursday:
1. Review logical Fallacies (see resources above)
2. Watch Great Debaters and identify persuasive appeals (see K.E.L.P below)
HW: Define Logical Fallacies, and Debate Vocabulary

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September 28-October 2

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Media Bias/Argument/
Week Focus: PSA Project


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September 14-18

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Perspective (Media Bias/Argument)
Week Focus: MLA/Research Paper


MONDAY:
1. Write a thesis sentence that will be the last sentence of first paragraph using H.I.T strategy  
2. Write your rough draft of your research essay using Persuasive Outline.
3. Watch the MLA video in order to setup your essay on word doc before typing your essay.
4. Add info to your PPT

WEDNESDAY: Finish gathering evidence (5 citations from 2+ sources) to insert in body par.1-3.  See: How to Create a Works Cited Page

 THURSDAY: Conclusion paragraph (TLC)/ Works Cited/Peer Review

FRIDAY: Quiz (MLA/Citations/Elements of Essay)

CALENDAR EVENTS
September 15: Intro Par (H.I.T) Due 
September 16: Body Par 1-3 Due
September 17: Conclusion Par. (TLC)
September 18: Final Draft Due (Typed or Handwritten in Black/Blue Ink)
September 28: "Appearance vs. Reality" PPT or Prezi Due for you Labor Issue
 
    MLA Format 
    Sample Body Par. 

    Labor Issues
    Labor Issue Positions
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September 8-11

I'm 9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Fiction/Novel Unit
Week Focus: Unit Review/Test (A Bronx Masquerade)
Syllabus Link
Novel Link (pg. 3-45)

MONDAY: HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!

TUESDAY: 

  1. Novel/Study Guide: Complete the questions that will be on your unit test for the novel.
  2. Labor Day: Complete one paragraph for the number assigned to you in class.  Add facts/evidence by researching the subject at home.
  3. T-Chart:  Complete a t-chart with all of the characters in the novel and 3 facts. See below:
    • A quote that reveals their perspective on life
    • An example of the conflict they struggle with
    • An example of their personality/physical qualities
  4. HW: Interview parents


WEDNESDAY: (Lab)
1. Research Labor Issue
2. Complete 1 assignment from each column 
HW:
3. Finish Unit Review
4. Finish Character T-Chart

THURSDAY: Unit Review

FRIDAY: 
1. Unit Test
2. Open Mic Friday
HW:
3. Continue gathering evidence to support your claim for the labor issue.
4. Begin your rough draft of your research essay using Persuasive Outline.
5. Write a thesis sentence that will be the last sentence of first paragraph using H.I.T strategy
6. Read the union song "Hey, Mr. President, Don't Kill for Me! and compare the attitude the singer has to that of the author of the article "Why the Iran Deal is a Good Option-and a Christian One". Write a one paragraph comparison explaining what both are saying about war?

CALENDAR EVENTS
September 7: Good Hair Essay Due (5 par.) 
September 10: Character T-Chart Due (See Tuesday 9th)
September 11: Vote for 9th Grade Homecoming Court (by noon on Friday) 
September 11: Novel Unit Test (50 questions)




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Aug 31-4

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Fiction/Novel Unit
Week Focus: Pretest/Intro Novel Unit
Syllabus Link
Novel Link (pg. 3-45)

MONDAY: 
1. Gather research about songs that connect with a character(s) in the novel A Bronx Masquerade.  Graffiti Project Link

TUESDAY: Present Graffiti Project

WEDNESDAY: Present Graffiti Project

THURSDAY: Present Graffiti Project/ Watch documentary "Good Hair" and complete a text to self, text to world essay explaining the effects of pursuing "good hair." 
Good Hair Prewriting
FRIDAY: Quiz/Open Mic Friday/Develop 5-paragraph essay.
CALENDAR EVENTS
September 7: Good Hair Essay (5 par.) due
September 10: Novel Unit Test (50 questions)


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August 24-28

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Fiction/Novel Unit
Week Focus: Pretest/Intro Novel Unit
Syllabus Link
Novel Link (pg. 3-45)

MONDAY: 
1. Grade pretest using PRETEST ANSWER KEY
2. Fill out a  Error Sheet for the questions you missed. Make sure to include the skill you missed.
3. Research a poet or musician from the Harlem Renaissance and write a brief biography of at least two paragraphs of significant events in their lives. Include a picture. Copy down the sources you used to gather information.  The biography should answer: who they are, where they were born and spent most of their lives, when they were alive, what work they were famous for, and why they are important to the Harlem Renaissance.
4. Choose a poem from your poet and perform it for the class on Thursday, August 26th. Harlem Renaissance Link
5. Read pgs. 1-33. Prepare for class discussion tomorrow.
    

TUESDAY: Dead Poets Society
 
WEDNESDAY: Dead Poets Society

THURSDAY: Take notes on TPCASTT (Poetry Analysis) and use the strategy to analyze your Harlem Renaissance poem.  Also review the PowerPoint for info on the Graffiti project and "I am"poem you need to complete.

FRIDAY: Quiz/Carpe Diem Poem (Journaling Sec) PPT




CALENDAR EVENTS
August 31: Introduce Graffiti Project/Notebook and Novel Check
September 2-3: Graffiti Project Presentations



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August 17-21

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Fiction/Novel Unit
Week Focus: Pretest/Intro Novel Unit
Syllabus Link
Novel Link (pg. 3-45)

MONDAY: 
1. Finish pretest on page 71. Copy answers on answer sheet provided by teacher. Pretest Link (start on pg 71)

When finished testing...
2. Complete a word map for the word: Harlem Renassiance in vocab sec. 
3. Research The Harlem Renaissaince and complete a 5 slide PowerPoint with 5 W's: Who, what, where, when, why

TUESDAY: Novel Unit (A Bronx Masquerade).

WEDNESDAY: Novel Unit (A Bronx Masquerade). Watch the documentary Capitalism a Love Story and gather information for the journal prompt: What are the negative effects of capitalism on your life?

THURSDAY: Novel Unit (A Bronx Masquerade).  Finish documentary and brainstorm.  
HW: Finish Pretest.  Grade Pretest using PRETEST ANSWER KEY.  Finally, grade test use Error Sheet to

FRIDAY: Chapter Quiz.  Study character notes and definitions for this week (capitalism, free enterprise, masquerade, etc)
CALENDAR EVENTS
August 18: novel check (HW grade)
August 21: chapter quiz 
August 24: Graded Pretest collected on Monday 24th.  PRETEST ANSWER KEY

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August 10-14

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Fiction/Novel Unit
Week Focus: Pretest/Intro Novel Unit
Syllabus Link

MONDAY: Take pretest on page 71. Copy answers on answer sheet provided by teacher. Pretest Link (start on pg 71)

TUESDAY: Finish reading "The Necklace" and complete the discussion questions (1-9).
HW: Complete a one page alternate ending to the short story "The Necklace" due Wednesday 12th.

WEDNESDAY: Novel Unit (A Bronx Masquerade). Novel Link (pg. 3-45)

THURSDAY: Novel Unit (A Bronx Masquerade)

FRIDAY: Chapter Quiz
CALENDAR EVENTS
August 5: Body Bio Presentation
August 7: Signed Syllabus (2 sheets)
August 10: Meet in Lab 712 in FTA
August 10: Purchase of Novel due

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AUGUST 3-7 FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Fiction/Novel Unit
Week Focus: Course Overview/Getting to Know You
Syllabus Link

MONDAY: Complete Body Biography (Getting to Know You)

TUESDAY: Complete an Original Text for the Body Bio by using www.onthisday.com to choose one event that occurred in the past on your birth day and summarize it and how it is significant to who you are or that time period.  PPT

WEDNESDAY: Presentation Day 1

THURSDAY: Setup Notebook Table of Content Page.

 FRIDAY: Finish "The Lottery" (2nd block) or The Necklace (3rd block) and write a paragraph explaining how the story's theme fits Appearance vs. Reality.  Provide evidence from the text (quotes, examples) explaining what the perception of the lottery and townspeople was before the event and what reality is revealed at the end?

CALENDAR EVENTS
August 5: Body Bio Presentation
August 7: Signed Syllabus (2 sheets)
August 10: Meet in Lab 712 in FTA
August 10: Purchase of Novel due

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May 18-21 LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Drama in Romeo and Juliet & The Odyssey
Week Focus: Final Exams
COURSE EXTENSION FORMS


MONDAY: Constructed Response (10pts of Final Exam). VOTE FOR CLASS SUPERLATIVES

TUESDAY: Class Superlative/End of Year Party!!! 

WEDNESDAY: Final Exams (Block 3/4)

THURSDAY: Final Exams (Block 1/2)

 FRIDAY: "SCHOOOOOOOLLLS OUT FOR SUUUUUUMMMMMMERRR!!!
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 4-5: Social Media Project Due
May 6-8: Social Media Presentations in class
May 11-15: Odyssey
May 15: Last Day for Makeup Work Grades
May 18: Odyssey Viewing Guide Due
May 18: Final Exam Constructed Response (Romeo and Juliet/ Odessey)
May 20th-21th: Final Exams
May 20-21: Early Release (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)

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May 11-15

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Drama in Romeo and Juliet
Week Focus: The Odyssey (Hero's Quest)
Links: Odyssey Movie, Odyssey Study Guide_Final Exam, Romeo & Juliet Study Guide_Final Exam


MONDAY: Lab Day

TUESDAY: Finish watching The Odyssey and complete viewing guide due Wed. 13. 

WEDNESDAY: Miniproject on hero's quest.  Choose a graphic organizer to capture 9-11 elements of a hero's quest using Odysseus in the Odyssey.

THURSDAY: Complete study guide for Romeo and Juliet and Odyssey.

FRIDAY: Final exam constructed response (5 paragraph essay worth 10 pts on final)
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 4-5: Social Media Project Due
May 6-8: Social Media Presentations in class
May 11-15: Odyssey
May 15: Last Day for Makeup Work Grades
May 13: Odyssey Viewing Guide Due
May 15: Final Exam Constructed Response (Romeo and Juliet/ Odessey)
May 20th-21th
May 20-21: Early Release (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)

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May 4-8

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Drama in Romeo and Juliet
Week Focus: Social Media Project
Social Media Project Resources
Act 1-5 Questions
R+J Text

MONDAY: Lab Day

TUESDAY: Lab Day

WEDNESDAY: Presentation Day 1

THURSDAY: Presentations Day 2

 FRIDAY: Begin The Odyssey.  Complete viewing guide by Thursday 14th. Odyssey Viewing Guide Questions
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 4-5: Social Media Project Due
May 6-8: Social Media Presentations in class
May 11-15: Odyssey
May 11: Last Day for Makeup Work Grades
May 14: Odyssey Viewing Guide Due
May 15: Final Exam (Romeo and Juliet/ Odessey)
May 20-21: Early Release (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)

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