MONDAY
- Read pages 60-70
- Complete Character Map (Stop at Judianne)
- Double-Entry Journals
TUESDAY
- Read pages 70-80
- Complete Character Map (Stop at Tanisha)
- Double-Entry Journals
- Character Map: Complete for assigned character. Due Thursday 31st. Prepare to present to class.
HW DUE 8/31: Character Map, Vocab List, Read pgs. 70-80.
WEDNESDAY
- ***HALF DAY****
THURSDAY
- Finish TPCAST for assigned character's poem
- Open Mic Friday: Write a poem inspired by the events taking place in Houston. Read the article and create one of the following types of poem to express the feelings around the topic.
HW DUE 9/1: Test on pages 50-90 and vocab list, Open Mic Poem on Houston for extra credit on test (5 pts). If you want to use your notes you need to have your character chart, and TPCAST fully complete.
MONDAY
- Read both articles about eclipses:Article Link #1, LINK #2
- Writing Prompt: In both articles, it mentions that "there is a long history of people believing eclipses are omens that bad things will follow." Write a short story in the point of view of a South Cobb High School student who is describing what they see before, during, and or after the eclipse. Be detailed and use imagery and suspense to build interest.
- Eclipse Video: Watch video on eclipse myths to help you with the creative writing.
HW DUE 8/22: Stamp of Honor
TUESDAY
- Read pgs. 10-23 and complete double entry journals for Wes, Tyrone, and Chankara.
- Presentations: Stamp of Honor
HW DUE 8/23: Read pgs. 12-40 stopping at Gloria (pg 11 for online book) and complete 5 double entries (1 per new character)
WEDNESDAY
- Read pgs. 40-50 and complete double entry journals for Gloria-Janelle.
- Complete Character Chart (1-10)
HW DUE 8/25:Character Chart (1-10) and Double Entry Journal for 1st 10 characters.
THURSDAY
- Mini-lesson: TPCAST (poetry strategy)
- Apply TPCAST to the poem Harlem
- Poetry: Use Devon's Poem to write your first poem for Open Mic Fridays. Replace underlined words with your info.
HW DUE 8/25: Open Mic poem inspired by Devon's poem on page 32. Character Chart (1-10) and Double Entry Journal for 1st 10 characters.
FRIDAY
- Novel Quiz #1 (pgs. 1-50).
- Open Mic Friday
- Watch No More Heroes spoken word and add features of the poem to tool box you could borrow when writing next weeks open mic poem.
- Present 1st Open Mic poem inspired by Devon's poem on page 32 for extra credit (5 pts on Novel Quiz)
HW DUE 8/28: Notebook Check #3 (see top of page), Read pages 50-70 and add 5 double-entry journals (15 total) for new characters.
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Notebook Check #1,Bronx Masquerade Novel (1-80)
MONDAY
- Rubric: Review rubric for 2-minute skit.
- Groups: Pitch your idea for an alternate ending (The Necklace) to group and choose one to develop into a 2 minute script.
- Writer's Workshop: Identify the elements of a script (see: Script handout) and complete final draft of script.
HW DUE 8/15: Final Version of Script Due, Presentations on 8/15
TUESDAY
- Presentations: Alternate Ending for Necklace
- 2-Point Writing: Develop a RACER paragraph explaining which ending you enjoyed most. Provide evidence of the theme and examples from skit to support answer.
HW DUE 8/16: 2-point writing
WEDNESDAY
- Notes: Novel Unit/Harlem Renaissance
- Research: An important figure in the Harlem Renaissance and complete a Stamp of Honor w/ biographical information.
HW DUE 8/17: Research one figure from Harlem Renaissance to focus research needed to complete Stamp of Honor (final version)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Notebook Check #1
MONDAY-TUESDAY
- Take Mock EOC
- Complete Test Analysis Organizer
HW DUE 8/10: Complete test analysis organizer for the questions you missed on Mock EOC. Due WEDNESDAY 8TH.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
- Notes: Characterization (aka: S.T.E.A.L)
- Read The Necklace
- Annotate text wherever you find indirect characterization (STEAL) and what it reveals about character's personality.
- Complete Necklace Discussion Questions (1-20) and vocab list #1
HW DUE 8/11: Alternate Ending Idea (prepare to share Fri), Discussion Questions (1-20), Annotated text (Necklace), Study for Characterization/Necklace Quiz on Friday 11th
FRIDAY
- Necklace Quiz
- Alternate Ending Project
- Pitch ideas for new ending to Necklace
- Write 2-minute script for alternate ending skit.
HW Due 8/14: Alternate Ending Presentations on Monday 14th.
RESOURCES:
Syllabus, Notebook Check #1
MONDAY:
- Body Biography: Students completed an activity on symbolism as an ice breaker activity.
- Interview: Students interviewed one student about their body bio in order to present their findings to class on Tues.
HW: NONE
TUESDAY:
- Presentations: Students presented their interviewees body bio to the class to better get to know each student in the class.
HW: NONE
WEDNESDAY:
- Syllabus Review: Students highlighted information that will appear on syllabus quiz on Thursday.
- Socratic Seminar: Students watched Nate Parker's Who am I spoken word and jotted down one line that stood out and a question they would use to lead a conversation on the subject, and poet.
- Personal I am Poem: Students completed an I Am poem using a template to reveal more of their motivations and help the class get to know one another more.
HW: SIGNED SYLLABUS (due Mon) AND STUDY FOR SYLLABUS QUIZ TOMORROW!!!
THURSDAY:
- Syllabus Quiz: 8-10 questions covering the syllabus review from Wednesday.
- Unpacking Unit 1: Students used a graphic organizer to chart the verbs and nouns in the standards for Unit 1.
HW: NONE
FRIDAY:
- Pre-test: Students will be taking their writing diagnostic to gauge their writing skills before unit 1.
HW: SIGNED SYLLABUS, 2 PARAGRAPHS, & NOTEBOOK CHECK (DUE: 8/7)
