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

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)

May 11-15

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Elements of Drama in Romeo and Juliet
Week Focus: The Odyssey (Hero's Quest)
LinksOdyssey MovieOdyssey Study Guide_Final ExamRomeo & 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)

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)

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


April 13-17

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

MONDAY:
  1. Explain 2-4 major debates in the movie The Great Debaters. Provide evidence and support of what you found effective and ineffective within each debate and any styles or appeals used. 
  2. Pick 2-3 debates to complete a summary on from the website below: Debate Link
TUESDAY:

  1. Analyze the "Pyramid of Capitalist System" and identify the groups represented and what the author reveals of this economic system. Pyramid of Capitalist System Link
  2. Listen to audio of General Butlers "War is a Racket" and complete a t-chart with the main idea of his essays, and the evidence used to support his claim that the military is a rigged game for profit, Audio Link (YouTube)      Text Link ("War is a Racket")
  3. HW: Turn the T-Chart into a paragraph to answer the question, "Why war?"
WEDNESDAY:

  1. Watch "Dirty Wars" and complete the BCR: What is the appearance vs reality of war?  Due Friday for a grade.  Needs to be 7 or more sentence with at least 3 examples of evidence from the documentary.

THURSDAY:

  1. Group the EOC vocabulary into 3 columns: "I know, I think I know, and I have no clue." EOC Vocab (Prezi)
  2. Choose 3 words from the "I think I know, and I have no clue" and complete Freyer Models on the poster paper in class.
  3. HW: Bring a #2 pencil for tomorrow's mock EOC.

FRIDAY:

  1. Take practice/mock EOC Test (80 questions)


Events
April 3: International Festival
April 17: Mock EOC (pushed back 3 days)
April 20: Debate Team Visit (1st/4th block only)
May 5-7: EOC Testing (THIS ONE IS THE REAL DEAL!)


March 23-27

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Perspective (Persuasive Techniques/Appeals)
Week Focus: Presentations

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday: Finish persuasive presentations.  Rehearse: Each member must be able to explain how their print ad and 30-sec commercial use 2 or more persuasive techniques and provide support for their answer. Complete survey: http://www.cobbk12.org/survey

Tuesday: Presentation Day 1

Wednesday: Presentation Day 2.  Watch "Beyond Vietnam" and pull evidence of pathos, logos, and ethos MLK used to oppose the controversial Vietnam War.  Write one paragraph explaining which reason (pathos, logos, ethos) was most effective in detesting the war.  Tie that in with current events today with Iran.

Thursday: Elements of Debate (A.R.E). Watch "Great Debaters."

Friday: Finish watching "Great Debaters."  Research facts and stats on the following topics for next weeks debate: Topics for Debate

CALENDAR EVENTS:
Prom 2015 Pics:





March 16-20

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Perspective (Persuasive Techniques/Appeals)
MLA Format Link


Monday:
1. Create a slogan for product using "34 Ways to Write a Slogan"
2. Complete an online/paper poster for your product using one of the poster maker links:
3. Complete a rough draft for your commercial using the Story Board as a guide to your 30-second commercial.
4. Finalize your commercial using one of the following links:

Tuesday: Introduced the elements of satire.

Wednesday: Analyze artwork that uses elements of satire to critique society and human vice (use organizer in PPT link).  Analyze student satire for elements and produce own satirical letter about a societal issue you want to ridicule. See class PPT

Thursday: Quiz tomorrow on the following elements of satire: incongruity, reversal, parody, humor, irony (situational, dramatic, verbal), exaggeration, understatement, fake enthusiasm.

Friday: Mr. Pearson Lesson

Important Information/Dates:
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March 9-13

9th Literature/Composition
Unit Focus: Perspective (Persuasive Techniques/Appeals)
MLA Format Link


Monday:
1. Take notes on persuasive appeals.  Jot down the examples in your notes sections.
2. Read the article about girl football players.
3. Complete the appeals organizer.
4. Finish typing up essay and email me at: Edom.Leuleseged@cobbk12.org

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

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March 2-6

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Character Study "A Bronx Masquerade"
Writing Topic: How is Prior in Divergent similar to any of the characters in A Bronx Masquerade?
MLA Format Link

Monday: Students completed TAPP and gathered information from "Divergent" to complete a brainstorm.  Students also answered discussion questions about movie.
Class Agenda Link

Tuesday: Students answered the discussion questions and finished drafting their 3 body paragraphs.
Class Agenda Link

Wednesday: Students took notes on introductory and conclusion paragraphs and applied the formula on their own comparison essay.
Class Agenda Link

Thursday: Complete a conclusion paragraph using the TLC method (see Wednesday agenda).  Take notes on MLA.  Type up essay.  Study for unit test tomorrow for A Bronx Masquerade using Unit Test Review

Friday: Unit Test. Finish Presentations.

Feb. 23-27

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Novel Study "A Bronx Masquerade"

Monday:
1.) Read Sheila Gamberoni on page 133 in the hardback of novel (novel link).  Answer the following discussion questions:
a.) What was Sheila doing at the beginning of the scene that Wes caught her doing?  What does this reveal about her?
b.) What advice does Wes give Sheila? Provide the quote.
c.) What could the title: "Private Puzzle" be referencing in the poem?
d.) Describe the tone of her poem?  Provide words she uses as evidence.
e.) How is a puzzle a metaphor in this poem?  What is the puzzle like in her life?
f.) What does Sheila state as a "moment [where] the puzzle is done?"

2. Read the article "Skin Bleaching" (article link) and answer the following questions
a.) Where the events of this article take place?
b.) What percentage of women bleach their skin in this region of the world?  What does that say about their self image?
c.) What are some of the health effects of using these creams?

3.) Write one paragraph answering the following writing topic:  How is the bleaching of skin done by these models similar to Sheila's issue in the novel?  Provide evidence from the novel and the article in answering this question.

HW TONIGHT: Read Janelle's part and prepare for a class discussion/questions on Tuesday 24th.

Feb. 18-20

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Novel Study "A Bronx Masquerade"

Monday: Snow Day

Tuesday: Snow Day

Wednesday: Read "News at Five" in the novel and complete poem analysis.  Take notes on the 5 types of media bias and complete a poem about media bias after watching the news tonight.  Choose a point of view, policy. group that is rarely presented in an accurate and unbiased way in the media (teens, minorities, immigrants, religion, etc).  Write a poem titled "News at Five" to criticize the media's attempt at bias.  Class Agenda (PPT)

Thursday:  Student presented their 4 slide PowerPoint on examples of "Appearance vs. Reality" in the US.  The subjects could be companies, entertainers or musicians, industries, etc.
HW Tonight: Study the vocabulary from Wednesday's notes for the quiz tomorrow, and have a poem to present for Open Mic Fridays. Class Agenda PPT

Friday: Quiz on vocabulary, Open Mic, and Appearance Vs. Reality presentations (day 2).

Feb. 9-13

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Novel Study "A Bronx Masquerade"

Monday: Research examples of the fictional theme "appearance vs. reality" on the internet.  Read the directions on how to complete the mini project below. Media Project Link (PPT)


Tuesday: Read Langston Hughes "Let America Be America Again" and complete TPCASTT.  Rewrite one of his "I am..." stanzas to include the struggling groups of people in America today.  Daily Agenda Link (PPT)
Let America Be America Again Link

Wednesday: Read Amy in "Bronx Masquerade" and complete 1-7 discussion questions.  Take notes on complex characters and writing an Ode.  Daily Agenda Link (PPT)

Thurday: Finish your Media Project Link (PPT).  Complete an Ode like the one Amy wrote in the novel by selecting an object in nature (ex: rock ) to compare yourself to.  See notes on Ode
One day at Far Rockaway
  is all it took.
One look at rocks
in water decided me:
I want to be stone.
I want to be marble.
Dressed up limestone
never looked so good.
Let me be granite
and I promise
I’ll show you
how to take a shellacking.
Yes, I’ll risk sunburn.
Just let me be rock
wedged into the earth
or sea tidal waves
crashing over me
while I remain intact—
no split at the core,
more buffed than bruised.
Forget the pillar of salt.
I’ll look back
at the count of three
and you can turn me into stone.
Go on. I’m half rock already.

Feb. 3-7

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Novel Study "A Bronx Masquerade"


MondayLink to "A Bronx Masquerade"

1. Complete discussion questions in notebook section:
a.) what conflict does Jenelle suffer   from?  Is it an internal or external conflict? Explain.
b.) What classmate does Jenelle long to be with?  According to Jenelle what are her chances of getting the attention of the student?
c.) Find a "where the author uses direct characterization to reveal the physical personality traits of Jenelle.
d.) Explain how the theme of appearance versus reality applies to Jenelle in the story.
e.) What has happened in Leslie's life that is the reason for her moving in with her grandmother?
f.) Who does Leslie befriend and what common ground helps them pursue a friendship?
g.) In line 5 of Leslie's poem "Common Groun," she states "We both take a leap into the unknown..."  What is she referring to as the unknown?
h.) Who is the second character in Leslie's poem Common Ground?"

2. Read Lelie's poem "Common Ground" and complete TPCASTT in your notes section.

3. Read about Judianne Alexander and prepare for a discussion in class on Tuesday.

4. Type up your "Bronx Masquerade" poem using Word.  Give it a title and attach clip art or a google pic that symbolizes the subject or tone of your poem.  Save poem to your lunch number.

January 26-30

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Novel Study "A Bronx Masquerade"

Class PowerPoints

MondayFinish presentations and begin A Bronx Masquerade.

2. Copy the organizer in your notes section and complete it for the two characters 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lf0wpr9g9vftc2d/Character%20Prediction%20Bronx%20Masquerade.pdf?dl=0

3. BCR: Compare and contrast the differences between Wesley and Tyrone.  Be specific.  Use evidence from the novel with quotes. 

Tuesday: Read about Chankara and Raul and update the organizer.  

Wednesday: Be experts on Diondra and Devon.  Complete the character map and update the organizer.

Thursday: Be experts on Lupe and Gloria in the novel and complete the discussion questions 1-11.  Add the two characters to the organizer. Create your own Masquerade Poem.  See student sample
HW: Study for quiz (Wesley-Gloria)

Friday: Quiz on A Bronx Masquerade (Wesley-Gloria)

January 20-23

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: "Appearances vs. Reality" in history.

MONDAY: MLK DAY NO SCHOOL


TUESDAY: Watch "Selma" and gather evidence to complete in your brainstorm.  Writing Topic: What were some of the effects of institutional racism on the citizens of Selma and how was the appearance of freedom evident?

WEDNESDAY: Finish "Selma" and work on completing your rough draft.  HW: 3 body paragraphs on Selma.

THURSDAY: Add dialogue to your "Necklace" sequel.  More links for formatting the paragraphs and punctuating your dialogue: Right and Wrong Way to Add DialogueMore tips on adding dialogue
Example:
“What do you mean, ‘He fell through the hole’. What hole?”

“You know dear, the one left by that beanstalk.”

“Is he hurt? Where is he?”

“He’s fine dear. Playing in the water with some new friends. You’ve got to stop fussing over him like you do.”

“You stupid man! Have you any idea what damage he could do down there? Then there’s the authorities. Look at the trouble you got into last time.”

“But that wasn’t my fault. That song was a joke. I wasn’t really going to grind anybody’s bones for bread. I wouldn’t do that.”

“I know that, you big lump, but it still took a lot of explaining to them inspectors from the Giants, Trolls and Goblins Commission. What are they going to say when they hear you’ve let your son loose on a load of humans? Get him back up immediately. Tea’s in ten minutes.”


FRIDAY: Quiz POSTPONED DUE TO PRESENTATIONS OF STORIES.  Quiz will resume next Friday on the stages of the writing process before drafting.  Review here: TAPP, elements of a brainstorm.  
HW: Notebook Check.  Have the novel: A Bronx Masquerade, and a copy of your Necklace story in your "Final Draft" section of notebook,

January 12-16

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Week 2 (Test Review/"The Necklace")

MONDAYFinish Test


TUESDAY: Grade Pretest using answer key (1-90) and complete test analysis organizer.

WEDNESDAY: Setup Table of Content for class notebook.  Read "The Necklace" and complete discussion questions.  

THURSDAY: Finish reading "The Necklace" and review for the quiz.  See class PowerPoint

FRIDAY: Quiz: The Necklace. Review "How not to write a screenplay".  Complete a rough draft of your project using the PPT questions and screenplay template.

Project: Choose one of the following activities to complete.
a. Write a sequel to “The Necklace”.  Tell how Madame Loisel reacts to the discovery that the necklace is paste. How does this discovery affect the lives of Madame Loisel and her husband.

b. In groups of three, create a pantomime that tells the entire story of “The Necklace” in no more than three minutes.  Remember that pantomimes use only actions and gestures, no words.  Rehearse your pantomime and then perform it for the class.

c. Create a skit or play of the new ending within groups of no more than three people.  Be sure to write a script for the skit first and assign each person a role to act out as a character from the story.




September 6-9

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Week 1 (Getting to Know You)

MONDAY: NO SCHOOL. TEACHER WORK DAY


TUESDAY: Students played the name game to help them memorize every students name.

WEDNESDAY: Read syllabus and get signed.

THURSDAY: Complete the Body Bio and write a paragraph that explains the symbols you used to represent you.

FRIDAY: Complete the pretest to gather student data for the course.

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly Focus: Romeo and Juliet (Dramas)

12/8/-12/12

MONDAY: After selecting roles in class, read Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet.  Choose 5 literary terms and complete a Frayer Model for each.  Look for the examples in the play.  Cite the act, and scene you found the literary example.  Complete a love letter using examples of Old English found in the play.

TUESDAY: Read Act 2 and complete questions

WEDNESDAY: Read Act 3 and complete questions

THURSDAY: Read Act 4 and complete questions

FRIDAY: Read Act 5/ Work on Romeo and Juliet Social Media Project.  Look at the student examples for ideas on how to create a profile for one of the "star-crossed" lovers.  PROJECT DUE MONDAY 15TH!

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12/15-12/19

MONDAY: Finish constructing project (Due Date Extention: 12/16).  Complete final exam study guide.

TUESDAYFinish constructing project (Due Date Extention: 12/16).  Complete final exam study guide.  Watch Odyssey and complete discussion questions

WEDNESDAY: Review Study Guide.  Play Jeopardy (literary terms in Romeo and Juliet).

THURSDAY: FINAL EXAMS FOR BLOCKS 1 AND 2

FRIDAY: FINAL EXAMS FOR BLOCKS 3 AND 4
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10th World Literature
Weekly Focus: Hero's Quest (mythology)

MONDAY: Last day for mythology presentations

TUESDAY: Watch the Odyssey and answer 1-26

WEDNESDAY: Study mythology stories presented in class for final exam on Friday.

  • Iliad
  • Oedipus Rex
  • Tragedy of Romstal
  • Sinbad
  • Aeneid
  • Epic of Gilgamesh


THURSDAY: Final Exams (Blocks 1-2)

FRIDAY: Final Exams (Blocks 3-4)



















December 1-5

9th Literature/Composition
Weekly FocusEOC Test Prep

MONDAY
  1. Take notes on citing textual evidence and complete the paragraph on pg 6 for the question below.
    • QUESTION: How does the author try to help the readers understand "tensile strength"? Answer the question using the steps of citing textual evidence.
     2.  Finish the "EOC Practice" on usatestprep.com before Tuesday December 2nd if you didn't over           the break.This will be a zero tomorrow if you have not completed it.   

TUESDAY: Test Day 1 (reading/constructive response).

WEDNESDAY: Test Day 2 (grammar/research process/editing/constructive response).

THURSDAY: Test Day 3 (extended response).

FRIDAY: Finish watching Romeo and Juliet and introduce. Define/Study literary terms for Final Exam.
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10th World Literature
Weekly Focus: A Hero's Journey/Mythology Project

MONDAY
  1. Record your presentation day and time.
  2. Finish your lesson plan for project.
  3. Type/Print your research paper (see page 3 of word doc).
  4. Gather any final resources or activities you will need for your 45 min lesson.
  5. Rehearse with your partner(s).
TUESDAY: Lesson Plan Presentations

WEDNESDAY: Lesson Plan Presentations

THURSDAY: Lesson Plan Presentations

FRIDAY: Lesson Plan Presentations