RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio,Bronx Masquerade Review, Bronx Masquerade Figurative Language Review TPCASTT Unit 1 Vocab Lists Poetry Types Tone List
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MONDAY-TUESDAY (Lab Days)
1. W-up: Revise narration using dialogue for Shemeka on Monday and Sam and Billy on Tuesday.
2. Review Unit Project Rubric
3. Prewrite: Complete plot organizer before beginning to draft your story.
4. Draft: In your rough draft section write in pencil your rough draft. MAKE SURE TO DOUBLE SPACE (write a line/skip a line)
5. Exchange email address with your peer-editor (partner).
TODAY'S LINKS:
-Project Rubric
-Engaging Leads to Start Story
-Last Years Stories
-Dialogue Examples in Bronx Masquerade
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Revise paragraph using dialogue
2. Notes: Imagery (5 senses).
3. Analyze passage for imagery before adding 3 adjectives, conjunctions, or simile's into you rough draft for your new character submission
HW: Rough draft due Thurs.
THURSDAY
1. W-up: Revise paragraph using dialogue
2. Pre-write HW Check (3 pts). Checking for plot organizer, your STEAL paragraph explaining your new character idea, and your rough draft for your story.
3. Drafting: Write poem for project that reveals the character's central conflict, dreams/passions, or important thoughts.
HW: Study for Unit Test by reviewing all the highlighted links here. Vocab Lists 1-5, character logs for all 17 characters/poems, notes on TPCAST, figurative language and characterization (STEAL strategy), and rules for punctuating dialogue (practice #1, practice #2).
FRIDAY
1. Pre-writing HW Check for New Character (story, poem, reflection all due)
2. Unit Test 1
3. Open Mic: Share poems submitted for New Character Project
HW: Revise rough draft including 1-2 page story with narration and dialogue, as well as poem and Tyrone's reflection. ALL are DUE MONDAY 17th!. Look at Poetry Types to help you with choosing a poem structure.
WEEK 6: Novel Unit
RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio,Bronx Masquerade Review, Bronx Masquerade Figurative Language Review TPCASTT VOCAB #4 Poetry Types
MONDAY
NO SCHOOL!!!
TUESDAY
1. Double-entry journal (Sterling-Steve)
2. Review pgs. 80-120 and update logs (vocab/character). Due at end of class. Use review resources above to study for tomorrow's quiz.
HW: Writing Prompt: In Mr. Ward's class, are a variety of students and personalities. Imagine a new character to add to Nikki Grimes' novel Bronx Masquerade. What is his/her name. What are they passionate about? Describe what makes this character different than the rest and why he/she would make for a good new character. Include what this character may be hiding or struggling with in your answer.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. W-up: Revise dialogue for punctuation errors.
2. Novel Quiz #3
3. Conferences: Share new character idea with class and take notes on suggestions.
4. Writer's Workshop: Writing dialogue exercise
HW: Read pgs 120-167 and add to character logs.
FRIDAY
1. Read pgs. 120-167 (Raynard-Porscha) and complete logs.
2. Visit website on Poetry Types. and choose one poem structure you will use to write your New Character poem. If you are writing a song then begin drafting it.
3. Complete a TPCAST for your poem. Due on Monday. Tell me your poems Title, Paraphrase in a sentence what it will be about, list the Connotation/Fig Language you will use, the Attutude of poem, if there are any Shifts and the Theme/Moral of poem, or song.
HW: Read pgs 120-167 and add to character and vocab logs. TPCAST for New Character Project due on poem you are submitting with story.
MONDAY
NO SCHOOL!!!
TUESDAY
1. Double-entry journal (Sterling-Steve)
2. Review pgs. 80-120 and update logs (vocab/character). Due at end of class. Use review resources above to study for tomorrow's quiz.
HW: Writing Prompt: In Mr. Ward's class, are a variety of students and personalities. Imagine a new character to add to Nikki Grimes' novel Bronx Masquerade. What is his/her name. What are they passionate about? Describe what makes this character different than the rest and why he/she would make for a good new character. Include what this character may be hiding or struggling with in your answer.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. W-up: Revise dialogue for punctuation errors.
2. Novel Quiz #3
3. Conferences: Share new character idea with class and take notes on suggestions.
4. Writer's Workshop: Writing dialogue exercise
HW: Read pgs 120-167 and add to character logs.
FRIDAY
1. Read pgs. 120-167 (Raynard-Porscha) and complete logs.
2. Visit website on Poetry Types. and choose one poem structure you will use to write your New Character poem. If you are writing a song then begin drafting it.
3. Complete a TPCAST for your poem. Due on Monday. Tell me your poems Title, Paraphrase in a sentence what it will be about, list the Connotation/Fig Language you will use, the Attutude of poem, if there are any Shifts and the Theme/Moral of poem, or song.
HW: Read pgs 120-167 and add to character and vocab logs. TPCAST for New Character Project due on poem you are submitting with story.
WEEK 5: Novel Unit
RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio, Online Novel, TPCASTT VOCAB #4
MONDAY
1. Complete a double-entry journal for any new character on pgs 80-130. Place t-chart with quote and your analysis in warmup section.
2. Read pgs. 80-120. Update character log for characters after Tanisha Scott
3. Click on new vocab list here >>>VOCAB #4 <<< and complete on separate sheet of paper
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.
TUESDAY
1. Watch movie and analyze the similarities between novel and movie The Freedom Writers in the form of a paragraph with text evidence.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.
WEDNESDAY
1. Half Day Schedule: Finish movie and score writing.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.
THURSDAY
1. Practice punctuating dialogue (1-3)
2. Read Sterling's chapter in novel and update logs.
3. Read poem America Screaming and Imagine and use TPCASTT to analyze poetry for better understanding.
4. Write 2nd Open Mic poem using Imagine poem as inspiration to think about something in your life you hope for and imagine getting better.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), Vocab List #4, and Open Mic Poem labeled "Imagine"
FRIDAY
1. Practice punctuating dialogue (3-6)
2. Read Diondra's section and poem "Deep-Dive" in novel and update logs.
3. Present "Imagine poem for Open Mic Friday
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), Vocab List #4, Study for Bronx Quiz #3 on Tuesday 4th.
MONDAY
1. Complete a double-entry journal for any new character on pgs 80-130. Place t-chart with quote and your analysis in warmup section.
2. Read pgs. 80-120. Update character log for characters after Tanisha Scott
3. Click on new vocab list here >>>VOCAB #4 <<< and complete on separate sheet of paper
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.
TUESDAY
1. Watch movie and analyze the similarities between novel and movie The Freedom Writers in the form of a paragraph with text evidence.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.
WEDNESDAY
1. Half Day Schedule: Finish movie and score writing.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), and Vocab List #4.
THURSDAY
1. Practice punctuating dialogue (1-3)
2. Read Sterling's chapter in novel and update logs.
3. Read poem America Screaming and Imagine and use TPCASTT to analyze poetry for better understanding.
4. Write 2nd Open Mic poem using Imagine poem as inspiration to think about something in your life you hope for and imagine getting better.
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), Vocab List #4, and Open Mic Poem labeled "Imagine"
FRIDAY
1. Practice punctuating dialogue (3-6)
2. Read Diondra's section and poem "Deep-Dive" in novel and update logs.
3. Present "Imagine poem for Open Mic Friday
HW: Character Logs (Sterling-Steve), Vocab List #4, Study for Bronx Quiz #3 on Tuesday 4th.
WEEK 4: Novel Unit
RESOURCES: Syllabus Bronx Masquerade Audio, Online Novel, TPCASTT VOCAB#3
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
- Setup USATESTPREP. Use codes below to create an account. Your username and password should be your lunch #. Make sure to add yourself to Mr. Leuleseged's class
- Activation ID: southcobb
- Student Activation Code: stu1564
- With your partner, create a PowerPoint or Google Slides for your assigned poem. You will have 7 slides for each letter in T.P.C.A.S.T.T. You have only the time in the lab to complete this. Save your work to your gmail or student number before leaving lab.
- Read pgs. 40-80 in the novel Bronx Masquerade and complete sections in character list for each new character your read about.
- Begin vocab list #3 (Due 8/24).
TUESDAY
- Double-entry Journal: Find a quote in pages 36-46 that reveal either Lupe's or Gloria's central conflict.
- Read/listen to pgs. 45-53 and update character log.
- With partner, finalize TPCASTT PowerPoint for assigned poem from novel.
- Gallery Walk: Visit a minimum of 4 laptops and jot down information about each poem
WEDNESDAY
- Double-entry Journal: Find the 4 examples of figurative language in Janelle's poem Inside on pg. 49 in the novel and place on left side. On right side of double-entry label the figurative language and comment on the effect it has on the poem's theme or tone.
- USATESTPREP: Complete assignment in usa. Minimum score 85%.
- Read pgs. 40-90 in Bronx Masquerade and complete character logs and vocab list.
- Gallery Walk: Finish walking around and gathering info on as many poems as you can.
THURSDAY
- Write a RACER paragraph explaining the theme or conflict in passage from The Most Dangerous Game
- Read Leslie and Judianne chapters in Bronx Masquerade and update character and vocab logs.
WEEK 3: Novel Unit
RESOURCES: Bronx Masquerade Audio, Online Novel
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
- Revise narrative writing from Friday using notes from mini-lesson on imagery.
- Read pgs. 3-17 in the novel Bronx Masquerade
- Complete sections in character list for each new character your read about.
- Begin vocab list #2 (Due 8/17).
TUESDAY
- Notes: Harlem Renaissance
- Research one Harlem Renaissance poet and pick a poem you read and liked to share in class on Wednesday.
- Read pgs. 3-40 in preparation of the quiz this Friday
- Complete character list up to Lupe and finish vocab list #2.
WEDNESDAY
- Watch 13th and complete a 2-point writing on how the 13th amendment didn't completely eliminate slavery.
- Use TPCASTT to analyze "A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes.
- Notes: Iambic, Ballads, and Jazz influences in Poetry
- Use TPCASTT with a partner to analyze your assigned poem. Use computer paper to write TPCASTT from top to bottom and fill-in the info about your poem. Use color and images that symbolize the themes or subjects mentioned in your poem.
- Review for Novel Quiz #1
WEEK 2: Diagnostic Testing (SRI/Unit 1 Pretest)
RESOURCES: Syllabus
MONDAY
1. SRI: Click the "Scholastic Student" icon on your computer and login using your lunch # for username and password. Raise hand if you cannot get logged in. You will be taking a reading test to see what level reader you are. Record your SRI score in your notebook under "Test/Quizzes"
2. Unit 1 Pretest: You will use the answer sheet given to you in the lab and label it "Unit 1 Pretest." Read the passages and choose the best answer. Turn in answer sheet to teacher when done.
MONDAY
2. Unit 1 Pretest: You will use the answer sheet given to you in the lab and label it "Unit 1 Pretest." Read the passages and choose the best answer. Turn in answer sheet to teacher when done.
WEEK 18-19: Romeo and Juliet/ Final Exam
RESOURCES: COURSE EXTENSION REGISTRATION FORM Elements of Tragedy Prologue Act 1-5 Summary List of Scenes Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Vocab Lists 1-6 Romeo + Juliet Text
MONDAY-TUESDAY
MONDAY-TUESDAY
- Read West Side Story on pg 384-388 in Springboard and complete discussion questions about balcony scene.
- Brainstorm a scene in Romeo and Juliet to adapt using Springboard graphic organizer on pg 395.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
- Watch Warm Bodies and analyze the connection to Romeo and Juliet
- Assign roles/lines for scene adaptation with group.
- Rough-draft scene adaptation in Upper Media Center Lab
- Finalize/make copies of script
- Rehearse lines.
FRIDAY
- Present scene adaptation outside!!!
MONDAY
- Final exam review (811 Lab)
TUESDAY
- FINAL EXAMS FOR PERIODS 3 AND 4
WEDNESDAY
- FINAL EXAMS FOR PERIODS 1 AND 2
IMPORTANT DATES
MAY 22-23...............FINAL EXAMS
MAY 23....................LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
MAY 25....................LAST DAY TO REGISTER/PAY FOR COURSE EXTENSION
MAY 29 – JUNE 1...COURSE EXTENSION BEGINS (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
WEEK 17: Romeo and Juliet (DRAMA)
RESOURCES: Elements of Tragedy Prologue Act 1-5 Summary List of Scenes Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Vocab Lists 1-6
MONDAY
MONDAY
- Controversy around Shakespeare. Is Amelia Bassano the true author of Shakespeare's collection of plays and sonnets?
- Read the prologue to "Romeo and Juliet." Prologue to Romeo and Juliet.
- 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
- Watch Carlo Carlei version of Romeo and Juliet (2013)
- Complete viewing guide (1-42)
- Compare and contrast 2013 and 1996 version of Romeo and Juliet in Springboard pg. 382 using director's chart.
- Vocab List (10 words)
- Write love letters/poems using OLD ENGLISH. Use Shakespeare's Words to help you find more words. Include ONE literary device in your letter or poem
WEEK 15: End of Course Exam Review (last week)
RESOURCES: Syllabus, EOC Grammar, Free Online Novels, EOC Jeopardy, 4-Point Narrative , 7-Point Persuasive , Process of Elimination Tricks, EOC STUDY GUIDE, Thesis Sentence , Intro Paragraph
MONDAY
1. Complete practice on www.usatestprep for the skill missed on the practice EOC. All dots need to be green for grade by this Friday 27th.
2. Click on EOC Practice for additional review
TUESDAY
1. Error Analysis: Mock EOC on UsaTestPrep (#'s 15-35)
2. Analyze 7-pt Writing: Technology's Effect on Society
3. Jeopardy: Literary terms, grammar
WEDNESDAY
1. Touchstone EOC Assessment
THURSDAY
1. Touchstone EOC Assessment
2. Writer's WS: Analyzing writing prompts using TOP/Developing an intro using HIT.
3. Jeopardy: Literature terms, grammar
FRIDAY
1. Timed 7-pt writing on Nestle Water
2. Technology Enhanced Question
3. HW: Constructed Response
MONDAY
1. Complete practice on www.usatestprep for the skill missed on the practice EOC. All dots need to be green for grade by this Friday 27th.
2. Click on EOC Practice for additional review
TUESDAY
1. Error Analysis: Mock EOC on UsaTestPrep (#'s 15-35)
2. Analyze 7-pt Writing: Technology's Effect on Society
3. Jeopardy: Literary terms, grammar
WEDNESDAY
1. Touchstone EOC Assessment
THURSDAY
1. Touchstone EOC Assessment
2. Writer's WS: Analyzing writing prompts using TOP/Developing an intro using HIT.
3. Jeopardy: Literature terms, grammar
FRIDAY
1. Timed 7-pt writing on Nestle Water
2. Technology Enhanced Question
3. HW: Constructed Response
WEEK 14: EOC Prep
RESOURCES: Syllabus, EOC Practice
MONDAY
1. Complete practice on www.usatestprep for the skill missed on the practice EOC.
TUESDAY
1. W-up: Complete an extended constructed response for Sojourner Truth
2. Work Session: Error analysis of questions 1-10 on the practice EOC.
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Complete a constructed response for the passage The Most Dangerous Game.
2. Review EOC packet for breakdown of test, and question types (ie: selected response, technology response, constructed, extended constructed, extended writing prompt)
THURSDAY
1. Complete constructed response
2. Error Analysis for Mock EOC
FRIDAY
***Changing of the Chairs Ceremony/Extended Homeroom for Freshmen***
MONDAY
1. Complete practice on www.usatestprep for the skill missed on the practice EOC.
TUESDAY
1. W-up: Complete an extended constructed response for Sojourner Truth
2. Work Session: Error analysis of questions 1-10 on the practice EOC.
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Complete a constructed response for the passage The Most Dangerous Game.
2. Review EOC packet for breakdown of test, and question types (ie: selected response, technology response, constructed, extended constructed, extended writing prompt)
THURSDAY
1. Complete constructed response
2. Error Analysis for Mock EOC
FRIDAY
***Changing of the Chairs Ceremony/Extended Homeroom for Freshmen***
WEEK 13: Final Research Paper (TKAM)
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Works Cited How To, Research Paper, Source/Note-card Sheet
MONDAY-TUESDAY
1. Rough draft of research paper with source cards #2, and #3 are due Monday 9th at end of class. See student example of an intro paragraph for ideas on how to organize a H.I.T (hook, info about topics, thesis sentence). Also click on how to start with a hook to help you start your first sentences.
2. Begin typing up final draft Monday night and prepare to turn-in Tuesday 10th.
3. Works Cited page due Tuesday 10th. Use Works Cited How To link to help you complete a 1-page Work Cited listing your 3 sources and all relevant info such as author, title, website, etc. Put each entry in alphabetical order by author last name.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Activate USATESTPREP account using "southcobb" as ID and "stu1564" for passcode before setting up account. Join my class and select your class period.
2. Take Mock EOC exam (1-20 in class; 21-40 for HW, AND 40-61 Thursday)
3. Go to Milestone tab at top of USATESTPREP site and click on 9th Lit EOC to begin turning your 25 dots ALL green. You must play games, watch videos, and complete questions to do so.
HW: Finish Mock EOC if you didn't in class and work on 2 dots a day for homework
MONDAY-TUESDAY
1. Rough draft of research paper with source cards #2, and #3 are due Monday 9th at end of class. See student example of an intro paragraph for ideas on how to organize a H.I.T (hook, info about topics, thesis sentence). Also click on how to start with a hook to help you start your first sentences.
2. Begin typing up final draft Monday night and prepare to turn-in Tuesday 10th.
3. Works Cited page due Tuesday 10th. Use Works Cited How To link to help you complete a 1-page Work Cited listing your 3 sources and all relevant info such as author, title, website, etc. Put each entry in alphabetical order by author last name.
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1. Activate USATESTPREP account using "southcobb" as ID and "stu1564" for passcode before setting up account. Join my class and select your class period.
2. Take Mock EOC exam (1-20 in class; 21-40 for HW, AND 40-61 Thursday)
3. Go to Milestone tab at top of USATESTPREP site and click on 9th Lit EOC to begin turning your 25 dots ALL green. You must play games, watch videos, and complete questions to do so.
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HW: Finish Mock EOC if you didn't in class and work on 2 dots a day for homework
WEEK 12: Research Paper (TKAM)
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Works Cited How To, Research Paper, Source/Note-card Sheet
MONDAY
1. Watch To Kill a Mockingbird and complete a STEAL organizer to identify personality traits of Atticus Finch.
HW:
-Find a modern day hero you want to compare to Atticus Finch in TKAM.
TUESDAY
1. Read over the Research Paper guidelines and due dates
2. Research a modern day Atticus Finch (a hero) and place facts and quotes about them on the provided Source/Note-card Sheet. You need 2 sources besides To Kill a Mockingbird .
1. Gather evidence to support your thesis comparing Atticus Finch to a modern day hero. Continue placing info on source/note cards.
2. Use the TKAM online novel and character list to gather info starting with the list of chapters. Find parenthetical citations from the online novel using the chapter list to help guide you in finding the appropriate evidence to support your comparison paper.
3. Complete Works Cited Page info on each of your 3 source/note-card sheet (see below).
HW:
FRIDAY
HW:
MONDAY
1. Watch To Kill a Mockingbird and complete a STEAL organizer to identify personality traits of Atticus Finch.
HW:
-Find a modern day hero you want to compare to Atticus Finch in TKAM.
TUESDAY
1. Read over the Research Paper guidelines and due dates
2. Research a modern day Atticus Finch (a hero) and place facts and quotes about them on the provided Source/Note-card Sheet. You need 2 sources besides To Kill a Mockingbird .
HW:
-Source/Note-card Sheets (x2)
-2 STEAL Organizers (one for Atticus and one for your figure)
-Thesis Sentence
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY-Thesis Sentence
1. Gather evidence to support your thesis comparing Atticus Finch to a modern day hero. Continue placing info on source/note cards.
2. Use the TKAM online novel and character list to gather info starting with the list of chapters. Find parenthetical citations from the online novel using the chapter list to help guide you in finding the appropriate evidence to support your comparison paper.
3. Complete Works Cited Page info on each of your 3 source/note-card sheet (see below).
HW:
-Source/Note-card Sheets (x2)
-2 STEAL Organizers (one for Atticus and one for your figure)
-Thesis Sentence
-Thesis Sentence
FRIDAY
HW:
WEEK 11: Debate/Research Unit
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Persuasive Appeals (KELP), Identifying KELP in Ads , Persuasive Techniques, Syllogisms, Vocab List #4, Source Card Maker, Debate Teams
MONDAY-TUESDAY
1. Copy down your debate topic, position, partner, and opponent in class
2. Complete debate organizer with your partner for the topic and position assigned to you in class.
3. Start your research on Pro vs. Con website for possible arguments supporting your position. Write down the arguments on your debate organizer.
4. Complete a note card and source card for each of your arguments (Total: 2 arguments). Here's a link with a source card organizer to help you complete your source cards for each evidence supporting an argument.
2. Complete debate organizer with your partner for the topic and position assigned to you in class.
3. Start your research on Pro vs. Con website for possible arguments supporting your position. Write down the arguments on your debate organizer.
4. Complete a note card and source card for each of your arguments (Total: 2 arguments). Here's a link with a source card organizer to help you complete your source cards for each evidence supporting an argument.
HW: All source/note cards are due by Wednesday 21st.
WEDNESDAY
HW:
THURSDAY
HW:
FRIDAY
HW:
WEEK 10: Rhetorical Devices/Persuasive Appeals
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Persuasive Appeals (KELP), Identifying KELP in Ads , Persuasive Techniques, Syllogisms, Vocab List #4
MONDAY
1. Practice syllogisms by looking at the major and minor premise and whether the conclusion is logical and true. Use the formula below to help with your practice.
2. Reread the speech by President Obama and highlight 2 examples each of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. Answer questions 1-8 from Springboard textbook.
3. Complete a paragraph using the Google Form below for question #4.
HW: SB Questions 1-8, Google Form (if not finished in lab; due no later than midnight)
MONDAY
1. Practice syllogisms by looking at the major and minor premise and whether the conclusion is logical and true. Use the formula below to help with your practice.
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| Syllogism Formula |
2. Reread the speech by President Obama and highlight 2 examples each of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. Answer questions 1-8 from Springboard textbook.
3. Complete a paragraph using the Google Form below for question #4.
WRITING PROMPT
WHAT PERSUASIVE APPEAL IS MOSTLY USED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA IN PARAGRAPHS 13-16? WHY MIGHT THE SPEAKER CHOOSE TO INCLUDE THIS OWN PERSONAL STORY HERE? PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 2 PARENTHETICAL CITATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER.HW: SB Questions 1-8, Google Form (if not finished in lab; due no later than midnight)
WEEK 9: Debate/Research Unit
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Persuasive Appeals (KELP), Identifying KELP in Ads , Persuasive Techniques
MONDAY
1. Complete 1-7 of the warm-up on dialogue. Write this in your warm-up section of notebook.
2. Read MDJ article
3. Complete a persuasive paragraph supporting or opposing a position discussed in the article (HINT: RACER; 8 sentences).
4. Submit late New Character submissions using my email: Mr.Leu9Lit@gmail.com
HOMEWORK: None
TUESDAY
1. Take notes on 4 persuasive appeals (KELP)
2. Practice identifying appeals in print advertisements.
3. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the appeals organizer for the 3 debates in the film. Also complete the viewing guide as these will serve as a study guide for quiz on Friday.
HOMEWORK: None
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Warm-up: Write a paragraph explaining the persuasive appeals used in the anti-smoking ad. Use TOP and RACER strategies to organize information.
2. Writer's Workshop: Analyze 2 student paragraphs from warm-up for RACER. Revise your explanations so that they explain how your example supports your answer.
3. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the appeals organizer for the 3 debates in the film. Also complete the viewing guide as these will serve as a study guide for quiz on Friday.
4. Complete vocab list #4 for the academic vocabulary related to our research/debate unit.
HOMEWORK: Study for quiz on vocab and persuasive appeals.
FRIDAY
1. Complete "Great Debaters" handout. Have students refer to last page and notes to complete questions.
2.Read “America’s Schoolchildren” on pg. 70-74 in SpringBoard by President Obama. Complete questions 1-8 in textbook. Identify the persuasive appeals in each of the 3 debates.
HOMEWORK: Vocab List #4, all Great Debaters questions due Monday 12th.
MONDAY
1. Complete 1-7 of the warm-up on dialogue. Write this in your warm-up section of notebook.
2. Read MDJ article
3. Complete a persuasive paragraph supporting or opposing a position discussed in the article (HINT: RACER; 8 sentences).
4. Submit late New Character submissions using my email: Mr.Leu9Lit@gmail.com
HOMEWORK: None
TUESDAY
1. Take notes on 4 persuasive appeals (KELP)
2. Practice identifying appeals in print advertisements.
3. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the appeals organizer for the 3 debates in the film. Also complete the viewing guide as these will serve as a study guide for quiz on Friday.
HOMEWORK: None
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Warm-up: Write a paragraph explaining the persuasive appeals used in the anti-smoking ad. Use TOP and RACER strategies to organize information.
2. Writer's Workshop: Analyze 2 student paragraphs from warm-up for RACER. Revise your explanations so that they explain how your example supports your answer.
3. Watch The Great Debaters and complete the appeals organizer for the 3 debates in the film. Also complete the viewing guide as these will serve as a study guide for quiz on Friday.
4. Complete vocab list #4 for the academic vocabulary related to our research/debate unit.
HOMEWORK: Study for quiz on vocab and persuasive appeals.
FRIDAY
1. Complete "Great Debaters" handout. Have students refer to last page and notes to complete questions.
2.Read “America’s Schoolchildren” on pg. 70-74 in SpringBoard by President Obama. Complete questions 1-8 in textbook. Identify the persuasive appeals in each of the 3 debates.
HOMEWORK: Vocab List #4, all Great Debaters questions due Monday 12th.
WEEK 8: Unit Test/Anthology Project
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Novel (TEXT), Novel 58-107 (AUDIO), Novel 107-167 (AUDIO), Project Rubric
MONDAY
1. HW Check: Plot and Character Organizers
2. NOTES: Rules for dialogue
3. ROUGH DRAFT: Complete a rough draft of your short story in your writing portion of notebook. Look at sample dialogue from the novel to help you write dialogue.
HW Due 2/27: Study for Unit Test. Complete rough draft of poem for project.
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
1. Unit Exam (1-78). Exam will cover vocab lists 1-3, warm-ups and the novel Bronx Masquerade
2. Writer's Workshop: Students wrote rough drafts of short story. Look at sample short story for ideas on an engaging start.
HW Due 2/28: 1 and 1/2 to 2 page rough draft (narrative w/ dialogue) Checkout different ways to start your narrative >>>HERE <<<
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
1.Visit this link and this link revise your dialogue
2. Add a poem and a reflection paragraph from Tyrone's point of view that reveals what he learned about your new character from their poem.
3. Proof read your story using the following checklist before typing:
- Is there at least 7 lines of dialogue
- Is dialogue indented each time there is a new speaker?
- Does dialogue reveal important stuff like the central conflict, or character personality or move the story along
- Is there a title (New Character's First and Last Name)?
- Is the narration in first person (I, me, my, etc)
- Does the story end up in Mr. Ward's class and leading up to the character sharing a poem?
- Is there a poem and does it reveal the conflict in the story?
- Is there a reflection paragraph from Tyrone
- Does the poem have figurative language?
5. Proof read Google Doc before hitting the blue button "SHARE". After pressing share you will be asked for an email address. My email address will be given to you in the lab.
HW Due: Have a final draft completed and share it with me on Google Docs using email: Mr.Leu9Lit@gmail.com
WEEK 7: Novel Unit
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Novel (TEXT), Basic Parts of Sentence, Fragments vs. Run-ons, Novel 58-107 (AUDIO), Novel 107-167 (AUDIO)
MONDAY
1. Novel Quiz #2 (pgs. 58-107; Judianne-Amy)
2. TPCASTT PowerPoint. Create a 3-slide PPT to present the poem you were assigned.
MONDAY
1. Novel Quiz #2 (pgs. 58-107; Judianne-Amy)
2. TPCASTT PowerPoint. Create a 3-slide PPT to present the poem you were assigned.
- SLIDE #1: Cover Page w/ name and title of poem
- SLIDE #2: Text to Self. Write a paragraph explaining how the poem made you feel. Use your double-entry journal sentence starters.
- SLIDE #3: TPCASTT. Write down the letters of TPCASTT and answer each section for your assigned poem.
- SLIDE #4: Visual Representation. Use symbols, pictures, word art to visualize the topic of the poem, the theme, conflict, etc.
1. W-up: Fragment vs. Run-ons/Double Entry
2. Silent reading (pgs. 107-End of Book)
3. Update character logs (15-18)
HW DUE: PPT due Wed. 14th./Finish novel by Friday 16th
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Fragment vs. Run-on/Double Entry
2. Gallery Walk: Visit one TPCASTT PPT and use evidence from the project to complete a constructed response.
THURSDAY
1. W-up: Fragment vs. Run-ons/Double Entry
2. Silent reading (pgs. 107-End of Book)
3. Update character logs (15-18)
4. TPCASTT: Harlem Rennaissance Poem
5. Open Mic Friday Submission
HW DUE: Finish novel/Study for Unit 1 test on Friday 16th./
4. TPCASTT: Harlem Rennaissance Poem
5. Open Mic Friday Submission
HW DUE: Finish novel/Study for Unit 1 test on Friday 16th./
WEEK 6: Novel Study
RESOURCES: Syllabus, "Bronx Masquerade" 1-58 (AUDIO), Bronx Masquerade (TEXT), Basic Parts of Sentence, Prepositional Phrases , "Bronx Masquerade" 58-107 (AUDIO)
MONDAY
1. Warm-up: Prepositional Phrases (Answer Key)
2. Silent Reading: Read pages 58-120 in the novel this week.
3. Update character logs for ONLY new characters
4. Mini-project: Each student will be assigned a poem from the novel to complete TPCASTT and a RACER paragraph for. Use PPT example below as a guideline.
HW DUE 2/6:
1. TPCASTT for assigned poem. See example below:
TUESDAY
1. Warm-up: Prepositional Phrases
2. Silent reading (58-107) Stop at Amy
3. Update Character Logs and Vocab List #3
HW DUE: NONE
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Warm-up: Prepositional Phrase
2. Silent reading (58-107) Stop at Amy
3. Update Character Logs and Vocab List #3
4. Freedom Writer's: Watch film and answer writing assignment using RACER strategy.
HW DUE:
1. Study for Quiz
2. Vocab List #3
3. Character Log (11-14)
FRIDAY
1. Grade Check: Vocab List #3, Character Log (Judianne-Amy), RACER paragraph
2. Jeopardy Labs: 1 round of Jeopardy on poetic devices for extra credit on Monday quiz.
3. Love Poems: Read/analyze love poems by Langston Hughes. Write a pome inspired by one of the poems we read in class and be prepared to share in class today/Monday
4. Spoken Word Cipher: Freestyle poetry using poetic devices.
HW DUE 2/12:
1. Study for quiz on novel (pgs. 58-107; Judianne-Amy), vocab list, and prepositional phrases.
2. Love poem in "Writing" section of notebook.
MONDAY
1. Warm-up: Prepositional Phrases (Answer Key)
2. Silent Reading: Read pages 58-120 in the novel this week.
3. Update character logs for ONLY new characters
4. Mini-project: Each student will be assigned a poem from the novel to complete TPCASTT and a RACER paragraph for. Use PPT example below as a guideline.
HW DUE 2/6:
1. TPCASTT for assigned poem. See example below:
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| TPCASTT Example |
TUESDAY
1. Warm-up: Prepositional Phrases
2. Silent reading (58-107) Stop at Amy
3. Update Character Logs and Vocab List #3
HW DUE: NONE
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
1. Warm-up: Prepositional Phrase
2. Silent reading (58-107) Stop at Amy
3. Update Character Logs and Vocab List #3
4. Freedom Writer's: Watch film and answer writing assignment using RACER strategy.
HW DUE:
1. Study for Quiz
2. Vocab List #3
3. Character Log (11-14)
FRIDAY
1. Grade Check: Vocab List #3, Character Log (Judianne-Amy), RACER paragraph
2. Jeopardy Labs: 1 round of Jeopardy on poetic devices for extra credit on Monday quiz.
3. Love Poems: Read/analyze love poems by Langston Hughes. Write a pome inspired by one of the poems we read in class and be prepared to share in class today/Monday
4. Spoken Word Cipher: Freestyle poetry using poetic devices.
HW DUE 2/12:
1. Study for quiz on novel (pgs. 58-107; Judianne-Amy), vocab list, and prepositional phrases.
2. Love poem in "Writing" section of notebook.
WEEK 5: The Bronx Masquerade
RESOURCES: Syllabus, Bronx Masquerade 1-60 (AUDIO), Bronx Masquerade (TEXT), Basic Parts of Sentence, Linking/Helping Verbs, Lesson Plan (Wk5), Vocab List 2
MONDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 1-10 today.
2. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
3. Update character logs/ vocab list #2
4. Write a RACER paragraph answering the following questions. Explain one new character and their conflict revealed in their poem. Provide the exact line in the novel that illustrates this conflict and be sure to explain what it revealed about that character (REMEMBER: start w/ T.O.P)
HW DUE 1/30: None
TUESDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 11-20 today.
2. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
3. Update character logs/vocab list #2
4. Writer's Workshop: Student paragraphs from Monday will be scored 1-4 in class. The focus will be on using RACER strategy effectively.
5. Vocab List #2: Students worked on decoding unfamiliar words from novel and completing Freyer's model organizer.
HW DUE 1/31: None
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 1-5 today.
2. Setup Springboard Textbooks
3. Notes: Double-Entry Journal. Copy down the T-chart and stem sentences to help you start taking notes of what you read and found fascinating.
4. SpringBoard (pg 9-11): Read "Speak" and highlight anything that could be used in your double-entry journal for today. Complete questions 1-3.
5. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
6. Update character logs/vocab list #2
HW DUE 2/1: None
THURSDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 6-10 today.
2. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
3. Update character logs/vocab list #2
4. Notes: TPCASTT/ Figurative Language (tools for analyzing poetry on Thursdays)
5. Watch spoken word poem and use TPCASTT to analyze.
HW DUE 2/2: Novel Quiz (10 characters/poems), Vocab List
Study Guide (Subject/Verb/Objects)
FRIDAY
1. Review for quiz
2. Bronx Quiz #1: 30 questions on the first 10 characters, their poems and the vocabulary words in the novel. There will be a section on the warm-ups we covered as well.
3. Open Mic Friday: Share poems and listen to guest speaker.
HW DUE 2/5: None
MONDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 1-10 today.
2. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
3. Update character logs/ vocab list #2
4. Write a RACER paragraph answering the following questions. Explain one new character and their conflict revealed in their poem. Provide the exact line in the novel that illustrates this conflict and be sure to explain what it revealed about that character (REMEMBER: start w/ T.O.P)
HW DUE 1/30: None
TUESDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 11-20 today.
2. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
3. Update character logs/vocab list #2
4. Writer's Workshop: Student paragraphs from Monday will be scored 1-4 in class. The focus will be on using RACER strategy effectively.
5. Vocab List #2: Students worked on decoding unfamiliar words from novel and completing Freyer's model organizer.
HW DUE 1/31: None
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 1-5 today.
2. Setup Springboard Textbooks
3. Notes: Double-Entry Journal. Copy down the T-chart and stem sentences to help you start taking notes of what you read and found fascinating.
4. SpringBoard (pg 9-11): Read "Speak" and highlight anything that could be used in your double-entry journal for today. Complete questions 1-3.
5. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
6. Update character logs/vocab list #2
HW DUE 2/1: None
THURSDAY
1. W-up: Subjects, Predicates and Objects. Do 6-10 today.
2. Read the Bronx Masquerade. Stop after reading about the character Devon Hope and his poem.
3. Update character logs/vocab list #2
4. Notes: TPCASTT/ Figurative Language (tools for analyzing poetry on Thursdays)
5. Watch spoken word poem and use TPCASTT to analyze.
HW DUE 2/2: Novel Quiz (10 characters/poems), Vocab List
Study Guide (Subject/Verb/Objects)
FRIDAY
1. Review for quiz
2. Bronx Quiz #1: 30 questions on the first 10 characters, their poems and the vocabulary words in the novel. There will be a section on the warm-ups we covered as well.
3. Open Mic Friday: Share poems and listen to guest speaker.
HW DUE 2/5: None
WEEK 4: The Necklace/Novel Unit
RESOURCES: Syllabus, The Necklace, Alternate Ending Project, Bronx Masquerade Audio Book
MONDAY-TUESDAY
1.Open Google Docs and type your group's 2-3 min script for your alternate ending project. Each group member needs a part in your new ending for The Necklace.
2. Use the Good vs. Bad Dialogue website to help you write good dialogue and the Script Format website to help you arrange your script.
3. Share your final draft of Google Doc with each group member by clicking "share" blue button and typing each members email address. Do this after proofreading and editing document for errors.
4. Rehearse your line and keep time. Presentation should not be under 2 minutes
5. Share Google Doc with me at: EdomLeu@gmail.com
HW DUE 1/23:
1. The Necklace Quiz (Tues. 1/23). Use study guide.
2. Alternate Ending Presentations (Tues 1/23)
3. Vocab List #1 (Tues 1/23)
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Identify the subject and predicate (verb) in the 3 sentences in class.
2. SRI Testing: Take the first of three SRI tests to gauge your reading comprehension skills. Record your lexile score in the "Data" section (p. 1) of class notebook.
3. Alternate Ending Presentations: 3 min skit for the Necklace.
HW DUE 1/25:
1. Notebook Check #1 (Thurs. 1/25). Notebook should have headings, page #'s, and any documents you were given (ie: quiz answer sheets, notes, etc) in the correct spot.
THURSDAY
MONDAY-TUESDAY
1.Open Google Docs and type your group's 2-3 min script for your alternate ending project. Each group member needs a part in your new ending for The Necklace.
2. Use the Good vs. Bad Dialogue website to help you write good dialogue and the Script Format website to help you arrange your script.
3. Share your final draft of Google Doc with each group member by clicking "share" blue button and typing each members email address. Do this after proofreading and editing document for errors.
4. Rehearse your line and keep time. Presentation should not be under 2 minutes
5. Share Google Doc with me at: EdomLeu@gmail.com
HW DUE 1/23:
1. The Necklace Quiz (Tues. 1/23). Use study guide.
2. Alternate Ending Presentations (Tues 1/23)
3. Vocab List #1 (Tues 1/23)
WEDNESDAY
1. W-up: Identify the subject and predicate (verb) in the 3 sentences in class.
2. SRI Testing: Take the first of three SRI tests to gauge your reading comprehension skills. Record your lexile score in the "Data" section (p. 1) of class notebook.
3. Alternate Ending Presentations: 3 min skit for the Necklace.
HW DUE 1/25:
1. Notebook Check #1 (Thurs. 1/25). Notebook should have headings, page #'s, and any documents you were given (ie: quiz answer sheets, notes, etc) in the correct spot.
THURSDAY
WEEK 2: Short Stories/Theme
RESOURCES
MONDAY (NO SCHOOL!!!)
TUESDAY
MONDAY (NO SCHOOL!!!)
TUESDAY
- Finish Body Bio presentations
- Review class routines/rituals
- Review class website
- Review course syllabus and complete a cheat sheet for tomorrows quiz.
- Syllabus Quiz
- Unpack Unit 1 narrative standards
- Notes: Langston Hughes/Harlem Renaissance
- Read poem Harlem and analyze for tone and figurative language
- RACER: Explain a time when a dream of yours was deferred?
- Read The Necklace
- Vocab List #1
- Annotate short story using STEAL method to determine Madam Louisel's character.
- Finish reading and annotating The Necklace
- Complete a RACER paragraph: What is the theme of The Necklace using Common Themes and Theme handout
- Alternate Ending Project
WEEK 19: Odyssey/Final Exams
RESOURCES Romeo & Juliet Study Guide (1-75), Odyssey Study Guide (76-100)
MONDAY
1. Final Exams:
MONDAY
- Personal Ithica: Think of a goal important to you that you wish to accomplish...anything at all! Use the student examples below to create your own journey including 3 obstacles (challenges) and 3 helpers you envision will be with you along the way.
- Final Exam Review: Review study guide questions and play Jeopardy (R+J), Jeopardy (Odyssey) to prepare for exams.
- HALF DAY...FINAL EXAMS (3RD/4TH)
- HALF DAY...FINAL EXAMS (1ST/2ND)
- NO SCHOOL...HOLIDAY BREAK!!!
- NO SCHOOL...HOLIDAY BREAK!!!
1. Final Exams:
- 3rd/4th Periods test on December 19th (Tuesday)
- 1st/2nd Periods test on December 20th (Wednesday)
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