Monday, April 29
Classwork
- Do Now: Vocab Unit 15, Quiz B
- Review: graded work handed-back
- Then: Review word choice, structure and sensory language in the short story (p.1452)
- After: Showing vs. Telling (p. 1452)
- Next: Writing Workshop
Homework
- Step 2 of SS due April 30
- Complete independent reading (last day for late work, 5/17)
Tuesday, April 30
Classwork
- Do Now: Reading Strategy on p. 1402 setup in journal
- Read: Anna Quindlen's "One Day, Now Broken in Two" on p. 1402-1406
- After: What do you need to infer while reading the story (this will have to be done in your short story as well)?
- Next: Responding to the story: Letter to the writer on p. 1407
- After: How can this activity affect the writing of your short story?
Homework
- Edit, then revise, your rough draft to include more sensory language and dialogue
- Complete independent reading (last day for late work, 5/17)
Thursday, May 1
Classwork
- Do Now: Step 5 Journal Entry #2: looking at your rough draft, what steps do you need to take in order to improve your short story?
- After: Peer Editing session
- Next: Developing Your Style, p. 1453
- Then: Writing Workshop- using punctuation in dialogue
Homework
- Revise current draft- Step 3 due on Monday, May 6
- Complete independent reading (last day for late work, 5/17)
- Vocabulary Review on Monday
Mid-Quarter grades will be submitted on Monday, April 22. Please check Edline after that date to see your current grade.
Monday, April 22 (Blood Drive throughout the day)
Classwork
- Do Now: Review for quiz
- Then: Vocab Unit 15, Quiz A
- After: Preview Short Story Activity
Homework
- Begin Short Story Culminating Activty, Step 1
- Continue Independent Reading, Early turn-in this Friday, April 26
Tuesday, April 23 (ACT)
Classwork
- ACT until lunch- report to Advisory teacher at 7:50
- Assembly in the gym after lunch
Homework
- Complete Short Story Culminating Activity, Step 1 to prepare for creation of character cards in class on Thursday
Thursday, April 25 (May Day tomorrow)
Classwork
- Do Now: Journal entry #1 for Short Story, Step 5
- After: Review importance of character development
- Then: Create character card (alternate web-enabled version)
- Next: Preview Step 2, Drafting
Homework
Monday, April 15
Classwork
- Do Now: Read as instructed by the substitute
- Then: Complete Vocab Unit 14, Quiz B
Homework
- Continue Independent Reading (due April 26)
- Continue working on short story ideas
Tuesday, April 16
Classwork
- Follow instructions given by the substitute
Homework
- Come to class prepared to write an analytical essay based on the story from today's class
- Continue Independent Reading (due April 26)
Thursday, April 18
Classwork
- Do Now: Why are character development, conflict and theme so important in a story?
- After: Review of character development, conflict and theme
- Next: 45 minute timed writing of essay analyzing character development, conflict and theme in the story
Homework
- Brainstorm three story ideas using the graphic organizer provided (or one of your choice that has all of the same elements)
- Think about how you can incorporate a song or poem into your story
- Reminder: BRING INDEPENDENT READING TO ACT ON APRIL 23!
- Study for Vocab Unit 15, Quiz A
Monday, April 8
Classwork
- Do Now: Vocab Unit 14, Quiz A
- Then: Finish listening to "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
- During: Finish diagram for dialect.
Homework
- Continue independent reading
Tuesday, April 9
Classwork
- Do Now: In your journal, address the following question: Does Dee/Wangero truly know her mother?
- Then: 45 minute in-class writing activity on p. 1322
Homework
- Using the writing activity from class, complete the "revise" portion electronically. Create the document on Google Drive and Share it with me by Thursday. It should have your name, my name, period and date on the top-left in the heading. The title should read 'A Critical Review of "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker.' Your review should be in the ballpark of two pages typed. I will consider spelling and grammar when I review. Feedback will be left before Tuesday's class.
Thursday, April 10
Classwork
- Do Now: Read "Everything Stuck to Him" by Raymond Carver on pp.1327-1331
- During: On a separate sheet of paper, answer all of the questions in the margin while reading the story. Heading should have your name, my name, period and date at the top-left corner. Centered title should read 'Reading Strategy for "Everything Stuck to Him".' Write each question as it appears and answer in constructed response format.
- After: On the same sheet of paper, answer ALL of the 'Critical Reading' questions on p. 1331 by the end of class.
Homework
- Continue independent reading (early turn-in, April 26)
- Study for Vocab Unit 14, Quiz B
- Looking Ahead...Analytical Essay next week on the ending of "Everything Stuck to Him."
