8/27/07

(A-C-E)

8/28/07

(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Greeting

• Introduction

• Syllabus

• Class Expectations

ACE & BDF

Assignment: Vocab: p.21-25; Bring BLANK Flashcards to class; Peruse my web page. Bring class supplies to class by 8/31

8/29/07

(A-C-E)

8/30/07

(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

• Correct Vocab p.21-25

• Use of Flashcards

• Grammar Powerpoint: Nouns

ACE & BDF

H.W.: Vocab.: p.26-27; Vocab Quiz (A)- 9/5,

(B) -9/6. 

Grammar: Noun Worksheets - Finish

Make Flashcards for Vocab

8/31/07

(A-C-E)

9/4/07

(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

Literature

• Correct Vocab p.26-27

• Grammar: Correct Nouns Wrksht.

• Check Flashcards

• Powerpoint: Pronouns

ACE & BDF

HW: Vocab Quiz; Use flashcards to study

(A)-9/5, (B) - 9/6

Grammar: Complete Pronoun  Worksheet

Literature: Read p. 2-3 (Plot Structure)  & p. 334 (Irony; Take notes

9/5/07

(A-C-E)

9/6/07

(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

Literature

• Vocab quiz

• correct grammar (personal pronouns)

•  Plot Structure

• Irony

ACE & BDF.

HW: Vocab- Complete p.28-32; Make flashcards

Lit.- Read "The Gift of the Magi", p. 348- 355; Answer the guided reading questions Gift of the Magi rdg questions.doc

BDF.

Also, read "Irony" handout

9/7/07

(A-C-E)

9/10/07

(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

Literature

• Correct Vocab p. 28-32

• Lit - Discuss          "The Gift of the Magi"

ACE & BDF.

HW: Vocab p. 33-34 Quiz for unit 2 will be

(A)- 9/ 13, (B)- 9/14

Lit:  Read p.402-403 (Take Notes)

9/11/07

(A-C-E)

9/12/07

(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature

Writing

• Correct Vocab p.33-34

• Closure: "Gift of the Magi"

ACE & BDF

HW: Vocab Quiz Unit 2-  next class

Lit: Read "The Scarlet Ibis" p. 415-427. Answer guided reading questions. Due: (A) -9/17 

(B)-9/18

9/14/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature

• Vocab Quiz - Unit 2

• Symbolism

• Point of View

• Writing Workshop

• Introduce: "The Scarlet Ibis"

.ACE & BDF

HW: Vocab p. 35- 39 (Unit 3)

Lit: "The Scarlet Ibis" assignment due next class

9/18/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature

• Correct vocab p. 35-39

• Discuss "The Scarlet Ibis"

ACE & BDF

Vocabulary p. 40-41; Quiz on Unit 3- 9/ 21 (A);  9/24 (B) Lit: Read " The Necklace" (p.197-207)

Answer guided reading questions. Due:(A)- 9/21; (B)- 9/24

Grammar: Workbook p. 2-4

Be sure to have To Kill A Mockingbird by 10/1. Check syllabus for correct edition.

9/20/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

Literature

• Correct Vocab p. 40-41

• Correct p.2-4

• Grammar- Introduce Adjectives (Powerpoint)

• Lit: Discuss "The Scarlet Ibis"

• Writing Workshop

ACE & BDF.

Vocab: Study for quiz- Unit 3.

Grammar- Wrkbk: p.5-6; 9-10

Writing - Book jacket summary for "The Scarlet Ibis" (Due- (A)-9/25; (B) 9-26

GIRLS: "The Necklace" Questions had a set of extra questions attached to them. The updated word document replaces the original. I apologize for any confusion.

9/24/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

Literature

• Vocab Quiz - Unit 3

• Correct Grammar- p.5-6; 9-10

• Discuss "The Scarlet Ibis"

• Introduce  Theme (Powerpoint)

.ACE & BDF.

Grammar Wkbk: p. 7-8; 11-12

Grammar Test (Noun, Pronoun, Adj)-(A)-9/27;  (B) 9/28

"The Scarlet Ibis" writing assignment  due next class.

Revisit "The Necklace" for discussion next class

9/26/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Correct Grammar: p.7-8; 11-12

• Collect narratives ("The Scarlet Ibis")

• Closure to "The Scarlet Ibis

• Introduce "The Necklace"

ACE & BDF.

Study for Grammar Test.

 Bring Vocab book to class

9/28/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Grammar Test

• Vocab - Unit 4 (p. 51-57

ACE & BDF.

Finish Vocab- Unit 4.

Read p.260-261; 265 TAKE NOTES

Read "The Sniper" p. 262-265

DUE: A Day- 10/3 ;  B day-10/4

10/2/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature

• Correct Vocab unit 4; p. 51-55

• Discuss "The Necklace"

ACE & BDF.

"The Sniper" due next class

Vocab Quiz: (A)-10/5; (B) - 10/9

Grammar: Review for retake

10/4/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature

• Correct vocab p.56-57

• Grammar: Verbs

• Closure to "The Necklace"

ACE & BDF..

Study for vocab quiz

Grammar: Verbs

GRAMMAR RETAKE: A - 10/11;  B - 10/12

This will be given after school in rm 249. It should take you about 30-40 minutes.

10/9/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature

• Vocab Quiz - Unit 4

• Correct Grammar- Verbs p.14-17

• Group Activity: Discuss Lit: "The Sniper"

.ACE & BDF..

Prepare "The Sniper" for discussion.

Short Story Test: (A) - 10/16; (B)- 10/17

GRAMMAR RETAKE: A - 10/11;  B - 10/12

This will be given after school in rm 249. It should take you about 30-40 minutes.

Read "Theme" powerpoint

10/11/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Writing Workshop - Summary revisions

• Identifying Theme

.ACE & BDF.

Writing: Revise "Scarlet Ibis" due next class

Definitions for Literary Terms: Refer to power points. Make study sheet (Prep for short Story Test)

Review "The Sniper" questions

Read power point Theme"

10/15/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Collect Scarlet Ibis rewrites

• Discuss "The Sniper"

ACE & BDF...

D Day only - Finish "Sniper" questions

Literary Quiz - (A) - 10/18; (B) - 10/19

10/17/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Literature

ACE & BDF..

Complete FINAL rewrites for "Scarlet Ibis"

Study for Literary Terms Quiz

10/19/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

Literature

• Collect final drafts for "Scarlet Ibis"

• Closure to "The Sniper"

• Quiz - Literary terms

.ACE & BDF.

Study for Test - Please do this!

Grammar: Verb worksheet

10/23/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

.ACE & BDF

Study for Test

Pre-write for test

10/25/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

TEST

• Short story test

ACE & BDF.

Vocabulary unit 5 p. 58-64

10/29/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Research/ Library Skills

• Meet in Library

.

ACE & BDF.

Vocabulary unit 5 p. 58-64

Vocab Quiz Unit 5: (A) 11/5  (B) - 11/6

Print email from Dr. Christophy

10/31/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

ACE & BDF.

Study for Vocab Quiz

TKAM: Read Ch 1 (Answer Guided Reading questions)

11/2/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Introduce  prepositions

• Opening Discussion: TKAM

.ACE & BDF.

Prepositions p.22 - Be sure to place parentheses around the prep. phrase.

Read TKAM: Ch 2 - 5; Answer Guided Reading Questions (See hyperlink 10/31)

Vocab Quiz next class

11/6/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature

• Vocab Unit 5 quiz

• Correct  Prep.

• Discuss TKAM

.ACE & BDF.

Vocab Unit 6 - p.65 - 69

Grammar: Conjunction & Interjection

(p.23-24)

TKAM: Read Ch 6-7; answer questions

11/8/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocab

Grammar

Literature

• Correct Vocab

• Correct Grammar

• TKAM discussion: Elements of fiction

.ACE & BDF.

Vocab: p. 70 - 71

TKAM: Read Ch 8-10 & Answer Guided reading Questions

Vocab Quiz: (A)- 11/ 14; (B)-11/15

11/13/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocab

Literature

• Correct Vocab p.70-71

• Adverbs

• TKAM discussion: Character descriptions

.ACE & BDF.

Study for Vocab Quiz

Adverbs: p. 19 - 21

11/15/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocab

Grammar

Literature

• Vocab Quiz: Unit 6

• Correct Adverbs

• TKAM: Group Work  (Thru Chapter 7)

.ACE & BDF.

Grammar: 25, 26-27

TKAM:  Read Ch 11- Answer questions

11/19/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Correct Grammar- p. 25-27

• TKAM: CH 6-7

.ACE & BDF.

Grammar Test: (B) 11/27   (A)- 11/28

TKAM - Read Ch.12 & answer questions

11/21/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Correct Grammar: p.27

• Introduce Project

• Discuss TKAM: Ch 8-

.ACE & BDF

Grammar Test - next class

TKAM: Begin part two. Read Ch 12- 14; Answer questions

B Day class on 11/27- Meet in Rm 247

PROJECT DUE: (B)- 12/19

                      (A)- 12/18

Independent Reading:

The following non-fiction stories are to read independently: "A Warm Clear Day in Dallas" p. 674;

"Eyeglasses for the Mind" p. 491; "Community Service and You" p. 120; "Teaching Chess and Life" p. 118

These readings are due 1/3 and 1/4

11/27/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

No School

• No School

 BDF & ACE

Quiz on TKAM Part One

Vocab Unit 7- p. 84 - 87

PROJECT

11/29/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Test

• Grammar Test- Parts of Speech

• TKAM: Ch 9- 11

.BDF & ACE  .

Vocab: p. 88-90

TKAM: Quiz on part one

PROJECT

TKAM: Read Ch 15 - 18.  Answer Questions

12/3/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Literature - Quiz

• QUIZ: TKAM - Part One

• Correct Vocab p.84-87

• TKAM: Ch 12-

.ACE & BDF.

PROJECT

TKAM: Read Ch 19- 23; Answer Questions

Vocab Quiz (B) - 12/5

                (A) - 12/ 6

A DAY, 12/4 - MEET in RM 247

12/5/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Grammar

Literature

• Subject / Predicate

• Activity: 33, 34

• TKAM - Introduce Part II

.ACE & BDF.

PROJECT - B day 12/19

Grammar: p.35,36, 37

TKAM: CH 24- 28; Answer Questions

12/7/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Vocabulary

Grammar

Literature

• Vocabulary Quiz -Unit 7

• Grammar: Correct p. 35 -37

• TKAM : Group Work

.ACE & BDF.

PROJECT

Grammar: p.38-41

TKAM: Ch. 29- to end; Answer questions

12/11/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Literature

• TKAM

.ACE & BDF.

PROJECT! - Be prepared to put project together  next class

TKAM TEST 12/18; 12/19

12/13/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Group Work

• Project

ACE & BDF.

PROJECT

12/17/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Literature

• TKAM

ACE

Character Web

TKAM TEST- 1/3 This is New!!!!

BDF.

Character Web

TKAM Test - 1 / 4   This is New!!

12/19/07
(B-D-F)

A-C-E

Literature

• COLLECT PROJECT

• TKAM Commentary - Symbols, Theme, Quotes

ACE & BDF..

Vocabulary - Unit 8

Finish Character web and print. These will be counted as part of your test.

12/21/07
(B-D-F)

review sheet for midterm

• Collect Character Web

• Closure to TKAM

ACE & BDF.

TKAM Test - next class

Begin organizing/ studying for midterm

MERRY CHRISTMAS

1/4/08
(B-D-F)

Literature - TEST

• TKAM TEST

ACE & BDF.

Writing: "Prewrite" essay question for midterm.

Refer to "Editing a draft"

1/8/08
(B-D-F)

Correct Vocab Unit 8

Midterm Prep / Review

ACE & BDF

Study/ Prepare for midterm

• TBA