QUARTER 1
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MONDAY
August 24, 2015
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FOCUS: The student will be introduced to the expectations, rules and procedures for this course.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Welcome to Eng. III
2) PowerPoint Syllabus Part I
3) Collect Summer Reading Assignment
HOMEWORK:
1) Typed summer reading assignment is due tomorrow for full-credit.
2) Print the syllabus (2 sided) and bring to class tomorrow.
TUESDAY
August 25, 2015
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FOCUS: The student will be introduced to the expectations, rules, procedures and required materials for this course.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Collect Summer Reading Assignment *on time.
2) PowerPoint Syllabus Part II
3) Check for printed syllabus
HOMEWORK:
1) Typed summer reading assignment is *OVER due; bring it tomorrow for partial-credit.
2) Print the syllabus (2 sided) and bring to class tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY
August 26, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will
learn what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
ACTIVITIES:
1) PowerPoint: Academic Plagiarism
2) Student Agreement on Plagiarism form
3) Introduction to Native American Literature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJdelaDtuAU
HOMEWORK:
1) Finish viewing the PowerPoint on academic
plagiarism. See me tomorrow if you have any questions.
2) Print, sign and return the Student Agreement on Plagiarism form by tomorrow-Friday.
THURSDAY
August 27, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will learn the characteristics of Native American Literature.
ACTIVITIES:
1) K-W-L Chart on Native American Literature
2) Students will complete a graphic organizer and take notes from the PowerPoint, "Characteristics of Native American Literature."
HOMEWORK:
1) Print, sign and return the Student Agreement on Plagiarism by tomorrow.
2) There will be a notebook check on Monday, 8/31. You are required to have a folder with pockets and center prongs. Insert the class syllabus into the center prongs to keep in the front of your folder all year.
FRIDAY
August 28, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will learn the characteristics of Native American Literature.
ACTIVITIES:
1)Students will complete a graphic organizer and take notes from the PowerPoint, "Characteristics of Native American Literature."
2) Teacher demonstration of folder set-up
HOMEWORK:
1) Print, sign and return the Student Agreement on Plagiarism by tomorrow.
2) There will be a notebook check on Monday, 8/31. You are required to have a folder with pockets and center prongs. Insert the class syllabus into the center prongs to keep in the front of your folder all year.
MONDAY
August 31, 2015
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FOCUS: The student will will identify the characteristics of Native American Literature within three texts.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Folder Check for a grade.
2) Read "The Sky Tree," "Coyote Finishes His Work" and "The House Made of Dawn"
3) Handout: Chart of Examples of Native American Literature for the three text selections.
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete Column 1, "The Sky Tree" on the chart of examples of Native American Literature.
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TUESDAY
September 1, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will learn how to collaborate effectively in small groups.
The students will identify the characteristics of Native American Literature within texts.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Whole group discussion on "Ten Commandments of a Successful Team" and "Small Group Etiquite and Procedures"
2) Within your assigned group, collaborate to complete the Chart of Examples of Native American Literature for one of the three text selections.
HOMEWORK:
1) Complete the chart of examples for only your group's assigned story.
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WEDNESDAY
September 2, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will use their knowledge and understanding of Native American literature characteristics to collaborate and design an original poster or write a N.A. creation myth or trickster tale.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Visual design of a poster
that depicts the key N.A. elements in the story--OR
2) Creative Writing of either an original creation myth, trickster tale or chant.
HOMEWORK:
1) Open House is tonight!
2)
THURSDAY
September 3, 2015
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HSSD Per. 1-6
10:30 a.m. Dismissal
FOCUS: The students will use their knowledge and understanding of Native American literature characteristics to collaborate and design an original poster or write a N.A. creation myth or trickster tale.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Visual design of a poster
that depicts the key N.A. elements in the story--OR
2) Creative Writing of either an original creation myth, trickster tale or chant
HOMEWORK:
1) Test on Native American Literature will be on Thursday, 9/10.
2)
FRIDAY
September 4, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will be introduced to and learn Unit 1 SAT Vocabulary words and definitions.
ACTIVITIES:
1) How to create a flash card.
2) Create a flash card for Unit 1 Vocabulary words and definitions
HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 1 flash cards with picture notes are due on Tues., 9/8.
2) Click here to see how to create a vocabulary flash card.
3) Test on Native American Literature will be on Thursday, 9/10.
4)Unit 1 Vocab. Test is Tues., 9/15.
MONDAY
September 7, 2015
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FOCUS: HOLIDAY
No school
ACTIVITIES:
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HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 1 flash cards with picture notes are due on Tues., 9/8.
2) Click here to see how to create a vocabulary flash card.
3) Test on Native American Literature will be on Thursday, 9/10.
4)Unit 1 Vocab. Test is Tues., 9/15.
TUESDAY
September 8, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will take and clarify notes on Native American Literature literature to prepare for the test.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Check h.w. - Unit 1 flash cards and picture notes.
2) Review for Test on Native American Literature by taking notes.
3) K-W-L and graphic organizer/notes check and discuss
HOMEWORK:
1) Tomorrow is picture day during English class.
2) Test on Native American Literature will be on Thursday, 9/10.
3) Print Puritan Guided Reading Notes due Fri., 9/11.
3) Unit 1 Vocab. Test is Tues., 9/15.
WEDNESDAY
September 9, 2015
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CLASS PICTURE DAY
FOCUS: The students will use their knowledge and understanding of Native American literature characteristics to review for the Test on Native American Literature.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Review for Test on Native American Literature by taking notes.
2) Students wrote a summary of "The Sky Tree" and "Coyote Finishes His Work."
3) K-W-L and graphic organizer/notes check and discuss
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for test tomorrow. Review all class notes, handouts, the Powerpoint and read the literature again to prepare for the test tomorrow. I will collect the K-W-L and the N.A. g.o. tomorrow before the test.
2) Test on Native American Literature will be on Thursday, 9/10.
3) Print Puritan Guided Reading Notes due Fri., 9/11.
3) Unit 1 Vocab. Test is Tues., 9/15.
THURSDAY
September 10, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of Native American literature.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Test on Native American Literature.
2) Introduction to Puritan Literature
HOMEWORK:
1) Print Puritan Guided Reading Notes due tomorrow.
2) Unit 1 Vocab. Test is Tues., 9/15.
FRIDAY
September 11, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will learn how to set up an account and login to www.turnitin.com
ACTIVITIES:
1) Distribute and assign each student a laptop for use in class today only.
2) Teacher models set up of turnitin.com account.
3) Login to
user: jdoea216
pass: p3e6u
HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 1 Vocab. Test is Tues., 9/15.
2) Upload and submit your Summer Reading Assignment to www.turnitin.com before 11:59 p.m. on Weds, 9/16.
MONDAY
September 14, 2015
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FOCUS: HOLIDAY
No school
ACTIVITIES:
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HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 1 Vocab. Test is tomorrow.
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TUESDAY
September 15, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of Unit 1 Vocabulary words.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Unit 1 Vocabulary Test
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HOMEWORK:
1) Upload and submit your Summer Reading Assignment to www.turnitin.com before 11:59 p.m. on Weds, 9/16.
2) Bring 3x5" index cards by Friday, 9/18.
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WEDNESDAY
September 16, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will be introduced to and learn the historical background and elements of Puritan literature.
Students will read to determine exactly what the text says. The student will determine two or more central ideas from an informational text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) American Literature Beginnings to 1800 Guided Reading Notes
2) Introduction to Puritan Literature
HOMEWORK:
1) Upload and submit your Summer Reading Assignment to www.turnitin.com before 11:59 p.m. tonight.
2) Bring 3x5" index cards by Friday, 9/18.
3) Login to explore the Collections Online Grade 11 textbook at
https://my.hrw.com/dashboard/home
THURSDAY
September 17, 2015
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Early Release Day 11:45
FOCUS: The students will
work in collaborative groups to complete
their Native American projects.
ACTIVITIES:
1) N.A. poster or creative writing project.
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HOMEWORK:
1) Bring 3x5" index cards by tomorrow, 9/18.
2) Login to explore the Collections Online Grade 11 textbook at
https://my.hrw.com/dashboard/home
FRIDAY
September 18, 2015
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FOCUS:
Students will read to determine exactly what the text says. The student will determine two or more central ideas from an informational text.
The students will be introduced to and learn Unit 2 SAT Vocabulary words and definitions.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Guided Reading Questions on The Salem Witch Trials of 1691; Elements of Literature, p. 10-11.
2) Unit 2 Vocabulary flash cards and definitions
HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 2 Vocabulary flash cards and picture notes are due on Tues., 9/22.
2) Unit 2 Vocabulary Test will be on Tues., 9/29.
MONDAY
September 21, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will read to determine exactly what the text says to learn about early American life as a Puritan.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Elements of Literature, page 27,
"Before You Read"
2) Elements of Literature, from Of Plymouth Plantation
3) Analytical Writing: Write one paragraph that describes Bradford's account of the Pilgrims' relationship with the American Indians they encountered at Plymouth.
Support your ideas with at least two specific examples (quotes) from the selection.
HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 2 Vocabulary flash cards are due tomorrow.
2 Unit 2 Vocabulary Test is on Tues., 9/29.
TUESDAY
September 22, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will read to determine exactly what the text says to learn about Puritan Minister, William Bradford and his experiences as an American settler.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Check h.w.: Unit 2 Vocabulary flash cards
2) Check and discuss
American Literature Beginnings to 1800 Guided Reading Notes
3) How to write "Bio-Notes" for an author.
HOMEWORK:
1) Finish Bio-Notes on William Bradford, due Thurs., 9/24.
2 Unit 2 Vocabulary Test is on Tues., 9/29.
3) Login to explore the Collections Online Grade 11 textbook at
my.hrw.com
user: jdoea216
pass: p3e6u
WEDNESDAY
September 23, 2015
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DAY OFF NO SCHOOL
FOCUS: The students will
ACTIVITIES:
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HOMEWORK:
1) Finish Bio-Notes on William Bradford, due tomorrow.
2 Unit 2 Vocabulary Test is on Tues., 9/29.
3) Login to explore the Collections Online Grade 11 textbook at
my.hrw.com
user: jdoea216
pass: p3e6u
THURSDAY
September 24, 2015
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FOCUS: The student will be able to identify and analyze the central ideas in a foundational text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Check h.w.: Bio Notes on William Bradford.
2) Audio: Of Plymouth Plantation, pausing to discuss and take notes.
HOMEWORK:
1) Login to online textbook and finish audio Of Plymouth Plantation.
my.hrw.com
user: jdoea216
pass: p3e6u
FRIDAY
September 25, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will be assessed on central ideas and events in Of Plymouth Plantation.
Students will review Unit 2 SAT Vocabulary words and definitions.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Pop Quiz-Of Plymouth Plantation.
2) PowerPoint: Unit 2 Vocabulary flash cards and definitions
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HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Unit 2 Vocabulary Test by reviewing the PowerPoint below.
2) Unit 2 Vocabulary Test will be on Tues., 9/29.
MONDAY
September 28, 2015
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FOCUS: The student will be able to identify and analyze the central ideas in a foundational text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Collections Close Reader: Highlight central ideas in the text, The General History of Virginia, by John Smith.
2) Complete questions 1-11 on pages 3-10.
HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 2 Vocabulary Test is tomorrow, 9/29. Study by reviewing the PowerPoint below.
2) Complete questions 1-11 from Collections Close Reader.
TUESDAY
September 29, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of Unit 2 Vocabulary.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
2) Check h.w.: Close Reader pages 3-10, questions 1-11.
HOMEWORK:
1) Use the link below to print or handwrite the following:
Complete Bio-notes on Puritan author, Mary Rowlandson, *Due tomorrow.
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WEDNESDAY
September 30, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will read to determine central ideas in a text.
The students will be able to identify and understand the purpose of biblical allusions in A Narrative of the Captivity.
ACTIVITIES:
1) A Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
HOMEWORK:
1) Click here to finish A Narrative of the Captivity.
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THURSDAY
October 1, 2015
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HSSD 10: 30 Dismissal
FOCUS: The students will read to determine central ideas in a text.
The students will be able to identify and understand the purpose of biblical allusions in A Narrative of the Captivity.
ACTIVITIES:
1) A Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
HOMEWORK:
1) Click here to finish A Narrative of the Captivity.
2) Test on Puritan Literature will be on Thurs., 10/ 8.
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FRIDAY
October 2, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will be be able to connect and understand how an author uses figures of speech and persuasive techniques in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.
Students will learn Unit 3
SAT Vocabulary words and definitions.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Bio-notes on Jonathan Edwards
2) Read along with the audio of Puritan Sermon, Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God
3) Exit slip for a grade
HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 3 flash cards and picture notes are due on Tuesday, 10/6.
2) 2) Test on Puritan Literature will be on Thurs., 10/ 8.
3) Unit 3 Vocabulary Test will be on Tues., 10/13
MONDAY
October 5, 2015
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FOCUS: The student will be introduced to modern American drama.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Bio-notes on Arthur Miller
2) Complete Anticipation Guide for The Crucible.
3) Assign roles for the dramatic reading of the play.
Click below to view a character list for Act I
HOMEWORK:
1) Unit 3 Vocabulary flash cards and picture notes are due tomorrow.
2) Test on Puritan Literature will be on Thurs., 10/ 8.
3) Unit 3 Vocabulary Test will be on Tues., 10/13
TUESDAY
October 6, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will read to determine central ideas in a text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) The Writing Process for Argumentative Paragraphs-Review and Feedback
2) Mini-Lesson: Using signal phrases in paragraphs.
3) Close Reader Short Response: Write a paragraph (see page 10, green section).
HOMEWORK:
1) Begin preparing for the Puritan test by re-reading the Puritan woks below.
2) Test on Puritan Literature will be on Thurs., 10/ 8.
WEDNESDAY
October 7, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will read to determine central ideas in a text.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Check h.w.: Unit 3 Vocabulary flash cards and picture notes.
2) Review for Test on Puritan Literature
3) Read aloud: Background Overture pages 8-14 and then begin Act I of The Crucible.
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for the test on Puritan Literature tomorrow.
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THURSDAY
October 8, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will be assessed on the central ideas and literary elements of Puritan Literature.
ACTIVITIES:
1)Test on Puritan Literature
HOMEWORK:
1) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
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FRIDAY
October 9, 2015
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PEP RALLY DAY
FOCUS:
The students will be be able to make connections between The Crucible as an allegory for McCarthy Trials of the 1950s.
ACTIVITIES:
1)Handout: The Red Scare: The Mcarthy Trials as an Allegory for The Crucible.
HOMEWORK:
1) Reading: The Red Scare: The Mcarthy Trials as an Allegory for The Crucible.
Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
2) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
MONDAY
October 12, 2015
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FOCUS:
The student will read to determine two or more central ideas in the exposition of The Crucible.
ACTIVITIES
1) Read aloud
Act I
2) Handout: Act I Guided Reading Questions for the Crucible.
HOMEWORK:
1) Reading: The Red Scare: The Mcarthy Trials as an Allegory for The Crucible.
2) Handout: Guided Reading Questions for Act I of The Crucible. Complete Questions 1-12 in a complete sentence, due Friday, 10/16.
3) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
TUESDAY
October 13, 2015
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FOCUS:
The student will read to determine two or more central ideas of a text, and analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a drama (eg. characters and setting) in the exposition of
The Crucible.
ACTIVITIES
1) Read aloud, analyze, discuss Act I.
HOMEWORK:
1) Finish reading Act I pages 46-51 and complete ALL Guided Reading Questions. Answers must be in a complete sentence, due Friday, 10/16.
2) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
WEDNESDAY
October 14, 2015
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PSAT TESTING:
Periods 1,4-6 only.
FOCUS: STUDY HALL
and CATCH-UP DAY.
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The student will read to determine two or more central ideas in the exposition of The Crucible.
ACTIVITIES
1) Work at your own pace to complete questions 1-12 on Act I Guided Reading Questions handout. Answers must be in complete sentences.
HOMEWORK:
1)Guided Reading Questions for Act I of The Crucible due Friday, 10/16.
2) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
THURSDAY
October 15, 2015
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FOCUS: The students will present Native American Creation Myths, Chants and Trickster Tales.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Oral presentation of projects for a grade.
2) Discuss: The life of a Puritan child
https://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/life/children.html
HOMEWORK:
1) Act I Guided Reading Questions are due tomorrow.
2) Click here and print Crucible Character Chart *due Monday, 10/19.
You will be completing this assignment in class next week.
3) Study for Unit 3 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
FRIDAY
October 16, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will present Native American Creation Myths, Chants and Trickster Tales.
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ACTIVITIES:
1) Collect Act I Guided Reading Questions
2)Oral presentation of projects for a grade.
3) Discuss: The life of a Puritan child
https://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/life/children.html
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Unit 3 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
2) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
MONDAY
October 19, 2015
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FOCUS:
The student will read to determine two or more central ideas in the rising action of The Crucible.
ACTIVITIES:
1) Review end of Act I; discuss and analyze.
2) Read aloud Act II; pages 55-61, pausing to discuss and analyze.
https://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/life/children.html
HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Unit 3 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
2) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
3) Act II Guided Reading Questions are due on Thursday, 10/22.
TUESDAY
October 20, 2015
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FOCUS:
The students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of SAT vocabulary words and definitions.
The student will read to determine two or more central ideas of a text, and analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a drama (eg. characters and setting) in the rising action of
The Crucible.
ACTIVITIES
1) Unit 3 Vocabulary Test
2) Read aloud, analyze, discuss Act II; pages 61-68.
HOMEWORK:
1) Act II Guided Reading Questions are due on Thursday, 10/22.
2) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
WEDNESDAY
October 21, 2015
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FOCUS:
The student will read to determine two or more central ideas of a text, and analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a drama (eg. characters and setting) in the rising action of The Crucible.
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ACTIVITIES
1) Read aloud, analyze, discuss Act II; pages 68-86.
HOMEWORK:
1) Act II Guided Reading Questions for The Crucible due tomorrow.
2) Bring The Crucible play to class every day.
THURSDAY
October 22, 2015
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EARLY RELEASE 11:45
FOCUS: The students
will read to determine two or more central ideas of a text, and analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a drama (eg. characters and setting) in the rising action of The Crucible.
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ACTIVITIES
1) Read along with the audio of Act II
2) Complete the Guided Reading Questions and Character map for Acts I-II. **Collect for a Q2 grade.
3) Handout Act III Guided Reading Questions
HOMEWORK:
1) Read Act III pages 87-107 and answer questions 1-3 on the Guided Reading Questions for Act III, due on Monday, 10/26.
2) Write bulleted notes on the major events in Act III on the back of Act III Guided Reading Questions
FRIDAY
October 23, 2015
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TEACHER PLANNING
NO SCHOOL
FOCUS:
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ACTIVITIES:
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HOMEWORK:
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