4th Quarter: Lessons & Homework
Monday, April 7th - 4th PERIOD CLASS ONLY
1. vocab: paramount, behemoth, imminent, ineluctable, portend, imperative
2. journal: Assembly response
3. Create a powerpoint for your Research Paper (10-18 slides. 1 fact and 1 picture per page) to present to the class on Wednesday
Homework: Finish Powerpoint to present on Wednesday
Wednesday, April 9th
1. vocab: creed, dogma, ideology, sympathize, empathize vs. sympathize, emote
2. journal: My Creed/Dogma/Passions
3. Activity: Agree/Disagree with life theme statements
4. Project Introduction: Personal Essays: "This I Believe"
Homework: 1. Vocab Sentences for Vocab List: link to quizlet
2. On back of vocab list & 6 questions - write a page response to one or more of the questions
Friday, April 11th
1. vocab: memoir, anecdote, existential, theoretical, cardinal, partial, predisposed
2. journal: Top 5 Lists:
A) Best Moments/Times -
B) Challenging Times/Embarrassing Moments -
C) People who Affected Me/Influenced me -
3. Quote Responses - Inspirational Quotes and Ideas
4. Read and Listen to "This I Believe" pieces - thisibelieve.org
Homework:
1. Visit thisibelieve.org & read/listen to 5 other "This I Believe" essays on topics that interest you
2. Write your first Draft of "This I Believe" Essay - 400-500 words
***Use Resources TAB to link to student examples, inspirational quotes, etc...
Monday, April 14th
1. vocab: superlative, exude, compel, eminate, embody
2. journal: Plot chart an anecdote from your life
3. Peer Edit
4. Write & Revise: Second Draft of your "This I Believe" Piece
5. Reread: Edit, Embellish, Revise
D. Conference with Ms. Rankin
Homework: Finish Second Draft of "This I Believe" :
- Add anecdote
- Add quote/reference/allusion
- Add rhetorical questions
- Add imagery, adjectives, better verbs
- Use the thesaurus
- Add a universal analysis/connection to your topic
- Reread aloud for grammar & punctuation
Wednesday, April 16th
1. vocab: vehement & ardent (ADJ): enthusiastic, passionate
2. journal: What public figures have made an impression on you? Why? What is their public persona and how are they persuasive in their speech, appearance, & voice?
3. Watch: "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King
"On the Death of Martin Luther King" by Robert F Kennedy
**Write down phrases or public speaking techniques that are effective
4. Worktime:
- Watch/Listen to more "This I Believe" examples if needed
- Polish/embellish your piece to hand in top form TODAY - Ms. Rankin will edit
- Work on Independent Book Report: Independent Book Report Directions
A) Author Biography (in your own words - not copied and pasted, source included)
B) Literary Map (8 sections, 12-15 bullets per section for an A)
C) Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending/Creative Writing Response
D) 3/4 page summary of book
E) Original Cover Illustration
- Lord of the Flies Vocab List 1 sentences: link to words here
Homework: Independent Book Report: DUE MAY 5th - be prepared to show Ms. Rankin your LIT MAP (50 bullet point minimum), and 2 other pieces of your report in progress
Monday, April 21st
1. . vocab: gesticulation
2. journal: Public Speaking Techniques
3. Watch: Inaugural Speech "Yes We Can", by Obama
JFK & Malcolm X Speeches
4. Writing Workshop: FINAL DRAFT & PUBLISH ONLINE
A. Conference with Ms. Rankin
B. Complete Final Draft
C. Publish on you website under Essays Tab of English weebly
D. Publish your essay on the thisibelieve.com website
E. Scan in your past book reports and link your final essays to this section of your website
F. Rehearse your speech with a partner
Homework: 1. Notecards for Speech 2. Rehearse/Film "This I Believe Piece"
2. Independent Book Report
Wednesday, April 23rd
1. vocab: intuitive, integrity
2. Present "This I Believe" Pieces
Homework: 1. Rehearse/Prepare for Speech/Film
2. Independent Book Report
Friday, April 25th
1. vocab: proliferate, disseminate
2. Present "This I Believe" Pieces
Homework: Independent Book Report
Monday, April 28th
1. vocab: intrinsic, inherent, innate, inbred
2. Journal: Lord of The Flies Theme Statements
3. 4 corners: Public Speaking & Debate
Homework: 1. Lord of the Flies Vocab List 1
2. Independent Book Report
Wednesday, April 30th:
1. vocab: flummoxed, persnickety, obstinate
2. journal: A Day in the Life...Stuck on a Deserted Island
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 1
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1
Homework: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT #3 DUE MONDAY!!!
Monday, May 5th: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT DUE!!!
1. vocab: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 2 - p. 6 in packet
2. SAT vocab Activity - page 4 in packet
3. Vocab Charades
4. Quiz: Vocab Set 1, Figurative Language
5. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 - 2
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies Chapters 1 & 2 and complete writing activities in the packet for associated Chapters
Wednesday, May 7th
1. vocab: microcosm, ostracize, utopia
2. journal: Utopian Society
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 & 2, Vocab Set 2
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 3 & 4
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 3 & 4 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Friday, May 9th
1. vocab: dystopia
2. journal: Dystopian Society
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 3 & 4
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 5 & 6
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 5 & 6 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Monday, May 12th
1. vocab: transmute, metamorphosis, Vocab Set 3
2. journal: Characterization of a Character in Lord of The Flies
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 5 & 6
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 7 & 8
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 7 & 8 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Wednesday, May 14th
1. vocab: allegory, allegorical, stereotype character
2. journal: A Day in the Life of Lord of the Flies....
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 7 & 8
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 9-11
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 9- 11 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Monday, May 19th
1. vocab: covert, ululation,
2. survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7PTGG7T
3. journal: Predict the end of the book
4. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 10 & 11
5. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 12 (FINISH BOOK!!!)
Homework:
1. Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters and complete writing activities in the packet for final chapter (COMPLETE PACKET!!!)
2. WRITE A 1-PAGE CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE BOOK:
- Discuss themes & author's intentions - how well did the author illustrate his themes/main points? Use the following: plot, setting, figurative language, characterization and character development, allegorical representations and their developments...
Wednesday, May 21st
1. vocab: assimilation
2. Discuss end of book/Check off PACKET COMPLETION
3. Read Evil Experiment Articles
4. Watch: The Wave
5. Journa1 page: What makes people evil?
Homework: Find and outside text that relates to the themes of Lord of the Flies & write a paragraph comparing the themes
Friday, May 23rd
1. Lord of the Flies Group Society Project
Homework: Final Self-Assessment of the year, due Wednesday, typed - 2 pages
Monday, May 26th - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28th - Final Self-Assessment & Journal DUE
1. Present Group Society Projects
2. Review: Vocab, Lit Terms & Lord of the Flies
3. Read: "Oh the Places you'll Go" by Dr. Seuss
Homework: Prepare for Final Exam, Study Guide for Lord of the Flies
Monday, June 2nd - Thursday June 5th
FINAL EXAM WEEK
Friday, June 6th - GRADUATION
*ALL students attend
1. vocab: paramount, behemoth, imminent, ineluctable, portend, imperative
2. journal: Assembly response
3. Create a powerpoint for your Research Paper (10-18 slides. 1 fact and 1 picture per page) to present to the class on Wednesday
Homework: Finish Powerpoint to present on Wednesday
Wednesday, April 9th
1. vocab: creed, dogma, ideology, sympathize, empathize vs. sympathize, emote
2. journal: My Creed/Dogma/Passions
3. Activity: Agree/Disagree with life theme statements
4. Project Introduction: Personal Essays: "This I Believe"
Homework: 1. Vocab Sentences for Vocab List: link to quizlet
2. On back of vocab list & 6 questions - write a page response to one or more of the questions
Friday, April 11th
1. vocab: memoir, anecdote, existential, theoretical, cardinal, partial, predisposed
2. journal: Top 5 Lists:
A) Best Moments/Times -
B) Challenging Times/Embarrassing Moments -
C) People who Affected Me/Influenced me -
3. Quote Responses - Inspirational Quotes and Ideas
4. Read and Listen to "This I Believe" pieces - thisibelieve.org
Homework:
1. Visit thisibelieve.org & read/listen to 5 other "This I Believe" essays on topics that interest you
2. Write your first Draft of "This I Believe" Essay - 400-500 words
***Use Resources TAB to link to student examples, inspirational quotes, etc...
Monday, April 14th
1. vocab: superlative, exude, compel, eminate, embody
2. journal: Plot chart an anecdote from your life
3. Peer Edit
4. Write & Revise: Second Draft of your "This I Believe" Piece
5. Reread: Edit, Embellish, Revise
D. Conference with Ms. Rankin
Homework: Finish Second Draft of "This I Believe" :
- Add anecdote
- Add quote/reference/allusion
- Add rhetorical questions
- Add imagery, adjectives, better verbs
- Use the thesaurus
- Add a universal analysis/connection to your topic
- Reread aloud for grammar & punctuation
Wednesday, April 16th
1. vocab: vehement & ardent (ADJ): enthusiastic, passionate
2. journal: What public figures have made an impression on you? Why? What is their public persona and how are they persuasive in their speech, appearance, & voice?
3. Watch: "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King
"On the Death of Martin Luther King" by Robert F Kennedy
**Write down phrases or public speaking techniques that are effective
4. Worktime:
- Watch/Listen to more "This I Believe" examples if needed
- Polish/embellish your piece to hand in top form TODAY - Ms. Rankin will edit
- Work on Independent Book Report: Independent Book Report Directions
A) Author Biography (in your own words - not copied and pasted, source included)
B) Literary Map (8 sections, 12-15 bullets per section for an A)
C) Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending/Creative Writing Response
D) 3/4 page summary of book
E) Original Cover Illustration
- Lord of the Flies Vocab List 1 sentences: link to words here
Homework: Independent Book Report: DUE MAY 5th - be prepared to show Ms. Rankin your LIT MAP (50 bullet point minimum), and 2 other pieces of your report in progress
Monday, April 21st
1. . vocab: gesticulation
2. journal: Public Speaking Techniques
3. Watch: Inaugural Speech "Yes We Can", by Obama
JFK & Malcolm X Speeches
4. Writing Workshop: FINAL DRAFT & PUBLISH ONLINE
A. Conference with Ms. Rankin
B. Complete Final Draft
C. Publish on you website under Essays Tab of English weebly
D. Publish your essay on the thisibelieve.com website
E. Scan in your past book reports and link your final essays to this section of your website
F. Rehearse your speech with a partner
Homework: 1. Notecards for Speech 2. Rehearse/Film "This I Believe Piece"
2. Independent Book Report
Wednesday, April 23rd
1. vocab: intuitive, integrity
2. Present "This I Believe" Pieces
Homework: 1. Rehearse/Prepare for Speech/Film
2. Independent Book Report
Friday, April 25th
1. vocab: proliferate, disseminate
2. Present "This I Believe" Pieces
Homework: Independent Book Report
Monday, April 28th
1. vocab: intrinsic, inherent, innate, inbred
2. Journal: Lord of The Flies Theme Statements
3. 4 corners: Public Speaking & Debate
Homework: 1. Lord of the Flies Vocab List 1
2. Independent Book Report
Wednesday, April 30th:
1. vocab: flummoxed, persnickety, obstinate
2. journal: A Day in the Life...Stuck on a Deserted Island
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 1
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1
Homework: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT #3 DUE MONDAY!!!
Monday, May 5th: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT DUE!!!
1. vocab: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 2 - p. 6 in packet
2. SAT vocab Activity - page 4 in packet
3. Vocab Charades
4. Quiz: Vocab Set 1, Figurative Language
5. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 - 2
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies Chapters 1 & 2 and complete writing activities in the packet for associated Chapters
Wednesday, May 7th
1. vocab: microcosm, ostracize, utopia
2. journal: Utopian Society
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 & 2, Vocab Set 2
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 3 & 4
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 3 & 4 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Friday, May 9th
1. vocab: dystopia
2. journal: Dystopian Society
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 3 & 4
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 5 & 6
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 5 & 6 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Monday, May 12th
1. vocab: transmute, metamorphosis, Vocab Set 3
2. journal: Characterization of a Character in Lord of The Flies
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 5 & 6
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 7 & 8
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 7 & 8 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Wednesday, May 14th
1. vocab: allegory, allegorical, stereotype character
2. journal: A Day in the Life of Lord of the Flies....
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 7 & 8
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 9-11
Homework: Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters 9- 11 and complete writing activity in the packet for associated chapters
Monday, May 19th
1. vocab: covert, ululation,
2. survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7PTGG7T
3. journal: Predict the end of the book
4. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 10 & 11
5. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 12 (FINISH BOOK!!!)
Homework:
1. Finish Reading Lord of the Flies chapters and complete writing activities in the packet for final chapter (COMPLETE PACKET!!!)
2. WRITE A 1-PAGE CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE BOOK:
- Discuss themes & author's intentions - how well did the author illustrate his themes/main points? Use the following: plot, setting, figurative language, characterization and character development, allegorical representations and their developments...
Wednesday, May 21st
1. vocab: assimilation
2. Discuss end of book/Check off PACKET COMPLETION
3. Read Evil Experiment Articles
4. Watch: The Wave
5. Journa1 page: What makes people evil?
Homework: Find and outside text that relates to the themes of Lord of the Flies & write a paragraph comparing the themes
Friday, May 23rd
1. Lord of the Flies Group Society Project
Homework: Final Self-Assessment of the year, due Wednesday, typed - 2 pages
Monday, May 26th - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28th - Final Self-Assessment & Journal DUE
1. Present Group Society Projects
2. Review: Vocab, Lit Terms & Lord of the Flies
3. Read: "Oh the Places you'll Go" by Dr. Seuss
Homework: Prepare for Final Exam, Study Guide for Lord of the Flies
Monday, June 2nd - Thursday June 5th
FINAL EXAM WEEK
Friday, June 6th - GRADUATION
*ALL students attend