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Study Guide for Exam
Independent Book Report #2: DUE Friday, FEBRUARY 28th, 2014
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18th: FINAL EXAM - 4th PERIOD ONLY
10:45-12:45
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16th: FINAL EXAM - 1st PERIOD CLASS ONLY
8:30-10:30
Friday, December 13th
1. vocab: beguiling, merit, aspiration, vanity
2. journal: Critical Review of Greek Mythology Book
3. Quiz: Greek Mythology Concepts
4. Review: Greek Myths: FINAL SEMESTER EXAM PREP
Homework: 1. Study for exam Study Guide for Exam
2. Complete Self-Assessment and Journal to hand in on day of Exam
Wednesday, December 11th
1. vocab: derivation, derive, retention
2. journal: Final Self-Assessment
3. Study Guide for Exam
Review Vocabulary & Essay Topics for Exam
4. Read: Greek Myths: Midas, Pygmalion
Homework: Complete Reading to page 204 of Greek Myth Book & Add bullet points
Monday, December 9th
1. vocab: derivation & Greek Mythology Vocab Set 5
2. journal: Heroes: What makes a hero? Who are heroes in your life? History?
3. Go over: "Theseus" & "Daedalus"
4. Read: Greek Myths: Atalanta
Homework: Read Atalanta & Complete Reading Guide (to page 190 of Greek Myth Book)
Wednesday, December 4th
1. vocab: Greek Myth Vocab Set 4
2. journal: Create a god or mythical character
3. Go over "Perseus"
4. Read: Greek Myths: "Theseus"
Homework: Complete Reading to page 171 of Greek Myth Book & Complete Reading Guide
Monday, December 2nd
1. vocab: Greek Myth Vocab Set 3
2. journal: Characterize a God OR Explain how Greek Myths explain Ancient Greek Culture
3. Go over Greek Myths: Orpheus, Narcissus and Echo, Eros and Psyche
4. Read: Greek Myths: "Perseus "
Homework: Read "Perseus" and complete Perseus Reading Guide
Monday, November 25th
1. vocab: Greek Myth Vocab Set 3
2. journal: Write Characterization/Greeks Explain Life Paragraph using T-chart
3. Quiz: Greek Gods
4. Read: Greek Myths: Orpheus, Narcissus and Echo, Eros and Psyche
Homework: Complete Reading: Orpheus, Eros & Psyche, & Arion Write bullet points about each new character
Friday, November 22nd
1. Greek Mythology Vocab List 2
2. Go over Artemis & Apollo
3. Read: Greek Myths: Prometheus, Pandora, Phaethon
Homework: 1. Complete Reading to page 73 (Prometheus, Pandora, and Phaethon) of Greek Myth Book & Write bullet points about each new character
Wenesday, November 20th
1. vocab: taboo, immortal, malevolent, benevolent
2. journal: Growing up in Ancient Greece: A Day in the Life (Imagine that you are growing up in Ancient Greek Times. Describe what life is like from your point of view.)
3. Quiz: Greek Mythology Vocab Set 1
4. Read: Greek Myths: Artemis & Apollo
Homework: Complete Reading to page 52 of Greek Myth Book & Write 3 bullet points about each god - study these for a quiz on this gods
Monday, November 18th
1. vocab: intrigue, infidelity, instigate, domain
2. journal: Mythologies from Around the World
3. Quiz: Greek Mythology Vocab Etymology
4. Read to end of Page 31 in Greek Myth book and complete reading guide
1. vocab: intrigue, infidelity, instigate, domain
2. journal: Mythologies from Around the World
3. Quiz: Greek Mythology Vocab Etymology
4. Read to end of Page 31 in Greek Myth book and complete reading guide
Wednesday, November 13th
1. vocab: sociology, cultural context
2. Journal: Sociology: How does society affect individual behavior? Give examples.
3. Cultural context of Greek Mythology: Ancient Greece
4. Read Greek Mythology: Introduction & Zeus
5. Quiz: 5 things you learned today
Homework: Vocabulary List 1: Greek Mythology: Definitions & Sentences
Friday, November 7th
1. vocab: fruition, plethora
2. Work Period:
1. Peer Edit Essay
2. Revise, Edit with Checklist and Rubric
3. Conference with Ms. Rankin
4. Print out Essay and hand in final draft
5. Work on next Independent Reading Project or Vocab list 1 for Greek Mythology
Homework: Complete essay final draft and email to [email protected]
1. vocab: sociology, cultural context
2. Journal: Sociology: How does society affect individual behavior? Give examples.
3. Cultural context of Greek Mythology: Ancient Greece
4. Read Greek Mythology: Introduction & Zeus
5. Quiz: 5 things you learned today
Homework: Vocabulary List 1: Greek Mythology: Definitions & Sentences
Friday, November 7th
1. vocab: fruition, plethora
2. Work Period:
1. Peer Edit Essay
2. Revise, Edit with Checklist and Rubric
3. Conference with Ms. Rankin
4. Print out Essay and hand in final draft
5. Work on next Independent Reading Project or Vocab list 1 for Greek Mythology
Homework: Complete essay final draft and email to [email protected]
Wednesday, November 6th
1. vocab: claim, assert, contend
2. journal: Credible Sources
3. Using Facts in Research & Works Cited (list all sources at the end of your paper, with
footnotes after each fact)
4. Finding Facts to justify arguments
5. Worktime:
1. Add 2 facts to each of the 3 body paragraphs (minimum 6 facts)
2. Create Works Cited List at the end of your Essay
3. Peer Edit Essay
4. Revise, Edit, Final Draft
Homework: Complete Second Draft with all facts added, all parts of essay complete
Monday, November 4th
1. vocab: a. manifestation b. essential c. essence d. paraphrase
2. Journal: He says... I say...
3. Analysis of Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt"
- Essential Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree with Ray Bradbury's ideas presented in "The Veldt" about the effect of technology on humans?
- Outline
- Write first draft of essay
Homework: Complete first draft of essay
Charts: Themes and Examples from "The Veldt" and today
Themes and Examples 1
Themes and Examples 2
Chart: Pros/Cons of Technology
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 1
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 2
Essay example
ESSAY OUTLINE:
- Introduction:
A)introduce story (title and author)
B) summarize background and main idea of story
C) State Thesis (answer essential question)
- Body Paragraph 1: THEME 1
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
-Body Paragraph 2: THEME 2
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
-Body Paragraph 3: THEME 3
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from inline sources
-Conclusion:
A) Restate thesis in new words, with added information
B) Summarize all arguments
C) Leave the reader with something to think about
Wednesday, October 30th
1. vocab: a. exemplify b. conjecture c. conjunction
2. journal: Pros and Cons of Technology
3. Technology Discussion & Notes
4. Quiz: TS, CD, CM, CS
5. Peer Edit Characterization Paragraph
Homework: Description of a Setting: Creating the Bedroom of your Dreams
Monday, October 28th
1. vocab: a. analysis b. evaluation c. synthesis
2. journal: Themes in "The Veldt" as seen in the story and today
3. Chart: Themes in "The Veldt" as seen in the story and today
Homework: Characterization Paragraph of a character in "The Veldt"
(TS. CD. CM. CD. CM. CD. CM. CS.)
Friday, October 25th
LAST DAY OF QUARTER!!!
1. vocab: a. eminate b. essential
2. Hand in all work
3. Conference with Ms. Rankin & WORK PERIOD
Worktime:
Utopia Description & Illustration (extra credit)
Book Report
Mandala Project
ANY OVERDUE WORK
Homework: Find a new independent reading book
Wednesday, October 23rd
1. vocab: a. sensitize/desensitize c. sensory
2. journal: Self-Assessment of the Quarter & HAND IN JOURNAL
2. Journal Entry: Self-Assessment of the Quarter:
A. What grade do you deserve for this Quarter’s English work? Justify with examples. Discuss attendance, vocabulary, journal, classwork, quizzes, homework, projects (Mandala and Book Report). What did you do well? What do you need to improve? How can you improve this next quarter?
B. Other classes? Successes, challenges, goals?
3. Worktime:
- Book Report (summary, illustration, critical reviews, bio of author, additional chapter/alternate ending, literary map with 8 sections of bullet points)
- Mandala Project (Sun & Shadow Paragraphs, Illustration, Poem)
- ANY OVERDUE WORK
Homework: Book Report, all work from quarter due by Friday!!!
Monday, October 21st
1. vocab:
2. VOCAB TEST: Daily Vocab Words
3. Finish Reading "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
4. Create your Utopia: Describe using Imagery: Adjectives, Figurative Language, and sensory details
Homework: work on your independent book report
& STUDY DAILY VOCABULARY FOR A TEST ON MONDAY!!
1. vocab: claim, assert, contend
2. journal: Credible Sources
3. Using Facts in Research & Works Cited (list all sources at the end of your paper, with
footnotes after each fact)
4. Finding Facts to justify arguments
5. Worktime:
1. Add 2 facts to each of the 3 body paragraphs (minimum 6 facts)
2. Create Works Cited List at the end of your Essay
3. Peer Edit Essay
4. Revise, Edit, Final Draft
Homework: Complete Second Draft with all facts added, all parts of essay complete
Monday, November 4th
1. vocab: a. manifestation b. essential c. essence d. paraphrase
2. Journal: He says... I say...
3. Analysis of Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt"
- Essential Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree with Ray Bradbury's ideas presented in "The Veldt" about the effect of technology on humans?
- Outline
- Write first draft of essay
Homework: Complete first draft of essay
Charts: Themes and Examples from "The Veldt" and today
Themes and Examples 1
Themes and Examples 2
Chart: Pros/Cons of Technology
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 1
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 2
Essay example
ESSAY OUTLINE:
- Introduction:
A)introduce story (title and author)
B) summarize background and main idea of story
C) State Thesis (answer essential question)
- Body Paragraph 1: THEME 1
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
-Body Paragraph 2: THEME 2
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
-Body Paragraph 3: THEME 3
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from inline sources
-Conclusion:
A) Restate thesis in new words, with added information
B) Summarize all arguments
C) Leave the reader with something to think about
Wednesday, October 30th
1. vocab: a. exemplify b. conjecture c. conjunction
2. journal: Pros and Cons of Technology
3. Technology Discussion & Notes
4. Quiz: TS, CD, CM, CS
5. Peer Edit Characterization Paragraph
Homework: Description of a Setting: Creating the Bedroom of your Dreams
Monday, October 28th
1. vocab: a. analysis b. evaluation c. synthesis
2. journal: Themes in "The Veldt" as seen in the story and today
3. Chart: Themes in "The Veldt" as seen in the story and today
Homework: Characterization Paragraph of a character in "The Veldt"
(TS. CD. CM. CD. CM. CD. CM. CS.)
Friday, October 25th
LAST DAY OF QUARTER!!!
1. vocab: a. eminate b. essential
2. Hand in all work
3. Conference with Ms. Rankin & WORK PERIOD
Worktime:
Utopia Description & Illustration (extra credit)
Book Report
Mandala Project
ANY OVERDUE WORK
Homework: Find a new independent reading book
Wednesday, October 23rd
1. vocab: a. sensitize/desensitize c. sensory
2. journal: Self-Assessment of the Quarter & HAND IN JOURNAL
2. Journal Entry: Self-Assessment of the Quarter:
A. What grade do you deserve for this Quarter’s English work? Justify with examples. Discuss attendance, vocabulary, journal, classwork, quizzes, homework, projects (Mandala and Book Report). What did you do well? What do you need to improve? How can you improve this next quarter?
B. Other classes? Successes, challenges, goals?
3. Worktime:
- Book Report (summary, illustration, critical reviews, bio of author, additional chapter/alternate ending, literary map with 8 sections of bullet points)
- Mandala Project (Sun & Shadow Paragraphs, Illustration, Poem)
- ANY OVERDUE WORK
Homework: Book Report, all work from quarter due by Friday!!!
Monday, October 21st
1. vocab:
2. VOCAB TEST: Daily Vocab Words
3. Finish Reading "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
4. Create your Utopia: Describe using Imagery: Adjectives, Figurative Language, and sensory details
Homework: work on your independent book report
& STUDY DAILY VOCABULARY FOR A TEST ON MONDAY!!
Wednesday, October 16th
1. vocab: a. veldt b. jaunt
2. journal: How do you imagine the future? What is science fiction?
3. Quiz: Examples of Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Extended Metaphor, Hyperhole, Litote
4. Read "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
5. Adjectives, Imagery using figurative language
Homework: work on your independent book report
& STUDY DAILY VOCABULARY FOR A TEST ON MONDAY!!
1. vocab: a. veldt b. jaunt
2. journal: How do you imagine the future? What is science fiction?
3. Quiz: Examples of Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Extended Metaphor, Hyperhole, Litote
4. Read "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
5. Adjectives, Imagery using figurative language
Homework: work on your independent book report
& STUDY DAILY VOCABULARY FOR A TEST ON MONDAY!!
Monday, October 14th
1. vocab: a. allusion b. arbitrary c.
2. Mandala Illustration
3. Mandala Poem: Extended Metaphor
4. Worktime -
A. FINISH FINAL DRAFTS OF SUN AND SHADOW PARAGRAPHS
B. Mandala Illustration
C. Mandala Poem
Homework: Finish Mandala Illustration and Poem
1. vocab: a. allusion b. arbitrary c.
2. Mandala Illustration
3. Mandala Poem: Extended Metaphor
4. Worktime -
A. FINISH FINAL DRAFTS OF SUN AND SHADOW PARAGRAPHS
B. Mandala Illustration
C. Mandala Poem
Homework: Finish Mandala Illustration and Poem
Friday, October 11th
1. vocab: a. cohesive
2. Edit Sun & Shadow Paragraphs, Final Drafts handed in
3. Mandala Illustration
Homework: Final Drafts of Sun and Shadow Paragraphs if not complete; Read independent reading book (Book Projects due 10/25 or 10/18 for extra credit)
1. vocab: a. cohesive
2. Edit Sun & Shadow Paragraphs, Final Drafts handed in
3. Mandala Illustration
Homework: Final Drafts of Sun and Shadow Paragraphs if not complete; Read independent reading book (Book Projects due 10/25 or 10/18 for extra credit)
Wednesday, October 9th
1. vocab: a. facet b. facade
2. Journal: Different Facets of My Personality: Who am I in different situations, environments, moods? Give examples.
3. Shadow Side of Self- Instructions and Examples
4. Complete Chart (antonym of Sun adjective & symbol to fit ADJ)
5. Write Shadow Paragraphs
Homework: Complete Shadow Paragraphs (The other aspects of yourself)
Monday, October 7th
1. vocab: depict, portray, synonymous
2. journal: Figurative Description of Classroom: Similes, Metaphors, Adjectives
3. Quiz: Figurative Language
4. Mandala Project
5. Complete left 2 columns of chart and begin Sun Paragraphs
Homework: Write your Sun Paragraphs: 5 Paragraphs comparing yourself to an animal, plant, color, gem/mineral, and element. (3 sentences per paragraph)
Wednesday, October 2nd
1. vocab: alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, personification
2. journal: notes on Poetry Explication
3. Poetry Explication: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Homework: Poetry Explication: Birches by Robert Frost
Monday, September 30th
1. vocab: embellish, inquiry
2. Go over Dead Poets Worksheets
3. Quiz: Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb
4. Review Characterization Paragraph
5. Complete all Dead Poets Worksheets
Homework: Compete Self-Portrait Poetry Worksheet; Haiku, and Forest Poem
Wednesday, September 26th
1. vocab: complacency
verse
stanza
allusion
metaphor
2. journal: What is good about conforming to a group? What is good about individuating? Give examples. Are you part of any clubs? groups?
**Relate these ideas to the film.
3. Film: Dead Poet's Society
4. Discussion & Go over answers
Homework: Write your own creative poem about life from your eyes right now
Monday, September 24th
1. vocab: explication
2. Film: Dead Poet's Society
Homework: Poem explication: Explain the deeper meanings and symbolisms in the two poems: O Captain my Captain and To the Virgins to Make Much of Time
Wednesday, September 18th
1. vocab: thesis, justification
2. Journal: Characterization Notes
- direct characterization vs. indirect characterization
- Indirect Characterization:
-> thoughts, actions, appearance, speech, what others say about person
3. Quiz: TS, CD, CM, CS, "Prey"
4. Characterization Packet
Homework: Write a characterization of a made-up character based on an attribute given to you in class. Paint us a picture of this character using all 5 types of characterization.
Monday, September 16th
1. vocab: A) attribute B) trait C) characteristic
2. Journal: Characterize someone you know. Describe their personality & give examples. What kind of person are they? What makes them this kind of a person?
3. Characterization in "Prey"
4. Essay structure: TS. CD. CM. CD. CM. CD. CM. CS.
Homework: Write a characterization of a character in your story based on 3 concrete details from your book. (1.TS (topic sentence) 2.CD (concrete detail/fact) 3.CM (commentary, explanation of how that fact relates to TS) 4.CD 5.CM 6.CD 7.CM 8.CS)
Friday, September 13th
1. vocab: A) characterization B) inference C) concrete detail D) commentary
2. "Prey" Discussion
3. Quiz: denotation vs. connotation
4. Characterization in "Prey"
Homework: Work on your Independent Reading Book and Lit Map
Wednesday, September 11th
1. vocab: denotation vs. connotation (N)
2. Journal: brainstorm synonymous words that have differing connotations
3. Quiz: context
4. Connotations in text
5. Finish Reading "Prey"
6. "Prey" Discussion
Homework: 1. Write an insightful response to what is really going on in Prey
Monday, September 9th
1. vocab: A) individuate (v.) individuation (n.) B) conform (v) C) adhere
2. Journal: Me: What do I like? What do I love? What challenges me? What disgusts me? What makes me laugh really hard? What are my best skills? What makes me unique/individual? Why is it important to be an individual?
3. Quiz: Subjective vs Objective; Figurative vs. Literal; Synonym, Homonym, Antonym
4. Prey Vocabulary
5. Read Short Story: Prey by George Mathison
Homework: Connotation Worksheet
Wednesday, September 4th
1. vocab: A) literal vs. figurative (Adj) B) virtue (N); virtuous (Adj) connotation (N)
2. Journal: Brainstorm Figurative Language Examples
3. Quiz: Syllabus, Procedures, Vocabulary
4. Independent Book Report Instructions, Lit Map Instructions
Homework: 1. Read your independent book 20 minutes each day
2. Start the Lit Map for your independent book - fill out a few bullet points in each section
Friday, August 30th
1. vocab words: A) objective (N) B) insightful
C: types of words: synonym, homonym, antonym
2. Journal: Goals:
4. Finish Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Start reading your independent reading book
Wednesday, August 28th
1. vocab words: A. perspective B. symbolism C. subjective D. objective (Adj) E. connotation
2. Journal Entry:
Homework: Bring in an independent reading book of your choice for your first independent reading project. It should be something that you will enjoy reading. It can be a graphic novel, fiction or non-fiction...talk to me if you need help finding a book.
Monday, August 26th
1. vocab words: A. novel B. alliteration
2. Journals and folders, daily procedures, exit ticket instructions, syllabus
3. Scavenger Hunt - Room Resources
Homework: 1. Bring in Collage materials for next class (magazines, art, photos, poetry...)
2. Syllabus Signed and Read
3. Online School Forms and Emergency form
1. vocab: a. facet b. facade
2. Journal: Different Facets of My Personality: Who am I in different situations, environments, moods? Give examples.
3. Shadow Side of Self- Instructions and Examples
4. Complete Chart (antonym of Sun adjective & symbol to fit ADJ)
5. Write Shadow Paragraphs
Homework: Complete Shadow Paragraphs (The other aspects of yourself)
Monday, October 7th
1. vocab: depict, portray, synonymous
2. journal: Figurative Description of Classroom: Similes, Metaphors, Adjectives
3. Quiz: Figurative Language
4. Mandala Project
5. Complete left 2 columns of chart and begin Sun Paragraphs
Homework: Write your Sun Paragraphs: 5 Paragraphs comparing yourself to an animal, plant, color, gem/mineral, and element. (3 sentences per paragraph)
Wednesday, October 2nd
1. vocab: alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, personification
2. journal: notes on Poetry Explication
3. Poetry Explication: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Homework: Poetry Explication: Birches by Robert Frost
Monday, September 30th
1. vocab: embellish, inquiry
2. Go over Dead Poets Worksheets
3. Quiz: Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb
4. Review Characterization Paragraph
5. Complete all Dead Poets Worksheets
Homework: Compete Self-Portrait Poetry Worksheet; Haiku, and Forest Poem
Wednesday, September 26th
1. vocab: complacency
verse
stanza
allusion
metaphor
2. journal: What is good about conforming to a group? What is good about individuating? Give examples. Are you part of any clubs? groups?
**Relate these ideas to the film.
3. Film: Dead Poet's Society
4. Discussion & Go over answers
Homework: Write your own creative poem about life from your eyes right now
Monday, September 24th
1. vocab: explication
2. Film: Dead Poet's Society
Homework: Poem explication: Explain the deeper meanings and symbolisms in the two poems: O Captain my Captain and To the Virgins to Make Much of Time
Wednesday, September 18th
1. vocab: thesis, justification
2. Journal: Characterization Notes
- direct characterization vs. indirect characterization
- Indirect Characterization:
-> thoughts, actions, appearance, speech, what others say about person
3. Quiz: TS, CD, CM, CS, "Prey"
4. Characterization Packet
Homework: Write a characterization of a made-up character based on an attribute given to you in class. Paint us a picture of this character using all 5 types of characterization.
Monday, September 16th
1. vocab: A) attribute B) trait C) characteristic
2. Journal: Characterize someone you know. Describe their personality & give examples. What kind of person are they? What makes them this kind of a person?
3. Characterization in "Prey"
4. Essay structure: TS. CD. CM. CD. CM. CD. CM. CS.
Homework: Write a characterization of a character in your story based on 3 concrete details from your book. (1.TS (topic sentence) 2.CD (concrete detail/fact) 3.CM (commentary, explanation of how that fact relates to TS) 4.CD 5.CM 6.CD 7.CM 8.CS)
Friday, September 13th
1. vocab: A) characterization B) inference C) concrete detail D) commentary
2. "Prey" Discussion
3. Quiz: denotation vs. connotation
4. Characterization in "Prey"
Homework: Work on your Independent Reading Book and Lit Map
Wednesday, September 11th
1. vocab: denotation vs. connotation (N)
2. Journal: brainstorm synonymous words that have differing connotations
3. Quiz: context
4. Connotations in text
5. Finish Reading "Prey"
6. "Prey" Discussion
Homework: 1. Write an insightful response to what is really going on in Prey
Monday, September 9th
1. vocab: A) individuate (v.) individuation (n.) B) conform (v) C) adhere
2. Journal: Me: What do I like? What do I love? What challenges me? What disgusts me? What makes me laugh really hard? What are my best skills? What makes me unique/individual? Why is it important to be an individual?
3. Quiz: Subjective vs Objective; Figurative vs. Literal; Synonym, Homonym, Antonym
4. Prey Vocabulary
5. Read Short Story: Prey by George Mathison
Homework: Connotation Worksheet
Wednesday, September 4th
1. vocab: A) literal vs. figurative (Adj) B) virtue (N); virtuous (Adj) connotation (N)
2. Journal: Brainstorm Figurative Language Examples
3. Quiz: Syllabus, Procedures, Vocabulary
4. Independent Book Report Instructions, Lit Map Instructions
Homework: 1. Read your independent book 20 minutes each day
2. Start the Lit Map for your independent book - fill out a few bullet points in each section
Friday, August 30th
1. vocab words: A) objective (N) B) insightful
C: types of words: synonym, homonym, antonym
2. Journal: Goals:
- 2 goals for reading
- 2 goals for writing
- 2 goals for public speaking
- 2 goals for academic year
- 2 goals for life
4. Finish Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Start reading your independent reading book
Wednesday, August 28th
1. vocab words: A. perspective B. symbolism C. subjective D. objective (Adj) E. connotation
2. Journal Entry:
- Subjective vs. Objective: What subjects/ideas are subjective and objective?
Homework: Bring in an independent reading book of your choice for your first independent reading project. It should be something that you will enjoy reading. It can be a graphic novel, fiction or non-fiction...talk to me if you need help finding a book.
Monday, August 26th
1. vocab words: A. novel B. alliteration
2. Journals and folders, daily procedures, exit ticket instructions, syllabus
3. Scavenger Hunt - Room Resources
Homework: 1. Bring in Collage materials for next class (magazines, art, photos, poetry...)
2. Syllabus Signed and Read
3. Online School Forms and Emergency form