Lessons and Homework - Semester 2
Monday, January 6th
1. Go over Quarter 1 Curriculum and Deadlines
2. vocab: ambiguity, irony (dramatic, verbal, situational)
3. journal: PLOT chart for a story that you know (in pairs)
4. Read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roal Dahl
- vocab p. 316 (Copy definitions)
- Read story p.317-325
HOMEWORK: Answer Questions: p. 326-327
Wednesday, January 8th
1. vocab: eloquent, articulate, tone, mood
2. Introduce Myth Writing Assignment Guidelines
3. journal: brainstorm bubble mindmap for Myth Project
4. Writing Workshop: Myth Assignment
A. Plot chart/outline for Myth Assignment
B. Take Notes (Research) from 3-5 credible sources
C. Write First Draft
D. Edit - Read ALOUD to hear grammatical structures
E. Embellish - Add adjectives
Change verbs to be more descriptive (walk -> stroll, meander, wander...)
Find synonyms in the thesaurus for more descriptive words
Add figurative language
HOMEWORK: COMPLETE FIRST DRAFT OF MYTH ASSIGNMENT (TYPED)
Friday, January 10th
1. vocab: exposition
2. Go over Edit & Revision Checklist, Rubrics
3. Writing Workshop: Myth Assignment
A. Plot chart (story)/outline (research) for Myth Assignment
B. Take Notes (Research) from 3-5 credible sources
C. Write First Draft
D. Edit - Read ALOUD to hear grammatical structures
E. Embellish - Add adjectives
Change verbs to be more descriptive (walk -> stroll, meander, wander...)
Find synonyms in the thesaurus for more descriptive words
Add figurative language
F. Go over rubric and edit & revision checklist
G. Peer Edit if time
H. Print out draft and hand in, with rubrics, checklist, outline, and notes attached
***HAND IN BEFORE THE END OF THE PERIOD!!!
HOMEWORK: Author Biography for your independent reading book
Monday, January 13th
1. vocab: tangible, intangible, palpable, tacit
2. Writing Conference with Ms. Rankin
3. Complete final draft of Myth and submit with all work attached
4. Complete an ilustration for extra credit
HOMEWORK: COMPLETE FINAL DRAFT OF MYTH ASSIGNMENT, due Wednesday at beginning of class
Wednesday, January 15th
1. vocab: "Most Dangerous Game" Vocab definitions and Sentences
2. journal: Villains
3. Read: "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
Homework:
1. Finish Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
2. Complete Lit Analysis Guide for the story
3. Alternate Ending/Additional Chapter for "The Most Dangerous Game"
Wednesday, January 22nd
1. vocab: static vs. dynamic characters, round vs. flat
2. journal: Villains: What makes a good villain? Examples?
3. Reading Questions "The Most Dangerous Game"
4. Go over "The Most Dangerous Game"
Homework: 1. Literary Map for Independent Book - Bring in with each section partially complete 2. Study Vocab Words for a quiz on Friday
Friday, January 24th
1. Quiz: Vocab words from Quarter 3
2. Notes on Film: Republic of Rome & Julius Caesar
Homework: Julius Caesar Vocab Worksheet 1
Monday, January 27th
1. vocab: pun, blank verse, prose, iambic pentameter, autobiography vs. biography
2. journal: A Day in the Life of a ________________ (free choice- 1st person)
3. Notes: Republic of Rome & Julius Caesar
Homework: Julius Caesar Vocab Worksheet 2
Wednesday, January 29th
1. vocab: tributaries, monologue, soliloquy, construe, portentous, prodigious, tyrant
2. quiz: Julius Caesar History
3. journal: Notes: Shakespeare's Biography
4. Read: Julius Caesar Act 1
Homework: Questions 1-5 for Act 1 of Julius Caesar, and identify the first 10 characters on the list. Continue to work on your Independent Book
Monday, February 3rd
1. vocab: indifferently, flourish, ghastly, folly, gravity
2. journal: Themes: Betrayal, Power, Pride, Honor, Friendship
3. Read: Julius Caesar Act 1 & 2
Homework: Act 2 Questions & Characters
Wednesday, February 5th
1. vocab: rabblement, caste, infirmity, rogue, insurrection, character foil
2. journal: Iambic Pentameter (write a few lines using Iambic Pentameter)
3. quiz: Shakespeare's Biography
4. Read: Julius Caesar Act 3
Homework: Act 2 Worksheet: All Questions
Friday, February 7th
1. vocab: humor, contrive, constancy, praetors, cumber, befall, censure, dignities
2. quiz: Character Types: Round, Flat, Static, Dynamic, Foil
3. Read: Julius Caesar Act 2 & 3
Homework: Act 2 Reading Questions
Wednesday, February 12th
1. vocab: aside, staging/blocking, rhetoric
2. journal: Notes on Persuasive Techniques: Ethos, Logos, Pathos
3. quiz: Julius Caesar Drama terms
4. Read: Julius Caesar Act 3 & 4
Homework: 1. Finish Reading Act 3 & complete Reading Questions & Worksheet
2. Study all vocab from this unit: link to online flash cards here: Quizlet
Wednesday, February 19th
1. vocab: cynic, valiant, omitted, marred, vesture
2. Vocab Quiz: JC Words
3. Read Play: Finish Act 3 & start Act 4
4. Review major motifs and characters from play, dramatic lit terms
Homework: Complete Act 3 Questions 1-13
Friday, February 21st
1.vocab: fervent, zeal, autonomy, autonomous
2. Read Act 4: JULIUS CAESAR
Homework: Julius Caesar Act 4 worksheet
2. Independent Book Report Due Friday
Monday, February 24th
1. vocab: stoic, consort, prosperity, adversity, tragic hero
2. videos: A. Schmoop Summary B. Brutus Characterization
3. journal: Characterize a character in the play
3. Finish Reading Julius Caesar
4. Complete Group Theme Poster: Theme Statement + 3 quotes + 3 vocab words + 1 picture
Homework: Work on Book Report, due Friday
2. Julius Caesar Act 5 worksheet
Wednesday, February 26th
Worktime: A. Group Theme Poster
B. Group and Individual Julius Caesar Projects
Homework: 1. Work on Book Report, due Friday
2. Julius Caesar Project
BOOK REPORT #2 DUE - FEBRUARY 28th
(links to directions under resources tab)
Monday, March 3rd
1. vocab: Drama Terms
2. Julius Caesar Open Book Test
3. Group Projects: Julius Caesar:
A> Theme & 3 Quotes to Illustrate
B> Historical & Modern Research on theme in real life
C> Reenact a scene from Julius Caesar illustrating themes (lines must be memorized)
D> Write and act out a modern scene that illustrates this theme
Homework: 1. Study Drama Terms
2. Get an new independent reading book
Wednesday, March 5th
1. vocab: extrapolate
2. Group Projects: Julius Caesar:
A> Theme & 3 Quotes to Illustrate
B> Historical & Modern Research on theme in real life
C> Reenact a scene from Julius Caesar illustrating themes (lines must be memorized)
D> Write and act out a modern scene that illustrates this theme
Friday, March 7th -
1. Group Worktime to work on JULIUS CAESAR PROJECT: Powerpoint, poster or video presentation for Wednesday, March 12th
A. Theme Statement and 3 Quotes from play to support that theme
B. Historical and Modern Research on this Theme from 3 credible sources
C. Reenact a scene from the play that illustrates this theme
D. Write a script and perform a modern version of this theme, with modern day characters
E. Everyone must act in at least one version & lines must be memorized. You may make a video or act in front of the class.
Monday, March 10th
Final Workday: Julius Caesar Projects
Wednesday, March 12th
1. Present Julius Caesar Projects
2. Homework: 5 paragraph ESSAY - Discuss how your theme of Julius Caesar can be seen in the play, throughout history, into modern day
Outline:
A. Intro: Background Info (Summarize the play & in terms of your theme) + Thesis (Across time, we can see that ............ theme statement from Group Project)
B. Body Paragraph 1: TS - In the play, Julius Caesar, the theme is illustrated through.....(followed by CDs from the play and CMs) & CS - restates thesis in new words
C. Body Paragraph 2: TS- In modern day, the theme is illustrated through....
(followed by CDs from modern day research and CMs) & CS - restates TS in new words
D. Body Paragraph 3: TS - This theme can also be seen in... (modern day example #2)
(followed by CDs from modern research & CMs) & CS - restates TS in new words
E. Conclusion: Restate thesis and summarize all points. Leave your reader with an idea about how to apply this theme to their own lives.
Monday, March 17th
1. vocab: amalgamation, conducive, toil,
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Quarter 3 & Julius Caesar Unit
3. Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project Introduction
- Brainstorm topics (mindmap), and choose 1 for your project
Homework: Take 2 pages of notes from 2 credible sources (complete credible source checklist for each source) on the topic you have chosen for your research (teen issue, country, or Decade of American History
Wednesday, March 19th
1. vocab: expository, poignant, proliferate, propagate, disseminate
2. journal: Brainstorm Topic Ideas
B. Outline for essay:
audience:
purpose:
thesis:
3 supporting points: A)
B)
C)
3. Credible Sources & Note-Taking
4. worktime: Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project
A. Outline
B. Take more notes (5 pages minimum from 4-5 credible sources)
C. Draft Paper
Homework: Complete your 5 total pages of notes from 4-5 credible sources & Begin drafting your essay
Friday, March 21st
1. vocab: cohesion, propensity
2. . quiz: credible sources, daily vocab
3. Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project:
A. Outline
B. Take more notes
C. Draft Paper
Homework: Completed First draft of paper due at start of class on Monday
Monday, March 24th
1. vocab: rebuttal
2. journal: Annotated Bibliography
3. Citing and Quoting, Referencing and Opposing, Bibliography
4. worktime: Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project
A. Peer Edit
B. Revise & Edit
C. Attach Annotated Bibliography to end of paper
D. Conference with Ms. Rankin
E. Final Draft of paper
Homework: Final draft of paper
Wednesday, March 26th
Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project DUE
Present Projects
END OF QUARTER - MARCH 28th
Monday, April 7th
1. vocab: creed, dogma, ideology, sympathize, empathize, emote,
2. journal: Mindmap: What do I believe in? What am I passionate about?
3. quiz: vocab & lit terms
4. Read: Examples of "This I Believe" Essays
Homework: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 1: Definitions and sentences
Work on independent book - due
Wednesday, April 9th
1. vocab: poignant, memoir, anecdote
2. journal: Mindmap Poignant Moments in your Life
3. quiz: Plot chart a poignant moment in your life
4. Read & Watch: Personal Essays: "This I Believe"
Friday, April 11th
1. vocab: existential, theoretical
2. journal: Quote Responses
3. quiz: vocab
4. Write: Outline for your "This I Believe" Essay
Homework: First Draft of Essay
Monday, April 14th
1. vocab: superlative, exude, compel, eminate, embody
2. journal: Top 5 Lists
3. Peer Edit4. 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"
Wednesday, April 16th
1. vocab: fastidious, vehement
2. 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
Homework: Complete final draft: Due Monday
Monday, April 21st
1. . vocab: gesticulation
2. journal: Public Speaking Techniques
3. Quiz: Vocab words
4. Watch: "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King
Homework: 1. Notecards for Speech 2. Rehearse/Film "This I Believe Piece"
Wednesday, April 23rd
1. vocab:
2. journal: Storytelling Techniques
3. quiz: Persuasive Speaking Techniques
4. Watch Speeches: Malcolm X, John F Kennedy, Obama
Homework: Rehearse/Prepare for Speech/Film
Friday, April 25th
1. vocab: intrinsic, intuitive
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Quarter 3
3. quiz: Lit Terms
4. Listen to/Watch: "This I Believe" Essays
Homework: Rehearse/Prepare for Speech/Film
Monday, April 28th
"This I Believe" Presentations
Homework: Lord of the Flies Vocab List 1
Wednesday, April 30th:
"This I Believe" Presentations
Homework: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT #3 DUE MONDAY!!!
Monday, May 5th: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT DUE!!!
1. vocab:
2. journal: Lord of the Flies Theme Statements
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 1
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 & 2
Wednesday, May 7th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 3 & 4
Friday, May 9th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 5 & 6
Monday, May 12th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 7 & 8
Wednesday, May 14th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 9 & 10
Monday, May 19th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 11 & 12 (FINISH BOOK!!!)
Wednesday, May 21st
1. vocab:
2. journal: Critical Review of Lord of the Flies
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 11 & 12
4. Discuss end of book
Homework: Read Evil Experiment Articles & Write 1 page: What makes people evil?
Friday, May 23rd
1. vocab:
2. Watch: The Wave
3. journal: Response: Why do people conform to the crowd?
4. Lord of the Flies Group Society ProjectHomework: Final Self-Assessment of the year, due Wednesday, typed - 2 pages
Monday, May 26th - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28th
Review: Vocab, Lit Terms & Lord of the Flies
Monday, June 2nd - Thursday June 5th
FINAL EXAM WEEK
Friday, June 6th - GRADUATION
*ALL students attend
1. Go over Quarter 1 Curriculum and Deadlines
2. vocab: ambiguity, irony (dramatic, verbal, situational)
3. journal: PLOT chart for a story that you know (in pairs)
4. Read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roal Dahl
- vocab p. 316 (Copy definitions)
- Read story p.317-325
HOMEWORK: Answer Questions: p. 326-327
Wednesday, January 8th
1. vocab: eloquent, articulate, tone, mood
2. Introduce Myth Writing Assignment Guidelines
3. journal: brainstorm bubble mindmap for Myth Project
4. Writing Workshop: Myth Assignment
A. Plot chart/outline for Myth Assignment
B. Take Notes (Research) from 3-5 credible sources
C. Write First Draft
D. Edit - Read ALOUD to hear grammatical structures
E. Embellish - Add adjectives
Change verbs to be more descriptive (walk -> stroll, meander, wander...)
Find synonyms in the thesaurus for more descriptive words
Add figurative language
HOMEWORK: COMPLETE FIRST DRAFT OF MYTH ASSIGNMENT (TYPED)
Friday, January 10th
1. vocab: exposition
2. Go over Edit & Revision Checklist, Rubrics
3. Writing Workshop: Myth Assignment
A. Plot chart (story)/outline (research) for Myth Assignment
B. Take Notes (Research) from 3-5 credible sources
C. Write First Draft
D. Edit - Read ALOUD to hear grammatical structures
E. Embellish - Add adjectives
Change verbs to be more descriptive (walk -> stroll, meander, wander...)
Find synonyms in the thesaurus for more descriptive words
Add figurative language
F. Go over rubric and edit & revision checklist
G. Peer Edit if time
H. Print out draft and hand in, with rubrics, checklist, outline, and notes attached
***HAND IN BEFORE THE END OF THE PERIOD!!!
HOMEWORK: Author Biography for your independent reading book
Monday, January 13th
1. vocab: tangible, intangible, palpable, tacit
2. Writing Conference with Ms. Rankin
3. Complete final draft of Myth and submit with all work attached
4. Complete an ilustration for extra credit
HOMEWORK: COMPLETE FINAL DRAFT OF MYTH ASSIGNMENT, due Wednesday at beginning of class
Wednesday, January 15th
1. vocab: "Most Dangerous Game" Vocab definitions and Sentences
2. journal: Villains
3. Read: "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
Homework:
1. Finish Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
2. Complete Lit Analysis Guide for the story
3. Alternate Ending/Additional Chapter for "The Most Dangerous Game"
Wednesday, January 22nd
1. vocab: static vs. dynamic characters, round vs. flat
2. journal: Villains: What makes a good villain? Examples?
3. Reading Questions "The Most Dangerous Game"
4. Go over "The Most Dangerous Game"
Homework: 1. Literary Map for Independent Book - Bring in with each section partially complete 2. Study Vocab Words for a quiz on Friday
Friday, January 24th
1. Quiz: Vocab words from Quarter 3
2. Notes on Film: Republic of Rome & Julius Caesar
Homework: Julius Caesar Vocab Worksheet 1
Monday, January 27th
1. vocab: pun, blank verse, prose, iambic pentameter, autobiography vs. biography
2. journal: A Day in the Life of a ________________ (free choice- 1st person)
3. Notes: Republic of Rome & Julius Caesar
Homework: Julius Caesar Vocab Worksheet 2
Wednesday, January 29th
1. vocab: tributaries, monologue, soliloquy, construe, portentous, prodigious, tyrant
2. quiz: Julius Caesar History
3. journal: Notes: Shakespeare's Biography
4. Read: Julius Caesar Act 1
Homework: Questions 1-5 for Act 1 of Julius Caesar, and identify the first 10 characters on the list. Continue to work on your Independent Book
Monday, February 3rd
1. vocab: indifferently, flourish, ghastly, folly, gravity
2. journal: Themes: Betrayal, Power, Pride, Honor, Friendship
3. Read: Julius Caesar Act 1 & 2
Homework: Act 2 Questions & Characters
Wednesday, February 5th
1. vocab: rabblement, caste, infirmity, rogue, insurrection, character foil
2. journal: Iambic Pentameter (write a few lines using Iambic Pentameter)
3. quiz: Shakespeare's Biography
4. Read: Julius Caesar Act 3
Homework: Act 2 Worksheet: All Questions
Friday, February 7th
1. vocab: humor, contrive, constancy, praetors, cumber, befall, censure, dignities
2. quiz: Character Types: Round, Flat, Static, Dynamic, Foil
3. Read: Julius Caesar Act 2 & 3
Homework: Act 2 Reading Questions
Wednesday, February 12th
1. vocab: aside, staging/blocking, rhetoric
2. journal: Notes on Persuasive Techniques: Ethos, Logos, Pathos
3. quiz: Julius Caesar Drama terms
4. Read: Julius Caesar Act 3 & 4
Homework: 1. Finish Reading Act 3 & complete Reading Questions & Worksheet
2. Study all vocab from this unit: link to online flash cards here: Quizlet
Wednesday, February 19th
1. vocab: cynic, valiant, omitted, marred, vesture
2. Vocab Quiz: JC Words
3. Read Play: Finish Act 3 & start Act 4
4. Review major motifs and characters from play, dramatic lit terms
Homework: Complete Act 3 Questions 1-13
Friday, February 21st
1.vocab: fervent, zeal, autonomy, autonomous
2. Read Act 4: JULIUS CAESAR
Homework: Julius Caesar Act 4 worksheet
2. Independent Book Report Due Friday
Monday, February 24th
1. vocab: stoic, consort, prosperity, adversity, tragic hero
2. videos: A. Schmoop Summary B. Brutus Characterization
3. journal: Characterize a character in the play
3. Finish Reading Julius Caesar
4. Complete Group Theme Poster: Theme Statement + 3 quotes + 3 vocab words + 1 picture
Homework: Work on Book Report, due Friday
2. Julius Caesar Act 5 worksheet
Wednesday, February 26th
Worktime: A. Group Theme Poster
B. Group and Individual Julius Caesar Projects
Homework: 1. Work on Book Report, due Friday
2. Julius Caesar Project
BOOK REPORT #2 DUE - FEBRUARY 28th
(links to directions under resources tab)
Monday, March 3rd
1. vocab: Drama Terms
2. Julius Caesar Open Book Test
3. Group Projects: Julius Caesar:
A> Theme & 3 Quotes to Illustrate
B> Historical & Modern Research on theme in real life
C> Reenact a scene from Julius Caesar illustrating themes (lines must be memorized)
D> Write and act out a modern scene that illustrates this theme
Homework: 1. Study Drama Terms
2. Get an new independent reading book
Wednesday, March 5th
1. vocab: extrapolate
2. Group Projects: Julius Caesar:
A> Theme & 3 Quotes to Illustrate
B> Historical & Modern Research on theme in real life
C> Reenact a scene from Julius Caesar illustrating themes (lines must be memorized)
D> Write and act out a modern scene that illustrates this theme
Friday, March 7th -
1. Group Worktime to work on JULIUS CAESAR PROJECT: Powerpoint, poster or video presentation for Wednesday, March 12th
A. Theme Statement and 3 Quotes from play to support that theme
B. Historical and Modern Research on this Theme from 3 credible sources
C. Reenact a scene from the play that illustrates this theme
D. Write a script and perform a modern version of this theme, with modern day characters
E. Everyone must act in at least one version & lines must be memorized. You may make a video or act in front of the class.
Monday, March 10th
Final Workday: Julius Caesar Projects
Wednesday, March 12th
1. Present Julius Caesar Projects
2. Homework: 5 paragraph ESSAY - Discuss how your theme of Julius Caesar can be seen in the play, throughout history, into modern day
Outline:
A. Intro: Background Info (Summarize the play & in terms of your theme) + Thesis (Across time, we can see that ............ theme statement from Group Project)
B. Body Paragraph 1: TS - In the play, Julius Caesar, the theme is illustrated through.....(followed by CDs from the play and CMs) & CS - restates thesis in new words
C. Body Paragraph 2: TS- In modern day, the theme is illustrated through....
(followed by CDs from modern day research and CMs) & CS - restates TS in new words
D. Body Paragraph 3: TS - This theme can also be seen in... (modern day example #2)
(followed by CDs from modern research & CMs) & CS - restates TS in new words
E. Conclusion: Restate thesis and summarize all points. Leave your reader with an idea about how to apply this theme to their own lives.
Monday, March 17th
1. vocab: amalgamation, conducive, toil,
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Quarter 3 & Julius Caesar Unit
3. Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project Introduction
- Brainstorm topics (mindmap), and choose 1 for your project
Homework: Take 2 pages of notes from 2 credible sources (complete credible source checklist for each source) on the topic you have chosen for your research (teen issue, country, or Decade of American History
Wednesday, March 19th
1. vocab: expository, poignant, proliferate, propagate, disseminate
2. journal: Brainstorm Topic Ideas
B. Outline for essay:
audience:
purpose:
thesis:
3 supporting points: A)
B)
C)
3. Credible Sources & Note-Taking
4. worktime: Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project
A. Outline
B. Take more notes (5 pages minimum from 4-5 credible sources)
C. Draft Paper
Homework: Complete your 5 total pages of notes from 4-5 credible sources & Begin drafting your essay
Friday, March 21st
1. vocab: cohesion, propensity
2. . quiz: credible sources, daily vocab
3. Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project:
A. Outline
B. Take more notes
C. Draft Paper
Homework: Completed First draft of paper due at start of class on Monday
Monday, March 24th
1. vocab: rebuttal
2. journal: Annotated Bibliography
3. Citing and Quoting, Referencing and Opposing, Bibliography
4. worktime: Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project
A. Peer Edit
B. Revise & Edit
C. Attach Annotated Bibliography to end of paper
D. Conference with Ms. Rankin
E. Final Draft of paper
Homework: Final draft of paper
Wednesday, March 26th
Decades or Country or Teen Issue Research Project DUE
Present Projects
END OF QUARTER - MARCH 28th
Monday, April 7th
1. vocab: creed, dogma, ideology, sympathize, empathize, emote,
2. journal: Mindmap: What do I believe in? What am I passionate about?
3. quiz: vocab & lit terms
4. Read: Examples of "This I Believe" Essays
Homework: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 1: Definitions and sentences
Work on independent book - due
Wednesday, April 9th
1. vocab: poignant, memoir, anecdote
2. journal: Mindmap Poignant Moments in your Life
3. quiz: Plot chart a poignant moment in your life
4. Read & Watch: Personal Essays: "This I Believe"
Friday, April 11th
1. vocab: existential, theoretical
2. journal: Quote Responses
3. quiz: vocab
4. Write: Outline for your "This I Believe" Essay
Homework: First Draft of Essay
Monday, April 14th
1. vocab: superlative, exude, compel, eminate, embody
2. journal: Top 5 Lists
3. Peer Edit4. 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"
Wednesday, April 16th
1. vocab: fastidious, vehement
2. 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
Homework: Complete final draft: Due Monday
Monday, April 21st
1. . vocab: gesticulation
2. journal: Public Speaking Techniques
3. Quiz: Vocab words
4. Watch: "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King
Homework: 1. Notecards for Speech 2. Rehearse/Film "This I Believe Piece"
Wednesday, April 23rd
1. vocab:
2. journal: Storytelling Techniques
3. quiz: Persuasive Speaking Techniques
4. Watch Speeches: Malcolm X, John F Kennedy, Obama
Homework: Rehearse/Prepare for Speech/Film
Friday, April 25th
1. vocab: intrinsic, intuitive
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Quarter 3
3. quiz: Lit Terms
4. Listen to/Watch: "This I Believe" Essays
Homework: Rehearse/Prepare for Speech/Film
Monday, April 28th
"This I Believe" Presentations
Homework: Lord of the Flies Vocab List 1
Wednesday, April 30th:
"This I Believe" Presentations
Homework: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT #3 DUE MONDAY!!!
Monday, May 5th: INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT DUE!!!
1. vocab:
2. journal: Lord of the Flies Theme Statements
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Vocab Set 1
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 1 & 2
Wednesday, May 7th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 3 & 4
Friday, May 9th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 5 & 6
Monday, May 12th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 7 & 8
Wednesday, May 14th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 9 & 10
Monday, May 19th
1. vocab:
2. journal:
3. Quiz:
4. Read: Lord of the Flies Ch. 11 & 12 (FINISH BOOK!!!)
Wednesday, May 21st
1. vocab:
2. journal: Critical Review of Lord of the Flies
3. Quiz: Lord of the Flies Ch. 11 & 12
4. Discuss end of book
Homework: Read Evil Experiment Articles & Write 1 page: What makes people evil?
Friday, May 23rd
1. vocab:
2. Watch: The Wave
3. journal: Response: Why do people conform to the crowd?
4. Lord of the Flies Group Society ProjectHomework: Final Self-Assessment of the year, due Wednesday, typed - 2 pages
Monday, May 26th - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28th
Review: Vocab, Lit Terms & Lord of the Flies
Monday, June 2nd - Thursday June 5th
FINAL EXAM WEEK
Friday, June 6th - GRADUATION
*ALL students attend