Objective: SWBAT edit and revise their compare/contrast essays using the "Editing Checklist" as a guide.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Review expectations for compare/contrast essay
2) Finish composing your rough draft for your compare/contrast essay.
3) Begin editing/revising your essay using your "Editing Checklist" as a guide. Make sure you are able to check off all FIFTEEN items on the list before submitting your final copy on MONDAY.
***NOTE: If Ms. Winberg see's you sitting in your seat without your essay, she will find something else for you to work on!!!***
Exit Slip: Describe any last minute questions/concerns you have about your compare/contrast essay or Unit Test on Monday.
Homework: Study for Monday's Unit Test!!! Your final copy for your compare/contrast essay is due MONDAY!!!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Thursday, February 28
Objective: SWBAT review conflict and characterization for Unit Test #1. SWBAT begin editing and revising their compare/contrast essays using an Editing Checklist as a guide.
Do-Now: Without using your notes, provide an example for each of the main types of conflict: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, and Man vs. Machine. You should have a total of FOUR examples.
Today: 1) Complete Unit Test #1 Review Part 2
2) Go over Unit Test #1 Review Part 2
3) Begin editing/revising your essay using the "Editing Checklist" as a guideline.
Exit Slip: What questions do you have about conflict or characterization?
Homework: Unit Test #1 on MONDAY. Final copy of compare/contrast essay due MONDAY.
Do-Now: Without using your notes, provide an example for each of the main types of conflict: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, and Man vs. Machine. You should have a total of FOUR examples.
Today: 1) Complete Unit Test #1 Review Part 2
2) Go over Unit Test #1 Review Part 2
3) Begin editing/revising your essay using the "Editing Checklist" as a guideline.
Exit Slip: What questions do you have about conflict or characterization?
Homework: Unit Test #1 on MONDAY. Final copy of compare/contrast essay due MONDAY.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Wednesday, February 27
Objective: SWBAT review foreshadowing
and plot for their Unit Test on “The Most Dangerous Game.” SWBAT finish composing roughs draft for their compare/contrast essays.
Do-Now: WITHOUT using your notes, try to draw and label a plot pyramid. HINT: A plot pyramid has SEVEN points.
Today: 1) Complete Review #1 for Unit Test #1
2) Go over Review #1
3) Continue working on your compare/contrast essay. You should have your rough draft completed by the end of class today.
Exit Slip: List any questions you have concerning plot/foreshadowing, as well as any questions you have about plot/foreshadowing in "The Most Dangerous Game."
Homework: Finish the rough draft of your compare/contrast essay. We will be editing your essay starting TOMORROW. Unit Test #1 will be on MONDAY. The final copy of your compare/contrast essay is due MONDAY.
Do-Now: WITHOUT using your notes, try to draw and label a plot pyramid. HINT: A plot pyramid has SEVEN points.
Today: 1) Complete Review #1 for Unit Test #1
2) Go over Review #1
3) Continue working on your compare/contrast essay. You should have your rough draft completed by the end of class today.
Exit Slip: List any questions you have concerning plot/foreshadowing, as well as any questions you have about plot/foreshadowing in "The Most Dangerous Game."
Homework: Finish the rough draft of your compare/contrast essay. We will be editing your essay starting TOMORROW. Unit Test #1 will be on MONDAY. The final copy of your compare/contrast essay is due MONDAY.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Tuesday, February 26
Objective: SWBAT compose a rough
draft for their compare/contrast essays using the grading rubric as a guide.
Do-Now: What similarities have you noticed between "The Hunger Games" and "The Most Dangerous Game?" Differences? Explain.
Today: 1) Finish watching "The Hunger Games" and complete compare/contrast chart.
2) Review a sample compare/contrast essay.
3) Begin your rough draft for your compare/contrast essay. ***Make sure to DOUBLE SPACE*** Use the grading rubric to ensure your essay has the necessary elements to receive a high grade.
Exit Slip: What strengths did the sample compare/contrast essay have that you will try to emulate in your essay? Explain.
Homework: Final copy of compare/contrast essay due MONDAY. Unit Test #1 on MONDAY.
Do-Now: What similarities have you noticed between "The Hunger Games" and "The Most Dangerous Game?" Differences? Explain.
Today: 1) Finish watching "The Hunger Games" and complete compare/contrast chart.
2) Review a sample compare/contrast essay.
3) Begin your rough draft for your compare/contrast essay. ***Make sure to DOUBLE SPACE*** Use the grading rubric to ensure your essay has the necessary elements to receive a high grade.
Exit Slip: What strengths did the sample compare/contrast essay have that you will try to emulate in your essay? Explain.
Homework: Final copy of compare/contrast essay due MONDAY. Unit Test #1 on MONDAY.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Friday, February 22
Objective: SWBAT compose an essay in which they compare/contrast a short story and a film.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have FIVE minutes to review for your subject/verb agreement quiz.
2) Subject/Verb Agreement Quiz
3) Continue watching "The Hunger Games." As you watch, fill out the columns of your compare/contrast chart and/or take notes on the film. Remember, you will be writing a summary of the film's plot as part of your essay.
Exit Slip: How do you predict "The Hunger Games" will end? Who do you think will win? Why do you believe this? Explain.
Homework: Final copy of compare/contrast essay due FRIDAY, March 1. Unit Test #1 on FRIDAY, March 1.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have FIVE minutes to review for your subject/verb agreement quiz.
2) Subject/Verb Agreement Quiz
3) Continue watching "The Hunger Games." As you watch, fill out the columns of your compare/contrast chart and/or take notes on the film. Remember, you will be writing a summary of the film's plot as part of your essay.
Exit Slip: How do you predict "The Hunger Games" will end? Who do you think will win? Why do you believe this? Explain.
Homework: Final copy of compare/contrast essay due FRIDAY, March 1. Unit Test #1 on FRIDAY, March 1.
Thursday, February 21
Objective: SWBAT compose an essay in which they
compare/contrast a short story and a film.
Do-Now: If you had been in Rainsford’s shoes, would you have
played the General’s game? Why or why
not? What would you have done similarly
to Rainsford? What would you have done
differently? Ultimately, do you believe
you could have survived? Explain.
Today: 1) Introduction to “The Most Dangerous Game” vs. “The
Hunger Games” compare/contrast essay.
2) Begin watching “The Hunger Games.”
3) Begin completing the compare/contrast chart.
Exit Slip: What are your initial reactions to “The Hunger
Games?” What similarities have you found
between “The Hunger Games” and “The Most Dangerous Game?” What differences have you found?
Homework: Subject/Verb Agreement quiz TOMORROW!!!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Wednesday, February 20
Objective: SWBAT correct subject/verb agreement errors. SWBAT describe what type of conflict Rainsford faces in “The Most Dangerous Game.” SWBAT identify the climax, falling action, resolution and denouement of "The Most Dangerous Game."
Do-Now: Without using your notes, describe how you make subjects/verbs agree in a sentence. (What are the basic rules for making them agree? Are there any special rules to remember?)
Today: 1) Review Subject/Verb Agreement Exit Worksheet from last week
2) Complete Subject/Verb Agreement Practice Quiz
3) Note-taking: Four Main Types of Conflict
4) Review Plot Pyramid
5) Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game." Which types of conflict does Rainsford face in "The Most Dangerous Game?" Explain.
Exit Slip: Describe the climax, falling action, resolution, and denouement of "The Most Dangerous Game."
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Tuesday, February 19
Objective: SWBAT complete Vocabulary Quiz #1. SWBAT identify the exposition, conflict, and three events in the rising action of "The Most Dangerous Game."
Do-Now: You have TEN minutes to study for your vocabulary quiz. Make sure you have a pen/pencil to use.
Today: 1) Vocabulary Quiz #1
2) Note-taking: Plot Pyramid
3) Individually, continue reading "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 18-21 (Start at the red "R" and end at the red "A.")
4) Timeline: Class will create a picture timeline for the events on pp. 18-21.
Exit Slip: Describe the exposition, conflict, and rising action (include 3 events) of "The Most Dangerous Game."
Homework: Subject/Verb Agreement quiz on FRIDAY!
Do-Now: You have TEN minutes to study for your vocabulary quiz. Make sure you have a pen/pencil to use.
Today: 1) Vocabulary Quiz #1
2) Note-taking: Plot Pyramid
3) Individually, continue reading "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 18-21 (Start at the red "R" and end at the red "A.")
4) Timeline: Class will create a picture timeline for the events on pp. 18-21.
Exit Slip: Describe the exposition, conflict, and rising action (include 3 events) of "The Most Dangerous Game."
Homework: Subject/Verb Agreement quiz on FRIDAY!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Thursday, February 14
Objective: SWBAT examine how General Zaroff's game is played in "The Most Dangerous Game" and decide whether or not the game is played fairly.
Do-Now: Recall what has occurred so far in "The Most Dangerous Game." How did Rainsford end up on the island? What does General Zaroff hunt on the island? Why does he hunt this? What does this show you about General Zaroff.
Today: 1) Class will review the events in "The Most Dangerous Game."
2) Class will characterize General Zaroff.
3) Class will read pp. 14-17, examining how General Zaroff's game is played.
Exit Slip: How is General Zaroff's game played? (Give details.) Do you believe this game is played fairly? (Does each person have an equal chance of winning? Why or why not?) Explain.
Homework: Study for your vocabulary quiz on TUESDAY!!!
Do-Now: Recall what has occurred so far in "The Most Dangerous Game." How did Rainsford end up on the island? What does General Zaroff hunt on the island? Why does he hunt this? What does this show you about General Zaroff.
Today: 1) Class will review the events in "The Most Dangerous Game."
2) Class will characterize General Zaroff.
3) Class will read pp. 14-17, examining how General Zaroff's game is played.
Exit Slip: How is General Zaroff's game played? (Give details.) Do you believe this game is played fairly? (Does each person have an equal chance of winning? Why or why not?) Explain.
Homework: Study for your vocabulary quiz on TUESDAY!!!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Wednesday, February 13
Objective: SWBAT use a reasoning strategy to complete a vocabulary practice quiz. SWBAT identify and correct subject/verb agreement errors.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Today: 1) Review Vocabulary Practice Quiz and Fill-in-the-Blank strategies.
2) Review Subject/Verb Agreement Practice 2
3) As a class, complete the first half of Subject/Verb Agreement Practice 3
4) Individually, finish Subject/Verb Agreement Practice 3.
Exit Slip: Complete Subject/Verb Agreement Test 1.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Today: 1) Review Vocabulary Practice Quiz and Fill-in-the-Blank strategies.
2) Review Subject/Verb Agreement Practice 2
3) As a class, complete the first half of Subject/Verb Agreement Practice 3
4) Individually, finish Subject/Verb Agreement Practice 3.
Exit Slip: Complete Subject/Verb Agreement Test 1.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Tuesday, February 12
Objective: SWBAT characterize General Zaroff based on his actions, physical description, dialogue, and the opinions of other characters.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice:
1) If your car is unruffled after an accident, how much might it cost to get it fixed?
2) What are a few things that you invariably do every day?
3) Do you think school is diverting? Why or why not?
4) What is something a person facing a mid-life crisis might buy on impulse?
5) Would you describe an elephant's ears as protruding? Why?
Today: 1) Characterization: What is it? How can we characterize someone based on his/her actions, physical description, dialogue, and others' opinions of him/her?
2) Practice characterizing yourself.
3) Review "The Most Dangerous Game" and the examples of foreshadowing from the first part of the story.
4) As a class and in groups, continue reading "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 8-14 (STOP at the "Predicting" question on pg. 14.) How can we characterize General Zaroff?
Exit Slip: Characterize General Zaroff. (Hint: Use his actions, physical description, dialogue and Rainsford's opinion of him.)
Homework: Study for your Vocab Quiz on Tuesday!
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice:
1) If your car is unruffled after an accident, how much might it cost to get it fixed?
2) What are a few things that you invariably do every day?
3) Do you think school is diverting? Why or why not?
4) What is something a person facing a mid-life crisis might buy on impulse?
5) Would you describe an elephant's ears as protruding? Why?
Today: 1) Characterization: What is it? How can we characterize someone based on his/her actions, physical description, dialogue, and others' opinions of him/her?
2) Practice characterizing yourself.
3) Review "The Most Dangerous Game" and the examples of foreshadowing from the first part of the story.
4) As a class and in groups, continue reading "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 8-14 (STOP at the "Predicting" question on pg. 14.) How can we characterize General Zaroff?
Exit Slip: Characterize General Zaroff. (Hint: Use his actions, physical description, dialogue and Rainsford's opinion of him.)
Homework: Study for your Vocab Quiz on Tuesday!
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Monday, February 11
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct subject/verb agreement errors.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice:
1) What do men do when their hairlines start receding?
2) If your teacher was disarming, would you enjoy being in his/her class? Why?
3) How would you feel if the school day were prolonged? Why?
4) Describe a decision you've made in your life that was imprudent.
5) Describe an obstacle/challenge in your life you've surmounted.
Today: Subject/Verb Agreement Practice Packet
Homework: Study for your vocabulary test on TUESDAY, February 19.
Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice:
1) What do men do when their hairlines start receding?
2) If your teacher was disarming, would you enjoy being in his/her class? Why?
3) How would you feel if the school day were prolonged? Why?
4) Describe a decision you've made in your life that was imprudent.
5) Describe an obstacle/challenge in your life you've surmounted.
Today: Subject/Verb Agreement Practice Packet
Homework: Study for your vocabulary test on TUESDAY, February 19.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Friday, February 8
Objective: SWBAT find THREE examples of foreshadowing in a story and use those examples to make predictions about what will happen later in the story.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Editing Exercise: Re-write the following paragraph correcting all grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Today's paragraph contains TEN errors.
Born on February 15, 1820, Susan B. Anthony learnt early in life about the value of justice. A teacher four many years, she become active in a movement that encouraged people not to drink liquor. Since Susan was a women, however, she was'nt allowed to speak at that movements rallys. So she found other causes. She traveled the country as a speaker against slavery and for womens rights Did you no that she was once arrested for voting.
2) Foreshadowing: What is foreshadowing? How can foreshadowing be used to help a reader make predictions?
3) Class will begin reading "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 5-6. How do the name of the island and the setting of the story create foreshadowing? What can we predict using this information?
4) In groups, read "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 6-8. STOP at the bottom of pg. 8. Look for THREE more examples of foreshadowing from the story which have not already been discussed in class.
Exit Slip: On the LEFT HAND SIDE of your Exit Slip, list the THREE examples of foreshadowing your group found. On the RIGHT HAND SIDE of your Exit Slip, make a prediction of what may happen later in the story based on each example.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Editing Exercise: Re-write the following paragraph correcting all grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Today's paragraph contains TEN errors.
Born on February 15, 1820, Susan B. Anthony learnt early in life about the value of justice. A teacher four many years, she become active in a movement that encouraged people not to drink liquor. Since Susan was a women, however, she was'nt allowed to speak at that movements rallys. So she found other causes. She traveled the country as a speaker against slavery and for womens rights Did you no that she was once arrested for voting.
2) Foreshadowing: What is foreshadowing? How can foreshadowing be used to help a reader make predictions?
3) Class will begin reading "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 5-6. How do the name of the island and the setting of the story create foreshadowing? What can we predict using this information?
4) In groups, read "The Most Dangerous Game" pp. 6-8. STOP at the bottom of pg. 8. Look for THREE more examples of foreshadowing from the story which have not already been discussed in class.
Exit Slip: On the LEFT HAND SIDE of your Exit Slip, list the THREE examples of foreshadowing your group found. On the RIGHT HAND SIDE of your Exit Slip, make a prediction of what may happen later in the story based on each example.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Thursday, February 7
Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the meanings of new vocabulary words through completing a word chart.
Do-Now: Write your own definition for each of the following: noun, verb, adjective, adverb.
Today: 1) Types of Words: What are the differences between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs?
Which type of word are each of the following?:
bold swim idea quickly well intelligent pick joyfully loud think
2) Word Charts: Chart new vocabulary words on pg. 4: receding, disarming, prolonged, imprudent, surmounted, unruffled, invariably, diverting, impulse, protruding
Exit Slip: Write THREE original sentences using THREE different vocabulary words from today's list (ONE sentence per word.) You MAY NOT copy sentences from your Word Chart. You must come up with NEW sentences.
Do-Now: Write your own definition for each of the following: noun, verb, adjective, adverb.
Today: 1) Types of Words: What are the differences between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs?
Which type of word are each of the following?:
bold swim idea quickly well intelligent pick joyfully loud think
2) Word Charts: Chart new vocabulary words on pg. 4: receding, disarming, prolonged, imprudent, surmounted, unruffled, invariably, diverting, impulse, protruding
Exit Slip: Write THREE original sentences using THREE different vocabulary words from today's list (ONE sentence per word.) You MAY NOT copy sentences from your Word Chart. You must come up with NEW sentences.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Tuesday, February 5
Objective: SWBAT review the course syllabus for English 1. SWBAT compose a personal statement.
Do-Now: Read over the course syllabus for English 1.
Today: 1) Go over the course syllabus for English 1.
2) Game: 2 Truths and a Lie.
3) Personal Statement: Compose a one-page essay (about 20 sentences) explaining who you are, where you came from, why you're here (in class, in school, in life) and what your goals are for the future. This statement will serve as your first assignment for class and will also provide Ms. Winberg with a sample of your writing.
Exit Slip: What grade do you expect to earn for English 1? Explain why you feel you will earn this grade and what you plan to do in order to earn it.
Homework: Finish Personal Statement. Bring in a notebook for MONDAY.
Do-Now: Read over the course syllabus for English 1.
Today: 1) Go over the course syllabus for English 1.
2) Game: 2 Truths and a Lie.
3) Personal Statement: Compose a one-page essay (about 20 sentences) explaining who you are, where you came from, why you're here (in class, in school, in life) and what your goals are for the future. This statement will serve as your first assignment for class and will also provide Ms. Winberg with a sample of your writing.
Exit Slip: What grade do you expect to earn for English 1? Explain why you feel you will earn this grade and what you plan to do in order to earn it.
Homework: Finish Personal Statement. Bring in a notebook for MONDAY.
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