Objective: Students will be able to identify errors in parallelism in order to correct those errors and re-write the sentences as parallel.
Do-Now: Prepare for your Parallelism quiz. Make sure you have a pencil (sharpened) or a pen to write with and your desk is cleared off!!!
Today: 1) Quiz on Parallelism (You have 20 minutes to take this quiz! Make sure to follow ALL directions!)
2) Finish reading "A Sound of Thunder" and complete Yellow Block questions #1-4.
3) Watch Simpsons version of "A Sound of Thunder."
Exit Slip: What happens to Eckels at the end of the story? What is the cause of this final event? What TWO different meanings does the story's title, "A Sound of Thunder," have?
Homework: Vocabulary Quiz on Friday!!!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Friday, May 30
Objective: Students will be able to identify errors in parallelism in order to correct those errors and re-write the sentences as parallel.
Do-Now: Parallelism: Test 1 and Test 4 (This is your PRACTICE quiz!!!)
Today: 1) Cause vs. Effect
2) Introduce style: the particular way a writer uses language. Style is created through diction (word choice) and sentence patterns.
3) Read "A Sound of Thunder" and complete Yellow Block questions #1-4.
Exit Slip: What happens to Eckels at the end of the story? What is the cause of this final event? What TWO different meanings does the story's title, "A Sound of Thunder," have?
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism on Monday, June 2!!! Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, June 6!!!
Do-Now: Parallelism: Test 1 and Test 4 (This is your PRACTICE quiz!!!)
Today: 1) Cause vs. Effect
2) Introduce style: the particular way a writer uses language. Style is created through diction (word choice) and sentence patterns.
3) Read "A Sound of Thunder" and complete Yellow Block questions #1-4.
Exit Slip: What happens to Eckels at the end of the story? What is the cause of this final event? What TWO different meanings does the story's title, "A Sound of Thunder," have?
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism on Monday, June 2!!! Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, June 6!!!
Thursday, May 29
Objective: Students will be able to identify errors in parallelism in order to correct those errors and re-write sentences as parallel. Students will be able to evaluate cause/effect relationships in order to determine how events interconnect with one another.
Do-Now: Parallelism: Test 3
Today: 1) Class will read second article on the MOVE Philadelphia bombing.
2) Cause vs. Effect
3) Evaluating Cause/Effect relationships in the MOVE bombing: What were some of the reasons the bomb was dropped? What effects did the bombing have on the members of MOVE and the surrounding community?
4) Copy New Vocabulary Words: annihilate, expendable, depression, paradox, delirium, resilient, remit, revoke, primeval, subliminal
5) Introduce style: the particular way a writer uses language. Style is created through diction (word choice) and sentence patterns.
6) Class will begin to read "A Sound of Thunder" and complete Yellow Block questions #1-2.
Exit Slip: Describe the style of writing the author uses in "A Sound of Thunder."
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism Monday, June 2!!! Vocabulary Quiz Friday, June 6!!!
Do-Now: Parallelism: Test 3
Today: 1) Class will read second article on the MOVE Philadelphia bombing.
2) Cause vs. Effect
3) Evaluating Cause/Effect relationships in the MOVE bombing: What were some of the reasons the bomb was dropped? What effects did the bombing have on the members of MOVE and the surrounding community?
4) Copy New Vocabulary Words: annihilate, expendable, depression, paradox, delirium, resilient, remit, revoke, primeval, subliminal
5) Introduce style: the particular way a writer uses language. Style is created through diction (word choice) and sentence patterns.
6) Class will begin to read "A Sound of Thunder" and complete Yellow Block questions #1-2.
Exit Slip: Describe the style of writing the author uses in "A Sound of Thunder."
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism Monday, June 2!!! Vocabulary Quiz Friday, June 6!!!
Wednesday, May 28
Objective: Students will be able to identify errors in parallelism in order to correct those errors and re-write sentences as parallel. Students will be able to evaluate primary and secondary sources in order to determine the effectiveness of each.
Do-Now: Parallelism Practice 2
Today: 1) Parallelism Practice 3
2) Finish watching "Let the Fire Burn"
Exit Slip: Would you consider "Let the Fire Burn" to be a primary source or a secondary source? Why?
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism MONDAY!!!
Do-Now: Parallelism Practice 2
Today: 1) Parallelism Practice 3
2) Finish watching "Let the Fire Burn"
Exit Slip: Would you consider "Let the Fire Burn" to be a primary source or a secondary source? Why?
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism MONDAY!!!
Monday, May 26, 2014
Tuesday, May 27
Objective: Students
will be able to identify errors in parallelism in order to correct those errors
and re-write sentences as parallel.
Students will be able to evaluate primary and secondary sources in order
to determine the effectiveness of each.
Do-Now: Read over the front page of your Parallelism packet, then complete the "Check Your Understanding" section on the BOTTOM of the next page. Follow ALL directions and TRY YOUR BEST!!!
Today: 1) Introduction to Parallelism
2) Parallelism Practices 1 and 2
3) Primary vs. Secondary Sources
4) Class will read the first article on the 1985 MOVE bombings.
5) Class will begin to watch "Let the Fire Burn"
Exit Slip: Explain the difference between a primary and secondary source. Which type of source is more reliable and why? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism on MONDAY.
Do-Now: Read over the front page of your Parallelism packet, then complete the "Check Your Understanding" section on the BOTTOM of the next page. Follow ALL directions and TRY YOUR BEST!!!
Today: 1) Introduction to Parallelism
2) Parallelism Practices 1 and 2
3) Primary vs. Secondary Sources
4) Class will read the first article on the 1985 MOVE bombings.
5) Class will begin to watch "Let the Fire Burn"
Exit Slip: Explain the difference between a primary and secondary source. Which type of source is more reliable and why? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Parallelism on MONDAY.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Wednesday, May 21
Objective: Students will be able to identify run-ons and comma splices in order to turn them into correct sentences.
Do-Now: Prepare for your quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices. Make sure you have a pen/pencil and that you sharpen your pencil NOW. You will not be able to get up to sharpen it during the quiz. If you're using a pen, make sure you have enough ink. If in doubt, make sure you have TWO things to write with in case one of them malfunctions.
Today: 1) Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices
2) Extra-Credit Word Searches (Worth 10 points each)
Do-Now: Prepare for your quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices. Make sure you have a pen/pencil and that you sharpen your pencil NOW. You will not be able to get up to sharpen it during the quiz. If you're using a pen, make sure you have enough ink. If in doubt, make sure you have TWO things to write with in case one of them malfunctions.
Today: 1) Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices
2) Extra-Credit Word Searches (Worth 10 points each)
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday, May 19
Objective: Students will be able to identify run-ons and comma splices in order to turn them into correct sentences.
Do-Now: Practice Quiz: Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Test 1 and Test 4 (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR TEST 1 AND RE-WRITE THE SENTENCES!!! Make sure to use proper punctuation and capitalization!!!)
Today: 1) Go over Practice Quiz for Run-Ons and Comma Splices II
2) Discuss questions for Fruitvale Station
Homework: Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on WEDNESDAY!!!
Do-Now: Practice Quiz: Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Test 1 and Test 4 (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR TEST 1 AND RE-WRITE THE SENTENCES!!! Make sure to use proper punctuation and capitalization!!!)
Today: 1) Go over Practice Quiz for Run-Ons and Comma Splices II
2) Discuss questions for Fruitvale Station
Homework: Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on WEDNESDAY!!!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Friday, May 16
Objective: Students will be able to identify run-ons and comma splices in order to turn them into correct sentences. Students will be able to evaluate a director's use of foreshadowing, irony, and characterization in order to determine his purpose for creating a film.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Test 3
2) Go over Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Test 3
3) Work on completing Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station
Homework: Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station Due MONDAY. Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on WEDNESDAY!!!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Test 3
2) Go over Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Test 3
3) Work on completing Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station
Homework: Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station Due MONDAY. Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on WEDNESDAY!!!
Thursday, May 15
Objective: Students will be able to evaluate a director's use of foreshadowing, irony, and characterization in order to determine his purpose for creating a film.
Today: 1) Watch the interview with the director of Fruitvale Station
2) Begin completing Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station
Homework: Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station Due MONDAY. Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on MONDAY!!!
Monday, May 12, 2014
Wednesday, May 14
Objective: Students will be able to evaluate a director's use of foreshadowing, irony, and characterization in order to determine his purpose for creating a film.
Today: 1) Finish watching Fruitvale Station
Homework: Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station Due MONDAY. Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on MONDAY!!!
Today: 1) Finish watching Fruitvale Station
Homework: Discussion Questions for Fruitvale Station Due MONDAY. Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on MONDAY!!!
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Monday, May 12
Objective: Students will be able to identify run-ons and comma splices
in order to turn them into separate thoughts.
Do-Now: Complete Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Practice 2
Today: 1) Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Practice 3
2) Intro to "Fruitvale Station." How do we determine a director's purpose for creating a film? How can we evaluate an author's use of foreshadowing, irony, and characterization to determine his purpose for creating a film?
3) Begin watching "Fruitvale Station"
Exit Slip: Characterize Oscar Grant. What type of person is he? How do you believe the director wants you to view Oscar?
Homework: Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on FRIDAY!!!
Students will be able to evaluate a director’s use of
foreshadowing, irony, and characterization in order to determine his purpose
for creating a film.
Do-Now: Complete Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Practice 2
Today: 1) Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Practice 3
2) Intro to "Fruitvale Station." How do we determine a director's purpose for creating a film? How can we evaluate an author's use of foreshadowing, irony, and characterization to determine his purpose for creating a film?
3) Begin watching "Fruitvale Station"
Exit Slip: Characterize Oscar Grant. What type of person is he? How do you believe the director wants you to view Oscar?
Homework: Quiz on Run-Ons and Comma Splices II on FRIDAY!!!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Friday, May 9
Objective: Students will be able to evaluate evidence in order to determine if a defendant is innocent or guilty. Students will be able to answer 80% or more test questions correctly in order to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of "Twelve Angry Men."
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have TEN minutes to review for your test on "Twelve Angry Men." You will NOT be able to use your quizzes to help you on the test.
2) Test on "Twelve Angry Men"
3) Extra Credit: Trial Scene: The play "Twelve Angry Men" takes place after the boy's trial has already ended. Write a scene that could have taken place during the trial. The scene could include any of the characters from the play as well as characters who were mentioned during the play (the boy, the old man, the woman across the street, the police, the shopkeeper, etc.) Your scene should be based on information revealed during the jurors' conversation in the play and should be at least two pages long (one page front and back.) Remember to write the scene in play format. This assignment in worth TWENTY points.
Homework: Extra Credit Due MONDAY!!!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have TEN minutes to review for your test on "Twelve Angry Men." You will NOT be able to use your quizzes to help you on the test.
2) Test on "Twelve Angry Men"
3) Extra Credit: Trial Scene: The play "Twelve Angry Men" takes place after the boy's trial has already ended. Write a scene that could have taken place during the trial. The scene could include any of the characters from the play as well as characters who were mentioned during the play (the boy, the old man, the woman across the street, the police, the shopkeeper, etc.) Your scene should be based on information revealed during the jurors' conversation in the play and should be at least two pages long (one page front and back.) Remember to write the scene in play format. This assignment in worth TWENTY points.
Homework: Extra Credit Due MONDAY!!!
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Thursday, May 8
Objective: Students will be able to evaluate evidence in order to determine if a defendant is innocent or guilty. Students will be able to identify run-ons and comma splices in order to turn them into correct sentences.
Do-Now: Now that you have finished the play, do you believe the boy is innocent or guilty? Explain why, giving examples of evidence/arguments from the play.
Today: 1) Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men"
2) Watch Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men"
3) Go over Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men"
Homework: Test on "Twelve Angry Men" TOMORROW!!!
Do-Now: Now that you have finished the play, do you believe the boy is innocent or guilty? Explain why, giving examples of evidence/arguments from the play.
Today: 1) Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men"
2) Watch Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men"
3) Go over Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men"
Homework: Test on "Twelve Angry Men" TOMORROW!!!
Friday, May 2, 2014
Wednesday, May 7
Objective: Students will be able to evaluate evidence in order to determine if a defendant is innocent or guilty. Students will be able to identify run-ons and comma splices in order to turn them into correct sentences.
Do-Now: Look over the first page of the "Run-Ons and Comma Splices II" Packet and then complete the "Check Your Understanding" at the bottom of pg. 98. DO NOT WRITE THE CORRECTIONS ON THE LINES!!! Simply add the words within the paragraph where they belong. You also DO NOT have to draw a line between the two thoughts.
Today: 1) Go over "Check Your Understanding"
2) Complete Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Practice 1
3) Add evidence to chart for "Twelve Angry Men" and evaluate the evidence
4) Finish reading "Twelve Angry Men"
5) Finish watching "Twelve Angry Men"
Homework: Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men" TOMORROW!!! Test on "Twelve Angry Men" on FRIDAY!!!
Do-Now: Look over the first page of the "Run-Ons and Comma Splices II" Packet and then complete the "Check Your Understanding" at the bottom of pg. 98. DO NOT WRITE THE CORRECTIONS ON THE LINES!!! Simply add the words within the paragraph where they belong. You also DO NOT have to draw a line between the two thoughts.
Today: 1) Go over "Check Your Understanding"
2) Complete Run-Ons and Comma Splices II: Practice 1
3) Add evidence to chart for "Twelve Angry Men" and evaluate the evidence
4) Finish reading "Twelve Angry Men"
5) Finish watching "Twelve Angry Men"
Homework: Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men" TOMORROW!!! Test on "Twelve Angry Men" on FRIDAY!!!
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Friday, May 2
Objective: Students will be able to evaluate evidence in order to determine if a defendant is innocent or guilty.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Quiz on Act 2 of "Twelve Angry Men." (You have TEN minutes to take the quiz)
2) Class will begin reading Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men," recording and evaluating evidence/arguments from the play.
3) In groups, continue reading Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men." Continue recording and evaluating evidence/arguments from the play.
Homework: Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men" on TUESDAY!!! Test on "Twelve Angry Men" on FRIDAY!!!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Quiz on Act 2 of "Twelve Angry Men." (You have TEN minutes to take the quiz)
2) Class will begin reading Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men," recording and evaluating evidence/arguments from the play.
3) In groups, continue reading Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men." Continue recording and evaluating evidence/arguments from the play.
Homework: Quiz on Act 3 of "Twelve Angry Men" on TUESDAY!!! Test on "Twelve Angry Men" on FRIDAY!!!
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