WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Worked in groups to characterize members of the trial (Mayella and Bob Ewell, Tom Robinson).
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Finish synthesis squares.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Turned in paragraphs.
2. Turned in Vocab 3.
3. Discussed the Timeline of African American History.
4. Watched The Murder of Emmett Till and filled out video viewing handout.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Finish reading Chapters 17-21 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Fill out and cut up synthesis square.
1. Turned in paragraphs.
2. Turned in Vocab 3.
3. Discussed the Timeline of African American History.
4. Watched The Murder of Emmett Till and filled out video viewing handout.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Finish reading Chapters 17-21 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Fill out and cut up synthesis square.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Turned in journals.
2. Turned in Friday's group work handout.
3. Took PowerPoint notes on Chapters 14-16.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Vocab 3 due Tuesday.
2. Read Chapters 17-21 for Wednesday and complete corresponding study guide questions.
1. Turned in journals.
2. Turned in Friday's group work handout.
3. Took PowerPoint notes on Chapters 14-16.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Vocab 3 due Tuesday.
2. Read Chapters 17-21 for Wednesday and complete corresponding study guide questions.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No journal.
2. Got back paragraph outlines and discussed general concerns. (Refer to pages 3 and 4 and to the example theme when working on your paragraphs. Also refer to the transition page for examples of how to transition between quotes.)
3. Discussed dialect and idioms in TKM. Think of existing idioms or create your own (for extra credit) to pair with Scout, Calpurnia, and a character of your choice (due Monday).
4. Worked in groups to complete questions 4-7 on dialect handout.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Journals due Monday.
2. Idioms due Monday.
3. Read Chapters 14-16 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
4. Finish paragraph for Monday or Tuesday.
UPCOMING PROJECT:
1. Paragraphs due Monday or Tuesday. Turn in rough draft outline, final outline, rough draft paragraphs, final paragraphs, brainstorming graphic organizer, and rubric.
1. No journal.
2. Got back paragraph outlines and discussed general concerns. (Refer to pages 3 and 4 and to the example theme when working on your paragraphs. Also refer to the transition page for examples of how to transition between quotes.)
3. Discussed dialect and idioms in TKM. Think of existing idioms or create your own (for extra credit) to pair with Scout, Calpurnia, and a character of your choice (due Monday).
4. Worked in groups to complete questions 4-7 on dialect handout.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Journals due Monday.
2. Idioms due Monday.
3. Read Chapters 14-16 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
4. Finish paragraph for Monday or Tuesday.
UPCOMING PROJECT:
1. Paragraphs due Monday or Tuesday. Turn in rough draft outline, final outline, rough draft paragraphs, final paragraphs, brainstorming graphic organizer, and rubric.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No journal.
2. Took Vocab 2 test.
3. Worked on “good” father outline. Rough draft turned in at the end of the period.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 12-13 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
UPCOMING PROJECT:
1. Paragraphs due Monday or Tuesday.
1. No journal.
2. Took Vocab 2 test.
3. Worked on “good” father outline. Rough draft turned in at the end of the period.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 12-13 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
UPCOMING PROJECT:
1. Paragraphs due Monday or Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No journal.
2. Took TKM Part I quiz.
3. Worked on “good” father outline. Rough outline due Thursday (see outline format on page 4 in writing packet).
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Work on rough outline.
2. Study Vocab 2.
UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
2. Paragraphs due Monday.
1. No journal.
2. Took TKM Part I quiz.
3. Worked on “good” father outline. Rough outline due Thursday (see outline format on page 4 in writing packet).
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Work on rough outline.
2. Study Vocab 2.
UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
2. Paragraphs due Monday.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No journal.
2. Discussed bird symbolism in TKM (mockingbird=Tom Robison/innocence, bird dog=people behave oddly with unexpected characteristics [also an example of foreshadowing]). What other characters are mockingbirds?
3. Discussed theme in TKM (bravery-courage is when you know you’re licked when you begin, but you begin anyway).
4. Put quotes on sticky notes and put them on “good” father men.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Complete graphic organizer.
UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. TKM Part I quiz Wednesday.
2. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
3. Paragraphs due Monday.
1. No journal.
2. Discussed bird symbolism in TKM (mockingbird=Tom Robison/innocence, bird dog=people behave oddly with unexpected characteristics [also an example of foreshadowing]). What other characters are mockingbirds?
3. Discussed theme in TKM (bravery-courage is when you know you’re licked when you begin, but you begin anyway).
4. Put quotes on sticky notes and put them on “good” father men.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Complete graphic organizer.
UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. TKM Part I quiz Wednesday.
2. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
3. Paragraphs due Monday.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Journal #8: Point-of-View
Imagine you are Boo Radley at the end of Chapter 8. Using his voice, write a diary entry of what is happening from his pov. Include specific encounters with the children. (Think about Boo’s diction based on what we know about him.)
2. Got back theme grades.
3. Discussed symbolism (mud/snowman, snow, fire, bird instincts) and foreshadowing (fire vs. snow, Uncle Jack’s unjust punishment) in TKM.
4. Brainstormed 6 adjectives for a “good” father in groups.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 10-11 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Put post-it notes in the novel where Atticus exhibits traits of a “good” father.
UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. TKM quiz Wednesday.
2. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
3. Paragraph due Monday.
1. Journal #8: Point-of-View
Imagine you are Boo Radley at the end of Chapter 8. Using his voice, write a diary entry of what is happening from his pov. Include specific encounters with the children. (Think about Boo’s diction based on what we know about him.)
2. Got back theme grades.
3. Discussed symbolism (mud/snowman, snow, fire, bird instincts) and foreshadowing (fire vs. snow, Uncle Jack’s unjust punishment) in TKM.
4. Brainstormed 6 adjectives for a “good” father in groups.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 10-11 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Put post-it notes in the novel where Atticus exhibits traits of a “good” father.
UPCOMING QUIZZES/TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. TKM quiz Wednesday.
2. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
3. Paragraph due Monday.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Journal #6: Sticks and Stones
True or False—Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names will never hurt you. Explain your response!
2. Began discussing Atticus’ role as a father in TKM.
3. Began reading Chapters 6-9.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 6-9 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
UPCOMING TEST:
1. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
1. Journal #6: Sticks and Stones
True or False—Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names will never hurt you. Explain your response!
2. Began discussing Atticus’ role as a father in TKM.
3. Began reading Chapters 6-9.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 6-9 and complete corresponding study guide questions.
UPCOMING TEST:
1. Vocab 2 test Thursday.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Journal #6: It’s a Girl/Boy Thing!
Do you agree that girls should act like girls and boys should act like boys? Why or why not? What are stereotypical girl and/or boy activities in our society?
2. Discussed boy/girl stereotypes in our society.
3. Discussed symbolism in TKM. (Scout's name, Boo's name, and sprig of nut grass, p42)
4. Discussed positive female role models in TKM (Miss Maudie, Calpurnia, Miss Stephanie, Mrs. Dubose).
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
No work was assigned.
1. Journal #6: It’s a Girl/Boy Thing!
Do you agree that girls should act like girls and boys should act like boys? Why or why not? What are stereotypical girl and/or boy activities in our society?
2. Discussed boy/girl stereotypes in our society.
3. Discussed symbolism in TKM. (Scout's name, Boo's name, and sprig of nut grass, p42)
4. Discussed positive female role models in TKM (Miss Maudie, Calpurnia, Miss Stephanie, Mrs. Dubose).
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
No work was assigned.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No journal.
2. Discussed character categorization charts as a class.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 4 and 5 in TKM and complete study guide questions.
1. No journal.
2. Discussed character categorization charts as a class.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 4 and 5 in TKM and complete study guide questions.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Journal #5: Appearances
Can you usually tell what kind of a person someone is by how he or she looks? Explain.
2. Worked on character categorization charts in groups and discussed characters.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. No work was assigned. Preview Chapters 4-5.
1. Journal #5: Appearances
Can you usually tell what kind of a person someone is by how he or she looks? Explain.
2. Worked on character categorization charts in groups and discussed characters.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. No work was assigned. Preview Chapters 4-5.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Graded Vocab 2.
2. Finished discussing To Kill a Mockingbird PowerPoint.
3. Discussed allusion and exposition.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 2-3 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
1. Graded Vocab 2.
2. Finished discussing To Kill a Mockingbird PowerPoint.
3. Discussed allusion and exposition.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapters 2-3 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Turned in paragraph.
2. Completed and discussed To Kill a Mockingbird anticipation guide.
3. Received To Kill a Mockingbird novels.
4. Discussed TKM PowerPoint.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapter 1 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Complete Unit 2 vocabulary.
1. Turned in paragraph.
2. Completed and discussed To Kill a Mockingbird anticipation guide.
3. Received To Kill a Mockingbird novels.
4. Discussed TKM PowerPoint.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Read Chapter 1 in TKM and complete corresponding study guide questions.
2. Complete Unit 2 vocabulary.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Discussed final requirements for Human Discoveries paragraph.
2. Took Vocab 1 test.
3. Worked on paragraph.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Work on paragraph!
UPCOMING PROJECT:
1. Human Discoveries outline and paragraph due Friday. Make sure to turn in your rough outline and your rubric as well!
1. Discussed final requirements for Human Discoveries paragraph.
2. Took Vocab 1 test.
3. Worked on paragraph.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Work on paragraph!
UPCOMING PROJECT:
1. Human Discoveries outline and paragraph due Friday. Make sure to turn in your rough outline and your rubric as well!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Discussed final requirements for Human Discoveries paragraph (see PowerPoint).
2. Discussed outline requirement for paragraph.
3. Discussed paragraph rubric.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Work on paragraph!
UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. Vocab #1 test Thursday.
2. Human Discoveries outline and paragraph due Friday. Make sure to turn in your rough outline and your rubric as well!
1. Discussed final requirements for Human Discoveries paragraph (see PowerPoint).
2. Discussed outline requirement for paragraph.
3. Discussed paragraph rubric.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Work on paragraph!
UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. Vocab #1 test Thursday.
2. Human Discoveries outline and paragraph due Friday. Make sure to turn in your rough outline and your rubric as well!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. Worked on TIQAA x2 +C outline.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Finish TIQAA x2 +C outline.
UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. Vocab #1 test Thursday.
2. Human Discoveries paragraph due Friday.
1. Worked on TIQAA x2 +C outline.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Finish TIQAA x2 +C outline.
UPCOMING TESTS/PROJECTS:
1. Vocab #1 test Thursday.
2. Human Discoveries paragraph due Friday.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No quick write.
2. Discussed writing packet (questions, comments, concerns).
3. Introduced to theme paragraph assignmenT.
4. Took PowerPoint notes.
5. Developed a topic sentence for our themes.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Find 2 quotes to support topic sentence.
2. Write 2 sentences of analysis for each quote.
1. No quick write.
2. Discussed writing packet (questions, comments, concerns).
3. Introduced to theme paragraph assignmenT.
4. Took PowerPoint notes.
5. Developed a topic sentence for our themes.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Find 2 quotes to support topic sentence.
2. Write 2 sentences of analysis for each quote.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday, September 4, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No quick write.
2. Turned in eulogy/drawing assignments.
3. Read Dr. Seuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll Go.
4. Introduced to Freshman Writing Packet.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Identify TIQAA x 2 + C in writing packet.
1. No quick write.
2. Turned in eulogy/drawing assignments.
3. Read Dr. Seuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll Go.
4. Introduced to Freshman Writing Packet.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Identify TIQAA x 2 + C in writing packet.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No quick write.
2. Finished discussing theme and symbolism in “The Scarlet Ibis.”
3. Turned in “The Scarlet Ibis” packet from Monday, yesterday’s theme handout, and yesterday’s reader response assignment.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Complete one of two options: 1) Write a eulogy for Doodle written from the perspective of Brother, or 2) Draw two significant scenes from the story and write a paragraph explaining the scenes.
1. No quick write.
2. Finished discussing theme and symbolism in “The Scarlet Ibis.”
3. Turned in “The Scarlet Ibis” packet from Monday, yesterday’s theme handout, and yesterday’s reader response assignment.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Complete one of two options: 1) Write a eulogy for Doodle written from the perspective of Brother, or 2) Draw two significant scenes from the story and write a paragraph explaining the scenes.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
WE COMPLETED IN CLASS:
1. No quick write.
2. Graded Unit 1 vocab.
3. Discussed the ending of "The Scarlet Ibis."
4. Worked on theme handout with partners.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Complete paragraph from theme handout. Write a paragraph (at least 8 sentences) telling your reaction to any of the following: Doodle's love for his brother, the narrator's treatment of his brother, Doodle's courage, your own idea. Be sure to support your ideas with at least two specific examples from the story!
1. No quick write.
2. Graded Unit 1 vocab.
3. Discussed the ending of "The Scarlet Ibis."
4. Worked on theme handout with partners.
WE WERE ASSIGNED:
1. Complete paragraph from theme handout. Write a paragraph (at least 8 sentences) telling your reaction to any of the following: Doodle's love for his brother, the narrator's treatment of his brother, Doodle's courage, your own idea. Be sure to support your ideas with at least two specific examples from the story!
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