Week 10, Day 5
Objective: William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #11-Free Write
- Turn in your W10 DRE
- Turn in your Shakespeare Mind Map
- You will be watching HD Julius Caesar The Roman Empire Full Documentary to get more information about Caesar before we begin reading The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
- Reminders:
- Week 10 SAT Quiz on Monday (last one for this six weeks!)
Week 10, Day 4
Objective: Shakespeare, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work-Spend a few minutes going over the Week 10 SAT Words.
- Week 10 SAT Words
- Finish working creating a mind map over William Shakespeare.
- It may be done on paper or on Google Draw.
- If you use clip art or images from the internet, you will need to have the sources cited.
- Be sure that you can explain the information you have included.
- 65% of your grade will be over the information, 35% will be creativity.
- Use the internet to help you get ideas...but DO NOT COPY!!!
Week 10, Day 3
Objective: Shakespeare, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #10-What is mind mapping? Why is it useful? Click here for a hint. (50 words-YES! SAT Words-YES!)
- Complete the handout about William Shakespeare. (on paper)
- Finish working on the Pre-Reading Activity over The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (Google Classroom)
- Create a mind map over William Shakespeare
Week 10, Day 2
Objective: Shakespeare, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #9-List three things that you know about William Shakespeare after having read the article on yesterday's blog. (50 words-YES! SAT Words-YES!)
- Complete the handout about William Shakespeare. (on paper)
- Due before the end of class.
- Give it to the substitute.
- Create a folder in Google Drive and name it "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar."
- Begin working on the Pre-Reading Activity over The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (Google Classroom)
- Reminders:
- I am at a congress debate workshop at Joshua High School today.
- I will be back tomorrow.
- Be good for the substitute.
Week 10, Day 1
Objective: Shakespeare, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work-Clear your desk and get ready for your SAT Quiz.
- Week 9 SAT Quiz
- Week 10 DRE
- Click on the following link and read about the life and times of William Shakespeare.
- http://www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323#synopsis
- You will be given a handout about William Shakespeare. Use the word bank and the information you learned in the above article to help you complete the assignment.
Week 9, Day 5
Objective: Poetry, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #8-Free Write
- Turn in your Week 9 DRE
- Poetry Test
- Reminders:
- I am still at an ESOL Conference today. Be good for the substitute.
- I should have internet connection, so if you need me, email me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
- I BETTER NOT see you playing games while I'm gone. Seriously!
- Corrections for Week 8 are due TODAY by 4:00pm--give to the sub.
Week 9, Day 4
Objective: Poetry, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #7-What is a common theme shared between "Ex-Basketball Player" and "Miss Rosie"? Explain your answer. (50 words-YES!, SAT words-YES!)
- Turn in your reading check questions from "The Base Stealer" and "To Satch."
- Poetry Review Sheet
- I have paper copies, if you'd like one.
- Complete the answers on your own paper.
- Be ready to turn it in tomorrow.
- Plan for tomorrow-Turn in Week 9 DRE and poetry test
- BRING A PENCIL TO CLASS. (You don't hear me say that very often...)
- Reminders:
- I am at an ESOL Conference today and tomorrow. Be good for the substitute.
- I should have internet connection, so if you need me, email me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
- I BETTER NOT see you playing games while I'm gone. Seriously!
- Corrections for Week 8 are due tomorrow by 4:00pm--give to the sub.
Week 9, Day 3
Objective: Poetry, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work-None written down
- Turn in your reading check questions from "Ex-Basketball Player" and "Miss Rosie"
- Week 9 SAT Words
- Then, you are going to read "The Base Stealer" and "To Satch."
- With your group, answer the Reading Check Questions (on paper.)
- Plans for the rest of the week.
- Thursday-Review for poetry test
- Friday-Turn in Week 9 DRE and poetry test
- Reminders:
- I will be at an ESOL Conference tomorrow and Friday. Be good for the substitute.
- I should have internet connection, so if you need me, email me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
- I BETTER NOT see you playing games while I'm gone. Seriously!
- Corrections for Week 7 are due TODAY by 4:00pm.
- Corrections for Week 8 are due Friday by 4:00pm--give to the sub.
Week 9, Day 2
Objective: Poetry, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #6-Identify the FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE used in each of the following sentences. Then, EXPLAIN HOW you know which FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE is being used.
- The child bounced the ball at the backyard barbeque.
- It was a stormy night and the lightning danced across the sky.
- (Note-as long as you use complete sentences for your explanation, it does NOT have to be 50 words nor do you have to use SAT words.)
- Week 8 SAT Quizzes passed back
- Corrections for Week 7 are due Wednesday by 4:00pm.
- Corrections for Week 8 are due Friday by 4:00pm.
- You are going to read two poems titled "The Ex-Basketball Player" and "Miss Rosie."
- After reading the poems, with your group, answer the Reading Check Questions (on paper.)
- Then, you are going to read "The Base Stealer" and "To Satch."
- With your group, answer the Reading Check Questions (on paper.)
Week 9, Day 1
Objective: Poetry, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work-Clear your desk and get ready for your SAT Quiz.
- Week 8 SAT Quiz
- Week 9 DRE
- Turn in your Mood Poem
- Due today at 4:00pm.
- Creativity is worth 50% of your grade and following the correct format is worth the other 50%.
Week 8, Day 5
Objective: Poetry, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #5-Free Write (On your Google Doc)
- Make sure you have turned in your "The Bells" Quick Check (Google Classroom)
- Grade Week 8 DRE
- Create a Mood Poem
- Make a copy of this document and put it in your "Poetry" folder.
- It is supposed to be due today at 4:00pm. If you work hard, I MIGHT push the due date back to Monday.
- It will NOT be done electronically. This will be handwritten.
- See examples.
- You may use any of the supplies that I have put out.
- Creativity is worth 50% of your grade and following the correct format is worth the other 50%.
- Reminder:
- Week 8 SAT Quiz on Monday. Please study!
- Have a FANTASTIC weekend!!!
Week 8, Day 4
Objective: Poetry, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #4-Define mood. How does a writer create a certain mood in his/her short stories, poems, etc.? What kind of mood does Poe create in the two poems we have read: "Eldorado" and "The Bells"? (SAT words NOT needed.)
- Week 8 SAT Words
- Spend about 10 minutes finishing "The Bells" Quick Check (Google Classroom)
- Due today by 4:00pm.
- Here's the poem, if you need it: "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Create a Mood Poem
- Make a copy of this document and put it in your "Poetry" folder.
- Due tomorrow afternoon.
- It will NOT be done electronically. This will be handwritten.
- Creativity is worth 50% of your grade and following the correct format is worth the other 50%.
- Reminder:
- Week 8 DRE due tomorrow.
Week 8, Day 3
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #3-
- Define denotation and connotation.
- Give the denotative definition of what it means to be rich.
- Then, give a connotative definition for what it means to be rich.
- Define assonance.
- Give an example of a sentence using assonance.
- (You do NOT have to use SAT words in today's entry.)
- Week 7 SAT Quiz
- Week 8 DRE
- Read "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Complete "The Bells" Quick Check (Google Classroom)
Week 8, Day 2
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
Sorry that I'm out today. I'm at home with a sick kiddo. I should be back tomorrow.
- Bell Work-None written, get your Chrome book and get ready to go to the library. You are going to meet with Mrs. Kattner today and she is going to show you some resources that are available to you. Please be on your best behavior!
- You'll get your Week 8 DRE tomorrow.
- Finish up your Study Questions for "Eldorado" (Google Classroom)
- Study Week 7 SAT Words for test...it will be tomorrow. You get an extra day to study, which means you all should do GREAT!!!
- Email me if you have any questions. Thank you for being so great!
Week 7, Day 5
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work #2-Free Write (On your Google Doc)
- Grade Week 7 DRE
- Denotation and Connotation definitions
- Think about the denotative definition of what it means to be rich.
- Then, think about a connotative definition for what it means to be rich.
- Read "Eldorado" and discuss rhyme scheme.
- Complete Study Questions for "Eldorado" (Google Classroom)
- Study Week 7 SAT Words for test on Tuesday.
- Have a GREAT, LONG weekend!!!
Week 7, Day 4
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
- NEW BELL WORK INSTRUCTIONS
- We will start doing Bell Work on a Google Doc in Google Classroom, until further notice. Here's how it is going to work...each day you will write the Bell Work Number (#1, #2, #3, etc.), the date, and COPY the bell work question(s) from my blog. Then you will answer the bell work. In between each bell work, please put a double or triple space, so I can easily see a distinction between entries. Also, each day, you will put the newest bell work AT THE TOP of the Google Doc.
- Also, because it is the 2nd six weeks, we are going to ADD 10 words...every day you will write at least 50 words and use at least two SAT words. The ONLY time you WON'T do this is when I SPECIFICALLY say that it doesn't have to be that long.
- I hope all of this makes sense!!!!!!
- 2nd Six Weeks Bell Work #1:
- Based on your understanding of Edgar Allan Poe thus far, explain how this picture is an appropriate representation of his life.
- Week 7 SAT Words
- Finish A&E Biography over Edgar Allan Poe
- Complete the assignment on Google Classroom as you watch the biography.
- Due on Friday at 4:00pm.
- Discuss Poe
- Read/Discuss "Eldorado" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Announcement:
- Sign-up for the PSAT!!!!
- I will give extra credit for those who take it.
- Will occur on Wednesday, October 14.
- Cost is $15.00.
- If you want to take it, but cost is an issue, TALK TO ME!!!
Week 7, Day 3
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work--Review your notes over Poetry and Figurative Language from yesterday.
- A&E Biography over Edgar Allan Poe
- Complete the assignment on Google Classroom as you watch the biography.
- Due on Friday at 4:00pm.
- Sign-up for the PSAT!!!!
- I will give extra credit for those who take it.
- Will occur on Wednesday, October 14.
- Cost is $15.00.
- If you want to take it, but cost is an issue, TALK TO ME!!!
Week 7, Day 2
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work-Create a new folder in Google Drive and title it "Poetry." Then create a new Google Doc and title it "Poetry Notes." Both of these should be in the folder that is shared with me.
- Figurative Language Video
- Handout over Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
- Poetry Notes
Week 7, Day 1
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
- Bell Work-Get ready for your Week 6 SAT Quiz.
- Week 6 SAT Quiz
- Work on Week 7 DRE
Week 6, Day 5
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
HAPPY BANNED BOOKS WEEK! This is a week celebrating your FREEDOM TO READ!
- Bell Work #18-Free Write
- Yes, it must be at least 40 words.
- Yes, it must have every 10th word underlined.
- Yes, it must have at least two SAT words in it, but it can be from any of the first 5 weeks of school.
- Get your bell work spiral ready to turn in:
- Count the number of bell work entries you have.
- Put the number at the end of your last bell work entry.
- Then count the number of words in each bell work entry.
- Put that number at the end of each entry.
- Make sure your first and last name is on the cover of your spiral.
- Make sure your class period is also written on the front of your spiral. (I have silver and black sharpies if you need one!)
- Turn it in to the green file box on my green chair.
- Grade Week 6 DRE
- Finish Short Answer Questions
- You may work with your group, but every person needs to write their answers on their own paper.
- Use text evidence!!!!
- If you finish early, you may work on the Alternate Ending for "The Monkey's Paw" or "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" (Google Classroom) or anything else that you need to finish for this six weeks.
- Have a GREAT weekend!!!
Week 6, Day 4
Objective: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development
HAPPY BANNED BOOKS WEEK! This is a week celebrating your FREEDOM TO READ!
- Bell Work #17-Has your opinion changed about censorship this week? Why or why not? What did you think of the videos about banned books yesterday?
- Yes, it must be done in your spiral.
- Yes, it must be at least 40 words.
- Yes, I want you to underline every 10th word.
- Yes, you need to use 2 SAT words.
- Point of View
- Short Answer Strategies
- ATTI
- Short Answer Pizza
- Short Answer Questions
- You may work with your group, but every person needs to write their answers on their own paper.
- Use text evidence!!!!
- If you finish early, you may work on the Alternate Ending for "The Monkey's Paw" or "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" (Google Classroom)
- Reminders:
- Week 5 SAT Quiz corrections are due TODAY by 4:00pm.
- Bell Work will be due sometime THIS week. Be prepared!
- TOMORROW is the last day of the first six weeks.
