English 9-2HD
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| Mon. | 11-22 | first day of term! listen to "Long December" by Counting Crows, paying attention to four lines from song write paragraph explaining one of the lines and your reaction to it 9-2HD vocabulary list for first six weeks |
vocab def list #1 | |
| Tues. | 11-23 | Information on Memorization assignment Class information sheet Aggression and Bullying--go over questions with group, discuss--questions from Odd Girl Out by Rachel Simmons--a good book! first writing reflection |
vocab def #1 |
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| Wed. | 11-24 | vocab #1 due, discuss Writing Reflection information Lord of the Flies anticipation guide writing reflection #2 |
anticipation guide | |
| Thurs. | 11-25 | NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING | ||
| Fri. | 11-26 | NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING |
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| Mon. | 11-29 | name note cards Lord of the Flies Reading Schedule Anticipation guide due--discuss pass out Lord of the Flies books, sign them out Ch. 1-4 study guide questions Lord of the Flies Quote sheet Writing reflection |
Ch. 1 | |
| Tues. | 11-30 | Ch. 1 questions with groups What would you pack in a survival bag? Writing reflection |
study vocab list #1 read Ch. 2 |
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| Wed. | 12-1 | first vocab test highlights of Ch. 2--the idea of paradise--no adults! clip from Cast Away--trying to start a fire |
Ch. 3 | |
| Thurs. | 12-2 | finish clip from Cast Away write paragraph comparing/contrasting Tom Hank's efforts to build a fire with the boys on the island Group project: Reacting to words, drawing pictures/symbols, finding quotes, creating tableauxs holiday child information |
vocab def #2, Ch. 4, comparison/contrast paragraph |
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| Fri. | 12-3 | vocab def #2 due Quiz Ch. 4 go over vocab test #1--antonyms Begin movie, keeping chart of differences btwn movie and book, scenes/moments stronger in film, scenes/moments stronger in book |
Ch. 5-6 Study guide |
Bring money for holiday child!
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 12-6 | Quiz Ch. 5-6 Study guides Ch. 1-4 and Ch. 5-6 due Discussion on Masks--who wears them? Why do people wear them? Do the masks help the boys do things they normally wouldn't? |
Ch. 7 | |
| Tues. | 12-7 | Play "Survivor." Who would you vote off the
island? Ralph, Jack, Simon, Piggy, Samneric, Roger,
Harry? Why? Information on Lord of the Flies Creative Projects watch more of movie if time |
study vocab list #2 Ch. 8 |
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| Wed. | 12-8 | quiz Ch. 8 vocab test #2 Family Circle article about life on an island HW: Ch. 9, Ch. 9 questions |
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| Thurs. | 12-9 | go over key moments in Ch. 9 Ch. 9 sheet due tableauxs? Imagery project with magazines |
vocab def #3 Ch. 10 memorization! |
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| Fri. | 12-10 | Emily Dickenson memorization today vocab def due #3 |
Ch. 11-12 key sentences sheet |
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| Mon. | 12-13 | discuss end of book writing reflection information--more reflecting, less summary and reporting! |
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| Tues. | 12-14 | show painting of "The Death of Socrates" tableauxs of key moments at end of book |
vocab test |
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| Wed. | 12-15 | vocab test #3 continue movie |
bring book, papers for paper | |
| Thurs. | 12-16 | computer lab--Lord of the Flies in-class writing | vocab def #4 | |
| Fri. | 12-17 | vocab def #4 due finish movie read Yeats' "The Second Coming." What are some connections to Lord of the Flies |
work on Lord of the Flies project--due Monday or Tuesday. No projects accepted after break! |
Please bring items for the food drive!
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| Mon. | 12-20 | go over vocab def #4 go over memorization--Chief Joseph speech "Lost" vs. Lord of the Flies--watch first 20 min. of "Lost," comparing/contrasting to LTF |
finish project read "A Christmas Memory" p. 405 |
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| Tues. | 12-21 | Last day to turn in Lord of the Flies projects! discuss "A Christmas Memory" listen to "River" and "Song for a Winter's Night" |
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| Wed. | 12-22 | CHRISTMAS BREAK! | ||
| Thurs. | 12-23 | ENJOY YOUR VACATION! | ||
| Fri. | 12-24 | MERRY CHRISTMAS! |
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 1-3 | VACATION |
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| Tues. | 1-4 | VACATION | ||
| Wed. | 1-5 | listen to "Bells Are Ringing" and read
article about the Tsunami. What connections can you make
to the disaster and the song lyrics? go over different types of nonfiction, p. 280-1 (there are six types) Read excerpt from Black Boy, p. 297 Questions p. 301, #3,8,9,10,14 |
questions | |
| Thurs. | 1-6 | excerpt from Black Boy and the poem
"Incident:" Are the two similar? Listen to excerpt from Night, p. 305 Read p. 303 Write poem relating to excerpt from Night and the two pieces of art in the lit book |
Read "Of Dry Goods and Black Bow Ties" p. 395, Questions p.400 #1, 9, 10, 13, 14 | |
| Fri. | 1-7 | Mr. McKay comes to talk about classes for next year |
Memorization is Monday! read "All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes" p. 329 Questions p.335 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14 |
First grading period ends Jan. 14
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| Mon. | 1-10 | questions due Memorization day--Chief Joseph speech |
read "Only Daughter." What is a possible theme? | |
| Tues. | 1-11 | quiz "Only Daughter" Information on nonfiction paper--type in computer lab on Friday Nonfiction piece--working mothers. Read and answer questions |
finish questions study for vocab test |
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| Wed. | 1-12 | vocab test review for nonfiction quiz--BINGO |
study for quiz | |
| Thurs. | 1-13 | Nonfiction quiz | vocab def | |
| Fri. | 1-14 | Schedule for next year due today! computer lab--work on nonfiction paper |
paper due today or Wednesday (first day back) |
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| Mon. | 1-17 | MLK day | ||
| Tues. | 1-11 | no school (teacher meetings) | ||
| Wed. | 1-12 | Perfect Mate sheet--have parent/guardian fill
out--due Monday non-fiction papers due--read paper, look/fix errors, have partner read it go over memorization |
none! | |
| Thurs. | 1-13 | non-fiction dol sentences how/when to use brackets write paragraph over piece of nonfiction--focus on theme or character. Include at least two quotes that are intergrated into your writing. |
vocab def | |
| Fri. | 1-14 | go over vocab def with partner, create two haikus
based on assigned vocab words Romeo and Juliet anticipation guide review Spoon River Anthology poem for memorization next week |
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 1-24 | Perfect Mate Form and RJ anticipation guide
due--discuss watch beginning RJ video--what to expect? notes for RJ--thee, thou, thy=all forms of "you" while reading the play, keep paper with headings of time/fate, foreshadowing, dreams, and favorite lines begin Act I, Scene 1 |
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| Tues. | 1-25 | watch scenes from tv show "Once and Again."
Connection to "George Gray" poem? read Act I, Scene 1 and 2 watch Scene 1 in Luhrman's edition of film |
vocab test #5 |
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| Wed. | 1-26 | vocab test #5 read Act I, Scene 3 Oxymorons Activity |
question #1 on back of Oxymoron sheet | |
| Thurs. | 1-27 | Act I question due finish Act I, Scene 4-5 Romeo and Juliet Writing Assignments--Act I writing due Monday Romeo and Juliet memorization options watch more of Romeo and Juliet |
vocab def (have all old tests and definitions
together) memorization |
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| Fri. | 1-28 | "George Gray" memorization watch some of Zefferilli version--scene 3-4 |
Act I writing |
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| Mon. | 1-31 | Act I writing due read Act II, Scene 1-2 watch Zefferelli and Luhrman versions--Romeo and Juliet meet |
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| Tues. | 2-1 | read Act II, Scene 3-5 Shakespearean insults sheet--come up with your best insult using one term from each list |
study vocab create your insult |
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| Wed. | 2-2 | vocab test over lists 1-6 finish Act II, Scene 6 new list of vocab for Romeo and Juliet |
What's in a Name? Questions |
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| Thurs. | 2-3 | watch the balcony scene from both movie versions. Keep notes on colors, music, dress, camera angles, movement, speech, lighting, set, symbols, images, etc. | Act II writing vocab def |
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| Fri. | 2-4 | vocab def due Act II writing due read Act III, Scene 1 watch this scene, keeping notes with your group on your assigned question discuss your findings |
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| Mon. | 2-7 | sample Act II writings read Act III, Scene 2-4 watch movie |
translate Friar's speech p. 646-7 | |
| Tues. | 2-1 | translation due finish Act III (Act IIIwriting due Thursday) |
study vocab |
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| Wed. | 2-2 | vocab test Read Act IV, Scene 2-3 RJ analysis questions, #4 |
Act III writing, question #4 | |
| Thurs. | 2-3 | Act III writing due, question #4 due finish Act IV, Scenes 4-5 begin creating mask for your assigned character |
vocab def question #1 |
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| Fri. | 2-4 | vocab def due, question #1 due question #2 (tone) sample Act III writings finish, share masks |
Act IV writing question #3 |
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 2-14 | Act IV writing and #3 due read Act V, Scene 1 read article, "Sarajevo's Romeo and Juliet" read excerpts from True Love book types of love in RJ--unrequited, romantic, parental, friendship, family honor |
work on memorization | |
| Tues. | 2-15 | Act V, Scene 2-3 (finish play) word scapes with ancient grudge, all are punished, tidings of death, and course of love |
study vocab memorization |
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| Wed. | 2-16 | vocab test watch end of movie (Zefferelli version) |
The Fate Debate worksheet Act V writing |
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| Thurs. | 2-17 | Act V writing due watch end of Luhrman version Powerpoint of Romeo and Juliet paintings songs--"A Time for Us" and "Romeo and Juliet" |
study for RJ test |
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| Fri. | 2-18 | Romeo and Juliet test RJ analysis questions--#5 and #6 |
memorization on Monday bring something for a costume! questions 5, 6 |
| Date | Classwork | Homework | Due | |
| Mon. | 2-21 | Analysis Questions due #5-6 Romeo and Juliet memorization |
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| Tues. | 2-22 | Indiana Shakespeare Festival group | ||
| Wed. | 2-23 | begin working on comparison/contrast paper over two versions of Romeo and juliet | paper due next Wed. | |
| Thurs. | 2-24 | Indiana Shakespeare Festival group | ||
| Fri. | 2-25 | begin poetry unit--songs from Eric Clapton and Kanye
West "Purchase" and "I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid" |
poems p. 467, 468 and questions Comparison paper due Wed. |
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| Mon. | 2-28 | Poems "The Funeral" "The Black
Snake" "Pain--Has An Offering of Blank--" "I Am Offerring this Poem" poetry terms, rhyme scheme worksheet over two poems |
read poems p. | |
| Tues. | 3-1 | "A Red, Red Rose" rhyme scheme? go over 9-2 final from last year "Shakespeare in the Classroom" video--45 minutes--5 points extra credit for notes of interesting facts you learned |
comparison paper due Wed. | |
| Wed. | 3-2 | Review for final go over Romeo and Juliet test Bingo and ABC review The Simpsons episode of Lord of the Flies (20 min) |
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| Thurs. | 3-3 | finals 2, 3, 4 | ||
| Fri. | 3-4 | final 1st hour, 3rd, 5th turn in literature book |