English 9-3HD
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| Mon. | 3-7 | first day of class--class information sheet list of vocab words for first six weeks--definitions and sentences due Friday before the test. Tests on Wednesdays. Definitions due this Thursday (no school Friday) Writer's Choice book--info about dictionaries--what can you find out about words? Exercise #1 1-5 with partner grammar clause worksheet |
grammar wksht | |
| Tues. | 3-8 | check clause worksheet ISTEP prompt. 45 minutes to create pre-write and actual response. Turn in today. |
need pencil Wed. for test | |
| Wed. | 3-9 | check simple/complex sentences review sheet Begin standardized test |
vocab def and sentences | |
| Thurs. | 3-10 | finish taking test turn in vocab definitions and sentences. Go over definitions if time |
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| Fri. | 3-11 | no school. Enjoy your spring break! |
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| Mon. | 3-21 | read about Autobiographical sketches Writer's Choice
p. 20-22 writing assignment p. 23 2-4 paragraphs (20 min) go over dol sentences from ISTEP park prompt ISTEP prompt returned--if you spelled a word incorrectly, figure out the correct spelling! |
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| Tues. | 3-22 | read excerpt from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
(Writer's Choice p. 40-49) Questions over excerpt In Time Magazine article "Thanks for the Memories" p. 42-43 |
study vocab | |
| Wed. | 3-23 | vocab test #1 sentence fragment wksht Mini essay #2: Write about a moment where you realized something important, felt afraid, etc. (20 min., 2-4 paragraphs) |
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| Thurs. | 3-24 | excerpt from Sandra Cisneros--read and write
paragraph discussing mood, tone, character and theme peer editing of mini essay #2 |
vocab def and sentences #2 |
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| Fri. | 3-25 | vocab def #2 due computer lab to type paper. If paper is not turned in today, it is due first thing Monday. |
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| Mon. | 3-28 | Writer's Choice read p. 134-142 Mini essay #1--write descriptive paragraph about painting--imagery, senses, thesis, etc. Independent REading information Go to library and check out possible books |
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| Tues. | 3-29 | Writer's Choice p.148-150, 152-4, 156-8 Read The Crystal Cave p. 164-171 answer questions |
work on independent reading | |
| Wed. | 3-30 | vocab test #2 moved to Friday (conflict with computer
lab) mini essay #2--writing vividly about a place descriptive writing information descriptive writing paper assignment |
choose your focus for your paper | |
| Thurs. | 3-31 | computer lab--work on descriptive writing paper. Remember to have at least one simile and metaphor as well as writing using all five senses. These need to be underlined and labeled (see assignment sheet) | vocab def and sentences #3 due Fri or Monday study for vocab #2 Independent writing assignment due Friday |
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| Fri. | 4-1 | vocab def #3 due today or Monday vocab test #2 First independent reading assignment due Peer editing of descriptive writing paper |
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| Mon. | 4-4 | vocab def and sentences due today if not turned in
Friday simile and metaphor sheet--creating your own and correcting sentences. Remember it's comparing two unlike things Venn diagram of two versions of "One Fine Day" Create a paragraph comparing the two versions |
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| Tues. | 4-5 | read Writer's Choice info about comparision/contrast
papers, especially how to structure the paper with partner, create venn diagram and structure of a paper for any two things rewrite "One Fine Day" paragraph. Include topic sentence (go beyond "There are many similarities and many differences.") at least one line from the song, and concluding sentence. Structure paragraph by feature or subject |
study vocab | |
| Wed. | 4-6 | vocab test #3 "One Fine Day" paragraphs back, good examples information about Bend it Like Beckham movie |
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| Thurs. | 4-7 | meet in classroom watch movie in auditorium, answering questions Topics for your comparison/contrast paper will come from this movie |
independent reading vocab def #4 |
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| Fri. | 4-8 | Independent Reading Assignment #2 due vocab def and sentences due finish movie and questions (1st hour--will finish on Monday) |
Possible topics for comparison/contrast paper:
Jules' family/Jess' family
Indian culture, traditions/British culture, traditions
Jess/Jules
Jess/Pinky
role of girls and boys
roles of women
Jules' mother/Jess' mother
Jess--from beginning of movie to end
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| Mon. | 4-11 | 1st hour--finish movie--15 minutes comparison/contrast information sheet work on paper--need some type of prewrite don't start writing your paper if you don't have examples and specifics to your point! |
computer lab Tues. need to have your topic, main points, and possible organizational format |
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| Tues. | 4-12 | computer lab typing paper sheet on transitions--try to use in paper to avoid choppy writing |
work on paper | |
| Wed. | 4-13 | 1st hour--finish in computer lab 2nd hour--work on paper, peer edit if time standardized testing questions |
finish movie questions and paper testing questions wksht |
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| Thurs. | 4-14 | comparision/contrast paper due--check thesis, topic sentences, name of movie in paper in italics or underlined, last names for characters, conclusion with no new, random info, read paper backwards to look and correct silly mistakes | vocab test #4 vocab def #5 independent reading |
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| Fri. | 4-15 | vocab test #4 vocab def/sentences #5 due independent reading assignment due standardized testing worksheet persuasive mini-speeches |
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| Mon. | 4-18 | read Lit. book p. 432, Answer questions #1-6 p. 433 Would You Rather....silly situations to write a persuasive essay about |
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| Tues. | 4-19 | writer's choice book: persuasive writing info,
limiting words Persuasive writing assignment info, begin brainstorming prewrite due Wed |
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| Wed. | 4-20 | vocab test #5 prewrite due Bend it Like Beckham comparison/contrast dols |
vocab, independent reading | |
| Thurs. | 4-21 | end of grading period vocab def./sentences due #6 independent reading assignment due questions to answer in your persuasive paper |
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| Fri. | 4-22 | no school--enjoy! |
Tuesday, May 3--last independent reading assignment is due. You may turn it in before this date, but not after. This is worth 40 points. (The other assignments with this have each been worth 20 points.)
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| Mon. | 4-25 | persuasive essay "Why We Should Pay More for
Gas" and questions in groups working on your argument for your paper--find loopholes, play devil's advocate, be picky! |
work on paper | |
| Tues. | 4-26 | computer lab typing paper turn in draft and pre-write sheet (two sides of questions) |
finish paper (if not turned in today) vocab test Wed. |
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| Wed. | 4-27 | vocab test #6 | read paper outloud | |
| Thurs. | 4-28 | begin presenting papers to class, recording name, topic, good point(s), question(s), problems about the topic | ||
| Fri. | 4-29 | finish presenting papers pass out THe Heart is a Lonely Hunter and reading schedule last independent reading assignment due Tuesday, May 3 |
Extra Credit--Go see the musical Guys and Dolls this weekend or next. See handout in room for information on writing a review.
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| Mon. | 5-2 | NWEA testing--meet in lab A242 | ||
| Tues. | 5-3 | NWEA testing pick up new vocab sheet |
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| Wed. | 5-4 | no school for students | ||
| Thurs. | 5-5 | NWEA testing | Ch. 1-4 of novel vocab def and sentences List #7 |
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| Fri. | 5-6 | possible quiz over Ch. 1-4 vocab due focused writing--the power of language and communication Persuasive Paper notes and dol |
Extra Credit--Go see the musical Guys and Dolls this weekend or watch the movie version. See handout in room for information on writing a review.
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| Mon. | 5-9 | HLH to Ch. 6 for today Miracle Worker prompt begin watching The Miracle Worker |
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| Tues. | 5-10 | continue Miracle Worker | HLH Part 2--Ch.1-2 | |
| Wed. | 5-11 | finish The Miracle Worker handout of quotes from the movie work on paper |
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| Thurs. | 5-12 | computer lab to type paper | study for vocab test #7 |
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| Fri. | 5-13 | vocab test #7 Miracle Worker paper due--Ms. v absent--paper due Monday read excerpt from Lit book: "The Story of My Life" by Helen Keller, worksheet |
vocab def and sentences List #8 |
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| Mon. | 5-16 | HLH quiz part two ch. 5-6 HLH project options--last day to turn in June 6 Miracle Worker Papers due--underline thesis, make sure you have a quote, full names, conclusion with no new info vocab def/sentences due |
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| Tues. | 5-17 | questions over proejects, show sample projects discussion about language: how do we learn? How do we "decide" what something means? 1st hour--write your thoughts 2nd hour--read "How to Raise a Great Talker" and answer questions |
HLH Ch. 7-8 | |
| Wed. | 5-18 | HLH quiz--read excerpt from Harry Potter and from
HLH, answer questions information about the thesis statement Miracle Worker papers back: Make corrections/changes to your thesis. Due Thurs. |
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| Thurs. | 5-19 | Ms. von Buchler meets with students individually
about their thesis statement read "Coming to America" and "Saving the White Sands Mustangs" from In Time Magazine, answer questions |
study for vocab test #8 |
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| Fri. | 5-20 | vocab test #8 HLH gender writing political cartoon relating to "Coming to America" and questions papers back--make changes--turn in Monday--can be handwritten if needed |
vocab def/sen #9 due MOnday (optional) |
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| Mon. | 5-23 | Miracle Worker papers due vocab due Writer's Choice book--p. 240-2--Cause and Effect Writing with partner, brainstorm causes and effects for a student being late to school mini essay on topic of your choice (see handout) relating to cause and effect |
keep reading HLH! |
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| Tues. | 5-24 | Miracle Worker dol sentences prewrite sheets on "Coming to America" or Wild Horses article--fill out librarian visit from MCPL--free programs this summer--check out library website |
finish dol sentences HLH reading |
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| Wed. | 5-25 | Miracle Worker dol sheet due Glencoe test |
cause and effect prewrite, if not finished |
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| Thurs. | 5-26 | vocab test #9 computer lab--cause and effect paper |
finish HLH! |
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| Fri. | 5-27 | no school |
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| Mon. | 5-30 | no school | ||
| Tues. | 5-31 | cause and effect paper due--turn in prewrite too vocab def #10 due (optional) Business Letter--write in computer lab--due today or tomorrow--see me if you need to finish during SRT--turn in rubric with your letter |
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| Wed. | 6-1 | excerpt from Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya
Sisterhood--read and answer questions watch excerpt from Sex and the City read essay "Sing Out" |
study vocab | |
| Thurs. | 6-2 | your last vocab test personal writing--choose one of two options last HLH quiz |
bring any materials for working on HLH project |
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| Fri. | 6-3 | work day for HLH project--due Monday! |
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| Mon. | 6-6 | present HLH project need all 100 point papers for final. Select your two lowest papers. You will work on specific revisions for these. |
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| Tues. | 6-7 | 1st hour final | ||
| Wed. | 6-8 | 2nd hour final | ||
| Thurs. | 6-9 | teacher work day--grades are due today | ||
| Fri. | 6-10 |