December 19-23

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 5: In class - worked on rough draft of Scrooge character analysis.
Periods 4, 6: In class - worked on final draft of Scrooge character analysis.
Periods 7, 8: In class - worked on final draft of Scrooge character analysis. Reading journals due!

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 5: In class - worked on final draft of Scrooge character analysis.
Periods 4, 6: In class - worked on final draft of Scrooge character analysis.
Periods 7, 8: In class - worked on final draft of Scrooge character analysis. 
ALL character analysis papers are due tomorrow!

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - compare/contrast/author's purpose work with film version of "A Christmas Carol."

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - compare/contrast/author's purpose work with film version of "A Christmas Carol." Written component due at the end of class.

FRIDAY:
All classes: Enjoy your holiday break! :)

December 12-16

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - read Act 2 Scene 3 into Scene 4 (p. 271-275). Completed margin notes.
Period 4, 6: Reading journals due!

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - read Act 2 Scene 4 to page 281. Completed margin notes.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - work on Scrooge character analysis.
Period 1, 5: Reading journals due!

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - read Act 2 Scene 5 to page 290. Completed margin notes.

FRIDAY:
All classes: In class - finished reading the text. Completed margin notes. Continued work on Scrooge character analysis.

December 5-9

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - viewed clip of 1951 adaptation of Act I Scene III. Read Act I Scene IV and began Scene V (up to the introduction to the warehouse). Completed margin notes.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - read Act I Scene V. Completed margin notes.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - open book and note Act I test.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - begin Act II. Read Act II Scene 1-3 (pg. 265 to line 54 on pg. 271.) Complete margin notes.

FRIDAY:    
All classes: In class - characterization assessment using two versions of "The Grinch."
Periods 4 and 6: Reading journals are due on Monday!

November 28 - December 2

Please note: Throughout our study of "A Christmas Carol," you have less homework than you have had all year in this class. Because of this, it is essential that you are completing classwork, preparing for tests, completing larger projects, and participating in class.

MONDAY:
No school - Thanksgiving break.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - static & dynamic character notes; long-term character assignment distributed and discussed; roles assigned for "A Christmas Carol."

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - Viewed the British Library's "A Christmas Carol" background video. Read Pg. 236-240 in class. Completed margin notes and discussion of direct/indirect characterization of Scrooge. 

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - Read Act I Scene II and Act I Scene III of "A Christmas Carol." Completed margin notes and labeled characterization pieces.

FRIDAY:  
All classes: In class - Finished Act I Scene III. Completed margin notes. Began work on Scrooge character analysis packets.

November 21-25

All classes will be on the same schedule this week.

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - novel unit test (conflict, irony, and figurative language.) HOMEWORK: Complete conflict essay by Wednesday! These essays will not be accepted late.

TUESDAY:
Signed progress reports due!
All classes: In class - compare/contrast portions of film to text. HOMEWORK: Complete conflict essay by tomorrow! These essays will not be accepted late.

WEDNESDAY:
Conflict essay due!
All classes: In class - clear out binders/pass back work. HOMEWORK: Enjoy your Thanksgiving break! 

THURSDAY:
Thanksgiving break.

FRIDAY:
Thanksgiving break.

November 14-18

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 5: In class - differentiated irony practice. HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 20 and complete study guide. Reading journals due Wednesday!
Periods 4, 6: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 20 and complete study guide.
Periods 7, 8: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read pg. 250-264 and complete study guide.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 5: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 21 and complete study guide. Reading journals due tomorrow!
Periods 4, 6: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 21 and complete study guide.
Periods 7, 8: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read pg. 265-283 and complete study guide.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 5: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read Epilogue and complete study guide. Reading journals due!
Periods 4, 6: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read Epilogue and complete study guide.
Periods 7, 8: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read pg. 284-297 and complete study guide. Reading journals due Friday!

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 5: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's test!
Periods 4, 6: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's test!
Periods 7, 8: In class - poetry analysis worksheet (PAW). HOMEWORK: Read pg. 298-310 and complete study guide. Reading journals due Friday!

FRIDAY:
All classes: In class - review session for Monday's test. HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's novel unit test!
Periods 7, 8: Reading journals due!

November 7-November 11

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - continue irony practice from Friday. Assignments due for a grade at end of class.
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 15 and complete Ch. 15 study guide.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: No reading tonight. Review for Wednesday's quiz/work on reading journal.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - individualized irony practice.
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 16 and complete Ch. 16 study guide. Study for irony quiz tomorrow.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 187-204 and complete study guide. Study for irony quiz tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - Irony quiz.
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 17 and complete Ch. 17 quiz.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 206-219 and complete study guide.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - poetry work.
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 18 and complete Ch. 18 quiz. Study for Ch. 10-18 quiz tomorrow.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 220-234 and complete study guide. Study for pg. 134-234 quiz tomorrow.

FRIDAY:
All classes: In class - Reading quiz and poetry work continued from yesterday.
Periods 4 & 6: Reading journals due!
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 19 and complete study guide.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 236-248 and complete study guide.

October 31-November 4

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - fiction strategies with "The Landlady."
No reading homework tonight.

TUESDAY: Last day of MP1!
All classes: In class - literary irony review & exercises.
Periods 1, 4, 5, & 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 10 & complete Ch. 10 study guide.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 134-143 & complete study guide.

WEDNESDAY: First day of MP2!
All classes: In class - study guide review/discussion and irony exercises.
Periods 1, 4, 5, & 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 11 & complete Ch. 11 study guide.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 144-154 & complete study guide.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - study guide review/discussion and irony exercises.
Periods 1, 4, 5, & 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 12 & complete Ch. 12 study guide.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 155-174  & complete study guide.

FRIDAY:
All classes: In class - irony practice.
Periods 1, 4, 5, & 6: HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 13-14 & complete Ch. 13-14 study guide.
Periods 7 & 8: HOMEWORK: Read pg. 174-185 & complete study guide.

October 24-28

MONDAY:
All classes: Conflict quiz

Periods 1, 4, 5, 6:  In class - work on Ch. 1-6 packet. (Due Thursday!)
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 6, complete Ch. 6 study guide.

Periods 7,8: In class - work on "Researching Bullying" informational text booklet. (Due Thursday!)
HOMEWORK: Read Pg. 82-96, complete study guide.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6:  In class - work on Ch. 1-6 packet. (Due Thursday!)
HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 7, complete Ch. 7 study guide.

Periods 7,8: In class - work on "Researching Bullying" informational text booklet. (Due Thursday!)
HOMEWORK: Read Pg.97-117, complete study guide.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Frackville Rotary thesaurus presentation.

Periods 1, 4, 5, 6:  HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 8, complete Ch. 8 study guide. Make sure Ch. 1-6 packet is completed. Due tomorrow!

Periods 7,8: HOMEWORK: Complete informational text booklet. Due tomorrow!

THURSDAY:
All classes: Introduction to irony - notes & practice.

Periods 1, 4, 5, 6:  HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 9, complete Ch. 9 study guide. Review for tomorrow's quiz!

Periods 7,8: HOMEWORK: Read Pg. 119-132, complete study guide. Complete two reading journals. (Due tomorrow). Review for tomorrow's quiz!

FRIDAY:
All classes: Irony practice. No reading HW this weekend.

Periods 1, 4, 5, 6:  Ch. 1-9 quiz. 

Periods 7,8: Part One, Two, and Three quiz. TWO reading journals due!

Videos for Period 7 and 8

Students in period 7 and 8,

Here are the links to the two videos you will need for the Compare & Contrast and Ethos/Pathos/Logos part of your assignment.

Video 1: The Most Beautiful Way to Stop a Bully (Folks, this is the one from the newscast bullying video. You do NOT need to re-watch it, but it is here for reference.)
Video 2: Bullied Girl Voted the Ugliest on the Internet Gives an AMAZING Speech

While you're watching these, be thinking not only of how they apply to the assignment you've been tasked with, but also consider how these apply to your novel.

I can't wait to discuss this with you on Thursday!

Miss Frank

October 17-21

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - test corrections.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - conflict notes and review.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Hoot, Ch. 1, pg. 1-12 and complete Ch. 1 study guide.
Periods 7 and 8: Read Wonder, pg. 3-23 and complete study guide.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - conflict practice, study guide review.
Periods 4 and 6: Reading Journals due!
HOMEWORK:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Hoot, Ch. 2, pg. 13-23 and complete Ch. 2 study guide.
Periods 7 and 8: Read Wonder, pg. 24-44 and complete study guide.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - conflict practice, study guide review.
Periods 1 and 5: Reading Journals due!
HOMEWORK:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Hoot, Ch. 3, pg. 24-36 and complete Ch. 3 study guide.
Periods 7 and 8: Read Wonder, pg. 45-65 and complete study guide.

FRIDAY:
All classes: In class - conflict practice, study guide review. Conflict quiz on MONDAY!
HOMEWORK:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Hoot, Ch. 4-5, pg. 37-57 and complete Ch. 4-5 study guide.
Periods 7 and 8: Read Wonder, pg. 66-80 and complete study guide.

October 10-14

MONDAY:
No school - Columbus Day.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - individualized review for Thursday's test.
HOMEWORK: All week you should be preparing for Thursday's test! Review text structure, word choice (connotation and denotation), tone/mood.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - review for Thursday's test.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - informative nonfiction unit exam!

FRIDAY:
All classes: In class - finish exam, clear out folders, assign Hoot novels, study guides, & reading schedule.

October 3-7

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - worked on text structure note making in groups. Can finish tomorrow what was not completed in class today.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - finished text structure note making. Began work in text structure practice packet. HOMEWORK: Finish Text Structure #1 in packet. See step-by-step directions below if you need them!

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - review TS #1. Begin TS #2. HOMEWORK: Finish Text Structure #2 in packet. 

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - review TS #2. Begin TS #3. HOMEWORK: Finish Text Structure #3 in packet. 

FRIDAY:
All classes: Text structure 15 point quiz! Bellringer collection day!

September 26-30

MONDAY:
All classes: Finish word study assignment for tomorrow.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - partner scoring; connotation's impact on mood and tone notes and practice.
Period 1: HOMEWORK: Answer the last question on the note sheet - What does "power of the pen" mean?
Period 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: HOMEWORK: Finish "My African Mother" (3rd read questions)

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - practice with connotation's impact on mood and tone. Completed "My African Mother" and "My Name" in connotation/denotation packet. HOMEWORK: Finish any work not completed in class. Get progress report signed and returned by Friday.

THURSDAY:
Period 1: In class - completed "My Name" in connotation/denotation packet. 
Period 4, 6: In class - read "The Eyes Have it" and practiced author's tone/mood. Completed #1-4. HOMEWORK: Finish #4 using RACERS if not finished in class. (Period 6 - Find one more example of humor.)
Period 7, 8: Finish "Analyzing Tone & Mood Within a Text" (MacArthur's speech). Be prepared for writing tomorrow.

FRIDAY:
All signed progress reports due!
Periods 1, 5, 7, 8: September Reading Journals due!
All classes: RACERS practice.
Period 5: HOMEWORK: Finish RACERS for Monday!

September 26-30

MONDAY:
All classes: Finish word study assignment for tomorrow.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - partner scoring; connotation's impact on mood and tone notes and practice.
Period 1: HOMEWORK: Answer the last question on the note sheet - What does "power of the pen" mean?
Period 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: HOMEWORK: Finish "My African Mother" and "My Name" if not finished in class.

WEDNESDAY:

THURSDAY:

FRIDAY:

September 19-23

MONDAY:
All classes: In class - completed close read notes in margin of "Two Kinds."  Complete "Analyze the Text" on pg. 26 of textbook which will be homework if not finished in class.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - reviewed close read notes and "Analyze the Text." Introduced concept of connotation and denotation. HOMEWORK: Finish Part 2 in connotation/denotation packet if not finished in class.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - reviewed last night's homework and covered additional connotation/denotation practice.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - Connotation/denotation practice. HOMEWORK: Yellow connotation/denotation worksheet. Prep for tomorrow's quiz.
Periods 4 and 6: HOMEWORK: Finish September Reading Journals!

FRIDAY:
All classes: Bellringer collection day! 15 point connotation/denotation quiz!
Periods 4 and 6: September Reading Journals due!
All classes: HOMEWORK: Complete the top part of the Word Study assignment for Monday if not finished in class. (HINT: For connotation, simply write either positive or negative, then for your synonym, try to pick a word with the opposite connotation.)

September 12-16

MONDAY:
All classes: In class- introduced Reading Journal assignment. HOMEWORK: Complete reading journal in "5 Lessons" article (question #4) in packet.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - begin reading "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan in literature book. Focus on noticing, annotating, connecting, and responding. HOMEWORK: Complete Comprehension Check questions #1-5 on pg. 25 if not finished in class. (Period 1 and 5: No homework!)

WEDNESDAY: Data delay!
All classes: In class - review Comprehension Check questions. Complete Reading Journal entry for "Two Kinds." HOMEWORK: Reading Journal entry for "Two Kinds" if not finished in class.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - close read of "Two Kinds." 

FRIDAY:
Periods 1 and 5: In class - partner revision of "Two Kinds" reading journal. HOMEWORK: Finish reading journal revision if not finished in class.

Periods 4, 6, 7, 8: In class - partner revision of "Two Kinds" reading journal. HOMEWORK: Finish reading journal revision if not finished in class.

September 5-9

MONDAY:
No school - Labor Day

TUESDAY:
All classes: Library orientation and scavenger hunt. Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6 completed library scavenger hunt. Periods 7 and 8 completed pre-tests. All classes received "Welcome!" assignment which is due on FRIDAY.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Begin discussion of reading strategies with "talking to the text" with nonfiction article. HOMEWORK: Finish "talking to the text" using 4 of the symbols listed under "Step 1" on the front page. Be sure to write a quick note to yourself to remember why you selected that symbol. (For example: ? - Why did they choose to study this?)

THURSDAY:
All classes: Continue work with nonfiction article.\
HOMEWORK: Finish sections 1, 2, and 3 in nonfiction article if not finished in class.

FRIDAY:
All classes: "Welcome!" assignment due. Group quiz activity.

August 29-September 2

Welcome to a brand new school year, students and families! Each week, you will be able to find information about what has been completed in class and what is assigned or due each day. Class summaries will be written in italics and will simply explain what was done in class that day and what assignments were given. Entries written in bold and highlighted indicate due dates as well as dates of upcoming quizzes and tests.

MONDAY:
All classes: Syllabus and procedures reviewed in class. Syllabus should be signed and returned by Friday.

TUESDAY:
All classes: Review additional procedures. Begin "First Day Jitters" read aloud.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Continue "First Day Jitters" read aloud.

THURSDAY:
All classes: Pre-test and test taking strategies.

FRIDAY:
All classes: Signed syllabus and "Welcome" assignment due!

May 30-June 3

MONDAY:
No school - Memorial Day holiday.

TUESDAY:
PERIOD 4: Final exam; infographics/masks due!
PERIOD 5: Final exam; precept assignments due! 

WEDNESDAY:
ALL CLASSES: In class - course evaluation.

THURSDAY:
Last day! Enjoy your summer break! You've certainly earned it. :)

FRIDAY:
Teacher in-service.   

  

May 23-27

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 5: Work on precept assignments; study for finals.
Periods 4, 6, 8: Work on infographic/mask assignments; study for finals.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 5: Work on precept assignments; study for finals.
Periods 4, 6, 8: Work on infographic/mask assignments; study for finals.

WEDNESDAY:
PERIOD 8: Final exam; infographics/masks due!

THURSDAY:
PERIOD 1: Final exam; precept assignments due!
PERIOD 2 - PSSA 7: Post-test

FRIDAY:
PERIOD 3: Final exam; precept assignments due!
PERIOD 6: Final exam; infographics/masks due!

 

May 16-May 20

This week has many strange schedules. PLEASE make sure you are staying on top of your work. Even if I don't see you, you may have reading homework.

MONDAY:
Reading: Read pg. 250-264; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class -- Student-led SCOPE article.

TUESDAY:
Extended 1st and 2nd; no 4th, 7th, or 8th.
Reading: Pg. 265-274; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class -- post-test and work on lunch room food fight. Food fight analysis paragraphs are due on the 19th. They cannot be turned in late because our class will not meet again.

WEDNESDAY:
Extended 3rd and 4th; no 2nd, 7th, or 8th.
Reading: Pg. 275-end; complete study guide comprehension questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: No class.

THURSDAY:
Extended 8th and 7th; no 1st, 3rd, or 4th.
Reading: Prepare for final exam.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Lunch room food fight analysis due! In class - food fight debrief.

FRIDAY:
Extended 1st and 2nd; no 3rd or 4th.
Reading: Prepare for final exam. (1st, 2nd, 8th period reviewing in class.)
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE article.

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May 9-13

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 174-185; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 187-204; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE lesson.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 206-219; study guide - comprehension only.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 220-234; study guide - comprehension only. Prepare for tomorrow's quiz on pg. 155-234.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - Student-led SCOPE lesson.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Reading quiz! Read Pg. 236-274; Miranda study guide - comprehension AND inferencing!
       If you are planning on making test corrections, they are due MONDAY.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Lunch Room Food Fight work. Final response due May 19!
 
 
 

May 2-6

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 97-117; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Thank you letter; article questions.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 119-132; complete ONLY comprehension questions in study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: "Lunch Room Murders" partner work in class.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 134-143; complete questions #1-15 in study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Stuttering SCOPE article in class.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Pg. 144-154. Questions #16-34 in study guide; comprehension only. Prepare for quiz tomorrow.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: "Lunch Room Murders" written component due in class.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Pg. 82-154 Quiz; Read Pg. 155-173 for Monday.
Period 2 - PSSA 7:

April 25-29

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 3-23; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class: Work on "Slip or Trip."

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 24-44; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class: news article.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 45-65; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: No class - 8th grade Science PSSA.   

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Wonder pg. 66-80; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class: news article.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Quiz on pg. 3-80; Read Wonder pg. 82-96 for Monday; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class: Lunchroom Murder.   

April 18-22

MONDAY:
All classes - no homework.
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In class - The Lightning Thief/activity.

TUESDAY:
PSSA Math 


WEDNESDAY:
PSSA Math


THURSDAY:
PSSA Math


FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Finish "3-D Limbs" article questions if not finished in class.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In-class - "Lunchroom murder" argumentative writing activity.

April 11-15

MONDAY:
All classes - no homework all week.
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In class - finishing up movie/beginning new activity.

TUESDAY:
PSSA Math
Periods 3, 5: Watching movie.
Periods 6, 8: Capture the Flag work.

WEDNESDAY:
PSSA Math
Periods 4, 5: Watching movie.
Periods 6, 8: Capture the Flag work.

THURSDAY:
PSSA Math
Period 1: Watching movie.
Period 5, 6, 8: Wonder novel assignments

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In class - character type notes.
Period 2 - PSSA 7:

April 4-8

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Determine rhyme scheme and meter for poems in Collection 8. Study for sound devices quiz tomorrow!
Period 2- PSSA 7: In class - PSSA review.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: No homework tonight.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - PSSA review.


WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 5: Read "Weather" on pg. 25; highlight your favorite lines of imagery and identify which senses they appeal to.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - PSSA review.
Periods 4: No homework tonight.
Period 6: Label your selected lines in "Miracles" with the appropriate senses.
Period 8: Label your selected lines in "Miracles" with the appropriate senses.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - PSSA review.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Study for tomorrow's poetry unit test. Will be open note.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - PSSA review.


FRIDAY: 
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Poetry unit test! 

March 28-April 1

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read "Loo-Wit," highlight and identify examples of figurative language in the text.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Complete "Meaning & Tone" packet (blue).

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Study poetry forms (first page of packet). Quiz tomorrow!
Periods 4, 6, 8: Narrative poetry organizer with "The Highwayman;" Study poetry forms (first page of packet). Quiz tomorrow!
Period 2 - PSSA 7: PSSA review in class.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Collection 5 sound devices practice with poems on pg. 23-25.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: PSSA review in class.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Collection 6 sound devices practice with poems on pg. 26-28 if not finished in class.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish inferences and generalizations packet if not finished in class. 

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Complete rhyme scheme and meter for Collection 7.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: PSSA review in class.
 

March 21-25

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read for reading log - due Thursday!
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish "Textual Evidence" packet if not finished in class.


TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Complete "Collection 2 Organizer" using Collection 2 poetry.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish "Textual Evidence" packet if not finished in class.

March 14-18

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: The Lightning Thief unit test!
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish RACERS if not finished in class.


TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Continue work on The Lightning Thief unit test.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish summary packet.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In-class work on The Lightning Thief bead assignment.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish summary packet.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In-class work on The Lightning Thief bead assignment.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class work on summary packet and supporting details.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read "The Song of Wandering Aengus" and answer "Think Questions" on pg. 18; The Lightning Thief bead assignment due!
Period 2 - PSSA 7:
 

March 7-11

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 20 of The Lightning Thief; complete Ch. 20 study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Nonfiction unit exam!

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 21 of The Lightning Thief; complete Ch. 21 study guide. 
Period 4: Finish Annabeth & Grover's journal
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Nonfiction unit exam!

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 22 of The Lightning Thief; complete Ch. 22 study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Nonfiction unit exam corrections.


THURSDAY:

Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Study for Monday's The Lightning Thief exam!
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Nonfiction unit exam corrections.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Study for Monday's The Lightning Thief exam! (Also, heads up - your bead project is due one week from today.)
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish RACERS if not finished in class.

February 29-March 4

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 17 in The Lightning Thief; finish study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish "Tone and Meaning" packet for Wednesday.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 18 in The Lightning Thief; finish study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: No homework tonight. Review packets for Monday's unit test. 

WEDNESDAY:
Period 1, 4, 8: Indirect characterization worksheet.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: No homework tonight. Review packets for Tuesday's unit test.
Period 3, 5, 6: Annabeth STEAL organizer for Ch. 18.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 19 in The Lightning Thief; finish study guide; prepare for Ch. 17-19 quiz tomorrow.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish "Technical Meanings" packet if not finished in class. Continue reviewing packets for Monday's nonfiction unit test. 

FRIDAY:
Periods 1: STEAL organizer on Annabeth using Ch. 18.
Periods 3, 5, 6: Indirect characterization #2.
Periods 4, 8: Review study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish "Technical Meanings" packet. Review packets for Tuesday's nonfiction unit test.
  

February 22-26

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read The Lightning Thief Ch. 15 & complete study guide. (Enjoy this chapter! Be prepared for some characterization work tomorrow.)
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - Evaluating Arguments review; peer review of propositions. No homework tonight.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4: Complete indirect characterization chart for Ares using Ch. 15.
Periods 5, 6, 8: No HW due to the early dismissal.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class- proposition evaluation. No homework tonight. 

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read The Lightning Thief Ch. 16 & complete study guide. (Be prepared for a Ch. 15-16 quiz tomorrow!)
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - proposition evaluation. No homework tonight.
 

February 15-19

MONDAY:
No school.
Read Ch. 12 in The Lightning Thief.

TUESDAY:
No school.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 13; complete study guide.    
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - review evaluating arguments.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 14; complete study guide. Study for Ch. 11-14 quiz tomorrow.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Complete green evaluating arguments packet for Monday. Complete proposition edits. 

February 8-12

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 8; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish writing proposition for Wednesday.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 9; complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish proposition if not completed for today.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 10; complete study guide. Prepare for Ch. 8-10 quiz tomorrow.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Complete Evaluating Arguments packet for Tuesday.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Ch. 8-10 quiz; Read Ch. 11-12 and complete study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Complete Text Structure packet for Wednesday.

FRIDAY:
No school - Act 80 day.

February 1-5

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 5 in The Lightning Thief; answer study guide questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Answer #15-20 in blue Central Ideas packet.


TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Catch up on your study guide and check the correctness of your answers.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Answer #15-20 in the Central Ideas packet.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 6 in The Lightning Thief; answer study guide questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Complete purple Author's Purpose packet, #10-20.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read Ch. 7 in The Lightning Thief; answer study guide questions. There will be a Ch. 5-7 comprehension quiz tomorrow (11 points!)
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Complete Author's Purpose packet. 

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Ch. 5-7 Reading Quiz! Indirect characterization practice for HW.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish writing proposition for Tuesday. Be sure to include all parts -

•1. Why the change needs to be made.

•2. The consequences of not making the change.

•3. Your opponents’ argument.

•4. Why you disagree with your opponents’ argument.

•5. Facts or statistics supporting your proposition.

 

January 25-29

MONDAY:
Snow day

TUESDAY:
Snow day

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read The Lightning Thief, Ch. 1. Complete study guide questions 1-10.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - pre-test.   

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read The Lightning Thief, Ch. 2. Complete study guide questions.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - pre-test.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: Read The Lightning Thief, Ch. 3-4. Complete study guide questions. There will be a multiple choice Ch. 1-4 quiz on Monday!
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In-class - PSSA ELA practice

January 18-22

MONDAY:
No school - teacher in service.

TUESDAY:
Period 7 and 8 midterms

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - binder clean-out, midterm review, policies discussion.  

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In class - mythology notes.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: In class - syllabus discussion. Signed syllabus due by Friday, 1/29.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8: In class - 12 Olympian Gods/Goddesses research.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: In class - syllabus discussion. Signed syllabus due by Thursday, 1/28. 

January 11-15

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Study for midterm.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Prepare for post-test on Wednesday.
Periods 3, 4, 6, 8: Study for midterm.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Study for midterm.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Post-test!
Periods 3, 4, 6, 8: Study for midterm.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1 and 2 midterms
12:33 dismissal 

THURSDAY:
Periods 3 and 6 midterms
12:33 dismissal

FRIDAY:
Periods 4 and 5 midterms
12:33 dismissal     

January 4-January 8

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Read Ch. 17; complete yellow study guide for Ch. 16 & 17.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish practice final exam #1.
Periods 3, 4, 6, 8: Work on midterm study guide.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Finish Ch. 18-19; complete yellow study guide for Ch. 18 & 19.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish practice final exam #1.
Periods 3, 4, 6, 8: Work on midterm study guide.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Finish Ch. 20-21; complete yellow study guide for Ch. 20 & 21.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish practice final exam #2.
Periods 3, 4, 6, 8: Work on midterm study guide.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Finish Epilogue; complete yellow study guide for Epilogue.
Period 2 - PSSA 8: Finish practice final exam #2.
Periods 3, 4, 6, 8: Work on midterm study guide.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 5: Work on midterm study guide.
Period 2 - PSSA 7: Finish practice final exam #3.
Periods 3, 4, 6, 8: Work on midterm study guide.