January 23-27

As we enter another novel unit, please make sure you are keeping up with the reading assignments. This includes both the novel and the study questions. If you are absent or we are off for a snow day, you still need to complete the reading.

MONDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No reading. In class (periods 1 and 4) - read pg. 24-44.
Periods 7, 8: Finish Ch. 1 for tomorrow.

TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 24-44, answer questions #7-10.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 2 for Thursday, complete reading questions.

WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 45-65, answer questions #11-14.
Periods 7, 8: Finish Ch. 2 for tomorrow, complete reading questions.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 66-80, answer questions #15-18.
Periods 7,8: Read Ch. 3 for tomorrow, complete reading questions.

FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No reading assignment over the weekend.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 4, complete reading questions.

January 16-20

MONDAY:
No school.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - Read launch text on page 446, answer "What is adversity?" Practice with summarization strategies and written responses.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - Watch "The Dust Bowl," comparing media to text. Work on comprehension check and making meaning portions.

THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: In class - Read "The Grapes of Wrath" excerpt. Complete comprehension check and close read. Homework: Read Wonder pg. 3-23, answer questions #1-6.
Periods 7, 8: In class - historical background for Warriors Don't Cry. Homework: Read Warriors Don't Cry Ch. 1, answer questions.

FRIDAY:  
All classes: In class - Close read/characterize narrator of "The Grapes of Wrath."

January 9-13

MONDAY:
All classes: Characterization notes, discussion, and practice.

TUESDAY:
All classes: Characterization practice.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: Characterization practice.

THURSDAY:
All classes: "The Sneetches" read aloud/discussion - focus on comprehension, main idea, and supporting details.

FRIDAY:
All classes: "The Sneetches" read aloud/discussion - focus on theme and supporting details.

January 2-6

MONDAY:
No school.

TUESDAY:
All classes: In class - "Welcome Back" reflection assignment.

WEDNESDAY:
All classes: In class - direct & indirect characterization; static/dynamic characterization practice.

THURSDAY:
All classes: In class - retake of pre-test from beginning of the year to see how much we're growing.

FRIDAY:
All classes: In class - finish pre-test if not finished yesterday. nonfiction article work when finished.

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.