MONDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Wonder pg. 284-297; answer questions #7-8. If you did not receive a 9/10 or 10/10 on last week's assignment, you must write your answers on a separate sheet of paper and either restate the question or repeat the prompt.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 18; answer study questions,
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Wonder pg. 298-310; answer questions #9-11. If you did not receive a 9/10 or 10/10 on last week's assignment, you must write your answers on a separate sheet of paper and either restate the question or repeat the prompt.
Periods 7, 8: Read epilogue; answer study questions.
WEDNESDAY:
All classes: PSSA practice/TDA practice in class. No homework other than study for tomorrow's quiz and prepare for Friday's essay.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Quiz on sections 7 and 8 in Wonder. Remaining class time spent preparing for tomorrow's essay exam. You may not use an outline tomorrow.
Periods 7, 8: Quiz on Ch. 14-epilogue. Remaining class time spent preparing for tomorrow's essay exam. You may not use an outline tomorrow.
FRIDAY:
Bellringers due!
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Essay exam on Wonder.
Periods 7, 8: Essay exam on Warriors Don't Cry.
ALL essays MUST be submitted by the end of the class period. You have had several days to prepare.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
February 20-24
MONDAY:
No school.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 236-248; answer questions #1-4. Questions must be answered in complete sentences.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 15; answer study guide questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 250-264; answer questions #1-4. Questions must be answered in complete sentences.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 16; answer study guide questions.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 265-283; answer questions #5-6. Questions must be answered in complete sentences. Section 8 and 9 will be collected for a grade tomorrow.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 17; answer study guide questions.
All classes: Reading journals are due tomorrow!
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No weekend reading. Section 8 and 9 will be collected for a grade.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 18 for Tuesday; answer study guide questions.
All classes: Reading journals due!
No school.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 236-248; answer questions #1-4. Questions must be answered in complete sentences.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 15; answer study guide questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 250-264; answer questions #1-4. Questions must be answered in complete sentences.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 16; answer study guide questions.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 265-283; answer questions #5-6. Questions must be answered in complete sentences. Section 8 and 9 will be collected for a grade tomorrow.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 17; answer study guide questions.
All classes: Reading journals are due tomorrow!
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No weekend reading. Section 8 and 9 will be collected for a grade.
Periods 7 & 8: Read Ch. 18 for Tuesday; answer study guide questions.
All classes: Reading journals due!
Monday, February 13, 2017
February 13-17
MONDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 187-204; answer questions #1-4.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 12; answer study questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Pg. 206-219; answer questions #1-3.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 13; answer study questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Pg. 220-234; answer questions #4-5. Also tonight, consider the positive effects identified by the author in the "Random Acts of Kindness" article.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 14; answer study questions. (Ch. 14 is not due until the 21st.)
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No reading. Part 4, 5, and 6 quiz.
Periods 7, 8: Ch. 8-13 quiz. Poem satires due!
FRIDAY:
No school.
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 187-204; answer questions #1-4.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 12; answer study questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Pg. 206-219; answer questions #1-3.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 13; answer study questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read Pg. 220-234; answer questions #4-5. Also tonight, consider the positive effects identified by the author in the "Random Acts of Kindness" article.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 14; answer study questions. (Ch. 14 is not due until the 21st.)
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No reading. Part 4, 5, and 6 quiz.
Periods 7, 8: Ch. 8-13 quiz. Poem satires due!
FRIDAY:
No school.
Monday, February 6, 2017
February 6-10
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: Read p. 134-143; study questions #1-4.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 8, answer study questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read p. 144-154; study questions #5-7.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 9, answer study questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read p. 155-173; study questions #8-11.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 10, answer study questions.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read p. 174-185; study question #12.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 11, answer study questions. (Due Monday!)
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: All rewrites of comparative essay due.
Periods 7, 8: Continue reading Ch. 11, finish study questions for Monday.
MONDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read p. 134-143; study questions #1-4.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 8, answer study questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read p. 144-154; study questions #5-7.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 9, answer study questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read p. 155-173; study questions #8-11.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 10, answer study questions.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read p. 174-185; study question #12.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 11, answer study questions. (Due Monday!)
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: All rewrites of comparative essay due.
Periods 7, 8: Continue reading Ch. 11, finish study questions for Monday.
Monday, January 30, 2017
January 30-February 3
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: Read pg. 82-96, answer questions #1-5.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 5, complete reading questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 97-117, answer questions #6-8.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 6, complete reading questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 119-132, answer questions #1-3.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 7 for Friday, complete reading questions.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No reading. Prepare for tomorrow's quiz.
Periods 7,8: Finish Ch. 7 assignment.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Pg. 1-132 quiz! No reading assignment over the weekend.
Periods 7, 8: Ch. 1-7 quiz! No reading assignment over the weekend.
MONDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 82-96, answer questions #1-5.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 5, complete reading questions.
TUESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 97-117, answer questions #6-8.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 6, complete reading questions.
WEDNESDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Read pg. 119-132, answer questions #1-3.
Periods 7, 8: Read Ch. 7 for Friday, complete reading questions.
THURSDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: No reading. Prepare for tomorrow's quiz.
Periods 7,8: Finish Ch. 7 assignment.
FRIDAY:
Periods 1, 4, 5, 6: Pg. 1-132 quiz! No reading assignment over the weekend.
Periods 7, 8: Ch. 1-7 quiz! No reading assignment over the weekend.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
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.
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.
Monday, January 16, 2017
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."
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."
Monday, January 9, 2017
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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.
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.
Monday, December 19, 2016
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! :)
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! :)
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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.
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.
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