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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading , log
2. Writing Composition 3
Choices:
...1) What make Macbeth do what he did? P250 Purple book
...2) Compare and contrast Shakespeare's Macbeth to the real Macbeth (Requires research) p250 Purple book
Process: 1] Write your statement or proposition about what caused Macbeth's actions
…..2] List your evidence, as many as you can. Freewrite explanatory paragraphs about each one.
…..3] Answer the opposing view with evidence
3. Hand in written work to be continued.

PERIOD 5
1. Hand in HW voc & qstns Ch 29-30
2. Quiz chs 29-30
3. Voc Quiz from Voc List 1-19.
4. Write about Ch 30: Compare and contrast
HW: Rd chs 31-34. Do 4 voc and 4 qstns
After Friday, only absentee make-up work will be accepted and only within the # of days absent.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading , log,
2. Period 2 Hand in Art Project
.…Period 1 & 2 Take Voc Quiz # 15 & 16

PERIOD 5
1. Hand in HW 2 voc & 2 qstns Ch 27-28
2. Quiz chs 27-28
3. Receive & discuss Voc List 1-19. Adjust word or definition to correlate with each other.
…..Example: trodden: to tread or walk = trodden: treaded upon OR trod: to tread or walk
4. Discussion of chapters 27-28
HW: Rd chs 29 & 30. Do 2 voc and 2 qstns
HW: Choose 5 of your 19 vocabulary for a quiz Tuesday

PERIOD 6
1. Voc Qz 35-42 & 51, 52
2. Tests returned
HW: Voc 43 & 44

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Thursday, February 7, 2008

PERIOD 2
1. AR reading , log,
2. Macbeth Art Project. Select a quotation of 10 words or more to illustrate. Requirements:
….1) Write quotation in DARK ink or marker, use "quotation marks," and put the page number in parentheses at the end of the quote (documentation)
….2) Fill the page…..
….3) Use at least 3 colors…..
….4)Use contrast (dark and light)

PERIOD 5
1. SRF
2. Quiz chs 24-26
3. Hand in HW 3 voc & 3 qstns
4. Discussion of chapters 24-26
HW: Rd chs 27 & 28. Do 2 voc and 2 qstns

PERIOD 6
1. SRF
2. Voc Qz 33-40 & 51, 52
3. Practice Test on Critical Reading Section 3
HW: Voc 41 & 42

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

PERIOD 1
1. AR reading , log,
2. Hand in art project
3. Check and discuss questions 1-10 & Respond to Literature question.
4. Vocabulary 14. Tragedy: (n) the story of a hero with a flaw, a fault, that causes his downfall
…..15. Imagery: (n) descriptive words about sensory experiences, both literal and figurative

PERIOD 6
1. Voc Qz 31-40
2. Test on Critical Reading
HW: Vocab. 33-40, 51, 52

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading , log,
2. Answer questions 1-10 and Respond to Literature question. Include question in answer.
3. Macbeth Art Project. Select a quotation of 10 words or more to illustrate. Requirements:
….1) Write quotation in DARK ink or marker, use "quotation marks," and put the page number in parentheses at the end of the quote, which is called the "documentation."
….2) Fill the page.
….3) Use at least 3 colors.
….4) Use contrast (dark and light).

PERIOD 5
1. Quiz chs 22-23
2. Hand in 22/23 voc&qstns; 19 word voc list; and your papers passed out yesterday
3. Get back Mult Choice on Ch 20 and discuss missed answers
4. Discuss Chs 22-23
HW: Read chs 24, 25, 26 and do 3 voc and 3 qstns

Monday, February 04, 2008

Monday, February 4, 2008

Monday, February 4, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading , log
2. Macbeth film : Pd 2 only
3. Answer questions 1-10 and Respond to Literature question. Include question in answer. Finish tomorrow.

PERIOD 5
1. Hand in study qstns ch 21
2. Write on qstn for last chapter read
HW: Read Chs 22-23 Do 2 voc and 2 questions
HW: Copy your 19 vocabulary words and defns from previous papers. Return all tomorrow.

PERIOD 6
1. Voc Qz 31-38 and 49-50
2. Discuss handouts on the SAT sections and rubric for essay question
HW: Vocab. 31-40

Friday, February 01, 2008

Friday, February 1, 2008

Friday, February 1, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading , log, and quiz
2. Macbeth film : Pd 1 finished; Pd 2 up to last battle

PERIOD 5
1. AR reading and quiz
2. Quiz Ch 20
3. Hand in study questions ch 20
4. AP style essay on JE ch20
HW: Read Ch 21; Do study questions on the handout sheet.

PERIOD 6
1. SRF
2. SAT Prac Test 2 Essay 25 mins
HW: Vocab. 31-38 & 49-50 for qz Mon

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Thursday, January 31, 2008

PERIOD 2
1. AR reading and log………. Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Read pp 83 to the end on p88
2. Macbeth film up to Macbeth drinking the witches' potion to see the apparitions

PERIOD 5
1. Quiz Chs 17-19
2. Hand in 3 voc and 3 qstns
3. Discuss a student's question about the incident referring to a "hag"
4. Do a 10 qstn multiple choice and check.
5. Begin Ch 20 aloud.
HW: Read Ch 20; Do study questions on the handout sheet.

PERIOD 6
1. Vocab. Qz #s 47-50 and 31-36
2. SAT Sect 5 Wrtg Skills: 39questions and check.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

PERIOD 1
1. AR reading and log………. Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Read p87 to the end
3. Macbeth film: Macduff & Malcolm take their army to Dunsinane

PERIOD 6
1. Vocab. Qz #s 45-50 and 31-34
2. Finish Crit Rdg SAT Sect 1
HW: Voc 35-36

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading and log………. Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Macbeth film
3. Per 1 to p87; per 2 to p83

PERIOD 5……. AR Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
1. Quiz Chs 15-16
2. Hand in 2 voc and 2 qstns
3. 10 min written response to ch 15 & 16 questions
4. Begin Ch 17 aloud
HW: Read Chs 17, 18, 19; Do 3 voc and 3 questions

Monday, January 28, 2008 Macbeth and Jane Eyre

Monday, January 28, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading and log………. Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Macbeth film

PERIOD 5
1. Quiz Chs 13-14
2. Hand in 2 voc and 2 qstns
3. Begin Ch 15 aloud
HW: Read Chs 15-16; Do 2 voc and 2 questions

PERIOD 6
1. Vocab. Qz #s 45-50 and 31-32
2. Discuss missed qstns and vocabulary from Crit Rdg SAT Sect 1; today #7
HW: Voc 45-50 and 31-34 for quiz

Friday, January 25, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008

PERIOD 2
1. AR reading and log………. Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Read pp79-81 & watch film up to seeing the dagger.

*PERIOD 5.....*Reading Record Cards are at 10-24-07
1. SRF
2. Quiz Chs 11-12
3. Hand in 2 voc and 2 qstns
HW: Read Chs 13-14; Do 2 voc and 2 questions

PERIOD 6
1. SRF
2. Practice Vocab. and take Qz #s 45-50
3. Discuss missed qstns from Crit Rdg SAT Sect 1; today #5 & 6
HW: Voc 49-50 and 31 & 32 for Monday quiz

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Thursday, January 24, 2008
"Friday" Schedule

PERIOD 1
1. AR reading and new log………. Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Write about the way each character--Macbeth and Lady Macbeth--reacts to the opportunity for Macbeth to be king. Hand in paper.
3. Movie to the drunken porter opening the door to the castle to two of Duncan's men.

PERIOD 2
1. AR reading and new log………. Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Movie to end of Act I
3. Write about the way each character--Macbeth and Lady Macbeth--reacts to the opportunity for Macbeth to be king. Hand in paper.

PERIOD 5
1. SRF
2. Quiz Chs 6-10
3. Hand in 5 voc and 5 qstns
HW: Read Chs 11-12; Do 2 voc and 2 questions

PERIOD 6
1. Practice Vocab. and take Qz #s 45-48
2. Discuss missed qstns from Crit Rdg SAT Sect 1; today #5
HW: Voc 49-50 for Friday quiz

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

PERIOD 1
1. AR reading and new log....... Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Read Macbeth pp 79-81 and watch movie to end of Act I

PERIOD 6
1. SRF for tomorrow
2. Finish qstns 1-25 on Crit Rdg SAT Sect 1 and check
3. Discuss first incorrect answer #4
4. Practice Vocab. Qz #s 45 & 46 and bonus

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

PERIODs 1&2
1. AR reading and new log Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Read Macbeth pp 78-79 period 1; pp73-79 & movie period 2

PERIOD 5
1. Quiz Chs 2-5
2. Discuss qstns after handing in Voc & Qstns chs 4&5
3.Write 15 minutes
HW: Read chapters 6-10 for Thur
HW: Do 5 vocabulary words and 5 questions
Chpts to read Jane Eyre Schedule
1,2,3 Jan/17
4,5 Jan/18
6,7,8 Jan/22 Tue
9,10
11,12 Jan/24 Thur
13-14 Jan/25 Fri
15-16 Jan/28 Mon
17 Jan/29 Tue
18-19
20 Jan/31 Thur
21 Feb/1 Fri
22-23 Feb/4 Mon
24 Feb/5 Tue
25-26
27 Feb/7 Thur
28 Feb/8 Fri
29-30 Feb/11 Mon
31-32 (19pp) Feb/12 Tue
33-34 (34pp)
35-36 Feb/14 Thur
37-38 Feb/15 Fri

Friday, January 18, 2008

Friday, January 18, 2008

Friday, January 18, 2008

PERIODs 1&2
1. AR reading and new log Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Read Macbeth pp 73-78 period 1; pp73-74 period 2

PERIOD 5
1. SRFF
2. Quiz Ch 1
3. Discuss vocabulary and questions
HW: Read chapters 4&5
HW: Do 2 vocabulary words and 2 questions

PERIOD 6
1. SRFF
2. Get vocabulary list
3. Take PSAT Critical Reading 4DPT2
HW: Study words 45 & 46 for quiz Tues

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Thursday, January 17, 2008

PERIOD 2
1. AR reading and new log Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Begin Shakespeare's Macbeth: Pg72 in Gold book: "Writing Connection"
Write the 2 sentences about the character described. Switch papers with a partner. Under his/her 2 sentences, write a minimum of 35 words in a paragraph expanding or elaborating on the idea in one of the sentences. Put your name on the paper and hand it in.

PERIOD 5
1. SRFF
2. Two groups discuss poems 171 and 172 from Sound and Sense
3. Get Jane Eyre books
HW: Read chapters 1, 2, 3 (appox 20 pp a day will be assigned every school day)
HW: Find 3 vocabulary words anywhere in the three chapters and do the following:
(1) Write the page number and the sentence from the book in which the word appears.
(2) Write the definition that fits the context of the sentence in which it was found.
(3) Write your own sentence using the word, clearly implying the meaning. Example: When the child read the MORAL of the story, he learned that patience has its rewards.
HW: For each chapter, write a question that isn't clearly answered in the text. "Why" questions are usually good.

PERIOD 6
1. SRFF
2. Class test on English skills
3. Go over answers and hand papers in.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

PERIOD 1
1. AR reading and new log Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Begin Shakespeare's Macbeth: Pg72 in Gold book: "Writing Connection"
Write the 2 sentences about the character described. Switch papers with a partner. Under his/her 2 sentences, write a minimum of 35 words in a paragraph expanding or elaborating on the idea in one of the sentences. Put your name on the paper and hand it in.

PERIOD 6
1. Share your quiz with your partner. Introduce your partner to the class and ask the class a question from their quiz.
2. Handouts on Test-taking Myths and Test-taking Approaches. Discuss. Also handout on Critical Reading and Effective Writing.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. AR reading and new log Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
2. Find example of writing that demonstrates one of the 6 + 1 Writing Traits,based on your work in the literary analysis of the Prioress.
Copy and document on Comment sheet.

PERIOD 5 AR Quiz deadline Friday, Feb 1
1. Write an analytical essay on "Naming of Parts" p1122 in your text. Use TP-CASTT or SSIF, Speaker, Sound, Imagery, Figurative language. Finish in class.
2. Look at grades
HW: Read Ch 15 in Sound and Sense. Write a substantial essay analyzing poem 171 or 172.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Monday, January 14, 2008

PERIODs 1 & 2
1. Catching up and reading
2. Look over exams
3. Look at essays on the Prioress

PERIOD 5
1. Catching up
2. Look over exams
3. Look at essays on the group novel

PERIOD 6
1. Handouts for new students to take home for parents to sign
2. Meecher Teacher Quiz
Homework: Write 5 unusual things about you or what you've done.
Write a quiz about yourself using the 5 things.
Make up 2 wrong answers for a multiple choice quiz to give orally to a partner.
Example: Which of these do I have:
five red bandanas
a cocker spaniel and poodle mix
a 52 inch plasma screen TV ?