Fall+2012-+Eng+I

=Mr. Thomas-English I: 1st Period, Fall 2012=

Here you will find a running document of class activities as well as important dates and documents.

Week 1: 8/27-8/31
Due Dates: -8/28; Syllabus signed -8/30; Introductory Letter; English binder acquired and organized -8/31; Presentations of Introductory Letters

Monday, 8/27
(First day of school)

-Have students complete and return Student Info sheet -Explain daily schedule, lunch schedule -Review class syllabus with students -Have a walk-through of classroom procedures
 * Bathroom passes
 * Tardy sign-in
 * Behavioral issues; detentions
 * Good Work! process (10 tallies=reward on Friday)

-Walk students through "Me-Write" -Have students respond to 6 questions
 * Write about yourself for 4 minutes without stopping
 * When your mind loses track, write your name until you remember your train of thought
 * 1) Who did you spend most of your time with this summer?
 * 2) What plans did you have for yourself for this summer? Did you follow through with all of these plans?
 * 3) What is the last movie you saw? Did you like it?
 * 4) What are you most looking forward to about high school?
 * 5) What are you most nervous about with entering high school?
 * 6) What will you do when you leave school this afternoon?

-Randomly select students to share answers to summer reflection questions -Introduce Letter Writing assignment (due Thursday 8/30; presentations Friday 8/31)



Homework:
-Acquire and organize English binder -Get syllabus signed by parent -Begin Letter Writing assignment

Tuesday, 8/28
1. Have out your signed syllabus and your English notebook 2. Begin working on the start-up activity (to be stored in your “Start-Up” section) 3. Sit quietly until Mr. Thomas is ready to move on 4. Respond to the writing prompts (to be stored in your “Writer’s Notebook”) 5. Distribute Eugene Ashley article
 * a. Write 3 get-to-know-you questions.
 * b. In 5 sentences, describe your first day of school.
 * c. What is something funny that happened yesterday?
 * d. After one day, is high school/this school year what you expected it to be? Why or why not? Please respond in 3 sentences.
 * e. Write 3 questions you have about school.
 * i. Give students time to respond individually
 * ii. Have students talk to one neighbor about their answers to the above answers; they must keep notes on their partner’s answers.
 * iii. Take turns having partners introduce each other by sharing their answers to one of their original questions (a).
 * 1. Make sure to demonstrate for class the appropriate way to conduct class discussions
 * a. Have students read individually
 * i. Quick discussion
 * 1. What is something you did not know before?
 * 2. How do you feel about having your school named after this person?



Homework:
-Acquire and organize English binder -Get syllabus signed by parent -Continue working on Letter Writing assignment

Wednesday, 8/29
Before we begin…
 * ID/Dress code check
 * Who has started the letter?
 * i. We will be working on it today, finalizing tomorrow
 * Tomorrow there will be no homeroom


 * Explain directions for Start-Up
 * What is an adjective?
 * What is an adjective not?
 * Make sure your sentences go together, not just random thoughts
 * Make sure the five unrelated adjectives are actually unrelated
 * As students complete “Madlibs” Start-Up, check for signed syllabi and notebooks organized
 * When students finish, explain next steps:
 * Double-check that your sentences work together and that your list of five adjectives is unrelated from the sentences
 * You will switch your Start-Up with a partner near you
 * Everyone must have someone else’s paper
 * Now, with your partner’s paper in front of you, fill in his blanks by using the five adjectives he provided for you
 * i. Try to use them in the most logical way
 * ii. Don’t talk to your partner (or anyone) while doing this, they will see what you have done shortly. After you have completed the task, you will give your partner’s paper back to him
 * Ask for 4 volunteers to share their completed sentences
 * Keep this in your Start-Up section


 * Today we are going to start with another get-to-know-you activity
 * Personality Color Questionnaire
 * Students complete quietly and individually
 * Collect; results will be described on Friday


 * Distribute Mr. Bowen letter
 * Students read silently
 * Discuss spelling and grammar mistakes
 * Distribute "No-Excuses" list
 * Read through with class
 * Students use "No-Excuses" list to edit the letter to Mr. Bowen
 * Discuss corrections as a class


 * Allow students time to work on their letter assignments

Homework:

 * Notebook
 * Letter Assignment



Thursday, 3/30
Start-Up:
 * In two paragraphs, respond to the prompt:
 * If you could change one rule or one aspect of Ashley High School, what would it be? Why would you want to change this? What would the school be like after you made this change?

-Distribute "Log-in Reference Sheet"
 * Today we will be setting up professional e-mail accounts, TurnItIn.com accounts, and Edmodo accounts.
 * Professional e-mail: It is important for you to start distinguishing between school life and personal life. Think of school as your current job. You wouldn't want to e-mail your boss from an e-mail address such as SaSsYgUrL22@yahoo.com . It would look extremely unprofessional. We will be using Gmail (unless you feel that your current e-mail address is professional and I approve of it).
 * Go to www.mail.google.com
 * Enter your desired username. Try to make it yourfirstname.yourlastname@gmail.com ; if it is not available, try to add a couple numbers to the end. Again, do not make an e-mail address that is along the lines of SaSsYgUrL22
 * When you have successfully set up your account, e-mail Mr. Thomas at taylor.thomas@nhcs.net
 * Name the Subject line Your Name
 * Write me a message as follows

Mr. Thomas,

One random fact about me is ___.

Sincerely,

Your Name


 * Turnitin.com: This is a website where we will be submitting all of our formal writing assignments. Click on "Create an Account." You will be prompted to enter a Class ID and Enrollment Password; e-mail me for both of these.
 * Edmodo.com: Set up similarly to Facebook, this is a more student-friendly resource where we can interact online to discuss class happenings. I may send out reminders about homework, post a quick quiz, or ask you to post and respond to each other about a reading from class. Click on "I'm a Student!" and follow the prompts to create an account. You will be asked for a Group Code; e-mail me for this code.

Friday, 8/31
Start-Up: Write three paragraphs about someone you look up to. Describe what it is about this person that you admire. What steps are you taking to become more like this role model?

Go to Media Center for orientation with library

Read and make corrections to Mr. Thomas article



Monday, 9/3
Labor Day: No school

Tuesday, 9/4
Start-Up:
 * Complete "U nO wZzUp"

1. Review grammatical corrections for 'About Mr. Thomas' letter 2. Begin sharing 'Letter Writing' assignment from Thursday 3. Text annotations 4. Distribute 'Common Core' newspaper article
 * Review appropriate sharing practices
 * Distribute rubric for assignment
 * Lay out basic symbols to use while reading texts
 * Use these for EVERY reading we do (as long as it is your copy to keep, not in the textbook)
 * Use text annotation practices
 * Finish reading article for homework



Homework:

 * 1) Read and annotate "Curriculum Change" article

Wednesday, 9/5
• Make sure you read and annotated article • Turn in homework (article with annotations) • Complete the start-up

-Start-Up: Exclamation points, which signal strong emotion, should be used only when absolutely necessary. Write a paragraph about the most exciting thing that has ever happened to you (yes, you may make up a story), and fill it with exclamation points. When you're done, rewrite it, changing every exclamation point to a period. Which version do you prefer? Why?

-Share start-up -Finish presenting letters to class -Notebook organization expectations
 * 5 dividers, as outlined in syllabus
 * Make sure these are in their appropriate places at all times:
 * Homework/Assignment Calendar
 * Syllabus
 * Log-in Reference Sheet
 * "No Excuses"
 * Remember: Binder checks will begin some time after this Friday, 9/7/12

-Distribute September Calendar
 * Record any and all homework assignments, project due dates, test and quiz dates, etc.

-Discuss homework articles
 * Share thoughts, comments, questions, etc.
 * Respond to at least three Reading Reflection Questions

-Parts of Speech pre-quiz
 * Take individually, check answers as a class



Thursday, 9/6
Writer’s Notebook: Write two paragraphs about one of your favorite childhood memories. What were you doing? Who were with you? What time of the year was it? What made this moment so great? OR, write two paragraphs about what’s on your mind.

Before we begin…


 * • ID/Dress Code check
 * • Book club, musical auditions, student council
 * • Who was not here yesterday?
 * o Parts of Speech pre-assessment
 * o September calendar
 * o “Curriculum” article?
 * o Get notes on annotation and dates for calendar from classmate

1. Share start-up 2. Notes: Parts of Speech, Part 1 3. Practice
 * a. Handout
 * b. Create your own
 * Follow the format of the handout on Parts of Speech, and, with your partner, create questions of your own on the topic. For instance, for the first section your questions should be something like: "Apple Teacher Pencil _" For which someone would have to choose the two nouns that fit the same category (person, place, thing, idea). Continue to mimmick the worksheet for each section. You and your partner should create 5 original questions for each section (nouns, adjectives, verbs).



Friday, 9/7
• IDs • Dress code

Start-Up: Identify the following words as nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. If the word is a noun, clarify if it is a person, place or thing. If a word can be categorized as two different parts of speech, be sure to write both.

1. Keyboard 2. Type 3. Typing 4. Typist 5. Music 6. Temporary 7. Dynamics 8. Dynamic 9. Late 10. Hurriedly 11. Pay 12. Patiently 13. Payment

- Discuss Start-Up - “Texting” Article
 * o Annotate
 * o Answer reading questions
 * o Discuss

- Vocabulary words

- Mythology
 * o What do you know?
 * o Notes

Homework

 * Write one sentence for each vocabulary word

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=Week 3: 9/10-9/14=

Monday, 9/10

 * Have out vocabulary sentences homework.

• Get involved!
 * o Book club
 * o Chess club
 * o Principal’s Advisory Council
 * o Student Council

Start-Up: • -Turn your sentences into a fill-in-the-blank worksheet (omitting the vocab word in each sentence) • -Pass them in • -Redistribute "worksheets" • -Fill the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary word • -Share the challenging sentences

1. Finish Greek Mythology notes 2. Parts of speech practice:

Copy these sentences with space between each. Circle the key words in each sentence, then draw arrows from each word, pointing to the word it is working with directly (is this word describing another word in the sentence?).


 * • The girl in the red jacket ran quietly through the dark hallway.
 * • I drank a strawberry milkshake after I discovered the benefits of eating fruit.
 * • The game was cancelled immediately.
 * • The game was cancelled immediately.
 * • The game was cancelled immediately.

2. Introduce Pre-reading assignment: Due Thursday
 * • Writing contest!!

4. Give students time to work on essay



Tuesday, 9/11
Start-Up:
 * • -Take 11 note cards (from Mr. T)
 * • -Create flash cards for your seven vocabulary words
 * • -Create flash cards for the first four parts of speech we have covered. Write examples of each on the definition side.

1. Writer's Notebook:

• -Read the following excerpt silently, and then respond to it openly in one paragraph in your Writer's Notebook.

'What about a teakettle? What if the spout opened and closed when the steam came out, so it would become a mouth, and it could whistle pretty melodies, or do Shakespeare, or just crack up with me? I could invent a teakettle that reads in Dad's voice, so I could fall asleep, or maybe a set of kettles that sings the chorus of "Yellow Submarine," which is a song by the Beatles, who I love, because entomology is one of my raisons d'etre, which is a French expression that I know.'


 * Entomology- The branch of zoology dealing with the study of insects
 * Rasion d'etre- Reason for living

• -What do you think about this paragraph? Who do you think is speaking? What kind of book do you think this comes from? What do you think this character is currently going through? Based on this small excerpt, how would you characterize the speaker?

-Now, respond openly about September 11, what it means to you, what you remember from this day 11 years ago, any other thoughts or questions you have about this topic. Consider writing a list of everything you are thankful for.

2. Parts of Speech practice 3. Research initial thoughts
 * Worksheet



Wednesday, 9/12
1. Take 5 minutes to review parts of speech independently

2. Take Parts of Speech Quiz 1

3. Switch papers and grade

4. Computer lab
 * Type essay (due Friday)
 * Begin initial research for research paper
 * Initial research handout (given yesterday) is also due Friday
 * You may explore other topics not listed, but get the idea approved by Mr. Thomas
 * You may not write about:
 * Abortion
 * Gay marriage
 * Legalization of marijuana
 * **These arguments have been made and are, generally, too politically-charged**
 * Make sure whatever topic you want to explore further is one about which you can develop an argument

Thursday, 9/13
Thursday. September 13, 2012:

Start-Up:

Create a short story (2-3 paragraphs) that includes or revolves around the following sentences:

She flung open the door and found exactly what she was looking for. A wide grin spread across her face. Except, something was wrong….

1. Share stories 2. Parts of speech scavenger hunt 3. Parts of Speech notes 2



Friday, 9/14

 * 1) Vocabulary Quiz #1
 * 2) New vocabulary list
 * 3) Finish Parts of Speech notes 2
 * 4) POS Worksheet



=Week 4: 9/17-9/21=

Monday, 9/17
Monday, 9/17/12:


 * Take out paper for the start-up, and place your binder on the floor next to the front table

1. Start-up:

• Take out any book of yours. Scan through the pages to locate each part of speech we have covered so far. On a separate sheet of paper, copy sentences from your book and identify each part of speech in each sentence.

o Note: It may not be that each part of speech is in each sentence, and that is ok. Make sure that you are locating each part of speech in however many sentences it takes.
 *  Parts of Speech quiz = Wednesday
 *  Vocabulary quiz 2= Friday

2. POS 2 practice
 * • Review answers from first worksheet
 * • Complete the HW worksheet
 * • Review answers

3. On the same sheet of paper as your start-up, write a story using each vocabulary word as well as each part of speech. Your story may be about a real life experience, what you did this weekend, or completely fictional.


 * Switch with a partner.
 * Underline each vocabulary word
 * Label each part of speech



Tuesday, 9/18
Start-Up: If you could be famous for anything, what would it be? Why would you want to be famous for this? (Explain in 4-5 sentences)

-Homecoming!
 * Spirit Week days
 * Monday: NO SCHOOL
 * Tuesday: Class Competition- Colors (freshmen= black)
 * Wednesday: 80s
 * Thursday: Class Competition- Cliques (freshmen= jocks)
 * Friday: School Spirit (Ashley attire/colors)

1. Trojan War background
 * a. Read and annotate

2. Trojan War PowerPoint

3. Read Odyssey background
 * a. Read and annotate

Answer these questions: 1. When is it believed that The Odyssey was composed? 2. Has The Odyssey influenced other cultures? Explain your answer. 3. Which goddess always supports Odysseus? 4. List two interesting facts about Homer.

4. Handout Greek God/Goddess Barbie sheet
 * Choose any Greek god or goddess to complete the worksheet
 * Due Friday, 9/21
 * Look at example below



Wednesday, 9/19
Start-Up:

Write three "Start-Up" questions (that we have not done already). Make these questions ones that require a short response--not just a one-word answer.


 * 1) Parts of speech review game
 * White boards
 * 1) Computer lab
 * Finish any work that has not been completed or submitted
 * Submit last week's essay to www.turnitin.com if you have not already done so (EVEN IF YOU SENT IT TO ME IN ANOTHER WAY)
 * Work on god/goddess Barbie project
 * Continue thoughts on potential research topics

Thursday, 9/20

 * Dress Code

Start-Up: Briefly summarize the events of and leading up to the Trojan War, what you know of Odysseus, and what you know of The Odyssey currently. You may refer back to your notes from Tuesday.

1. Vocabulary review game

2. Distribute copies of The Odyssey
 * a. Read pages 291-296

3. Answer guided questions Part 1
 * a. You may look back through the text to answer

4. With remaining time, you may:
 * a. Work on Barbie project
 * b. Study vocabulary words



Friday, 9/21
Start-Up: (3-5 sentences) If you could be in any movie, what would it be and what role would you play? Explain.

1. Vocabulary quiz #2


 * Either turn in your Barbie project, or write the following letter on a separate sheet of paper and turn in:

//Dear Mr. Thomas,//

//I do not have my Barbie project today, September 21, because. I understand it is due today, therefore I will not earn full credit. I will have my project to you by___.//

//-Your Name//

2. Thesis statement
 * Notes
 * Practice
 * Odysseus Punishment essay
 * Write thesis statement for essay

3. Read //The Odyssey//
 * Guided questions part 2



=Week 5: 9/24-9/28=

Monday, 9/24
Teacher work day. No school for students.

Tuesday, 9/25
(Mr. Thomas out sick)

Start-Up: Write two paragraphs explaining the roles of the gods so far in //The Odyssey//. Are they important? Why or why not?

1. Persuasive Writing Practice

2. Read //The Odyssey// and complete Guiding Questions 2, begin questions 3

3. With remaining time, give students time to work on their essays (due Thursday)



Thursday, 9/27
Writer’s Notebook:

In 6-8 sentences: Describe, honestly, what the writing process is like for you. Consider these thoughts: Do you think long about what you want to say? Do you plan what you are going to write? Do you meaningfully revise your writing? Do you just begin to write blindly (without much thought or planning)? When you finish your first draft, are you done? Does writing matter to you?

1. Dress code

2. Word Graveyard activity
 * a. Review and discuss
 * b. Why do these words hurt writing?

3. Other tips to make writing stronger

4. The Odyssey guided questions 1&2
 * a. Distribute texts
 * b. What has happened so far?

5. Read and complete part 3
 * a. Read and work on questions

6. Vocabulary review game



Friday, 9/28
1. Vocabulary quiz #3

2. Letter to the Future You activity

3. Work on completing //Odyssey// guided questions
 * Distribute part 4



=Week 6; 10/1-10/5=

Due Dates:
10/4= Odysseus Leadership essay due to turnitin.com (by midnight) 10/5= //Odyssey// test 10/9= //Odyssey// playlist project due

Monday, 10/1
Start-Up: (4-6 sentences) Do you think Odysseus is a good leader? Why or why not?


 * Give October calendar--record due dates

1. Discuss Start-Up

2. Distribute Odyssey text

3. Discuss Guided Questions 2 and 3
 * a. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3Az-jO7UI

4. Essay
 * a. Prompt
 * b. Thesis statement
 * c. Outline

5. Odyssey test: Friday, October 5
 * a. Study guide

6. Playlist project
 * a. Due October 9

7. Guided questions part 4



Tuesday, 10/2
Start-Up:
 * What do you think will happen when Odysseus returns to Ithaca? What do you //hope// will happen?
 * Complete this statement: If I were a teacher, I would....
 * You can include what subject you would teach, what kinds of activities you would like to do, how you would discipline/punish students, how you would reward students, things that you know you definitely would NEVER do in your class, etc.

1. Distribute texts
 * Complete guided questions 4 if they were not completed in class yesterday
 * Read and answer guided questions 5

2. Watch scenes from film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhl2i5qR9Os http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plqmk_Cubbs&feature=relmfu

3. Work on Leadership Essay
 * Elaborate on the importance of the outline
 * The three bullets under each supporting idea are the most important components
 * Try to write the introduction and conclusion last
 * Complete outline
 * Write rough draft

HW:
Complete rough draft (handwritten) of essay



Wednesday, 10/3
Start-Up: Respond openly to //The Odyssey// as a whole. What do you think of Odysseus? What do you think of the gods? Do you like the story? Elaborate and explain your answer in 5-6 sentences.

1. Discuss Start-up

2. Conclusions
 * What's the purpose of a conclusion?
 * What makes a conclusion effective?
 * What is the difference between an effective conclusion and an ineffective conclusion?
 * Practice/write an effective conclusion for your essay

3. Correct format for essay submission
 * 12pt Times New Roman
 * Margins
 * Header
 * Title

4. Computer Lab
 * Type essay
 * Double check format
 * Proofread for graveyard words or any No Excuses violations
 * Submit essay to turnitin.com
 * Print essay
 * Print last week's essay (Odysseus punishment)
 * Keep both essays in your binder
 * Work on study guide/playlist project

Thursday, 10/4
Start-Up:

Read through the paper on your desk and answer the following questions in your start-up section of your binder.


 * 1. Who wrote this?
 * 2. Why are we reading this?
 * 3. How does this song relate to what we are doing in class?


 * Wait quietly for Mr. Thomas to present the next steps

1. Discuss start-up

2. Take out your study guide and guiding questions of The Odyssey

3. Allow students to complete their study guides or work on project

4. Play jeopardy review game for //The// //Odyssey// test (tomorrow)



Friday, 10/5
1. Last minute studying for test

2. //The Odyssey// test

3. //The Odyssey// cultural connections PowerPoint

4. View clips from film
 * a. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-7_8y-McLo
 * i. 0.42.00
 * ii. 0.59.52
 * iii. 1.24.53
 * iv. 2.15.34
 * v. 2.34.29



=Week 7: 10/8-10/12=

10/9: //Odyssey// Playlist Project due at beginning of class 10/10: Cut off for make-up/late work to be submitted 10/12: Dramatic terms quiz

Monday, 10/8

 * Who did not get their essays printed and returned on Friday?

Start-Up: (5-6 sentences) What do you currently know about Shakespeare, //Romeo and Juliet// and plays? Do you know of any cultural allusions to //Romeo and Juliet//? If you do not currently know anything, write what you know about plays and what you think happens in the play //Romeo and Juliet//.

• Progress reports? • Make up/late work? (until Wednesday 10/10) • //Odyssey// playlist project due tomorrow at beginning of class
 * First things:

1. Discuss Start-up

2. Graded work
 * Take out all graded work from your binder and put it in the folder I give you

3. Grade essays
 * Grade your own papers using my rubrics
 * Determine which paper you would like to submit to Mr. Thomas for two test grades

4. Dramatic terms (quiz Friday)



Tuesday, 10/9

 * Turn in your playlist project on the front table!!!!!!

Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) If you could be at any event in history, what would you want to witness? Why? What is one historical event you hope you get to see in your lifetime? Why?

1. Discuss start-up

2. Problematic relationship
 * a. Discuss assignment
 * b. Outline your essay individually

3. Odyssey vs. O Brother comparison sheet
 * a. Expectations
 * b. Complete



Wednesday, 10/10
If you have your playlist project or any other late/make up work to turn in, have it on your desk

1. Mr. Donahoe mini-lesson:
 * Start-up: If you wrote a book, what would it be about? Why?
 * Subject and predicate
 * Practice

2. Give students time to work on yesterday's essay/edit essays from Monday

3. Review //Odyssey// test

4. //O, Brother Where Art Thou?//
 * Complete comparison chart



Thursday, 10/11
Start-Up: (5-6 sentences) Imagine someone has given you a free plane ticket, either one-way or a round-trip. Your bags are packed and waiting for you in the car that will take you to the airport. Where will you choose to go? Why do you choose this place?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) //O, Brother Where Art Thou?//
 * Complete viewing guide comparison

Friday, 10/12
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) You are stranded on a deserted island with only ten items. What ten items would you choose to have with you? Why would you want these specific things?

1. Discuss start-up

2. Finish O Brother
 * Complete viewing guide
 * Turn in

3. Shakespeare Bio
 * Quiz

4. Prologue activity
 * Complete a close reading
 * Underline important parts
 * Circle words you do not know
 * Listen to spoken version
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qEKkdcTVEM
 * Complete questions individually
 * Discuss together

5. //Shakespeare in Love//
 * Viewing guide



HW:

 * 1) Finish //Shakespeare in Love// viewing guide
 * 2) Choose, edit, and print Odysseus essay (to be turned in on Monday for two test grades)

=Week 8: 10/15-10/19=

10/16= Dramatic terms quiz

Monday, 10/15
Start-Up: 1. Explain the difference between dialogue and monologue 2. What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue? 3. What is a synonym for verbal irony? 4. Explain what Dramatic irony is in your own words. 5. Please provide an example of situational irony from either a film you have watched, or a book that you have read.

1. Discuss start-up

2. Review dramatic terms
 * a. Discuss
 * b. Quiz?

3. Shakespearean language discussion
 * a. thee, thou, thy, thine, etc.
 * b. handout

4. Practice writing in Shakespearean language

5. Distribute R&J background info
 * a. Read and discuss

6. Distribute texts
 * a. Differences between versions

7. Distribute Act 1 guides
 * a. Have students read scene 1
 * b. Discuss answers
 * c. Continue reading Act 1 and answer associated questions



Tuesday, 10/16

 * If you were absent yesterday, get the worksheets we completed yesterday

Writer's Notebook: //Trust//-- (2 paragraphs) What causes us to trust someone? How freely should we give your trust, and what should it take for us to realize we should no longer trust someone? Who do you currently trust the most? Why do you trust him/her/them? Have you ever put your trust in someone who turned out to not have your best interests in mind?


 * 1) Go over tomorrow's schedule for the PSAT (no 1st or 2nd period tomorrow)
 * 2) Discuss 'trust' reflection
 * 3) Dramatic terms quiz--moved to Thursday
 * 4) //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Distribute texts
 * Read first 4 pages as a class and discuss
 * Complete associated questions on study guide
 * Finish scene 1
 * Watch film version

Wednesday, 10/17
No class--PSAT

Thursday, 10/18
Start-Up: (5-6 sentences) What are your current thoughts on //Romeo and Juliet//? Do you like it? Why or why not? What do you think is going to happen, or how do you think the ending will come to fruition?


 * 1) Dramatic terms quiz
 * 2) Dramatic terms list #2
 * 3) Discuss start-up
 * 4) //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Distribute texts
 * Discuss answers to guiding questions
 * Continue reading Act 1 and answering associated guided questions
 * Watch film version
 * 1) DEJ #1
 * Complete individually
 * Discuss as a class
 * 1) Continue reading Act 1



Friday, 10/19
Start-Up: (3-5 sentences) If you were in Prince Escalus's position, how would you attempt to put an end to the Montague's and Capulet's fighting?

1. Discuss start-up

2. Shakespearean Language practice worksheet

3. Complete DEJ #2
 * a. Discuss

4. Take out your guiding questions packet

5. Read scenes 3, and 4
 * a. Complete associated questions
 * b. Discuss

6. Read scene 5 as a class
 * a. Answer the associated questions

7. View first portion of film version



=Week 9: 10/22-10/26=

Monday, 10/22
Start-Up: How important is your name to you? Does your name affect the way you act? Do you judge people because of their names? Are there any names that you especially dislike? Are there any names that you particularly like? Would you choose not to date or be friends with someone just because of their name? *Explain your answer in 8-10 sentences.

1. Discuss start-up 2. DEJ #3 3. Review Act 1 4. Distribute Act 2 Study Guides 5. Read scene 1 6. Watch film 7. Letter of Advice



Tuesday, 10/23
Writer’s Notebook: Write a paragraph in which you express your opinion to the following statement. Support your opinion with reasons/examples showing how you agree or disagree with the statement.
 * “Love is worth pursuing at all costs.”**

1. Discuss start-up 2. Read Act II, scene 2 as a class 3. Read scene 3 individually 4. DEJ #4 5. Watch film 6. Work on letter of advice 7. Continue reading Act II
 * a. Discuss
 * a. Answer associated questions



Wednesday, 10/24
Start-Up:
 * 1) Finalize your letter of advice to Romeo or Juliet
 * Turn it in on the front table
 * 1) Take time to get your binder in order
 * 2) Read Act II, scene 3
 * Answer the associated questions


 * 1) Discuss scene 3
 * 2) Complete DEJ #5
 * 3) Simile, metaphor, pun, oxymoron
 * 4) Explain WebQuest
 * 5) Computer lab
 * Complete WebQuest and submit to www.turnitin.com



HW:

 * Finish WebQuest and submit to www.turnitin.com
 * Study for midterm

Thursday, 10/25
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Imagine you are Friar Lawrence. What would you have done in his situation (Romeo asking him to perform the wedding ceremony for him and Juliet)? Why would you do that? Why does Friar Lawrence agree to performing the ceremony?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Discuss Act II, scene 3
 * 3) Discuss DEJ #5 (from yesterday)
 * 4) Read scenes 4 and 5 together
 * Answer associated questions
 * 1) DEJ #6
 * 2) Allow students 10 minutes to study
 * 3) Midterm
 * 4) View film



Friday, 10/26
No class

=Week 10: 10/29-11/2=

10/2- Vocabulary Quiz

Monday, 10/29
Start-Up: Take a moment to describe your first nine weeks. Are you happy with how you performed? Why or why not? Looking forward to your next nine weeks, what are some things you hope to change or begin to do in order to be successful in all of your classes? Why do you feel these changes are necessary? If there is nothing you would change, explain what you are currently doing to be successful in your classes.

1. Before We Begin… 2. Vocabulary words 3. Romeo and Juliet
 * • You will get your midterm back tomorrow, along with a progress report
 * • I will be after school today and tomorrow
 * i. PLEASE stay and make up any work, quizzes, tests, videos you may have missed
 * • This is a full week, we are out next Tuesday
 * • Read Act II, scene 6 together
 * i. Answer associated questions
 * • Read Act III, scene 1 in groups
 * ii. Complete DEJ #8
 * iii. As a group, answer the following questions:
 * 1. What are the main events of this scene
 * 2. What characters or characters’ situations have changed? How?
 * 3. How have the characters in the play been affected by the events in this scene?
 * 4. As a group, find 3 significant quotes.
 * a. Follow the DEJ format to analyze each of your quotes
 * This will be turned in to Mr. Thomas for a group grade***



Tuesday, 10/30
Start-Up: If you got word that the one person you love (romantically) has harmed someone very close to you, who do you think you would side with? Why would you choose him/her rather than the other person involved?

1. Before we begin…. 2. Discuss start-up 3. Act III Guiding Questions 4. Complete yesterday’s group activity 5. Discuss DEJ #8 6. Discuss groups’ answers for group work 7. Read scene 2 as a group 8. Complete DEJ #9 9. Discuss 10. Research paper 11. View film 12. Go over midterm
 * Midterms
 * Grade distribution
 * Return tests
 * I am after school today, please stay if you need to make anything up, earn extra points
 * Act III, scene 1
 * What are the main events of this scene
 * What characters or characters’ situations have changed? How?
 * How have the characters in the play been affected by the events in this scene?
 * As a group, find 3 significant quotes.
 * Follow the DEJ format to analyze each of your quotes
 * *This will be turned in to Mr. Thomas for a group grade*
 * As groups share, add answers to yours!



HW:

 * Brainstorm research topics

Wednesday, 10/31
Start-Up: (6-7 sentences) What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you? If you cannot think of anything, either recount a scary story you have heard or seen, or write an original scary story.

1. Before we begin… 2. Discuss start-up 3. Research 4. Questions? 5. Computer Lab
 * If you have any discrepancies with your progress report, write what the issue is on a sheet of paper and turn it in when Mr. Thomas asks for them
 * If you have any work to turn in, turn it in to Mr. Thomas when he asks for them
 * November calendar
 * Quiz on Friday
 * Topics: Choose something that you love, hate, affects you, affects someone close to you.
 * Example: Drug addiction
 * Write a question you want to answer about that topic
 * Example:
 * a. At what age is someone most susceptible to drug addiction?
 * b. What are the most commonly addictive drugs?
 * c. What effects does drug addiction have on children (raised in a household surrounded by drug addiction)?
 * How to search for articles
 * i. What is a good article?
 * Example: effects of drug addiction on children :gov
 * :edu
 * :org
 * Initial research sheet



Thursday, 11/1
Start-Up: Read the article and answer the following questions: 1. Discuss 2. Collaborative Study Group #1
 * What are your thoughts on these two teens? Are they making a good decision? Why or why not?
 * Ask either the teens or the parents three questions.



Friday, 11/2
Start-Up: Use these words in complete sentences: gamut, imperative, eclectic, and clarity

1. Discuss start-up 2. Finish CSG #1 5. 7 minutes to study vocabulary 6. Vocabulary quiz
 * Make sure every group member approves of all work before submission
 * If your group finishes early, study your vocabulary words

=Week 11: 11/5-11/9=

11/6- No school; teacher workday

Monday, 11/5
Start-up: (4-5 sentences) Without mentioning your opinion of either presidential candidate, describe what your current thoughts are on our government and about American politics. What do you not understand about either? Do you like how candidates advertise for themselves? Do you think politicians are trustworthy? Why or why not?

OR, what’s on your mind?


 * When you finish, write this header (Guided Imagery Activity) beneath your start-up for today, and sit silently until Mr. Thomas moves forward with the activity

1. Guided Imagery Activity > 2. Before we begin… 3. Discuss start-up 4. Act 3 study guide 5. Discuss Act 3 6. Act 4 7. View film
 * []
 * []
 * NO SCHOOL TOMORROW
 * Romeo and Juliet test: Tuesday, 11/13
 * Go to computer lab first on Wednesday
 * Research paper: continue to research beforehand
 * Complete all answers
 * Turn in for a grade
 * Study guide
 * Read as a class



Tuesday, 11/6
No school, teacher work day

Wednesday, 11/7
In Computer Lab:
 * -Get your research folder from Mr. Thomas
 * -Continue gathering information on both topics you chose last week; the more the better!
 * --Remember to filter your search by using :gov :edu :org when searching
 * -Have you changed your mind on an idea? Have you thought of a new possible topic? Talk it over with Mr. Thomas!
 * -Print off any relevant articles you find
 * -Keep all materials in your research folder

 In Class:
 * -Have out a highlighter
 * -You will have 20 minutes to read through your articles
 * --Highlight all quality information
 * --Look up words you do not know


 * --On a separate sheet of paper, record any and all questions that come to mind as you read
 * -Organize the information you have found (categorize your research)

Thursday, 11/8
Start-up: Complete DEJ #11


 * 1) Discuss DEJ #11
 * 2) Vocabulary List 2 (Quiz on Wednesday, 11/14)
 * 3) Recap Act 4
 * 4) CSG #2
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Look over CSG #1 with your group members; don't make the same mistakes!



Friday, 11/9
Start-up: How is a great piece of literature like a statue?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Finish CSG #2
 * 3) Finish film

HW:

 * Study for //R&J// test (Tuesday, 11/13)

=Week 12: 11/12-11/16=

Monday, 11/12
No school; Holiday

Tuesday, 11/13

 * //Romeo and Juliet// test moved to tomorrow

Presentation from Mrs. Wilson (Class of 2016 Counselor): College readiness

HW:

 * Study for //R&J//test
 * DEJs
 * Study Guides
 * Guided Notes

Wednesday, 11/14

 * 1) //Romeo and Juliet// final test
 * 2) Vocabulary Quiz 2
 * 3) Vocabulary List 3
 * Quiz on Wednesday, 11/21



Thursday, 11/15
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Start-Up: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Mr. Thomas is going to show you three pictures. For each picture record all adjectives that come to mind for the person in the picture as well as a context for the person depicted.


 * 1) <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Discuss start-up
 * 2) <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Archetypes: Mrs. Bartlett; PowerPoint
 * 3) <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Group Activity:
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Brainstorm characteristics and examples of archetypal characters
 * <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Record thoughts on large Post-It

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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Friday, 11/16
Start-Up: (4-6 sentences) Who do you blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Why do you blame him/her?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Finish CSG #2
 * Turn in to Mr. Thomas
 * 1) Finish film
 * 2) //Romeo and Juliet//final reflection essay (due Monday, 11/19)
 * Brainstorm
 * Outline
 * Begin writing



HW:

 * Complete essay; we will not be working on it in class Monday

=Week 13: 11/19-11/23= 11/19: Prevention of Tragedy essay due 11/21: Vocabulary quiz; Half day 11/22-11/23: No school; Thanksgiving holiday

Monday, 11/19

 * Have out your essay to turn in

Start-Up:
 * Write a paragraph using at least 5 of your vocabulary words
 * Make a list of components that make a movie "good"


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Elements of film
 * Cinematography
 * Sound and music
 * Costumes and make-up
 * Setting and set design
 * 1) Begin viewing //Romeo + Juliet//



Tuesday, 11/20
Start-Up: What are 10 things you would like to do before you die?


 * 1) Return graded work
 * 2) Discuss noticed trends in the movie
 * 3) Finish film

Wednesday, 11/21
--Vocab quiz= students chose to take it Monday (11/26) instead
 * Half day

=Week 14: 11/26-11/30=

Monday, 11/26
1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Start-Up: 3. R+J film wrap-up 4. New vocabulary words ("Cask")
 * Has anyone ever done anything to you that made you want to get revenge on them? What did they do?
 * Have you ever gotten revenge on someone for something they did to you? What did you do to them in return? Why did you feel a need to get revenge?
 * Explain how the revenge made you feel? Did you get caught? If you had gotten caught, would that have changed the feeling the revenge gave you? Explain
 * Meet with others of the same focus
 * Discuss and share answers
 * Meet in your pod
 * Share insight about your film focus
 * Short writing



HW:

 * Finish the //R+J// wrap-up writing

Tuesday, 11/27
Start-Up: Take your research folder and refresh yourself with your research. Write at least 5 questions you have about your topic. These questions could be for clarification about facts that you found or about a new idea you would like to answer. (You want to know your topic the best that you can!)

1. Discuss 2. Finish vocabulary words 3. Check vocab. sentences 4. Facebook article 5. How to quote a source 6. Practice 7. Literary elements
 * a. Have a blank sheet of paper
 * b. Read individually
 * i. Do not write on the article!
 * c. Keep notes on your sheet of paper
 * a. Write five sentences with a quote from the Facebook article text in each
 * i. Vary the way you quote in each sentence
 * a. P.O.V.
 * b. Tone
 * c. Mood

HW:

 * Write a sentence for each vocabulary word

Wednesday, 11/28
Start-Up: Create a twitter conversation between 2 or more characters from //Romeo and Juliet//

1. Share start-up 2. Sample paper 3. In-text citations (seen in the sample paper) 4. Discuss paper 5. Research Scaffold 6. How to Outline 7. How to Cite your sources 8. Computer lab
 * Read paper
 * Focus on //how//the student has written the paper, not so much the content
 * Highlight things you think are good, things you want to remember when you start to write your paper
 * Pay attention to the notes in the margins
 * Connects to the Works Cited page
 * Due 12/3
 * Due 12/10
 * http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/TM/WS_citation_MLA.shtml
 * Research
 * Cite your sources
 * Complete the Research Scaffold

Only pages 2, 3, 4, and 6

Thursday, 11/29
Start-Up: (3-4 sentences) Zombie Batman. Flying sharks. Cannibal Muppets…. Come up with the best two-word movie pitch you can think of, and then explain how and why that movie would be awesome.

1. Discuss start-up 2. Visual vocab. (Quiz tomorrow) 3. Literary devices handout 4. Edgar Allan Poe bio 5. “Cask” pictures 6. Get a text book 7. Study guide 8. Begin reading story
 * a. Mr. Thomas will give you a number
 * b. Number corresponds with a word
 * c. Draw a visual representation of that vocab. word
 * a. Review terms from Tuesday
 * b. Know all of these for a quiz
 * a. Discuss
 * a. Setting of our story
 * b. Mood?
 * a. Old book= page 233
 * b. New book= page 61



HW:

 * Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/30
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) A young fish is making a journey from a big lake to a small creek. Explain to him how things are going to be different.

1. Discuss start-up 2. Visual vocabulary review 3. Vocabulary quiz ***MOVED TO MONDAY** 4. Recap “Cask of Amontillado” 5. Finish story 6. Complete study guide 7. Reflection questions
 * Answer on a separate piece of paper



HW:

 * Study for vocabulary quiz

=Week 15: 12/3-12/7=

Monday, 12/3
Start-Up: (3-4 Sentences) In what kind of situation do you learn the most about a person indirectly? Why do you think that is?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. New vocabulary words 4. Time to work on "Cask of Amontillado" (due tomorrow) work or research scaffold (due Wednesday)

HW:

 * Complete "Cask of Amontillado" work

Tuesday, 12/4
Start-Up:

(3-4 sentences) Describe or retell a time that was difficult or challenging for you.

1. Discuss start-up 2. Turn in “Cask of Amontillado” work 3. New vocabulary words 4. Character analysis walk-through 5. Question Survey 6. Begin reading story 7. Reading Notes Questions 9. Progress Reports
 * a. Get from a classmate/website if you were absent
 * a. Questions?
 * 1. Hunting is a sport in which I participate with another person or persons.
 * 2. It is morally or ethically “right” to hunt for just the thrill, interest, or fascination of the hunt.
 * 3. Those people who perform well under pressure tend to succeed to their tasks.
 * 4. A person’s character is revealed during intense competition.
 * 5. If faced with a seemingly impossible task, you should never try to accomplish it.
 * 6. The first impression you have of someone is always correct.
 * 1. So far, what is the topic of this story?
 * 2. What is the mood of the story? Explain.
 * 3. What is Rainsford’s attitude toward hunted animals?
 * 4. Why does Rainsford stay awake out on the deck of the ship?
 * 5. How does Rainsford fall into the sea?
 * 6. What is Rainsford’s first impression of General Zaroff?
 * 7. Why did Zaroff lose his interest in hunting?
 * 8. What does Zaroff hunt instead?



HW:

 * Research scaffold

Wednesday, 12/5

 * Place your Research Scaffold on Mr. T’s desk

Start-Up: Imagine we live in a world where every human has 6 fingers and 6 toes. Make a list of all of the things that would be different. You have 5 minutes. Do NOT discuss your answers with anyone in the class. Good luck!

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game" 3. Conflict- Ms. Jeffcoat 4. Short Story Analysis packet

Thursday, 12/6
Start-Up: (3-5 sentences) Integrate this line into a [very] short story: “And then, instantly, everything made sense.”

1. Share start-up writing 2. Work on and complete the Short Story Analysis Packet
 * Do good work, this is a 50pt quiz grade!
 * When finished, work on any assignments that you are missing

Friday, 12/7
Start-Up: (3-4 sentences) What do you like the most about school? This could be a specific class (because of the teacher, the subject, the friends in that class, etc.), a club that you are a part of, a specific place in the school, whatever it is you like. Why do you like this aspect so much?

1. Share start-up 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. "Most Dangerous Game" film
 * “Helpless Generation” article
 * Reading reflection questions
 * Work on missing assignments



=Week 16: 12/10-12/14=

Monday, 12/10
Start-Up: Have out a sheet of paper for new vocabulary words, as well as your research folder

1. New vocabulary words 2. Outlining your paper- 20 min 3. "Phoenix, Arizona" activity
 * a. Write your thesis statement
 * b. Outline the sections of your paper
 * c. Which bits of information are you going to use when?
 * d. Go ahead and include your in-text citations in your outline
 * a. Create a teaching unit
 * i. You may work with ONE partner; create:
 * 1. What are your expected outcomes for your students?
 * a. List two
 * 2. Guided questions (at least 10), with answers
 * 3. Vocabulary list, with part of speech and definition
 * a. At least five words
 * 4. Two creative writing assignments
 * 5. Two essay prompts
 * 6. Rubric for at least one writing assignment



Tuesday, 12/11
Start-Up: Have out a sheet of paper. Mr. Thomas will read an article (Comparing Our Schools to China's) for you, and then you will respond to the article in your start-up section

1. Discuss start-up 2. Finish group assignment a. Create a teaching unit 3. What do you need for your research paper?
 * i. You may work with ONE partner; create:
 * 1. What are your expected outcomes for your students?
 * a. List two
 * 2. Guided questions (at least 10), with answers
 * 3. Vocabulary list, with part of speech and definition
 * a. At least five words
 * 4. Two creative writing assignments
 * 5. Two essay prompts
 * 6. Rubric for at least one writing assignment
 * Make a plan for yourself for tomorrow (computer lab)

Wednesday, 12/12
Start-Up: (2-3 sentences) You have the power to control what this day will be remembered for in history. What would you make happen today that would be remembered forever in history?

1. Share start-up 2. What to do for research paper: 3. Computer lab
 * Works cited
 * Outline
 * In-text citations
 * Begin writing

Thursday, 12/13
Start-Up: Re-write your vocabulary definitions in your own words. We will share the best.

1. Share definitions 2. Turn in your group teacher assignment 3. “This I Believe” essays 4. Pre-Reading questions 5. Begin “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”
 * Describe a time when (2 sentences each):
 * you felt completely helpless
 * someone turned out to not be who you expected
 * you wished you were older than you truly were

Friday, 12/14
Mr. Thomas out sick

1. Watch //Smoke Signals// film 2. Complete viewing guide



=Week 17: 12/17-12/21=

Monday, 12/17

 * 30-minute homeroom after 1st period!

Start-Up: Study your vocabulary words independently (vermillion, imminent, etc.)*Do not tell me you don’t have the words*

1. Discuss start-up 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. Finish Smoke Signals 4. Paraphrasing practice 5. Finish “Where are You Going”



Tuesday, 12/18
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Write a front-page newspaper article about something in your life, about something in a friend’s life, or a public figure. Make your article entertaining and attention-grabbing.

1. Share start-up 2. Finish discussing "Where Are You Going" 3. Parts of Speech scavenger hunt
 * Reflection questions
 * Turn in answers



Wednesday, 12/19
Computer lab to work on research paper; first draft due to www.turnitin.com by Friday, 12/21

Thursday, 12/20
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Tomorrow morning you wake up, and instead of seeing that the world is ending, you realize _. Describe your experience.

1. Share start-up 2. Independent short story work
 * Choose one of the stories on the board
 * "The Sniper"
 * "Blues Ain't No Mockingbird"
 * "The Gift of the Magi"
 * "The Necklace"
 * "A Sound of Thunder"
 * "Three Skeleton Key"
 * Read your chosen story
 * Complete a one-pager
 * Title and author
 * Setting
 * Important characters
 * Include characteristics of each
 * Are these direct or indirect characterization?
 * Point of view
 * Mood
 * Conflicts
 * Include each type of conflict
 * 3 quotes
 * Explanation-Why are these significant?
 * Your rating of the story (out of 10)
 * Make it neat, colorful and creative!
 * Have fun!

Friday, 12/21
Open time to work on research paper or missing assignments.

=Week 18: 12/31-1/4= 12/31-1/1: No school; Holiday

Wednesday, 1/2
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Describe the best/worst/funniest part(s) of your break. OR What’s on your mind.

1. Share start-up 2. Welcome back! 3. Work on short story assignment (from 12/20) 4. Computer lab:
 * a. Calendar
 * b. Paper: Due 1/10
 * c. Final day: presentation
 * i. Handout
 * a. Type
 * b. Submit
 * c. Revise



Thursday, 1/3
Start-Up: Write your own prompt and respond OR What’s on your mind?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Review calendar 3. Research paper 4. Kids Rule School 5. Work on short story assignment
 * a. One week left
 * b. Speech outline, due Wednesday
 * a. Read article
 * b. Design your own school within your groups
 * c. Share



Friday, 1/4
Start-Up: (2 sentences) What are you looking forward to most about next semester? What are you looking forward to least?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Finish one-pager 3. “Story of an Hour” 4. End of Year reflection #1
 * Read
 * Answer questions on a separate sheet of paper
 * Discuss



=Week 19: 1/7-1/11= 1/10: Half day; 1st Period exam 1/11: Half day; 2nd Period exam

Monday, 1/7
Start-Up: (3 sentences) What exams do you have coming up? What things do you feel comfortable with in each What should you study most about each subject to be prepared for your exams?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Finish End of Year reflection #1 3. Facebook characterization activity



Tuesday, 1/8
Start-up: Talk with the people in your group. Find out 3 things about each neighbor that you didn’t know before. Record those facts about your peers in your start-up section.

1. Share start-up 2. Finish Facebook activity 3. Work on speech outline (see 1/2/13)

Wednesday, 1/9

 * Last full day of classes

Start-up: You will need one sheet of paper, as well as a writing utensil.

1. Read "Thank You, M'am" 2. Answer reading questions 3. Computer lab- Work on research, speech outline

=Mr. Thomas-English I: 2nd Period, Fall 2012=

Here you will find a running document of class activities as well as important dates and documents.

Week 1: 8/27-8/31
Due Dates: -8/28; Syllabus signed -8/30; Introductory Letter; English binder acquired and organized -8/31; Presentations of Introductory Letters

Monday, 8/27
(First day of school)

-Have students complete and return Student Info sheet -Explain daily schedule, lunch schedule -Review class syllabus with students -Have a walk-through of classroom procedures
 * Bathroom passes
 * Tardy sign-in
 * Behavioral issues; detentions
 * Good Work! process (10 tallies=reward on Friday)

-Walk students through "Me-Write" -Have students respond to 6 questions
 * Write about yourself for 4 minutes without stopping
 * When your mind loses track, write your name until you remember your train of thought
 * 1) Who did you spend most of your time with this summer?
 * 2) What plans did you have for yourself for this summer? Did you follow through with all of these plans?
 * 3) What is the last movie you saw? Did you like it?
 * 4) What are you most looking forward to about high school?
 * 5) What are you most nervous about with entering high school?
 * 6) What will you do when you leave school this afternoon?

-Randomly select students to share answers to summer reflection questions -Introduce Letter Writing assignment (due Thursday 8/30; presentations Friday 8/31)





Homework:
-Acquire and organize English binder -Get syllabus signed by parent -Begin Letter Writing assignment

Tuesday, 8/28
1. Have out your signed syllabus and your English notebook 2. Begin working on the start-up activity (to be stored in your “Start-Up” section) 3. Sit quietly until Mr. Thomas is ready to move on 4. Respond to the writing prompts (to be stored in your “Writer’s Notebook”)
 * a. Write 3 get-to-know-you questions.
 * b. In 5 sentences, describe your first day of school.
 * c. What is something funny that happened yesterday?
 * d. After one day, is high school/this school year what you expected it to be? Why or why not? Please respond in 3 sentences.
 * e. Write 3 questions you have about school.
 * i. Give students time to respond individually
 * ii. Have students talk to one neighbor about their answers to the above answers; they must keep notes on their partner’s answers.
 * iii. Take turns having partners introduce each other by sharing their answers to one of their original questions (a).
 * 1. Make sure to demonstrate for class the appropriate way to conduct class discussions



Homework:
-Acquire and organize English binder -Get syllabus signed by parent -Continue working on Letter Writing assignment

Wednesday, 8/29
Before we begin…
 * ID/Dress code check
 * Who has started the letter?
 * i. We will be working on it today, finalizing tomorrow
 * Tomorrow there will be no homeroom
 * Explain directions for Start-Up
 * What is an adjective?
 * What is an adjective not?
 * Make sure your sentences go together, not just random thoughts
 * Make sure the five unrelated adjectives are actually unrelated
 * As students complete “Madlibs” Start-Up, check for signed syllabi and notebooks organized
 * When students finish, explain next steps:
 * Double-check that your sentences work together and that your list of five adjectives is unrelated from the sentences
 * You will switch your Start-Up with a partner near you
 * Everyone must have someone else’s paper
 * Now, with your partner’s paper in front of you, fill in his blanks by using the five adjectives he provided for you
 * i. Try to use them in the most logical way
 * ii. Don’t talk to your partner (or anyone) while doing this, they will see what you have done shortly. After you have completed the task, you will give your partner’s paper back to him
 * Ask for 4 volunteers to share their completed sentences
 * Keep this in your Start-Up section
 * Today we are going to start with another get-to-know-you activity
 * Personality Color Questionnaire
 * Students complete quietly and individually
 * Collect; results will be described on Friday
 * Distribute Mr. Bowen letter
 * Students read silently
 * Discuss spelling and grammar mistakes
 * Distribute "No-Excuses" list
 * Read through with class
 * Students use "No-Excuses" list to edit the letter to Mr. Bowen
 * Discuss corrections as a class


 * Allow students time to work on their letter assignments

Homework:

 * Notebook
 * Letter Assignment



Thursday, 3/30
Start-Up:
 * In two paragraphs, respond to the prompt:
 * If you could change one rule or one aspect of Ashley High School, what would it be? Why would you want to change this? What would the school be like after you made this change?

-Distribute "Log-in Reference Sheet"
 * Today we will be setting up professional e-mail accounts, TurnItIn.com accounts, and Edmodo accounts.
 * Professional e-mail: It is important for you to start distinguishing between school life and personal life. Think of school as your current job. You wouldn't want to e-mail your boss from an e-mail address such as SaSsYgUrL22@yahoo.com . It would look extremely unprofessional. We will be using Gmail (unless you feel that your current e-mail address is professional and I approve of it).
 * Go to www.mail.google.com
 * Enter your desired username. Try to make it yourfirstname.yourlastname@gmail.com ; if it is not available, try to add a couple numbers to the end. Again, do not make an e-mail address that is along the lines of SaSsYgUrL22
 * When you have successfully set up your account, e-mail Mr. Thomas at taylor.thomas@nhcs.net
 * Name the Subject line Your Name
 * Write me a message as follows

Mr. Thomas,

One random fact about me is ___.

Sincerely,

Your Name


 * Turnitin.com: This is a website where we will be submitting all of our formal writing assignments. Click on "Create an Account." You will be prompted to enter a Class ID and Enrollment Password; e-mail me for both of these.
 * Edmodo.com: Set up similarly to Facebook, this is a more student-friendly resource where we can interact online to discuss class happenings. I may send out reminders about homework, post a quick quiz, or ask you to post and respond to each other about a reading from class. Click on "I'm a Student!" and follow the prompts to create an account. You will be asked for a Group Code; e-mail me for this code.

Friday, 8/31
Start-Up: Write three paragraphs about someone you look up to. Describe what it is about this person that you admire. What steps are you taking to become more like this role model?

Go to Media Center for orientation with library

Read and make corrections to Mr. Thomas article



Monday, 9/3
Labor Day: No school

Tuesday, 9/4
Start-Up:
 * Complete "U nO wZzUp"

1. Review grammatical corrections for Mr. Bowen letter 2. Review grammatical corrections for 'About Mr. Thomas' letter 3. Begin sharing 'Letter Writing' assignment from Thursday
 * Review appropriate sharing practices
 * Distribute rubric for assignment



Wednesday, 9/5
-Start-Up: Exclamation points, which signal strong emotion, should be used only when absolutely necessary. Write a paragraph about the most exciting thing that has ever happened to you (yes, you may make up a story), and fill it with exclamation points. When you're done, rewrite it, changing every exclamation point to a period. Which version do you prefer? Why?

-Share start-up -Notebook organization expectations
 * 5 dividers, as outlined in syllabus
 * Make sure these are in their appropriate places at all times:
 * Homework/Assignment Calendar
 * Syllabus
 * Log-in Reference Sheet
 * "No Excuses"
 * Remember: Binder checks will begin some time after this Friday, 9/7/12

- Distribute September Calendar
 * Record any and all homework assignments, project due dates, test and quiz dates, etc.

- Text annotations - Distribute 'Common Core' newspaper article
 * Lay out basic symbols to use while reading texts
 * Use these for EVERY reading we do (as long as it is your copy to keep, not in the textbook)
 * Use text annotation practices
 * Finish reading article for homework

-Parts of Speech pre-quiz
 * Take individually, check answers as a class



Thursday, 9/6
Writer’s Notebook: Write two paragraphs about one of your favorite childhood memories. What were you doing? Who were with you? What time of the year was it? What made this moment so great? OR, write two paragraphs about what’s on your mind.

Before we begin…


 * • ID/Dress Code check
 * • Book club, musical auditions, student council
 * • Who was not here yesterday?
 * o Parts of Speech pre-assessment
 * o September calendar
 * o “Curriculum” article?
 * o Get notes on annotation and dates for calendar from classmate

1. Share start-up 2. Finish sharing letters to the class 3. Notes: Parts of Speech, Part 1 4. Practice
 * a. Handout
 * b. Create your own
 * Follow the format of the handout on Parts of Speech, and, with your partner, create questions of your own on the topic. For instance, for the first section your questions should be something like: "Apple Teacher Pencil _" For which someone would have to choose the two nouns that fit the same category (person, place, thing, idea). Continue to mimmick the worksheet for each section. You and your partner should create 5 original questions for each section (nouns, adjectives, verbs).



Friday, 9/7
• IDs • Dress code

Start-Up: Identify the following words as nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. If the word is a noun, clarify if it is a person, place or thing. If a word can be categorized as two different parts of speech, be sure to write both.

1. Keyboard 2. Type 3. Typing 4. Typist 5. Music 6. Temporary 7. Dynamics 8. Dynamic 9. Late 10. Hurriedly 11. Pay 12. Patiently 13. Payment

- Discuss Start-Up - “Texting” Article
 * o Annotate
 * o Answer reading questions
 * o Discuss

- Vocabulary words

- Mythology
 * o What do you know?
 * o Notes

Homework

 * Write one sentence for each vocabulary word

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=Week 3: 9/10-9/14=

Monday, 9/10
Monday, September 10, 2012:


 * Have out vocabulary sentences homework.

• Get involved!
 * o Book club
 * o Chess club
 * o Principal’s Advisory Council
 * o Student Council

Start-Up: • -Turn your sentences into a fill-in-the-blank worksheet (omitting the vocab word in each sentence) • -Pass them in • -Redistribute "worksheets" • -Fill the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary word • -Share the challenging sentences

1. Finish Greek Mythology notes 2. Parts of speech practice:

Copy these sentences with space between each. Circle the key words in each sentence, then draw arrows from each word, pointing to the word it is working with directly (is this word describing another word in the sentence?).


 * • The girl in the red jacket ran quietly through the dark hallway.
 * • I drank a strawberry milkshake after I discovered the benefits of eating fruit.
 * • The game was cancelled immediately.
 * • The game was cancelled immediately.
 * • The game was cancelled immediately.

2. Introduce Pre-reading assignment: Due Thursday
 * • Writing contest!!

4. Give students time to work on essay



Tuesday, 9/11
Start-Up:
 * • -Take 11 note cards (from Mr. T)
 * • -Create flash cards for your seven vocabulary words
 * • -Create flash cards for the first four parts of speech we have covered. Write examples of each on the definition side.

1. Writer's Notebook:

• -Read the following excerpt silently, and then respond to it openly in one paragraph in your Writer's Notebook.

'What about a teakettle? What if the spout opened and closed when the steam came out, so it would become a mouth, and it could whistle pretty melodies, or do Shakespeare, or just crack up with me? I could invent a teakettle that reads in Dad's voice, so I could fall asleep, or maybe a set of kettles that sings the chorus of "Yellow Submarine," which is a song by the Beatles, who I love, because entomology is one of my raisons d'etre, which is a French expression that I know.'


 * Entomology- The branch of zoology dealing with the study of insects
 * Rasion d'etre- Reason for living

• -What do you think about this paragraph? Who do you think is speaking? What kind of book do you think this comes from? What do you think this character is currently going through? Based on this small excerpt, how would you characterize the speaker?

-Now, respond openly about September 11, what it means to you, what you remember from this day 11 years ago, any other thoughts or questions you have about this topic. Consider writing a list of everything you are thankful for.

2. Parts of Speech practice 3. Parts of Speech Scavenger Hunt
 * Worksheet



Wednesday, 9/12
1. Take 5 minutes to review parts of speech independently

2. Take Parts of Speech Quiz 1

3. Switch papers and grade

4. Hand out research topics list and initial research handout
 * You may explore other topics not listed, but get the idea approved by Mr. Thomas
 * You may not write about:
 * Abortion
 * Gay marriage
 * Legalization of marijuana
 * **These arguments have been made and are, generally, too politically-charged**
 * Make sure whatever topic you want to explore further is one about which you can develop an argument

4. Computer lab
 * Type essay (due Friday)
 * Begin initial research for research paper
 * Initial research handout is also due Friday



Thursday, 9/13
Thursday. September 13, 2012:

Start-Up:

Create a short story (2-3 paragraphs) that includes or revolves around the following sentences:

She flung open the door and found exactly what she was looking for. A wide grin spread across her face. Except, something was wrong….

1. Share stories 2. Finish parts of speech scavenger hunt 3. Parts of Speech notes 2



Friday, 9/14

 * 1) Vocabulary Quiz #1
 * 2) New vocabulary list
 * 3) Finish Parts of Speech notes 2
 * 4) "Public Swearing" Article
 * Read, annotate, answer reflection questions, discuss



=Week 4: 9/17-9/21=

Monday, 9/17:
Monday, 9/17/12:

1. Start-up:

• Take out any book of yours. Scan through the pages to locate each part of speech we have covered so far. On a separate sheet of paper, copy sentences from your book and identify each part of speech in each sentence.

o Note: It may not be that each part of speech is in each sentence, and that is ok. Make sure that you are locating each part of speech in however many sentences it takes.
 *  Parts of Speech quiz = Wednesday
 *  Vocabulary quiz 2= Friday

2. POS 2 practice
 * • Review answers from first worksheet
 * • Complete the HW worksheet
 * • Review answers

3. On the same sheet of paper as your start-up, write a story using each vocabulary word as well as each part of speech. Underline each vocabulary word and label each part of speech. Your story may be about a real life experience, what you did this weekend, or completely fictional.



Tuesday, 9/18
Start-Up: If you could be famous for anything, what would it be? Why would you want to be famous for this? (Explain in 4-5 sentences)

-Homecoming!
 * Spirit Week days
 * Monday: NO SCHOOL
 * Tuesday: Class Competition- Colors (freshmen= black)
 * Wednesday: 80s
 * Thursday: Class Competition- Cliques (freshmen= jocks)
 * Friday: School Spirit (Ashley attire/colors)

1. Trojan War background
 * a. Read and annotate

2. Trojan War PowerPoint

3. Read Odyssey background
 * a. Read and annotate

Answer these questions: 1. When is it believed that The Odyssey was composed? 2. Has The Odyssey influenced other cultures? Explain your answer. 3. Which goddess always supports Odysseus? 4. List two interesting facts about Homer.

4. Handout Greek God/Goddess Barbie sheet
 * Choose any Greek god or goddess to complete the worksheet
 * Due Friday, 9/21
 * Look at example below





Wednesday, 9/19
Start-Up:

Write three "Start-Up" questions (that we have not done already). Make these questions ones that require a short response--not just a one-word answer.


 * 1) Parts of speech review game
 * White boards
 * 1) Computer lab
 * Finish any work that has not been completed or submitted
 * Submit last week's essay to www.turnitin.com if you have not already done so (EVEN IF YOU SENT IT TO ME IN ANOTHER WAY)
 * Work on god/goddess Barbie project
 * Continue thoughts on potential research topics

Thursday, 9/20

 * Dress Code

Start-Up: Briefly summarize the events of and leading up to the Trojan War, what you know of Odysseus, and what you know of The Odyssey currently. You may refer back to your notes from Tuesday.

1. Vocabulary review game

2. Distribute copies of The Odyssey
 * a. Read pages 291-296

3. Answer guided questions Part 1
 * a. You may look back through the text to answer

4. With remaining time, you may:
 * a. Work on Barbie project
 * b. Study vocabulary words



Friday, 9/21
Start-Up: (3-5 sentences) If you could be in any movie, what would it be and what role would you play? Explain.

1. Vocabulary quiz #2


 * Either turn in your Barbie project, or write the following letter on a separate sheet of paper and turn in:

//Dear Mr. Thomas,//

//I do not have my Barbie project today, September 21, because. I understand it is due today, therefore I will not earn full credit. I will have my project to you by___.//

//-Your Name//

2. Thesis statement
 * Notes
 * Practice
 * Odysseus Punishment essay
 * Write thesis statement for essay

3. Read //The Odyssey//
 * Guided questions part 2



=Week 5: 9/24-9/28=

Monday, 9/24
Teacher work day. No school for students.

Tuesday, 9/25
(Mr. Thomas out sick)

Start-Up: Write two paragraphs explaining the roles of the gods so far in //The Odyssey//. Are they important? Why or why not?

1. Persuasive Writing Practice 2. Read //The Odyssey// and complete Guiding Questions 2, begin questions 3 3. With remaining time, give students time to work on their essays (due Thursday)



Thursday, 9/27
Writer’s Notebook:

In 6-8 sentences: Describe, honestly, what the writing process is like for you. Consider these thoughts: Do you think long about what you want to say? Do you plan what you are going to write? Do you meaningfully revise your writing? Do you just begin to write blindly (without much thought or planning)? When you finish your first draft, are you done? Does writing matter to you?

1. Dress code 2. Word Graveyard activity 3. Other tips to make writing stronger 4. The Odyssey guided questions 1&2 5. Read and complete part 3 6. Vocabulary review game
 * a. Review and discuss
 * b. Why do these words hurt writing?
 * a. Distribute texts
 * b. What has happened so far?
 * a. Read and work on questions



Friday, 9/28
1. Vocabulary quiz #3 2. Letter to the Future You activity 3. Work on completing //Odyssey// guided questions
 * Distribute part 4



=Week 6; 10/1-10/5=

Due Dates:
10/4= Odysseus Leadership essay due to turnitin.com (by midnight) 10/5= //Odyssey// test 10/9= //Odyssey// playlist project due

Monday, 10/1
Start-Up: (4-6 sentences) Do you think Odysseus is a good leader? Why or why not?


 * Give October calendar--record due dates

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Distribute Odyssey text 3. Discuss Guided Questions 2 and 3 4. Essay 5. Odyssey test: Friday, October 5 6. Playlist project 7. Guided questions part 4
 * a. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3Az-jO7UI
 * a. Prompt
 * b. Thesis statement
 * c. Outline
 * a. Study guide
 * a. Due October 9



Tuesday, 10/2
Start-Up:
 * What do you think will happen when Odysseus returns to Ithaca? What do you //hope// will happen?
 * Complete this statement: If I were a teacher, I would....
 * You can include what subject you would teach, what kinds of activities you would like to do, how you would discipline/punish students, how you would reward students, things that you know you definitely would NEVER do in your class, etc.

1. Distribute texts 2. Watch scenes from film
 * Complete guided questions 4 if they were not completed in class yesterday
 * Read and answer guided questions 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhl2i5qR9Os http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plqmk_Cubbs&feature=relmfu

3. Work on Leadership Essay 4. Give students time to work on study guide or playlist project
 * Elaborate on the importance of the outline
 * The three bullets under each supporting idea are the most important components
 * Try to write the introduction and conclusion last
 * Complete outline
 * Write rough draft

HW:
Complete rough draft (handwritten) of essay



Wednesday, 10/3

 * Shortened class period due to homeroom

Start-Up: Respond openly to //The Odyssey// as a whole. What do you think of Odysseus? What do you think of the gods? Do you like the story? Elaborate and explain your answer in 5-6 sentences.

1. Discuss Start-up 2. Conclusions 3. Begin //The Odyssey// Jeopardy game
 * What's the purpose of a conclusion?
 * What makes a conclusion effective?
 * What is the difference between an effective conclusion and an ineffective conclusion?
 * Practice/write an effective conclusion for your essay

Thursday, 10/4
Start-Up:

Read through the paper on your desk and answer the following questions in your start-up section of your binder.


 * 1. Who wrote this?
 * 2. Why are we reading this?
 * 3. How does this song relate to what we are doing in class?


 * Wait quietly for Mr. Thomas to present the next steps

1. Discuss start-up 2. Take out your study guide and guiding questions of //The Odyssey// 3. Allow students to complete their study guides or work on playlist project 4. View clips from film
 * a. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-7_8y-McLo
 * i. 0.42.00
 * ii. 0.59.52
 * iii. 1.24.53
 * iv. 2.15.34
 * v. 2.34.29



Friday, 10/5
1. Distribute and discuss Ashley attendance policy 2. Last minute studying for //The Odyssey// test 3. //The Odyssey// test 4. //The Odyssey// cultural connections PowerPoint 5. Go to library to let students type their essays and playlist project



=Week 7: 10/8-10/12=

10/9: //Odyssey// Playlist Project due at beginning of class 10/10: Cut off for make-up/late work to be submitted 10/12: Dramatic terms quiz

Monday, 10/8

 * Who did not get their essays printed and returned on Friday?

Start-Up: (5-6 sentences) What do you currently know about Shakespeare, //Romeo and Juliet// and plays? Do you know of any cultural allusions to //Romeo and Juliet//? If you do not currently know anything, write what you know about plays and what you think happens in the play //Romeo and Juliet//.

• Progress reports? • Make up/late work? (until Wednesday 10/10) • //Odyssey// playlist project due tomorrow at beginning of class
 * First things:

1. Discuss Start-up 2. Graded work 3. Grade essays 4. Dramatic terms (quiz Friday)
 * Take out all graded work from your binder and put it in the folder I give you
 * Grade your own papers using my rubrics
 * Determine which paper you would like to submit to Mr. Thomas for two test grades



Tuesday, 10/9

 * Turn in your playlist project on the front table!!!!!!

Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) If you could be at any event in history, what would you want to witness? Why? What is one historical event you hope you get to see in your lifetime? Why?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Problematic relationship 3. Odyssey vs. O Brother comparison sheet
 * a. Discuss assignment
 * b. Outline your essay individually
 * a. Expectations
 * b. Complete



Wednesday, 10/10
If you have your playlist project or any other make-up or late work, have it on your desk

Start-Up: (5-6 sentences) If you were to write a book, what would it be about? Why would you want to write about this?

1. Discuss start up 2. Subject/Predicate 3. Review test 4. //O, Brother Where Art Thou?//
 * Notes
 * Practice
 * Complete comparison sheet



Thursday, 10/11
Start-Up: (5-6 sentences) Imagine someone has given you a free plane ticket, either one-way or a round-trip. Your bags are packed and waiting for you in the car that will take you to the airport. Where will you choose to go? Why do you choose this place?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) //O, Brother Where Art Thou?//
 * Complete viewing guide comparison

Friday, 10/12
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) You are stranded on a deserted island with only ten items. What ten items would you choose to have with you? Why would you want these specific things?

1. Discuss start-up . Shakespeare Bio 3. Prologue activity 4. //Shakespeare in Love//
 * Quiz
 * Complete a close reading
 * Underline important parts
 * Circle words you do not know
 * Listen to spoken version
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qEKkdcTVEM
 * Complete questions individually
 * Discuss together
 * Viewing guide



HW:

 * 1) Finish //Shakespeare in Love// viewing guide
 * 2) Choose, edit, and print Odysseus essay (to be turned in on Monday for two test grades)

=Week 8: 10/15-10/19=

10/16= Dramatic terms quiz

Monday, 10/15
Start-Up: 1. Explain the difference between dialogue and monologue 2. What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue? 3. What is a synonym for verbal irony? 4. Explain what Dramatic irony is in your own words. 5. Please provide an example of situational irony from either a film you have watched, or a book that you have read.

1. Discuss start-up

2. Review dramatic terms
 * a. Discuss
 * b. Quiz?

3. Shakespearean language discussion
 * a. thee, thou, thy, thine, etc.
 * b. handout

4. Practice writing in Shakespearean language

5. Distribute R&J background info
 * a. Read and discuss

6. Distribute Act 1 guides
 * Keep in your binder, we will begin this tomorrow



Tuesday, 10/16

 * If you were absent yesterday, get the worksheets we completed yesterday

Writer's Notebook: //Trust//-- (2 paragraphs) What causes us to trust someone? How freely should we give your trust, and what should it take for us to realize we should no longer trust someone? Who do you currently trust the most? Why do you trust him/her/them? Have you ever put your trust in someone who turned out to not have your best interests in mind?


 * 1) Go over tomorrow's schedule for the PSAT (no 1st or 2nd period tomorrow)
 * 2) Discuss 'trust' reflection
 * 3) Dramatic terms quiz
 * 4) //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Distribute texts
 * Read first 4 pages as a class and discuss
 * Complete associated questions on study guide
 * Finish scene 1
 * Watch film version

Wednesday, 10/17
No class--PSAT

Thursday, 10/18
Start-Up: (5-6 sentences) What are your current thoughts on //Romeo and Juliet//? Do you like it? Why or why not? What do you think is going to happen, or how do you think the ending will come to fruition?


 * 1) Dramatic terms list #2
 * 2) Discuss start-up
 * 3) Shakespearean language
 * Complete
 * Discuss
 * 1) //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Distribute texts
 * Discuss answers to guiding questions
 * Continue reading Act 1 and answering associated guided questions
 * Watch film version
 * 1) DEJ #1
 * Complete individually
 * Discuss as a class



Friday, 10/19
Start-Up: (3-5 sentences) If you were in Prince Escalus's position, how would you attempt to put an end to the Montague's and Capulet's fighting?

1. Discuss start-up

2. Complete DEJ #2
 * a. Discuss

3. Take out your guiding questions packet

4. Read scenes 3, and 4
 * a. Complete associated questions
 * b. Discuss

5. Read scene 5 as a class
 * a. Answer the associated questions

6. View first portion of film version



=Week 9: 10/22-10/26=

Monday, 10/22
Start-Up: How important is your name to you? Does your name affect the way you act? Do you judge people because of their names? Are there any names that you especially dislike? Are there any names that you particularly like? Would you choose not to date or be friends with someone just because of their name? *Explain your answer in 8-10 sentences.

1. Discuss start-up 2. DEJ #3 3. Review Act 1 4. Distribute Act 2 Study Guides 5. Read scene 1 6. Read scene 2 as a class 6. Watch film



Tuesday, 10/23
Writer’s Notebook: Write a paragraph in which you express your opinion to the following statement. Support your opinion with reasons/examples showing how you agree or disagree with the statement.
 * “Love is worth pursuing at all costs.”**

1. Discuss start-up 2. DEJ #4 3. Read Act II, scene 3 as a class 4. Read scene 4 individually 5. Watch film 6. Work on letter of advice 7. Continue reading Act II
 * a. Discuss
 * a. Answer associated questions



Wednesday, 10/24
Start-Up:
 * 1) Finalize your letter of advice to Romeo or Juliet
 * Turn it in on the front table
 * 1) Take time to get your binder in order
 * 2) Read Act II, scene 4
 * Answer the associated questions


 * 1) Discuss scene 4
 * 2) Complete DEJ #5
 * 3) Explain WebQuest
 * 4) Computer lab
 * Complete WebQuest and submit to www.turnitin.com



HW:

 * Finish WebQuest and submit to www.turnitin.com

Thursday, 10/25
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Imagine you are Friar Lawrence. What would you do if you were in his position (Romeo asking him to perform the wedding ceremony for him and Juliet)? Why would you do this? Why does Friar Lawrence agree to perform the ceremony?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Discuss scene 4
 * Answer associated questions
 * 1) Read scene 5 together
 * Answer associated questions
 * 1) DEJ #6
 * 2) Study for midterm (tomorrow)



HW:

 * Study for midterm

Friday, 10/26
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Imagine you are forced by the City of Wilmington to leave the city immediately and never return. Your family and friends will not be going with you. Where would you go? How would you react to this news?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Allow students 10 minutes for last-minute review for midterm 3. Midterm 4. Begin Act III 5. View film
 * Read scene 1 together; complete DEJ #8
 * Read scene 2 together; complete DEJ #9



=Week 10: 10/29-11/2=

10/2- Vocabulary Quiz

Monday, 10/29
Start-Up: Take a moment to describe your first nine weeks. Are you happy with how you performed? Why or why not? Looking forward to your next nine weeks, what are some things you hope to change or begin to do in order to be successful in all of your classes? Why do you feel these changes are necessary? If there is nothing you would change, explain what you are currently doing to be successful in your classes.

1. Before We Begin… 2. Play in Minnie Evans 3. Vocabulary words 3. Romeo and Juliet
 * • You will get your midterm back tomorrow, along with a progress report
 * • I will be after school today and tomorrow
 * i. PLEASE stay and make up any work, quizzes, tests, videos you may have missed
 * • This is a full week, we are out next Tuesday
 * • Read Act III, scene 1 Review
 * iii. Answer the following questions:
 * 1. What are the main events of this scene
 * 2. What characters or characters’ situations have changed? How?
 * 3. How have the characters in the play been affected by the events in this scene?
 * 4. Find 3 significant quotes.


 * We will be using this tomorrow in groups***



Tuesday, 10/30
Start-Up: If you got word that the one person you love (romantically) has harmed someone very close to you, who do you think you would side with? Why would you choose him/her rather than the other person involved?

1. Before we begin…. 2. Discuss start-up 3. Act III Guiding Questions 4. Group activity 5. Discuss groups’ answers for group work 6. Read scene 2 as a group 7. Complete DEJ #9 10. Discuss 11. Research paper 12. View film
 * Midterms
 * Grade distribution
 * Return tests
 * I am after school today, please stay if you need to make anything up, earn extra points
 * Act III, scene 1
 * What are the main events of this scene
 * What characters or characters’ situations have changed? How?
 * How have the characters in the play been affected by the events in this scene?
 * As a group, find 3 significant quotes.
 * Follow the DEJ format to analyze each of your quotes
 * *This will be turned in to Mr. Thomas for a group grade*
 * As groups share, add answers to yours!



HW:

 * Brainstorm research topics

Wednesday, 10/31
Start-Up: (6-7 sentences) What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you? If you cannot think of anything, either recount a scary story you have heard or seen, or write an original scary story.

1. Before we begin… 2. Discuss start-up 3. Research 4. Questions? 5. Computer Lab
 * To study for vocab quiz: www.aaaspell.com ; code= 65432
 * If you have any discrepancies with your progress report, write what the issue is on a sheet of paper and turn it in when Mr. Thomas asks for them
 * If you have any work to turn in, turn it in to Mr. Thomas when he asks for them
 * November calendar
 * Quiz on Friday
 * Topics: Choose something that you love, hate, affects you, affects someone close to you.
 * Example: Drug addiction
 * Write a question you want to answer about that topic
 * Example:
 * a. At what age is someone most susceptible to drug addiction?
 * b. What are the most commonly addictive drugs?
 * c. What effects does drug addiction have on children (raised in a household surrounded by drug addiction)?
 * How to search for articles
 * i. What is a good article?
 * Example: effects of drug addiction on children :gov
 * :edu
 * :org
 * Initial research sheet



Thursday, 11/1
Start-Up: Read the article and answer the following questions: 1. Discuss 2. Collaborative Study Group #1
 * What are your thoughts on these two teens? Are they making a good decision? Why or why not?
 * Ask either the teens or the parents three questions.



Friday, 11/2
Start-Up: Use these words in complete sentences: gamut, imperative, eclectic, and clarity

1. Discuss start-up 2. Finish CSG #1 3. Complete Act 3 study guide 4. 7 minutes to study vocabulary 5. Vocabulary quiz 6. View film
 * Make sure every group member approves of all work before submission
 * If your group finishes early, study your vocabulary words
 * Turn in for grade

=Week 11: 11/5-11/9=

11/6- No school; teacher workday 11/9- Vocabulary quiz

Monday, 11/2
Start-up: (4-5 sentences) Without mentioning your opinion of either presidential candidate, describe what your current thoughts are on our government and about American politics. What do you not understand about either? Do you like how candidates advertise for themselves? Do you think politicians are trustworthy? Why or why not?

OR, what’s on your mind?


 * When you finish, write this header (Guided Imagery Activity) beneath your start-up for today, and sit silently until Mr. Thomas moves forward with the activity

1. Guided Imagery Activity 2. Before we begin… 3. Discuss start-up 4. Vocabulary list 2 5. Act 3 study guide 6. Discuss Act 3 7. Act 4
 * []
 * []
 * NO SCHOOL TOMORROW
 * Romeo and Juliet test: Tuesday, 11/13
 * Vocabulary quiz 2: Friday, 11/9
 * Go to computer lab first on Wednesday
 * Research paper: continue to research beforehand
 * Complete all answers
 * Turn in for a grade
 * Study guide
 * Read as a class



Tuesday, 11/6
No school, teacher work day

Wednesday, 11/7
In Computer Lab: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">
 * -Get your research folder from Mr. Thomas
 * -Continue gathering information on both topics you chose last week; the more the better!
 * --Remember to filter your search by using :gov :edu :org when searching
 * -Have you changed your mind on an idea? Have you thought of a new possible topic? Talk it over with Mr. Thomas!
 * -Print off any relevant articles you find
 * -Keep all materials in your research folder

In Class:
 * -Have out a highlighter
 * -You will have 20 minutes to read through your articles
 * --Highlight all quality information
 * --Look up words you do not know
 * --On a separate sheet of paper, record any and all questions that come to mind as you read
 * -Organize the information you have found (categorize your research)

Thursday, 11/8
Start-up: Complete DEJ #11


 * 1) Discuss DEJ #11
 * 2) In your group, write two cohesive paragraphs (at least; write more, if necessary) using your vocabulary words
 * 3) Recap Act 4
 * 4) CSG #2
 * Look over CSG #1 with your group members; don't make the same mistakes!



Friday, 11/9
Start-up: How is a great piece of literature like a statue?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Vocabulary quiz 2
 * 3) Finish CSG #2
 * 4) Finish film

HW:

 * Study for //R&J// test (Tuesday, 11/13)

=<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Week 12: 11/12-11/16 = 11/12: No school; Veterans' Day holiday

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Monday, 11/12
No school; Holiday

Tuesday, 11/13

 * //Romeo and Juliet// test moved to tomorrow

Presentation from Mrs. Wilson (Class of 2016 Counselor): College readiness

HW:

 * Study for //R&J//test
 * DEJs
 * Study Guides
 * Guided Notes

Wednesday, 11/14

 * 1) //Romeo and Juliet// final test
 * 2) Vocabulary List 3
 * Quiz on Wednesday, 11/21
 * 1) Finish CSG #2
 * Turn in to Mr. Thomas
 * 1) Finish film



Thursday, 11/15
Start-Up: Mr. Thomas is going to show you three pictures. For each picture record all adjectives that come to mind for the person in the picture as well as a context for the person depicted.


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Archetypes: Mrs. Bartlett; PowerPoint
 * 3) Group Activity:
 * Brainstorm characteristics and examples of archetypal characters
 * Record thoughts on large Post-It
 * Present work to the class



Friday, 11/16
Start-Up: (4-6 sentences) Who do you blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Why do you blame him/her?


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Finish CSG #2
 * Turn in to Mr. Thomas
 * 1) //Romeo and Juliet//final reflection essay (due Monday, 11/19)
 * Brainstorm
 * Outline
 * Begin writing



HW:

 * Complete essay; we will not be working on it in class Monday

=Week 13: 11/19-11/23= 11/19: Prevention of Tragedy essay due 11/21: Vocabulary quiz, Half day 11/22-11/23: No school; Thanksgiving holiday

Monday, 11/19

 * Have out your essay to turn in

Start-Up:
 * Write a paragraph using at least 5 of your vocabulary words
 * Make a list of components that make a movie "good"


 * 1) Discuss start-up
 * 2) Elements of film
 * Cinematography
 * Sound and music
 * Costumes and make-up
 * Setting and set design
 * 1) Begin viewing //Romeo + Juliet//



Tuesday, 11/20
Start-Up: What are 10 things you would like to do before you die?


 * 1) Return graded work
 * 2) Discuss noticed trends in the movie
 * 3) Finish film

Wednesday, 11/21

 * Half day

=Week 14: 11/26-11/30=

Monday, 11/26
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 * Has anyone ever done anything to you that made you want to get revenge on them? What did they do?
 * Have you ever gotten revenge on someone for something they did to you? What did you do to them in return? Why did you feel a need to get revenge?
 * Explain how the revenge made you feel? Did you get caught? If you had gotten caught, would that have changed the feeling the revenge gave you? Explain
 * Meet with others of the same focus
 * Discuss and share answers
 * Meet in your pod
 * Share insight about your film focus
 * Short writing



HW:

 * Write a sentece for each vocabulary word

Tuesday, 11/27
Start-Up: Take your research folder and refresh yourself with your research. Write at least 5 questions you have about your topic. These questions could be for clarification about facts that you found or about a new idea you would like to answer. (You want to know your topic the best that you can!)

1. Discuss 2. Check vocab. sentences 3. Facebook article 4. How to quote a source 5. Practice 6. Literary elements 7. EAP Bio corrections
 * a. Have a blank sheet of paper
 * b. Read individually
 * i. Do not write on the article!
 * c. Keep notes on your sheet of paper
 * a. Write five sentences with a quote from the text in each
 * i. Vary the way you quote in each sentence
 * a. P.O.V.
 * b. Tone
 * c. Mood
 * d. Notes sheet



<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Wednesday, 11/28
Start-Up: Create a twitter conversation between 2 or more characters from //Romeo and Juliet//

1. Share start-up 2. Sample paper 3. In-text citations (seen in the sample paper) 4. Discuss paper 5. Research Scaffold 6. How to Outline 7. How to Cite your sources 8. Computer lab
 * Read paper
 * Focus on //how//the student has written the paper, not so much the content
 * Highlight things you think are good, things you want to remember when you start to write your paper
 * Pay attention to the notes in the margins
 * Connects to the Works Cited page
 * Due 12/3
 * Due 12/10
 * http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/TM/WS_citation_MLA.shtml
 * Research
 * Cite your sources
 * Complete the Research Scaffold

Only pages 2, 3, 4, and 6

Thursday, 11/29
Start-Up: (3-4 sentences) Zombie Batman. Flying sharks. Cannibal Muppets…. Come up with the best two-word movie pitch you can think of, and then explain how and why that movie would be awesome.

1. Discuss start-up 2. Visual vocab. (Quiz tomorrow) 3. Literary devices 4. “Cask” pictures 5. Get a text book 6. Study guide 7. Begin reading story
 * a. Mr. Thomas will give you a number
 * b. Number corresponds with a word
 * c. Draw a visual representation of that vocab. word
 * a. Review terms from Tuesday
 * b. Know all of these for a quiz
 * a. Setting of our story
 * b. Mood?
 * a. Old book= page 233
 * b. New book= page 61



HW:

 * Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/30
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) A young fish is making a journey from a big lake to a small creek. Explain to him how things are going to be different.

1. Discuss start-up 2. Visual vocabulary review 3. Vocabulary quiz 4. Recap “Cask of Amontillado” 5. Finish story 6. Complete study guide 7. Reflection questions
 * Answer on a separate piece of paper



HW:

 * Complete your research scaffold

=Week 15: 12/3-12/7=

Monday, 12/3
Start-Up: (3-4 sentences) In what kind of situation do you learn the most about a person indirectly? Why do you think that is?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Turn in “Cask of Amontillado” work 3. New vocabulary words 4. Character analysis walk-through 5. Question Survey 6. Begin reading story 7. Reading Notes Questions 8. Progress Reports
 * a. Questions?
 * 1. Hunting is a sport in which I participate with another person or persons.
 * 2. It is morally or ethically “right” to hunt for just the thrill, interest, or fascination of the hunt.
 * 3. Those people who perform well under pressure tend to succeed to their tasks.
 * 4. A person’s character is revealed during intense competition.
 * 5. If faced with a seemingly impossible task, you should never try to accomplish it.
 * 6. The first impression you have of someone is always correct.
 * 1. So far, what is the topic of this story?
 * 2. What is the mood of the story? Explain.
 * 3. What is Rainsford’s attitude toward hunted animals?
 * 4. Why does Rainsford stay awake out on the deck of the ship?
 * 5. How does Rainsford fall into the sea?
 * 6. What is Rainsford’s first impression of General Zaroff?
 * 7. Why did Zaroff lose his interest in hunting?
 * 8. What does Zaroff hunt instead?



HW:

 * Research scaffold

Tuesday, 12/4
Start-Up: (3-4 sentences) Describe or retell a time that was difficult or challenging for you.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Mood 3. Review story 4. Review answers to Reading Notes Questions 5. Continue reading 6. Guiding Questions 7. Begin Short Story Analysis Packet
 * a. How does an author create the mood of a story?
 * b. What is the mood of “MDG”?
 * i. How has Richard Connell created the mood of "MDG"?
 * 9. Why does Zaroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins?
 * 10. How does Zaroff stock his island with “game”?
 * 11. In spite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his “Malay mancatcher,” why?
 * 12. What is the climax of this story?
 * 13. Describe Rainsford and Zaroff. What is your opinion on each of these characters? Use examples from the text to support your opinion.
 * 14. What are some themes present in this story?
 * 15. What are the two meanings of the title of this story?

HW:

 * Research scaffold
 * Short Story Analysis Packet

Wednesday, 12/5

 * Place your Research Scaffold and Short Story Analysis Packet on Mr. T’s desk

Start-Up: Imagine we live in a world where every human has 6 fingers and 6 toes. Make a list of all of the things that would be different. You have 5 minutes. Do NOT discuss your answers with anyone in the class. Good luck!

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Conflict- Ms. Jeffcoat 3. "Helpless Generation" Article 4. Respond to 4 reflection questions on a seperate sheet of paper 5. Computer lab
 * Work on citing your sources



Thursday, 12/6
Start-Up: (3-5 sentences) Integrate this line into a [very] short story: “And then, instantly, everything made sense.”

1.Share start-up writing 2. In-text citations 3. Outlining your paper 4. Begin your outline (due Monday) 5. "Most Dangerous Game" film
 * Put the in-text citation by each blurb of information
 * Work on any make up assignments you need to turn in

Friday, 12/7
Start-Up: (3-4 sentences) What do you like the most about school? This could be a specific class (because of the teacher, the subject, the friends in that class, etc.), a club that you are a part of, a specific place in the school, whatever it is you like. Why do you like this aspect so much?

1. Share start-up 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. “This is What it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”
 * a. Create a teaching unit
 * i. You may work with ONE partner; Create:
 * 1. What are your expected outcomes for your students?
 * a. List two
 * 2. Guided questions (at least 10), with answers
 * 3. Vocabulary list, with part of speech and definition
 * a. At least five words
 * 4. Two creative writing assignments
 * 5. Two essay prompts
 * 6. Rubric for at least one writing assignment

=Week 16: 12/10-12/14=

Monday, 12/10
Start-Up: Have out a sheet of paper for new vocabulary words, as well as your research folder

1. New vocabulary words 2. Outlining your paper- 20 min 3. "Phoenix, Arizona" activity
 * a. Write your thesis statement
 * b. Outline the sections of your paper
 * c. Which bits of information are you going to use when?
 * d. Go ahead and include your in-text citations in your outline
 * a. Create a teaching unit
 * i. You may work with ONE partner; create:
 * 1. What are your expected outcomes for your students?
 * a. List two
 * 2. Guided questions (at least 10), with answers
 * 3. Vocabulary list, with part of speech and definition
 * a. At least five words
 * 4. Two creative writing assignments
 * 5. Two essay prompts
 * 6. Rubric for at least one writing assignment



Tuesday, 12/11
Start-Up: Have out a sheet of paper. Mr. Thomas will read an article (Comparing Our Schools to China's) for you, and then you will respond to the article in your start-up section

1. Discuss start-up 2. Finish group assignment 3. What do you need for your research paper? 4. Pre-reading questions 5. Begin "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"
 * Make a plan for yourself for tomorrow (computer lab)
 * Describe a time when (2 sentences each):
 * you felt completely helpless
 * someone turned out to not be who you expected
 * you wished you were older than you truly were

Wednesday, 12/12
Start-Up: (2-3 sentences) You have the power to control what this day will be remembered for in history. What would you make happen today that would be remembered forever in history?

1. Share start-up 2. What to do for research paper: 3. Computer lab
 * Works cited
 * Outline
 * In-text citations
 * Begin writing

Thursday, 12/13
Start-Up: Re-write your vocabulary definitions in your own words. We will share the best.

1. Share definitions 2. Turn in your group teacher assignment 3. “This I Believe” essays 4. “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” 5. Reflection of story 6. Reading questions 7. Character Analysis Essay



Friday, 12/14
Mr. Thomas out sick

1. Watch //Smoke Signals// film 2. Complete viewing guide



=Week 17: 12/17-12/21=

Monday, 12/17

 * 30-minute homeroom after 1st period!

Start-Up: Study your vocabulary words independently (vermillion, imminent, etc.)*Do not tell me you don’t have the words*

1. Discuss start-up 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. Paraphrasing practice



Tuesday, 12/18
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Write a front-page newspaper article about something in your life, about something in a friend’s life, or a public figure. Make your article entertaining and attention-grabbing.

1. Share start-up 2. Part of Speech scavenger hunt 3. Individual short story work
 * Discuss
 * Choose one of the stories on the board
 * "The Sniper"
 * "Blues Ain't No Mockingbird"
 * "The Gift of the Magi"
 * "The Necklace"
 * "A Sound of Thunder"
 * "Three Skeleton Key"
 * Read your chosen story
 * Complete a one-pager
 * Title and author
 * Setting
 * Important characters
 * Include characteristics of each
 * Are these direct or indirect characterization?
 * Point of view
 * Mood
 * Conflicts
 * Include each type of conflict
 * 3 quotes
 * Explanation-Why are these significant?
 * Your rating of the story (out of 10)
 * Make it neat, colorful and creative!
 * Have fun!



Wednesday, 12/19

 * 1) Look over your latest progress report...
 * Work on missing work
 * You can retake your lowest quiz grade
 * 1) Computer lab to work on research paper; first draft due to www.turnitin.com by Friday, 12/21

Thursday, 12/2
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Tomorrow morning you wake up, and instead of seeing that the world is ending, you realize _. Describe your experience.

1. Share start-up 2. Finish independent short story work from Tuesday

Friday, 12/21
Open time to work on research paper or missing assignments

=Week 18: 12/31-1/4= 12/31-1/1: No school; Holiday

Wednesday, 1/2
Start-Up: (4-5 sentences) Describe the best/worst/funniest part(s) of your break. OR What’s on your mind.

1. Share start-up 2. Welcome back! 3. Work on short story assignment (from 12/20) 4. Computer lab:
 * a. Calendar
 * b. Paper: Due 1/10
 * c. Final day: presentation
 * i. Handout
 * a. Type
 * b. Submit
 * c. Revise



Thursday, 1/3
Start-Up: Write your own prompt and respond OR What’s on your mind?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Review calendar 3. Research paper 4. Kids Rule School 5. End of Year reflection writing prompt
 * a. One week left
 * b. Speech outline, due Wednesday
 * a. Read article
 * b. Design your own school within your groups
 * c. Share



Friday, 1/4
Start-Up: (2 sentences) What are you looking forward to most about next semester? What are you looking forward to least?

1. Discuss start-up 2. “Story of an Hour” 3. Character Analysis Facebook profile
 * Read
 * Answer questions on a separate sheet of paper
 * Discuss
 * Complete a Facebook profile for any character we have read about

(only the second page of the profile)

=Week 19: 1/7-1/11= 1/10: Half day; 1st Period exam 1/11: Half day; 2nd Period exam

Monday, 1/7
Start-Up: (3 sentences) What exams do you have coming up? What things do you feel comfortable with in each What should you study most about each subject to be prepared for your exams?

1. Discuss start-up 2. Finish End of Year reflection #1 3. Facebook characterization activity 4. End of Year reflection #2



Tuesday, 1/8
Start-up: Talk with the people in your group. Find out 3 things about each neighbor that you didn’t know before. Record those facts about your peers in your start-up section.

1. Share start-up 2. "Thank You, M'am" 3. Computer lab- Work on speech outline (see 1/2/13)
 * Read
 * Answer questions



Wednesday, 1/9

 * Last full day of classes

Start-up: You will need two sheets of paper today, as well as a writing utensil.

1. Found poetry 2. Computer lab- Work on research, speech outline