Fall+2014;+Honors+English+I

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Week 1: 8/25-8/29
8/25= No school 8/26= First day of school

Tuesday, 8/26
Welcome to Honors English I! I will be putting you in alphabetical order to begin the semester, but you may find a seat as you enter.


 * Please take out a sheet of paper and write down 5 get-to-know-you questions that you wouldn’t typically hear. For example, rather than asking “What’s your favorite color?” you might ask, “If you had a pet giraffe, what would you name it?” Think outside of the box!

1. Seat assignments 2. Check roster (what name do you prefer?) 3. Welcome to Ashley High School… 4. Welcome to English class… 5. Questions? 6. Student Questionnaire >>>> >>>> 2. Last Book You Read: >>>> >>>> 3. Last Movie You Saw: >>>> >>>> 4. Favorite Three Bands/Musicians: >>>> 5. Favorite book: >>>> >>>> 6. Do you read any magazines or newspapers, daily websites? If yes, which ones? >>>> 7. What do you want to do after high school? College? Tech School? Military? Work? >>>> >>>> 8. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why? >>>> >>>> 9. What do you want to gain from this class? >>>> >>>> 13. What do you like about school? >>>> >>>> 14. What do you hate about school? >>>> >>>> 15. What are you passionate about? >>>> >>>> 16. If you could change anything about your country, what would it be and why? >>>> >>>> 17. If you could change anything about the world, what would it be and why? >>>>
 * Lunch Schedule:
 * A Lunch= 400s, 800s, 700s
 * B Lunch= 200s, 300s, 500s
 * C Lunch= Gym, Media Center, 600s
 * Get Involved!
 * Dress Code
 * Syllabus
 * Letter to Students
 * Resources
 * Website
 * TurnItIn.com
 * Directions
 * Log-In Reference Sheet
 * First Assignments
 * On a separate sheet of paper:
 * Answer questions from student survey
 * Age
 * Birthday
 * Home Phone #
 * Schedule
 * 1. Do you have a computer at home? Do you have internet access? __



Wednesday, 8/27
Take out a sheet of notebook paper, title the page “Start-Up,” write today’s date, and then respond to the following questions; you do not need to copy the questions:

1. What do you typically enjoy about English class? 2. What do you typically dislike about English class? 3. What are some things you did well last year? 4. What are some things you did last year but would like to work on improving this semester? 5. Brainstorm three goals you have for yourself for the coming semester/year. (These can be school related or personal goals)


 * Absent Yesterday?

1. First Day of High School 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Get-To-Know-You Questions from Yesterday 4. Mr. Thomas Letter 5. “Helpless Generation” Article
 * Questions about AHS?
 * Questions about first assignments?
 * Troubles with website/turnitin.com?
 * Finish asking group members
 * Begin introducing each other
 * Read
 * Make corrections
 * Discuss as a class
 * Distribute, read independently
 * In Writer’s Notebook (or sheet of paper) respond to 5 of the Reading Reflection Qs



Homework:
-Finish "First Assignments" list from yesterday

Thursday, 8/28

 * As you enter, place your signed syllabus in the appropriate turn-in tray on the front table

Start-Up: //Academic Inspiration//; (3-5 sentences) Who is someone who has inspired you academically? Explain what this person did/does to make you want to be a better student.
 * When you have finished, please take out your “Helpless Generation” sheet that we began yesterday

1. Finish “Helpless Generation” article assignment 2. First Writing Assignment
 * Distribute article
 * Respond to 5 questions
 * When you have finished, read quietly while we wait for others to finish
 * Discuss
 * With a partner
 * As a class
 * “Beyond 409” Assignment: Have your parents read this article and respond
 * Read outline
 * Begin brainstorming
 * First draft=Tuesday, 9/2



Homework:
-Have parents read article -Continue brainstorming for writing assignment

Friday, 8/29

 * Mr. Thomas out

Start-Up: Which of your classes do you currently think will be the most challenging? What can you do to help yourself be successful in that class?

1. Parts of Speech Pretest 2. Reading Placement Test 3. Work on Academic Expecations essay

Homework:
-First draft of essay due Tuesday

=Week 2: 9/1-9/5=

9/1= No school; Labor Day holiday

Tuesday, 9/2

 * Please have out your response to the “Helpless Generation” article, as well as your first draft of your Academic Expectations essay

Start-Up: //The Purpose of Writing//; In at least five sentences, explain why it may be important to be able to write in an effective, coherent way.

1. Checking in… • Friday 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. “Helpless Generation” Article 4. Academic Expectations essay
 * I missed you guys!
 * Placement Tests
 * Make Up: I will be here before school tomorrow, during lunches; schedule a time to come in
 * Did anyone begin the Facebook article?
 * Picture Day= Thursday
 * First Student Council meeting= Thursday in chorus room
 * Parents’ responses?
 * Blank sheet of paper
 * Your name at top
 * Peer Review
 * On PARTNER’s blank sheet, explain what he/she has done well and what he/she needs to work on
 * What are we looking for?
 * Grammar, spelling, structure errors
 * Is it focused? Does it flow?
 * Don’t focus on just the areas for improvement!
 * Point out areas of excellence, tell your partner what he/she has done well
 * Ask two questions regarding the content of your partner’s essay
 * Pass! Follow same process for new partner
 * Return papers to owner
 * Review partners’ responses
 * Questions for partners?
 * Final draft: Due Thursday, 9/4 to turnitin.com by 10:30pm!

Homework:
-Revise essay

Wednesday, 9/3
Start-Up: //I Want to…//; What is one thing you have always wanted to do but have never tried? Why is it that you would want to do that? Why is it that you have never tried? Do you think you ever will try?


 * When you have finished, take out your Writer’s Notebook OR a blank sheet of paper

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Check answers to placement tests 4. What Would You Do… writing activity 5. Parts of Speech
 * Turnitin.com is ready to go
 * Due tomorrow by 10:30pm
 * Picture day TOMORROW (3rd period)
 * Assignment: write a critical reflection essay based on the following prompt:
 * Imagine that you have just been away fighting in a war to defend your country. You and your comrades have defeated the opposing army. Yet, when you try to return home, you are simply unable to do so. You and your comrades are cursed… You feel that you are being punished by supernatural forces, and you are not sure as to why. Due to this, you struggle for ten years trying to make your way back home, but you are met by many catastrophes and upsetting events along the way. Also… you find out that:
 * Everyone thinks that you are dead.
 * Your children do not remember you because you have been away for so long.
 * Many people are trying to convince your husband/wife to marry them.
 * Directions: You will write an essay in which you explain how you feel about this situation.



Homework:
-Work on essay

Thursday, 9/4
Start-Up: //Quick Grammar//; In your own words, explain the difference between propositions and conjunctions.


 * When you have finished, take out your war essay from yesterday and continue working/brainstorming

1. Time to work on essay 2. Checking in... 3. Grammar pracitce 4. Greek Gods and Goddesses 5. Trojan War notes
 * Pictures today during 3rd Period
 * Academic Expectations Essay due tonight by 10:30
 * Demonstrate turnitin.com
 * Handout
 * Work individually
 * Discuss as a class
 * []

Friday, 9/5

 * Mr. Thomas out

Start-Up: //Prince Paris//; If you were Prince Paris, which goddess would you have chosen? Explain your choice.

1. Letter to the Future You 2. Begin reading //The Odyssey// 3. Answer guiding questions



=Week 3: 9/8-9/12= = =

Monday, 9/8

 * Start a new Start-Up sheet. Title it “Start-Up: Week 3”

Start-Up: //Grammar//; Copy the following sentences, then identify the parts of speech of each word. For adjectives and adverbs, draw an arrow to the word each modifies. • Scott and Connor went to the soccer game on Friday. • It never occurred to Wyatt that his desk was broken. • Amanda e-mailed Mr. Thomas last night to volunteer to give a speech.


 * When you have finished, take out your “How Would You Feel?” essay (creative war essay) and work silently

1. Checking in… 2. **Freshman Class Meeting** 3. Work independently on essay/story
 * Submit Academic Expectations essay to turnitin.com
 * //To Kill a Mockingbird//… try to have a copy by next Friday
 * If you cannot, email me this week to let me know!
 * Return syllabus
 * Who was absent Friday?

Homework:
-Finish full draft of creative war essay

Tuesday, 9/9
Start-Up: //Grammar//; Copy the following sentences, and then identify the parts of speech of each word. For adjectives and adverbs, draw an arrow to the word each modifies. • Emily told Aaron she was feeling sick all day. • I think Brandon is a very interesting student. • Everyone wishes Mr. Norvell would get us Chick-fil-A for school lunch.


 * When you have finished, take out your “How Would You Feel?” essay (creative war essay) and wait silently

1. Checking in… 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. “How Would You Feel?” essays 4. Discuss peer editing activity 5. Grammar practice
 * // TKaM // … try to have a copy by next Friday
 * If you cannot, email me this week to let me know!
 * Blank sheet of paper
 * Titled “Peer Feedback”
 * Mr. Thomas will count you off
 * Groups of three
 * Process:
 * Rotate papers
 * On partner’s “Feedback” sheet, answer:
 * 1. Who is the main character?
 * 2. What is this character’s situation?
 * 3. How has the writer gotten you interested?
 * 4. What parts of the story are particularly great? Why?
 * 5. What thing(s) could the writer do to make this story stronger?
 * On your own "Feedback" sheet, answer:
 * 1. What do you like about your story?
 * 2. Currently, my story deserves a __(grade)__ because...
 * 3. I can make my story better by...
 * Final draft due to turnitin.com on Monday, 9/15



Homework:
-Complete "Cool Search" for //The Odyssey//, Homer, the Trojan War, Ancient Greek culture, etc.

Wednesday, 9/10
Start-Up: //What Would You Do?//; If your spouse left (for an honorable reason) and had not returned for twenty years, would you move on? Why or why not?

1. Senior Project survey 2. Discuss Start-Up 3. Grammar 4. Finish Trojan War notes from Thursday 5. Continue reading //The Odyssey//
 * Identify and justify
 * As a class
 * Michael ran quickly through the corn field.
 * Individually
 * Everyone thought it was weird when Miley twerked on stage.
 * Answer guiding questions

Thursday, 9/11
Start-Up: September 11; (3-5 sentences) What do you remember about September 11th, if anything? What do you know about this event, or what have you been told about this event from those older than you? Reflect for a moment about what this event possibly did for our country and for the world.


 * When you have finished, please have out your Writer’s Notebook

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 2. Discuss homework 3. Facebook Effects article
 * Essays are graded and posted to turnitin.com
 * War esays are due to turnitin.com by 10:30pm Monday, 9/15
 * Mr. Thomas will be out tomorrow and on 9/26 for brother's wedding (I'm sorry! I hate being out!)
 * Vocabulary pre-assessment on Monday
 * Don't worry about it!
 * In your Writer’s Notebook:
 * What is the author’s purpose in writing this article? How do you know? Explain.
 * What is the main idea of this article? Explain.
 * How does this article apply to you/your friends/your generation? Explain.
 * Have you ever seen these issues first-hand? Explain.
 * Small Group share
 * Large group share

**Homework:** -None

Friday, 9/12

 * Mr. Thomas out

1. Start-Up: So far, what do you think of Ashley High School? If you could change anything about AHS, what would you change? Why? 2. POS Identification and Justification 3. Continue reading //The Odyssey// and answering the guiding questions
 * Complete independently
 * On the back, create your own sentence and complete the same process for your new, original sentence

Homework:
-Work on war essay

=Week 4: 9/15-9/19=

Monday, 9/15
Start-Up: //The Odyssey//; (4-5 sentences) What do you think about The Odyssey so far? Why do you like/dislike it? What do you think of Odysseus as a hero, a father, a husband? Explain.


 * Have out your Log-In Reference sheet

1. PowerSchool Log-in info 2. Checking in… 3. Vocabulary Pre-Assessment
 * Record this information on your reference sheet
 * Who was absent Friday?
 * War essay due to turnitin.com tonight by 10:30
 * First vocabulary quiz=this Friday!
 * Who has finished // The Odyssey // ?
 * Email me about // TKaM // if you need to
 * Computers
 * When you have finished, show Mr. Thomas your score, return your computer, and read quietly while we wait



Homework:
-Identify the part of speech and write an original sentence using each of your vocabulary words.

Tuesday, 9/16
Start-Up: //Odysseus//; What, in your opinion, is Odysseus’s greatest strength? How has he utilized this strength in the story? What is his greatest weakness/fault? How has this affected him so far?

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Vocabulary words 4. Review Grammar practice worksheet from last week 5. TRIAC Notes 6. Practice 7. Work on //Odyssey// questions
 * Troubles with turnitin.com
 * I will allow submissions until tonight at 10:30 to be considered “on time”
 * Identify part of speech for each
 * Sentences
 * What to do
 * What not to do
 * Practice



Homework:
-Upload your war essay to turnitin.com if you were unable to do so last night

Wednesday, 9/17
Start-Up: //Sentence Practice//; Write 3 original sentences (about anything…school appropriate), that each of which includes at least one: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, pronoun, conjunction
 * When you have finished, please have out your Writer’s Notebook and review your vocabulary words silently

1. Share Start-Up 2. Writer’s Notebook activity 3. TRIAC (Review from yesterday) 4. TRIAC activity
 * 3 volunteers write one sentence each on the board
 * Create a creative poster explaining TRIAC
 * Respond to one of the following questions in TRIAC form:
 * What would make school lunches better?
 * Who is the best singer/musical group right now?
 * What movie is worth seeing in the theaters?
 * Why is Ashley High School the best school in the county?
 * Why is Wilmington the best place to live?



Homework:
-Finish your Writer's Notebook reflection

Thursday, 9/18
Start-Up: //TRIAC Practice//; Using TRIAC, explain what is the best or worst aspect of Ashley High School

*Turn in your //Odyssey// questions to your class tray

1. Stamp Writer's Notebook 2. Library Orientation 3. Work on //Odyssey// questions 5. Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 9/19
Start-Up: //Odysseus's Plan//; How do you feel about how Odysseus handled the situation once he returned to Ithaca? Do you think his actions were justified? What would you have done if you were in his situation?


 * When you have finished, turn in your Start-Up sheet, take out a blank sheet of paper, and review your vocabulary words before we begin the quiz

1. Vocabulary Quiz #1 2. Checking in... 3. TRIAC Practice
 * We will plan to start //To Kill a Mockingbird// next week
 * Pencil in an //Odyssey///Grammar quiz for Tuesday
 * Groups of 3-4
 * Create a poster explaining TRIAC
 * Use TRIAC to respond to a question:
 * What would make school lunches better?
 * Who is the best singer/musical group right now?
 * What movie is worth seeing in the theaters?
 * Why is Ashley High School the best school in the county?
 * Why is Wilmington the best place to live?

=Week 5: 9/22-9/26=

9/26: Half day for students

Monday, 9/22
Start-Up: //Odysseus TRIAC//; Is Odysseus an honorable man? Explain in TRIAC form.


 * If you have not turned in your //Odyssey// questions, please turn them into your class period’s tray

1. Share/Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Vocabulary 4. Finish TRIAC posters 5. Begin sharing
 * Progress Reports soon
 * War essays=posted Thursday
 * Last week’s quiz…
 * New words



Homework:
-Write sentences for vocab words

Tuesday, 9/23
Start-Up: //Parts of Speech Justification//: Examine the following sentence, then identify the parts of speech and explain the reasoning for each word in the sentence.


 * They went to the old house with Melissa.


 * When you finish, read over this week’s vocabulary words

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Pop Quiz 3. Subject/Predicate 4. Test Study Guide 5. Playlist Project 6. Finish presenting TRIAC posters
 * Notes
 * Practice
 * Look over
 * Test on Thursday
 * Introduce
 * Due Friday



Homework:
-None

Wednesday, 9/24
Start-Up: //What I dislike most…//; (3-5 sentences) What trait or characteristic in people do you typically dislike most? Why is it that this bothers you? How do you deal with people who possess this characteristic?


 * When you have finished, have out two blank sheets of paper

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Me-Write 4. Subject/Predicate practice 5. Time to work on study guide and project
 * //Odyssey// test tomorrow
 * Vocabulary quiz Friday
 * Class poll
 * Playlist project due Monday
 * Write five sentences
 * Include vocabulary words (at least one/sentence)
 * Rotate
 * Identify subject/predicate
 * Label parts of speech

Homework:
-Study for //Odyssey// test

Thursday, 9/25
Independently review your //Odyssey// study guide, guiding questions, grammar notes, subject/predicate notes. The test will begin shortly.

1. //Odyssey// test 2. Begin //Odyssey// film

Friday, 9/26

 * Half day for students; Mr. Thomas out

View //Odyssey// film

=Week 6: 9/29-10/3=

Monday, 9/29
As you enter: • Place your playlist project in your class’s Turn-In tray • Return your copy of The Odyssey to the windowsill

Start-Up: //Discrimination//; What is discrimination? What types of discrimination exist in the world? What have you experienced in regards to discrimination in your life? This could be an observation, not necessarily first-hand experiences.


 * When you have finished, review your vocabulary words. The quiz will begin shortly

1. Vocabulary Quiz #2 2. New vocabulary words 3. Continue //Odyssey// film 4. Progress reports
 * Get signed if you have an 80 or below

Homework:
-Write an original sentence for each vocabulary word

Tuesday, 9/30
Start-Up: //I am….//; Think of people and experiences that have helped shape who you are today. This may consist of inspirational family members, mentors, moving to a new state, a difficult situation, seeing someone close to you go through something challenging, etc.
 * Make a list of people/events
 * Write briefly about two of these
 * How has he/she/this experience affected you over the years? Explain (3-5 sentences)

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in 3. Identity reflection 4. Finish Odyssey film
 * Tomorrow’s schedule
 * Progress reports
 * Brainstorm on "identity"
 * Read through questions
 * Understand?
 * Time to respond to questions
 * Give fully-developed answers. Not necessary, but use TRIAC if you are stuck.

Homework:
-Research more about identity

Wednesday, 10/1
Start-Up: //What’s On Your Mind?//; Write briefly about whatever is on your mind this morning. If you would rather not, write about a funny thing that has happened to you or just a funny story.

1. Share? 2. Checking in… 3. Webquest Activities
 * Turn in progress reports (if you have 80 or below)
 * Tomorrow’s schedule:
 * Homeroom (8:30-???)
 * 3rd Period (regular lunch schedule)
 * 1st Period
 * Make up quizzes/tests/tutoring today or tomorrow
 * Keep “Identity” reflection questions in your Writer’s Notebook, we will re-address them at a later time



Homework:
-Study vocabulary words

Thursday, 10/2

 * Modified schedule for PLAN Test

No 2nd Period

Homework:
-Study vocabulary words (quiz tomorrow)

Friday, 10/3
Vocabulary Quiz Work on webquests

=Week 7: 10/6-10/10=

Monday, 10/6
Start-Up: //Childhood//; (3-5 sentences) Write about a favorite memory of yours from your childhood. What happened? Where were you? Who were you with? How old were you? Why do you think you still remember this memory so clearly?

1. Share/discuss start-up 2. Checking in… 3. Vocabulary list 4 4. Word Connotation/brainstorm 5. Finish WebQuests
 * Copy of Mythology?
 * Bring //TKaM// tomorrow
 * Grades are up to date
 * Missing work….
 * Extra credit
 * In Writer’s Notebook
 * 2 paragraphs
 * What comes to mind when you hear the word PREJUDICE
 * Video
 * How does that video depict the idea of prejudice



Homework:
-Finish webquests if you did not in class

Tuesday, 10/7
Start-Up: //A Different Time//; (3-5 sentences) Explain what you are learning about the 1930/50s that you may have not known before. Do you think our country/society has changed for the better or the worse? Explain.


 * When you have finished, read over your vocabulary words

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary words 3. Notes on the First Person Narrative 4. Unit Overview for novels 5. Assign novels 6. Begin reading novel
 * Questions about any?
 * Read
 * Annotate
 * Discuss
 * Answer 3 questions
 * //To Kill a Mockingbird// (TKaM)
 * //A Lesson Before Dying// (ALBD)
 * Read through
 * Questions?



Homework:
-Get permission slip signed -Read Chapter 1 of your novel

Wednesday, 10/8
As you enter, place your signed permission slip in the turn-in tray

Start-Up: //Start of Novel//; Briefly describe what you have already learned about the main character, the setting, and the plot of your novel (To Kill a Mockingbird or A Lesson Before Dying).

IF YOU DID NOT READ: Write about why


 * When you have finished, review your vocabulary words

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Recap novels 4. “Reunion”
 * Everyone has a copy?
 * October and November calendar
 * Reading check points
 * Extra credit opportunity
 * Utilize this calendar; clip into front of binder
 * Read
 * Discuss
 * Life Connections
 * What did this story make you think of/teach you/remind you of?
 * Characters
 * Direct
 * Indirect
 * TEXTUAL SUPPORT!!!
 * Literary Elements/Themes
 * Figurative Language?



Homework:
-Read -Study vocabulary

Thursday, 10/9
Turn in your permission slip to the tray if you did not yesterday

Start-Up: //To Be American//; (4-5 sentences) Describe what you believe is the common American experience. What elements of our lives as Americans are common throughout all of us who live in the US? Think of more than just “freedom” and “rights,” consider ideas or hopes or various obstacles we must overcome. Explain your thoughts fully.


 * When you have finished, use this time to record all known due dates on the calendar I gave you yesterday. Include assignments/tests/quizzes/homework from all of your classes.
 * Have out a blank sheet of paper and your vocabulary list

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Vocabulary practice 4. Reading Questions for Part 1 of //TKaM//, for Chapters 1-12 of //ALBD// 5. Time to read, study, answer questions
 * Change calendar: You only need to get through Chapter 11 on Wednesday (This is the end of part 1)
 * Need to be completed by class on Wednesday, 10/15



Homework:
-Read -Study vocabulary words (quiz tomorrow)

Friday, 10/10
Start-Up: //TRIAC Practice//; What makes a class or teacher “good” or “bad,” in your opinion?


 * When you have finished, keep your Start-Up out and review your vocabulary words before the quiz

1. Turn in quiz 2. Take copy of "Eleven" 3. When finished and waiting, use this time to read TKaM or ALBD or to work on the questions I gave you yesterday
 * Answer questions

Homework:
-Read novel (through Chapter 8 by Monday)

=Week 8: 10/13-10/17=

Wednesday, 10/15= PSAT Administration; no regular class schedule

Monday, 10/13
Start-Up: Academic Check-In; Reflect on how your time in high school has been up to this point. Is everything going how you hoped it would? Explain. If there are things you wish were different, write them down and explain why you wish those things were different.

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. New vocab. words 4. TRIAC Practice 5. Novels
 * Drawings in the library all week
 * Powder Puff Football
 * Dodgeball
 * Wednesday’s schedule
 * As a class: After considering the story “Reunion” by John Cheever, how would you describe Charlie’s father? Explain your answer.
 * Independently: How does Charlie feel about this interaction with his father? Explain.
 * Trade and grade (out of 10 points, with explanation)
 * Independently: After reflecting on the first eight chapters of //To Kill a Mockingbird/////A Lesson Before Dying//, how would you describe the main character? Explain.
 * Turn in to Mr. Thomas
 * Questions so far?
 * Time to read



Homework:
-Read -Sentences for vocabulary

Tuesday, 10/14
Start-Up: //Passion//; Do you have a deep-rooted passion for something in this world? Maybe a sport, a hobby, a world issue…. Describe your passion, how it began, and what you currently do or want to do in regards to that passion. If you don’t know what your passion is, that’s ok! Think about things that interest you, even though they may not be at the top of your list of interests. Why do you like these things? Could you imagine yourself pursuing a career that revolves around one of these interests? Explain.


 * When you have finished, have out a highlighter and a sheet of paper…then review your vocabulary words until we are ready to move on!

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Quotation/Paraphrase/Summary 3. "Apathy Sucks"
 * Notes from Aquinas College
 * PowerPoint
 * Read and annotate
 * Identify main ideas
 * Write summary of article
 * Use your notes we just went over!
 * If you don'f finish, finish for homework



Homework:
-Finish first set of chapter questions -Finish summary of article

Wednesday, 10/15

 * No Class; PSAT Administration

Thursday, 10/16

 * Please have your answers to the first set of reading questions out on your desk. I will come around to check them.

Start-Up: //Thinking Ahead//; Thinking back on what you have read of the novel so far, what parts have you enjoyed or not enjoyed most? Explain why you enjoyed or did not enjoy that part. Who is your favorite character? Why? What do you think is going to happen in the novel?


 * When you have finished, have out your vocabulary words

1. Checking in… 2. Vocabulary review activity 3. Summaries of Tuesday’s article 4. “If Young People Could Vote” 5. Time to read/work on journal entries
 * Vocabulary quiz tomorrow
 * Stay up on reading schedule!
 * Read and annotate
 * On separate paper….
 * Summarize
 * Paraphrase the second paragraph of the last section (“Remember Who Will Inherit Today’s Problems”)
 * Respond to this question using TRIAC:
 * Would it be a good idea for the voting age to be lowered to fifteen? Explain why or why not.
 * When finished, turn in to tray



Homework:
-Finish activity from today -Study for vocabulary quiz -Continue reading novel

Friday, 10/17
Start-Up: //Quote//; Consider the following quote, then explain what you think it means, whether or not you agree, and how you can apply it to your life:

“It isn’t who you are that is holding you back, it is who you believe you aren’t.”


 * When you have finished:
 * Give yourself a grade out of 10 at the top of this week’s start-ups, and give a brief defense of the grade you have given yourself. Remember to take into consideration the following criteria:
 * Are all start-ups completed?
 * Are all answers thorough?
 * Is there obvious effort in the responses?
 * Is your format and handwriting neat and easy to follow?
 * Turn in your start-ups to the “Turn-In” tray
 * Have out a blank sheet of paper for Vocabulary Quiz 5
 * Sit quietly until we are ready to begin the quiz

1. Vocabulary Quiz 5 2. Current Events; Quick Research activity
 * If you do not finish, I will try to get the laptops again on Monday



Homework:
-Read through Chapter 20 of your novel by Monday -Have a great weekend!

=Week 9: 10/20-10/24=

Monday, 10/20
Start-Up: //Sentence Completion//; For this Start-Up, copy the sentence given, then record the two words you believe should be placed into the blanks

Because King Philip's desire to make Spain the dominant power in sixteenth-century Europe ran counter to Queen Elizabeth's insistence on autonomy for England, --- was ---.

A. reconciliation. . assured B. warfare. . avoidable C. ruination. . impossible D. conflict. . inevitable E. diplomacy. . simple

1. Discuss start-up 2. New vocabulary 3. Finish current events from Friday 4. Characterization exercise
 * May work with a partner
 * Each partner needs to record answers!



Homework:
-Finish current event activity -Finish characterization activity -Read novel

Tuesday, 10/21
Start-Up: SAT Sentence Correction

1. Complete Start-Up; glue slip of paper onto your start-up sheet 2. Take articles: "Let Kids Rule the School" and "What's Wrong with American Schools" 3. Take Writing Prompt 4. Work on/read //To Kill a Mockingbird// / //A Lesson Before Dying//
 * Read
 * Annotate
 * Summarize
 * Brainstorm
 * Complete
 * Turn in



Homework:
-Read novel (be to chapter 24 by tomorrow) -Finish writing prompt, if you did not finish in class

Wednesday, 10/22
Start-Up: //Articles//; Explain your thoughts on the articles from yesterday. If you were absent, explain what your ideal school would consist of.


 * When you have finished, have out a sheet of paper, a pen/pencil, and the list of “Universal Themes” we used and highlighted last week

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Reading quiz 4. Theme
 * Quizlet for vocabulary
 * List 6: www.quizlet.com/_wn3hq
 * Notes
 * “Reunion”
 * Ideas present in story?
 * What is the author saying about those ideas?
 * How can we analyze the development of these themes throughout the story?
 * ***This is what you should do in your journal entries for TKaM and ALBD

Homework:
-Read novel -Study vocabulary

Thursday, 10/23
Start-Up: //Identifying Sentence Errors//; Read the sentence below, choose which underlined portion is incorrect, then explain why that is incorrect.

The students __have discovered__ that __they__ can address issues more effectively __through__ letter-writing campaigns __and not__ through public demonstrations.

A. Have discovered B. They C. Through D. And not E. No error


 * When you have finished, have out your novel and Writer’s Notebook

1. Discuss Start-up 2. Journal entry outline 3. 30 minutes to work on novel journal entries 4. Create Your School
 * Groups (no more than 4 members)
 * If you could construct a school, what would it entail?
 * Trade and read each other’s responses to Tuesday’s writing prompt
 * Discuss proposals given
 * Complete demographics sheet



Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Read novel (be through chapter 28 tomorrow)

Friday, 10/24
Start-Up: //Advice//; What is the best piece of advice you have ever received or have ever given? Who gave you that advice? What was the situation? Why has that piece of advice stuck with you?


 * When you are finished, grade your start-ups (out of 10 points) with a defense of your grade, turn them in to the tray, and prepare for the vocabulary quiz

1. Vocabulary quiz 6 2. Work on novel work

Homework:
-Read novel (finished by Monday)

=Week 10: 10/27-10/31= 10/31= HALF DAY for students

Monday, 10/27

 * As you enter, take Vocabulary List 7 from the stool

Start-Up: //Sentence Completion//; For this Start-Up, copy the sentence given, then record the two words you believe should be placed into the blanks

Although some think the terms "bug" and "insect" are ---, the former term actually refers to --- group of insects.

A. parallel. . an identical B. precise. . an exact C. interchangeable. . a particular D. exclusive. . a separate E. useful. . a useless

When you have finished, begin identifying the parts of speech for this week’s vocabulary words. We will be discussing the words.

1. Discuss start-up 2. Checking in… 3. New vocabulary 4. Read: 5. School groups:
 * The last item (# 3) on your Unit Overview, where the journal entry directions are, is NOT for you to do on your own. Those prompts are for essays we will write in class.
 * Midterm
 * Vocabulary
 * Novel
 * At least one TRIAC question about the novel
 * “The Sniper” (5)
 * “The Gift” (259)
 * Identify a central theme from each story
 * Share found themes
 * Develop a central theme from each story
 * Construct a TRIAC response in which you defend and explain the themes in each story



Homework:
-Work on novel journal entries (due Thursday) -Study vocabulary

Tuesday, 10/28
Start-Up: //Sentence Completion//

The novel's protagonist, a pearl diver, naïvely expects that the buyers will compete among themselves to pay him the best price for his pearl, but instead they --- to --- him.

A. venture. . reward B. pretend. . praise C. conspire. . reimburse D. refuse. . cheat E. collude. . swindle


 * When you have finished, read over your vocabulary words for this week

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Vocabulary review
 * Midterm
 * Tomorrow? //Class decided to move to tomorrow//
 * What to expect: 25 vocabulary (matching word to definition), multiple choice questions on novel, one short answer (TRIAC) question about novel
 * All vocabulary lists are uploaded to Quizlet (www.quizlet.com)
 * Search for my account: Taylor_ThomasAHS
 * OR use this link: Mr Thomas Quizlet

Homework:
-Study

Wednesday, 10/29
Midterm

Homework:
-Finish novel journal entries (due tomorrow)

Thursday, 10/30
1. Keywords activity 2. Begin //To Kill a Mockingbird// film

Friday, 10/31

 * HALF DAY

1. Return midterms 2. Test corrections? 3. Continue //To Kill a Mockingbird// film
 * Opportunity to earn back half of the missed points
 * Give question, your answer, correct answer, and explain why that is correct

=Week 11: 11/3-11/7=

Monday, 11/3
Start-Up: //Weekend;// Write about your weekend


 * When you have finished, begin identifying parts of speech for this week's vocabulary words

1. Share Start-Up 2. Vocabulary List 8 3. Play 4. Continue movie



Tuesday, 11/4
Start-Up: // Problematic Relationship // ; Have you ever had a friend who your parents/guardians or other friends did not care for (if you have not, think of a friend or a character in a book or movie/TV who has been in this situation)? Describe this friend. What kinds of things would your parents/friends say about this person? How did you react to their comments? What became of the friendship? Were your parents/other friends right in what they said?

*When you have finished, have out two blank sheets of paper and review your vocabulary words quietly until we are ready to proceed

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Quick review of vocabulary words 3. Checking in.... 4. Finish //TKaM// film
 * Class
 * What we have covered so far
 * Where we are headed 2nd 9-weeks

Wednesday, 11/5
Start-Up: //Vocabulary Practice//; Write a paragraph about school in which you use at least five vocabulary words from this week’s list. Underline the words used.


 * When you have finished, have out two blank sheets of paper and review your vocabulary words quietly until we are ready to proceed (List 8 is on Quizlet)

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Timed-Writing 3. Grading Rubric
 * Prompt
 * Read
 * What do we need to do?
 * What should we not do?
 * Brainstorm
 * Write! 25 minutes
 * Review
 * Grade yours!



Thursday, 11/6
Start-Up: //Do You Agree?//; Consider this statement: “Love is worth pursuing at all costs.” Do you agree? Why or why not? Explain.


 * When you have finished, have out your timed writing from yesterday, the essay grading rubric and review your vocabulary words quietly until we are ready to proceed (List 8 is on Quizlet)

1. Discuss Start-Up

2. Timed-Writing


 * Trade and grade
 * Trade and grade again
 * Review neighbor’s comments
 * Complete this statement:
 * After reviewing my classmates’ opinions, I believe my essay deserves a because….
 * Next timed-writing will be later this week

3. Shakespeare


 * What do you currently know?
 * How to understand language
 * Two handouts
 * Complete
 * Discuss
 * Sonnet form
 * One handout
 * Discuss
 * Complete





Homework:
-Finish marking the iambs on the sonnet handout -Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/7
Start-Up: //9 Week Check-in//; Now that you are officially halfway through your first semester of high school, consider what you have learned about school, balancing work and time, and about yourself. Looking forward to this second nine-week period, what are you hoping to do differently? What are you going to continue to do?


 * When you have finished, prepare for the vocabulary quiz

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary Quiz 8 3. Work on sentence completion worksheep 4. Timed Wrting #2: The meaning of responsibility as it relates to the high school experience.
 * Grade your Start-Ups and give defense of grade
 * Turn in to tray
 * When you finish, take "Sentence Completion Practice 1"
 * Look up definitions to all unknown words; write the definitions of the words on the workshop
 * Choose the best answer for each sentence



=Week 12: 11/10-11/14=

Monday, 11/10
Start-Up: //Effective Writing//; Explain what makes writing more or less effective. Consider the different types of writing also, such as essays, novels, short stories, songs, speeches, etc.


 * When you have finished, work on identifying parts of speech and writing sentences for this week’s vocabulary words, and have out the sentence completion exercise from Friday

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Review Vocabulary List 9 3. Review Sentence Completion Practice 1 from Friday 4. SOAPSTone
 * Notes
 * Why use it?
 * Steps for completion
 * Group Practice: "Mirrors" by Justin Timberlake



Homework:
-Begin studying vocabulary -Print off song lyrics for Wednesday if you haven't already

Tuesday, 11/11
NO SCHOOL: Veterans' Day

Wednesday, 11/12
Start-Up: //Personal Anecdote//; Write an anecdote about something that has happened to you recently. In this narrative, try to use a few vocabulary words.


 * When you have finished, have out the “Mirrors” SOAPSTone work from Monday, as well as your SOAPSTone notes, and the song lyrics you chose. Then quietly study your vocabulary words until we are ready to move on

1. Share Start-Up 2. New seats 3. Finish SOAPSTone practice from Monday 4. Individual Practice
 * Go from notes to a final statement of meaning
 * Complete the same process using your personal song choice

Homework:
-Finish the analysis of your chosen song -Study vocabulary

Thursday, 11/13

 * As you enter, turn in your homework to the tray. Staple your work together in this order: Statement of Meaning, SOAPSTone notes on your song, song lyrics with annotations

Start-Up: //Song Lyric Analysis//; What new understanding of your chosen song did you gain from completing a SOAPSTone analysis of it? What was difficult about this process? Explain.


 * When you have finished, study your vocabulary words for tomorrow’s quiz. The list is on Quizlet.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Shakespearean Sonnet 27 3. Class Sonnet
 * Read
 * Paraphrase
 * What does it mean?
 * Map the meter (handout)



Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/14

 * Mr. Thomas out for AP Art field trip

1. Study and prepare for vocabulary quiz 9 2. Vocab Quiz 9 3. Finish Shakespearean Sonnet work from yesterday 4. Complete a SOAPSTone analysis of "In the Wind" by Lord Huron 5. Finish original sonnet from yesterday
 * Finish mapping Sonnet 25
 * Sonnet 27: Paraphrase, write the meaning, and graph the meter
 * Annotate lyrics
 * Write elements of SOAPSTone
 * Write a Statement of Meaning



=Week 13: 11/17-11/21=

Monday, 11/17
Start-Up: //Identifying Sentence Errors//; Read and copy the following sentence as it reads currently. Then decide which underlined portion is grammatically incorrect. Record your answer. When we discuss the answer as a class, make sure to record the explanation on your Start-Up sheet.

__After__ hours of futile debate, the committee has decided __to postpone__ further discussion __of the resolution__ until __their__ next meeting. __No error__


 * When you have finished, begin identifying parts of speech and writing sentences for this week’s vocabulary words. Also, please have out your Vocabulary Quiz #8 and a highlighter.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary List #10 3. Dramatic Terms 4. Prologue Activity 5. Read Act I of //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Review
 * Paraphrase each line
 * Answer Questions
 * Discuss answers
 * Complete Study Guide



Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Finish and work from Friday you did not complete

Tuesday, 11/18
Start-Up: //Identifying Sentence Errors//; Copy the sentence as it reads currently. Identify which underlined portion contains a grammatical error, if any. Record your answer. When we discuss the sentence, record the correct answer with an explanation.


 * When you have finished, please have out your Romeo and Juliet Act I Study Guide, and quietly review your vocabulary words for this week (the list is on Quizlet)

At the music recital, Alexandra __enjoyed listening__ to her friend Mohammed's insightful interpretation, __which she__ thought was __more sophisticated__ __than the other performers__. __No error__.


 * If you were absent yesterday, you need “Dramatic Terms”, “Prologue Activity”, and “Act I Study Guide from the front table

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Questions about vocabulary words? 3. Act I
 * Read
 * Complete study guide

Homework:
-Finish Act I study guide

Wednesday, 11/19
Presentation and Q&A session with author Nathan Kotecki

Thursday, 11/20
Start-Up: //Author Presentation//; Think back to yesterday’s session with Young Adult Fiction author Nathan Kotecki. What did you learn from listening to him? What stood out to you from what he talked about? Are you likely to read one of his books? Why or why not?


 * When you have finished, review vocabulary words and have out your Act I study guide if you did not turn it in on Tuesday

1. Share Start-Up 2. Questions about vocabulary words? 3. Review Act I 4. View Act I

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/21
Start-Up: //Romeo and Juliet Characters//; Which character do you find the most interesting/intriguing so far? Why?


 * When you have finished, prepare for vocabulary quiz 10

1. Vocabulary Quiz 10 2. Act II Study Guide 3. Continue film



=Week 14: 11/24-11/25=

NO SCHOOL 11/26-11/28; THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Monday, 11/24
Start-Up: //Give More Thanks//; Write a quick paragraph to someone who you have never (or not recently) thanked for something he/she has done for you.


 * When you have finished, continue reading Act 2 and completing the Act 2 study guide for Romeo and Juliet. If you have finished, or if you finish today, continue reading Act 3

1. Continue reading //Romeo and Juliet// 2. Review Act II 3. DEJ #1 4. Continue film
 * Discuss
 * Complete



Tuesday, 11/25
Start-Up: //Creative Writing//; Compose a short story that is centered around an apocalyptic survival scenario. What is the situation? How do you plan to survive?


 * When you have finished, grade your Start-Ups out of 10, give a defense of your grade, and turn in your Start-Ups to the tray. After that, continue reading //Romeo and Juliet//.

1. Time to read //Romeo and Juliet// 2. Discuss events 3. Continue film

=Week 15: 12/1-12/5=

Monday, 12/1
Start-Up: //Thanksgiving Break//; What was the best part of your break? Respond using TRIAC.

1. Share Start-Up 2. Review Vocabulary list 11 3. Review //Romeo and Juliet// 4. Finish film 5. Writer's Notebook: //R&J// Reflection 6. DEJ #2
 * Why has this story been told and retold for hundreds of years? What makes this piece of literature timeless?



Homework:
-Finish Writer's Notebook reflection -Finish DEJ #2

Tuesday, 12/2
Start-Up: //Advice to Romeo and Juliet//; Pretend as if you are a friend of Romeo’s or Juliet’s. Write him/her a short letter of advice.


 * When you have finished, study your vocabulary words. (the list is on Quizlet) Have out a blank sheet of paper.

1. Share Start-Up 2. Review DEJ #2 and Writer's Notebook reflections 3. Novel Rankings 4. //Romeo and Juliet// Quote Identification Activity 5. Critical Reflection Assignment
 * We will be completing an Independent Reading Project. You will choose one of five novels to read for this project.
 * Handout
 * 1. Read over the summaries of the five novels
 * 2. Rank the novels according to your preferences, (1=most interested, 5=least)
 * 3. Explain why you are most and least interested in your first and last choices



Homework:
-Complete //R&J// Quote Identification -Complete Critical Reflection assignment -Review all //Romeo and Juliet// notes and activities

Wednesday, 12/3

 * Please have out 2 blank sheets of paper and a writing utensil

1. //Romeo and Juliet// final assessment 2. Begin reading IRP novel 3. Writer's Notebook 4. Discuss Independent Reading Project (IRP)
 * What are your initial thoughts?
 * What questions do you currently have?



Homework:
-Finish Critical Reflection assignment -Work on memorizing your //R&J// quote!

Thursday, 12/4

 * Please turn in your Critical Reflection assignment to the tray if you did it on paper

Start-Up: //Information//; Where do you tend to get most of your information about different topics: current events, entertainment, etc.? Do you ever seek information, or do you wait for information to be presented to you? Why?


 * When you have finished, work on memorizing your //Romeo and Juliet// excerpt or study for tomorrow’s vocabulary quiz

1. Finish //Romeo and Juliet// final 2. Continue reading IRP novel

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 12/5
Start-Up: //What’s on your mind?//; Write 3-5 sentences about whatever is currently on your mind.


 * When you have finished:
 * Grade your Start-Ups out of 10, give a justification of your grade
 * Prepare for vocabulary quiz 11

1. Vocabulary Quiz 11 2. Discuss IRP 3. Discuss Freshman Project
 * Review Critical Reflection assignment
 * Read over research topics

Homework:
-Come up with 4 potential research topics

=Week 16: 12/8-12/12=

Monday, 12/8

 * As you enter, take Vocabulary List 12 from the front table

Start-Up: //Four Topics//; Over the weekend I had you think of four possible topics for research. Write down your four potential topics and explain why you are interested in those.


 * When you have finished, please have out a blank sheet of paper, and then work on identifying parts of speech and writing sentences your Vocabulary List 12

1. Review Vocabulary List 12 2. Notes on citing sources 3. Introduce "Initial Interest Research Assignment"
 * Begin working
 * We will work on this in class tomorrow



Tuesday, 12/9
Start-Up: //Citation Practice//; Construct a proper MLA citation for each of the following sources:
 * “The Effects of Over-Eating” by Richard Talbert, January 16, 2013, www.HEALTHYLIVING.com by Food Network
 * “Why High School Matters” from www.HUFFINGTONPOST.com


 * When you have finished, review your vocabulary words, then check out a laptop

1. Questions about vocabulary words? 2. Explain how citations fit into research papers (in-text citations) 3. Explain Initial Interest Research Assignment
 * Work on completing this
 * When done, upload to turnitin.com and work on IRP

Homework:
-Finish Initial Interest Research Assignment -Study vocabulary

Wednesday, 12/10
Start-Up: //Independent Reading Project Novel//; Answer the following questions about your chosen novel for the IRP:

• What do you like about the novel so far, if anything? Explain. • What do you not like about the novel so far, if anything? Explain. • Who is your favorite character? Why? • What is your plan of action for completing the IRP? If you don’t have one, organize a plan.


 * When you have finished, either study your vocabulary independently or work on your IRP

1. Work on IRP/Research 2. One-on-one conferences about research topic

Homework:
-Study vocabulary

Thursday, 12/11
Start-Up: //Research Questions//: Think about your research topic (if you haven’t had a conference with me yet, think about your top pick for research). Write down four specific questions about your research topic. For example, if your research topic were “Drug Abuse,” one of your questions could be “Which drugs are most abused by teens?” or “Are men or women more likely to fall victim to drug abuse?” or “What are the most effective forms of treatment for drug abuse?”


 * When you have finished, check out a laptop, go to the Freshman Project page of my website, and download the “Annotated Bibliography” from step 3

1. Explain Annotated Bibliography 2. Work on Annotated Bibliography
 * Will be due to turnitin.com on Monday

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 12/12
Start-Up: //Research//; After spending time researching your topic yesterday, do you still feel interested in learning more about this subject? What things are you learning that you didn’t know before?


 * When you have finished, grade your start-ups out of 10 with a justification, turn them in to the tray, and prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 12!

1. Vocabulary Quiz 12 2. Work on IRP 3. 1996 Film //Romeo + Juliet//

=Week 17: 12/15-12/19=

Monday, 12/15

 * Mr. Thomas out sick

1. View 1996 Film //Romeo + Juliet//

Tuesday, 12/16

 * As you enter, sign out a laptop, then:
 * Log in
 * Go to my website, Freshman Project page, download "Sample Paper" PDF (at bottom of page)
 * Open your Annotated Bibliography
 * Wait quietly

1. Read through and discuss "Sample Paper" 2. Discuss thesis statements 3. Discuss outlining 4. Work on Thesis Statements and Outline
 * Document on Freshman Project page is there to help you!
 * Documents on Freshman Project page to help you

Wednesday, 12/17

 * As you enter, check out a laptop and continue working on your thesis statement and outline for your research paper

Work on thesis statement and outline!!

Thursday, 12/18
It's a Christmas miracle! I was able to get us laptops today! (You're welcome)

Sign our a laptop and continue working on research or your IRP

Friday, 12/19

 * If you have your IRP ready to turn in (we won’t be printing off in class….that’s on you, bro), place it on the front table

Get into groups of 2-4, and put your desks together so that you will be able to collaborate on a CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE



Homework:
-IRP Due Monday, 1/5!!!!!!

=Week 18: 1/5-1/9=

Monday, 1/5
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

As you enter:
 * Place your IRP in the box on the front table
 * If you do not have your project, complete the following paragraph and turn it into the turn-in tray:
 * Mr. Thomas, I do not have my Independent Reading Project today, 1/5/15, because __. I will have it turned in to you by__ ___. I understand I am losing points for each day my project is late. SIGN YOUR NAME

Start-Up: 1. How was your break? Write briefly about your highs and lows from the last two weeks 2. With a new year comes an opportunity for new beginnings. Make a list of things you wish were different about you personally. Try to stay away from physical qualities, for example, maybe you wish you were more organized, focused, attentive, a better friend, etc.


 * 1) Checking in:
 * Exams begin next Thursday!
 * No School next Monday, 1/19!
 * We will have laptops Wednesday-Friday, but not before then
 * Have Freshman Project first draft by Wednesday
 * If you turned in your IRP early, it is graded! But, I forget them at home....
 * 1) Time to talk about your break (5 minutes)
 * 2) Discuss Start-Up
 * New Year's resolutions typically result in a lack of focus, which leads to no results
 * Choosing one word to focus on throughout the year can lead to actual change!
 * What should your one word be?
 * 1) Writer's Notebook activity (handout)
 * 2) Brief vocabulary review



Homework:
-Freshman Project first draft (due Wednesday) -Review vocabulary (cumulative quiz on Friday)

Tuesday, 1/6

 * If you have your IRP today, place it on the front table. If you have your IRP novel ready to turn in, put your name on a sticky note (in the tray on the projector cart), stick it to the cover of your novel, and place it on the front table

Start-Up: //My One Word 2015//; What word seems to stand out to you most from yesterday’s activity? Why would focusing on that one word throughout this year be beneficial for you? Explain why this word is important.


 * When you have finished, silently review vocabulary


 * 1) Checking in
 * 2) Share Start-Up
 * 3) Vocabulary Practice Quiz
 * 4) Agree/Disagree Questionnaire
 * Group Activity
 * 1) Kahoot! Vocabulary Review Game

Homework:
-Have first draft of Freshman Project paper tomorrow! -Study vocabulary for Thursday

Wednesday, 1/7

 * If you have your IRP today, place it on the front table. If you have your IRP novel ready to turn in, put your name on a sticky note (in the tray on the projector cart), stick it to the cover of your novel, and place it on the front table

Start-Up: //Next Semester//; Looking forward to next semester, what are you most excited about? Why? What are you most anxious about? Why? What is one thing you could do differently next semester? Why should you do this one thing?


 * When you have finished, silently review vocabulary


 * Attendance appeals
 * 10 or more unexcused absences
 * MUST submit an attendance appeal
 * Hard copy in the Student Services office
 * Online form on the school website
 * PowerSchool login!!!
 * You need this for tomorrow’s vocabulary assessment
 * Try to log on today, if you cannot, see me

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. Self and Peer revision of research paper 3. Kahoot!

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary final assessment