2013-14+HN+English+I,+STAE

=Mr. Thomas- Honors English I/STAE: 4th Period, 2013-2014=

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

=Week 1: 8/26-8/30= 8/26: No School; Teacher work day 8/27: First day of school 8/29: Quiz on syllabus and classroom procedures 8/30: Syllabus signed, turnitin.com account made, email to Mr. Thomas due, essay due

Tuesday, 8/27

 * First day of school

1. On a sheet of paper: 2. Check roster 3. Syllabus 4. STAE Syllabus 5. Student Information Sheet
 * Write at least 2 questions you have about Ashley High School
 * When finished, wait patiently for further instructions
 * When I call your name:
 * Do you prefer a different name?
 * Ask me one of your questions you wrote for your start-up
 * What are the three most important pieces of information?
 * Share
 * Get this signed
 * When you finish, write 5 unique get-to-know-you questions on the back



Homework:
-Get your syllabus signed (due Friday) -Get your needed materials

Wednesday, 8/28

 * Continue your start-up on the sheet you started yesterday (your 2 questions about AHS). Copy the part in italics, then write your answer directly below.

Start-Up: (Write at least 3 sentences) What do you typically like/dislike about English class? What do you hope to get out of this class?
 * When you finish the start-up, complete your brainstorming of 5 unique get-to-know-you questions

1. If you have your syllabus to turn in 2. Checking in… 3. Share start-up 4. Classroom procedures 5. Website 6. turnitin.com 7. Log-in Reference sheet 8. Letter to Students 9. First assignment 10. STAE Contract 11. CSGs 12. Get to know your classmates
 * Schedule changes= only if you have holes in your schedule
 * Syllabus and classroom procedures quiz = Tomorrow
 * Due dates:
 * Friday, 8/30
 * Syllabus signed
 * Turnitin.com account made
 * Email sent to Mr. Thomas
 * First writing assignment due by 11:59
 * Bathroom policy
 * Speaking in class
 * Getting out of your seat
 * Good job!
 * Behavior...
 * Check this before you ask me what you missed
 * Make an account
 * How to upload
 * Any questions?
 * You will share a portion of this letter
 * What should I expect?



Homework:
-Syllabus signed -Send Mr. Thomas an email (directions at bottom of log-in sheet) -Set up turnitin.com account -Begin working on writing assignment -Review contract with your parents, both of you sign it -Get ready for syllabus and classroom procedures quiz

Thursday, 8/29

 * If you have your syllabus or STAE contract signed, put it in the basket on the desk at the front of the room

Start-Up: (At least 3 sentences) How do you currently feel about your classes this semester? Are they what you expected? Which is your favorite so far?

1. Checking in… 2. Syllabus/classroom procedures quiz 3. Reading test
 * Emails
 * Pay attention to directions
 * Turnitin.com issues?
 * Questions about essay?
 * Tomorrow is a regular bell schedule
 * Put your name and the date on a blank sheet of paper

Homework:
-Syllabus signed -Send Mr. Thomas an email (directions at bottom of log-in sheet) -Set up turnitin.com account -Academic Expectations essay -Review contract with your parents, both of you sign it

Friday, 8/30
Start-Up: //What is the purpose of English class?// (Write at least 4 sentences)

1. Share start-up 2. Checking in... 3. Vocabulary placement text 4. Library orientation
 * No school Monday
 * Essay due tonight

Homework:
-Academic expectations essay (Due to turnitin.com by 11:59pm)

=Week 2: 9/2-9/6= 9/2: No school; holiday

Tuesday, 9/3
Start-Up: //What factors contribute to a story's mood, tone, and overall effectiveness?// Explain how these factors affect a story. (4 sentences)

1. Share start-up 2. Checking in... 3. Finish vocabulary placement 4. Check answers to reading placement 5. No Excuses list 6. Parts of Speech notes
 * Tardies count!
 * You still need a turnitin.com account
 * Have your "academic goals" portion of your essay here to be shared on Thursday

Wednesday, 9/4
Start-Up: Why is it important to know the parts of speech and how they work with one another?

1. Share start-up 2. Checking in... 3. First list of vocabulary 4. Parts of Speech scavenger hunt 5. Literary terms list
 * Picture day on Friday
 * Goal presentations tomorrow
 * Calendar
 * Read
 * Discuss



Homework:
-Scavenger Hunt homework -Write an original sentence for each of your vocabulary words -Be prepared for presentations tomorrow

Thursday, 9/5

 * Turn in your homework--and any late work--in the tray on Mr. Thomas's desk

First, complete your CSG form (2 questions) and give it to Mr. Thomas. Then, complete your start-up

Start-Up: If you could change one aspect of Ashley High School, what would it be? Why would you want to change this? (4 sentences)

1. Share start-up 2. Checking in... 3. CSGs
 * Picture day tomorrow
 * Trouble with vocabulary sentences?

Friday, 9/6
Start-Up: Describe a time you overcame a difficulty in your life.(4 sentences)

1. Share 2. Checking in... 3. Presentations 4. Vocabulary review
 * Vocabulary quiz on Monday; you want to know the definition and be able to use it in a sentence

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

=Week 3: 9/9-9/13=

Monday, 9/9

 * Take a new Start-Up sheet from the tray by the door

Start-Up: //What are three strengths you have as a student?// List and describe these strengths and how you have developed these skills over the years. (4 sentences)


 * When you are finished, review your vocabulary words.

1. Share start-up 2. Checking in… 3. Vocabulary quiz 4. How Would You Feel? (due Sunday, 9/15) 5. Vocabulary List 2 (quiz Friday, 9/13)
 * First essays will be finished by Wednesday
 * Progress reports Thursday
 * Student Council first meeting Wednesday
 * When you finish, turn it in to tray and take “How Would You Feel?” essay
 * Brainstorm
 * Who are you?
 * Where are you?
 * What is the time period?
 * What kind of war have you been fighting?
 * What was your role in the war?



**Homework:** -No Homework

Tuesday, 9/10

 * Get a CSG form and fill it out

Start-Up: There is a saying: //“Do simple things well.”// Explain what this means and how it can lead to success in everything you do. (4 sentences)

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. CSGs
 * How Would You Feel? essay due Sunday

Homework:
-Write original sentences for each vocabulary word

Wednesday, 9/11
Start-Up: 9/11 Response

Read the following excerpt silently, and then respond to it openly on your Start-Up sheet '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 12 years ago, any other thoughts or questions you have about this topic. Consider writing a list of everything you are thankful for.

1. Share start-up 2. Checking in… 3. Parts of Speech 4. Greek gods and goddesses notes
 * Essay due Sunday
 * Any questions so far?
 * Review
 * Handouts
 * Practice
 * []



Homework:
-Complete last night's homework if you didn't already

Thursday, 9/12
Start-Up: //So far, which god or goddess is your favorite? Why?// (4 sentences)

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. CSGs 3. Finish Greek gods and goddesses notes 4. Vocabulary review activity
 * Essay due Sunday
 * Vocabulary quiz tomorrow
 * 5 previous words will be included
 * Discuss your essays
 * Study for vocabulary quiz (tomorrow)
 * []

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 9/13
Start-Up://What is something coming up that you are looking forward to?//


 * When you have finished, take your Start-Up sheet out of your binder to turn in and silently study for your vocabulary quiz

1. Share Start-Up 2. Vocabulary quiz 3. Letter to the Future You writing prompt



Homework:
-How Would You Feel? essay -Future You letter (if you didn't finish in class)

=Week 4: 9/16-9/20=

Monday, 9/16
As you enter, take a new Start-Up sheet from the tray by the door. If you have a Future You Letter or any other late work to give me, place it in the tray behind my desk.

Start-Up: //What is something that can always make you laugh?// Describe this person/picture/word and why you find it to be so funny.

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. New vocabulary words 4. Greek god/goddess Barbie project (due Friday, 9/20) 5. Trojan War
 * How Would You Feel? essays should be submitted
 * If you did not upload your essay to turnitin.com, take the time to do so
 * PowerPoint
 * Handout
 * Video clips



Homework:
-Finish sentences for vocabulary words -Research Greek gods and goddesses to choose a subject for your Barbie project

Tuesday, 9/17
Place vocabulary sentences in the tray behind my desk.

Start-Up: Why is it a good practice to have goals? Explain in at least 3 sentences.


 * When you finish, complete your CSG forms and take time to file away all papers in your binders

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. CSGs 4. Traffic Jam activity
 * Questions about Barbie project?
 * Update academic calendars
 * Due dates?
 * Upcoming tests/quizzes?
 * Big picture
 * Directions
 * Do it!

Homework:
-No homework

Wednesday, 9/18
Start-Up: //If you were Prince Paris, which goddess would you have chosen?// Explain why. (4 sentences)

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in.... 3. Recap the events that led to the Trojan War 4. Odysseus offends Poseidon video clip 5. Distribute copies of The Odyssey 6. Discuss
 * Barbie due Friday
 * Questions?
 * Vocabulary quiz Friday
 * Questions?
 * I will be here after school tomorrow
 * Do you need help with anything?
 * Begin reading
 * Read through Guiding Questions part 2



Homework:
-Study vocabulary -Work on Barbie project

Thursday, 9/19
Start-Up: //Describe your favorite teacher.// This can be a teacher you have had in any level of schooling, or this can be a teacher you know but have never had. Tell me about what it was that he/she did that you really enjoyed. (Write at least 4 sentences)

1. Share Start- Up 2. Checking in.... 3. Vocabulary review assignment 4. Individual Study Hall
 * Vocabulary quiz tomorrow (15 words)
 * Barbie due tomorrow
 * Other assessments or due dates coming up?
 * If you have nothing to work in, I have work for you!

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 9/20
Place your Barbie project in the tray behind my desk. If you do not have yours, write the following paragraph and turn it in to the tray.

Mr. Thomas, I do not have my Barbie project, 9/20/13, because __. I will have it turned in to you by__ ___. I understand that I lose ten (10) points each day it is late. Sincerely, (Sign your name)

Start-Up: //What are your initial thoughts on// The Odyssey?
 * When you finish, silently review your vocabulary words

1. Share Start-Up 2. Vocabulary quiz 3 3. Continue reading //The Odyssey//



=Week 5: 9/23-9/27=

Monday, 9/23
Start-Up: //Write 3 grammatically correct sentences about your weekend that each include a: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, conjunction, and preposition.//

1. Share Start-Up 2. New Vocabulary words 3. //The Odyssey//
 * Parts of Speech?
 * Discuss
 * Finish Guided Questions parts 1 and 2 if you did not over the weekend
 * Continue reading as a class



Homework:
-Sentences for vocabulary words

Tuesday, 9/24

 * Have your homework out on your desk for me to check
 * Take a CSG form and complete it. When you have finished, hand it to Mrs. Robbins and complete your Start-Up

Start-Up: //What do you currently think of// The Odyssey? Do you think it is interesting? Why or why not?

1. SHare Start-Up 2. CSGs 3. Vocabulary review game

Homework:
-No homework

Wednesday, 9/25
Start-Up: //What makes a sentence complete?//

Thursday, 9/26
Start-Up: //What is something you have never done but have always wanted to do?//

Friday, 9/27

 * Half day; Homecoming

No Start-Up 1. Vocabulary Review Activity 2. Homecoming pep-rally

=Week 6: 9/30-10/4=

Friday, 10/4
=Week 7: 10/7-10/11=

Monday, 10/7

 * Use a sheet of notebook paper for your Start-Ups; make your formatting neat and easy to follow.


 * If you did not give me your //Odyssey// Questions Part 5 on Friday, place them on my desk now

Start-Up: //What do you think of The Odyssey as a whole?// Did you like it? Were you surprised by the ending? (4 sentences)

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Review of //The Odyssey//
 * Review of classroom expectations
 * Vocabulary quizzes from Friday
 * //Odyssey// test on Friday
 * Vocabulary quiz Friday
 * Playlist Project due Friday
 * Discuss guiding questions 3-5
 * Video clips



Wednesday, 10/9
Start-Up:

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in... 3. Time to work on assignments
 * Playlist Project due Friday
 * Vocabulary quiz Friday
 * //Odyssey// test Friday

Thursday, 10/10
Start-Up: //What is something you like about yourself?//

1. Share Start-Up 2. //Odyssey// Group Project



Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Study for //Odyssey// test -Playlist project

Friday, 10/11

 * Turn in your //Odyssey// Playlist Project

Start-Up: //What's on your mind?//

1. Time to study independently 2. //Odyssey// Test 3. Vocabulary Quiz 6

= Week 7: 10/14-10/18 =

Monday, 10/14
*Mr. Thomas not here; Mrs. Mann sub

Start-Up: //When is it ok to base a decision off of emotion rather than logic?// Give an example and explain.

1. Shar Start-Up 2. //O Brother, Where Art Thou?//
 * Compare this movie to //The Odyssey// on your comparison sheet



Tuesday, 10/15
CSGs

Wednesday, 10/16
1. Complete //Odyssey// group project 2. Complete //O Brother, Where Art Thou?//

Thursday, 10/17
CSGs -Bulletin board -CSGs

Friday, 10/18
1. Read article 2. Timed writing assignment 3. Shakespearean insults



=Week 8: 10/21=

Monday, 10/21
Start-Up: //Who is someone you admire?// Explain what it is about this person that makes you look up to him/her. (4 sentences)

1. Share Start-Up 2. New vocabulary words 3. Dramatic Terms notes



Homework:
-Vocabulary sentences

Tuesday, 10/22

 * Complete a CSG form, and then do your start-up

Start-Up: //Vocabulary Practice//; write three sentences about school using three of your vocabulary words.

1. Check sentences 2. Share Start-Up 3. CSGs

Wednesday, 10/23
Start-Up: //How do you stay motivated?// Explain how you keep yourself motivated throughout your education and other facets of your life that may be difficult. (at least 4 sentences)

1. Share Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Math Fluency practice 4. Bulletin Boards
 * Tomorrow: Homeroom from 8:30-10:30

Thursday, 10/24

 * Get started on yout CSG sheets

1. CSGs 2. Being Problematic Relationship essay
 * Finish for homework if you do not finish now

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary -Complete Problematic Relationship essay

Friday, 10/25

 * Have out your essay if you did not turn it in yesterday
 * Vocabulary quiz moved to Monday

1. Shakespeare biography 2. //Shakespeare in Love//
 * Read and annotate
 * Watch and complete viewing guide
 * Complete short writing assignment at the bottom
 * Turn in to me

Homework
-Study for vocabulary quiz

=Week 9: 10/28-11/1= 10/29= PLAN test; 1st and 4th periods switch 11/1= End of grading period; HALF DAY

Monday, 10/28

 * Have out a sheet of paper titled "Vocabulary Quiz 7" and numbered 1-15

1. Vocabulary Quiz #7 2. New vocabulary words

Homework:
-Complete vocabulary sentences

Tuesday, 10/29

 * Turn in your vocabulary sentences

Start-Up: //Here’s a tip…// Complete the following sentences how you see fit.
 * Adults need to understand that….
 * Teenagers need to understand that….

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Writer’s Notebook 3. “Words for teenagers” article 4. STAE 9-week reflection 5. Prepare for midterms (1st and 3rd periods)
 * I will give you this
 * This is to be used for in-class reflections and some writing assignments
 * I will collect it sporadically, make sure you stay up-to-date
 * Read independently
 * In your Writer’s Notebook:
 * What are your initial thoughts on this article?
 * Do you agree? Do you disagree?
 * Can you understand where this judge is coming from?
 * Do you have friends or know teens who should probably read this?
 * I want to remain in STAE because… OR I do not want to remain in STAE because…
 * I deserve to remain in STAE because… OR I do not deserve to remain in STAE because…
 * STAE is good for me because…
 * I need to work on… (3 goals) If I do not achieve these goals by my next progress report, I will need to reassess my efforts because….

Wednesday, 10/30
Start-Up: //Irony//; In your own words, explain the differences between the three types of irony (dramatic, situational, verbal)

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Understanding Shakespearean language handout 3. Thee, Thou, Thine worksheet 4. Prologue activity
 * Read
 * Discuss
 * Read
 * Complete questions
 * Memorize your line
 * Recite



Thursday, 10/31
Start-Up: //What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you?// (This could be a true situation you have been in or simply a movie you have seen.)


 * When you finish, have out your notebook and your vocabulary lists

1. Talk with Mr. Thomas about what to expect come Monday (new nine-weeks) 2. Vocabulary review game 3. Begin one-on-one conferences with Mr. Thomas

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/1

 * Half day for students (end of first nine weeks)


 * Prepare for vocabulary quiz

1. Vocabulary Quiz 8

=Week 10: 11/4-11/8=

Monday, 11/4

 * Be in your seat silent and ready to begin class before the bell rings; Have out a sheet of paper titled "Start-Up Week 10 (11/4-11/8)". If you are not quiet and prepared, you will be marked tardy

1. New nine-weeks... 2. Start-Up- you have 4 minutes, then I will stamp your work. This is how we will proceed with Start-Ups= At 2:10 each day, I will come around and stamp your work. If it is not done when I come to stamp, you will not be given credit. 3. November calendar 4. School System 5. Vocabulary Words 6. Make sugar skulls with Mrs. Gainey and Ms. Bowden
 * Timed work
 * Time repayment for misbehavior
 * 10-minute increments for each offense
 * More incentive to do well
 * What is something you would like to do on Friday?
 * //I will succeed//; Write a note of encouragement to yourself (or a friend of yours) that pushes you to succeed in everything that you do.
 * When you finish, take out another sheet of paper
 * Report cards 11/7
 * No school Monday 11/11
 * No school 11/27-29
 * Brainstorm:
 * How could we make our schools better, in your opinion?
 * Is there something we currently do that you think is pointless? Explain.
 * Is there something we do not currently do that you think would help students? Explain.
 * Discuss as a class
 * Take out all vocabulary lists
 * Are you missing any?
 * Mr. Thomas is giving you note cards and a book ring
 * Begin to make flashcards for all of your vocabulary words
 * If you already have, study your words
 * This week's quiz will be on all words we have had so far

Homework:
"Let Kids Rule the School" Article
 * Read
 * On a sheet of paper:
 * Summarize the article (a few sentences); what is the main point?
 * What are your opinions on what this author has presented? Explain. (3-4 sentences)
 * Would you like an opportunity like this? Explain. (3-4 sentences)
 * How do you think it would affect our school? Explain. (3-4 sentences)



Tuesday, 11/5
FIRST: Turn in your homework (just your writing, keep the article) to the tray on Mr. Thomas’s desk

SECOND: Complete your CSG form. You have until 2:08 to record two higher-level thinking questions and turn in to Mr. Reinhold

THIRD: Start-Up: //My life vocabulary//; Write about your life using at least 5 vocabulary words


 * Mr. Thomas will come stamp Start-Ups at 2:15

1. Keywords 2. CSGs 3. Work on vocabulary flash cards

Wednesday, 11/6
Start-Up: //Vocabulary Challenge//; Attempt to use five vocabulary words in ONE sentence. If you can, use more than 5. The student with the best use of many vocabulary words in one sentence will win candy.


 * Mr. Thomas will come to stamp Start-Up at 2:08. Make sure you are done before then or you will not be stamped and therefore will not receive credit for today’s Start-Up

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Checking in… 3. Sonnet form and Iambic Pentameter 4. Background notes on //Romeo and Juliet// 5. Begin reading
 * Vocabulary flash cards
 * These will be checked for a grade (@ end of class Thursday)
 * Once you are done, show them to Mr. Thomas for credit
 * Vocabulary quiz on Friday
 * Cumulative, matching
 * Identify



Homework:
-Work on vocabulary flash cards -Complete your CSG form before class tomorrow

Thursday, 11/7
Turn in your CSG forms to the tray on Mr. Thomas's desk


 * Be in your seat, working on your Start-Up, and ready to begin class by the time the bell rings. If you are not seated and working by the bell, you will be counted as tardy.

Start-Up: //First Report Card//; Remind yourself of your three goals for the new nine weeks. Write them on your Start-Up. After seeing your final grades for the first nine weeks, do you want to change or revise any of your goals?

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. CSGs 3. Work on completing flash cards/Study for vocabulary quiz

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/8

 * Meet in Mrs. Barsaleau's room

1. 80-Word, Cumulative Vocabulary Quiz 2. Work on something for another class or help Mr. Thomas move rooms

=Week 11: 11/11-11/15= 11/11= No school

Tuesday, 11/12

 * Complete your CSG form and give to Mr. Reinhold or Ms. Jiske

Start-Up: //Change is Good//; Do you agree? Why or why not? Explain. Describe a time in which you have experiences a change and tell how it was good or bad for you.

1. Discuss Start-Up 2. CSGs 3. New vocabulary words 4. Continue reading //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Act I questions



Homework:
-Vocabulary sentences

Wednesday, 11/13
Start-Up: //STAE Vocabulary//; Write three sentences about STAE, your goals, or school in general using 5 (or more) vocabulary words. These words can come from any week.


 * When you finish, take out your R&J Act I questions, any answers you have so far, and something to write with

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Distribute copies of play 3. Assign parts, arrange desks 4. Read through Act I, Scene 3 5. Work on answering questions

Homework:
-Guiding questions through Scene 3 -Vocabulary sentences

Thursday, 11/14
Do you need CSGs today or do you need Independent Study Hall?


 * Complete a form for whichever work time you need today. Give CSG forms to Mr. Reinhold, give Independent Study Hall forms to Mr. Thomas

Start-Up: //Vocabulary Practice//
 * 1. Describe a time you felt apathy toward some situation.
 * 2. Describe someone who is haughty and explain why.
 * 3. Describe something that you could abridge. Why would you want to abridge that thing?

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. CSG/Study Hall 3. //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Finish Act I
 * Finish questions

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/15

 * Mr. Thomas at UNCW for award program

1. Vocabulary quiz 2. //Hunger Games//

=Week 12: 11/18-11/22=

Monday, 11/18

 * I received a poor report from our sub in regards to your behavior on Friday; however, I do not want to discuss this. If you want the opportunity to finish the movie, make sure you are seated and working on your Writer’s Notebook by the time the bell rings. Once you have finished, follow the directions below. We will have a great class today; anyone whose behavior is jeopardizing our class will spend 10 minutes with me outside of class for each disturbance.

1. Get your Writer’s Notebook, a copy of Romeo and Juliet, a copy of Act II Study Questions and vocabulary list 11 2. Writer’s Notebook: The Best Lesson; Write about the most valuable thing you ever learned in school. What made it so useful for you? Who taught you? Explain why you find this to be so important (At least 2 paragraphs). OR What’s on your mind? (At least 2 paragraphs) 3. //Romeo and Juliet// 4. Vocabulary List 10
 * When you have finished, continue reading Romeo and Juliet. Make sure you have your dramatic terms list and your Act I guiding questions.
 * Parts of speech
 * Sentences
 * Note cards

Tuesday, 11/19

 * Have out your vocabulary sentences and turn in your CSG form to the box on my desk

Start-Up: //The Last Book You Read//; What is the last book you read completely? Was it in school or for fun? Did you like it? Why or why not? What was it about? What happened in it?

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. CSGs 3. Finish movie

Homework:
-Finish reading Act I of //R&J// -Complete Act I guiding questions

Wednesday, 11/20

 * Turn in your //R&J// Act I Guiding Questions answers to the tray on my desk

Start-Up: //Vocabulary Practice//; Write a script for a commercial about anything using at least 5 vocabulary words. Try to focus on this week's list, but feel free to pull from any past weeks.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. 20 minutes of work time 3. Discuss //Romeo and Juliet// Act I 4. Act II 5. CSG forms for tomorrow
 * You may work on homework or study your vocabulary words
 * Discussion=grade
 * Must contribute at least one meaningful comment
 * Respond to others
 * Display appropriate large group discussion habits
 * Read
 * Respond to guiding questions

Homework:
-Read Act II, scenes 1 and 2 and complete sentences

Thursday, 11/21

 * Turn in your CSG forms to the tray on my desk if you did not turn it in yesterday

Start-Up: //Dramatic Terms Practice//; Take out your dramatic terms notes and locate an example of each of the following in Romeo and Juliet (only through what we have read so far (Act II, Scene 2)):

• Monologue • Soliloquy • Dramatic Irony

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. CSGs 3. Review vocabulary

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Friday, 11/22

 * Mr. Thomas out on AP Art field trip

1. Vocabulary Quiz 11 2. Read //Romeo and Juliet// 3. If everyone finishes, view film (first two acts)
 * Finish Act II by Monday, with guiding questions

Homework:
-Read Act II and complete guiding questions

=Week 13: 11/25-11/29= 11/27-11/29= NO SCHOOL; Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, 11/25

 * Turn in Act II questions to the tray on my desk if you did not turn them in on Friday

Start-Up: //Michael Jordan Quote//; “I can accept failure, everybody fails at something. I can’t accept not trying.” Describe a time in which you felt like giving up or not trying instead of running the risk of trying and failing. If this has never happened to you, describe why this motto—Trying is more important than Failure—would be helpful for someone to live by.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Watch through Act II

Tuesday, 11/26
=Week 14: 12/2-12/6=

Monday, 12/4
In library for book speed dating

Tuesday, 12/3

 * Complete CSG form

Start-Up: //Book Speed-dating;// Why did you choose the book did? If you weren't here yesterday, what was the highlight of your Thanksgiving break?

1. Share/discuss 2. CSGs 3. //Romeo and Juliet//

Homework:
-Act 3 questions

Wednesday, 12/4

 * Turn in your Act III questions to the tray on my desk

Start-Up: //Challenge//; What has been the most challenging part of your school year so far? Was it an assignment? A situation? Describe that challenge and how you handled it


 * When you finish, take out your novel and begin/continue reading

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Time to read 3.//R&J// Acts 4 and 5 questions--Due Friday



Thursday, 12/5
If yes: Get a CSG form, complete it, and turn in to Mr. Reinhold If no: If there is nothing you have to work on, I will have practice English work for you
 * Do you need CSGs (do you have legitimate questions to ask about a class)?
 * Have you finished Romeo and Juliet?
 * Have you finished your Acts 4 and 5 questions?
 * Have you made flash cards for this week’s vocabulary words?
 * Have you studied for tomorrow’s quiz?
 * Is there work you need to complete for another class?

Start-Up: //Vocab. Practice//; Use at least 5 of your vocabulary words to describe/discuss your novel.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. CSGs/Independent Study time 3. //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Recap
 * Double Entry Journals
 * Discuss

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz -Complete questions for Acts 4 and 5

Friday, 12/6

 * Turn in Acts 4 and 5 questions to my desk, if you have not already done so

Start-Up: //Personal Novel//; Describe your current thoughts/opinions on the novel you chose from the library. Do you like it? Why or why not? If you have not read far enough to decide, tell me what you think or hope will happen in the novel.


 * Vocabulary quiz 11 moved to Monday

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Prepare for computer lab 3. Computer lab 4. //Romeo and Juliet// film




 * As you are working on the WebQuest, make sure to save your work. Once you have finished, print your answers and turn in to Mr. Thomas, then you may read your novel.

=Week 15: 12/9-12/13=

Monday, 12/9
Start-Up: //Equality//; Do you consider all men to be created equal? How does this idea influence the way you interact with others? Do you think the majority of people believe this to be true, or do you believe we should be working toward dispersing this belief throughout the world? Explain.


 * When you finish, get prepared for your vocabulary quiz (blank paper, clear your desk)

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary Quiz 11
 * a. When you finish:
 * i. Take Vocabulary list 12
 * ii. Take //R&J// Study Guide
 * 1. Begin working on study guide
 * 2. When you finish, read your novel



Tuesday, 12/10

 * Get a CSG form, complete and turn in to Mr. Reinhold

Start-Up: //Vocabulary Practice//; Use 3 vocabulary words to describe //Romeo and Juliet//.

1. CSGs 2. //R&J// Partner Study Guide



Homework:
-Study for //R&J// test (tomorrow)

Wednesday, 12/11

 * You have until 2:12 to be prepared for your //Romeo and Juliet// test

1. //R&J// Final test

Homework:
-Study for vocabulary quiz

Thursday, 12/12
=Week 16: 12/16-12/20= 12/20: HALF DAY

Monday, 12/16

 * Have out your vocabulary list 13 and get your Writer's Notebook

1. Writer's Notebook: "9 Things You Won't Regret in 9 Years" 2. //Romeo + Juliet//

Tuesday, 12/17
=2nd Semester=

Monday, 1/27
Start-Up: New Semester; What are your initial thoughts on your new classes? Which class are you most looking forward to? Which class do you think will be the most difficult for you? Explain.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. New semester/new(ish) class 3. Vocabulary Words 4. Organize notebook(s) 5. //To Kill a Mockingbird//
 * Calendar
 * Writer/Reader Notebook
 * Completed nightly (or as assigned); Stamped
 * Checked once weekly
 * Timed writing on Fridays
 * Binder checks
 * Cell phones….
 * Grade check-ins—every two weeks
 * Write sentences
 * Discuss
 * Vocabulary quizzes…
 * Homework: Chapters 4-6 (stop at 7)



*Ice Storm; No School 1/28-1/31
= Week 2; 2/3-2/7 =

Monday, 2/3
New seats! Wait for Mr. Thomas to give you your new seat before beginning your start-up

Start-Up: //Ice Storm//; Write at least 3 sentences about your six-day break using at least 3 of your vocabulary words.


 * When you have finished, prepare for the To Kill a Mockingbird reading quiz (on Chapters 4-6)

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Reading quiz 3. Homework: Read chapter 7

Homework:
-Read Chapter 7 -Study for vocabulary quiz (tomorrow) = =

Tuesday, 2/4
As you enter, take a CSG form and fill it out with two questions related to at least one of your classes this semester.

Once you have finished, take out your academic calendar and make a note on the following dates: • Friday, February 14 • Friday, March 28 • Thursday, June 12 • Friday, June 13
 * These are the makeup days from last week; These will all be full days.

1. CSGs 2. Vocabulary Quiz 3. Take new vocabulary list, //TKaM// Character List, //TKaM// Chapters 1-7 Summaries, and Questions for Chapters 7-11 and begin working.



Homework:
-Continue reading //TKaM// -Chapters 7-11 questions due Thursday

Wednesday, 2/5
Start-Up: //My One Word//; Now that you have had your word for a few weeks, reflect on how it has affected you or the way you act. Respond to the following questions:

• Does the word still mean something to you? Explain why or why not. • Have you forgotten about the word all together? Explain you think you have forgotten about it, or how you keep yourself from forgetting it. • Do you still want to change this aspect about yourself? Why or why not? • Write openly about your experience with this word. Has it helped, nothing has changed, you want a new word, etc.

When you finish, have out three blank sheets of paper, your new vocabulary words, and something to write with.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Quick celebration…. 3. New semester projection 4. Review vocabulary words 5. Topic vs. Theme 6. //TKaM//
 * Continue reading
 * Homework!
 * Chapters 7-11 questions; due tomorrow

Homework:
-Chapters 7-11 //TKaM// questions

Thursday, 2/6
Complete a CSG form and turn in to one of the facilitators.

1. CSGs 2. Catch up on work for all classes

Homework:
-Study vocabulary (quiz tomorrow)

Friday, 2/7
Start-Up: //Opinion//; Which of the following categories catches your interest most? Explain why. • Education • Technology and Social Media • Arts and Media: TV, Music, Video Games, and Literature • Gender Issues • Sports and Athletics • Politics and the Legal System • Parenting and Childhood • Health and Nutrition • Personal Character and Morality Questions • Science


 * When you finish, turn in your Start-Up sheet and review your vocabulary words; we will begin the quiz shortly

1. Vocabulary Quiz 2. Argumentative Writing Practice
 * Go to website
 * Browse through prompts
 * Choose one
 * Read the accompanying article
 * Write a 5 paragraph persuasive essay explaining your opinion on this matter
 * Save, email to Mr. Thomas

=Week 3: 2/10-2/14=

Monday, 2/10
As you enter:
 * 1) Take a laptop
 * 2) Finish your persuasive essay from Friday
 * 3) Email to Mr. Thomas
 * Use your student Gmail account (firstname.lastname@student.nhcs.net; password= your lunch number preceded by the necessary amount of zeros (0) to make the total number 8 digits, example: 00123456)
 * 1) Begin working on Jim Crow South webquest on the "TKaM" page of my website
 * 2) Research colleges
 * Which colleges are you interested in?
 * Average GPA of admitted students?
 * Average SAT score of admitted students?
 * Majors offered that catch your interest
 * 1) New vocabulary words



Tuesday, 2/11
As you enter, get a CSG form and a Levels of Questions booklet from Mr. Thomas

1. Assemble booklet 2. Use booklet to write //higher level// thinking questions for your CSGs 3. CSGs 4. Study/work on homework

Wednesday, 2/12
SCHOOL CANCELED

Thursday, 2/13
SCHOOL CANCELED

Friday, 2/14
=Week 4: 2/17-2/21=

Monday, 2/17
Start-Up: //A Different Time//; Identity at least one aspect about the time period during which To Kill a Mockingbird is set that is different from our world or society today in 2014. Explain what is different. Do you think our world/society has changed for the better or for the worse? Explain.


 * When you have finished, prepare for your vocabulary quiz

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Vocabulary Quiz 3 3. STAE Check-In Form (due Thursday) 4. Make-up day change 5. Collaborative Review Activity
 * Why?
 * We need to catch up and make sure we are on the same page!
 * No readers left behind!
 * In your group (no more than 3 per group):
 * Identify important events (one per chapter, at least)
 * Record where in the novel this moment happens
 * Locate a quote/excerpt that exemplifies the moment
 * Explain what Scout learns from this moment
 * In a creative way, record these events on a large sheet of paper
 * Make sure your poster is neat, creative, and detailed

Tuesday, 2/18
Start-Up: //Lasting Impressions//; Consider your actions as a friend, a son/daughter, a student, a classmate, a team member, or any other role you play in life. What kind of impression do you think you are giving to those around you in each of those roles? Do you think that your friends, your parents, your teachers, your classmates, your team members think of you in a positive light? What kinds of behaviors influence others’ opinions about us? Explain.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Updates 3. Reflective activity: My Legacy
 * Vocabulary
 * // To Kill a Mockingbird //
 * When you have finished, organize your notebook then continue reading //TKaM//

Wednesday, 2/19
Start-Up: //Outsider//; Write about a time when you or someone you know felt like an outsider, or a time when someone passed judgment on you or someone you know without getting to really know you/him/her or your/his/her situation.


 * When you have finished, have out two blank sheets of paper and something to write with

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Keywords 3. STAE Progress Check forms! 4. Yesterday’s Legacy reflection…whose am I missing? 5. STAE Survey 6. SOAPSTone 7. Read //TKaM//
 * What is it?
 * Group Practice
 * “Mirrors”

Homework:
-Read //TKaM//; Be through chapter 20 by Friday

Thursday, 2/20
=Week 4: 2/24-2/28=

Monday, 2/24
Start-Up: //TKaM// Trial; Describe, in your own words, what happened in the Tom Robinson trial. How did you feel about this part of the novel? Why did you feel that way? Explain.

1. Start-Up 2. New vocabulary words 3. Rubric 4. Timed Writing from Friday



Homework:
-Read //TKaM// Chapters 26-27

Tuesday, 2/25

 * Have out your vocabulary sentences

Start-Up: Get a CSG form from the stool, use your higher-level question booklet to write one question for today’s CSGs. The second question on this form needs to be completed and signed by the appropriate teacher by Thursday.

1. CSGs 2. Read //TKaM//

Thursday, 2/28

 * Turn in your CSG form as you enter

Start-Up: //TKaM Vocabulary//; Using To Kill a Mockingbird as your subject, write five sentences in which you incorporate words from this week’s vocabulary list. (Try to use as many as you can)

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Complete //TKaM// Characterization activity from yesterday 3. Work on Reader's Notebook assignments (due Monday)

Homework:
-Finish //To Kill a Mockingbird// -Study for vocabulary quiz -Review essay rubric to prepare for tomorrow's timed-writing

Friday, 2/28

 * Mr. Thomas at conference at UNCW

1. Turn in Start-Ups for the week 2. Vocabulary quiz #4 3. Timed-Writing #2; Accept vs. Strive 4. "I Have a Dream"
 * Read
 * Answer 6,7,9

Homework:
-Have a great weekend!

=Week 6: 3/3-3/7=

Monday, 3/3
Start-Up: // Recommendation/Review // ; Write a brief recommendation or review of To Kill a Mockingbird. Pretend to be talking to a friend about the novel, or pretend to be a literature critic (similar to movie critic) and make your opinion heard!

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. // TKaM // Final Assessment 3. New Vocabulary Words 4. “I Have a Dream”
 * When finished, complete “I Have a Dream” questions from Friday



Tuesday, 3/4
ACT Testing

1. College research activity 2. Begin //Mockingbird// Film

Wednesday, 3/5
As you enter, sit in one of the groups of 3 desks


 * For yesterday’s Start-Up, write “ACT Testing”

Start-Up: //Awareness Videos//; After Mr. Thomas shows you two videos, respond openly to both issues. Did you know about these world problems? Explain your thoughts/feelings/reactions to both of these.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Writer's Workshop 3. Continue film
 * Timed-Writing from Friday
 * //TKaM// Reflective Writing from Monday
 * Revise, type, and upload to turnitin.com by Friday at 4:59pm

Thursday, 3/6
As you enter, give your CSG form to either Mrs. Karloff or Ms. Massey, then take out any notes or materials needed for CSGs, including a blank sheet of notebook paper

-If your form is not completed already, complete it now

• The highlight of your day • Where/when you typically feel the happiest in an average day • Who impacts you in a positive way?
 * Start-Up Activity: Get a scrap sheet of paper from Mr. Thomas and on it write:

1. CSGs 2. Work on assignments for other classes

Homework:
-//TKaM// Final Reflective essay due to turnitin.com by 4:59pm Friday -Study for vocab quiz

Friday, 3/7
=Week 7: 3/10-3/14=

Monday, 3/10

 * If you have any make up/late work for me, place it in your class’s tray next to the computers

Start-Up: //Challenge//; What has been the most challenging part of your school year so far? Was it an assignment? A situation? Describe that challenge and how you handled it.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. This week... 3. If I could make my own school, I would... 4. Create your own school

Tuesday, 3/11 - Friday, 3/15

 * Mr. Thomas at Marine Corps Educator Workshop

Substitute Packet Reading Questions for //The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian// CSGs

=Week 8: 3/17-3/21=

Monday, 3/17
Start-Up: //The Military//; What are your perceptions of our country’s military and those who serve in our military? Do you/have you ever considered joining the military? Why or why not? Explain.

1. Share/discuss 2. How was last week? 3. Mr. Thomas’s trip 4. New vocabulary words 5. Discuss //Absolutely True// 6. Continue reading/answering questions
 * a. // Absolutely True //
 * b. CSGs
 * c. Writing prompt
 * i. Speech to future freshmen



Tuesday, 3/18

 * Turn in your CSG form to Ms. Massey or Mrs. K.

Start-Up: //Absolutely True Diary//; What is your favorite part about this novel so far? Why is it that you like that aspect of this novel?

1. Share/discuss 2. CSGs

Wednesday, 3/26
Start-Up: //Three Statements//; Read the following statements, rate how strongly you agree with each on a scale from 0-10, then tell why you agree or disagree to that extent.

1. A person can change the world by the force of his/her beliefs 2. People of all backgrounds will support a cause they believe is just 3. A powerful leader is necessary to make significant changes in the world

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. “I Have a Dream” 3. Study for midterm
 * a. Read/Listen to
 * i. Underline:
 * 1. Similes
 * 2. Metaphors
 * 3. Compelling statements
 * 4. Repetition

Homework:
-Study midterm

Thursday, 3/27
Start-Up: //To Myself…//; Write an encouraging note to yourself. What do you need to hear right now to get yourself motivated? It could be in regards to school, personal life, home life, whatever part of your life you may be struggling in. If you aren’t struggling, make sure you don’t slip up in any of those areas!


 * When you finish, prepare for your "midterm"

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Midterm 3. Work on assignments

Friday, 3/28
=Week 12: 4/21-4/25=

Monday, 4/21
Start-Up: //Agree or Disagree? & Spring Break//;

1.“Technological advances can only lead to positive effects.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Completely explain/support your answer. 2. What was the best part of your Spring Break? Why was this so enjoyable?

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. New vocabulary words 3. Technology Survey 4. Distribute and begin reading //Feed// by M.T. Anderson

Tuesday, 4/22

 * Mr. Thomas out working on county curriculum

1. CSGs 2. Continue reading //Feed//

Wednesday, 4/23
Start-Up: //I want…//; Make a brief list of all the things you want or wish you had (a new phone, a better computer, a new wardrobe, a car, etc.). Be specific about what it is you want.

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. Yesterday? 3. Continue //Feed// 4. Answer guiding questions for Part One

Thursday, 4/24
As you enter, turn in your CSG form to Ms. Massey, then take out a sheet of paper and be prepared to begin the Start-Up

Start-Up: //Feed Reflection Questions 1//; Have out paper and something to write with. Mr. Thomas will project questions about Feed, to which you will respond independently and then discuss as a class. 1. What similarities have you noticed between Titus’s world and the world we know now? 2. What would be the benefits and drawbacks of the feed system?

1. Share/discuss Start-Up 2. CSGs 3. Work on work for other classes

Friday, 4/25
Vocabulary Quiz starts at 2:10

1. Vocabulary Quiz 20 2. Continue reading //Feed//

=Week 14: 5/5-5/9=

Monday, 5/5
Freshman Project!

Tuesday, 5/6
Freshman Project!