On this page you'll find a rather complete list of topics covered in class, assignment/downloads when possible, and due dates.
Remember, this is NOT 100% complete at all times, and should NOT be relied on as a substitute for actual class attendance and participation. Always check in with peers, the class bulletin board, and (when applicable) me to ensure you're caught up!
**UNDERLINED words are links to downloads/materials you can access at home**
Remember, this is NOT 100% complete at all times, and should NOT be relied on as a substitute for actual class attendance and participation. Always check in with peers, the class bulletin board, and (when applicable) me to ensure you're caught up!
**UNDERLINED words are links to downloads/materials you can access at home**
Week 1: Sept. 6-8
WEEK 2: SEPT. 11-15
Mon: 9/11 Short Story, Discussion
Wed: "Salvador Late or Early" group reading and worksheet, Cornell notes (Tone)
Fri: "Born Not to Get Bullied" partner reading, Chart the text activity, Tone paragraph practice IN CLASS
Wed: "Salvador Late or Early" group reading and worksheet, Cornell notes (Tone)
Fri: "Born Not to Get Bullied" partner reading, Chart the text activity, Tone paragraph practice IN CLASS
WEEK 3: SEPT. 18-22
Mon: Choose choice novel, Intro Book Project (See BP section at bottom of page!)
Wed: Grammar (Parts Of Speech) notes, Grammar 'worksheet' practice (in spiral notebook), Tone words practice
Fri: Grammar practice, Tone & Connotations discussion, Tone passage "read aloud" practice as preparation for assessment.
Wed: Grammar (Parts Of Speech) notes, Grammar 'worksheet' practice (in spiral notebook), Tone words practice
Fri: Grammar practice, Tone & Connotations discussion, Tone passage "read aloud" practice as preparation for assessment.
WEEK 4: SEPT. 25-29
Mon: Rhetorical speeches-- Assessed tone paragraph IN CLASS
Wed: Finish Tone assessment, Rhetorical devices notes, Re-read RFK, Rhetorical device ID chart
Fri: Philosophical chairs, Claims notes, BP Check-in
Wed: Finish Tone assessment, Rhetorical devices notes, Re-read RFK, Rhetorical device ID chart
Fri: Philosophical chairs, Claims notes, BP Check-in
WEEK 5: Oct. 2-6
Mon: Grammar worksheet 1&2 practice (google classroom)
Tues: Clauses notes, begin Clauses worksheet (google classroom), hand back Tone assessment with rubric
Fri: Finish clauses worksheet, FDR speech--finding rhetorical devices, BP check-in work time
Tues: Clauses notes, begin Clauses worksheet (google classroom), hand back Tone assessment with rubric
Fri: Finish clauses worksheet, FDR speech--finding rhetorical devices, BP check-in work time
WEEK 6: OCT. 9-11
Mon: BP Check-in work day and due date
Wed: PSAT day
Wed: PSAT day
WEEK 7: OCT. 16-20
Mon: Phrase vs Clause practice activity
Wed: Grammar quiz, grammar practice activities, peer-tutoring activity, claims writing practice (Google Classroom), "In Praise of the F-word" article (begin C&E chart)
Fri: Claim & Evidence Chart completion, Socratic seminar
Wed: Grammar quiz, grammar practice activities, peer-tutoring activity, claims writing practice (Google Classroom), "In Praise of the F-word" article (begin C&E chart)
Fri: Claim & Evidence Chart completion, Socratic seminar
WEEK 8: OCT. 23-27
Mon: Complete claims/thesis statement writing practice (Google Classroom)
Weds: Phrases vs Clauses practice (based on quiz 1), rough draft in-class argumentative essay
Fri: Parts of speech wksht 3 practice, Grammar Test 1
Weds: Phrases vs Clauses practice (based on quiz 1), rough draft in-class argumentative essay
Fri: Parts of speech wksht 3 practice, Grammar Test 1
WEEK 9: OCT. 30-Nov. 3
Mon: Elements of argumentative writing, solidifying thesis statements
Weds: Argumentative essay notes & outline, Outlining our essays and committing to a topic
Fri: Argumentative Essay Assignment, Essay workshop--finish complete draft by Monday!
Weds: Argumentative essay notes & outline, Outlining our essays and committing to a topic
Fri: Argumentative Essay Assignment, Essay workshop--finish complete draft by Monday!
WEEK 10: Nov. 6-9
Mon: Argumentative essay peer workshop via turnitin.com
Weds: Finalize argumentative essay due PRINTED in-class (Due Nov. 9 by 11:59pm to turnitin.com), Book Project Work--section 2
*No school Friday*
Weds: Finalize argumentative essay due PRINTED in-class (Due Nov. 9 by 11:59pm to turnitin.com), Book Project Work--section 2
*No school Friday*
WEEK 11: NOV. 13-17
Mon: Reading comprehension packet "The Trial" by Kafka
Wed: College Application Week activity! Begin Book Project Packet
Fri: Book Project Packet
Wed: College Application Week activity! Begin Book Project Packet
Fri: Book Project Packet
WEEK 12: NOV. 27-Dec. 1
Mon: Book Project Packet
Wed: Final Book Project Packet work day, Reading conferences
Fri: Begin Grammar Unit 2: Sentence Types powerpoint notes, Parts of speech pt. 2 notes, Sentence type posters
Wed: Final Book Project Packet work day, Reading conferences
Fri: Begin Grammar Unit 2: Sentence Types powerpoint notes, Parts of speech pt. 2 notes, Sentence type posters
WEEK 13: Dec. 4-8
Mon: Exploring Compound-Complex Sentences via Google Classroom activity
Wed: Sentence type practice slip, Grammar packet due, Sentence relay race
Fri: Sentence type worksheet, Sentence type quiz, Intro to Google Classroom Extra credit opportunity
Wed: Sentence type practice slip, Grammar packet due, Sentence relay race
Fri: Sentence type worksheet, Sentence type quiz, Intro to Google Classroom Extra credit opportunity
REMEMBER: LATE WORK IS ONLY ACCEPTED UP TO 3 CLASS PERIODS* POST-DUE DATE.
*Contact me if there has been an emergency of some kind, excused long-term absences, etc. or other special circumstances.
Life gets busy and messy, so contact me as needed regarding late work and extensions!
These are the basic rules regarding late work however I reserve rights to alter this scoring as necessary.
Life gets busy and messy, so contact me as needed regarding late work and extensions!
These are the basic rules regarding late work however I reserve rights to alter this scoring as necessary.
BOOK PROJECT
Multiple times throughout the year, students will be asked to complete a book project based on a self-selected, age-appropriate, novel. These projects will count as multiple assessment grades and should be taken very seriously. In-class and home work time may be required to successfully complete these projects.
Powerpoint Explanation
Requirements Handout with Rubric
BP CHECK-IN Due Date: OCTOBER 10th (REQUIREMENTS HERE)
BP Final Due Date: December 8th
BP Example
Need to join Turnitin.com?
Below are the CLASS ID's and ENROLLMENT KEYS you'll need depending on which period you're in.
Below are the CLASS ID's and ENROLLMENT KEYS you'll need depending on which period you're in.
5th Period
Class ID: 16411106 Enroll Key: 5678 |
6th Period
Class ID: 16411110 Enroll Key: 6789 |
7th Period
Class ID: 16411115 Enroll Key: 7890 |