English II

Lesson Plans

Mrs. Szepiela

Monday, November 16, 2009:

Class Procedures

-Introduction to new vocabulary words and definitions (Unit 6)

-Quiz Chapter 5

-Check and review chapter 5 questions

-Add to story and character maps

Homework: Read Chapter 6 of The Pearl p. 861-873 and Vocabulary book p.68-69 Completing the Sentence activity

Tuesday, November 17, 2009:

Class Procedures

-Review vocabulary homework

-Quiz Chapter 6

-Review Chapter Quizzes (1-4)

-Check and review chapter 6 questions

-Add to story and character maps

-Distribute Study Guide for Test over The Pearl

Homework: Vocabulary book p. 69-70 Synonyms and Antonyms and Choosing the Right Word activities

Wednesday, November 18, 2009:

Class Procedures

-Review MUG sentences from week 8 (last week)

-Review vocabulary homework

-Review Chapter Quizzes (5-6)

-Review Activity for test: Jeopardy!

Homework: Study for Test over The Pearl

Thursday, November 19, 2009:

Class Procedures

-Test over The Pearl

Homework: Study for vocabulary test and MUG quiz

Friday, November 20, 2009:

-Vocabulary Test Unit 6

-MUG quiz week 8 (rescheduled from last Friday)

Monday, November 23, 2009:

Class Procedures

-Movie: The Pearl

Assign Essay for journal: Write about some of the differences you see between the novel and the movie. Which one do you think is better? Explain why and cite examples from both the movie and the novel. (Make sure you write 2-3 paragraphs in your class journal and turn in when the movie is finished.)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009:

Class Procedures

-Continue Movie: The Pearl

-Essay for journal: Write about some of the differences you see between the novel and the movie. Which one do you think is better? Explain why and cite examples from both the movie and the novel. (Make sure you write 2-3 paragraphs in your class journal and turn in when the movie is finished.)

Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27, 2009:

No classes. Happy Thanksgiving!