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-L.A. Wish list-Writer's materials, colored printer paper, bookshelves, plants, grade level appropriate paperbacks, Edit volunteers (Wednesdays, Thursdays), professional writers, storytellers, actors...etc. who'd be willing to present to the class. 




8.25.08



In Class Agenda



Course sheet and introduction

Timed writing

Reading and Writing Survey



Homework



Course sheet signed

1 page letter of introduction



8.26.08



In Class Agenda



Vocab pre-test

"Where I'm From" poem and template



Homework



Finish poem



8.27.08



In Class Agenda



Pre-AP Multiple Choice

Discussion of timed writing topics and reflection



No Homework

Reminders: Pick up all supplies by Tuesday; don't forget to purchase a black and white composition book for Reading Workshop.



8.28.08



In Class Agenda



Lit terms pre-test-51 terms!

Pass out textbooks, Prentice Hall Literature

Share "From" poems(will continue over consecutive days)

Begin "Raymond's Run" on page 39



Homework



Finish "Raymond's Run." Focus on characterization.

Cover your textbook-name and rm. 817 on your cover in dark letters



8.29.08



In Class Agenda



Assign class jobs

Check lit terms pretest

"Raymond's Run" quote analysis quiz



Homework



No written homework, but again, make sure to get materials by Tuesday, particularly your spiral and black and white composition book. Cover your textbook!



TBA



The Hero Project

Recitations

The Quarterly Writing Portfolio

09.02.08

In Class Agenda

Check lit terms pre-test

spiral notebook set up-Entry 1 of spiral

copy vocab for unit 1-Entry 2

Begin reading "Fox Hunt" p. 85

Homework

Finish reading "Fox Hunt"

FYI:  A typical class week consists of two days of teacher centered instruction-quizzes, lectures, tests, timed writings, student presentations, followed by two days of student centered Writing Workshops, and ending in one student directed Reading Workshop. 

In Class Agenda for 09.03.08

Vocab practice-quiz next Tuesday on all 20 words

T-journal intro-Entry 3

Homework

Read "Gentleman from Rio..." pps.54-58; Entry 4 t-journal ques 3-5 on page 58

See Wish List at top (pretty please, with sugar on top!)

In Class Agenda for 09.04.08

Intro into Writing Workshop

Set up folders

Topic Search

Sensory Lang Practice-Entry 5

Homework

Finish Sensory Lang Practice-Note:  All homeworks marked as Entries are completed in the spirals which are collected at random-See Spiral Set Up sheet on inside of student spirals

In Class Agenda for 09.05.08

Reader's Workshop Rationale

Mini lesson on set up

Logic Test and Check

Homework-none; however, vocab quiz is still on Tuesday of next week we will Book Browse on Monday.

In Class Agenda for 09.08.08

HR:  vote for Student Council rep on Wed.; yearbook?

Vocab Practice, p. 24, Entry 7

Book Browse, Entry 8

Homework:  Flashcards for E.C.; Back to School Night is 9/18, quiz on unit 1 words, Entry 9:  t-journal p. 180 "Up the Slide" 1-4. 

In Class Agenda for 09.09.08 and 09.10.08

Vocab quiz

Intro to Archetypes Analysis, Entry 10

Discuss tjournals, share responses

HW:  Entry 11, t-journal "Foxhunt" on page 92

AND

HR: Stacie Lennon is Student Council Rep!

Library Orientation

Discussion of quarter projects-Hero project due 9.29; Recitation due 10.13; Writing Portfolio due 10/20

Homework:  Complete entry 10-Archetypes chart, by listing 2-3 examples of each category.  Use your knowledge in literature, film, and television. 

In Class Agenda for 09.11.08

Answer ques about projects

Writing Workshop roles defined

Workshop begins

Homework:  Spiral checks coming next week!!!  Also, be sure you have your textbook covered.  Bring book for reading workshop and review procedures

In Class Agenda for 09.12.08

Mini lesson-procedures

Reading workshop

Homework: same as last night; enjoy your weekend-

In Class Agenda for 09.15.08

Blue Diamond Assessment-Reading and Grammar 1

Vocab unit 2 for Entry 12

check vocab 1 quizzes

Homework:  Read "The Finish of Patsy Barnes" on pages 182-189; Complete ques 3-5 in t-journal format for Entry 13

In Class Agenda for 09.16.08

Finish copying unit 2 vocab

Discuss "Finish..." and hero's journey

Discuss Entry 10-archetypes

Homework:  Read "Drummer Boy..." on page 290; t-journal for ques 2-6 for Entry 14

In Class Agenda for 09.17.08

Status of Class

Minilesson WW-stanzas and repetition

Book Fair

Collect spirals for informal check

Homework:  continued work on quarter projects

In Class Agenda for 09.18.08

Reminder of Status

WW-Writing

Share-very impressed with Core 4 contributions today:)

Homework:  continued work on projects

In Class Agenda for 09.19.08

RW

Read and work in B and W's

Return spirals?

Homework:  continued work on projects

In Class Agenda for 09.22.08

Johnson/Olson are both abs

Vocab practice 2

Grammar practice-Sentence variety, pps. 99-102

No homework, save projects

In Class Agenda for 09.23.08

Finish work from yesterday for Entry 15

Complete Entry 16-Read "11:59" on page 13; t-journal on ques 1, 3, and 5

Homework: finish Entry 16? and Vocab quiz 2 on next Tuesday; Hero project due next Monday

In Class Agenda for 09.24.08 and 09.24.08

Interims!!!

Writing Workshop

Minilesson on sensory lang poem and class exercise

Status check

Class writes

Homework: continue work on projects

In Class Agenda for 09.29.08 and 09.30.08

Complete vocab practice 2 on page 31 and check

Begin Hero project presentations

Homework: continue work on projects; Entry 18, literary analysis margin questions beginning on page 28, t-journal for "A Retrieved Reformation."

Vocab quiz 2

Continue presentations

Homework:  Same and HR, please return Verification Forms

In Class Agenda for 10.01.08

Finish presentations

Status Check

Homework: Same; save Entry 18 should be complete

In Class Agenda for 10.02.08

Writing Workshop

Homework: Same

In Class Agenda for 10.03.08

Reading Workshop

Homework: Same

In Class Agenda for 10.06.08

update Blue Diamond

Copy vocab for unit 3 for Entry 19

Begin reading "Who Can Replace a Man?" and complete ques on Literary Analysis in margins beginning on page 222. And Recitations due on Monday.

HW:  finish "Who Can Replace..." for Entry 20

In Class Agenda for 10.07.08

t-journal sample for Entry 22, based on "Who..."

Read "Tears of Autumn" on page 237 and complete Literary Analysis questions in margins beginning on page 222. 

HW:  Finish "Tears..." as Entry 21

In Class Agenda for 10.08.08 and 10.09.08 (Friday is a workday)

Writing Workshop

Minilesson on leads

Homework:  Recitations are due on Monday-Please remember to come to class with a copy of your memorized poem.  Know why you selected a particular poem.  Poem choices are on your Quarter Projects handout.  You do not have to memorize two poems for extra credit.

All students received the assignment on September 9th!

In Class Agenda for 10.13.08 and 10.14.08

Recitations due on Monday/Late date Tuesday-see me after this date to schedule

Vocab practice 3, pages 39 and 41 as Entry 24

Read "Tell-Tale Heart" on pages 264-271 and complete a t-journal based on the margin ques labeled "Reading Skills."  This is prep for the Mural contest-coming soon.

Homework:  Writing Portfolios are due on 10/20 and finish "Tell-Tale" assignment as Entry 25.

A=5 typed pieces, including poem and narrative, plus rationale paragraphs

B=5 typed pieces, including poem and narrative

C=3 typed pieces, including poem and narrative

Include a cover sheet, 12 point font please!

Students received this project on 09.09.08!!!

In Class Agenda for 10.15.08 and 10.16.08

Minilesson on dialogue use-relate to personal narrative

Writing Workshop

Note: Early Release is on Thursday. 

Homework: 10/28 Vocab quiz 3

In Class Agenda for 10.17.08

Reading Workshop

Homework:  Portfolio due

In Class Agendas for 10.20.08-10.24.08

Monday:  Portfolios due today:)

take last 2 Blue Diamond EOG preps for quarter

Tuesday:  check previous vocab practices

Complete vocab practice "Choosing the Correct Word" as Entry 28

Complete prep for "Masque of the Red Death" by listing associations/ideas/relevance of the room colors, the number 7, and Prince Prospero as Entry 29

Wednesday:  Read "Masque..." together and discuss symbolism/allegory

Thursday:  SAT practice quiz as Entry 30

Choose one of the three options given in class to complete writing related to "Masque..." as Entry 31

Homework:  vocab quiz 3 is 10/28, a formal spiral check is coming!!!  I will accept portfolios no later than Friday.

Friday:  Reading Workshop

Poe Readers available

SSR and B&W and Mural Contest ideas

Homework:  Finalize spirals for quarter.

In Class Agendas for 11.05.08-11.14.08

Wednesday:  Writing Workshop

Thursday:  Writing Workshop continued

Friday:  Reading Workshop

I was out Monday:  see agenda(substitute handout)

Homework:  Finish Entry 35 based on "Charles" short story

Tuesday:  Veteran's Day

Wednesday:  Set up black and whites to turn in

Argumentative Essay-A look back

Select Class jobs for 2nd quarter

Thursday:  Career Day

Friday:  Finish copying Unit 4 vocabulary and Reading Workshop

Long time, no see, huh?  Sorry about that.  The whole house of Johnson fell ill, but all's well now.

Week of 11.18.08-11.25.08

condensed version for now

Students should have received a copy of the projects for quarter 2-Writing Portfolio 2 is due on January 9, 2008.  That is the latest date!!!

In Class Agenda

Monday 11.24.08:  Students should have read pages 310-320 of "Flowers for Algernon."  While reading, students should make notes of any observations concerning characterization, theme, and archetypes.  Expect reading quizzes!!!

Reading quiz-quotes

Discussion of observations, Entry 40

Handout on Socratic Seminar passed out

Vocab quiz 4-short version-20 words only 11.25.08

Tuesday: 

Vocab quiz 4 and check?

Inkblot look

A look back at the Socratic, Entry 40

Hope you're over your Turkey coma...welcome back, yes, even you, Core 4:)

Agenda for 12.01.08-12.05.08

Monday

Powerpoint on Socratic Seminar discussed-See Entry 40

Inkblot activity

S.S. question types as Entry 43

Homework:  Create and answer S.S. questions for pages 320-329 of "Flowers..."  Due Wednesday

Tuesday

Spirals returned

mini ppt. on Freud's Id, Ego, and Superego-add to Entry 40

Copy vocab unit 5-quiz 12.16.08

Use class time to continue S.S. prep for tomorrow

Homework:  same

Wednesday

Turn in homework Entry 43

minilesson-how to conference with yourself

Writing Workshop

Homework:  Reminder--portfolios for second quarter are due January 9, 2009. Please make up vocab quiz 4 if you were ABS.

Thursday

Socratic Seminar-30?  40 minutes?

Continue WW

Friday

Reading Workshop

Homework:  Create and answer 4 Socratic seminar questions based on completing all of "Flowers..." 

Vocab quiz 5 on 12.16.08

Agenda for 12.08.08-12.19.09

Monday:

Entry 46, vocab practice on page 63

collect Socratic Seminar ques on last of "Flowers..."

Homework:  Finish Entry 48 due Thursday

Tuesday: 

Entry 47, vocab practice page 62

Complete Entry 48 - "Death of Benny..."

or Socratic Seminar

Homework:  Entry 48 due Thursday

Wednesday: 

Argumentative minilesson, sample

WWorkshop

Homework:  Entry 48

Thursday:

WW continues

Friday: 

minilesson on "War is Kind"

SSR

Monday: 

check all vocab work

library

miniproject on FFAlgernon-meet in groups

Homework:  Study for vocab quiz 5-all units

Portfolio still due 1.9.09

Tuesday:

vocab quiz

meet in groups?

Wednesday:

WWorkshop

meet in FFA groups for 20 minutes

share rubrics?

Status check and write

Thursday:

WW continues

Friday: 

Talent show!!!