Welcome to 9th Grade Language Arts
Chris Allen
Springfield High School

Go to Class Information Section Go to Files Section Go to Favorite Links Section Click To View Calendar of Events Click To Go Down To The Event List Click To Go Down To Homework

Click Here to Email The Teacher       Click To View Calendar of Events       Click Here to be automatically emailed by the system whenever this classpage changes.

Updated: Fri Jun 12 13:11:45 CDT 2009     Visits: 3463     [ Print ] [ Refresh ] [ Classpages ]
WRSS Blocks 3 and 4: Due dates are in homework section, file #15, and on the site's calender
Class Info (Check box to include this section when classpage is printed:)

 

Language Arts

9th Grade

2008-2009

 

This website will keep you up to date on all that is happening in and out of the classroom. I will consistently update this website to provide current homework assignments, projects, papers, and any other major events occurring in and out of the class room.

 

                                                                                                                  

 

Contact Information

      

          Springfield High School : Rm. 200

      

          Voicemail: (610) 938-6200

         

          Email: allenchr@ssd.k12.pa.us

 

I will check my messages consistently and get back to you within 24 hours.

 

                                                                                                                  

 

Block 1:

Academic LA 9

 

9th Grade Language Arts is a writing and reading course for freshmen.   Students will write and read critically, analytically, and creatively, as well as explore various genres and styles of literature.   In addition, students will continue to develop their listening, speaking and interpersonal skills through various activities and projects.

 

                                                                                         

 

 

Block 2:

Academic/ACES Language Arts

 

9th Grade Language Arts is a writing and reading course for freshmen.   Students will write and read critically, analytically, and creatively, as well as explore various genres and styles of literature.   In addition, students will continue to develop their listening, speaking and interpersonal skills through various activities and projects.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Block 3 Odd:

Writing, Research, & Study Skills

 

It is the goal of this class to provide all ninth grade students with a solid academic foundation upon which they can build and to equip students with the tools necessary for achievement in all their academic subjects. The class will focus on three major areas of study:   study skills, the writing process, and research.   During the study skills unit, students will investigate the various learning styles and diagnose their own learning strengths and weaknesses; they will also work on such skills as goal setting, organization, and note-taking.   Throughout the semester, students will independently build writing and reading skills through a program entitled Study Island .   For the writing portion of the course, students will keep a Writer’s Notebook, review/learn the five-paragraph-essay format, compose three fully-developed papers in various writing modes, and practice each stage of the writing process.   Finally, the students will complete an extensive research unit, during which they will investigate a topic of interest, create a research paper and present their findings to the class.

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Block 4 Even:

Writing, Research, & Study Skills

 

It is the goal of this class to provide all ninth grade students with a solid academic foundation upon which they can build and to equip students with the tools necessary for achievement in all their academic subjects. The class will focus on three major areas of study:   study skills, the writing process, and research.   During the study skills unit, students will investigate the various learning styles and diagnose their own learning strengths and weaknesses; they will also work on such skills as goal setting, organization, and note-taking.   Throughout the semester, students will independently build writing and reading skills through a program entitled Study Island .   For the writing portion of the course, students will keep a Writer’s Notebook, review/learn the five-paragraph-essay format, compose three fully-developed papers in various writing modes, and practice each stage of the writing process.   Finally, the students will complete an extensive research unit, during which they will investigate a topic of interest, create a research paper and present their findings to the class.

 


Go to Top of Classpage

Homework Assignments (Check box to include this section when classpage is printed:)


Block 1 LA 9 
 
Thursday 1/29/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Introduced class 
2. Diagnostic testing 
Due Tuesday 2/3/09 = Signed syllabus, binder, and notebook. 
 
Friday 1/30/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Defined mythology 
2. Identify aspects of Greek life to help with understanding purpose. 
Due Tuesday 2/3/09 = Signed syllabus, binder, and notebook. 
 
 
Monday 2/2/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Identify aspects of Greek life to help with understanding purpose. 
2. Began reading creation stories. 
Due Tuesday 2/3/09 = Signed syllabus, binder, and notebook. 
 
Tuesday 2/3/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Identify aspects of Greek life to help with understanding purpose. 
2. Read "The Rule of Uranus." 
3. Filled out Family Tree and Chart to practice Determining Importance, monitoring comprehension, and Inference. 
 
Wednesday 2/4/09 
WRITTEN HOMEWORK due tomorrow 2/5/009 
What we did during class: 
1. Reviewed "The Rule of Uranus." 
2. Independently read the "Rule of Cronus." 
3. Reviewed those notes. 
4. As a class we read "The War between the Titans and Gods." 
 
HW- Due tomorrow: 
1. Read "The Rule of Zeus." 
2. Fill out Inference Chart for the story. 
              This worksheet is on file # 2 
3. Expect a quiz tomorrow. 
 
Thursday 2/5/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Took Zeus quiz and Typhon assessment 
2. Think about research for Greek Figure 
 
Friday 2/6/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Started to read "Palace" - will finish on Monday 
2. Think about research for Greek Figure 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Monday 2/9/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Finshed "Palace" -  
          We wll finish the chart tomorrow. 
2. We are in the middle of reading "Tartarus" 
          We will finish map and values tomorrow. 
3. Think about research for Greek Figure 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
 
Tuesday 2/10/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK (Unless you need to finish Palace chart and Tartarus word splash and map) 
What we did during class: 
1. Finshed "Palace" and "Tartarus" - I collected the map and chart. 
2. Lit Circles with stories # 6-15 
3. We started Greek Roots 
                We will deveolop strategies for List one 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09 
5. Think about research for Greek Figure 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  Presentations will begin 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Wednesday 2/11/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK (Unless you need to finish Palace chart and Tartarus word splash and map) 
What we did during class: 
1. Lit Circles with stories # 6-15 
2. We started Greek Roots 
                We deveoloped flash cards 
                Greek Roots list is file #9 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
3. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09 
4. Researched for 45 minutes 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  Presentations will begin 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Thursday 2/12/09 
Homework due tomorrow 2/13/09 
1. Summary sheet for "Prometheus" 
            If you need an extra sheet then it is on file # 10 
What we did during class: 
1. We developed Greek Roots 
                We deveoloped study strategies for flash cards 
                Greek Roots list is file #9 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
3. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09 
4. Researched for 25 minutes 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  Presentations will begin 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Friday 2/14/09 
Homework due Tuesday 2/17/09 
1. Write a sentence for an example of each Greek root(21 roots = 21 sentences) 
            Make sure the sentences are in context, which means they need to hint to what the word means. 
            Greek roots are on file# 9 
2. Study for quiz Tuesday 2/17/09 
            Know definitions and examples 
            Multiple choice and writing sentences 
What we did during class: 
1. We developed Greek Roots 
                We practiced creating sentences so we can apply them in real situations 
                Greek Roots list is file #9 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
3. We practiced writing short answers for "Prometheus" 
                If you were absent and have your book then read "Prometheus" on page 104 
                As you read fill out the chart: File # 10 
                                        Important facts on the left side 
                                        Inferences on the right 
                                        Summary on bottom 
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                I will have hard copies on Tuesday. 
 
Monday 2/16/09 (DAY OFF) 
Homework due Tuesday 2/17/09 
1. Write a sentence for an example of each Greek root(21 roots = 21 sentences) 
            Make sure the sentences are in context, which means they need to hint to what the word means. 
            Greek roots are on file# 9 
2. Study for quiz Tuesday 2/17/09 
            Know definitions and examples 
            Multiple choice and writing sentences. 
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                I will have hard copies on Tuesday. 
 
Tuesday 2/17/09  
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
1. Vocabulary: List 2 quiz will be Tuesday 2/24/09. 
2. We finished "Pandora" 
3. Mythology Research project is due Friday 2/20/09. 
                I will be checking Notes tomorrow. 
                Presentations will start Friday      
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                We will work on this in class tomorrow.  
 
 
Wednesday 2/18/09  
Study Guide is DUE TOMORROW 2/19/09 
1. Vocabulary: List 2 quiz will be Tuesday 2/24/09. 
2. We studied 
3. Mythology Research project is due Friday 2/20/09. 
                I will be checking Notes tomorrow. 
                Presentations will start Friday      
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                Due tomorrow 
 
Format = 15 multiple choice, PSSA reading, summary/inference sheet, 4 multiple choice PSSA questions, and 3-5 short answers 
 
Monday 2/23/09 
Vocab Grek Roots Quiz List 2 tomorrow. 
Greek Essay due Wednesday 2/25/09 
            1. Brainstorm and outline is due with essay. 
                            See file #13 and 14 for outlines 
            2. Essay needs to be typed and in MLA format 
 
Tuesday 2/24/09 
WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE TOMMOROW:  
      Greek Essay due Tomorrow 2/25/09 
                    1. Brainstorm and outline is due with essay. 
                                      See file #13 and 14 for outlines 
                    2. Essay needs to be typed and in MLA format 
What we did today 
1. Completed Greek Quiz List 2. 
2. 15 minutes working on essay. 
3. Watched Shakespeare in Love 
                  Worked on questions 
 
Wednesday 2/25/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK    
What we did today 
1. Finished Watching Shakespeare in Love 
                  Handed in questions (if you were absent, you will do this in class) 
2. Worked on Elizabethan Age Notes 
                  We will finish this tomorrow 
3. Read Shakespeare Biography 
                  Worked on notes after reading 
                  We will finish this tomorrow 
Bring in Mythology text books so I can collect them. 
 
Thursday 2/26/09 
FINISH SHAKESPEARE BIO NOTES: DUE TOMORROW  
What we did today 
1. Finished Elizabethan Age Notes 
                    Kept in Binder              
2. Finished Shakespeare Biography 
                  Worked on notes after reading 
                  This needs to be handed in tomorrow. 
3. took notes on language 
                  will finish tomorrow. 
Bring your acting shoes because we are starting act 1 scene 1 tomorrow 
List 3 Greek Roots quiz is Tuesday 3/3/09 
 
Friday 2/27/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
What we did today 
1. Wrapped up notes on language 
2. Handed out Romeo and Juliet books 
3. Previewed book and explained Post-it assignment for Act 1: 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
                        We will complete act 1 scene 1 in class Monday. 
Bring your acting shoes because we are finishing act 1 scene 1 Monday 
List 3 Greek Roots quiz is Tuesday 3/3/09. 
 
Monday 3/2/09 
SNOW DAY!!!!! 
 
Tuesday 3/3/09 
STUDY FOR QUIZ TOMORROW: NOTHING WRITTEN DUE TOMORROW 
Greek Roots List 3 quiz is Tomorrow 3/4/09 
What we did today 
1. We read Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 1 (1st part) 
                We will finish scene 1 and 2 tomorrow 
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 1 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. We watched part of Zefferelli (1960s) version. 
Bring your acting shoes because we are finishing act 1 scene 1 and 2 Wednesday. 
 
Wednesday 3/4/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did today 
1. We read Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 1 (2nd part) 
                We will finish scene 2-3 tomorrow 
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 1 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. We watched part of West Side Story. 
4. Handed out Group project: 
                      Files # 2, 3, and 4 
                      Think of topics 
                      We will form groups next week. 
 
Thursday 3/5/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did today 
1. We read Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 3 
                We will finish scene 4-5 tomorrow 
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 3 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. Handed out Group project yesterday: 
                      Files # 2, 3, and 4 
                      Think of topics 
                      We will form groups next week. 
 
Friday 3/6/09 
Due Monday 3/9/09 = Summaries and Post-its for Act 1 scenes 4-5 
What we did today 
1. We read (Acted) Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 4-5  
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 4-5 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. We watched part of Baz Lurhmann version (1996). 
4. Handed out Group project: 
                      Files # 2, 3, and 4 
                      Think of topics 
                      We will form groups next week. 
 
Monday 3/9/09 
Due tomorrow 3/10/09: 
Finish reading Act 2 scene 3 
Complete Scene notes for scenes 1-3 in Act 2  
                Scene notes are file #5 
What we did today: 
1. Watched act 1 in 1990s version 
2. Brainstormed and got into groups for Revision project 
                Files # 2, 3, and 4 
3. We acted out Act 2 scenes 1-2. 
 
Tuesday 3/10/09 
Due tomorrow 3/11/09: 
Finish reading Act 2 scenes 4-6 
Complete Scene notes for scenes 4-6 in Act 2  
                Scene notes are file #5 
What we did today: 
1. Took quiz 
2. Reviewed scene 3 
3. Watched Act 2 
4. We acted out Act 2 scene 4. 
 
Wednesday 3/11/09 
Due tomorrow 3/12/09: 
Finish reading Act 3 scene 2 
Complete Visual Notes for scene 2 in Act 3 
                  Visual Story board notes are file #6 
What we did today: 
1. Watched Video Act 2 
2. Reviewed Act 2 
3. Acted out Act 3 scene 1 and completed notes 
 
 
Thursday 3/12/09 
Due tomorrow 3/13/09: 
Finish reading Act 3 scenes 4-5 
Complete Visual Story board Notes for scenes 4-5 in Act 3 
                Visual Story board notes are file #6 
What we did today: 
1. Quiz 
2. Reviewed Act 3 scene 2 
3. Acted out Act 3 scene 3 and completed notes 
 
Friday 3/13/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
What we did today: 
1. Watched Video: Act 3 
2. Worked on project for 45 minutes 
                Project is file # 2,3, and 4 
                Project is due Tuesday 3/24/09 
                You will get 60 more minutes of class time to work on this: 
                                    Wednesday 3/18/09 = 20 minutes 
                                    Friday 3/20/09 = 40 minutes 
3. Showed models of past samples including West Side Story. 
 
Monday 3/16/09 
Due tomorrow 3/17/09: 
Finish reading Act 4 scene 5 (skip pages 205 and 207) 
        Complete notes of your choice and summaries for all of Act 4 
What we did today 
1. Vocabulary 
            Introduced List 1 (File #9) 
            Chart is due Friday 3/20/09 (File #10) 
2. Figurative Language chart 
3. Read act 4 scenes 1-3 
          (skipped scene 4) 
4. Watched movie Act 4 
 
Tuesday 3/17/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
 
What we did today 
1. 1/2 Hour to work on project 
2. Read Act 5 scenes 1-2 
3. Watched movie Act 4 
 
Wednesday 3/18/09 
Act 5 scene 3 is to beread for tomorrow: Notes are optional. 
 
What we did today 
1. Read Act 5 scene 3 
2. Discussion 
 
Thursday 3/19/09 
Vocabulary chart due tomorrow: Quiz tomorrow for List 1 
 
What we did today 
1. Reviewed Act 5 scene 3 
2. Finished Movie 
3. Reviewed vocabulary words. 
 
Friday 3/20/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
 
What we did today 
1. Took vocabulary quiz list 1 
2. 45 minutes on project 
3. worked on study guide. 
                Use notes to fill out guide, which is due Tuesday 3/24/09 
                Study Guide = File #12, and #15. 
 
Monday 3/23/09 
Study Guide is due Tomorrow. 
TEST TOMORROW 3/24/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Worked on Study Guide 
2. Reviewed key points with discussion and review of myth test. 
   
Tuesday 3/24/09 
Project is due tomorrow 3/25/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Test 
 
 
Wednesday 3/25/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Watched projects 
2. Started Essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline.  
 
Thursday 3/26/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Persuasion Prompt 
2. Introduced terminology: logos, ethos, pathos, concession, and refutation. 
3. Brainstormed possible topics for persuasion essay. 
4. Romeo and Juliet Essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline.  
 
Friday 3/27/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Persuasion exercises 
2. Developed terminology: logos, ethos, pathos, concession, and refutation. 
3. Brainstormed possible topics for persuasion essay. 
4. Romeo and Juliet Essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline.  
 
Monday 3/30/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed Rubric for Romeo and Juliet essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline. 
2. RAFT: had to create examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. 
3. Brainstormed for topic of persuasion essay. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
 
Tuesday 3/31/09 
 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed past essays for Romeo and Juliet essay 
2. Worked on essay for 30 minutes 
            Due tomorrow, Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline. 
3. Outline and research for Persuasion. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
 
Wednesday 4/1/09  
1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
Vocabulary quiz is Friday 4/3/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed last group of Vocabulary words. 
              Chart and quiz is due Friday 4/3/09 
2. Worked on Persuasion essay for 40 minutes 
            Outline and research for Persuasion. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
3. Independent reading assignment is due 5/8/09 
            File #12 
 
Thursday 4/2/09  
1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
Vocabulary quiz is Friday 4/3/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed Vocabulary words. 
              Chart and quiz is due Friday 4/3/09 
2. Went over to the library to find a book and everyone picked a book to read. 
              We need a book approved by tomorrow 4/3/09. 
3. Worked on Persuasion essay for 30 minutes 
            Outline and research for Persuasion. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
3. Independent reading assignment is due 5/8/09 
            File #12 
 
Friday 4/3/09  
Next persuasion draft due Friday 4/17/09 
 
What we did Today 
1. Took Vocabulary quiz 
2. Read independent reading book for 20 minutes. 
              Double entry journals and book talk due 5/8/09 
              File #12 
3. Colected persuasion rough draft 
              Next draft due Friday 4/17/09 
 
WELCOME BACK 
Tuesday 4/14/09 
2nd Persuasion rough draft is due Friday 4/17/09 
Persuasion quiz is Thursday 4/16/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Peer Response/assessment of rough drafts 
2. Reviewed terminology 
 
Wednesday 4/15/09 
2nd Persuasion rough draft is due Friday 4/17/09 
Persuasion quiz is tomorrow 4/16/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Read independently for 30 minutes 
2. Reviewed terminology 
3. Began revising with teacher conferences 
 
Thursday 4/16/09 
2nd Persuasion rough draft is due tomorrow 4/17/09 
 
What we did Today 
1. Took quiz 
2. Continued revising with teacher conferences 
 
Friday 4/17/09 
Final Persuasion rough draft is due Tuesday 4/21/09. 
            Assignment intructions = file # 18 
In class persuasive assessment is due Monday 4/20/09. 
Persuasion speeches will start Wednesday 4/22/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Completed Peer response for persuasion 2nd draft. 
2. Worked on speech organization. 
3. We reviewed speech assignment 
              Instructions and Rubric = File # 20 
 
Monday 4/20/09 
Final Persuasion rough draft is due Tuesday 4/21/09. 
            Assignment intructions = file # 18 
Persuasion speeches will start Wednesday 4/22/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Completed In class response. 
2. Worked on speech organization and final revision. 
3. We reviewed speech assignment 
              Instructions and Rubric = File # 20 
 
Tuesday 4/21/09 
Persuasion speeches will start Wednesday 4/22/09. 
 
What we did Today. 
1. Collected Persuasion essays 
2. Introduced satire 
                  Watched pieces of Shrek 
                  Started with political cartoons 
3. We reviewed speech assignment 
              Instructions and Rubric = File # 20 
 
Wednesday 4/22/09 
Persuasion speeches will continue to tomorrow 4/23/09 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed satire definition and techniques. 
2. Practiced identifying techniques and what was being satarized from political cartoons. 
              More political cartoons are underneath LINKS below. 
 
Thursday 4/23/09 
Persuasion speeches will continue to tomorrow 4/24/09 
Finish Research sheet on Jonathan Swift for tomorrow 4/24/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed satire definition and techniques. 
2. Practiced identifying techniques and what was being satarized from political cartoons. 
              More political cartoons are underneath LINKS below. 
3. Read "Harrison Bergeron" and started reading "A Modest Proposal. 
 
 
Friday 4/24/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
Continue Independent reading 
 
What we did Today 
1. Read for 20 minutes 
2. Presented Persuasion speeches 
            We will finish speeches starting next Wednesday 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Began reading "A Modest Proposal" 
            We will finish this together next week. 
 
Monday 4/27/09 
Satire Topics due Thursday 4/30/09. 
"A Modest Proposal"  
          Read and complete monitoring comprehension activity of your choice by Thursday 4/30/09. 
Continue Independent reading 
          Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Wednesday 4/29/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Introduced satire project 
2. Brainstormed topics. 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Continued reading "A Modest Proposal" 
            We will work on this Wednesday, but it is due Thursday. 
 
Monday 4/27/09 
Satire Topics due Thursday 4/30/09. 
"A Modest Proposal"  
          Read and complete monitoring comprehension activity of your choice by Thursday 4/30/09. 
Continue Independent reading 
          Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Wednesday 4/29/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Introduced satire project 
2. Brainstormed topics. 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Continued reading "A Modest Proposal" 
            We will work on this Wednesday, but it is due Thursday. 
 
 
Tuesday 4/28/09 
Satire Topics due Thursday 4/30/09. 
"A Modest Proposal"  
          Read and complete monitoring comprehension activity of your choice by Thursday 4/30/09. 
Continue Independent reading 
          Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Wednesday 4/29/09. 
 
What we did Today 
MAPS 
1. developed satire project 
2. Started to Brainstorm chosen topics and come up with ideas. 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Continued reading "A Modest Proposal" 
            We will work on this Wednesday, but it is due Thursday. 
 
Wednesday 4/29/09 
Satire Topics due Thursday 4/30/09. 
"A Modest Proposal"  
          Read and complete monitoring comprehension activity of your choice by Thursday 4/30/09. 
Continue Independent reading 
          Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Thursday 4/29/09. 
 
What we did Today 
MAPS 
1. developed satire project 
2. Started to Brainstorm chosen topics and come up with ideas. 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Continued reading "A Modest Proposal" 
5. Started Lord of the Flies, LOTF, activating prior knowledge activity. 
           
Thursday 4/30/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Friday 5/1/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. "A Modest Proposal" quiz 
2. Handed in satire topics sheet and developed satire project 
3. Developed Lord of the Flies, LOTF, activating prior knowledge activity 
 
 
Friday 5/1/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. MAPS 
2. Finished prior knowledge activity. 
3. Reviewed diaries assignment. 
 
Monday 5/4/09 
Finish reading Ch. 1- possible quiz. 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 1 in LOTF 
2. Reviewed model of diaries 
 
Tuesday 5/5/09 
Finish reading Ch. 2- possible quiz. 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 2 in LOTF 
2. Created map of island. 
 
Wednesday 5/6/09 
Finish reading Ch. 3- possible quiz. 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
Satire Final copy is due Friday 5/8/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 3 in LOTF 
2. Reviewed rough drafts of satires. 
 
Thursday 5/7/09 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
Satire Final copy is due Friday 5/8/09 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 4 in LOTF 
2. 30 minutes independent work on book talks and satire. 
 
Friday 5/7/09 
Due MONDAY 5/11/09: Read the rest of Ch. 5 (86-94): Possible quiz. 
Due Monday 5/11/09: Vocabluary chart for list 3: File #18 
                  Quiz on Monday 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Monday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book Talks (30 minutes)  
2. Vocabulary review.  
3. Read Ch. 5 in LOTF (We read to page 86) 
 
Monday 5/11/09 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Tuesday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Vocabulary Quiz List 3  
2. Read Ch. 6 in LOTF  
 
Tuesday 5/12/09 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Tuesday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 7 in LOTF  
3. Worked on diaries 
 
Wednesday 5/13/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Thursday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 8 in LOTF 
 
Thursday 5/14/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Thursday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 9 in LOTF 
 
Friday 5/15/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Thursday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 10 in LOTF 
 
Monday 5/18/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
LOTF test is Wednesday 5/20/09. 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Getting ready for essay. 
2. Vocab list 4 words 1-5 review. 
2. Read Ch. 11 in LOTF: Piggy has died. 
 
Tuesday 5/19/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
LOTF test is Wednesday 5/20/09. 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Getting ready for essay. 
2. Vocab list 4 words 6-10 review. 
2. Read Ch. 12 in LOTF: We're saved. 
 
Wednesday 5/20/09 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
LOTF essay is due Wednesday 5/27/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. LOTF Test. 
2. Worked on essay. 
 
Thursday 5/21/09 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
LOTF essay is due Wednesday 5/27/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. worked on LOTF essay. 
2. Defined Enlightenment and Romanticism. 
 
Friday 5/22/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMWEORK DUE TUESDAY 
LOTF essay is due Wednesday 5/27/09. 
          File #17 has the instructions. 
 
What we did today 
1. Vocab list 4 quiz 
2. Reviewed Enlightenment and Romanticism. 
3. Analyzed "Human Life" poem by Samuel Coleridge. 
                File # 16 is the set of questions we used to analyze a poem. 
                Those who were absent will do this on Tuesday. 
 
Monday 5/25/09 
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 
 
Tuesday 5/26/09 
LOTF essay is due tomorrow 5/27/09. 
          File #17 has the instructions. 
 
What we did today 
1. Analyzed a poet and poem from the romantic period. 
 
Wednesday 5/27/09 
Be prepared to give presentations of romanticism tomorrow 5/28/09. 
 
What we did today 
I was at a workshop today. 
1. We completed multiple choice questions for PSSA practice on two romantic poems. 
2. We analyzed one of those poems, "Tyger." 
3. If finished you began scavenger hunt for A Raisin in the Sun. 
 
Thursday 5/28/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
 
What we did today 
1. Group analysis of romantic poets. 
2. Preview of Raisin in the Sun 
 
Friday 5/29/09 
Scavenger Hunt is due Monday 6/1/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Scavenger Hunt. 
2. Book walk of Raisin in the Sun 
3. Anticipation Guide. 
 
Monday 6/1/09 
Read Raisin Act 1 scene 1 to page 35 and finish scene notes for tomorrow 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due Friday 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is Friday 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Started vocabulary list 5. 
2. Finished preview. 
3. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 1 scene 1. 
4. Anticipation Guide. 
 
Tuesday 6/2/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 1 scene 2 for tomorrow 6/3/09 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due Friday 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is Friday 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Reviewed #s 6-10 for vocabulary list 5. 
2. Took quiz of Act 1 scene 1 and reviewed themes. 
3. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 1 scene 2. 
              Finished it. 
 
Wendesday 6/3/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due Friday 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is Friday 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today. 
1. Took quiz for act 1 scene 2 
2. Movie Act 1 scene 1  
 
Thursday 6/4/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 2 scenes 1 and 2 for tomorrow 6/5/09 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due tomorrow 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is tomorrow 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Reviewed #s 10-15 for vocabulary list 5. 
2. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 1 scene 2. 
              Finished it. 
3. Reviewed play characteristics. 
 
Friday 6/5/09 
Finish reading Act 2 scene 3 (92-103) for Monday 6/8/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 2 scene 3 for Monday 6/8/09 
Come up with topic ideas for narrative, which is due Friday 6/12/09.  
 
 
What we did today 
1. Vocab quiz list 5 
2. Act 2 scenes 1 and 2 quiz 
3. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 2 scene 3. 
 
Monday 6/8/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 3 for Tuesday 6/9/09 
Come up with topic ideas for narrative, which is due Friday 6/12/09.  
 
 
What we did today 
1. Quiz act 2 scene 3 
2. Read act 3 
3. Worked on narative. 
 
Tuesday 6/9/09 
Finish Raisin Study Guide: File #7 
Test is tomorrow 6/10/09. 
Come up with topic ideas for narrative, which is due Friday 6/12/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. worked on study guide. 
2. watched movie 
3. reviewed short answers. 
 
Wendesday 6/10/09 
Final Exam study guide frame is on file #17. 
Play is due Friday 6/12/09 
Portfolio selections and letter is due Monday 6/15/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Test. 
2. worked on study guide frame. 
3. worked on play 
4. worked on portfolio. 
 
Thursday 6/11/09 
Final Exam study guide frame is on file #17. 
Play is due Friday 6/12/09 
Portfolio selections and letter is due Monday 6/15/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Study Guide 
2. old tests 
3. worked on play 
4. worked on portfolio. 
 
Friday 6/12/09 
Final Exam study guide frame is on file #17. 
Jeopardy Power Points are files # 8 and # 9. 
Portfolio selections and letter is due Monday 6/15/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Study Guide 
2. old tests 
3. Jeopardy 
4. worked on portfolio. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Block 2 LA 9 
 
Thursday 1/29/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Introduced class 
2. Diagnostic testing 
Due Tuesday 2/3/09 = Signed syllabus, binder, and notebook. 
 
Friday 1/30/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Defined mythology 
2. Identify aspects of Greek life to help with understanding purpose. 
Due Tuesday 2/3/09 = Signed syllabus, binder, and notebook. 
 
Monday 2/2/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Identify aspects of Greek life to help with understanding purpose. 
2. Began reading creation stories. 
Due Tuesday 2/3/09 = Signed syllabus, binder, and notebook. 
 
Tuesday 2/3/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Identify aspects of Greek life to help with understanding purpose. 
2. Read "The Rule of Uranus." 
3. Filled out Family Tree and Chart to practice Determining Importance, monitoring comprehension, and Inference. 
 
Wednesday 2/4/09 
WRITTEN HOMEWORK due tomorrow 2/5/009 
What we did during class: 
1. Reviewed "The Rule of Uranus." 
2. Independently read the "Rule of Cronus." 
3. Reviewed those notes. 
4. As a class we read "The War between the Titans and Gods." 
 
HW- Due tomorrow: 
1. Read "The Rule of Zeus." 
2. Fill out Inference Chart for the story. 
              This worksheet is on file # 2 
3. Expect a quiz tomorrow. 
 
Friday 2/6/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Started to read "Palace" - will finish on Monday 
2. Think about research for Greek Figure 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Monday 2/9/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did during class: 
1. Finshed "Palace" -  
          We wll finish the chart tomorrow. 
2. We are in the middle of reading "Tartarus" 
          We will finish map and values tomorrow. 
3. Think about research for Greek Figure 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Tuesday 2/10/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK (Unless you need to finish Palace chart and Tartarus word splash and map) 
What we did during class: 
1. Finshed "Palace" and "Tartarus" - I collected the map and chart. 
2. Lit Circles with stories # 6-15 
3. We started Greek Roots 
                We will deveolop strategies for List one 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09 
5. Think about research for Greek Figure 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  Presentations will begin 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Wednesday 2/11/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK (Unless you need to finish Palace chart and Tartarus word splash and map) 
What we did during class: 
1. Lit Circles with stories # 6-15 
2. We started Greek Roots 
                We deveoloped flash cards 
                Greek Roots list is file #9 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
3. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09 
4. Researched for 45 minutes 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  Presentations will begin 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Thursday 2/12/09 
Homework due tomorrow 2/13/09 
1. Summary sheet for "Prometheus" 
            If you need an extra sheet then it is on file # 10 
What we did during class: 
1. We developed Greek Roots 
                We deveoloped study strategies for flash cards 
                Greek Roots list is file #9 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
3. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09 
4. Researched for 25 minutes 
                  Project is due Friday 2/20/09 
                  Presentations will begin 2/20/09 
                  File #s 3,4, and 6 
 
Friday 2/14/09 
Homework due Tuesday 2/17/09 
1. Write a sentence for an example of each Greek root(21 roots = 21 sentences) 
            Make sure the sentences are in context, which means they need to hint to what the word means. 
            Greek roots are on file# 9 
2. Study for quiz Tuesday 2/17/09 
            Know definitions and examples 
            Multiple choice and writing sentences 
What we did during class: 
1. We developed Greek Roots 
                We practiced creating sentences so we can apply them in real situations 
                Greek Roots list is file #9 
                Quiz is Tuesday 2/17/09 
3. We practiced writing short answers for "Prometheus" 
                If you were absent and have your book then read "Prometheus" on page 104 
                As you read fill out the chart: File # 10 
                                        Important facts on the left side 
                                        Inferences on the right 
                                        Summary on bottom 
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                I will have hard copies on Tuesday. 
 
Monday 2/16/09 (DAY OFF) 
Homework due Tuesday 2/17/09 
1. Write a sentence for an example of each Greek root(21 roots = 21 sentences) 
            Make sure the sentences are in context, which means they need to hint to what the word means. 
            Greek roots are on file# 9 
2. Study for quiz Tuesday 2/17/09 
            Know definitions and examples 
            Multiple choice and writing sentences. 
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                I will have hard copies on Tuesday 
 
Tuesday 2/17/09  
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
1. Vocabulary: List 2 quiz will be Tuesday 2/24/09. 
2. We finished "Pandora" 
3. Mythology Research project is due Friday 2/20/09. 
                I will be checking Notes tomorrow. 
                Presentations will start Friday      
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                We will work on this in class tomorrow.  
 
 
Wednesday 2/18/09  
Study Guide is DUE TOMORROW 2/19/09 
1. Vocabulary: List 2 quiz will be Tuesday 2/24/09. 
2. We studied 
3. Mythology Research project is due Friday 2/20/09. 
                I will be checking Notes tomorrow. 
                Presentations will start Friday      
4. Test for Greek Mythology is Thursday 2/19/09. 
                Study Guide is on file #12. 
                You may start to fill this out. 
                Due tomorrow 
 
Format = 15 multiple choice, PSSA reading, summary/inference sheet, 4 multiple choice PSSA questions, and 3-5 short answers 
 
Monday 2/23/09 
Vocab Grek Roots Quiz List 2 tomorrow. 
Greek Essay due Wednesday 2/25/09 
            1. Brainstorm and outline is due with essay. 
                            See file #13 and 14 for outlines 
            2. Essay needs to be typed and in MLA format 
 
Tuesday 2/24/09 
WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE TOMMOROW:  
      Greek Essay due Tomorrow 2/25/09 
                    1. Brainstorm and outline is due with essay. 
                                      See file #13 and 14 for outlines 
                    2. Essay needs to be typed and in MLA format 
What we did today 
1. Completed Greek Quiz List 2. 
2. 15 minutes working on essay. 
3. Watched Shakespeare in Love 
                  Worked on questions 
 
 
Wednesday 2/25/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK    
What we did today 
1. Finished Watching Shakespeare in Love 
                  Handed in questions (if you were absent, you will do this in class) 
2. Worked on Elizabethan Age Notes 
                  We will finish this tomorrow 
3. Read Shakespeare Biography 
                  Worked on notes after reading 
                  We will finish this tomorrow 
Bring in Mythology text books so I can collect them. 
 
 
Thursday 2/26/09 
FINISH SHAKESPEARE BIO NOTES: DUE TOMORROW  
What we did today 
1. Finished Elizabethan Age Notes 
                    Kept in Binder              
2. Finished Shakespeare Biography 
                  Worked on notes after reading 
                  This needs to be handed in tomorrow. 
3. took notes on language 
                  will finish tomorrow. 
Bring your acting shoes because we are starting act 1 scene 1 tomorrow 
List 3 Greek Roots quiz is Tuesday 3/3/09 
 
Friday 2/27/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
What we did today 
1. Wrapped up notes on language 
2. Handed out Romeo and Juliet books 
3. Previewed book and explained Post-it assignment for Act 1: 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
                        We will complete act 1 scene 1 in class Monday. 
Bring your acting shoes because we are finishing act 1 scene 1 Monday 
List 3 Greek Roots quiz is Tuesday 3/3/09. 
 
Tuesday 3/3/09 
STUDY FOR QUIZ TOMORROW: NOTHING WRITTEN DUE TOMORROW 
Greek Roots List 3 quiz is Tomorrow 3/4/09 
What we did today 
1. We read Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 1 (1st part) 
                We will finish scene 1 and 2 tomorrow 
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 1 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. We watched part of Zefferelli (1960s) version. 
Bring your acting shoes because we are finishing act 1 scene 1 and 2 Wednesday. 
 
Wednesday 3/4/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
What we did today 
1. We read Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 1 (2nd part) 
                We will finish scene 2-3 tomorrow 
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 1 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. We watched part of West Side Story. 
4. Handed out Group project: 
                      Files # 2, 3, and 4 
                      Think of topics 
                      We will form groups next week. 
 
Thursday 3/5/09 
Summaries for Act 1 scenes 2-3 due tomorrow with post-its 
What we did today 
1. We read Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 3 
                We will finish scene 4-5 tomorrow 
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 3 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. Handed out Group project yesterday: 
                      Files # 2, 3, and 4 
                      Think of topics 
                      We will form groups next week. 
 
Friday 3/6/09 
Due Monday 3/9/09 = Summaries and Post-its for Act 1 scenes 4-5 
What we did today 
1. We read (Acted) Romeo and Juliet Act 1 scene 4-5  
2. We completed post-it notes for scene 4-5 
                        Handouts are on files:17,18,19. 
3. We watched part of Baz Lurhmann version (1996). 
4. Handed out Group project: 
                      Files # 2, 3, and 4 
                      Think of topics 
                      We will form groups next week. 
 
Monday 3/9/09 
Due tomorrow 3/10/09: 
Finish reading Act 2 scene 3 
Complete Scene notes for scenes 1-3 in Act 2  
                Scene notes are file #5 
What we did today: 
1. Watched act 1 in 1990s version 
2. Brainstormed and got into groups for Revision project 
                Files # 2, 3, and 4 
3. We acted out Act 2 scenes 1-2. 
 
Tuesday 3/10/09 
Due tomorrow 3/11/09: 
Finish reading Act 2 scenes 4-6 
Complete Scene notes for scenes 4-6 in Act 2  
                Scene notes are file #5 
What we did today: 
1. Took quiz 
2. Reviewed scene 3 
3. We acted out Act 2 scene 4. 
 
Wednesday 3/11/09 
Due tomorrow 3/12/09: 
Finish reading Act 3 scene 2 
Complete Visual Story board Notes for scene 2 in Act 3 
                Visual Story board notes are file #6 
What we did today: 
1. Watched Video Act 2 
2. Reviewed Act 2 
3. Acted out Act 3 scene 1 and completed notes 
 
Thursday 3/12/09 
Due tomorrow 3/13/09: 
Finish reading Act 3 scenes 4-5 
Complete Visual Story board Notes for scenes 4-5 in Act 3 
                Visual Story board notes are file #6 
What we did today: 
1. Quiz 
2. Reviewed Act 3 scene 2 
3. Acted out Act 3 scene 3 and completed notes 
 
Friday 3/13/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
What we did today: 
1. Watched Video: Act 3 
2. Worked on project for 45 minutes 
                Project is file # 2,3, and 4 
                Project is due Tuesday 3/24/09 
                You will get 60 more minutes of class time to work on this: 
                                    Wednesday 3/18/09 = 20 minutes 
                                    Friday 3/20/09 = 40 minutes 
3. Showed models of past samples including West Side Story. 
 
Monday 3/16/09 
Due tomorrow 3/17/09: 
Finish reading Act 4 scene 5 (skip pages 205 and 207) 
        Complete notes of your choice and summaries for all of Act 4 
What we did today 
1. Vocabulary 
            Introduced List 1 (File #9) 
            Chart is due Friday 3/20/09 (File #10) 
2. Figurative Language chart 
3. Read act 4 scenes 1-3 
          (skipped scene 4) 
4. Watched movie Act 4 
 
Tuesday 3/17/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
 
What we did today 
1. Read Act 5 scenes 1-2 
 
Wednesday 3/18/09 
Act 5 scene 3 is to beread for tomorrow: Notes are optional. 
 
What we did today 
1. Read Act 5 scene 3 
2. Discussion  
3. 1/2 hour to work on project 
 
Thursday 3/19/09 
Vocabulary chart due tomorrow: Quiz tomorrow for List 1 
 
What we did today 
1. Reviewed Act 5 scene 3 
2. Finished Movie 
3. Reviewed vocabulary words. 
 
Friday 3/20/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
 
What we did today 
1. Took vocabulary quiz list 1 
2. 45 minutes on project 
3. worked on study guide. 
                Use notes to fill out guide, which is due Tuesday 3/24/09 
                Study Guide = File #12, and #15. 
 
Monday 3/23/09 
Study Guide is due Tomorrow. 
TEST TOMORROW 3/24/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Worked on Study Guide 
2. Reviewed key points with discussion and review of myth test. 
 
Tuesday 3/24/09 
Project is due tomorrow 3/25/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Test 
 
 
Wednesday 3/25/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Watched projects 
2. Started Essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline.  
 
Thursday 3/26/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Persuasion Prompt 
2. Introduced terminology: logos, ethos, pathos, concession, and refutation. 
3. Brainstormed possible topics for persuasion essay. 
4. Romeo and Juliet Essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline.  
 
 
Friday 3/27/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Persuasion exercises 
2. Developed terminology: logos, ethos, pathos, concession, and refutation. 
3. Brainstormed possible topics for persuasion essay. 
4. Romeo and Juliet Essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline.  
 
Monday 3/30/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed Rubric for Romeo and Juliet essay 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline. 
2. RAFT: had to create examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. 
3. Brainstormed for topic of persuasion essay. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
 
Tuesday 3/31/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed past essays for Romeo and Juliet essay 
2. Worked on essay for 30 minutes 
            Due next Wednesday 4/1/09 with brainstorm and outline. 
3. Outline and research for Persuasion. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
 
Wednesday 4/1/09  
1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
Vocabulary quiz is Friday 4/3/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed last group of Vocabulary words. 
              Chart and quiz is due Friday 4/3/09 
2. Worked on Persuasion essay for 40 minutes 
            Outline and research for Persuasion. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
3. Independent reading assignment is due 5/8/09 
            File #12 
 
Thursday 4/2/09  
1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
Vocabulary quiz is Friday 4/3/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed Vocabulary words. 
              Chart and quiz is due Friday 4/3/09 
2. Went over to the library to find a book and everyone picked a book to read. 
              We need a book approved by tomorrow 4/3/09. 
3. Worked on Persuasion essay for 30 minutes 
            Outline and research for Persuasion. 
            1st draft of persuasion essay is due Friday 4/3/09. 
3. Independent reading assignment is due 5/8/09 
            File #12 
 
Friday 4/3/09  
Next persuasion draft due Friday 4/24/09 
 
What we did Today 
1. Took Vocabulary quiz 
2. Read independent reading book for 20 minutes. 
              Double entry journals and book talk due 5/8/09 
              File #12 
3. Colected persuasion rough draft 
              Next draft due Friday 4/17/09 
 
WELCOME BACK 
Tuesday 4/14/09 
2nd Persuasion rough draft is due Friday 4/17/09 
Persuasion quiz is Thursday 4/16/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Peer Response/assessment of rough drafts 
2. Reviewed terminology 
 
Wednesday 4/15/09 
2nd Persuasion rough draft is due Friday 4/17/09 
Persuasion quiz is tomorrow 4/16/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Read independently for 30 minutes 
2. Reviewed terminology 
3. Began revising with teacher conferences 
 
Thursday 4/16/09 
2nd Persuasion rough draft is due tomorrow 4/17/09 
 
What we did Today 
1. Took quiz 
2. Continued revising with teacher conferences 
 
Friday 4/17/09 
Final Persuasion rough draft is due Tuesday 4/21/09. 
            Assignment intructions = file # 18 
In class persuasive assessment is due Monday 4/20/09. 
Persuasion speeches will start Wednesday 4/22/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Completed Peer response for persuasion 2nd draft. 
2. Worked on speech organization. 
3. We reviewed speech assignment 
              Instructions and Rubric = File # 20 
 
Monday 4/20/09 
Final Persuasion rough draft is due Tuesday 4/21/09. 
            Assignment intructions = file # 18 
Persuasion speeches will start Wednesday 4/22/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Completed In class response. 
2. Worked on speech organization and final revision. 
3. We reviewed speech assignment 
              Instructions and Rubric = File # 20 
 
Tuesday 4/21/09 
Persuasion speeches will start Wednesday 4/22/09. 
 
What we did Today. 
1. Collected Persuasion essays 
2. Introduced satire 
                  Watched pieces of Shrek 
                  Started with political cartoons 
3. We reviewed speech assignment 
              Instructions and Rubric = File # 20 
 
Wednesday 4/22/09 
Persuasion speeches will continue to tomorrow 4/23/09 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed satire definition and techniques. 
2. Practiced identifying techniques and what was being satarized from political cartoons. 
              More political cartoons are underneath LINKS below. 
 
Thursday 4/23/09 
Persuasion speeches will continue to tomorrow 4/24/09 
Finish Research sheet on Jonathan Swift for tomorrow 4/24/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. Reviewed satire definition and techniques. 
2. Practiced identifying techniques and what was being satarized from political cartoons. 
              More political cartoons are underneath LINKS below. 
3. Read "Harrison Bergeron" and started reading "A Modest Proposal. 
 
Friday 4/24/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 
Continue Independent reading 
 
What we did Today 
1. Read for 20 minutes 
2. Presented Persuasion speeches 
            We will finish speeches starting next Wednesday 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Began reading "A Modest Proposal" 
            We will finish this together next week. 
 
Monday 4/27/09 
Satire Topics due Thursday 4/30/09. 
"A Modest Proposal"  
          Read and complete monitoring comprehension activity of your choice by Thursday 4/30/09. 
Continue Independent reading 
          Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Wednesday 4/29/09. 
 
What we did Today 
MAPS 
1. Introduced satire project 
2. Brainstormed topics. 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Continued reading "A Modest Proposal" 
            We will work on this Wednesday, but it is due Thursday. 
 
Tuesday 4/28/09 
Satire Topics due Thursday 4/30/09. 
"A Modest Proposal"  
          Read and complete monitoring comprehension activity of your choice by Thursday 4/30/09. 
Continue Independent reading 
          Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Wednesday 4/29/09. 
 
What we did Today 
MAPS 
1. developed satire project 
2. Started to Brainstorm chosen topics and come up with ideas. 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Continued reading "A Modest Proposal" 
            We will work on this Wednesday, but it is due Thursday. 
 
Wednesday 4/29/09 
Satire Topics due Thursday 4/30/09. 
"A Modest Proposal"  
          Read and complete monitoring comprehension activity of your choice by Thursday 4/30/09. 
Continue Independent reading 
          Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Thursday 4/29/09. 
 
What we did Today 
MAPS 
1. developed satire project 
2. Started to Brainstorm chosen topics and come up with ideas. 
3. Reviewed reading strategies 
4. Continued reading "A Modest Proposal" 
5. Started Lord of the Flies, LOTF, activating prior knowledge activity. 
 
Thursday 4/30/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Friday 5/1/09. 
 
What we did Today 
1. "A Modest Proposal" quiz 
2. Handed in satire topics sheet and developed satire project 
3. Developed Lord of the Flies, LOTF, activating prior knowledge activity 
 
Friday 5/1/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Read beginning of Ch. 1 in LOTF 
2. Finished prior knowledge activity. 
3. Reviewed diaries assignment. 
 
Monday 5/4/09 
Finish reading Ch. 1- possible quiz. 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 1 in LOTF 
2. Reviewed model of diaries 
3. Started writing diaries 
 
Tuesday 5/5/09 
Finish reading Ch. 2- possible quiz. 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 2 in LOTF 
2. Created map of island. 
 
Wednesday 5/6/09 
Finish reading Ch. 3- possible quiz. 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
We will finish speeches starting Tuesday 5/5/09. 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
Satire Final copy is due Friday 5/8/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 3 in LOTF 
2. Reviewed rough drafts of satires. 
 
Thursday 5/7/09 
Independent reading assignment Due May 8,2009. 
Satire Final copy is due Friday 5/8/09 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. Read Ch. 4 in LOTF 
2. 30 minutes independent work on book talks and satire. 
 
Friday 5/7/09 
Due MONDAY 5/11/09: Read the rest of Ch. 5 (84-94): Possible quiz. 
Due Monday 5/11/09: Vocabluary chart for list 3: File #18 
                  Quiz on Monday 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Monday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book Talks (30 minutes)  
2. Vocabulary review.  
3. Read Ch. 5 in LOTF (We read to page 84-94) Middle of page 84. 
 
Monday 5/11/09 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Tuesday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Vocabulary Quiz List 3  
2. Read Ch. 6 in LOTF  
 
Tuesday 5/12/09 
LOTF Diaries 1-6 are due Wednesday 5/13/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Tuesday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 7 in LOTF  
3. Worked on diaries 
 
Wednesday 5/13/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Thursday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 8 in LOTF 
 
Thursday 5/14/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Thursday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 9 in LOTF 
 
Friday 5/15/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
If you did not give your independent reading speech, you will give it Thursday. 
 
What we did today 
1. Book talks (30 minutes)  
2. Read Ch. 10 in LOTF 
 
Monday 5/18/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
LOTF test is Wednesday 5/20/09. 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Getting ready for essay. 
2. Vocab list 4 words 1-5 review. 
2. Read Ch. 11 in LOTF: Piggy has died. 
 
Tuesday 5/19/09 
LOTF Diaries 7-12 are due Wednesday 5/20/09.  
LOTF test is Wednesday 5/20/09. 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
 
What we did today 
1. Getting ready for essay. 
2. Vocab list 4 words 6-10 review. 
2. Read Ch. 12 in LOTF: We're saved. 
 
Wednesday 5/20/09 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
LOTF essay is due Wednesday 5/27/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. LOTF Test. 
2. Worked on essay. 
 
Thursday 5/21/09 
Vocabulary list 4 chart is due Friday 5/22/09. 
Vocab quiz is Friday 5/22/09 
LOTF essay is due Wednesday 5/27/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. worked on LOTF essay. 
2. Defined Enlightenment and Romanticism. 
 
Friday 5/22/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMWEORK DUE TUESDAY 
LOTF essay is due Wednesday 5/27/09. 
          File #17 has the instructions. 
 
What we did today 
1. Vocab list 4 quiz 
2. Reviewed Enlightenment and Romanticism. 
3. Analyzed "Human Life" poem by Samuel Coleridge. 
                File # 16 is the set of questions we used to analyze a poem. 
                Those who were absent will do this on Tuesday. 
 
Monday 5/25/09 
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 
 
Tuesday 5/26/09 
LOTF essay is due tomorrow 5/27/09. 
          File #17 has the instructions. 
 
What we did today 
1. Analyzed a poet and poem from the romantic period. 
 
Wednesday 5/27/09 
Be prepared to give presentations of romanticism tomorrow 5/28/09. 
 
What we did today 
I was at a workshop today. 
1. We completed multiple choice questions for PSSA practice on two romantic poems. 
2. We analyzed one of those poems, "Tyger." 
3. If finished you began scavenger hunt for A Raisin in the Sun. 
 
Thursday 5/28/09 
NO HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW 
 
What we did today 
1. Group analysis of romantic poets. 
2. Preview of Raisin in the Sun 
 
Friday 5/29/09 
Scavenger Hunt is due Monday 6/1/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Scavenger Hunt. 
2. Book walk of Raisin in the Sun 
3. Anticipation Guide. 
 
 
Monday 6/1/09 
Read Raisin Act 1 scene 1 to page 35 and finish scene notes for tomorrow 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due Friday 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is Friday 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Started vocabulary list 5. 
2. Finished preview. 
3. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 1 scene 1. 
4. Anticipation Guide. 
 
Tuesday 6/2/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 1 scene 2 for tomorrow 6/3/09 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due Friday 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is Friday 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Reviewed #s 6-10 for vocabulary list 5. 
2. Took quiz of Act 1 scene 1 and reviewed themes. 
3. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 1 scene 2. 
              Finished it. 
 
Wendesday 6/3/09 
NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due Friday 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is Friday 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today. 
1. Took quiz for act 1 scene 2 
2. Movie Act 1 scene 1  
 
Thursday 6/4/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 2 scenes 1 and 2 for tomorrow 6/5/09 
Vocab chart for list 5 is due tomorrow 6/5/09.  
Vocabulary quiz for list 5 is tomorrow 6/5/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Reviewed #s 10-15 for vocabulary list 5. 
2. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 1 scene 2. 
              Finished it. 
3. Reviewed play characteristics. 
 
 
Friday 6/5/09 
Finish reading Act 2 scene 3 (92-103) for Monday 6/8/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 2 scene 3 for Monday 6/8/09 
Come up with topic ideas for narrative, which is due Friday 6/12/09.  
 
 
What we did today 
1. Vocab quiz list 5 
2. Act 2 scenes 1 and 2 quiz 
3. Acted Raisin in the Sun act 2 scene 3. 
 
Monday 6/8/09 
Finish scene notes for Act 3 for Tuesday 6/9/09 
Come up with topic ideas for narrative, which is due Friday 6/12/09.  
 
 
What we did today 
1. Quiz act 2 scene 3 
2. Read act 3 
3. Worked on narative. 
 
Tuesday 6/9/09 
Finish Raisin Study Guide: File #7 
Test is tomorrow 6/10/09. 
Come up with topic ideas for narrative, which is due Friday 6/12/09.  
 
What we did today 
1. worked on study guide. 
2. watched movie 
3. reviewed short answers. 
 
Wendesday 6/10/09 
Final Exam study guide frame is on file #17. 
Play is due Friday 6/12/09 
Portfolio selections and letter is due Monday 6/15/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Test. 
2. worked on study guide frame. 
3. worked on play 
4. worked on portfolio. 
 
Thursday 6/11/09 
Final Exam study guide frame is on file #17. 
Play is due Friday 6/12/09 
Portfolio selections and letter is due Monday 6/15/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Study Guide 
2. old tests 
3. worked on play 
4. worked on portfolio. 
 
Friday 6/12/09 
Final Exam study guide frame is on file #17. 
Jeopardy Power Points are files # 8 and # 9. 
Portfolio selections and letter is due Monday 6/15/09. 
 
What we did today 
1. Study Guide 
2. old tests 
3. Jeopardy 
4. worked on portfolio. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Block 3: WRSS Even 
 
 
 
1. 1st Narrative Draft is due Wednesday 3/4/09 
2. Research Presentations are due Friday 3/6/09 
3. 3rd Narrative Draft is due Monday 3/23/09 
4. KWHL is due Thursday 4/16/09 
5. Compare and Contrast paper is due Monday 4/20/09 
6. 10 questions are due Monday 4/20/09 
7. ABC books are due Monday 4/20/09. 
8. Compare and Contrast 2nd draft is due Friday 4/24/09.  
9. Compare and Contrast 3rd draft is due Thursday 4/30/09. 
10. Note packets are due Friday 5/8/09.  
11. Outline for Research Thursday paper 5/14/09. 
12. 1st draft of research paper is due Friday 5/22/09 
13. 2nd draft is due Friday 5/29/09. 
14. Final Copy is due Thursday 6/4/09 
15. Presenatations begin Thursday 6/5/09 
                  See file # 15 for when you present. 
 
 
Block 4: WRSS odd 
1. 1st Narrative Draft is due Tuesday 3/3/09 
2. Research Presentations are due Thursday 3/5/09 
3. 3rd Narrative Draft is due Friday 3/20/09 
4. Compare and Contrast paper is due Friday 4/17/09 
5. KWHL is due Wednesday 4/15/09 
6. 10 questions are due Friday 4/17/09. 
7. ABC books are due Thursday 4/23/09. 
8. Compare and Contrast 2nd draft is due Thursday 4/23/09. 
9. Compare and Contrast 3rd draft is due Wednesday 4/29/09. 
10. Note packets are due Thursday 5/7/09.  
11. Outline for Research Wednesday paper 5/13/09. 
12. 1st draft of research paper is due Thursday 5/21/09 
13. 2nd draft is due Thursday 5/28/09. 
14. Final Copy is due Friday 6/5/09 
15. Presenatations begin Wendesday 6/3/09 
                  See file # 15 for when you present.


Go to Top of Classpage


Click Any Link Below To Download/Access A File:
(Check box to include this section when classpage is printed:)



When downloading a Word document an "Enter network password" prompt may appear, click on cancel to proceed. There is no password.
You may need to right-click and select "Save Target As" to download the file instead of viewing it via your web browser.
If you cannot view a downloaded file, download a free Microsoft Viewer
Go to Top of Classpage

      List of Events for This Month Forward: (Check box to include this section when classpage is printed:)
          Events Last Updated: Fri Jun 12 13:11:45 CDT 2009
Click To View Calendar of EventsClick Here To View Events on Calendar
Go to Top of Classpage

This Classpage Web Address: http://yourclasspage.com/6109386100/allenchr.html

[ Return To School Classpage Directory ]

yourclasspage.com™ .
© CyberPartners.com, Inc., All Rights Reserved