Vocab Test #5 - Fake News

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19:

• Complete news story presentations
• Vocabulary Review - Go over workbook activities, Kahoot
• Take Vocabulary #5 Test
• When complete the test - read this article. Is it reliable? Why or why not?

• Watch Video > Is it real?
• If time:
• Hurricane Story
• Mutated Flower
• Wiretapping
• Christopher Columbus
• Moon Landing

Non-fiction Unit: SOAPSTone

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13:

• Review vocabulary activities
• Read Articles and Use the SOAPSTone Protocol
• "Technology Leads More Park Visitors Into Trouble" (Whole Class)
• "What I Learned from Executing Two Men" (Small Groups)
• "Supreme Court Rules that Students Grading Papers OK" (Individual)
• SOAPSTone Graphic Organizer

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Test #5 - Thurs. 12/19

Vocab Unit #5

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11:

• Work on Vocab #5 skits
• Perform skits
• Work on vocab activities 5A,B, D, and E

HOMEWORK

• Vocab activities 5A,B, D, and E

Finish Cast Away; Begin Vocab Unit 5

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 9:

• Complete Cast Away screening
• Class discussion on Cast Away vs. Lord of the Flies
• Begin working on vocab unit 5 skits

HOMEWORK

• Lord of the Flies project due today by 11:59pm

Cast Away Screening (cont.)

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4:

• Continue screening of Cast Away
• Work on screening guide

HOMEWORK

• Lord of the Flies project due Monday, 12/9

Lord of the Flies - Chapter 12; Begin Cast Away

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26:

• Lord of the Flies, Chapter 12
• Go over questions and class discussion
• Share reading roles
• Go over C3 assignment
• Compare and contrast Cast Away and Lord of the Flies

HOMEWORK

• Lord of the Flies Project - Mon. 12/9

Lord of the Flies - Chapter 11

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22:

• Lord of the Flies, Ch 11 Discussion
• Hand in roles and questions
• Read Chapter 12
• Complete questions
• If finished with the above, you can begin working on your Lord of the Flies project

HOMEWORK

• Complete Flies chapter 12 questions
• Lord of the Flies project due Mon 12/9

Vocabulary Test #4, Cont. Flies

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20:

• Vocabulary Test #4
• Hand in Flies Ch 9-10 questions and roles
• Begin reading Ch 11, roles
• Chapter 9-10 Discussion
• Continue Film

Lord of the Flies - Chapter 8

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18:

• Lord of the Flies, Chapter 8 Kahoot
• Share Reading Roles for Chapter 8
• Vocabulary Practice (Peardeck)
• Read Chapter 9 as class
• Read Chapter 10 on your own
• Complete reading guide

HOMEWORK

• Vocabulary Test #4 on Wednesday
• Chapter 9-10 Reading Guide and Roles

Lord of the Flies - Chapter 7

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14:

• Lord of the Flies Ch 7 Kahoot
• Lord of the Flies Ch 7 Discussion
• Share Roles
• Go over Lord of the Flies - Final Project
• Work on: 
• Chapter 8, Reading Questions
• Vocab Check #4
• Watch Lord of the Flies movie (if time)

HOMEWORK

• Vocabulary Test #4 - Wednesday, 11/20

Flies Ch 6, Vocab Activities

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12:

• Collect Lord of the Flies Chapter 6 Questions and roles
• Class Discussion
• The Beast
• "Heroic and Sick"
• Castle Rock
• Present final vocabulary skit
• Vocabulary 10-4 Kahoot
• Option:
• A: Work on Vocabulary Activities 4A, B, and E
• B: Begin Chapter 7, Lord of the Flies

HOMEWORK

• Complete vocabulary activities 4A, B, and E
• Chapter 7, Lord of the Flies reading role and questions
• Vocabulary Test #4 on Wednesday, 11/20

Vocab Unit 4

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7:

• Collect Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 roles and questions
• Class Discussion
• Vocabulary Skits
• Workbook activities 4A, B, and E

HOMEWORK

• Read chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies, Questions and Roles

Vocab Test #3

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5:

• Vocabulary Test #3
• When complete your test, work on mask activity
• Share masks
• Begin reading Lord of the Flies, Chapter 5

HOMEWORK

• Lord of the Flies, chapter 5 worksheet

Lord of the Flies - Chapter 4

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1:

• Share Ch 2-3 reading roles
• Begin reading Chapter 4
• "Mask" activity, if time
• Like Jack, draw/create a "mask" that represents you

HOMEWORK

• Complete chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies
• Vocabulary Test #3 on Tuesday

Lord of the Flies - Chapter 2 and 3

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30:

• Lord of the Flies Ch 1 Kahoot
• Share Lord of the Flies Ch 1 Reading Roles
• Read Lord of the Flies Ch 2 as class
• Time left: Read Ch 3 independently

HOMEWORK

• Complete Lord of the Flies Ch 2-3 reading questions
• Lord of the Flies Ch 2-3 reading role
• Vocabulary Test #3 on Tuesday

Lord of the Flies - Chapter 1

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 28:

• Vocabulary Unit 3 - Peardeck Activity
• Lord of the Flies - Chapter 1 read aloud
• Complete Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies
• Complete reading questions
• Reading roles

HOMEWORK:

• Lord of the Flies Ch 1 Questions and Reading Role

Introduction to Lord of the Flies

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24:

• Introduction to William Golding and Lord of the Flies
• Writing Prompt: "What do you think a world without adults would be like?"
• Be specific - what would happen in society?
• Class discussion
• Trapped on an Island worksheet
• Class discussion
• Vocab book check
• When complete, finish short story summative assignment

HOMEWORK

• Short story summative assignment due tomorrow by 11:59pm

Vocab Unit 3

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22:

• Vocabulary Unit 3 Skits
• Perform skits, go over words
• Work on vocabulary book activities 3A, B, D and E
• Passing back papers
• When done, work on short story summative

HOMEWORK

• Short story summative

Short Story Workshopping

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18:

• Work on Short Story assignment!

HOMEWORK

• Short story benchmark due today
• Summative short story due on 10/25

Irony, Short Story Summative

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10:

• Irony and foreshadowing Notes
• Irony Kahoot
• Review Short Story summative
• Work on benchmark assignment
• Alternatively, you can work on your summer reading essay

HOMEWORK

• Summer reading essay - final draft due tonight by 11:59pm
• Short story benchmark due 10/17

"Scarlet Ibis" vs. Gilbert Grape

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8:

• Finish What's Eating Gilbert Grape
• Complete Gilbert Grape vs. "Scarlet Ibis" theme sheet
• Group discussion
• Introduce summative assignment for short story unit
• Work on:
• Summer reading - final draft
• Short story summative - benchmark

HOMEWORK

• Summer reading essay - final draft due Thurs, Oct. 10
• Short story benchmark due Oct. 17

Gilbert Grape (Cont.)

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4:

• Continue watching What's Eating Gilbert Grape

HOMEWORK

• Summer Reading Essay - Final Draft due Thursday, October 10 by 11:59pm

Vocab Test #2, What's Eating Gilbert Grape

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2:

• Vocabulary Test #2
• When complete, work on summer reading essay
• Start watching What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Short Story Unit: "The Scarlet Ibis," Symbols

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:

• "Lamb to the Slaughter," Reading Roles Debrief
• "Lamb" roles sharing
• Introduce new story: "The Scarlet Ibis" and symbols
• Then, work on the following:
• Read "The Scarlet Ibis" and work on new reading role
• If returned: work on editing summer reading paper - final draft (rough drafts are being graded!)

HOMEWORK

• Summer Reading - Final draft due Thursday, October 10th
• "Scarlet Ibis" reading role
• Vocabulary Test #2 on Wednesday!

Short Stories Unit: The Veldt, Monkey's Paw

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26:

• Reading Roles Debrief for The Veldt
• Share Reading Roles (at least 6 sharers)
• Begin next story: "The Monkey's Paw"

HOMEWORK:

• Reading Role for "The Monkey's Paw"
• Vocabulary Test #2 on October 2nd 

Short Stories Unit: Lady, or the Tiger?

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:

• Before Reading Discussion: "What is a difficult decision you have had to make? How did you choose?"
• Choose Reading Roles
• Read "Lady, or the Tiger?"
• Complete reading role and share
• If time, begin "The Veldt"

HOMEWORK

• Read "The Veldt" and complete Reading Role

Misc. Work Day!

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:

• Vocab 2 Kahoot
• Top 3 gets extra credit!
• Work on one the following:
• Vocab 2A, B, and E
• Summer reading essay - rough draft (due tonight!)
• Start reading "Lady, or the Tiger?" (Pick new reading role!)

HOMEWORK

• Vocab Workbook 2A, B, and E
• Summer Reading Essay rough draft (by 11:59 tonight!)
• Choose "Lady or the Tiger?" Reading Role

Vocab Unit 2, Summer Reading Work

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

• Vocab Unit 2, Skit Groups
• 1-2 groups perform today, others on Friday
• Remaining time: work on summer reading essay

HOMEWORK

• Summer reading essay - rough draft due Friday by 11:59pm

Short Stories: Most Dangerous Game Reading Roles

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:

• Go over Reading Roles debrief
• Group discussion protocol
• Whole class, at least one person from each group shares
• If time: clips from film?
• For the remainder of class, work on your summer reading essay

HOMEWORK:

• Summer reading essay - rough draft due Friday

VOCAB TEST!

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12:

• Go over summer reading grading criteria and "Reading Roles" 
• Vocabulary Test
• After the Test, work on one of the following:
• "The Most Dangerous Game" Reading Role
• Summer Reading

HOMEWORK:

• Read "The Most Dangerous Game"
• Complete your "Reading Role"

MLA Writing: Supporting Paragraphs and Sources

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:

• Info: Vocab books corrected, test on Friday, give out candy to last week's winners!
• Notes: Supporting Paragraphs, Quotes and Sources
• Interview Activity
• Interview a partner (take notes!)
• Write a paper on that person using a quote, paraphrase, and summary
• Share with class
• Whatever time is left in class please use to either:
• Study vocabulary words
• Begin working on thesis for summer reading essay

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Test on THURSDAY!
• If interview is incomplete, please finish for HW

MLA Writing: Formatting and Thesis

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5:

• Vocabulary Kahoot, Chapter 1
• Collect vocab books (grading 1A, B, D, and E)
• MLA introduction
• Formatting and Thesis Notes
• Thesis Activity
• Watch Video
• Class discussion: pros and cons of autotune
• Now: write a thesis statement about the topic
• Swap thesis statements, class determines if they have good thesis criteria
• The top thesis statement writer will win the candy of their choice!
• For the remaining time, work on a thesis for your summer reading assignment

HOMEWORK:

• Study for vocab test (words on Google Classroom)

Short Stories Unit: The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:

• QUICK WRITE: "What sorts of silly things might someone do if they were in love with someone?"
• "Have you ever acted differently, like someone other than yourself, in order to impress someone?"
• Short Story Terms:
• Characterization
• Point of View
• Theme
• Read The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant
• Complete The Bass... Reading Guide
• Work on Vocabulary Activities (1A, 1B, 1D, 1E) for whatever time is left in class

HOMEWORK:

• Complete your summer reading journal (no later than midnight!)
• Complete your vocabulary activities (1A, 1B, 1D, 1E) by Friday
• Next week will be our first vocab test! (9/12)

Summer Reading, Vocabulary

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH:

• Summer Reading
• Go over summer reading assignment again
• Due no later than Wed. September 4
• Pass Out Vocabulary Books
• Vocabulary Activity
• Split into small groups. Each group will get a cluster of words to use in a brief skit that properly uses the words
• After, the audience will guess what the vocabulary words mean
• Go over MLA writing rules (if time)

HOMEWORK:

• Get phone form signed
• Summer Reading Assignment (due no later than next Wednesday)