The Week of January 4-7 at a Glance

Objectives

To use context clues to demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To identify the main characters and their relationships with each other in Jane Eyre
To draw conclusions based on the evidence that is presented
To identify liiterary devices and techniques
To make predictions
To annotate and/or summarize important details in the novel
Themes
One must be true to the inner-self first and foremost.
A person should judge oneself by one's own conscience and not according to the opinions of others.
Abuse or unfair treatment makes a person angry and bitter.
It is possible to rise above bad circumstances.
The mark of maturity is the ability to forgive others for the wrong that they have done to you.
Only when we love ourselves can we truly love others.

Tuesday
Jane Eyre (Chapters 1, 2, and 3) audio
Wednesday - Friday
Homework - Read and annotate Jane Eyre
Study Vocabulary Words 1044-1074.
Bring an acknowledgement form to class on Wednesday. (English Course Requirements)

Reminders
Review the rules and expectations.
Read and annotate each chapter carefully.
Unannounced reading and annotation checks will be given.
Bring the novel, handout(s) and any handwritten notes to class everyday; you will not be allowed to leave the classroom to retrieve materials.
I am available every Friday during lunch to assist you; if you need additional help, please schedule a time with me.

Vocabulary Quizzes
Vocabulary Quiz #1 will be given on Monday, January 10, 2011.
Vocabulary Quiz #2 will be given on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.
Vocabulary Quiz #3 will be given on Monday, January 24, 2011.

This Week at a Glance
(November 29-December 3)

Objectives
To demonstrate mastery of a detective novel (The Hound of the Baskervilles)
To identify and distinguish between the parts of a sentence
To identify and distinguish between the eight parts of speech
To identify and distinguish subordinate clauses
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To identify and distinguish the elements of a short story

Monday
major test (The Hound of the Baskervilles)
Tuesday - Friday
Review and practice (writing) units that were covered this semester.

Monday, December 6, 2010
the final essay (The Hound of the Baskervilles)

The Objective Format
Vocabulary (50 items)
The Eight Parts of Speech (20)
The Parts of a Sentence (20)
Subordinate Clauses (20)
The Odyssey 20
a short story (attached to the final) (20)

This Week at a Glance
(November 15-19)
Bring the novel to class everyday.
Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
interminable, slovenly,gesticulations, conjecture, discreet, tempestuous, coherent, prosaic, apparition, indignation, vehemence, jaunty, elucidate, solicitation, and dapper
To identify and demonstate an understanding of the components of a detective novel
problem, victim(s), clues, suspect(s),villain, resolution
To demonstrate mastery of the writing process

Monday
major test (subordinate clauses)
The Hound of the Baskervilles

Tuesday - Friday
reading and discussion

The Reading Schedule
Read and annotate the following chapters by the follwing date(s):
Chapters 1 and 2 Monday, November 15, 2010
Chapters 3 and 4 Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Chapters 5 and 6 Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Chapters 7 and 8 Thursday, November 18, 2010

Chapters 9 and 10 Monday, November 22
Chapters 11 and 12 Tuesday, November 23
Chapters 13, 14, and 15 Monday, November 29, 2010

This Week at a Glance
(November 8-12)
Objectives
To demonstrate mastery of plot, theme, and literary devices/techniques in The Odyssey
To identify and distinguish between adjective, adverb, and noun subordinate clauses
To demonstrate vocabualary appropriate to grade level

Monday
major test (The Odyssey)
Homework - Review Vocabulary 156-185.

Tuesday - Friday
subordinate clauses
movie (The Odyssey)

Reminders
The Scholastic writing entries are due on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 by noon; make certain that I sign the entry form on Tuesday.
There will be a major test (subordinate clauses) on Monday, November 15, 2010.
Bring the GUM book everyday this week.

This Week at a Glance
(November 1-5)

Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To understand the qualities of an epic hero
To identify and interpret literary devices/techniques
To understand the plot of an epic
To develop an understanding of literature through interpretation and analysis
To identify the themes in The Odyssey
To distinguish between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences
Themes
Respect for the gods is essential for survival.
There is moral justice in the world in that wrongdoing is eventually punished.
Self-control or the ability to restrain one's emotions and appetites is an essential quality in a civilized person.
A person must show courage and cleverness to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.



Monday
Vocabulary Quiz (126-155)
Homework - Read and annotate "Penelope";study Vocabulary 156-185)
The writing process is due on Wednesday, 11/03/10.
Tuesday-Friday
"The Challenge"
"Odysseus Revenge"
"Penelope Tests Odysseus"
Homework - Make certain that you read and annotate carefully; unannounced reading checks will be given.
Reminders
There will be a major test (The Odyssey) Plot Strand III on Monday, November 8, 2010.
Scholastic entries are due on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.
Bring the GUM book to class everyday.

This Week at a Glance
(October 18-22)
See last week's objectives and themes.
To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process
Bring the GUM book to class everyday.

Monday
"The Sirens" and "Scylla and Charybdis"
Homework - Prepare flashcards for Vocabulary Words 96-125; this assignment is due on Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Tuesday
"The Cattle of the Sun God"
peer review - the writing process
Wednesday
vocabulary (review and discussion)
Thursday and Friday
subordinate clauses
Friday's homework - Study background information, literary devices/techniques, and plot for Monday's test. (The Odyssey)

This Week at a Glance
(October 11-15)
Please plan to enter the scholastic writing contest; entry forms are available online.

Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process
To understand the qualities of an epic hero
To identify and interpret literary devices
To understand the plot of an epic
To develop an understanding of literature through interpretation and analysis
To analyze the development of the characters in The Odyssey
To identify the themes in The Odyssey
Themes
Respect for the gods is essential for survival.
There is moral justice in the world in that wrongdoing is eventually punished.
Self-control or the ability to retain one's emotions and appetites is an essential quality in a civilized person.
A person must show courage and cleverness to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

Monday
major test (sentence parts and patterns)
Homework - The Odyssey (Read the background information.)
The Odyssey vocabulary (the first thirty words)
Tuesday
The Greek Epic
Wednesday
"I am Odysseus"
Homework -"The Lotus Eaters"
Thursday
"The Cyclops"
Homework - Finish "The Cyclops".
Friday
"The Sirens" and "Scylla and Charybdis"
Homework - "The Cattle of the Sun God"
Study plot notes, literary devices, and themes.

Reminders
There will be a major test on Monday, October 18, 2010; the test will cover Plot Strand II.

This Week at a Glance
(October 4-8)
Bring the GUM book everyday.
Please plan to enter the scholastic writing contest; entry forms will be available soon.
Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To understand the qualities of an epic hero
To identify and interpret literary devices
To understand the plot of an epic
To develop an understanding of literature through interpretation and analysis
To analyze the development of the characters in The Odyssey
To identify the themes in The Odyssey
Themes
Respect for the gods is essential for survival.
There is moral justice in the world in that wrongdoing is eventually punished.
Self-control or the ability to retain one's emotions and appetites is an essential quality in a civilized person.
A person must show courage and cleverness to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
Monday
continue the writing process
Page 55 in the GUM book
Tuesday
The Greek Epic
The Odyssey (the background information)
Homework - TBA (to be announced)
Wednesday
review vocabulary in class
Homework - Study Vocabulary #4; there will be a quiz tomorrow (Thursday)
Thursday
vocabulary quiz
The Odyssey
Friday
The Odyssey continued

Reminder

There will be a parts of a sentence test on Monday, October 11, 2010; come in on Friday if you need additional help.

Read, highlight, and annotate as you read the episodes.

"I am Odysseus"

"The Lotus Eaters"

"The Cyclops"

"The Sirens"

"Scylla and Charybdis"

"The Cattle of the Sun God"

Next Week at a Glance

(September 27-October 1, 2010)

Bring the GUM book to class everyday.

Objectives

To demonstrate mastery of vocabulary appropriate to grade level (Words 31-60)

To identify and distinguish between the parts of a sentence (subject, linking verb, action verb, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, and predicate adjective)

To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process

Monday

Vocabulary Quiz #3 (Words 31-60)

Homework - Peruse the writing process

Complete Page 51 in the GUM book.

Tuesday

Begin the writing process. If your class did not hear "The Possibility of Evil" in its entirety, please ask the associate teacher to allow you to finish it. I think only applies to one class. Leave the writing in the classroom; give it to the associate teacher. When you arrive to class tomorrow, continue the process.

Wednesday

Continue the writing process.

Homework - Complete Page 55 in the GUM book.

Thursday - Friday

The writing process continued

Homework - Study Vocabulary Words 61-95.

Reminder

There will be a vocabulary quiz on Monday, October 4, 2010.

Homework for Wednesday, September 22, 2010

GUM book Page 49 (indirect objects)

This Week at a Glance

(September 20-24)

Bring the GUM book to class everyday.

Objectives

To demonstrate mastery of the elements of the short story and the literary devices/techniques

To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process (character analysis)

To identify and distinguish between the parts of a sentence (subject, linking verb, action verb, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, and predicate adjective)

Tuesday

audio "The Possibility of Evil"

Wednesday - Friday

the parts of a sentence

Wednesday's

Homework - Study vocabulary ("The Cask of Amontillado").

Homework (nightly) - Review the parts of a sentence.

Reminder

There will be a vocabulary quiz on Monday, September 27, 2010. If you have not made flashcards, consider making them.

This Week at a Glance

(September 13-16)

Reminders

Bring the Literature book and the GUM book to class everyday.

The second summer read assignment is due on Thursday, September 16, 2010. If you have misplaced the handout that outlines the instruction, pick up another one from the podium.

Literary reviews will be checked on Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

There will be a major test (the short story unit) on Monday, September 20, 2010.

Objectives

To demonstrate mastery of the eight parts of speech

To identify and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a short story (plot, character, point of view, setting, and theme)

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To draw inferences

To identify and distinguish between the parts of a sentence (subject, linking verb, action verb, direct object, indirect object, predicate nominative, and predicate adjective

Monday

Place the vocabulary flashcards in the brown bag; make certain that your name is on the cover or first card.

major test (the eight parts of speech)

Homework - Read "The Scarlet Ibis" and complete a literary review.

Tuesday

discussion "The Scarlet Ibis"

the parts of a sentence

Homework - Review the part of a sentence.

Read "The Open Window" and complete a literary review.

Wednesday

discussion - "The Open Window"

presentations - Groups 2, 3, and 4

the parts of a sentence

Homework - Group 5 - Finalize the presentation for "The Open Window".

Thursday

presentation - Group 5

the parts of a sentence

Homework - Study the literary reviews.

This Week at a Glance (September 6-10)

Bring the Literature and the GUM book to class everyday.

Objectives
To identify and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a short story (plot, character, point of view, setting, and theme
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To recognize an author's use of conflict
To draw inferences
To identify, distinguish between, and demonstrate mastery of the eight parts of speech and the parts of a sentence

Tuesday
Vocabulary Quiz #2 "The Most Dangerous Game"
Homework - Vocabulary #3 " The Cask of Amontillado"
Read "The Cask of Amontillado" and complete a literary review. See the model review.
Wednesday
presentation - "The Most Dangerous Game" (Group 1)
discussion - "The Cask of Amontillado"
Homework - Study vocabulary.
Group #2 finalize tomorrow's presentation. "The Cask of Amontillado"
Read "The Necklace" and complete a literary review.
Thursday
presentation - "The Cask of Amontillado"
discussion - "The Necklace"
Homework - Study vocabulary.
Group #3, finalize tomorrow's "The Necklace"
Friday
presentation - "The Necklace"
Homework - Study vocabulary; there will be a quiz on Monday, September 13, 2010. The
vocabulary quiz will cover words from "The Cask of Amontillado".
Reminders
The flashcards are due on Monday, September 13, 2010. "The Cask of Amontillado" words
The eight parts of speech and the parts of a sentence will be reviewed daily as time allows.

There will be a major test (the eight parts of speech and the parts of a sentence) on Monday, September 20, 2010.

Friday, August 26, 2010

Next Week at a Glance
Objectives
To identify and distinguish between the elements of a short story (plot, character, point of view, setting and theme
To identify, distinguish between, and demonstrate mastery of the eight parts of speech
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To draw inferences
To recognize an author's use of conflict
To predict events in a story
To put events in sequential order
To understand theme

Monday
Vocabulary Quiz #1 (tone words)
Homework - Study Words 1-30 and make flashcards. Ten points will be given to students who prepare flashcards.
Tuesday
Check flashcards.
audio (Listen to "The Most Dangerous Game") Complete a literary review as you listen to the story.
Wednesday
discussion ("The Most Dangerous Game")
Homework - Review the eight parts of speech.
Thursday
the eight parts of speech continued
Homework - Read "The Scarlet Ibis", and complete a literary review.
Friday
discussion ("The Scarlet Ibis")
Homework - Review the eight parts of speech; there will be a quiz/test on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
Reminders
The second summer read assignment is due on September 16, 2010.
Remember, the literary reviews should be completed on the day that the story is assigned. Please bring them to class.

The due date for the second summer read project is Thursday, September 16, 2010. This differs from the date that was initially posted on the blog. Please make this change in your agenda.

Monday, August 23, 2010

This Week at a Glance
Objectives
To become familiar with the Pre-Advanced Placement English Course Requirements
To demonstrate an understanding of time management skills
To get acquainted with peers
To use context clues in sentences to identify tone
To identify the eight parts of speech and the parts of a sentence
Monday
course syllabus
Reminders
There will be a summer reading test on Friday, August 27, 2010. You will be given an assignment for the second summer read at a later date; the assignment will be due on October 2, 2010.
Homework
Return the signed portion of the course syllabus.
Bring the student information sheet.
Tuesday
Return the student information sheet.
Distribute vocabulary, explain tone, and the quiz format.
Wednesday
Read something that relates to tone.
Homework - Distribute construction paper and complete a tone activity. The activity will be explained in class.
Thursday
presentations (student information sheet)
Homework - Review the novel for the summer reading test.
Friday
summer reading test
Homework - Study tone words.

The following is the format for the Pre-Advanced Placement English I Final Examination:

Vocabulary 1-50
sentence structure 51-70
simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex
pronouns (case) nominative and objective 71-90
Jane Eyre 91-110
A Tale of Two Cities 111-130
Romeo and Juliet 131-150

Study the vocabulary (synonyms) that was given two weeks ago (75 words).
Sentence structure practice is in the grammar workbook.
Pronouns (case) practice sheets are in the grammar workbook (166-170).
Study notes for Jane Eyre, A Tale of Two Cities, and Romeo and Juliet; there will be no literary devices on the final exam.

This Week at a Glance (May 17-21)

Monday
the final exam essay
Tuesday
pronouns (case = nominative and objective) + vocabulary
I will check my words with yours to make certain that you have access to all of the words that are needed for the final examination.
Wednesday - Friday
study sessions
Bring notes/books for this course as well as other courses; you will not be allowed to go to the locker to retrieve these items.

Next Week at a Glance (May 10-14)

Monday and Tuesday
Laying the Foundation Examination (thirty minutes each day)

Format for the Objective Portion of the Final Examination
Vocabulary (50-60 words)
Sentence Structure (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences)
Jane Eyre
A Tale of Two Cities
Romeo and Juliet

The final examination essay is scheduled for Monday, May 17, 2010; the prompt will focus on
Romeo and Juliet.

Next Week at a Glance (May 3-7)

Objectives
To demonstrate mastery of the plot and literary devices/techniques in Romeo and Juliet
To identify the strategies of drawing inferences (drawing conclusions), details, subordinate clauses, sentence structure, rhetorical techniques, and literary devices and techniques for the EOC examination

Monday
major test (Romeo and Juliet)
Homework - Vocabulary Lesson 18 - Follow the same instructions; see plans for the week of April 19, 2010.
Tuesday-Friday
EOC practice

Reminder
If you are participating (acting or playing an instrument) at the Capulet Feast, please come daily for a few minutes this week and next week.

Next Week at a Glance (April 26-30)

Monday-Friday
Romeo and Juliet continued
Monday's Homework - Complete Vocabulary Lesson 17. (Follow last week's instructions.)
Laying the Foundations objective questions (group work)
Thursday's Homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson 16.
Friday- Vocabulary Quiz #16
Friday's Homework - Study plot and literary devices for Romeo and Juliet. There will be a major test on Monday, May 3, 2010.

Reminders
If you are participating in the Capulet Feast, plan to come to S371 on Wednesday and Friday during lunch for practice sessions. Our feast is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2010.
TAKS will administered Tuesday through Friday; keep in mind that classes will be shortened.

Tuesday's Homework
Finish reading Act II

Next Week at a Glance (April 19-23)

See last week's objectives and themes.
Monday-Friday
Romeo and Juliet continued

Monday's homework
Vocabulary Lesson 16
Write the word, the part of speech, and the definition and/or synonym for each word.
Ladies, write sentences for the even numbered words.
Gentlemen, write sentences for the odd numbered words.
This work is due on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Wednesday
If you are planning to participate in the Capulet Ball, stop by S371 at the beginning of lunch.
Bring the instrument that you are planning to play and/or discuss the part of the play that you are planning to role-play.
Thursday's Homework
Study Vocabulary Lesson 16; there will be a quiz on Friday, April 23, 2010.

Wednesday - Friday
Romeo and Juliet

Reminder
Review A Tale of Two Cities summaries; there will be a major test on Monday, April 12, 2010.

Next Week at a Glance
Objectives
To become familiar with the life of William Shakespeare
To recognize themes in Romeo and Juliet and connect them with real life issues
To distinguish between literal and figurative devices
To analyze the characteristics of a Shakespearean tragedy
To analyze characters
Themes
Hate leads to a tragic end; love teaches peace, loyalty, and devotion.
Love can cause enemies to forget their differences.
Fate seems to guide people toward their destinies.
Lack of moderation can lead to tragedy.
Each individual must contribute to public order.

Tuesday
The Life of William Shakespeare (video)
Wednesday - Friday

This Week at a Glance (April 5-9)

The Reading Schedule
The following chapters and summaries are due by the following dates:
Chapters 11 and 12 Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Chapters 13 and 14 Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Chapter 15 Thursday, April 8, 2010

Monday
discussion - A Tale of Two Cities Chapters 7-10
Homework - Read and write a summary for Chapters 11 and 12
Tuesday - Friday
discussion (A Tale of Two Cities)
jeopardy - the word bank Tale
Friday's Homework - Study the word bank and review summaries for Monday's major test.

Next Week at a Glance (April 5-9)
Review objectives and themes. (See previous posts.)
Monday
discussion - A Tale of Two Cities
Homework - Vocabulary Lesson 16 (Follow the same instructions; if you do not remember them, please see me before leaving class.
Tuesday - Thursday
A Tale of Two Cities
Laying the Foundation (End-of-Course) practice activities will be given every week until the EOC exam.
vocabulary check and discussion on Wednesday 7, 2010
Thursday's Homework - Study Lesson 16
This Week's Reading Schedule
Monday - Chapters 11 and 12
Tuesday - Chapers 13, 14, and 15

Reminders
Please jot any concerns that you have about the novel; I shall be happy to answer them for you. I am in the classroom during lunch everyday. Waiting until the test day is too late.
There will be a major test on Monday, April 12, 2010. (A Tale of Two Cities)

Friday's Homework-There will be a vocabulary test (Lessons 13, 14, and 15) on Monday, March 29, 2010. Study Lessons 13, 14, and 15.

A Week at a Glance
Monday
major test - Vocabulary Lessons 13, 14, and 15

The Reading Schedule
Book the Third
Monday - Chapters 1 and 2
Tuesday - Chapters 3 and 4
Wednesday - Chapters 5 and 6
Thursday - Chapters 7 and 8
Friday - Chapters 9 and 10

See the previous post for objectives and themes - A Tale of Two Cities

The Week of March 22nd at a Glance

Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To draw inferences
To draw conclusions based on evidence presented
To summarize each chapter
To connect the plot in the novel with real life situations
Monday
On Monday, March 22nd, make certain that you have read and summarized Chapters 1-6 in Book the First, and make certain that you have read and summarized Chapters 1-14 in Book the Second.
discussion - A Tale of Two Cities
Homework - Vocabulary Lesson 15
Write each word and a synonym/definition for each word. Ladies, write a sentence
using context clues for all even numbered words. Gentlemen, write a sentence
using context clues for all odd numbered words.
Reading Schedule
Monday - Chapters 15 and 16
Tuesday - Chapters 17 and 18
Wednesday - Chapters 19 and 20
Thursday - Chapters 21- and 22
Friday - Chapters 23 and 24
Tuesday-Friday
A Tale of Two Cities - discussion
Thursday's Homework - Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 15; there will be a quiz on Friday, March 26, 2010.
Friday's Homework - Review summaries and notes for Book the Second; there will be a fill-in-the-blank quiz on Monday, March 29, 2010.

Next Week at a Glance (March 8-12)

Reading Schedule
Monday - Read and summarize Chapters 5 and 6
Tuesday- Read and summarize Chapters 7 and 8
Wednesday-Read and summarize Chapters 9 and 10
Thursday-Read and summarize Chapters 11 and 12
Friday- Read and summarize Chapters 13 and 14

Monday
Vocabulary Test #1 (Lessons 10, 11, and 12)
discussion- Book the Second (Chapters 1-4)
Homework- Complete Lesson 14 (Follow the original instructions.) synonyms for each word + sentences- even numbers (ladies)--odd numbers (gentlemen)
Read and summarize Chapters 5 and 6
Tuesday
discussion
Homework- See the reading schedule.
Wednesday - Friday
See the reading schedule.
discussion of chapters (daily)
Thursday's Homework-Study Vocabulary Lesson 14; there will be a quiz on Friday, March 12, 2010.

This Week at a Glance

A Tale of Two Cities

Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of background information, setting, point of view, and plot in A Tale of Two Cities
To identify the main characters
To draw conclusions based on evidence presented
To make predictions
To summarize chapters in the novels
To connect the plot in the novel with real life situations

Themes
The power of love can heal and redeem.
Oppresson often leads to revolution, which itself often leads to injustice and abuse.
Individuals' lives are often shaped by events over which they have no control.

Monday- Vocabulary Quiz #12
Study Vocabulary Lesson 13; there will be a quiz on Monday, March 8, 2010.
discusssion of Chapter 3
Homework - Read and summarize (handwritten notes only) Chapters 4 and 5
Tuesday - discussion Chapters 4 and 5
Homework - Read and summarize Chapter 6; study TAKS multiple choice and open-ended
responses.
Wednesday - TAKS and discuss Chapter 6
Thursday - class activity (Book the First) Chapters 1-6 - a fill in the blank activity
Homework - Read and summarize Chapters 1 and 2 (Book the Second)
Friday - discussion and review Book the First Homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson #13

Study Vocabulary Lesson #12; there will be a quiz on Monday, March 1, 2010.
Read "Night Shadows' and summarize the chapter; the summary must be handwritten.

Study a few vocabulary words everyday; there will be a quiz on Monday, March 1, 2010.
Bring a copy of A Tale of Two Cities tomorrow. Finish the multiple choice questions in the TAKS packet tonight. Tomorrow, we will discuss and answer the open-ended response questions.

See "Next Week at a Glance" that was posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010.
Monday's homework
Vocabulary Lesson 12; follow the same instructions that you used for Lessons 10 and 11. If you do not remember them, ask me or go back and check the blog.

Study Vocabulary Lesson 11; there will be a quiz on Friday, February 19, 2010.

Next Week at a Glance
TAKS practice
The Life of Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities Read Chapters 1 and 2 by Friday, February 26, 2010.

Wednesday
Bring Vocabulary Lesson 10 (homework) to class.
Bring the Form Rules for Writing Compositions to class.

Thursday and Friday
DVD - Jane Eyre
Friday's homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson 10; there will be a quiz on Monday. Use scantron Numbers 101-120.

Monday
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 10
Homework - Vocabulary Lesson 11. Write the word, the part of speech, and a synonym or definition for each word. Ladies, write a sentence using context clues for all of the even numbered words. Gentlemen, write a sentence using context clues for all of the odd numbered words.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Bring the GUM book.
participles, gerunds, infinitives, participial phrases, gerund phrases, and infinitive phrases

Thursday and Friday
Friday's homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson 11; there will be a quiz on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
the writing process
Bring the novel (Jane Eyre) and the form rules.
At the end of each period, place the writing in a folder. Do not staple. No part of the writing should be completed outside of the classroom. The folders and writing will be checked daily.

Monday's Homework
Monday, February 1, 2010

Lesson 10 only - Write each word on a sheet of paper or a flash card. On the opposite side, write the part of speech (sometimes multiple) and either a definition or a synonym. This work is due on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.
Example: authentic
adjective real; genuine

Tuesday
Students will finish the last fifty items of the test (Jane Eyre).

There will be a major test on Monday, February 1, 2010. (Jane Eyre)

Continue reading and annotating Jane Eyre.
Jot questions and concerns that you have about Jane Eyre.
Check GradeSpeed tomorrow for progress reports.
There will be a major test on Monday, January 29, 2010. (Jane Eyre)
Bring the novel everyday.

Period 2 only
If you received credit for flashcards today, bring them again tomorrow. I will give every student in Period II an opportunity to retake the quiz. I apologize for the inconvenience.

All Classes
Bring the GUM book (the grammar workbook) to class everyday this week.
I am ordering A Tale of Two Cities books next week; if you do not have a copy of the novel and would like to purchase one, ($4.95) please sign the novel sheet in class tomorrow or Thursday.
Annotation and discussion of Jane Eyre will continue throughout the week. Make certain that you are up-to-date with the reading and annotating.

Study Vocabulary 1075-1104; there will be a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
Follow the reading schedule (Jane Eyre).

Homework
Complete Vocabulary 1044-1074 worksheet. Write subordinate clauses if you were not taught sentence structure (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences) during the fall semester.

Read Chapters 3 and 4, annotate each chapter, write an original title at the beginning of each chapter, and write a non plot question at the end of each chapter.

Tuesday - Friday (January 5-8)
Jane Eyre (Chapters 1-7) Make certain that read, annotate, and define unfamiliar works on the following days.
Tuesday
Vocabulary Words 1044-1073
Homework - vocabulary sentences (handout)
Chapters 1-2 (audio in class)
Wednesday
Chapters 3-4
Thursday
Chapters 5, 6, and 7
Friday
"the red room" (handout)