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.