Next Week at a Glance
(January 31-February 4)

Objectives
To demonstrate mastery of characters and plot of Jane Eyre
To identify themes in Jane Eyre and find support of the themes in the novel
To identify and distinguish between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

Monday
major test (Jane Eyre)
Homework - Complete Vocabulary Lesson 2.
Bring the GUM book everyday.
Tuesday - Friday
sentence structure (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex
Bring the sentence structure checklist everyday (a handout).
Thursday's Homework - Study Lesson 1
Friday
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 1

Reminders
Vocabulary Lesson 1 will be given on Friday, February 04, 2011.
A major test will be given on Monday, February 07, 2011, (sentence structure)
Vocabulary Lesson 2 is due on Thursday, February 03, 2011; follow last week's instructions.
Keep the form rules for writing compositions in your notebook.

Update (January 24-28)

There will be a major test (Jane Eyre) on Monday, January 31, 2011.
Vocabulary Lesson 1 will be given on Friday, February 04, 2011.

This Week at a Glance
(January 24-28)

Objectives
To identify and distinguish between simple, compound, complex, and compound complex sentences (syntax = sentence structure)
Sddtionally, see the objectives and themes dated January 4-7.

Monday
Vocabulary Quiz #3 (Jane Eyre)
Tuesday
spelling quiz (Vocabulary 1105-1134)
discussion (Jane Eyre)
distribute vocabulary (Words are Important)
Homework - Bring the GUM workbook to class.
Wednesday - Friday
Jane Eyre (discussion)
syntax (sentence structure)
Thursday's Homework - Vocabulary -Write each word, define each word, and write a sentence for ten of the twenty words. Ladies, write sentences for the even-numbered words. Gentlemen, write sentences for the odd-numbered words. Make certain that you use context clues in the sentences.
Friday's homework - Study Lesson 1

Reminders
If you are not planning to sign the list for purchase of A Tale of Two Cities, please purchase one, or let me know if you would like to borrow one.

Vocabulary Quizzes

Lesson 1 January 31, 2011
Lesson 2 January 7, 2011
Lesson 3 January 14, 2011

This Week at a Glance

(January 18-21)

See the objectives and themes for the Week of January 4-7.

Tuesday

Jane Eyre (Vocabulary Quiz #2)

Wednesday

spelling (Vocabulary 1075-1104)

TAKS practice in groups

discussion (Jane Eyre)

Thursday

discussion (themes, objectives, and plot summary)

Friday

discussing and viewing (Jane Eyre)

This Week at a Glance
(January 10-14)

Objectives
See last week's objectives.

Monday
Vocabulary Quiz #1 Jane Eyre
Homework - Study the spelling of Words 1044-1073 and continue reading. Follow the reading schedule.
Tuesday
spelling quiz (The quiz will include Vocabulary Words 1044-1073.)
Jane Eyre continued
Homework - Vocabulary Words 1074-1102 An activity sheet will be given to you on Tuesday.
Wednesday - Friday
Friday's Homework - Study vocabulary for Monday's quiz, and continue reading
Jane Eyre.

Reminders
Unannounced reading checks will be given; make certain that you read daily. I am available to answer questions or concerns daily. If you need to see me on Monday-Thursday, please schedule a time with me.

The Reading Schedule
Jane Eyre

Chapters 4 and 5 January 7
Chapters 6, 7, 8 January 10
Chapters 9, 10, 11 January 11
Chapters 12, 13, and 14 Janary 12
Chapters 15, 16, and 17 January 13
Chapters 18, 19, and 20 January 14
Chapters 21, 22, and 23 January 18
Chapters 24, 25, and 26 January 19
Chapters 27, 28, and 29 January 20
Chapters 30, 31, and 32 January 21
Chapters 33, 34, and 35 January 24
Chapter 36 January 25