This Week at a Glance
(February 21-25)

Objectives
To recognize the themese in Romeo and Juliet
To distinguish between literal and figurative devices
To analyze the characteristics of a Shakespearean tragedy
To interpret quotations, soliloques, and monologues
To recite/ role-play scenes from Romeo and Juliet
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

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.

Monday-Friday
Bring the play to class everyday.
audio -listening and discussing + literary devices

The tentative date for the Romeo and Juliet test is Monday, March 7, 2011.
I am available every Friday for make up work/tutoring.

This Week at a Glance
(February14-18)

Objectives
To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process including in-text documentation and a Work Cited page
To incorporate syntax (sentence structure) in the writing process
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

Monday - Wednesday
Continue the writing process.
Homework -Take the essay home and type it; the essay is due at the beginning of the period on
Thursday.
Thursday
Essays are due at the beginning of the period.
Homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson 3
Friday
Vocabulary Quiz 3

This Week at a Glance
(February 7-11)

Objectives
See last week's objectives.

Monday
major test (syntax) sentence structure
Homework - Vocabulary Lesson 3
Tuesday
TAKS practice
discuss the syntax (sentence stucture) test
Homework - Complete Vocabulary Lesson 3; follow last week's instructions.
The homework is due on Thursday, February 10, 2011.
Wednesday - Friday
TAKS (writing) open-ended responses
the writing process - Jane Eyre
Thursday's Homework -Study Vocabulary Lesson 1
Friday
Vocabulary Quiz #1

Next Week at a Glance
(February 7-11)

Objectives
To demonstrate mastery of sentence structure (syntax)
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To write about theme (Jane Eyre)
To practice TAKS skills (objective and open-ended response
To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process (Writing About Theme)
To be familiar with the world of William Shakespeare

Monday
major test (Jane Eyre)
If time allows, review the TAKS readings.
Tuesday - Thursday
the writing process
TAKS
Friday
Vocabulary Quiz (Lesson 1)

Reminders
Bring the TAKS packet to class everyday.
Bring the "Form Rules for Writing Compositions" and the marker verbs to class everyday.
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