Next Week at a Glance (August 29-September 2)

Next Week at a Glance
(August 29 - September 2)

Objectives
To understand and demonstrate the use of words in context
To identify and respond to attitudes expressed by other writers
To demonstrate an understanding and proficiency of the writing process
To identify and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the short story (theme, plot, setting, characterization, and point of view
To write a literary review after reading each short ( I will demonstrate and proper format and model the first one for you.)

Monday
Vocabulary Quiz #1
Assign Vocabulary Quiz #2 "The Most Dangerous Game"
Homework - Read essays (a handout).

Tuesday
Discuss essays.
Go over check list of beliefs, state why you agree or disagree.
Homework - Begin studying Vocabulary Lesson #2.

Wednesday
a group activity (Charlie Brown lessons)  Divide in groups to share stories, discuss why the group members agree, and decide if the story merits belief.

Thursday
a writing assignment - an essay (rough draft)

Friday
Finalize the writing assignment (final draft).
Homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson #2

Reminders
Peruse the classroom rules/procedures.
There will be a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The study of the short stories will begin next week.
Complete the literary review on the day that the reading is assigned.
Check the blog daily.

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Bellaire Senior High School                                  Caitlyn Joubert
Pre-AP English I, Period _                                   August 29, 2011

This Week at a Glance (August 22-26)

This Week at a Glance
(August 22 - August 26)

Objectives
To inform the students about the scope and sequence of the Pre-Advanced Placement English I curriculum
To acquaint the students and parents of the specific classroom rules and policies for Estelle Moore-Walker's Pre-Advanced Placement English I class
To participate in an activity that allows students to become acquainted with their peers
To understand and demonstrate the use of words in context
To demonstrate mastery of  the summer reading: The Three Musketeers and/or Emma
To demonstrate proficiency in grammar usage

Monday
Distribute handouts (scope/sequence and rules/policies.
the "Brown Bag It" assignment and demonstration
Homework - Detach, sign, and secure a parent's signature on the acknowledgement form (Page 4).

Tuesday
Finish "Brown Bag It" instructions if necessary.
Distribute Vocabulary Lesson #1.
Homework - Begin studying Vocabulary Lesson #1.

Wednesday
test (The Three Musketeers and Emma
Homework - Finalize "Brown Bag It" presentation.

Thursday
"Brown Bag It" presentations

Friday
"Brown Bag It" presentations continued
Homework - Study Vocabulary Lesson #1

Reminder
Vocabulary Quiz #1 will be given on Monday, August 29, 2011.