Week Six

This Week at a Glance

(September 26-30)

Objectives

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

To identify and distinguish between the parts of a sentence

To identify the five sentence patterns (s-v)  (s-av-do)  (s-av-io-do)  (s-lv-pn)  (s-lv-pa) 

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To engage students in activities that develop higher-level thinking skills

To engage students in student-driven oral presentations (The Odyssey)

To identify and demonstrate an understanding of an epic hero

To analyze the development of the characters in Homer's The Odyssey

To identify and interpret literary devices and techniques in The Odyssey

To understand the plot in each episode of The Odyssey

Themes in The Odyssey

Respect for the gods is essential to 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 appetities is an essential quality in a civilized person.

A person must show courage and cleverness to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

Monday

major test - the short story unit

Homework - Peruse the background information for Homer's The Odyssey (a handout).

Tuesday

video (The Greek Epic) and handout

Homework - Review the parts of a sentence.
Read and annotate "A Goddess Intervenes" and "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph."

Wednesday

sentence parts and patterns

Homework - none

Friday

The Odyssey Book I "A Goddess Intervenes"    Book V "Calypso, the Sweet Nymph"
Homework - Read and annotate "New Coasts" and "Poseidon's Son."

Reminders

Bring the GUM  (grammar workbook) to class on Wednesday.

Define words that you do not know as you read The Odyssey.

The Odyssey packets are ready for distribution.

Annotate as your read the episodes.

Unannounced reading checks will be given.

Sign the student-presentation sheet on Wednesday; the sheets are on the podium.

Consider using props and//or a power point, etc. when presenting the episodes.

I am available during lunch on Fridays for tutorials and make-up work.

Week Five

This Week at a Glance

(September 19-23)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of the use of words in context

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

To identify the literary devcies and techniques in a short story

To write a literary review after reading each short story

To prepare a presentation of a short story in a group setting

To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process

Monday

major test (grammar)

Homework 

Be prepared to present "The Scarlet Ibis" and "The Necklace."

Review Vocabulary Words #61-95 and complete flashcards.  The flashcards are optional.

Tuesday

short story presentations continued

Highlight the vocabulary words that you do not understand; I will address your concerns during the class period.

Homework

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

Wednesday

short story presentation ("The Open Window")

Homework

Write concerns that you have about the plot and/or literary devices and techniques for all of the short stories.

Thursday

short story concerns

the writing process -  (Brainstorm things in which you believe and reread at least one of the "I Believe" essays in the handout that I issued during the first week of school.)

Homework

Check to make certain that you have the "Form Rules for Writing Compositions" in your notebook.

Study Vocabulary Words 61-95.

Friday

Vocabulary Quiz #4

Homework

Study plot and literary techniques for all of the short stories; there are five of them.

Reminders

Keep the "Form Rules for Writing Compositions" in your notebook daily.

Vocabulary Quiz #4 will be given on Friday, September 23, 2011.

Major Test #1 (The Short Story Unit) will be given on Monday, September 26, 2011.

Progress reports will be given on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.

  

Week Four

           This Week at a Glance

            (September 12-September 16)



Objectives

To understand and demonstrate an understanding of the use of words in context

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

To identify literary devices and techniques in each short story

To write a literary review after each story

To prepare a presentation of a short story in a group setting

To identify the parts of speech

To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process

Monday

Vocabulary Quiz #3 + flashcards

Homework

Read "The Scarlet Ibis" and complete Literary Review #3.

Be prepared to present Literary Review #1.

Tuesday

discussion ("The Scarlet Ibis")

student presentations (Short Story #1)

Homework

Review nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adverbs in the GUM  book. Pages 2, 5, 8, 14, 17, and 19  It is not necessary to write/complete the exercises; just read  them.  We will write/complete them in the classroom.

Be prepared to present Literary Review #2.

Wednesday

student presentations (Short Story #2)

a written activity (nouns, pronouns, verbs, and adverbs)

Homework

Review adjectives, prepositions, coordinating conjunctions, and interjections. Pages 10, 22, 23, and 24
It is not necessary to write the exercises; just read them.  We will write/complete them in the classroom.

Read "The Necklace" and prepare a literary review.

Be prepared to present Literary Review #3.

Thursday

discussion ("The Necklace")

student presentations (Short Story #3)

a written activity (adjectives, prepositions, coordinating conjunctions, and interjections)

Homework

Review the handout (Form Rules for Writing Compositions).

Friday

student presentations (Short Story #4)

the writing process

Homework

Study the eight parts of speech.

Reminders

Bring the grammar workbook to class on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Bring the literature book to class on Tuesday and Thursday.  Peruse the activities that are planned for this week; bring the literature everyday if you think that you will need it.

The Form Rules for Writing Compositions should be in your notebook at all times.

There will be a major test (the eight parts of speech) on Monday, September 19, 2011.

There will be a major short story test on Monday, September 26, 2011.

Week Three (September 6-9)

This Week at a Glance

(September 6-September 9)

Objectives

To understand and demonstrate the use of words in context

(i.e.) The students were confused by the lengthy, opaque answer the teacher gave, and they had to get additonal help to understand it.

To read and analyze a short story about a character who changes places with the "other class" (Rainsford)

To identify setting

To put events in sequential order

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

To identify literary devices and techniques in each short story.

To write a literary review after reading each short story - I will demonstrate the proper format and model the first one for you.

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

Tuesday

Vocabulary Quiz #2 (Words 1-30)

Check flashcards.

Homework
Read "The Most Dangerous Game" and complete a literary review.

Vocabulary Lesson #3  (Words 31-60)

Wednesday

Check each student's literary review.

Discuss "The Most Dangerous Game."

Homework 
Study Vocabulary Words 31-60.
Read "The Cask of Amontillado" and complete a literary review.

Thursday

photo day

Discuss "The Cask of Amontillado."

Homework 
Review the parts of a sentence in the GUM workbook.

Friday

parts of a sentence

Homework 
Study Vocabulary Words (31-60).

Reminders

Bring the GUM to class on Thursday and Friday.

Bring the literature book to class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Remember to make flashcards for each vocabulary lesson if you would like to earn extra points.  If you do not remember the format, please see me.

i.e. 
the front  -  the word and the part of speech
the back  -  a synonym or definition and an original sentence using the vocabulary word
Vocabulary Quiz #3 will be given on Monday, September 12, 2011.