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.