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TEST DATE FOR: "Thank You Ma'am" (pgs 51 - 62), To Kill a Mockingbird, and "American History" (pgs. 25 - 265) Block B Tuesday 1/26 Block A Wednesday 1/27 Assignments for Tuesday & Wednesday 1/20 - 1/21 1) Journal: What do you think so far of TKAM? 2) Turn in grammar from last week if you haven't already pages 1-2 3) Read TKAM 4) complete reading log 5) Vocabulary handout - identify the nouns in Unit 5. Tell whether the noun is abstract or concrete. Learn the words for a test 1/28 (B) 1/29 (A) 6) Homework: Continue reading "American History" pages 250 - 265 Honors Homework: bring your made up words for a group activity Mon. Assignments for Friday 1/22 and Monday 1/23 1) No Journal 2) Handout for test review - test for A day 1/29; test for B day 1/28 3) Read TKAM and work on review sheet 4) Do grammar pages 3 -4 5) Work on "American History" now due on 1/26 B day and 1/27 A day Homework: Study for the test Assignments for Tuesday 1/26 and Wednesday 1/27 1) Prepare to turn in journals on Thursday or Friday 2) Read TKAM 3) Go over review sheet for test on Thursday - B / Friday A Test over TKAM, "Thank You Ma'am"; "American History"; Vocab Unit 5 and Grammar pages 1-4 4) In class grade given on pages 3 - 4; Study pages 1-4 for test Assignments for Thursday 1/28 and Friday 1/29 TEST OVER TKAM; THANK YOU MA'AM; AMERICAN HISTORY; VOCAULARY UNIT 5; AND GRAMMAR PAGES 1-4
ASSIGNMENTS for 1/11 - 1/5 Block B .............1/12 - 1/18 Block A 1/11 - 1/12 Reading: Assigned 1/5-6 DUE 1/13 B Block 1/14 A Block "Thank You Ma'am" Holt reader pgs 51 -62 do all green margin work except for vocabulary. Do all work at the end of the story 1) Journal: Describe and act of kindness you have witnessed 2-5 sentences 2) Reading Portion of class:Book number assignments; Review of Extra Credit; Begin reading Chapter 1 of TKAM; Discuss reading log (25 minutes) 3) Complete your reading log 4) Grammar: Review of Nouns: Nouns: common, proper, collective, singular, plural, concrete and abstract. No grammar assignment. Make a list of nouns. Different in each class. 5) Reminder - write your name in your grammar workbook! 6) Begin working on Unit 5 Vocabulary review online for extra credit 1/13 - 1/14 All work from "Thank You Ma'am" will be taken up and graded. It will be taken up at the beginning of class 1) Journal: Describe what you think a small town look like? What do the buildings look like? What kind of jobs does the town offer? How do the people of the town act? Instructions: Take the questions and turn it into a statements. Write 2 more sentences explaining each question 2) Continue reading Chapter 1 of TKAM; Copy the reading log example off the board. I wil go over how to do this at the end of the reading period. 3) Complete your reading log 4) Grammar: Review of Nouns: Work on pages 1 and 2 in class. All grammar is to be done in class. We will go over several of the items together in class. 5) Reminder - write your name in your grammar workbook! 6) Begin working on Unit 5 Vocabulary review online for extra credit 1/15 - 1/18 Reading assignment due 1/25 (A day )& 1/26 (B day) Read "American History" pages 250 - 265 Do all green margin work except for those questions about vocabulary 1) Journal: Describe Jem. Use the below to help you analyze his character? 1) behavior 2) what character says 3) What / how do other character say or describe Jem4) How does Jem interact or react to other characters 5) What does he look like Instructions: Answer each question fully - should be a fairly long journal 2) Continue reading Chapter 1 of TKAM; Copy the reading log example off the board. I wil go over how to do this at the end of the reading period. 3) Complete your reading log 4) Grammar: Review and grade as a class Workbook on pages 1 and 2 in class. All grammar is to be done in class. 5) Reminder - write your name in your grammar workbook!
1/5 Block B Read DUE 1/13 "Thank You Ma'am" Holt reader pgs 51 -62 do all green margin work except for vocabulary. Do all work at the end of the story 1/6 Block A DUE 1/14 "Thank You Ma'am" Holt reader pgs 51 -62 do all green margin work except for vocabulary. Do all work at the end of the story 1) Journal: Discuss a task you accomplished over the break. Discuss a task you would like to accomplish today. Instructions: Write 3 sentences explaining what you have accomplished over the break; Write 3 sentences explaining what you would like to accomplish today for a total of 6 sentences 2) Discussion of Extra Credit: If you get you own copy (from the library, bookstore, used copy borrowed etc..) you can replace the loset TEST grade at the end of the 9 weeks with a 100. The book does not have to be new, just a copy you can take home with you. Books will be provided for you to use in class, however, you may not take these home. 3) Discussion of setting goals and a focus for the semester. 4) Class order of instruction: Everyday we will follow the a specific class order of instruction so that you might know what to expect. 1) Reading, 2) Grammar 3) Vocabulary or independent study/ tutoring 5) Snow Policy; Due dates for reading assignments and due dates for grammar assignment a) If there is a snow day, whatever was scheduled to be turned in on the day you were out, will be what is due. Essentially, we pick up wherever we left off. b) Reading of the novel will take place in class and the due dates will be posted as wee get there, short stories are to be read at home, you will get a week to complete the assignment and all reading assignments will be due at the beginning of class. 6) Class discussion of the 5 ways to determine the character traits of a character in a book. 1) behavior 2) what they say 3) what others say about them 4) How other act or react around them 5) How they look - notes on the board.
1) Write down assignments and instruction from the board in your agenda. Expect a pop quiz on your agenda sometime this week or next. Keep it up to date. 2) Begin reading The Contender in class. All reading will be done at school - This leaves valuable after school time for EXAM REVIEW. 3) Take Cornell Notes as instructed on the board. These are concise notes that will help you remember who, what and where details. 4) Homework: Work on Unit 4 vocabulary words. Begin filling in your grid so that it will be complete and ready to turn in on Friday, 12/4. **Staple to the back of the grid any late work you would like to receive some points for. Write extra credit across the top of the page. Points will be given based on how well you complete the late assignments. Poor grades can be redone to receive more credit. ei... made a 40 on last vocab grid - re-do for up to 90 points extra credit. Forgot to turn it in - turn in completed assignment for up to 80 points extra credit. 12/2 - 12/3
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OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
10/26- 10/27 Monday (B) & Tuesday (A) -Housekeeping items: Grades; extra credit; Vocabulary test (A=11/2; B=11/3) - Mr. Inman Introduction - Video - Letter Edit - Science Fiction reading 10/28 - 10/29 Wednesday (B) & Thursday (A) BAND MEMBERS IN B BLOCK ONLY - read short story, "The fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov. Next, come on Friday to identify the science fiction elements that apply to this story. Be prepared to teach the story to the class. Look for the attitude toward technology that exemplifies the elements of Sci Fi Class check “Letter to the class.” Science Fiction and Homer's Odyssey Review from Mon/Tues. lesson "Robbie” - conclusion Class Discussion of Elements; Terms below Futuristic Robots Short Science Fiction Film CLASS CALENDAR 10/2 - 10/5 Friday (B) - Monday (A) - Post test for Library Orientation - Act IV and Act V Review questions - Watch Movie - Find specific scenes in movie that match text of play (Honors) 10/6 - 10/7 Tuesday (B) ; Wednesday (A) - Prologue Retest - Independent Reading / Catch up Day - Conference: Missing work All Missing work due on Test Day NO LATE WORK AFTER TEST DAY TEST DAY FOR A BLOCK IS MONDAY 10/12 TEST DAY FOR B BLOCK IS TUESDAY 10/13 10/8 - 10/9 Thursday (B); Friday (A) Review for test Picture for yearbook and ID's
Major Assignments Due The Week of September 21 - September 28 as assigned Ms. Epperson 21/22 (Monday/Tuesday) - Act II Independent Reading Due - Study for Vocab Retest - Cornell Notes: Act II, at least through scene 3 23/24 (Wednesday/Thursday) - Vocabulary Level D: Unit 1 Retest - Cornell Notes: All of Act II Due - Independent reading of Act III/Cornell Notes See Shared Calendar for Discussion Questions 25/28 (Friday/Monday) - Cornell Notes: Act III - In-class writing prompt - Grammar worksheet - Map of Globe Theater (Colored and Labeled) Due completed Major Assignments Due The Week of September14 - September 18 9/14: B Block; All students are reading and finishing Act I Cornell Notes; 9/15 A Block; All students are reading and finishing Act I Cornell Notes; Every students notes will be reviewed to make sure you are doing them correctly - so bring what you have so I can help you do them better 9/16: B Block; Discussion of Act I and Progress Report evaluation; Review for Test on next class 9/17 A Block; Test over Introduction to Shakespeare and Act I; Evaluation of progress report continued 9/18 B Block; Test over Introduction to Shakespeare and Act I; Evaluation of progress reports continued; 4 Block is required to write the prologue 5 times, due 9/18 Major Assignments Due The Week of August 31 - September 4 A Block: 8/31 1) Quiz over pages 890 - 897 2) Prologue Assigned; Re-Write due on 9/2 Wednesday 3) Cornell Notes Assigned - pages 890 - 893 4) Start memorizing the Prologue 5) Turn in Journal over what age is appropriate for marriage (see calendar on 8/31 for the questions if you lost yours) 9/2 1) Honors classes need to prepare for the Gifted Hands test on 9/4 2) Home Work to be collected: Re-write in your own modern language - the Prologue from page 901 out of your text book and Cornell Notes over pages 890 - 893; 894 - 897 will be due Friday 9/4 3) Assigned Vocabulary - Level D Unit 1. See website for a copy of the words and a copy of the vocabulary grid handout after we go over the assignment. 4) Demonstration of the vocabulary website used for class - www.vocabtest.com - choose level D - then choose the unit (1) due 9/9 9/4 1) Gifted Hands test for Honors 2) Begin reading Act I - I will show you how to take notes on each ACT of Romeo and Juliet 3) Vocabulary Practice on the computers in the classroom only for those who are Internet approved B Block 9/1 1) Quiz over pages 890 - 897 2) Prologue Assigned; Re-Write due on 9/3 Thursday 3) Cornell Notes Assigned - pages 890 - 893 4) Start memorizing the Prologue 5) Turn in Journal over what age is appropriate for marriage (see calendar on 8/31 for the questions if you lost yours) 9/3 1) Honors Class - Test over Gifted Hands 2) Home Work to be collected: Re-write in your own modern language - the Prologue from page 901 out of your text book and Cornell Notes over pages 890 - 893; 894 - 897 will be due Friday 9/4 3) Assigned Vocabulary - Level D Unit 1. See website for a copy of the words and a copy of the vocabulary grid handout after we go over the assignment. 4) Demonstration of the vocabulary website used for class - www.vocabtest.com - choose level D - then choose the unit (1) due 9/8 9/8 2) Begin reading Act I - I will show you how to take notes on each ACT of Romeo and Juliet 3) Vocabulary Practice on the computers in the classroom only for those who are Internet approved
A Block: t 24 - 288/25 - Text books and Badges; Begin reading Introduction to Shakespeare due 8/27 8/27 - Have pages for Introduction to Shakespeare read; and be prepared for a reading quiz 8/31 - Begin learning the Prologue from Act I; Vocabulary Level D, Unit 1 assigned for homework B Block: 8/24 - Test of Policies and Procedures; Gram. Diagnostic activity 8/26 - Textbooks and Id Badges; Begin reading Introduction to Shakespeare; Pages due 8/28 - Be prepared for a reading quiz 8/28 - Reading quiz over itnro pages to Sahkespeare; Begin learning Prologue from Act I; Vocabulary assigned Level D, Unit 1 Major Assignments Due The Week of August 17 - 24 A Block: 8/19 - Journal 8/21 - Test of Policies and Procedures 8/21 - Town Engineer Activity: Group work counts as a group grade B Block: 8/20 - Journal 8/24 - Test of Policies and Procedures 8/24 - Town Engineer Activity: Group work counts as a group grade Welcome to John Overton High School and the Official Website for students and their parents enrolled in English I classes taught by Susan Strasinger For Further Information: 615-333-5135 (ext. 1208) or by email: susan.strasinger@mnps.org
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