Juniors
Friday, July 30, 2010
SAT/Vocab/Grammar
SSR
Read and discuss: Banned TV Episode Has Its Day
Debates (4 topics, 15-20 minutes each)
Letter to the Editor
Tonight's Homework
Finish your letter to the editor
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
SAT/Vocab/Grammar
SSR and Journal: Summer School Books
Finish HDT Cabin Design, and Submit
Magazine Project
BONUS YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
"The Colony"
PBS Alaska Program
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Do Now: SAT exercises 53-56
SAT Vocabulary:
Grammar Rule of the Day
Discussion: Connections between Anthem and The Road
Introduce essay assignment
Work on Anthem projects (due tomorrow)
Anthem Test Review
Tonight's Homework
Finish Anthem project. Study for Anthem test.
Monday, July 19, 2010
The Road
Tonight's Homework
Complete The Road viewing guide.
Week of Monday, July 12: Anthem Unit
Download Anthem Day One Lesson Plan here.
Tenets of Objectivism Handout
Ch. 1 and 2 Discussion Questions
PowerPoint with Information about Setting Up the Class
Friday, July 9, 2010
Test #1
BREAK
Make-up work from short story unit
Gather top short story assignments
Read and discuss Drake article from New York Times
Journal and discussion
In-context vocabulary
Listen to Drake songs and discuss literary devices
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 29-32
What is a white elephant?
What is subtext?
Read "Hills Like White Elephants"
BREAK
Discuss "Hills Like White Elephants"
Test Review
Tonight's Homework
Study for tomorrow's test.
Make up any work from short story unit.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 25-28
Grammar rule of the day:
SAT vocabulary words of the day:
disparage
elucidate
eloquent
Literary Terms: Types of Irony
"A Retrieved Reformation"
Two questions for journal and discussion:
Tonight's Homework:
Write sentences for 10 vocabulary words.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 21-24
Grammar rule of the day:
SAT vocabulary words of the day:
Origin of the phrase, "Lamb to the Slaughter"
Read and discuss "Lamb to the Slaughter"
BREAK
Watch and discuss closing argument from "A Time to Kill"
"Lamb to the Slaughter" RAFT activity
Essay Graphic Organizer
Homework:
Finish writing closing argument
Monday, July 5, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 17-20
Grammar rule of the day:
SAT vocabulary words of the day:
dogmatic
adulation
consummate
Share and submit artifact stories
What is a "coming-of-age" story?
Read and discuss "A and P"
BREAK
"A and P" Discussion Questions
Write your own coming-of-age story
Homework:
Finish writing your coming-of-age story.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 13-16
Grammar rule of the day:
SAT vocabulary words of the day:
cartography
collusion
eclectic
Artifact Exchange Activity
Homework:
Write up your artifact story.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 9-12
Grammar rule of the day:
SAT vocabulary words of the day:
auspicious: attended by favorable circumstances
boorsihness: rude or clumsy behavior
censure: an expression of strong disapproval
Share and submit "Girl" stories
Everyday Use Quilt PowerPoint Introduction
A Brief Biography of Alice Walker
Begin reading and discussing "Everyday Use"
BREAK
Finish reading and discussing "Everyday Use"
Mirrors and Windows response to "Everyday Use"
Analysis Questions for "Everyday Use"
Homework:
Bring in an "artifact" - an object that has sentimental signficance for your and/or for your family. If you can't bring in the object itself, bring in a photo.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 5-8
Grammar rule of the day:
SAT vocabulary words of the day:
Literary Terms
Allegory
Metaphor
Stream-of-consciousness
Song Analysis
"Just a Girl"
"Canary"
"Stupid Girls"
Journal and Discussion: What do these songs say about female gender roles in society?
Jamaica Kincaid Biography
BREAK
Read and discuss "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid
Read Mr. Ambrose's version, "Boy"
Work on your own version of "Girl"
Homework:
Finish your own version of "Girl"
Monday, June 28, 2010
Do Now: SAT warm-up exercises 1-4
Grammar rule of the day:
SAT vocabulary words of the day:
"What Writing Is"
BREAK
Introduction to short story unit
Slide show free write
Pair and share stories
Revise stories with partner or independently
Take a walk with a line
Add dialogue
Homework:
Revise and polish your short story from today. (Please type.)
Friday, June 25, 2010
Introductions
Review Syllabus and Expectations
Review Reading List
Writing Sample (SAT Prompt)
Student Survey
"My Name" (vignette from House on Mango Street) - Read and Discuss
Start Homework
Homework:
Write your own version of "My Name" - a personal name history to introduce yourself to the class.
Creative & Critical Thinkers
