Week of May 18-22
Week of May 11-15
Week of May 4-8
Week of April 27-May 1
Week of April 20-24
Week of April 13-17
Below are the lessons for this week. Each week will be structured as such:
- Daily Check In Using a Google Form - This lets me know who is attending and who to reach out to!
- Vocab Practice 3 times a week on Membean (45 minutes total)
- Google Classroom Assignments: 1-2/week. Posted on Monday, due Friday
- Reading: Will begin "The Outsider" by S.E. Hinton Monday, April 13. You will read 2-3 chapters/week
- Weekly Optional Google Meet: Friday at 1pm
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Teacher Video Lesson: "Intro to S.E. Hinton & 'The Outsiders'", Monday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Watch Lesson Video, Complete Pre-Reading Survey, Membean
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Tuesday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Watch Lesson Video: "Pre-Reading Survey Results & Task explanation," Read Ch.1 of "The Outsiders," Membean
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Wednesday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Read Ch. 2 of "The Outsiders," Membean
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Thursday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Begin Ch. 1-2 Video Journal and Reading Response - Due Sunday @ Midnight!
- Google Meet @ 1pm
- Due Sunday @ Midnight: Membean Vocab Practice (3 sessions, 15 minutes each), Turn-In "The Outsiders" Ch. 1-2 Video Journal and Reading Response
Week of April 6-10
Welcome back! Spring break is over and virtual learning is continuing through Friday, May 1. Below are the lessons for this week. Each week will be structured as such:
- Daily Check In Using a Google Form - This lets me know who is attending and who to reach out to!
- Vocab Practice 3 times a week on Membean (45 minutes total)
- Google Classroom Assignments: 1-2/week. Posted on Monday, due Friday
- Reading: Will begin "The Outsider" by S.E. Hinton Monday, April 13. You will read 2-3 chapters/week
- Weekly Optional Google Meet: Thursdays at Noon
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Teacher Video Lessons, Monday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Create Membean Account and Calibrate, Begin "The Outsiders" Web Quest and Collage
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Tuesday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Membean Vocab Practice #1 (15min), Continue "The Outsiders" Web Quest and Collage
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Wednesday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Membean Vocab Practice #2 (15min), Continue "The Outsiders" Web Quest and Collage
- Posted to Google Classroom: Week at a Glance, Thursday Agenda, and Weekly Tasks
- Tasks: Daily Check-In, Membean Vocab Practice #3 (15min), Continue "The Outsiders" Web Quest and Collage
- Google Meet (Optional) at Noon
- Good Friday!
- No Agenda Today!
- Due: Membean Vocab Practice (3 sessions, 15 minutes each), Turn-In "The Outsiders" Web Quest and Collage
- Prep for next week: Find an E book, Audio book, or hard copy of "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton
Week of March 23-27
There will be daily posts on Google Classroom!! Be sure to check in each day, Monday-Friday.
Monday, March 23
Monday, March 23
- Teacher Video Update
- Review: "The Blue-Eyed, Brown-Eyed Exercise" and "Jabari Unmasked" from last week
- Read and answer text-based questions on CommonLit: "A Teen and a Trolley Reveal Society's Dark Side"
- Review: "A Teen and a Trolley Reveal Society's Dark Side"
- Read and answer text-based questions on CommonLit: "Little Things Are Big"
- Review: "Little Things Are Big"
- Answer Google Classroom Question
- Teacher Video Update
- Watch TEDx video: "The Danger of Silence"
- Multi-Paragraph Response: How can we improve society?
- Weekly Journal - Write a one-page journal entry, examining your life during the first week of e-learning. May be hand-written, or typed - full directions on Google Classroom!
- Work on any assignments for this week that you have not yet completed
Week of March 16-20
There will be daily posts on Google Classroom!! Be sure to check in each day, Monday-Friday.
Monday, March 16
Monday, March 16
- Review of Virtual Learning
- Check that you have access to all e-learning sites we will be using
- Read and answer text-based questions: "The Blue-Eyed, Brown-Eyed Exercise"
- Teacher Video: Review Tuesday's task and discuss today's task
- Read and answer text-based questions: "Jabari Unmasked"
- Teacher Video: Review Wednesday's Task and Introduce Today's task
- Watch TEDx video: "Myths, Misfits, and Masks: Sana Amanat at TEDxTeen 2014"
- Google Discussion Activity!!
- Teacher Video: Weekly Check-In
- Weekly Journal - Write a one-page journal entry, examining your life during the first week of e-learning. May be hand-written, or typed - full directions on Google Classroom!
- Work on any assignments for this week that you have not yet completed
Week of March 9-13
W8.2a-g: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content; W8.5: Develop writing through the writing process; SL8.4: Present, using salient points in a focused, coherent manner, with relevant evidence and well-chosen details; use clear eye contact, volume, and pronunciation; SL8.5: Adapt speech into visual displays to clarify points; RI8.2a-b: Analyze informational text development
Monday, March 9
Monday, March 9
- Biography Presentations (56pts)
- Film: "Hidden Figures"
- Film: "Hidden Figures"
- Film: "Hidden Figures"
- Review: Main Idea
- CommonLit: "Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls" (10pts)
- Annotate and response to text-based questions
Week of March 2-6
W8.2a-g: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content; W8.5: Develop writing through the writing process
Monday, March 2
Monday, March 2
- DRAFTS DUE (10pts)
- MLA Format and Works Cited
- Editing: Work through Highlighting Activity and Peer Edit
- Upload 5-paragraph biography, Works Cited, and any photos for your poster to Google Classroom by tomorrow
- Please bring posters tomorrow
- DUE: Final Essay, photos, and posters
- Begin Creating Biography posters using essays
- Poster Work Day
- Final Poster Work Day
- Posters will be presented Monday
Week of February 24-28
W8.2a-g: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content; W8.5: Develop writing through the writing process
Monday, February 24
Monday, February 24
- Pocket Points Rewards
- Outlining the Introduction: Hook, Bridge, Thesis
- Outlining the Body Paragraphs
- Topic Sentences, Evidence, and Transitions
- Outlining the Conclusion
- Restating thesis statements, summarizing, and concluding
- Work on Outlines - DUE TOMORROW
- OUTLINE CHECKPOINT (10pts)
- Draft Outlines (Type or write - skipping lines)
- DRAFT CHECKPOINT (10pts)
- Create MLA format and Works Cited on Working Drafts
Week of February 17-21
Monday, February 17
- BRAINSTORMING SHEET DUE
- Flipbook: MLA 8 Guidelines
- Review: MLA Formatting
- Practice Sheets: MLA In-Text Citations and Works Cited
- Complete Practice Sheets from Monday
- Review MLA information
- Begin Research, using guidelines
- Research DUE BY FRIDAY
- Research and collect MLA information
- Research and collect MLA information
- RESEARCH SHEETS DUE
- Begin Outlining: Review Hooks and Thesis Statements
- Mentor Text: "Jesse Owens"
Week of February 10-14
Monday, February 10
- Social Issues Speeches
- Finish Speeches
- NoRedInk: Pre-Test - Informational Writing
- Lecture & notes: Introduction to Informative and Explanatory Writing
- NoRedInk: Formal vs Informal Writing Practice
- Assign Informational Essay (Biography)
- Lecture & Notes - Review Writing Process
- Begin Brainstorming for essay - Due Monday
- CommonLit: Biography Article “Jesse Owens”
- Identify Structure of the text and practice identifying character traits that helped Owens succeed at the Olympics
- If time, continue work on Brainstorming - Due Monday
Week of February 3-7
W8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience; W8.6: Use technology to produce and publish writing and present ideas; W8.7: Conduct short research projects; SL8.4: Present claims and findings; SL8.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks
Monday, February 3
Monday, February 3
- Review Research Tools and Credibility
- Begin Researching for your speech: You will need to include either an ALLUSION or a type of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE in your speech - Outline on Google Classroom
- Finish Researching for your speech: You will need to include either an ALLUSION or a type of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE in your speech - Outline on Google Classroom
- Teacher Model: Social Issues Speech Outline
- Outline your speech, completing the 8 step process
- Social Issues Speech Research and Outline due to Google Classroom by Midnight
- When complete, transfer outline to a Google Document in MLA format
- If you have not done so, transfer outline to a Google Document in MLA format
- Finalize your typed speech
- If you are recording your speech delivery on FlipGrid, today is the final day to do that!
- Final Social Issues Speech due to Google Classroom
- Deliver Speech to class OR Upload speech to FlipGrid by the end of class period
Week of January 27-31
RI8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RI8.2: Analyze informational text development for central idea; RI8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; RI8.5: Analyze the structure of a specific paragraph of a text, including the role of particular lines in developing and refining a key concept
Monday, January 27
Monday, January 27
- DUE Today: "CHOICE Speech and SOAPSTone" - CommonLit Assessment/SOAPSTone table
- Begin: Speech Analysis Google Classroom Assignment: Type/Write 1 Paragraph in RAACE Format to answer: "What was the purpose of the speech (your choice speech) and how did the speaker's tone contribute to the overall success of the speech?"
- Work on Speech Analysis Google Classroom Assignment - Due Thursday
- If finished early, complete IXL C.1 and E.7 (SS 100) - Due Friday
- Complete Speech Analysis Google Classroom Assignment - Due Thursday
- If finished early, complete IXL C.1 and E.7 (SS 100) - Due Friday
- Speech Analysis Google Classroom Assignment - Due
- Intro to Social Issues Speech: Choose Topic by Tomorrow
- DUE: IXL C.1 & E.7 (SS100) and Social Issues Speech Topic (Google Classroom)
- CommonLit In-Class Article
Week of January 20-24
RI8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RI8.2: Analyze informational text development for central idea; RI8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; RI8.5: Analyze the structure of a specific paragraph of a text, including the role of particular lines in developing and refining a key concept
Monday, January 20
Monday, January 20
- MLK Jr. Day - No School
- Lecture and Notes: Intro to Speeches and Writing with a Purpose
- Listen: "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
- Take Note: Powerful word/phrases Dr. King uses
- CommonLit: "I Have a Dream" Read and Answer text-based questions
- Focus: Central Idea, Text Evidence, Context Clues, Purpose in Particular Lines of a Text, Figurative Language, Allusion
- Begin: SOAPSTone Class Analysis
- Finish: SOAPSTone Analysis of "I Have a Dream" Speech
- Read, answer assessment questions, and complete SOAPSTone for a choice speech, independently
- Choices: "Ain't I a Woman" by Sojourner Truth OR Elie Wiesel's Nobel Acceptance Speech
- Independent CommonLit article and SOAPStone due MONDAY, January 27
- Work on Independent CommonLit article and SOAPStone due MONDAY, January 27
Week of January 13-17
L8.1c-d: Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood; Recognize and correct inappropriate shift in verb voice and mood
Monday, January 13
Monday, January 13
- Finish NoRedInk Passive/Active Verb Voice Practice
- Review for QUIZ tomorrow by completing IXL N.1 and N.2 (80)
- NoRedInk and IXL N.1, N.2 Assignment DUE
- QUIZ
- Review QUIZ, Make-ups
- Lecture and Notes: Verb Moods
- Begin: Calvin and Hobbes Verb Moods Activity
- Complete: Calvin and Hobbes Verb Moods Activity
- Kahoot! Review for TEST tomorrow - Create Quizlet, if time
- Verb Voice and Mood TEST
- Listen and answer podcast questions, when finished
Week of January 6-10
W8.6: Use technology to produce and publish writing, as well as interact and collaborate with others; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development; L8.1c-d: Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood; Recognize and correct inappropriate shift in verb voice and mood
Monday, January 6
Monday, January 6
- Welcome Back!
- What is a RESOLUTION?
- Reflection & Goal Setting: One Word for 2020 Activity
- One Word for 2020 DUE
- Review from Semester 1: Literary Element Digital Escape Room
- STARS 360
- STARS 360 Make-Ups
- Verb Moods Pre-Test
- Work on Reading Mood Boards: Due Today
Week of December 16-20
W8.2: Write informative texts to examine a topic through selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content; W8.8: Gather relevant information, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of sources; quote/paraphrase the data, while avoiding plagiarism
Monday, December 16
Monday, December 16
- Binders DUE!
- Continue Research
- Final Day to Research!
- Holiday Research Presentations (Semester Exam)
- Grades DUE
- Finish Presentations, if needed
- Watch Holiday Movie
- Continue/Finish Holiday Movie
Week of December 9-13
W8.2: Write informative texts to examine a topic through selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content; W8.8: Gather relevant information, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of sources; quote/paraphrase the data, while avoiding plagiarism; RI8.6: Determine the author's perspective or purpose in a text
Monday, December 9
Monday, December 9
- Intro to Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
- Practice Paraphrasing with the class
- Review: Paraphrasing
- Independent Paraphrasing Practice - Google Classroom
- Read "Christmas Foods From Around the World"
- Take Point Notes & Paraphrase the article
- Intro to Holiday Research Project (Semester Exam Grade)
- Work on gathering relevant research with partners
- Presentations Wednesday, December 18!
- CHOICES: "Fighting for Mental Health Awareness"
- Comprehension Quiz
- Work on Research
Week of December 2-6
W8.8: Gather relevant information, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of sources; quote/paraphrase the data, while avoiding plagiarism; RI8.6: Determine the author's perspective or purpose in a text
Monday, December 2
Monday, December 2
- No School
- Intro to Research: Locating Digital Sources Using Keywords
- "Once Upon a Keyword" Handout for Binders
- Practice: Search Strategies & Writing Research Questions
- Research Notes: Understanding Bias and Author's Purpose
- Activity: Which Website is Biased?
- IXL: C.1 (80) due Friday
- Review: Bias and Author's Purpose
- Work Day: Complete Bias activity & IXL C.1 (80)
- CHOICES: "How to Fact Check the Internet"
- Assignment: Identify and Understand author's purpose
Week of November 25-29
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking
Monday, November 25
Monday, November 25
- Verbals TEST
- EC Opportunity: Parts of Speech
- PBS Documentary: "The Lost Boys of Sudan"
- Thanksgiving Break
Week of November 18-22
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; SL8.2 Analyze the central idea of an article to write an objective summary.
Monday, November 18
Monday, November 18
- Lecture & Notes: Intro to Infinitives
- Practice: Handout
- Lecture & Notes: Infinitive Phrases
- Practice: Handout & IXL GG.8 (80)
- Lecture & Notes: Split Infinitives
- Practice: Handout
- Binder Check: Practice sheets from Monday-Wednesday
- Work on IXL GG.8 (80)
- Make-up any missed work
- Podcast: "Lost Boys of Sudan" Standard SL8.2
Week of November 11-15
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; RI8.2 Analyze the central idea of an article to write an objective summary.
Monday, November 11
Monday, November 11
- No School - Veteran's Day Observed
- Lecture & Notes: What is a Gerund and their functions?
- Practice: Understanding Gerunds & IXL GG.7 (80)
- Lecture & Notes: Gerund Phrases
- Practice: Gerund Phrases & Writing with Gerunds
- Binder Check: Practice sheets from Tuesday-Wednesday
- Work on IXL GG.7 (80)
- Make-up any missed work
- CHOICES Article: "The 7 Types of Toxic Friendships" Standard RI8.2b
Week of November 4-8
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; SL8.2 Analyze the purpose of information presented through podcast and evaluate the motives behind that purpose.
Monday, November 4
Monday, November 4
- Pre-Test: Verbals
- Intro to Verbals: Guided Notes Pages
- Lecture & Practice: Intro to Verbals
- IXL GG.6 (90) due by Friday!
- Lecture & Notes: What is a Participle Phrase?
- Practice: Participles/Nouns & Mentor Sentences
- Lecture & Notes: Dangling Participles
- Practice: ID Dangling Participles & Revise
- Binder Check: Practice sheets from Monday-Wednesday
- Work on IXL GG.6 (90)
- Make-up any missed work
- Podcast Pairing: Doodle Notes for SL8.2 -- "Sight Unseen" Radiolab
Week of October 28-November 1
Standards for the week:
RL8.1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the "Tell-Tale Heart" says, as well as inferences that can be drawn from it; RI8.2: Analyze informational text development, including determining the central idea, supporting ideas, and writing an objective summary. W8.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence. W8.5: Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing.
Monday, October 28
RL8.1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the "Tell-Tale Heart" says, as well as inferences that can be drawn from it; RI8.2: Analyze informational text development, including determining the central idea, supporting ideas, and writing an objective summary. W8.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence. W8.5: Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing.
Monday, October 28
- Review: Body Paragraphs
- Lecture: What is the counterclaim?
- Practice: IXL - ID Counterclaims (80) Due Wednesday
- Review: The Counterclaim
- Lecture: What is the conclusion?
- Practice: Conclusion & Transitions
- IXL - ID Counterclaims and Outline DUE
- Review MLA format & Begin typing Argument Essay
- Draft due tomorrow
- Essay Draft Due
- Editing - Online Stations
- Final Essay Due
- CHOICES article & paragraph response - Focus Standard: RI8.2
Week of October 21-25
Standards for the week:
RL8.1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the "tell-Tale Heart" says, as well as inferences that can be drawn from it. RL8.4 Determine the meaning of words or phrases as they are used in "The Tell-Tale Heart"; RI8.1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says, as well as inferences that can be drawn from it. RI8.2: Analyze informational text development, including determining the central idea, supporting ideas, and writing an objective summary. W8.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence. W8.5: Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing.
Monday, October 21
RL8.1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the "tell-Tale Heart" says, as well as inferences that can be drawn from it. RL8.4 Determine the meaning of words or phrases as they are used in "The Tell-Tale Heart"; RI8.1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says, as well as inferences that can be drawn from it. RI8.2: Analyze informational text development, including determining the central idea, supporting ideas, and writing an objective summary. W8.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence. W8.5: Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing.
Monday, October 21
- Review/Notes: Thesis Statements & Embedding Quotes
- Work on Graphic organizers and paragraph analysis for "The Tell-Tale Heart" - Due today
- Lecture & Notes: Understanding how to write a thesis statement and choose the best evidence
- Around the room activity: writing claims/thesis statements
- IXL K.1, K.3, K.5 (80) Due Friday
- Lecture & Notes: Introduction paragraph in argument essays
- IXL work day
- Lecture & Notes: Body paragraphs and the counterclaim
- IXL Identify the counterclaim (80) - ALL IXLs due tomorrow
- CHOICES article - class read and annotate
- Timed paragraph response using evidence
Week of October 14-18
Standards for the Week:
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; RI8.2a: Students will be able to analyze the central idea of an informational text
Monday, October 14
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; RI8.2a: Students will be able to analyze the central idea of an informational text
Monday, October 14
- Make-up Quizzes
- Lecture & Notes: Compound-Complex Sentences
- Binders: Understanding CC Sentences (#1-4)
- Quick Check for Understanding
- Group Practice: Sentence Writing & Punctuating
- Kahoot! Review
- Sentence Structure Unit Test
- Trade & Grade
- Tri-County Trip
- Clean out Binders
- CHOICES: "A Survival Guide to Adults"
- Critical Thinking Task
Week of October 7-11
Standards of the Week:
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; RI8.2a: Students will be able to analyze the central idea of an informational text
Monday, October 7
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; RI8.2a: Students will be able to analyze the central idea of an informational text
Monday, October 7
- Lecture & Notes: Compound Sentences
- Binders: Understanding Compound Sentences Practice
- In-class Groups: Combining Simple Sentences Into Compound Sentences
- Review: Combining Simple Sentences Into Compound Sentences
- Lecture & Notes: Complex Sentences
- Binders: Understanding Complex Sentences
- In-class Groups: Writing Complex Sentences
- Individual Assignment: Understanding the Parts of a Sentence
- If you finish early, finish Group worksheet from Tuesday, individually, if not done
- Review Wednesday Individual Assignment
- Group Activity: Making Complex Sentences using Giant Post-Its (Review for Friday Quiz)
- Quiz: Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentences
- CHOICES: "We Have Invisible Illnesses"
- Critical Thinking Task
Week of September 30-October 4
Standards of the Week:
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; RI8.2a: Students will be able to analyze the central idea of an informational text
L8.1 Students will be able to explain the function of, and use the conventions of English sentence structure when writing and speaking; RI8.2a: Students will be able to analyze the central idea of an informational text
Monday, September 30
- Sentence Structure: Review subjects and predicates
- Practice in Binders
- IXL: Z.3 (80) DUE Thursday
- Sentence Structure: Review clauses
- Practice in Binders
- IXL: AA.3 (80) DUE Thursday
- Sentence Structure: Simple Sentences vs Fragments
- Practice sheet in binders
- IXL: Z.5 (80) DUE Thursday
- Review this week's lessons
- Work on IXLs due today: Z.3, AA.3, Z.5 (80)
- New Choices Mag.: Read "Too Young to Go Pro"
- Answer class question
- ID parts of the response sentence for Exit Task
Week of September 23-27
Monday, September 23
- Whole Class Review: Parts of Speech
- TEST: Parts of Speech
- Quizlets DUE
- 2Hr Delay
- Test Make-up Day
- Pre-Test: sentence Structure
- Sentence Structure Mini Flipbook
- Color & Assemble
- CHOICES: Striking to Save the Planet and Critical Thinking
Week of September 16-20
Monday, September 16
- Lecture & Notes: Conjunctions
- NoRedInk Practice
- Lecture & Notes: Prepositions
- NoRedInk Practice
- Lecture & Notes: Interjections
- NoRedInk Day
- Complete all NoRedInk assignments
- Create Quizlet for Parts of Speech Test Tuesday
- Work on theme analysis for Reading, if time
- All NoRedInk Assignments due
- CHOICE: The Last Bonfire
Week of September 9-13
Monday, September 9
- DUE: NoRedInk Nouns & Pronouns
- Lecture & Notes: Adjectives
- Assignment: NoRedInk Adjectives (DUE TUES)
- DUE: NoRedInk Adjectives - Review
- Lecture & Notes: Verbs & Adverbs
- Assignment: NoRedInk Verbs & Adverbs (DUE THURS)
- Review Verbs & Adverbs
- Quizlet Live - Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs
- DUE: NoRedInk Verbs & Adverbs
- QUIZ - Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs
- Quiz Make-up & Review
- CHOICE Article: "Make Your Own Luck"
Week of September 2-6
Monday, September 2
- Labor Day - No School
- Finish Article QUIZ from Friday
- Complete NoRedInk Parts of Speech Pre-Test
- Create Parts of Speech Mini Flip Book
- Intro to Nouns and Pronouns - NOTES
- NoRedInk Assignment - DUE MONDAY
- CHOICES Article "Meet Chelsea"
- Nouns and Pronouns practice
Week of August 26-30
Monday, August 26
- Lecture: What is a Quote?
- Introduce I.C.E. method
- "Said is Dead" Google Classroom activity
- Lecture: I.C.E.: Introducing Quotes
- Partner activity: "Four Ways to Introduce Quotes" & Turn In
- Review Yesterday's practice activity
- Lecture: I.C.E.: Citing Quotes
- Partner Practice: "Identify Citation Errors" & Turn In
- Review yesterday's partner activity
- Lecture: I.C.E.: Explaining Quotes
- Individual Exit Ticket on Google Classroom (due before class ends!)
- Fab CHOICE Fridays - Read "Should Napping Be Allowed in School?" article
- Annotate & answer close reading questions, citing evidence to support answers - DUE MONDAY
Week of August 19-23
Monday, August 19th
- District-Wide Open House 5-7pm
- No School
- Introductions- Welcome Back!
- Class Syllabus Review
- Classroom Tour
- Set-up Language Arts Binders (for Reading & Writing)
- Set-up Online Resources
- Take student interest survey on Google Classroom
- STAR 360 Fall Assessment
Week of May 20-24
Monday, May 20
- Novel Project Work Day
- Novel Project Day
- Novel Project Day - Last Day for Chromebooks!
- Movie Day
- Awards Ceremony
Week of May 13-17
Monday, May 13
- Commas Review
- Begin Commas Stations
- Complete Commas Stations
- Trade & Grade
- Star 360 Assessment
- "Wonder" Novel Project Work Day
- Movies Ten Field Trip
Week of May 6-10
Monday, May 6
- Lecture: Intro to Commas
- NoRedInk Assignment: Commas Practice
- NoRedInk Assignment: Commas Practice DUE by end of period
- "Wonder" Project Work Day - come prepared!
- Bowling Trip
Week of April 29 - May 3
Monday, April 29
- Final Essay Editing Day
- Finalize Essay and turn in
- Careers Survey
- State Science Test
- State Math Test
- Continue Reading Assignment
Week of April 22-26
Monday, April 22
- No School
- Complete & Submit Essay Rough Drafts
- Begin Essay Revisions
- Highlighting Activity
- Essay Revision Stations 1-2
- Essay Revision Stations 3-4
Week of April 15-19
SPRING BREAK - SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
Week of April 8-12
Monday, April 8
- D.C. Trip
- D.C. Trip
- D.C. Trip
- Begin Argument Essay Rough Drafts
- Set-up document in MLA format and create a Works Cited
- Continue Argument Essay Rough Drafts - Midnight, April 23
Week of April 1-5
Monday, April 1
- IXL Review
- Ohio State ELA TEST
- Argument Essay Outlines: The Counterclaim
- Argument Essay Outlines: The Conclusion
- Argument Essay Outlines DUE
Week of March 25-29
Monday, March 25
- What makes good research? - Determining Credibility
- Begin Research for our arguments
- Final Day to research for our claims
- "Research" DUE 3/27 in Google Classroom!
- Pre-Writing Organizer (Mapping out our essays) DUE 3/28 tomorrow!
- Introductions: Model Introductions Activity
- Complete "Introductions" section of "Essay Outline" in Google Classroom
- Body Paragraphs: Model Body Paragraphs Activity
- Complete "Body Paragraphs" section of "Essay Outline" in Google Classroom
- Entire "Essay Outline" is DUE Friday, April 5!
Week of March 18-22
Monday, March 18
- "Topic & Claim Checkpoint" DUE on Google Classroom
- Begin "Research Checkpoint" on Google Classroom
- Continue working on "Research Checkpoint"
- Bell Ringer
- "Research Checkpoint" DUE
- Begin Essay "Outline Checkpoint" in class
- Bell Ringer
- Writing an Introduction: The Hook & Claim
- Free Write #1
- Writing the Body Paragraphs: Reasons/Topic Sentences, Evidence, & Transitions
Week of March 11-15
Monday, March 11
- Bell Ringer
- Review Friday's Scope Article for Ethos, Pathos, & Logos
- Turn in NOTEBOOKS for GRADE
- Pass Notebooks Back
- Introduction to Argumentative Writing
- Flip-book
- Bell Ringer
- Read Scope Article
- Argument article scavenger hunt
- Bell Ringer
- Review Parts of an Argument
- Introduce assignment, choose topics, and write claims
- Free Write #1
- Begin Research
Week of March 4-8
Monday, March 4
- Read "Pigeon Hero of World War I" - SCOPE MAGAZINE
- Begin Analysis Packet - Text Features, Tone, & Objective Summary
- Complete SCOPE Analysis Packet - Due at the End of Class TODAY
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture: Ethos, Pathos, & Logos
- IXL L.1 (90)
- Bell Ringer
- Analyzing Persuasive Techniques in Film
- Analyzing Persuasive Techniques in Text - SCOPE Article
- Turn-In Notebooks for Free Write & Bell Ringer Check
Week of February 25- March 1
Monday, February 25
- Finish Presentations
- Assigned Seats
- Introduce Bell Ringers: Sentence Corrections
- Lecture: Author's Purpose & Tone
- Bell Ringer
- Complete IXL C.1, C.2, & C.3 to a smart score of 90 - DUE TOMORROW
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture: Tone vs Mood in Writing
- Activity: Tone & Mood in Songs
- Free Write Friday #5
- Mood in Movie Trailers
Week of February 18-22
Monday, February 18
- No School
- High School Scheduling
- Final Work Day for Group Presentations
- Begin Group Presentations by Random Draw
- Free Write #4
- Complete Group Presentations by Random Draw
Week of February 11-15
Monday, February 11
- Snow Day #6
- IXL GG.6, GG.7, and GG.8 (Score of 80) DUE
- Kahoot! Review for Verbals Test
- Verbals Test
- Introduce Research Project & Presentation: Utopias
- Project Work Day (Presentations begin Thursday, February 21)
Week of February 4-8
Monday, February 4
- Lecture & Practice: Intro to Infinitives
- Lecture & Practice: Infinitive Phrases & Mentor Sentences
- Lecture & Practice: Writing Infinitives
- YOU WILL NEED YOUR NOTEBOOKS!
- Lecture & Practice: Split Infinitives
- Free Write #3: NOTEBOOKS!
- Review for Verbals: IXL GG.6, GG.7, GG.8 (Score of 80 on all) DUE TUES.
Week of January 28-February 1
Monday, January 28
- Gerunds Quiz
- Quiz Make-up Day
- Work Day: Catch up on missing assignments
- Snow Day #3
- Snow Day #4
- Snow Day #5
Week of January 21-25
Monday, January 21
- MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
- Introduction to Gerunds & Gerund Phrases
- Practice
- Writing with Gerunds
- Practice
- Review: Gerunds
- QUIZ - Gerunds
Week of January 14-18
Monday, January 14
SNOW DAY #1
Thursday, January 17
- Lecture: Dangling Participles & Summary
- Practice: Writing with Participle Phrases & Revising Dangling Participles
- Review Participles, Participle Phrases, & Dangling Participles
- QUIZ TOMORROW
SNOW DAY #1
Thursday, January 17
- Participles QUIZ
- Free Write
- Lecture: Introduction to Gerunds
- Practice
Week of January 7-11
Monday, January 7
- What is a RESOLUTION?
- New Year Writing Exercise: Goal Setting and Growth Mindset
- Verbals Pre-Test
- Trade & Grade
- Guided Notes in Notebooks
- Lecture & Practice: Verbals and Intro to Participles
- Lecture & Practice: Participles & Participle Phrases
- Free Write Friday
- Lecture & Practice: Participle Mentor Sentences
Week of December 17-21
Monday, December 17
- Lecture: Connotations, Denotations, & Symbolism
- Introduce Ugly Sweater Writing Project
- Work on Ugly Sweater Writing Project
- All missing assignments DUE!
- Finish Ugly Sweater Writing Project
- Game Day & End of Semester Celebration
- Madden Tournament & Movie
- Have a great holiday break!
Week of December 10-14
Monday, December 10
- Finish Your Essay Outlines
- Finish Typing Essay Drafts
- Revision Stations Part 2
- Finalize Essays
- Free Write Friday - turn in notebooks
- Watch TED Talk for Salva Dut
- Create Posters
Week of December 3-7
Monday, December 3
- Analysis and Embedding Quotes Review
- Work Day / Catch Up
- Quotation Punctuation Review
- Finding Common Errors Practice
- Mini Poster Project: Quotation Punctuation Using Quotes from Reading
- Review Body Paragraph writing using a Model Essay
- Free Write Friday
- Finish Body Paragraph outline, begin Intro and Conclusion from Reading
Week of November 26-30
Monday, November 26
- No School
- Finish and Turn in "Thesis Statement Errors" on Google Classroom
- Work on Buckeye Creative Writing Contest (due Dec. 7 if interested in competing)
- Create Mini Flip Book: Analysis and Embedding Quotes
- Lecture: Analysis and Embedding Quotes
- Practice in Class
- NoRedInk Assignment - due TODAY
Week of November 19-23
Monday, November 19
- Review Thesis Statements
- Begin Thesis Statement Exercises on Google Classroom
- Finish and turn in Thesis Statement Exercises on Google Classroom
- Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
Week of November 12-16
Monday, November 12
- Veteran's Day Observed - NO SCHOOL
- Finish the "Dead Poet's Society" Film
- Lecture: Thesis Statements
- OU Basketball Game - Education Day
- Thesis Statement Practice Exercises
Week of November 5-9
Monday, November 5
- Lecture: Active & Passive Voice
- Practice with Handout
- Quizlet Live Review Game: Active & Passive Voice
- NoRedInk
- QUIZ: Active & Passive Voice
- Lecture: Writing an Effective Thesis Statement
- The Thesis Statement: Common Writing Errors
- Activities 1&2
Week of October 29-November 2
Monday, October 29
- Revision Stations: Spooky Narrative
- Revision Stations: Spooky Narrative
- Wednesday, October 31
- Final edits and upload Spooky Narratives
- Extra Credit: Create a Cover for your narrative
- DUE: SPOOKY NARRATIVE
- Diagnostic: Passive and Active Voice
- Lecture: Passive and Active Voice
Week of October 22-26
Monday, October 22
- What is Sensory Imagery? Discussion
- Activity: Spooky Snapshots
- Complete "Setting" Pre-writing slide (#2) on Google Classroom
- Complete Character & Conflict Pre-writing slides (#3-4)
- Begin Plot Diagram Slide (#5)
- Finish all pre-writing slides (#2-5)
- Work Day
- Lecture: Vivid Verbs, Adverbs, & Adjectives
- Complete Pre-writing slides #6-8
- ALL PRE-WRITING SLIDES (#2-8) DUE TOMORROW
- Choose border for spooky narrative
- Begin working rough draft on Google Classroom using pre-writing slides
- Rough Draft Due by MONDAY
Week of October 15-19
Monday, October 15
- Return Notebooks
- Lecture: Compound-Complex Sentences
- Review for Test
- Sentence Structure Test
- End of Grading Period Work Day
- Missing Assignments
- Make-up Tests
- Extra Credit Opportunity
- Sign-up for Readworks Account
- Listen to & Read 2 Articles & answer comprehension questions
- Review Narrative Story Elements
- What makes a story spooky?
- Brainstorming Activity
- Dial-A-Mystery
Week of October 8-12
Monday, October 8
- Lecture: Compound Sentences
- Understanding Compound Sentences
- Combining Simple Sent. Into Compound - due WED!
- Tri-County Visit
- Turn-In Compound Sentences & Review
- Lecture: Complex Sentences
- Begin Writing Complex Sentences
- Finish Writing Complex Sentences - due by the end of the period
- Free Write Friday
- Turn in Notebooks
- Lecture: Compound-Complex Sentences
Week of October 1-5
Monday, October 1
- Pass Back Friday's Parts of Speech Tests
- Complete Pre-Test: Sentence Structure and Go over it
- Sentence Structure Mini Flip Book
- Color and Assemble in Writing Notebooks
- Lecture: Simple Sentences
- Practice
- Simple Sentences - Sentences vs Fragments
- Free Write Friday OR
- Make-up Tests: Parts of Speech
- Lecture: Compound Sentences
Week of September 24-28
Monday, September 24
- Whole Class Review: Parts of Speech
- Escape Room: Parts of Speech
- Tri-County Visitor
- Quizlet Live/Kahoot: Parts of Speech
- TEST TOMORROW!
- No Free Write Friday!
- Parts of Speech TEST
Week of September 17-21
Monday, September 17
- NoRedInk Assignment: Adjectives and Verbs (DUE TOMORROW @ 3pm)
- Lecture: Adverbs and Conjunctions
- NoRedInk Assignment: Adverbs and Conjunctions (DUE TOMORROW @ 3pm)
- Thursday, September 20
- Lecture: Prepositions and Interjections
- NoRedInk Assignment: Prepositions (DUE MONDAY @ 3pm)
Week of September 10-14
Monday, September 10
- Parts of Speech Mini Flip book - goes into notebook
- Lecture: Nouns and Pronouns
- IXL: BB.1, CC.1, CC.2, DD.4 (Due by tomorrow)
- IXL Work Day
- Free Qrite Friday - in notebooks
- Lecture: Adjectives and Verbs
Week of September 3-7
Monday, September 3
- Labor Day - No School
- Practice Citing Quotes
- Read John McCain article
- Complete QUIZ Review: Embedding Quotes
- Embedding Quotes QUIZ
- NoRedInk Set-up and Diagnostic
- Free Write Friday
- Parts of Speech Pre-Test
Week of August 27-31
Monday, August 27
- "About Me" Presentations
- Periods 6 & 7: Finish presentations
- Periods 8 & 9: Early Dismissal
- Periods 6 & 7: Lecture - Embedding quotes with the I.C.E. method
- "Said is Dead" Anchor Charts
- Periods 8 & 9: Finish presentations, then lecture
- Lecture: 4 Ways to Introduce a Quote
- Practice
- Lecture: Citing Quotes
- Practice
Week of August 20-24
Monday, August 20
Back to School Stations
Tuesday, August 21
Back to School Stations
Wednesday, August 22
Syllabus Review
Group Posters
Thursday, August 23
Stars 360 Fall Test
Friday, August 24
Class Notebooks Set-up
Writing Prompt
Back to School Stations
Tuesday, August 21
Back to School Stations
Wednesday, August 22
Syllabus Review
Group Posters
Thursday, August 23
Stars 360 Fall Test
Friday, August 24
Class Notebooks Set-up
Writing Prompt