Vocabulary, Week 24, Days 1-4 and Wordsearchwas due. (10 points)
Vocabulary Test (20 points)
The Crucible, Act 4--we listened to the audio and filled out a Listening Guide. If you were absent, see me for this assignment.
The Crucible Final Project: Witch Hunt Presentation--I'm handing this assignment out next time, but basically students will work in partners to create a PowerPoint-like Presentation about a witch hunt that's taken place over the last 100 years.
HOMEWORK:
1. Book Chats are coming up October 3-14. Finish your 500 pages and bring your book.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 27 & 28
Vocabulary, Day 4
Read "Why innocent people confess to crimes" and answer the questions.
Literary Elements and The Crucible
A group activity to review plotline, literary elements, and character traits.
Three handouts today.
HOMEWORK:
1. Study 20 vocabulary words--review and test next time!
2. Book Chats are between October 3-14. Please finish your 500 pages of reading by then.
Read "Why innocent people confess to crimes" and answer the questions.
Literary Elements and The Crucible
A group activity to review plotline, literary elements, and character traits.
Three handouts today.
HOMEWORK:
1. Study 20 vocabulary words--review and test next time!
2. Book Chats are between October 3-14. Please finish your 500 pages of reading by then.
September 23 & 26
Vocabulary, Day 3
Inquiry Questions(green handout)--If you were gone, please answer all the questions.
The Crucible DVD--we watched up to 1:37.
HOMEWORK:
1. Study 15 vocabulary words, Days 1-3.
2. Read your "book chat" book--Book chats are October 3-14.
Inquiry Questions(green handout)--If you were gone, please answer all the questions.
The Crucible DVD--we watched up to 1:37.
HOMEWORK:
1. Study 15 vocabulary words, Days 1-3.
2. Read your "book chat" book--Book chats are October 3-14.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
September 21 & 22
Vocabulary--Day 2
The Crucible
1. Writer's Notebook--Write one-page self-to-text connection on one of the following topics:
You or someone you know was judged unfairly.
You asked to be forgiven for a wrong you'd done but weren't.
Jealousy (your own or someone else's) caused a problem for you.
Honesty (your own or someone else's) caused a conflict in your life.
Your emotions in a particular situation clouded your judgment.
2. Finish Act 2 audio.
3. Watch DVD.
HOMEWORK:
1. Review 10 vocabulary words.
2. Read your "book chat" book.
The Crucible
1. Writer's Notebook--Write one-page self-to-text connection on one of the following topics:
You or someone you know was judged unfairly.
You asked to be forgiven for a wrong you'd done but weren't.
Jealousy (your own or someone else's) caused a problem for you.
Honesty (your own or someone else's) caused a conflict in your life.
Your emotions in a particular situation clouded your judgment.
2. Finish Act 2 audio.
3. Watch DVD.
HOMEWORK:
1. Review 10 vocabulary words.
2. Read your "book chat" book.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September 19 & 20
Vocabulary--Week 24, Day 1
We are starting a new vocabulary unit meant to help you practice this walkaway: Students will be able to make educated guesses as to the meaning of words by using knowledge they already possess and clues from a text.
Good Inquiry Questions
If you missed class, you need to get the lemon and salmon handouts that help you understand three different kinds of questions: factual, interpretive, and evaluative. (5 participation points)
Puritan Poem: "Here Follow Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House"
The Crucible, Act 2
1. Finish Act 2 audio.
2. Write some good questions and turn them in. (5 points)
HOMEWORK:
1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Read your "book chat" book.
We are starting a new vocabulary unit meant to help you practice this walkaway: Students will be able to make educated guesses as to the meaning of words by using knowledge they already possess and clues from a text.
Good Inquiry Questions
If you missed class, you need to get the lemon and salmon handouts that help you understand three different kinds of questions: factual, interpretive, and evaluative. (5 participation points)
Puritan Poem: "Here Follow Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House"
The Crucible, Act 2
1. Finish Act 2 audio.
2. Write some good questions and turn them in. (5 points)
HOMEWORK:
1. Review vocabulary words.
2. Read your "book chat" book.
Friday, September 16, 2011
September 15 & 16
Lyrics Presentations--final day. Turn in logs for 30 points.
Brandon Davies article--turn in homework.
The Crucible--
1. Writer's Notebook prompt: After reading the "walkabout" theory posters, draw a conclusion about what cultural factors helped bring about the witchcraft hysteria.
2. Analyze cultural clues in these cartoons.
3. Act 2 audio
HOMEWORK:
1. Read your "book chat" book.
Brandon Davies article--turn in homework.
The Crucible--
1. Writer's Notebook prompt: After reading the "walkabout" theory posters, draw a conclusion about what cultural factors helped bring about the witchcraft hysteria.
2. Analyze cultural clues in these cartoons.
3. Act 2 audio
HOMEWORK:
1. Read your "book chat" book.
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 13 & 14
Lyrics Presentations--Table 6
The Crucible
1. Watch DVD to the end of Act 1.
2. Go over Act 1 questions.
3. Culture is a part of the setting: Learn about possible reasons for the witch hysteria by doing a "walk-around." In your Writer's Notebook, answer this prompt: In your opinion, what are the best explanations for witchcraft hysteria? Write a one-page explanation.
HOMEWORK:
1. Read your "book chat" book.
2. Brandon Davies article and response--you can just write the answer on the back/bottom.
The Crucible
1. Watch DVD to the end of Act 1.
2. Go over Act 1 questions.
3. Culture is a part of the setting: Learn about possible reasons for the witch hysteria by doing a "walk-around." In your Writer's Notebook, answer this prompt: In your opinion, what are the best explanations for witchcraft hysteria? Write a one-page explanation.
HOMEWORK:
1. Read your "book chat" book.
2. Brandon Davies article and response--you can just write the answer on the back/bottom.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 9 & 12
Lyrics Presentations--Table 5
Business
1. "Find the English 11 $10 Mystery Crucible Quote" on the back bulletin board.
The Crucible
1. Finish listening to Act 1 audio.
2. Watch DVD.
3. Answer "Questions for Act One of The Crucible."
HOMEWORK
1. Read your book. When you're done with 500 pages, see me to do a "book chat."
Business
1. "Find the English 11 $10 Mystery Crucible Quote" on the back bulletin board.
The Crucible
1. Finish listening to Act 1 audio.
2. Watch DVD.
3. Answer "Questions for Act One of The Crucible."
HOMEWORK
1. Read your book. When you're done with 500 pages, see me to do a "book chat."
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 7 & 8
Lyrics Presentations--Table 4
The Crucible--handout
1. Writer's Notebook entry for Act 1
2. Listened to audio of Act 1
Homework:
1. Read your book. When you're done, see me to do a "book chat."
The Crucible--handout
1. Writer's Notebook entry for Act 1
2. Listened to audio of Act 1
Homework:
1. Read your book. When you're done, see me to do a "book chat."
Thursday, September 1, 2011
September 2 & 6
Lyrics Presentations--Table 3
Media Center --Books Looks activity with reading genres. Participation points for showing me your Reading Log and what book you're reading.
HOMEWORK
Your-choice reading. You have a little longer than a month to finish 500 pages on your own.
Media Center --Books Looks activity with reading genres. Participation points for showing me your Reading Log and what book you're reading.
HOMEWORK
Your-choice reading. You have a little longer than a month to finish 500 pages on your own.
August 31 & September 1
Lyrics Presentations--Table 2
The Crucible Webquest
HOMEWORK
1. Have you found a book to read yet? We're going to the Media Center next time.
2. Disclosure Document (late)
3. Writer's Notebook decorated (Late)
The Crucible Webquest
HOMEWORK
1. Have you found a book to read yet? We're going to the Media Center next time.
2. Disclosure Document (late)
3. Writer's Notebook decorated (Late)
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