English 1H Assignments

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
SWBAT compare and contrast Jack and Ralph by making a double bubble and using textual evidence in one well-written paragraph
silent reading (collect 1-3 study guide)
double bubble (3 3 3)
write a colored paragarph with TWO blended quote + p.c.s

HW: finish paragraph
journals due this Friday

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension of the novel by answering study guide questions
silent reading ( stamp SAT list)
debrief ch.2
Begin Ch. 3/ T.O.D.

HW: REading check tomorrow
CH. 1-3 study guide questions due tomorrow.
No SAT quiz Friday (new list only)

Friday, February 8th, 2013
SWBAT identify a word's denotation by using context clues
silent reading/ collect projects/ stamp s.1 questions
Ch.1 check
SAT list 13
Begin Ch.2

HW: List 13/Ch.2 questions + journals

Thursday, February 6th, 2013
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension of the exposition by thorougly answering study guide questions
silent reading
Ch.1 LOTF

HW: symbols projects are due tomorrow
study guide ch.1 stamps tomorrow
continue journals and reading

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
SWBAT describe the historical context of LOTF by taking C.notes
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension by answering study guide questions
silent reading
LOTF c.notes
study guides/journal directions

HW: finish Ch.1 by Friday (reading check quiz)/do study guide + journals
Symbols project due by Friday

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
SWBAT support opinions by completing an anticipation using frames
silent reading
anticipation guides - lines of communication
discuss symbols project

HW: projects due by Friday!
read Ch.1 by Friday
Bring LOTF daily

Monday, February 4th, 2013
SWBAT review bm answers by correcting wrong answers
silent reading/new rr passes/seating
check out LOTF
bm corrections
HW:symbols project
read ch.1 by Friday

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
SWBAT demonstrate their mastery of semester 1 by receiving 70 or better on the final
RR passes
Semester 1 Final

HW: bring ID's on Monday!
Get a new book for RR (if necessary)
Symbols project due any day next week:)

Thursday, January 31st, 2013
SWBAT demonstrate their mastery of semester 1 by receiving 70 or better on the final
RR passes
Semester 1 Final

HW: bring ID's on Monday!
Get a new book for RR (if necessary)
Symbols project due any day next week:)

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
SWBAT understand symbolism by completing DIDLS and answering questions
Silent Reading
Assign projects
Finish "Scarlet Ibis" - complete all questions
DIDLS

HW: finish story/complete projects
STUDY! Finals are this week.

Monday, January 28th, 2013
SWBAT understand symbolism by doing a close reading of "The Scarlet Ibis" by taking notes and completing DIDLS
silent reading
"The Scarlet Ibis" C.notes
DIDLS

HW: continue studying for finals

Friday, January 25th, 2013
SWBAT demonstrate mastery of quarter 2 standards by scoring proficient or advanced on the benchmark
Qtr. 2 bm

HW: study guides

Thursday, January 24th, 2012
SWBAT review qtr. 2 standards by playing BM jeopardy
silent reading
BM jeopardy

HW: continue study guides!
BM tomorrow!

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
SWBAT describe/define symbolism by taking notes and participating in a whip around
silent reading
discuss "L or T?" tests
symbolism notes
whip around - pair share activity

HW: Benchmarks are Friday
*continue to study for final by using the hot pink handout

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension by receiving 70 percent or higher on the test
SWBAT resolve the ambiguity in "The Lady or the Tiger?" by writing a persuasive paragraph
silent reading (stamp list 11)
"Lady or the Tiger?" test
persuasive paragraphs

HW: study SAT words/complete study guide

Friday, January 18th, 2013
SWBAT identify a word's denotation by using context clues
silent reading
Quiz 11
List 12


HW: finish list 12
get quotes/L or the T? test is Tuesday (quotes required)

Thursday, January 17th, 2013
SWBAT identify ambiguity by reading "The Lady or the Tiger?"
finish story
get quotes for Tuesday

HW: study SAT words

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension of the story by answering questions during the reading
silent reading
"Lady or the Tiger?" (focus on ambiguity/persuasion)

HW: Study SAT words

Tuesday, January 15th, 2012
SWBAT describe ambiguity by analyzing Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken"
silent reading
C.notes/SOAPSTone
HW: study SAT words

Monday, January 14th, 2013
SWBAT identify irony by completing a summative test
silent reading
Irony summative test

HW: Study SAT words

Friday, January 11th, 2013
SWBAT identify a word's denotation by using context clues
silent reading (collect hw)
Quiz 10
List 11

HW: List 11
Study Irony notes (summative quiz on Monday)

Thursday, January 10th, 2012
SWBAT use improved diction when writing
collect Sniper questions
give one, get one (diction)
Sniper paragraph (use 3 SAT words)

HW: finish paragraphs
Study-SAT quiz tomorrow

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
SWBAT describe irony & theme by answering questions about "The Sniper"
silent reading
"Sniper" book questions (focus on incorporating quotes)
equity cards

HW: finish questions/ Study SAT words

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
SWBAT formulate a theme and identify irony by taking C.notes on a reading of "The Sniper"
silent reading
"The Sniper"

HW: study SAT words - quiz on Friday

Monday, January 7, 2012
SWBAT distinguish secondary and primary sources by review handout
Silent reading
pairshare handouts - discuss
library - check out a new book!

HW: bring reading book daily
study SAT words

Friday, December 21, 2012
SWBAT compare and contrast the movie to the short story
silent reading
grade tests "G.of the M." /t.c.'s
watch film
double bubble

HW: read the 4 articles (p. 231-241) - complete accompanying handout
find a new book to read:)
Have a great break!

Thursday, December 20th, 2012
SWBAT show mastery of irony by receving 70 or higher on the test
Silent reading
Discuss Xmas break hw (sniper pre-reading articles)
Extra Credit: Diamond contest
"Gift of the Magi" test

HW: 1 pagers are due tomorrow

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012
SWBAT analyze the irony in "The Gift of the Magi" by answering questions
silent reading
finish story
answer questions/vocab review ho

HW: TEST tomorrow

Tuesday, December 18, 2012
SWBAT use vocab correctly and describe irony by taking C. notes on the short story
silent reading
start "Gift of the Magi"

HW: 1 pagers are due by Friday

Monday, December 17th, 2012
SWBAT identify type of irony by using ID cards
silent reading
grade SAT quizzes/finish OMAS presentations
Irony - types of it

HW: 1 pagers due this week

Friday, December 15th, 2012 (sub)
silent reading
Quiz 9
List 10

HW: 1 pagers are due by next Friday
finish list 10

Thursday, December 14th, 2012
SWBAT describe and define irony by taking C.notes
silent reading/return books
Irony pretest
Irony C.notes

HW: Study SAT words - QUIZ TOMORROW
1 pagers are due next week

Wednesday, December 12, 2012
SWBAT to make thematic links across genres by presenting on a given topic/theme
silent reading
Theme groups
Present:)

HW: OMAS questions/ says,means, matter due tomorrow
SAT quiz Friday - study

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
SWBAT analyze OMAS by participating in World Cafe
silent reading
World Cafe: OMAS

HW: compose 2 themes for the novel
OMAS questions and says, means, matter due tomorrow or Thursday
STUDY SAT words

Monday, December 10th, 2012
SWBAT analyze Old Man and the Sea by answering s. 6 questions and completing their says, means, matter chart
silent reading
finish the novel (complete s. 6 questions/finish says, means,matter)

HW: World Cafe tomorrow
finish all questions/ says, means, matter chart

Friday, December 7th, 2012
SWBAT identify a word's denotation by using context clues
Silent reading
Quiz 8
List 9

HW: OMAS Read to page 110 (do 1-3)
SAT list 9 (collecting all lists 6-9 on Monday)

Thursday, December 6th, 2012
SWBAT identify the author's style to completing a worksheet and using frames
silent reading
style worksheet/sum it up with a frame

HW: study SAT words (quiz tomorrow)

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
SWBAT analyze OMAS by answering s.5 questions and adding 1 entry to says, means, matter chart
Silent reading
debrief section 4
begin section 5

HW: finish s. 5 OMAS questions (incorporate at least 2 SAT words)
add 1 entry to says, means, matters

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
SWBAT support an assertion by writing a timed persuasive essay
District writing assessment: persuasive essay

HW: work on says, means, matters

Monday, December 3rd, 2012
SWBAT review persuasive writing by outlining a fictional persuasive essay
Silent reading
outline essays with partners
practice counterarguments by playing apples to apples

HW: review persuasive essay notes
DWA is tomorrow

Thursday, November 29th, 2012
SWBAT analyze historically significant literature by thoroughly answering questions
groups: Read section 4 (DUE Monday)
do says, means, matter (add 1 entry)
HW: No school FRIDAY
*1 pager due before Winter Break
study persuasive writing notes/DWA is Tuesday
complete section 4/continue says, means, matter

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
SWBAT share out counterarguments/rebuttals during a whip around
SWBAT analyze OMAS by beginning section 4
Silent reading
Whip around
Begin s. 4 (due Monday)

HW: study persuasive writing notes
DWA is Tuesday

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
SWBAT write a persuasive paragraph by using textual evidence to support assertions
Silent Reading
Poe essay feedback ppt
Review essays
write persuasive paragraph (provide 2 examples, one of which must be a quote)

HW: finish paragraph + add counterargument/rebuttal
DWA next Tuesday - study persuasive notes

Monday, November 26th, 2012
SWBAT analyze OMAS by ascribing 4 icons to the novel
Silent Reading
Debrief section 3
Icons - 4 in groups
Whip around 1 icon

HW: study persuasive notes
DWA next Tuesday

Friday, November 16th, 2012
SWBAT identify a word's denotation by using context clues
Silent Reading
List 8

HW: finish list 8/S.3 of OMAS/ continue says, means, matter

Thursday, November 15th, 2012
SWBAT analyze historically significant literature (OMAS) by answering questions and adding to their says, means, matter
Silent reading
review Section 2
start section 3
says, means, matter

HW: continue section 2/3/ answer packet
keep up with your says, means, matter
NO QUIZ tomorrow

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
SWBAT ascribe traits and demonstrate knowledge of characterization by taking a Q1 summative test
Silent Reading
Summative characterization test
OMAS - section 2

HW: Continue OMAS

Tuesday, November 13th,2012
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension of OMAS by reviewing packet questions
SWBAT analyze bm tests by completing 10 test corrections
Silent reading (stamp section 1)
BM corrections
Review section 1 questions
discuss nautical terms

HW: begin section 2 - due Thursday
Characterization test tomorrow - review all notes

Friday, November 9th, 2012
SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of SAT words by taking a quiz
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension of the novel by answering Section 1 questions
Silent Reading
Check out OMAS
Quiz 7
Begin section 1
HW: Section 1 of the packet
Study characterization notes

Thursday, November 8th, 2012
SWBAT describe the context and author of OMAS by taking C.notes
Silent reading
review yesterday-characterization
C.notes: OMAS intro
review SAT words


HW: study SAT words - quiz tomorrow

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
SWBAT describe characters by completing a character chart and completing a TOD
Silent reading
Chart: 140-143 (1 direct/1 indirect)
TOD 1-10/ compose 2 sentences blending quotes : (Character) can be (perceived/seen/viewed) as (trait/adjective) (since/because/due to the fact) that "quote" (PC).

HW: study characterization notes
Quiz tomorrow

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012
SWBAT support an assertion by writing a timed persuasive essay using textual evidence
Silent reading
Timed write (45 minutes only)

HW: study SAT words

Monday, November 5th, 2012
SWBAT prepare for a timed essay by taking C. notes
Silent reading (stamp 7)
paraphrase standards
review parts of an essay
plan/prepare quotes

HW: review notes/have quotes ready to go!

Friday, November 2nd, 2012
SWBAT identify a word's denotation/connotation by using context clues
Quiz #6
List #7

HW: finish list #7/ complete Poe 4 square

Thursday, November 1st, 2012
SWBAT demonstrate mastery of ELA qtr 1 standards by scoring advanced or proficient
BM 1

HW: study SAT words

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
SWBAT review for the bm by playing jeopardy using white boards
silent reading (1 pagers are due)
BM jeopardy

HW: study your notes

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
SWBAT synthesize 4 articles by taking detailed notes in preparation for a timed write
SWBAT demonstrate mastery of pov by taking a standards test
Silent reading
Timed test- POV in book
Finish notes on the 4 articles

HW: 1 pager/finish notes

Monday, October 29th, 2012
SWBAT synthesize four articles by taking detailed notes in preparation for a timed write
Silent reading (stamp #6)
Begin 4-square notes

HW: 1 pagers due Wednesday

Friday, October 26th, 2012
SWBAT identify a word's denotation/connotation by using context clues
Quiz #5
List #6

HW: finish list #6
**One pagers are due next Wednesday

Thursday, October 25th, 2012
SWBAT demonstrate mastery of point of view by taking a quiz on narrators/pov
Silent Reading
Narrator quiz (1-9 projected, book 260-261)

HW: study SAT words

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2012
SWBAT support assertions by integrating quotes with their own words
Silent Reading
Review characterization
COA blending quotes handout (I do #1, We do #2, You do #3-5)

HW: finish quotes handout
Tomorrow narrator quiz

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2012
SWBAT attribute character traits by gathering evidence on a character chart
silent reading
Read characterization in textbook
Mean Girls clip
WE do (Mean Girls, partners - MDG, hw- COA)

HW: finish character chart

Monday, October 21st, 2012
SWBAT demonstrate comprehension by answering questions with a focus on a narrator's credibility
Silent REading - collect lists 1-5
Finish "COA" - act it out :>
Questions page 181 1-3, 5, 8, 9, 11-12

HW: finish questions/ study all VOCAB and SAT words
*TEST thursday

Thursday, October 18th, 2012
SWBAT evaluate the impact of a narrator by listing pros/cons for pov and writing a paragraph using frames
Silent reading
Summarize COA so far using 3 SAT words
view video snippets/ tree map pros and cons
write one paragraph

HW: Study SAT words!

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
SWBAT evaluate the impact of a narrator by reading "COA"
Silent Reading
Lit. Focus 172 (review objective)
Go over reading p. 175-178
HW: Rewrite one sentence/ change from 1st to 3rd pov

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
SWBAT describe POV by making a foldable
SWBAT evaluate the impact of a narrator by reading and taking notes on "COA"
Silent reading
foldable (148-149) do practice on page 149
Lit focus 172
go over exposition/ start p.174

HW: Read 174-175 (do 1 and 2)
complete foldable if you didn't in class

Monday, October 15th, 2012
SWBAT improve writing by analyzing narrative writing and MDG written test portion
Silent Reading (collect list 4)
Return essays
De-brief "MDG" test written portion- practice by rewriting it with a quote
Pre-read Cask of Amontillado background (PowerPoint) )

HW:
Read/notes on Exposition to: “at the thought of his immolation” (new:p.238, old:p.174) and paraphrase Poe's words.

Friday, October 12, 2012
SWBAT identify a word's denotation/connotation by using context clues
Quiz #3
List #4

HW: finish list #4
*Practice the PSAT- It's on Wednesday.

Thursday, October 11th, 2012
SWBAT prepare for the PSAT's by taking a practice test
Silent reading
PSAT video
PSAT section 5/discuss

HW: STUDY SAT words!! Quiz #3 tomorrow
finish section 5/bring PSAT bookl

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
SWBAT prepare for the PSAT's by taking a practice test
Silent reading
PSAT video
PSAT section 3/discuss

HW: finish section 3/bring PSAT bookl

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
SWBAT prepare for the PSAT's by taking a practice test
Silent reading
PSAT video
PSAT section 1/discuss

HW: finish section 1/bring PSAT booklets

Monday, October 9th, 2012
SWBAT demonstrate mastery of plot by receiving a 3 or better on the MDG test
Silent REading
MDG test
grade m/c portion

HW: bring PSAT booklets

Friday, October 5th, 2012
SWBAT identify a word's denotation/connotation by using context clues
Pay for the PSAT
Quiz #2
List #3

HW: finish list #3
*Practice the PSAT- section 3/ bring booklet next week

Thursday, October 5th, 2012
SWBAT analyze MDG by answering 5 questions using TPS in a group setting
Silent Reading
MDG questions

HW: PSAT 14 is due tomorrow
SAT QUIZ #2 tomorrow....STUDY!!!

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
SWBAT: describe the plot and sequence of "MDG" by creating a flow map
Silent Reading
Quick reading check quiz
Describe the story so far, use 3 SAT words
Finish "MDG" - study!

HW: Finish "MDG" / finish flow maps- Test on Monday
PSAT section 1 by Friday - PSAT's are on OCT. 17th :)
Study SAT list #2

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
SWBAT describe plot by sequencing the mian events on a flow map
Silent reading (collect narratives and SAT list #2)
"The Most Dangerous Game" - flow map

HW: Read up to the bottom of page 17 of the story- add to the flow map
PSAT money is due on Friday $14.00 dollars
SAT quiz #2 on Friday

Friday, September 28th, 2012
SWBAT identify a word's denotation and connotation by using whiteboards and TPS
Silent Reading
SAT quiz #1
SAT list #2

HW: papers due Monday!
finish SAT list #2

Thursday, September 27th, 2012
SWBAT use MLA format by typing a fictional autobiographical narrative
Silent Reading
Reminder: Add at least 2 SAT words to your papers/ Writing goals = 1000 words
Computer lab - type papers

HW: Study SAT words! Quiz tomorrow
Final draft is due Monday, October 1st.

Wednesday, September 25th, 2012
SWBAT use MLA format by typing a fictional autobiographical narrative
Silent Reading - go over reading assignment - due by the end of October
Computer lab - type papers

HW: Study SAT words! Quiz is on Friday
Final draft of your papers is due Monday, October 1st.

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
SWBAT identify and describe plot elements by taking notes and adding icons
Silent Reading
Announcements: pay PSAT 14 Oct. 5th, silent reading book assignment due by the end of October
Plot elements - notes
Add relevant icons to notes

HW: bring flash drives
Papers are due by Monday!
Study SAT words - quiz on Friday

Monday, September 24th, 2012
SWBAT peer edit by using a give one, get one handout
SWBAT correctly use vocabulary by answering high level questions
Silent reading (stamp list #1)
SAT hw review
complete give one, get one
"MDG" vocab - answer in complete sentences - use/highlight the vocab word

HW: It's strongly recommended to bring a flash drive this week.
Study SAT words
Papers are due on Monday!

Friday, September 21, 2012
SWBAT - identify a word's denotation/connotation by using context clues
RR - collect all writing (50 pts formative - 10 per stamp)
SAT list #1
PSAT booklets for non-AVID students
give one, get one
HW: SAT list #1 (add sentence with word highlighted, clues for 5 words, and add antonyms)
Add 2+ SAT words to your paper.
*It is strongly recommended to bring a flash drive next week.

Thursday, September 20th, 2012
SWBAT demonstrate proficiency on the autobiographical narrative standard by passing a quiz and peer editing with a give one, get one
RR (collect and stamp conclusions)
mini pep talk: discuss grades/stamps/absent work/worth ethic/ book talk
autobiographical narrative test (individual, then group)/ go over answers
Give one, get one - meet with one new person and get some feedback

HW: bring colored pens
Finish any incomplete parts of your paper.

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!
SWBAT revise intros by tps
SWBAT write a fictional autobiographical narrative by drafting conclusion and adding just a tad of dialogue
-RR (stamp intros)
-peer edit intros
-conclusions - notes/ draft it
dialogue ppt-take notes if you need to

HW: bring reading book
finish conclusions/add dialogue

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
SWBAT - revise a bp by adding sensory detail with a partner
SWBAT- write a fictional autobiographical narrative by writing introductions
RR (stamp bp3)
revise bp 3
write intros (take quick notes HTBT, view examples) - HINT at your moment, don't tell

HW: finish intros
research your person's legacy

Monday, September 17th, 2012
SWBAT - revise a bp by adding sensory detail with a partner
- write a fictional autobiographical narrative by writing one bp using colors
RR
revise bp 2
write bp 3 (for most of you, this is your MOMENT)

HW: finish bp 3 with colors - last bp =>
bring a quote (it can be something your person said or something someone else said about your person)

Friday, September 14th, 2012
SWBAT revise a bp by adding sensory detail (add adj to nouns/ add adv to verbs)
RR (collect bp1 - stamp if student used colors)
revise bp1 (whole class discuss nouns on whiteboard, I do, We do, You do)
begin bp2 with colors

HW: finish bp2 with colors/ RESEARCH!!

Thursday, September 13th, 2012
SWBAT describe a character's moment by writing one paragraph for their fictional autobiographical narrative using colors
Agenda: RR
review notes: How to begin this/ really strong ending
paraphrase rubric
show sample of bp1/ write bp 1 with your colors

HW: finish bp1 with your colors

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
SWBAT describe an essay by taking C.notes with icons:)
RR
-portfolios /Restroom passes
-match your icon - be prepared to explain icon's meaning and provide an original example
-C. notes - elements of an essay (HTBT and RSE)
whip around - moments and person for your paper

HW: bring colored pens
study notes and icons

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
SWBAT describe icons by using a foldable and taking notes
RR
get textbooks
Finish Icons
Application of icons with your topic - TPS

HW: pick your moment
Bring RR book
finish foldable using icons + your topic

Monday, September 10th, 2012
Objective: SWBAT describe the icons by using a foldable and taking notes
RR reading (sign up for fictional autobiographical narrative character)
Icons - foldable + notes
Pairshare topic - whip around

HW: Bring RR book daily
Research your character
Add 3 notes per icon on you and your partner's topic (8 icons X's 3 notes = 24 notes total)

Friday, September 7th, 2012
Objective: SWBAT describe their classmates by interviewing peers using a survey & frames
Agenda: Check hw (code and signature)
review rules/expectations
interview peers and present
time permitting: bday line + 1 t/l or personality analysis

HW: bring an RR book :)
get supplies
prepare to choose your person of focus for the fictional autobiographical narrative

Thursday, September 6th, 2012
Objective: SWBAT identify course expectations and rules by reviewing syllabus via ppt
Agenda: info card
syllabus
website (quick tutorial)

HW: get signature
check website for code
get 5 (historical) figure names
get reading book and supplies by Monday

HW CODES: Last name A-D=5424XB2, E-H=2286597F, I-P=Y247PPT, Q-Z=RP654222