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Week of August 29-September 2

Hi there,

We have a full week of learning ahead.  So, please check back here regularly for updates.  You will find a tentative schedule of assignments below that connect heavily to plot twists!  There will be occasions when we won't cover everything listed below, and sometimes homework will change.  Please be mindful of the homework board that lists all assignments for the week because it is the best way to know exactly what is due.  Utilize your classroom contact for help too.  I'm also available to you if you need me.  

Remember to use a pen or lose ten. All assignments completed outside of class should be typed.  Don't e-mail assignments to me.  It is your responsibility to get assignments to me. 

Good versus Evil, our first unit of study, will consist of popular, classic short stories and novels.  It is my expectation that you will put forth 110% effort.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Greene

Notebook check for setup September 9

Monday August 29

Class time:

Periods 2, 4, 6, and 7

-shortened schedule due to discipline assembly

-“What’s in a name?”  assigned (Due September 1)

-collect parent contact info.

-grammar practice in packet
-vocabulary (define each word; write down its part of speech; write a synonym and and antonym for each word; write a sentence for each word using clues to help unlock the meaning of the sentence.  For example, an unacceptable sentence would be:  I went to the doctor yesterday and was told that I have a minor case of malnutrition.  In this sentence, there aren't any clues to help unlock the meaning of "malnutrition."  A better sentence:  Since I've been having a hard time eating well due to my long working hours, my doctor has expressed concerns about me developing a possible minor case of malnutrition.)

MAL— bad, evil

            malnutrition=

            malevolent= 

            malice=

            malady=

            dismal= 

BENE—good, well

            Benefit =

Benefactor =

Beneficial =   

Benevolent = .

Benediction = 

            Beneficiary = 

 

 

-science fiction/historical fiction movie trailers

-Discuss characteristics of each genre

Hw:  grammar for Tuesday; What’s in a name? vocabulary Thursday. 

Period 5

-shortened schedule due to discipline assembly

-What’s in a name?  due TODAY!

-collect parent contact info.
-vocabulary due Thursday(define each word; write down its part of speech; write a synonym and and antonym for each word; write a sentence for each word using clues to help unlock the meaning of the sentence.  FIND A PICTURE FOR EACH WORD.  For example, an unacceptable sentence would be:  I was mortified during yesterday's award's assmebly.    In this sentence, there aren't any clues to help unlock the meaning of "mortify."  A better sentence:  Since I'm a shy person and can be easily embarrassed, you can only imagine how mortified I was when my parents arrived at school wearing clown costumes for my "surprise" birthday party.)

Mort--Death

1. Mortify:
2. Mortician:
3. Immortal:
4. Mortal:
5. Mortuary:
6. Morbid:
7. Rigor Mortis:

https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dcns732c_1hrfwcrcn

-science fiction/historical fiction movie trailer

-discuss characteristics of each genre

-Literary elements:  fill-in-the-blank (quiz Friday!)

-grammar pretest due tomorrow

Hw:   finish fill-in-the-blank literary element notes; grammar pretest; vocabulary due Thursday!  FLASHCARDS

Tuesday, August 30

Periods 2, 4, 6, and 7

Class Time:

-media center to checkout textbooks

-grammar for Tuesday

-define good.  Define evil.

-literature notes:  A short story is a piece of prose fiction, usually under 10,000 words, which can be read at one sitting. Artistically, a short story is intended to create an impression via character, conflict, theme, setting, symbols and point of view. Every detail contributes to this one impression ‐ a unity of effect. A short story is personal, part of the author, and modern short stories are more concerned with character than action.

-literature notes:  satire, dystopia, utopia, antecedent action  (is part of the exposition that is very important because it helps you become familiar with events that occurred prior to the opening of the story, and which have led up to the situation or event beginning the story itself); Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. background notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-YonycI7XFlnirBq8k8RLuOxp3OXZM8zTzQ4r5uBTlQ/edit?hl=en_US

-watch 1984 Apple McIntosh commercial

-Topics of discussion (What are need to know gov’t items?  Why did book burning happen in parts of Europe?)

-Read:  “Harrison Bergeron”  Finish at home
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/harrison.html

-Hw:  finish “Harrison Bergeron” reading.  Grammar practice for Wed.    What’s in a name?  See blog for discussion questions on the reading.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6TMk85ciBijtMauX8w307fguD3uPfY98zra6w5HOoE/edit?hl=en_US

Period 5

Class Time:

-media center to checkout textbooks/The Peal

-define good.  Define evil.

-go over grammar practice/pretest

-background notes on Shirley Jackson, first author study (semi-autobiographical)
-Agree or Disagree

*It is important for children to learn to obey rules and to cooperate with their teacher
*Most children are truthful
-Keep a log of choices in your literature notes for each short story.  You will explain how each character makes a choice in each short story covered.  ( THEME* CHOICES)

-“Charles”  (pg 345) by Shirley Jackson  Finish reading for homework

-literature notes:  characterization; irony (dramatic; situational; verbal); plot; suspense; climax; foreshadowing; copy notes on pg 4 in literature notes section of your notebook.

Hw:  finish reading “Charles” (pg 345) for homework for mini-quiz; literary elements quiz (Friday!)

pronoun homework from workbook; pg 4 in your textbook (copy types of fiction and elements of fiction in the

literature section of your notebook)

August 30

Wednesday

Periods 2, 4, 6, and 7

Class Time:

-grammar for Wednesday

-Discuss text “Harrison Bergeron”
-add allusion to your notes

-How does the author shake up your assumptions about ideal communities?  How would you be handicapped if you were a member of Harrison’s community?  Why is the handicapping necessary?

-see clip for 2081 and/or The Incredibles

-in pairs, compare and contrast the three pieces (commercial; movie, and short story)

Hw:  grammar for Thursday; What’s in a name? bring crayons/markers/colored pencils tomorrow (THURSDAY!, please!)

1984, Allusion commericial
http://www.uriahcarpenter.info/1984.html


 

Period 5

Class time:

-go over grammar homework

-mini-quiz on “Charles.”

-What clue does the author provide to help the reader realize the identity of Charles?

-Introduce the character creation assignment, due September 2

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TiMEacjOTkIr_Lv0zG03HieE55jQSyQw18EQjpgHonA/edit?hl=en_US

-Use class time to brainstorm

-Diagram the plot of the story “Charles” using plot line distributed in class

-Find an example of literary elements (foreshadowing; irony; suspense; mood, point of view) in the text

Hw:  vocabulary; bring colored pencils/markers.  

Thursday

Period

2, 4, 6, and 7

September 1

-grammar for Thursday

-What’s in a name? due TODAY!

-share briefly volunteers’ “What’s in a name?”
-vocabulary.  Quiz Tuesday!

-go over the Venn Diagram together;

-How does the commercial relate to the short story? 3 way Venn
-view 2081- -23 minute video of "Harrison Bergeron"

-Go back to the focus for the unit:  Good versus Evil

-background notes on Shirley Jackson

-“The Lottery"  by Shirley Jackson…finish reading for homework (link to the story below

http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lotry.html

 

Hw:  finish “The Lottery"  by Shirley Jackson;  grammar; 

Period 5

-Discuss “Charles” from homework questions
-go over vocabulary.  Quiz Tuesday!
-work in groups on T-chart for short stories and novels
-character creation sketch assignment. 
-"Choices"
-diagram the plot of "Charles"

-What stereotypes exist about little, old ladies?  Why do these stereotypes exist?
-Introduce Shirley Jackson's background notes.

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Hw:  Character creation due FRIDAY!

Friday

Periods 2, 4, 5, and 7

Class time:

-Good versus Evil?  Is it present? 
-"The Lottery"

-What symbols exists in the text?  (Symbols in the text?)

-literary elements to discuss:  symbols; characterization; conflict; point of view; setting; theme; suspense; irony;
-Read:  "How the lottery changed my life"

-Why is this story entitled “The Lottery"  Themes? 

-sketch a picture that sums up the overarching theme of the text.  Choose one quote to represent the story and explain its significance.

Hw:  finish sketch;  Name symbols from the text; diagram the plot of the story  (include antecedent action; rising; climax, falling, and resolution)  Fahrenheit 451 by September 19

Period 5

Class time:

-Share character creations

-literary elements quiz (skills based)
-diagram the plot of "Charles"
-"Choices" log continued

 -"The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson
-Discussion questions for the text

Hw:  discussion questions for the text

Here we go! August 26th

We're off to a wonderful start! Check back here on Monday for a longer list of assignments and/or activities.

Upcoming Dates:
September 9- -Binder Check
September 19-Bring Fahrenheit 451 to class

August 26
-PBIS lesson (office and student services areas)
-Grammar packet distribution
-3 ring binder setup (grammar, vocabulary, literature notes, writing, daily warmups/bellwork)
-mini assessment
-"What's in a Name?"  (if time allows)

Hw:  Grammar practice.  Have a wonderful, dry weekend!