Monday: 2/14
IC: Those students who still need to complete the Scantron test will do so. We will begin class with a Lesson Five Vocabulary Review Activity. The class will continue viewing and discussing O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Materials: Bring your vocabulary book, class notes, and copy of Homer's Odyssey to turn in if you haven't already done so.
Tuesday: 2/15
IC: We will finish viewing and discussing O Brother, Where Art Thou? We'll share connections, and then you'll turn in your notes from the film. I will distribute copies of William Golding's Lord of the Flies and we'll take a look at the reading schedule. Finally, you will complete Writer's Notebook Entry #7.
Materials: Bring your class notes and Writer's Notebook Entries.
Wednesday: 2/16
IC: We'll begin class with an Everyday Edit. Then you'll work with a peer to complete a Lesson Six Vocabulary Review Activity. Finally, we'll discuss the concept of characterization, including the numerous ways an author builds a reader's understanding of a character within a text. We'll brainstorm ways to develop characters within our own writing.
Materials: Bring your class notes and vocabulary book.
Thursday: 2/17
IC: You will read a short story and respond. You will also register for classes next year during this period.
HW: Write a one page response to the short story - due Tuesday!
Materials: Bring your class registration sheet and class notes.
Friday: 2/18
IC: You will complete the Lessons Five and Six Vocabulary Test. Then you'll take a reading quiz over chapter one of Lord of the Flies. We'll discuss the reading selection, including instances of characterization.
Materials: Bring your complete vocabulary extra credit work, copy of Lord of the Flies, and class notes.
HW: Complete your response to Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," as well as the writing project assigned in class on Friday. Both assignments are due Tuesday, 2/22.
