Lessons & Homework
Tuesday, August 26th
1. vocab words: A. novel B. alliteration
2. Introduce: Journals and folders, daily procedures, exit ticket instructions, syllabus
3. Name Game Alliteration on folders
3. Scavenger Hunt - Room Resources
Homework: 1. Bring in Collage materials for next class (magazines, art, photos, poetry...)
2. Read Syllabus online with a parent & have parents send me an email that says they have read and understood the syllabus & communicate any concerns prior to the start of the class.
Thursday, August 28th
1. vocab words: A. perspective B. symbolism C. subjective D. objective (Adj)
2. Journal Entry:
4. Collage Journal
Homework: Find and bring in an independent reading book of your choice for your first independent reading project. It should be something that you will enjoy reading. It can be a graphic novel, fiction or non-fiction...talk to me if you need help finding a book. Read at least a few pages of book to make sure you like it.
Tuesday, September 2nd
1. vocab words: A) objective (N) B) insightful C) diligent
2. REVIEW: types of words: synonym, homonym, antonym
3. Journal: Goals:
5. Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Start reading your independent reading book 20 minutes per day & fill out 1-3 bullet points for each section of the LIT MAP: student example here
Thursday, September 4th
1. vocab: A) literal vs. figurative (Adj) context (N)
2. Journal: Brainstorm Figurative Language Examples
3. Quiz: Syllabus, Procedures, Vocabulary, Synonym, Homonym, Antonym
4. Context Clues Worksheets
5. Go over Lit Map
6. Collage Journal/Scavenger Hunt
Homework: 1. Context Worksheet
2. Read your independent book 20 minutes each day & add to lit map
Friday, September 5th
1. vocab: denotation vs. connotation (N)
2. Journal: brainstorm synonymous words that have differing connotations
3. Quiz: Context
4. Connotation vs. Denotation Practice
5. Collage Journal & Scavenger Hunt
Homework: 1. Connotation & Context Practice Worksheet
2. Independent Reading Book
Tuesday, September 9th
1. vocab: A) characterization A) attribute B) trait C) characteristic
Indirect Characterization: Speech, Appearance, Thoughts, Actions, Others' Reactions
2. journal: Tree Climbers: My Metaphorical Self at this moment - with which tree climber do I most relate?
3. Quiz: Syllabus & Procedures
4. Finish Collaging Journal
5. Finish Scavenger Hunt
Homework: 1. Context & Prefix/Suffix/Root worksheet
2. Independent Reading Book
Thursday, September 11th - substitute - Ms. Murray
1. vocab: vivid
2. Prequiz: Literary Terms
3. Journal: Characterization Packet exercises:
Homework: CREATE-A-CHARACTER: Write a description of a character including all 5 methods of characterization
Tuesday, September 16th
1. vocab: diction, synonymous, imagery
2. journal: Thesaurus/Synonyms for boring words... (how many can you think of?)
A) Verbs:
Thursday, September 18th
1. vocab: tone, voice, mood, theme, allusion
2. journal: What is Science Fiction?
3. quiz: Imagery, Figurative Language
4. Read: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: Work on Lit Map (add 5 types of indirect characterization for Protagonist & Antagonist) and Independent Reading Book
Friday, September 19th
1. vocab: dystopia, utopia, foreshadowing
2. journal: My Utopia
3. Lit Map check - Independent Reading Project Review
4. Read: 'The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: Bedroom of my Dreams Assignment
Tuesday, September 23rd
1. vocab: A) inference B) concrete detail/evidence C) commentary/analysis D) autonomous
2. Quiz: tone, voice, mood, allusion, literary terms
3. Journal: Characterize someone you know. Describe their personality & give examples. What kind of person are they? What makes them this kind of a person?
4. Finish Reading: "The Veldt"
5. Characterization of Characters in "The Veldt"
Thursday, September 25th
1. vocab: A) individuate (v.) individuation (n.) B) conform (v) C) adhere
2. Journal: Me: What do I like? What do I love? What challenges me? What disgusts me? What makes me laugh really hard? What are my best skills? What makes me unique/individual? Why is it important to be an individual?
3. Quiz: Characterization
4. Finish Reading: "The Veldt"
5. Characterization of Characters in "The Veldt"
Homework:
**PERIOD 1: 1. Finish Character Analysis Paragraph for one of the characters in "The Veldt"
2. Take 1 page of research notes on ray Bradbury's life
**PERIOD 4: Write your Character Analysis Paragraph for one of the characters in "The Veldt"
link to worksheet: Characterization Paragraph of a character in "The Veldt"
(TS. CD. CM. CD. CM. CD. CM. CS.)
Tuesday, September 30th
1. vocab: thesis, justification, evaluate, synthesize
2. Dystopian society
3. quiz: vocab
4. Go over homework & vocab
5. "The Veldt" Analysis
Homework: Finish "Veldt" Character Analysis
2. Continue Independent Reading Book & Lit Map
Thursday, October 2nd
1. vocab: a. paraphrase b. exemplify c. conjecture d. conjunction
2. journal: Pros and Cons of Technology
3. Technology Discussion & Notes
4. Quiz: TS, CD, CM, CS/vocab
5. Peer Edit Characterization Paragraph
6. Pair Write an Analysis of "The Veldt"
Homework: Write the author biography for your Independent Book - Paraphrase from an internet source - RECORD YOUR SOURCE!
Independent Reading Book & LIT MAP (Due: October 24th)
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the ideas that Bradbury put forth in "The Veldt"?
ESSAY OUTLINE:
- Introduction:
A)introduce story (title and author)
B) paraphrase background and main idea of story
C) State Thesis (answer essential question)
- Body Paragraph 1: THEME 1
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
D) CS: Consequently, while Ray Bradbury contends...., we can see......today.
-Body Paragraph 2: THEME 2
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
D) Concluding Sentence: Therefore, Ray Bradbury illustrates ______, while today we can see...
-Body Paragraph 3: THEME 3
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
D) Concluding Sentence: Hence, Bradbury asserts ______, and today.....
-Conclusion:
A) Restate thesis in new words, with added information
B) Summarize all arguments
C) Leave the reader with a BANG (something to think about) - technology in 1951 vs. today
Charts: Themes and Examples from "The Veldt" and today
Themes and Examples 1
Themes and Examples 2
Chart: Pros/Cons of Technology
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 1
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 2
Essay example
Friday, October 3rd
1. vocab: a. manifestation b. essential c. essence d. paraphrase
2. Journal: He says... I say...
3. Analysis of Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt"
- Essential Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree with Ray Bradbury's ideas presented in "The Veldt" about the effect of technology on humans?
- Outline
- Write first paragraph of essay
Homework: 1. Complete first paragraph of essay:
A. Introduce story and author
B. Paraphrase plot and themes
C. End with thesis statement - answer the question: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the ideas Ray Bradbury sets forth in "The Veldt"?
2. Independent Reading Book & LIT MAP (Due: October 23rd)
Tuesday, October 7th
1. vocab: Respect, Integrity, Self-Sufficiency, Empathy (RISE)
2. journal: They Say, I Say
3. quiz: essay writing
4. Essay Writing:
Homework: Complete 3 body paragraphs of essay - compare your ideas with Bradbury's
Thursday, October 9th
1. vocab: reliable, credible, citation
2. journal: Credible Sources: How do you determine if a source is credible?
3. Credible Sources and Research - 2 pages of Research from 2 credible Sources
* Complete crediblity checklist for each source
4. Essay Writing:
Tuesday, October 14th
1. vocab: culmination, cumulative, accumulation
2. Work Period:
1. Peer Edit Essay
2. Revise, Edit with Outline Checklist and Rubric
3. Conference with Ms. Rankin
4. Print out Essay and hand in final draft
5. Work on next Independent Reading Project (Due Oct. 23rd)
Homework: 1. Complete Final Draft of Essay
2. Independent Reading Book Project
Thursday, October 16th (FIELD TRIP DAY/BOOK REPORT WORK DAY)
Homework: Independent Reading Book Project
A. Finish Book
B. Lit Map
C. Book Jacket - illustrated cover, summary, author bio, critical reviews (creative)
D. Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending
Friday, October 17th
1. vocab:
2. work period:
Homework: Independent Reading Book Project
A. Finish Book
B. Lit Map
C. Book Jacket - illustrated cover, summary, author bio, critical reviews (creative)
D. Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending
Tuesday, October 21st
1. vocab: fruition, apex, correlation
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Quarter 1
3. Read "The Other Foot" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: 1. Study VOCAB QUARTER 1 for a TEST Thursday - QUIZLET LINK
2. Independent Reading Book Project
A. Finish Book
B. Lit Map
C. Book Jacket - illustrated cover, summary, author bio, critical reviews (creative)
D. Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending
Thursday, October 23rd - LAST DAY OF QUARTER!!! BOOK REPORT DUE!!!
EXAM on Quarter 1 vocab and lit terms - quizlet link HERE
1. vocab words: A. novel B. alliteration
2. Introduce: Journals and folders, daily procedures, exit ticket instructions, syllabus
3. Name Game Alliteration on folders
3. Scavenger Hunt - Room Resources
Homework: 1. Bring in Collage materials for next class (magazines, art, photos, poetry...)
2. Read Syllabus online with a parent & have parents send me an email that says they have read and understood the syllabus & communicate any concerns prior to the start of the class.
Thursday, August 28th
1. vocab words: A. perspective B. symbolism C. subjective D. objective (Adj)
2. Journal Entry:
- Subjective vs. Objective: What subjects/ideas are subjective and objective?
4. Collage Journal
Homework: Find and bring in an independent reading book of your choice for your first independent reading project. It should be something that you will enjoy reading. It can be a graphic novel, fiction or non-fiction...talk to me if you need help finding a book. Read at least a few pages of book to make sure you like it.
Tuesday, September 2nd
1. vocab words: A) objective (N) B) insightful C) diligent
2. REVIEW: types of words: synonym, homonym, antonym
3. Journal: Goals:
- 2 goals for reading
- 2 goals for writing
- 2 goals for public speaking
- 2 goals for academic year
- 2 goals for life
5. Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Start reading your independent reading book 20 minutes per day & fill out 1-3 bullet points for each section of the LIT MAP: student example here
Thursday, September 4th
1. vocab: A) literal vs. figurative (Adj) context (N)
2. Journal: Brainstorm Figurative Language Examples
3. Quiz: Syllabus, Procedures, Vocabulary, Synonym, Homonym, Antonym
4. Context Clues Worksheets
5. Go over Lit Map
6. Collage Journal/Scavenger Hunt
Homework: 1. Context Worksheet
2. Read your independent book 20 minutes each day & add to lit map
Friday, September 5th
1. vocab: denotation vs. connotation (N)
2. Journal: brainstorm synonymous words that have differing connotations
3. Quiz: Context
4. Connotation vs. Denotation Practice
5. Collage Journal & Scavenger Hunt
Homework: 1. Connotation & Context Practice Worksheet
2. Independent Reading Book
Tuesday, September 9th
1. vocab: A) characterization A) attribute B) trait C) characteristic
Indirect Characterization: Speech, Appearance, Thoughts, Actions, Others' Reactions
2. journal: Tree Climbers: My Metaphorical Self at this moment - with which tree climber do I most relate?
3. Quiz: Syllabus & Procedures
4. Finish Collaging Journal
5. Finish Scavenger Hunt
Homework: 1. Context & Prefix/Suffix/Root worksheet
2. Independent Reading Book
Thursday, September 11th - substitute - Ms. Murray
1. vocab: vivid
2. Prequiz: Literary Terms
3. Journal: Characterization Packet exercises:
- appearance
- speech
- thoughts
- actions
- others' reactions
Homework: CREATE-A-CHARACTER: Write a description of a character including all 5 methods of characterization
Tuesday, September 16th
1. vocab: diction, synonymous, imagery
2. journal: Thesaurus/Synonyms for boring words... (how many can you think of?)
A) Verbs:
- walk
- run
- dance
- die
- go
- good
- bad
- fine
- happy
- sad
- Find boring words, circle them, and give a suggestion for a better word
- Star GOOD word choices
Thursday, September 18th
1. vocab: tone, voice, mood, theme, allusion
2. journal: What is Science Fiction?
3. quiz: Imagery, Figurative Language
4. Read: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: Work on Lit Map (add 5 types of indirect characterization for Protagonist & Antagonist) and Independent Reading Book
Friday, September 19th
1. vocab: dystopia, utopia, foreshadowing
2. journal: My Utopia
3. Lit Map check - Independent Reading Project Review
4. Read: 'The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: Bedroom of my Dreams Assignment
Tuesday, September 23rd
1. vocab: A) inference B) concrete detail/evidence C) commentary/analysis D) autonomous
2. Quiz: tone, voice, mood, allusion, literary terms
3. Journal: Characterize someone you know. Describe their personality & give examples. What kind of person are they? What makes them this kind of a person?
4. Finish Reading: "The Veldt"
5. Characterization of Characters in "The Veldt"
- Essay structure: TS. CD. CM. CD. CM. CD. CM. CS.
Thursday, September 25th
1. vocab: A) individuate (v.) individuation (n.) B) conform (v) C) adhere
2. Journal: Me: What do I like? What do I love? What challenges me? What disgusts me? What makes me laugh really hard? What are my best skills? What makes me unique/individual? Why is it important to be an individual?
3. Quiz: Characterization
4. Finish Reading: "The Veldt"
5. Characterization of Characters in "The Veldt"
Homework:
**PERIOD 1: 1. Finish Character Analysis Paragraph for one of the characters in "The Veldt"
2. Take 1 page of research notes on ray Bradbury's life
**PERIOD 4: Write your Character Analysis Paragraph for one of the characters in "The Veldt"
link to worksheet: Characterization Paragraph of a character in "The Veldt"
(TS. CD. CM. CD. CM. CD. CM. CS.)
Tuesday, September 30th
1. vocab: thesis, justification, evaluate, synthesize
2. Dystopian society
3. quiz: vocab
4. Go over homework & vocab
5. "The Veldt" Analysis
Homework: Finish "Veldt" Character Analysis
2. Continue Independent Reading Book & Lit Map
Thursday, October 2nd
1. vocab: a. paraphrase b. exemplify c. conjecture d. conjunction
2. journal: Pros and Cons of Technology
3. Technology Discussion & Notes
4. Quiz: TS, CD, CM, CS/vocab
5. Peer Edit Characterization Paragraph
6. Pair Write an Analysis of "The Veldt"
Homework: Write the author biography for your Independent Book - Paraphrase from an internet source - RECORD YOUR SOURCE!
Independent Reading Book & LIT MAP (Due: October 24th)
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the ideas that Bradbury put forth in "The Veldt"?
ESSAY OUTLINE:
- Introduction:
A)introduce story (title and author)
B) paraphrase background and main idea of story
C) State Thesis (answer essential question)
- Body Paragraph 1: THEME 1
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
D) CS: Consequently, while Ray Bradbury contends...., we can see......today.
-Body Paragraph 2: THEME 2
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
D) Concluding Sentence: Therefore, Ray Bradbury illustrates ______, while today we can see...
-Body Paragraph 3: THEME 3
A) Topic sentence (Bradbury argues that ........ about technology), while I believe....
B) CDs (quotes or paraphrasing examples from story), CMs (explain how it relates to your thesis)
C) Examples from modern day/Facts found from online sources
D) Concluding Sentence: Hence, Bradbury asserts ______, and today.....
-Conclusion:
A) Restate thesis in new words, with added information
B) Summarize all arguments
C) Leave the reader with a BANG (something to think about) - technology in 1951 vs. today
Charts: Themes and Examples from "The Veldt" and today
Themes and Examples 1
Themes and Examples 2
Chart: Pros/Cons of Technology
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 1
Pros/Cons of Technology Chart 2
Essay example
Friday, October 3rd
1. vocab: a. manifestation b. essential c. essence d. paraphrase
2. Journal: He says... I say...
3. Analysis of Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt"
- Essential Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree with Ray Bradbury's ideas presented in "The Veldt" about the effect of technology on humans?
- Outline
- Write first paragraph of essay
Homework: 1. Complete first paragraph of essay:
A. Introduce story and author
B. Paraphrase plot and themes
C. End with thesis statement - answer the question: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the ideas Ray Bradbury sets forth in "The Veldt"?
2. Independent Reading Book & LIT MAP (Due: October 23rd)
Tuesday, October 7th
1. vocab: Respect, Integrity, Self-Sufficiency, Empathy (RISE)
2. journal: They Say, I Say
3. quiz: essay writing
4. Essay Writing:
- A. Writing a Thesis
- B. Finding themes --> Writing a Topic Sentence (x3)
- C. Finding textual evidence (CDs from "The Veldt") to support your T.S. (x2-3 per paragraph)
- D. Add commentary to the CDs that connect these to your T.S.
Homework: Complete 3 body paragraphs of essay - compare your ideas with Bradbury's
Thursday, October 9th
1. vocab: reliable, credible, citation
2. journal: Credible Sources: How do you determine if a source is credible?
3. Credible Sources and Research - 2 pages of Research from 2 credible Sources
* Complete crediblity checklist for each source
4. Essay Writing:
- A. Add 2 facts for each paragraph about technology today
- B. Add a concluding sentence to each body paragraph
- C. Add a CS (concluding sentence) to each paragraph
- D. Write a final concluding analysis to your essay - Restate thesis, summarize 3 points, leave reader with a final thought or analysis on technology
Tuesday, October 14th
1. vocab: culmination, cumulative, accumulation
2. Work Period:
1. Peer Edit Essay
2. Revise, Edit with Outline Checklist and Rubric
3. Conference with Ms. Rankin
4. Print out Essay and hand in final draft
5. Work on next Independent Reading Project (Due Oct. 23rd)
Homework: 1. Complete Final Draft of Essay
2. Independent Reading Book Project
Thursday, October 16th (FIELD TRIP DAY/BOOK REPORT WORK DAY)
Homework: Independent Reading Book Project
A. Finish Book
B. Lit Map
C. Book Jacket - illustrated cover, summary, author bio, critical reviews (creative)
D. Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending
Friday, October 17th
1. vocab:
2. work period:
- 1. Peer Edit Essay with Outline checklist
- 2. Conference with Ms Rankin
- 3. Write final draft
- 4. Independent Book Project
Homework: Independent Reading Book Project
A. Finish Book
B. Lit Map
C. Book Jacket - illustrated cover, summary, author bio, critical reviews (creative)
D. Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending
Tuesday, October 21st
1. vocab: fruition, apex, correlation
2. journal: Self-Assessment of Quarter 1
3. Read "The Other Foot" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: 1. Study VOCAB QUARTER 1 for a TEST Thursday - QUIZLET LINK
2. Independent Reading Book Project
A. Finish Book
B. Lit Map
C. Book Jacket - illustrated cover, summary, author bio, critical reviews (creative)
D. Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending
Thursday, October 23rd - LAST DAY OF QUARTER!!! BOOK REPORT DUE!!!
EXAM on Quarter 1 vocab and lit terms - quizlet link HERE
Tuesday, October 28th
1. vocab: apparatus, incredulous,
2. journal: A Day in the Life of an Electronic
3. go over Vocab Test
4. Read "The Man" by Bradbury
Homework: Finish reading "The Man" and write a 1-page analysis of the story - use textual evidence (CDs), and compare Bradbury's overall themes across his stories: "The Veldt," "The Other Foot," and "The Man"
1. vocab: apparatus, incredulous,
2. journal: A Day in the Life of an Electronic
3. go over Vocab Test
4. Read "The Man" by Bradbury
Homework: Finish reading "The Man" and write a 1-page analysis of the story - use textual evidence (CDs), and compare Bradbury's overall themes across his stories: "The Veldt," "The Other Foot," and "The Man"
Thursday, October 30th
1. vocab: correlative, serene,
2. journal: If I were a city....
3. quiz: "The Man" by Bradbury
4. Read: "The City" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: finish reading "The City" and write an analysis:
1. What are the themes?
2. How does the author illustrate the themes?
3. What literary terms are used?
4. Reflect on the story yourself - make connections
1. vocab: correlative, serene,
2. journal: If I were a city....
3. quiz: "The Man" by Bradbury
4. Read: "The City" by Ray Bradbury
Homework: finish reading "The City" and write an analysis:
1. What are the themes?
2. How does the author illustrate the themes?
3. What literary terms are used?
4. Reflect on the story yourself - make connections
Friday, October 31st
Halloween: Spooky Stories in groups!!
Halloween: Spooky Stories in groups!!
Tuesday, November 4th
1. vocab: indubitably, maniacally, sadistically, malevolent, benevolent 2. journal: Notes on... Character types:
4. Plot Chart: Notes in journal 5. Plot Chart: "The Lorax" or a Bradbury story Homework: Read "The Highway" and plot chart the story and write 3 themes of the story |
Thursday, November 5th
1. vocab: narrative, sequential, poignant
2. journal: mindmap/brainstorm ideas for Science Fiction Narrative
3. quiz: character types and plot chart
4. Plan & Write Science Fiction Narrative
1. vocab: narrative, sequential, poignant
2. journal: mindmap/brainstorm ideas for Science Fiction Narrative
3. quiz: character types and plot chart
4. Plan & Write Science Fiction Narrative
- A. Character Development worksheet
- B. Plot chart
- C. Begin drafting Narrative
- Type first draft of Narrative - follow the plot chart
- Create a strong exposition - introducing setting & characters with vivid detail
- Introduce the conflict, foreshadow & build suspense
- Create complications as you build to the climax
- Add dialogue
- Add Sensory details, adjectives, imagery
- Add more details to draw out the action of the climax
- Resolve the conflict
- Leave the reader with something to think about (theme becomes clear; punchline is delivered)
Thursday, November 13th
1. vocab: nuance,
2. Go over Self-Edit/Peer Edit Rubric
3. Self Edit
4. Peer Edit
5. Conference with Ms Rankin
6. Write Final Draft
1. vocab: nuance,
2. Go over Self-Edit/Peer Edit Rubric
3. Self Edit
4. Peer Edit
5. Conference with Ms Rankin
6. Write Final Draft
Friday, November 14th
1. vocab: appease, menacing,
2. Grammar & Revision Edits for Narratives
3. Worktime: Science Fiction Story
Homework: Final Draft of Science Fiction Story due Tuesday at start of class -
Staple from bottom to top:
1. vocab: appease, menacing,
2. Grammar & Revision Edits for Narratives
3. Worktime: Science Fiction Story
Homework: Final Draft of Science Fiction Story due Tuesday at start of class -
Staple from bottom to top:
- Plot Chart/Character Development Worksheet
- First Draft - Edited
- Self Edit/Peer Edit Rubric
- Final Draft - typed, 12 pt font, double Spaced
Tuesday, November 18th
1. vocab: polytheistic, democracy
2. Journal: Greek Mythology Notes
3. Ancient Greece
4. Read: Greek Mythology Book
Homework: Greek Myth Vocab List 1
1. vocab: polytheistic, democracy
2. Journal: Greek Mythology Notes
3. Ancient Greece
4. Read: Greek Mythology Book
Homework: Greek Myth Vocab List 1
Thursday, November 20th
1. vocab practice & charades: Vocab List 1: Greek Myths
2. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: 1. Study Vocab Words
2. Independent Book Report: (DUE DECEMBER 12th - extra credit by December 5th)
Choose 2 of the 3:
1. vocab practice & charades: Vocab List 1: Greek Myths
2. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: 1. Study Vocab Words
2. Independent Book Report: (DUE DECEMBER 12th - extra credit by December 5th)
Choose 2 of the 3:
- Book Jacket (Illustrated Cover, Summary, Critical reviews, Author Bio)
- Lit Map (8 sections - 10 bullets per section for an A)
- Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending (2 pages, 12 pt font, double-spaced)
Tuesday, December 2nd
1. vocab: miser, obliged, heedless, lamentation, sojourn, tirade, deft
2. journal: Thanksgiving Break
3. Vocab Quiz
4. read; Greek Mythology Book
Homework: Independent Book Report
1. vocab: miser, obliged, heedless, lamentation, sojourn, tirade, deft
2. journal: Thanksgiving Break
3. Vocab Quiz
4. read; Greek Mythology Book
Homework: Independent Book Report
Thursday, December 4th
1. vocab: folly, prudent, piety, augury, lithe, precocious, impudent
explicit, condemned, sustenance, endow, aptitude, caprice, speculation, unshackled
2. journal: A Day in the Life of Ancient Greece
3. Quiz: Greek Gods
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: Independent Book Report
1. vocab: folly, prudent, piety, augury, lithe, precocious, impudent
explicit, condemned, sustenance, endow, aptitude, caprice, speculation, unshackled
2. journal: A Day in the Life of Ancient Greece
3. Quiz: Greek Gods
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: Independent Book Report
Friday, December 5th: Book Report due for Extra Credit (25 points)
1. vocab: jeer, foreboding, spite, swoon, befit, portal, appalling, disheveled, litigant
2. journal: A Day in the Life of Ancient Greece
3. Quiz: Greek Vocab Set 2
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: 1. Poster for your God/Goddess (illustration plus 10 bullet points explaining the main attributes of your god/goddess)
2. Independent Book Report
1. vocab: jeer, foreboding, spite, swoon, befit, portal, appalling, disheveled, litigant
2. journal: A Day in the Life of Ancient Greece
3. Quiz: Greek Vocab Set 2
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: 1. Poster for your God/Goddess (illustration plus 10 bullet points explaining the main attributes of your god/goddess)
2. Independent Book Report
Tuesday, December 9th
1. vocab: deplorable, toil, affliction, pauper
2. journal: Create-a-God
3. Quiz: Part 1 of Greek Myth Book
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: Independent Book Report
1. vocab: deplorable, toil, affliction, pauper
2. journal: Create-a-God
3. Quiz: Part 1 of Greek Myth Book
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: Independent Book Report
Thursday, December 11th
1. vocab:
2. journal: Final Semester Self-Assessment
3. Quiz: Greek Vocab Set 3
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: Independent Book Report DUE TOMORROW
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th
INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT DUE
Choose 2 of the 3:
1. vocab:
2. journal: Final Semester Self-Assessment
3. Quiz: Greek Vocab Set 3
4. Read: Greek Myth Book
Homework: Independent Book Report DUE TOMORROW
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th
INDEPENDENT BOOK REPORT DUE
Choose 2 of the 3:
- Book Jacket (Illustrated Cover, Summary, Critical reviews, Author Bio)
- Lit Map (8 sections - 10 bullets per section for an A)
- Additional Chapter/Alternate Ending (2 pages, 12 pt font, double-spaced)
FINAL EXAM RESOURCES:
B1: Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 Am
B4: Thursday 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lit Terms
Greek Gods