Today I will: 
-demonstrate knowledge of Chapters 1-9 via a multiple choice quiz

Please Take out: 
-Ch. 10 homework
-Bellwork paper
-a Writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork
-Ch 1-9 Quiz
-Collect Work Packet #2
-Begin Ch 11

Homework:

-Read Ch 11 and complete  Chapter 11 HW Work: Focus on Diction, Detail and Tone of Mrs. Dubose

Let's Get Started!

Tone and Mood

Today I will: 

• Analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.

Please Take out: 
A pen or pencil
Notebook or blank piece of paper
HW: Ch. 8

Today's Agenda:
1. Bellwork
2. Tone and Mood Intro
     Video 1      Video 2
3. Tone and Mood Passage

Homework:

1. Read Chapter 9. 
2. CP: Annotate the passage provided
3. H: See directions on the top of the page that was passed out today

Let's Get Started!

To Kill a Mockingbird

Today I will: 
-Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 6 and 7

Please Take out: 
A writing utensil
Ch 6 and 7 Homework

Today's Agenda:
1. Bell Work- Evidence Sentence Practice
2. Ch 7 Review
3. Begin Ch 8

Homework:

Read Ch 8 and complete HW slip 

Let's Get Started!

Evidence Sentences

Today I will: 

• Identify the components of Evidence Sentences by taking notes on how to construct an ES

Please Take out: 
A pen or pencil
4 colors of highlighter
Bellwork
HW: Ch. 5 Direct and Indirect Characterization of Miss Maudie

Today's Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Evidence Sentences
3. Ch. 5 Review of Miss Maudie-Family groups
4. Begin HW

Homework:

Read Chapters 6 & 7 and complete HW Slip

Let's Get Started!
Please open and begin the bell work

DIrect and Indirect Characterization

Today I will: 
-Draw conclusions about characters in TKAM by referring to text evidence that utilizes indirect characterization

-Cite evidence of indirect characterization about character Miss Maudie Atkinson and make inferences about her character

Please Take out: 
-A writing utensil
-Your ch 4 HW
-Notebook or piece of paper

Today's Agenda:
1. Shoe Bellwork
2. CH 4 Review
3. Direct- Indirect Characterization
4.Begin HW

Homework:

Read Ch 5 and complete Independent Practice Worksheet

Let's Get Started!
Please open and begin the bell work

The Great Depression In TKAM

Today I will: 
-Participate in a team building activity through setting up TKAM appointment clocks
-Read ch 3 as a class
-Summarize chapters 2 and 3 in small ABCDE groups

Please Take out: 
-Your chapter 2 HW

Today's Agenda:
1. Collect Work Packets
2. Read Ch 3 as a class
3. Review Chs 2 and 3 in ABCDE Groups
4. Set Up Appointment Clocks

Homework:

Read Ch 4 of TKAM and complete HW slip 

Let's Get Started!

Boo Radley

Today I will: 
-Define new vocabulary words from our text
-Formulate a visual representation of the character Boo Radley based on a close reading of a description of him in TKAM.

Please Take out: 
-A writing utensil
-Your completed Diction and Detail Packet

Today's Agenda:
1. Bell Work: TKAM Vocabulary ECCENTRIC 
2. Draw your depiction of Boo Radley
3. Complete Great Depression Screencast activity or Read Chapter 2 of TKAM

Homework:

-Read Chapter 2 of TKAM
-Log on to Google Classroom and watch the ScreenCast on the Great Depression and answer the questions provided. 

Exploring Diction and Detail

Today I will: 

-Recall Ch. 1 and make observations about the characters in TKAM through the Ch. 1 review.

-Identify and discuss why the author includes specific diction into their novels via the censorship ppt.

-Identify diction and detail in a passage from TKAM and draw conclusions about what the evidence reveals about the town of Maycomb.

Please Take out: 
-Writing Utensil
-Ch. 1 HW

Today's Agenda:
-Go over Censorship Powerpoint
-Work on Ch. 1 Diction and Detail Worksheet

Homework:

-Complete Diction and Detail Worksheet 

Let's Get Started!

Introduction To TKAM

Today I will: 
-Formulate a prediction about TKAM based on visual representations of the novel.
-View Emaze intro to TKAM ppt. and discuss images as a class 
-Begin Reading Ch 1 of TKAM

Please Take out: 
Writing Utensil
Your copy of TKAM
A blank piece of paper or spiral notebook

Today's Agenda:
Bell Work:
TKAM Vocabulary- Malevolent and Intimidation

1. Make predictions about TKAM by analyzing the cover and watching a short film clip
2. TKAM intro/discussion and presentation
3. Begin reading Ch 1

Homework:

-Finish reading ch 1 and complete the homework slip
-Buy required supplies by Friday 

Welcome to the Digital Challenge!

Today I will: 

• demonstrate my knowledge about the Humanities I course via a short quiz
• join a Google Classroom and participate in a Digital Challenge
• explore the 9th grade English website

Please Take out: 
Syllabus Signature
HW: Typed Honors Writing Sample and Signature

Today's Agenda:
Syllabus Quiz
Digital Challenge
Get TKAM Books

Homework:

Parent Contact Form

Let's Get Started!

1. To take our Kahoot quiz please log on to kahoot.it
2. After we play kahoot we will be joining your google classroom. Please enter the correct join code for your block! Begin by typing in classroom.google.com and clicking on the + sign in the top right hand corner. Click "join class" and type in the code below.

Block 1: 7ifdwbv
Block 3: gmds2hj Block 4: 8lb91pw

To complete the google form you will need to go to
sites.google.com/a/schscougars.org/hum1english

Formal Writing Sample

Today I will: 

• demonstrate my writing abilities through a formal writing assessment
• analyze images with regards to perceptions

Please Take out: 
A pen or Pencil
Your Signed Syllabus and/or honors parent signature

Today's Agenda:
Writing Assessment

Introduction to Perception

Homework:

-Honors parent signature

-Buy required supplies for Humanities (see syllabus)

-Honors: Please revise and type up your writing sample; due on Monday 

Let's Get Started!
Please clear off your desk of everything except your writing utensil.

Let's talk about perceptions by examining this presentation.

Welcome to your first day of High School!

You're in Room E202 

Mrs. West's Humanities Class

Please find your seat in the room. Please write your name on the 3x5 card on your desk in big letters. Please write the name you'd like to go by! 

Today I will: 

• get to know my new English teacher and classmates
• learn about the Humanities program
• understand what is expected of me and what I can expect of my teacher
• gain an understanding of Honors versus College Prep

Please Take out: 
A Pen or Pencil

Today's Agenda:
Introductions and Roll Call
Classroom Introduction
Honors Vs. College Prep

Homework:

1. Honors explanation and parent signature

2. Buy required supplies for Humanities (see syllabus)
3. Please have your parents complete the Parent Contact Form

Let's Get Started!

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