Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Evidence Sentences

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Today I will: 
  • Show mastery of TKAM vocabulary
  • Identify the components of Evidence Sentences by taking notes on how to construct an ES
Please Take out: 
-Ch 5 HW
-Writing Utensil
-4 highlighter colors
-paper for bell work

Today's Agenda:
1. Bell Work: Vocabulary 
2. Evidence Sentences
3. Indirect characterization writing fluency

Homework:
Read chapters 6 & 7


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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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
-Ch 2-3 ABCDE Questions

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

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Friday, January 15, 2016

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
-a blank piece of paper

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

Homework:
Read Ch 4 of TKAM and complete HW slip 

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

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 Diction and Detail Packet

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

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

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Diction and Detail in TKAM


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
-blank piece of paper or spiral notebook
-Honors Censorship Packet

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

Homework:

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Introduction to TKAM

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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 

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

Today's Agenda:
Bell Work:
TKAM Vocabulary- Malevolent 
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 
-Honors finish Censorship packet due tomorrow! 

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Monday, January 11, 2016

Welcome to Freshman Humanities

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
Typed Writing Sample (If applicable)

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

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
4. Honors Censorship Packet due on Wednesday 1/13



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