Sunday, March 30, 2014

Weekly Plans for 3/31/2014 - 4/4/2014


Weekly Plans


Monday - Discuss The Crucible movie: Climax/ Act III Discussion

Tuesday -   Act III Quiz

Wednesday - Grammar/ Mass Hysteria Reading (In English 10 Documents)

Thursday -  
Mass Hysteria Reading Discussion/ Reading Act IV

Friday - Discuss Act IV  


Vocabulary Story due on Monday 4/7/2014 : Free write!


Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. You must use page numbers.


 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.


English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents


Monday - The Crucible climax discussion - End of novel discussion

Tuesday -   The Crucible Quiz


Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading/ project work


Thursday -  
The Crucible Quiz Discussion

Friday - Intro to GarageBand


Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. You must use page numbers.



No vocabulary due!!

 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Weekly Plans for 3/24/2014 - 3/28/2014


Weekly Plans


Monday - The Crucible Act II in-class reading

Tuesday -   The Crucible Acts I and II Quiz 

Wednesday - Grammar/ Quiz review

Thursday -  The Crucible in-class reading Act III

Friday - Watch portion of The Crucible movie


Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. You must use page numbers.

Vocabulary Wk. 2 Due Friday, 3/28/2014


 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.


English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents


Monday - The Crucible Act III in-class reading (Per. 1 Mass Hysteria article)

Tuesday -   The Crucible Act III in-class reading


Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading


Thursday -  The Crucible The Crucible Act IV in-class reading


Friday - Watch portion of The Crucible movie


Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. You must use page numbers.



Vocabulary Story Pt. 2 Due Monday, 3/31/2014

 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Weekly Plans for 3/17/2014 - 3/21/2014


Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - The Crucible in-class reading

Tuesday -   The Crucible Act I Quiz

Wednesday - The Crucible in-class reading

Thursday -  The Crucible in-class reading

Friday - Grammar


Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. You must use page numbers.


Vocabulary Wk. 1 Due Friday, 3/21/2014


 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.


English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday - The Crucible in-class reading

Tuesday -   The Crucible in-class reading 

Wednesday - The Crucible in-class reading

Thursday -  The Crucible in-class reading

Friday - Grammar/ Independent reading


Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. You must use page numbers.


Vocabulary Pt. 1 Due Friday, 3/21/2014

 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Weekly Plans for 3/10/2014 - 3/14/2014


Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents



Monday
 - The Crucible in-class reading


Tuesday -   The Crucible in-class reading 

Wednesday - Grammar/
 Independent reading

Thursday -  The Crucible in-class reading

Friday - The Crucible in-class reading

Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. 

Vocabulary Wk. 3 Due Friday, 3/14/2014  Free-write! Must be turned in through Google drive by 11:59 PM on Friday, 3/14/2014


 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.


English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday - The Crucible in-class reading

Tuesday -   The Crucible in-class reading Act 1 due Wednesday!

Wednesday - Grammar/
 Independent reading

Thursday -  The Crucible in-class reading

Friday - The Crucible in-class reading

Answers with direct textual evidence are due daily. 

Vocabulary Pt. 1 Due Friday, 3/14/2014

 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Weekly Plans for 3/3/2014 - 3/7/2014

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - Introduce The Red Scare and McCarthy Trials

Tuesday -   Introduce The Red Scare and McCarthy Trials

Wednesday - Grammar/
 History Channel Salem Witch Trials

Thursday -  Introduce The Crucible and Characters

Friday -  Introduce The Crucible and Characters  Vocabulary Week 2 due!

Vocabulary Week 2 due 3/7/2014


 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.


English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents


Monday - Introduce The Red Scare and McCarthy Trials

Tuesday -   Introduce The Red Scare and McCarthy Trials

Wednesday - Grammar/
 History Channel Salem Witch Trials

Thursday -  Introduce The Crucible and Characters

Friday -  Introduce The Crucible and Characters  


 RL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• RL.9-10.5. Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order 
events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create 
such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
• SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, 
and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, 
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
o Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely 
related independent clauses.
o Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
o Spell correctly.
o Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.