Weekly Plans for 12/1/2014 - 12/5/2014

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents

Monday - Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-2

Tuesday -  Discuss Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-2 Discuss new vocabulary assignment

Wednesday - Grammar/ Reading

Thursday -   Of Mice and Men Ch. 3-4 Due/ Discuss

Friday - Of Mice and Men Ch. 3-4 Discuss - New vocabulary assignment due

English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday - Of Mice and Men discussion

Tuesday -  Of Mice and Men discussion

Wednesday - Grammar/ Reading

Thursday -   Of Mice and Men discussion

Friday - Discuss End of Module Assessment 
Vocabulary pt. 1 due

Standards for This Unit

CCS Standards: Reading – Literature
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.9-10.2	Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9-10.3	Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
RL.9-10.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2	Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.9-10.9	Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening
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.
SL.9-10.4	Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.9-10.5	Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Weekly Plans for 11/24/2014 - 11/28/2014

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents

Monday - Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-2 Due

Tuesday -  Of Mice and Men discussion   Vocabulary story due - "What is Life Like on a Farm?"

Wednesday - Thanksgiving Break! No classes

Thursday -   Thanksgiving Break! No classes

Friday - Thanksgiving Break! No classes

English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday - Of Mice and Men discussion

Tuesday -  Of Mice and Men discussion

Wednesday - Thanksgiving Break! No classes

Thursday -   Thanksgiving Break! No classes

Friday - Thanksgiving Break! No classes

Standards for This Unit

CCS Standards: Reading – Literature
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.9-10.2	Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9-10.3	Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
RL.9-10.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2	Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.9-10.9	Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening
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.
SL.9-10.4	Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.9-10.5	Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Weekly Plans for 11/17/2014 - 11/21/2014

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents

Monday - Complete Symbols/ Theme discussion

Tuesday -  Complete theme discussion      Introduce Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-2 Due Monday

Wednesday - Grammar/ In-class reading 

Thursday -   In-class end of Unit Assessment 

Friday - Complete In-class end of Unit Assessment

Vocabulary Story due Friday: Topic: What is life like on a farm?

English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday - In-class end of Unit Assessment

Tuesday -  The Great Depression

Wednesday - Grammar/ independent reading

Thursday - Of Mice and Men novella due

Friday - Of Mice and Men discussion

Standards for This Unit

CCS Standards: Reading – Literature
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.9-10.2	Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9-10.3	Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
RL.9-10.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2	Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.9-10.9	Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening
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.
SL.9-10.4	Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.9-10.5	Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Weekly Plans for 11/12/2014 - 11/14/2014

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents

Monday - Conferences

Tuesday -  Veteran's Day

Wednesday - The Great Gatsby movie discussion Chapter 8/9 due

Thursday -  The Great Gatsby movie discussion/ Chapter 8/9 Discussion

Friday -  Chapter 8/9 Discussion

NO VOCABULARY STORY DUE!         Yes, I'm serious.

Notes and reading: The Great Gatsby Ch. 8-9 Due Wednesday, November 12, 2014

English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday - Conferences

Tuesday -  Veteran's Day

Wednesday - F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography with notes/ connections to book (5-6) Due

Thursday - F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography with notes/ connections to book (5-6)/ Poetry

Friday - Poetry/ Theme discussion No vocabulary due

Standards for This Unit

CCS Standards: Reading – Literature
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.9-10.2	Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9-10.3	Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
RL.9-10.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2	Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.9-10.9	Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening
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.
SL.9-10.4	Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.9-10.5	Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Weekly Plans for 11/3/2014 - 11/7/2014

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents

Monday - The Great Gatsby movie

Tuesday -  The Great Gatsby movie

Wednesday - Grammar/ Reading

Thursday -  The Great Gatsby movie discussion small group discussion

Friday -  The Great Gatsby movie large group discussion

NO VOCABULARY STORY DUE!         Yes, I'm serious.

Notes and reading: The Great Gatsby Ch. 8-9 Due Wednesday, November 12, 2014

English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday -  Edgar Allen Poe - "The Raven"

Tuesday -  The Great Gatsby 8 -9

Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading

Thursday - The Great Gatsby 8 -9

 

Friday - Poetry

Standards for This Unit

CCS Standards: Reading – Literature
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.9-10.2	Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9-10.3	Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
RL.9-10.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2	Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.9-10.9	Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCS Standards: Speaking & Listening
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.
SL.9-10.4	Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.9-10.5	Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.