Sunday, December 18, 2016

Weekly Plans 12/19/2016 - 12/23/2016

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - Introduce Human Rights Module (Slides Presentation)/   
"'Letter from Birmingham Jail' 50 Years Later"  (American Dream Essay Final Draft Due 11:59 PM)

Tuesday  -   "'Letter from Birmingham Jail' 50 Years Later" Discussion

Wednesday -  Grammar/ Listen/ Read "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Thursday  Listen/ Read "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Friday -   Review Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices


English 10H  Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - 
Rhetorical analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Tuesday  -  Rhetorical analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Wednesday -   Grammar/  Rhetorical analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Thursday  Present rhetorical analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Friday -  Present rhetorical analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"


CCS Anchor Standards: Reading
CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions, of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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.9-10.4
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).
RL.9-10.9
Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (e.g., how   Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2.b, d
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.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
d.     Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
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.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.4.a
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a.     Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.9-10.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Weekly Plans for 12/12/2016 - 12/16/2016

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - American Dream Essay introduction

Tuesday  - American Dream Essay work

Wednesday -  Grammar/  American Dream Essay work

Thursday  American Dream Essay Work

Friday -   American Dream Essay Rough Draft due in class


English 10H  Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - 
 Guidance PSAT/ Group analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

Tuesday  -  "'Letter from Birmingham Jail' 50 Years Later"

Wednesday -   Grammar/  Rhetorical Devices

Thursday  Rhetorical Devices

Friday -  Group analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

ESSAY FINAL DRAFT DUE AT11:59 PM!


CCS Anchor Standards: Reading
CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions, of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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.9-10.4
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).
RL.9-10.9
Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (e.g., how   Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2.b, d
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.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
d.     Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
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.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.4.a
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a.     Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.9-10.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Weekly Plans for 12/5/2016 - 12/9/2016

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 8 

Tuesday  - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 8 Discussion

Wednesday -  Grammar/  Finish The Great Gatsby

Thursday  Finish The Great Gatsby Introduce American Dream Essay

Friday -   Introduce American Dream Essay

Vocabulary Pt. 2 Due Friday, December 9th

English 10H  Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - 
 Essay work

Tuesday  -  Introduce Module Two: Human Rights

Wednesday -   Peer Edit: American Dream Essay!  Essay must be completed!

Thursday  Listen to "Letter from Birmingham Jail"  Begin initial analysis 

Friday -  Group analysis of "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

ESSAY FINAL DRAFT DUE AT11:59 PM!


CCS Anchor Standards: Reading
CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions, of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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.9-10.4
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).
RL.9-10.9
Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (e.g., how   Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2.b, d
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.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
d.     Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
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.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.4.a
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a.     Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.9-10.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Weekly Plans for 11/28/2016 - 12/2/2016

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 7/ There will be reading for homework.  Read to the bottom of pg. 126 in the blue book and 133 in the white book. 

Tuesday  - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 7/ Discussion  Read to the bottom of pg. 140 in the blue book and 148 in the white book. 


Wednesday -  Grammar/  The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 7/ Discussion  

Thursday  Quick Write

Friday -   The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 8/ Discussion

Vocabulary Pt. 2 Due Friday, December 9th



English 10H  Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - 
 The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Discussion  

Tuesday  - The Great Gatsby  Quickwrite

Wednesday -   Grammar/ American Dream Unit Wrap-Up

Thursday  Essay Writing

Friday -  Essay Writing

Vocabulary Short Story Due Friday, December 2, 2016


CCS Anchor Standards: Reading
CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions, of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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.9-10.4
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).
RL.9-10.9
Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (e.g., how   Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2.b, d
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.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
d.     Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
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.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.4.a
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a.     Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.9-10.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Weekly Plans for 11/21/2016 - 11/25/2016

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 7/ There will be reading for homework.   Snow Day

Tuesday  - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 7/ Discussion  Snow Day

Wednesday -  No School/ Thanksgiving Break

Thursday  No School/ Thanksgiving Break

Friday -   No School/ Thanksgiving Break



English 10H  Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - 
 The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Discussion  

Tuesday  - The Great Gatsby  Quickwrite

Wednesday -   No School/ Thanksgiving Break

Thursday  No School/ Thanksgiving Break

Friday -   No School/ Thanksgiving Break


CCS Anchor Standards: Reading
CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions, of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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.9-10.4
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).
RL.9-10.9
Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (e.g., how   Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2.b, d
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.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
d.     Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
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.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.4.a
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a.     Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.9-10.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Monday, November 14, 2016

Weekly Plans for 11/14/2016 - 11/18/2016

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents


Monday - Parent Conferences

Tuesday  - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 5/ There will be reading for homework

Wednesday -  The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 5/ Discussion 

Thursday The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 6/ There will be reading for homework 

Friday -  The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 6/ Discussion

Vocabulary Pt.1 Due  Friday, November 18, 2016


English 10H  Link to English 10 Documents

Monday - Parent Conferences

Tuesday  - The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 7 Due/ Discussion 

Wednesday -  The Great Gatsby Ch. 7/ Discussion 

Thursday The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 8 Due  Independent Book Choice Due

Friday -  The Great Gatsby reading Ch. 8 Discussion






CCS Anchor Standards: Reading
CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions, of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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.9-10.4
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).
RL.9-10.9
Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (e.g., how   Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare).
CCS Standards: Writing
W.9-10.2.b, d
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.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
d.     Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
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.
CCS Standards: Language
L.9-10.4.a
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a.     Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.9-10.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.