Sunday, May 18, 2014

Weekly Plans for 5/19/2014 - 5/22/2014



Weekly Plans


Monday - "The Raven"discussion

Tuesday -  "The Raven" discussion/ Read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

Wednesday - 
Grammar/ Read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

Thursday 
 "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Discussion

Friday - 
No School

Vocabulary Wk. 2 Due Friday!

 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 - Discuss "Self-Reliance"/ Introduce "The Glass Menagerie"

Tuesday - 
"The Glass Menagerie" Reading

Wednesday - Grammar/ 
"The Glass Menagerie" Reading

Thursday -  
"The Glass Menagerie" Reading

Friday - No School


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, May 11, 2014

Weekly Plans for 5/12/14 - 5/16/2014



Weekly Plans


Monday - "Masque of the Red Death" discussion

Tuesday -  "Masque of the Red Death" discussion/ Read "The Raven"

Wednesday - 
Grammar/ "The Raven" Analysis

Thursday 
 "The Raven" Analysis/ Discussion

Friday - 
Discuss Gothic Horror Genre in poetry and prose

Vocabulary Wk. 2 Due Friday!

 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 - Read "Oh Captain! My Captain!" 

Tuesday - 
"Oh Captain! My Captain!"  discussion

Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading 


Thursday -  Introduce "Self-Reliance" 


Friday - Discuss "Self-Reliance" 



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, May 4, 2014

Weekly Plans for 5/5/2014 - 5/9/2014



Weekly Plans


Monday - Essay Peer Editing 

Tuesday -  Essay Peer Editing /  Poe Biography

Wednesday - 
 Final draft due!/ Grammar/ "Masque of the Red Death"

Thursday 
"Masque of the Red Death" discussion

Friday - 
"Masque of the Red Death" discussion

Vocabulary Wk. 1 Due Friday!

 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 - Read "The Raven" - Jigsaw

Tuesday -  
"The Raven" discussion

Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading 


Thursday -  Have "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Read  Discussion 


Friday - Military poetry analysis 



Friday: Vocabulary due Pt. 1 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, April 27, 2014

Weekly Plans for 4/28/2014 - 5/2/2014


Weekly Plans


Monday - Introduce essay/ Analyze "The Wayfarer"

Tuesday -   Essay Planning/ Writing

Wednesday - 
 Essay Planning/ Writing

Thursday 
Essay Planning/ Writing

Friday - Essay rough draft due! Peer Editing!




 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 - Discuss "A Rose for Emily"/ Discuss final project progress  "Masque of the Red Death" due Thursday

Tuesday -  Edgar Allen Poe Introduction Video


Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading 


Thursday -  Discuss 
"Masque of the Red Death"

Friday - Discuss "Masque of the Red Death"


Vocabulary due Pt. 1 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.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Weekly Plans for 4/14/2014 - 4/17/2014


Weekly Plans


Monday - Analyze "Upon the Burning of Our House 1666"

Tuesday -   Analyze "Upon the Burning of Our House 1666"

Wednesday - Grammar/ 
"Upon the Burning of Our House 1666"

Thursday 
"Upon the Burning of Our House 1666"

Friday - No School


Vocabulary List due on Thursday 4/17/2014   


 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 - Continue Introduction of Genre Unit 
Read/ Analyze "Upon the Burning of Our House 1666"

Tuesday -  
Analyze/ discuss "Upon the Burning of Our House 1666" Introduce "A Rose for Emily"

Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading  New independent reading book due


Thursday -  Discuss 
"A Rose for Emily"

Friday - No School



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.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Weekly Plans for 4/7/2014 - 4/11/2014


Weekly Plans


Monday - Discuss Act IV/ The Crucible thematic discussion

Tuesday -   The Crucible thematic discussion

Wednesday - 
The Crucible Quizzam! 

Thursday 
Grammar/ Grading Quizzam

Friday - Complete Quizzam/ 
Read "Upon the Burning of Our House"

Vocabulary List due on Friday 4/11/2014   Vocabulary is cancelled!


 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 - Read "The Wayfarer"/ Discuss Essay

Tuesday -  In-class essay work


Wednesday - Grammar/ Discuss new Independent Reading Books


Thursday -  Introduce Literary Genres Unit


Friday - Essay Rough Draft Due - peer editing




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.