Weekly Plans for 9/29/2014 - 10/3/2014

Weekly Plans

English 10   Link to English 10 Documents

Monday - Complete American Dream Article Discussion/ Context discussion/ Hand-out The Great Gatsby - Begin reading  listening and following along Homework: Review Standards covered for this unit, use unknown words for vocabulary

Tuesday - Reading The Great Gatsby

Wednesday - Grammar/ In-class reading: must bring The Great Gatsby

Thursday Discuss The Great Gatsby - Ch: 1 - 2 Close reading/ In-class writing activity

Friday -  Introduce The Great Gatsby - Context and Characters

English 10H  Link to English 10 H Documents

Monday -  Complete American Dream article discussion/ read for context
The Great Gatsby ch. 1-4 due Monday

Tuesday - Introduce The American Dream Unit

Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent reading

Thursday - The Great Gatsby ch. 1-2 due for discussion with notes

Friday - The Great Gatsby ch. 1-2 due for discussion with notes

Vocabulary Week 4 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.