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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Weekly Plans for 6/9/2014 - 6/16/2014
Weekly Plans
Monday - Final Assessment Prep.
Tuesday - Final Assessment Prep.
Wednesday - In-class Final Assessment, bring two pens
Thursday - In-class Final Assessment, bring two pens
Friday - In-class Final Assessment, bring two pens
Monday 6/16/2014 - Metaphoric/ Symbolic object with 2 - 3 sentence explanation due!
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE!
Final Exam!
Final Exam!
6/12/2014 - 6/13/2014 - 6/16/2014
English 10 H Project due date 6.13.2014
English 10 H Journals due date 6.13.2014
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Weekly Plans for 6/2/2014 - 6/6/2014
Weekly Plans
English 10 Link to English 10 Documents
Monday - Discuss "O Captain! My Captain!"
Tuesday - Preparation for Local Achievement Test
Wednesday - Preparation for Local Achievement Test
Thursday - In Class: Local Achievement Test : Bring two pens
Friday - In Class: Local Achievement Test : Bring two pens
Vocabulary Story: Gothic Horror or Military Due Monday 6/2/2014 by 11:59 PM
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE!
6/5/2014 - 6/6/2014
6/12/2014 - 6/13/2014 - 6/16/2014
• 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.
• 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 The Glass Menagerie
Tuesday - Preparation for Local Achievement Test
Wednesday - Preparation for Local Achievement Test
Thursday - In Class: Local Achievement Test : Bring two pens
Friday - In Class: Local Achievement Test : Bring two pens
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE!
6/5/2014 - 6/6/2014
6/12/2014 - 6/13/2014 - 6/16/2014
Project due date 6.9.2014
Monday - Discuss The Glass Menagerie
Tuesday - Preparation for Local Achievement Test
Tuesday - Preparation for Local Achievement Test
Wednesday - Preparation for Local Achievement Test
Thursday - In Class: Local Achievement Test : Bring two pens
Friday - In Class: Local Achievement Test : Bring two pens
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE!
6/5/2014 - 6/6/2014
6/12/2014 - 6/13/2014 - 6/16/2014
Project due date 6.9.2014
• 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.
• 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, May 26, 2014
Weekly Plans for 5/26/2014 - 5/30/2014
Weekly Plans
English 10 Link to English 10 Documents
Monday - Memorial Day
Tuesday - Read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
Wednesday - Grammar/ Discuss "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
Thursday - Discuss "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"/ Read "O Captain! My Captain!"
Friday - Discuss "O Captain! My Captain!"
Vocabulary Story: Gothic Horror or Military Due Monday 6/2/2014
****ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 6/5/2014 - 6/6/2014****
• 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.
• 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 - Memorial Day
Tuesday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Wednesday - Grammar/ "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Thursday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Friday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Vocabulary story due 5/30/2014!
Project due date 6.9.2014
****ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 6/5/2014 - 6/6/2014****
Tuesday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Wednesday - Grammar/ "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Thursday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Friday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Project due date 6.9.2014
****ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE! 6/5/2014 - 6/6/2014****
• 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.
• 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 18, 2014
Weekly Plans for 5/19/2014 - 5/22/2014
Weekly Plans
English 10 Link to English 10 Documents
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.
• 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!
Tuesday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Wednesday - Grammar/ "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Thursday - "The Glass Menagerie" Reading
Friday - No School
• 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.
• 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
English 10 Link to English 10 Documents
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.
• 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!
Tuesday - "Oh Captain! My Captain!" discussion
Wednesday - Grammar/ Independent Reading
Thursday - Introduce "Self-Reliance"
Friday - Discuss "Self-Reliance"
• 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.
• 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.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
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