"A" Day - Monday, November 30, 2015

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn new persuasive terminology.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Doodle, See, Write "What I Did Over Thanksgiving Break"
Partner Share "What I Did Over Thanksgiving Break"
Peer Grade Test
Socratic Seminar Expectations Notes
Persuasive Crossword Puzzle
Add Persuasive words & definitions to Journal

Homework: 
Add Persuasive words & definitions to Journal
Finish Skills Practice Handbook pages 38-39, 54-55, 98-99 (started on Thursday before Break)

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"B" Day - Friday, November 20, 2015

HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING BREAK!! 

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show mastery of evidence-based writing by acing my test!

Agenda: 
1st Quarter Academic Concepts Test
Persuasive Writing Crossword Puzzle
"I Am Grateful For..." Moodjees

Homework: 
Add to your "I Am Grateful For..." Moodjees

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Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will learn how even just one person can make a difference in this world.

Agenda:
Watch "Simon & the Spirit Bear"
"I Am Grateful For..." Moodjees

Homework: 
Add to your "I Am Grateful For..." Moodjees

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"A" Day - Thursday, November 18, 2015

Mrs. Colella will be out for training today. Please be respectful of your sub! 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show mastery of evidence-based writing by rocking my test!

Agenda: 
Turn in Character Types Worksheet #1 & Journals
Take 1st Quarter Academic Concepts Test (then turn into Inbox)
Complete pages #38-39, 54-55, and 98-99 in your Skills Practice Handbooks
Persuasive Writing Crossword Puzzle (you may use a dictionary if needed)

Homework: 
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving Break! Spend time outside and spend even more time with your family and loved ones!

Late Start "C" Day - Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing.

Agenda:
Sub expectations
Finish Argumentative Writing Cornell Notes

Homework: 
Character Types Worksheet #1 (due tomorrow)
Journals (due tomorrow)
Study for 1st Quarter Academic Concepts Test (taking it tomorrow)

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Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective:
I will learn about argumentative writing.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Poem Response
Socratic Seminar Debate Expectations
Study time

Homework:
Study for 1st Quarter Academic Concepts Test (taking it Friday)

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 

Objective: 

I will practice projection and blocking. 

Agenda: 

What is Blocking? Notes

"The Spider Curse" 

Homework: 

Finish any Journal work that is incomplete

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"B" Day - Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Remember: Tomorrow is Late Start Wednesday! 

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about Argumentative Writing.

Agenda: 
Silent Reading/Journal Check #2
Argumentative Writing Cornell Notes ...continued
Opinion or Claim Chart (Journal Entry)

Homework:
1st Quarter Academic Concepts Test (No Journals)

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 

Objective: 

I will practice projection.

Agenda: 

Types of Theatres Cornell Notes

The Spider Curse (Greek Play) 

Homework: 

Complete Journal work

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"A" Day - Monday, November 16, 2015

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about argumentative writing.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Silent Reading/Journal Update
Intro. to Argumentative Writing Cornell Notes
Choose a Side (Journal Insert)

Homework: 
Study for 1st Quarter Academic Concepts Test

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