"B" Day - Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will improve my Rough Draft by finding and marking errors. I will understand the Rubric.

Agenda: 
Turn in Homework! (Arg. Essay Example/Scoring)
Warm Up: 15 min. to finish Ch.1 Vocab & Guiding Questions
Peer Editing Circles with Rough Draft
Rubric & Check List for Final Draft

Homework: 
Study for Vocab Quiz on Wednesday, January 27

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will begin saying my lines without my script.

Agenda: 
Practice on the stage

Homework: 
Memorize my lines
Bring scripts to school every day!!
Bring a bed sheet for a toga!

"A" Day - Monday, January 25, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will improve my rough draft via peer editing. 

Agenda: 
Turn in Homework! 
Warm Up: 15 minutes to finish Ch. 1 Vocab & Guiding Questions (Journal)
Peer Editing Circle with Rough Draft Essays
Check Lists & Rubrics for Final Draft 

Homework: 
Study for Vocabulary Quiz ("CotW" Chapter 1) on Wednesday, January 27

Slides: 

"B" Day - Friday, January 22, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will mock-grade an example Argument Essay and will become familiar with the rubric that will be used to grade my Argument Essay

Agenda: 
Finish listening/reading "Call of the Wild" Chapter 1
"CotW" Ch. 1 Vocabulary & Guiding Questions
Argument Essay Example -- Annotate and Score

Homework: 
Argument Essay Example -- Annotate and score
"CotW" Ch. 1 Vocabulary & Guiding Questions

Slides:

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will practice projection and blocking

Agenda: 
Practice skits in the gym on the stage

Homework: 
Memorize lines
Bring scripts to class every day (worth 10 points!!)

Works Cited Page HELP!

Need help writing your Works Cited page?

Look at this Works Cited example page. Yours should look just like it when you are finished, only with your last name before the page number, and your own sources listed.

Watch this Prezi Tutorial to get you from start to finish. 

Is your source different from just a web page or a book? Click on this link and scroll down to see how to format your entry.

"A" Day - Thursday, January 21, 2016

Today in ELA:
Objective: 
I will practice reading, listening, and reading comprehension.

Agenda: 
Print Rough Drafts (10 minutes)
Listen & Read "Call of the Wild" Chapter 1: Into the Primitive
Copy Ch.1 Vocab into Journal
Answer Ch. 1 Guiding Questions in complete sentences in Journal


Homework:
Study "Call of the Wild" Chapter 1 Vocabulary Words (click here if you didn't finish copying the vocab or finish the Guiding Questions in class)
Finish "Argument Essays and Reports" worksheet (annotate, highlight, score, and answer questions on the back)

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"B" Day - Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will finish typing my Argumentative Essay (rough draft) and Works Cited (rough draft)

Agenda: 
Works Cited overview
Computer Lab 22
Print rough drafts and turn them in!

Homework: 
If you don't have your 3 sources for evidence, find them now! 
Finish your pre-writes and paper strips for points!

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 

Objective: 

I will project my voice and work on blocking. 

Agenda: 

Go to the Gym/Stage

When in the audience--practicing lines and being quiet

When on stage--projecting and practicing entering/exiting/blocking

Homework: 

Memorize your lines!

Bring you scripts to school EVERY DAY!!

Slides: 

None

"A" Day - Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will type out and print out my first draft of my argumentative essay.

Agenda: 
Check your check list!

• Pages are numbered (Last Name Page Number in header)
• Heading 
• Title
• 5 paragraphs 
• Works Cited Page (separate page and is the last page of your essay)
• at least 2 sources

Computer Lab Rm. 22

Homework: 
Final draft of Argumentative Essay & Works Cited Page due: Thursday, January 28th. 

Slides: 

"B" Day - Friday, January 15, 2016

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: 
I will type up what I have in my pre-write/spider chart onto my Rough Draft Essay.

Agenda
Rough Draft Essay Expectations/Notes
Works Cited "Dos & Don'ts"/Notes
Computer Lab: Typing Essay

Homework: 
Finish all Pre-Write/Paper Strips/Sources work if you have not done so already! Start out Semester 2 with a 100%!!
Bring your Planner/Journal EVERY DAY!!!!

Slides: 

Today in Drama:

Objective: 

I will practice saying my lines and projecting 

Agenda: 

Greek Groups

Script Read-Through

Homework: 

Memorize my lines!

Bring scripts to class EVERY DAY!

"A" Day - Thursday, January 14, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will create a Word Doc for my rough draft essay and will have my spider chart parts copied onto my rough draft.

Agenda: 
Argumentative Essay Due Dates
Argumentative Essay Necessities
Works Cited Necessities
Computer Lab

Homework: 
ROUGH DRAFT ESSAY DUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, BY THE END OF CLASS (will be typing in the computer lab that whole day)
WORKS CITED ROUGH DRAFT DUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, BY THE END OF CLASS

Slides: 

Late Start "C" Day - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Today in ELA & Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
Become familiar with the setting of "The Call of the Wild" by watching "To Build A Fire".

Agenda: 
Finish "To Build A Fire"
Last chance for all missing/late work (only if you have a REALLY good excuse)
See Semester 1 grades

Homework: 
Finish Spider Chart / Pre-write
Finish Paper Strips Organization Activity (will be using tomorrow for computer lab)

Slides:

Today in Drama: 

Objective: 

Watch videos about Greek gods and goddesses in order to better understand roles in the skits. 

Agenda: 

Greek Gods & Goddesses 101

Echo & Narcissis

Persephone & Demeter

Homework: 

Memorize Lines!!

Bring scripts to school every day!  

"B" Day - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will identify appositives and appositive phrases. I will learn the basics about dog sledding.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Appositives & Skills Practice Handbook Pgs. 108-109
Dog Sledding 101
Read "Call of the Wild" for 15 minutes
Begin Ch.1 Into the Primitive Journal Entry (Vocab/Guiding Questions)
Paper Strips Organization Activity

Homework: 
Finish Spider Chart/Pre-Write for Argumentative Essay
Finish finding 3 sources for  Argumentative Essay
Finish Paper Strips Organization Activity

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will practice projecting and saying my lines.

Agenda: 
Greek Groups
Read through scripts
8th period -- in Gym

Homework: 
Bring scripts to school!
Memorize your lines!

Slides: 
None

"A" Day - Monday, January 11, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will identify appositives and appositive phrases. I will be more familiar with the setting of "The Call of the Wild" by watching "To Build a Fire" movie.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Appositives - Skills Practice Handbook Pg. 108-109
Dog Sledding 101 (What is it, why do we use dog sleds, what are some commands?)
Pre-Write Organization Paper Strips Activity
"To Build a Fire" movie + notes

Homework: 
Finish Pre-write/Spider Chart
Have at least 2 sources ready for your Argumentative Essay

Slides:

"B" Day - Friday, January 8, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become more familiar with the setting of "The Call of the Wild"

Agenda: 
Homework Check/Journal Face Lift
"To Build a Fire": movie/notes
"CotW": Get to Know the Author
"CotW": The Klondike Gold Rush

Homework: 
3 sources to back up your reasons for your Argumentative Essay
Finish your Pre-write/Spider charts

Slides:

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will play out my costume and backdrop.

Agenda: 
Library Rules
Go to Library

Use the provided books or the following links to conduct your research;
http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-greece.html
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/greece/
http://greece.mrdonn.org/theatre.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Quick-Greek-Goddess-Costume
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Toga-out-of-a-Bedsheet
http://www.wikihow.com/Cosplay-as-Zeus
http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Like-a-Wood-or-Tree-Nymph
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-School-Play-Props-on-a-Budget

Journal Entries:
1. Costume for each character
2. Make-up / Wigs / Props for each character
3. Back drop for each skit

Homework: 
Memorize my lines!
Bring my script to school every day. 

Slides: 

"A" Day - Thursday, January 7, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective:
I will add my 2 sources to my Spider Chart/Pre-write.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Homework Check/ Journal Face Lift
Argumentative Essay Sources
"Call of the Wild": Get to Know the Author
"Call of the Wild": The Klondike Gold Rush

Homework: 
MUST HAVE SPIDER CHART/PRE-WRITE FINISHED BY MONDAY
MUST HAVE 2 SOURCES AS EVIDENCE FOR ESSAY! Can be written on a lined sheet of paper or can be in your Journal. Must be sources that back up your Reasons for your Claim. 

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