"A Day" - Monday, October 31, 2016

Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held this Friday, November 4th. Team Olympian students will be leading their own conferences -- come prepared! 

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will edit and revise my personal narrative essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: What Is It?
Personal Narrative Check List
Personal Narrative Workshop
Personal Narrative Revision

Homework: 
Personal Narrative Final Draft
A Day: Due Wednesday, November 2
B Day: Due Thursday, November 3

Slides for English 10/31/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal - in Gym

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No Slides

"B Day" - Friday, October 28, 2016

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will revise my essay and I will help edit another essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Silent Read
Example of a Personal Narrative - Video
Personal Narrative Workshop
Edit: Personal Narrative Final Draft

Homework: 
None

Slides for Honors English 10/28/2016

Today In English: 
Objective: 
I will show my understanding of plot elements and conflict.

Agenda: 
"My Favorite Chaperone" Review
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz (open note)
Peer Grade Quiz

Homework: 
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz Re-Do due by: Friday, November 4th

Slides for English 10/28/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will project my voice on stage and will be silent back stage.

Agenda:
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. Memorize lines by Nov. 17 & 18
2. Shoes Box Theaters! Due NEXT WEEK!!

No Slides

"A Day" - Thursday, October 27, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will analyze a short story using Symbolic Notes and answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
Read/Review Questions 5-7 & Performance Task
"My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz
Peer Grade Quiz
"Revising Your Narrative" Insert
"Writing Dialogue" Insert
Work on Personal Narrative

Homework: 
1. Complete Pg. 28 in your textbooks (#1-7 and Performance Task)
2. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz on Thursday!

Link for slides for 10/27/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will project my voice on stage and stay silent back stage.

Agenda: 
Letters Home
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. memorize lines!
2. Shoes Box Theaters!

No Slides

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Reminder: Bring your spare change to donate to teachers who are wearing Silly Hats tomorrow at lunch! The teacher who collects the most money will have to wear their Silly Hat all day Friday! All proceeds go to Drama Club!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will revise my writing and improve my essay.

Agenda:
Finish "Museum Indians" Pg. 13-18 in Close Reader
Revise Your Narrative - IAN Insert
Personal Narrative

Homework:
Finish "Museum Indians"

Slides for Honors English 10/26/16

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will analyze a story by answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
"Analyzing the Text" Textbook pg. 28 #5-7 & Performance Task
Personal Narrative

Homework:

Slides for 10/26/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will project my voice on stage and will be silent back stage.

Agenda:
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. memorize lines by Nov. 17 & 18
2. Shoes Box Theaters! Due NEXT WEEK!!

No Slides

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Today in Period 1 English: 
Objective:
I will analyze a short story using Symbolic Notes and answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
Turn in Personal Narrative - Rough Draft
Rotation Read "My Favorite Chaperone"
Symbolic Notes "My Favorite Chaperone"
Answer Questions 5-7 & Performance Task -

Homework: 
1. Complete Pg. 28 in your textbooks (#1-7 and Performance Task)
2. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz on Thursday!

Slides for Period 1 English 10/25/16

Today in Period 2 English: 
Objective: 
I will analyze a short story by answering critical thinking questions.

Agenda: 
Turn in Personal Narrative - Rough Draft
Rotation Read "My Favorite Chaperone"
Symbolic Notes "My Favorite Chaperone"
Answer Questions 5-7 & Performance Task -

Homework: 
1. Complete Pg. 28 in your textbooks (#1-7 and Performance Task)
2. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz on Thursday!

Slides for Period 1 English 10/25/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will project my voice on stage and stay silent back stage.

Agenda: 
Letters Home
"Not-So-Grimm Tales"

Homework: 
1. memorize lines!
2. Shoes Box Theaters!

No Slides

"C Day" - Monday, October 24, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective:
I will analyze the story and will practice using R.A.C.E.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Analyzing the Text #1-4 (text pg. 28)

Homework: 
1. Study for your "My Favorite Chaperone" Quiz
2. Bring your text book (5 points per day)

Slides for 10/24/16

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will work on analyzing stories by annotating.

Agenda: 
Close Readers: "Museum Indians" pgs. 13-18

Homework: 
Finish annotating "Museum Indians"

Slides for Honors English 10/24/16

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice or meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grim Tales" Rehearsal

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No Slides

"B Day" - Friday, October 21, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will take a stand on an issue and back it with evidence.

Agenda: 

Socratic Seminar Expectations

"Gold Glass" Socratic Seminar

Personal Narrative Rough Drafts (turn in by end of class)

Homework:

None!

Slides for 10/21/16

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading abilities by taking Symbolic Notes.

Agenda: 
Symbolic Notes: "My Favorite Chaperone"
Personal Narrative Essay - Rough Draft (turn in by end of class)

Homework:
1. Bring your text book. 5 points per day!
2. Study for your upcoming "My Favorite Chaperone" vocab and concepts quiz!

Slides for English 10/21/16

Examples of Symbolic Notes:

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
Read through Letters Home (see PDF copy for 7th period)
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No Slides (on Stage today)

"A Day" - Thursday, October 20, 2016

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading abilities by taking Symbolic Notes.

Agenda: 
Symbolic Notes: "My Favorite Chaperone"
Personal Narrative Essay - Rough Draft

Homework:
1. Turn in Personal Narrative Essay - Rough Draft (if you haven't already)
2. Bring your text book. 5 points per day!
3. Study for your upcoming "My Favorite Chaperone" vocab and concepts quiz!

Slides for 10/20/16

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading skills by annotating.

Agenda:
Annotate "Golden Glass" in Close Readers
Discuss group questions

Homework:
Finish Short Response Questions on pgs. 7-8

No slides (projector broke!)

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading skills by taking Symbolic Notes

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Critical Vocabulary pg. 29
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
Bring your textbook to school! 5 points per day!

No slides (projector broke!)

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.6 Due Nov. 7

No slides (projector broke!)

"Assembly A Day" - Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Today in English:
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading skills by taking Symbolic Notes

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Critical Vocabulary pg. 29
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
Bring your textbook to school! 5 points per day!

No slides (projector broke!)

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on projecting my voice and meeting audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework: 

No slides (projector broke!)

"C Day" - Monday, October 17, 2016

Today in English: 
Objective: 
I will improve my close reading by taking Symbolic Notes.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: "My Favorite Chaperone" Vocabulary
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework: 
Bring my textbook to school! 5 points per day!

Today in Honors English: 
Objective: 
I will

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Prompt #4
Popcorn Read/Annotate Close Reader "Golden Glass" pgs. 3-8

Homework:
Finish Short Response Questions on pg. 7-8

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will meet audience expectations.

Agenda: 
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Read Through

Homework:
1. Memorize your lines!
2. Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Due Thursday, Nov. 3
P.7 Due Monday, Nov. 7 (no school on Nov. 4th!)

"B Day" - Friday, October 14, 2015

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will analyze prompts.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Silent Reading
Benchmark Breakdown
Prompts! (Prompt #1,2,3)

Homework:
Read a good book!

Slides for English 10/14/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will practice listening and reading skills.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Breakdown (...continued)
Symbolic Notes "How To"
Textbook: "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework:
Bring your textbook all of next week!

Slides for English 10/14/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will complete a read-through of "Not-So-Grimm Tales".

Agenda:
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Cast Announcements
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Script Read-Through

Homework:
1. Memorize your lines!
P.3 by Nov. 17 (before Thanksgiving Break)
P.4 by Nov. 18 (before Thanksgiving Break)
2. Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/14/16

"A Day" - Thursday, October 13, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will practice listening and reading skills.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Breakdown (...continued)
Symbolic Notes "How To"
Textbook: "My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes

Homework:
Bring your Text Book!

Slides for English 10/13/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will begin preparing for our December 8-9th performance!

Agenda:
"Fall Dance" Q&A
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Video
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Cast Announcements
"Not-So-Grimm Tales" Script Read-Through

Homework:
1. Memorize your lines!
P.3 by Nov. 17 (before Thanksgiving Break)
P.4 by Nov. 18 (before Thanksgiving Break)
2. Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/13/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn and meet Library Expectations.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Library Expectations
Library Orientation
STAR Testing

Homework:
Bring Text Book!

Slides for English 10/11/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will turn in my Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
"Fall Dance" Q&A
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Scripts w/ group
Turn In work

Homework:
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/11/16

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will learn and meet Library Expectations.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Library Expectations
Library Orientation
STAR Testing

Homework:
Bring Text Book!

Slides for English 10/11/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will turn in my Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
"Fall Dance" Q&A
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Scripts w/ group
Turn In work

Homework:
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov.3
P.7 Due Nov.4

Slides for Drama 10/11/16

"C Day" - Monday, October 10, 2016

Today in English & Honors English:
Objective:
I will reflect on my prompt-answering abilities.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Breakdown
Google Classroom: Personal Narrative R.D.

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Drafts
P.1 Due by the end of class on 10/11/16
P.2 Due by the end of class on 10/11/16
P.5 Due by the end of class on 10/12/16
P.6 Due by the end of class on 10/12/16

Slides for English/Honors English 10/10/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will turn in my final Script on Google Classroom

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Shoe Box Theaters
P.3 Nov. 3
P.7 Nov. 7

Slides for Drama 10/10/16

"B Day" - Friday, October 7, 2016

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will rock my Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Agenda:
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
Due: By the end of next week

No Slides for English 10/7/16

Today in English:
Objective:
I will self-evaluate my recent classwork.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Fix Up IAN
IAN Check #1
Google Classroom
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
Due: By the end of next week

Slides for English 10/7/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will rehearse my Behavior Skit with my group.

Agenda:
Practice Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
P.7 Orange Government Survey Sheets
Shoeboxes:
P.3 Nov. 3
P.7 Nov. 4

"A Day" - Thursday, October 7, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will rock my Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Agenda:
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
P.1 Tuesday by the end of class
P.2 Tuesday by the end of class

No Slides for English 10/6/16


Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will finish my Behavior Skit Scripts.

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Scripts

Homework:
P.7 Orange Government Survey Sheets
Shoeboxes:
P.3 Nov. 3
P.7 Nov. 4

Slides for Drama 10/6/16

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will show my knowledge and understanding of Narrative writing on my ELA Benchmark.

Agenda:
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft (Google Docs)
P.6 Due: By the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

No Slides

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will finish typing my revised Behavior Scripts.

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Scripts

Homework:
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Due Nov. 3
P.7 Due Nov. 4

No Slides

"B Day" - Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will rock my ELA Benchmark #1

Agenda:
ELA Benchmark #1
Personal Narrative: Rough Drafts (if we have time)

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
P.1 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.2 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.6 Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

No Slides

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will write my Behavior Skills Skits on Google Classroom.

Agenda:
Google Classroom
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Behavior Skills Skits Due:
P.3 Thursday, Oct. 6
P.7 Friday, Oct. 7
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Thursday, Nov. 3
P.7 Friday, Nov. 4

No Slides

"C Day" - Monday, October 3, 2016

Today in English:
Objective:
I will review Benchmark Expectations.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Vocab 1
Benchmark Expectations
Personal Narrative Rubric

Homework:
Personal Narrative: Rough Draft
P.1 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.2 Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 11
P.6 Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

Slides for English 10/3/16

Today in Honors English:
Objective:
I will review Benchmark Expectations and will work on my Personal Narrative Rough Draft.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Benchmark Vocab 1
Personal Narrative Rubric
Personal Narrative Rough Draft

Homework:
Personal Narrative Rough Draft
P.5 Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 12

Slides for Honors English 10/3/16

Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will write my Behavior Skills Skits on Google Classroom.

Agenda:
Behavior Skills Skits

Homework:
Behavior Skills Skits Due:
P.3 Thursday, Oct. 6
P.7 Friday, Oct. 7
Shoe Box Theater
P.3 Thursday, Nov. 3
P.7 Friday, Nov. 4

Slides for Drama 10/3/16