"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. 

Slides: