"A" Day - Thursday, October 15, 2015

Today in ELA: 

Objective:
I will increase my vocabulary.
I will practice citations.

Agenda:
"Flowers For Algernon" Quiz
Peer Grading
Prompts
Finish "Study Focus Questions" #1-4 on Pg. 50 of Holt Big Text

Homework:
Finish "Study Focus Questions" #1-4 on Pg. 50 of Holt Big Text

Slides: 

"C" Day - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Today in ELA & Honors ELA: 

Objective: 

• I will increase my vocabulary
• I will determine character attributes (characterization) 

Agenda: 

• Class Numbers
• Finish reading "Flowers For Algernon" Part 1
• "Reading Skills Focus" questions #1-4 (pg. 50)

Homework: 
Honors: "Reading Skills Focus" questions #1-4 (pg. 50)

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 

Objective: 

• I will finish my "Sleepy Hollow" Notes
• I will create a different ending to the story! 

Agenda: 

• (Per. 7) Finish movie
• (Per. 7) Finish notes
• Write a "sequel" or a different ending for "Sleepy Hollow"
• It could be in script or paragraph format
• Present your story or new ending to the class

Homework: 
None!

Slides: 

"B" Day - Tuesday, October 13

Today in Honors ELA: 

Objective: 
I will increase my vocabulary.
I will determine character attributes (characterization)

Agenda:
Warm Up: Appreciation
"Flowers For Algernon" (pg.33) Rotation Reading
"Flowers For Algernon" Vocabulary
"Flowers For Algernon" Characterization Chart

Homework:
Study for Vocab Quiz on Thursday

Slides:

Today in Drama:

Objective: 

• I will silently take notes while watching "Sleepy Hollow" (1988)

Agenda: 
7th Period

• Watch the rest of "Sleepy Hollow"
• Finish one page of notes
• Write "Sleepy Hollow Part II" - either a sequel to the story (script or movie) or a different ending

8th Period

• Write a 1 page letter of apology to the substitute on Friday
• Talk about class behavior
• Check "Sleepy Hollow" Notes
• Finish "Sleepy Hollow" with no talking

Homework: 
Write "Sleepy Hollow Part II" - either a sequel to the story (script or movie) or a different ending

Slides: 

"A" Day - Monday, October 12, 2015

Today in ELA: 

Objective: 
I will increase my vocabulary.
I will increase my reading comprehension

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Silent Reading
Were vs. Was
"Flowers for Algernon" Rotation Reading
(Most classes finished Part 1)
"F.F.A." Vocabulary (add to)
"F.F.A." Characterization Chart (add to)

Homework: 
Study for "Flowers for Algernon" Vocab Quiz on Thursday

Slides: 

"B" Day - Friday, October 9, 2015

Today in Honors ELA: 
I will be out today for District Training, but I will return on Monday.

Objective: 

• I will examine the two different perspectives of the same story.

Agenda: 

• Take out a lined sheet of paper and put your heading on it
• Title paper "Flipped Character Perspective Chart"
• Watch "Flipped" the movie
• Take T Chart notes on both Juli & Bryce's perspectives

Homework: 

Write a summary on the back of your notes

Today in Drama: 
I will be out today for District Training, but I will return on Monday.

Objective: 

• I will silently watch "Sleepy Hollow" (1988 with Jeff Goldblum)
• I will take detailed notes 

Agenda: 

• "Sleepy Hollow" movie from 1988 (rated G)
• Take detailed notes on characters, settings, lighting, etc.

Homework: 
None.

"A" Day - Thursday, October 2015

Today in ELA: 

Objective: 

• I will practice using 8th grade level vocabulary. 

Agenda: 

• Warm Up: Appreciation 
• "Flowers For Algernon" Vocabulary 
• Rotational Reading "Flowers For Algernon"
• "Flowers For Algernon" Characterization Chart 

Homework: 
Continue reading "Flowers For Algernon"

Slides: 

"C" Day - Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Today in ELA & Honors ELA: 

Objective:
I will use 8th grade level vocabulary.
I will use proper grammar and punctuation.

Agenda:
Warm Up: R.I.P. Words
Proof Reading #1 (Sentence corrections)

Homework: 
Begin reading "Flowers For Algernon" in the Big Text (at home) on Pg. 33

Slides: 

Today in Drama:

Objective:

• I will speak clearly and listen respectfully. 

Agenda:

• Shoe Box Presentations (the last ones)
• Sleepy Hollow reading practice
• Sleepy Hollow Character Analysis Charts (p.8 did not get to)

Homework: 
None!

Slides: