Week 12 (October 29- November 2, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Practice creating tone & mood in writing. Compare works of Poe. HW: finish making cards for Vocab #6 and study words.
T: QUIZ on Vocab #6. Continue comparing works of Poe. Begin compare/contrast essay. HW: none
W: Compose rough drafts of compare/contrast essay. HW: none
TH: Words for Vocab #7. Practice using adjectives correctly. Finish rough drafts. HW: begin cards for Vocab #7.
F: Revise and edit compare/contrast essays. Read short story that shows use of tone and mood. HW: study Vocab #7 words.
Social Studies:
M: Continue learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. HW: CA #5, Qs 1-2
T: Learn about principles of our government, including checks and balances. HW: CA #5, Qs 3-4
W: Continue principles of government. HW: CA #5, Qs 5-6
TH: Learn about important Supreme Court cases. HW: CA #5, Qs 7-8
F: QUIZ on the Constitution. DUE: CA #5. Continue court cases. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Week 11 Activities and Homework
Week 11 (October 22-26, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: Review subjects and verbs in a sentence. Begin short story (Tell-Tale Heart). HW: none
T: Practice adverbs. Continue short story. Discuss elements of tone and mood. HW: none
W: Vocab #6 words. Read poem. HW: finish compare/contrast idea sheet.
TH: Discuss compare/contrast structure; begin writing assignment. HW: work on Vocab #6 cards.
F: Continue compare/contrast writing. Practice adverbs. HW: practice Vocab #6 words.
Social Studies:
M: Continue learning about Constitutional Convention. Discuss problems the Convention faced. HW: choose article for current event.
T: Learn about the Constitution and the way our government works. HW: write 1st paragraph of current event report.
W: Continue learning about the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event report.
TH: Do a Constitutional scavenger hunt and learn about boundaries of government. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event report.
F: DUE: current event report. Discuss current events. Continue Constitutional structure. HW: none.
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Language Arts:
M: Review subjects and verbs in a sentence. Begin short story (Tell-Tale Heart). HW: none
T: Practice adverbs. Continue short story. Discuss elements of tone and mood. HW: none
W: Vocab #6 words. Read poem. HW: finish compare/contrast idea sheet.
TH: Discuss compare/contrast structure; begin writing assignment. HW: work on Vocab #6 cards.
F: Continue compare/contrast writing. Practice adverbs. HW: practice Vocab #6 words.
Social Studies:
M: Continue learning about Constitutional Convention. Discuss problems the Convention faced. HW: choose article for current event.
T: Learn about the Constitution and the way our government works. HW: write 1st paragraph of current event report.
W: Continue learning about the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event report.
TH: Do a Constitutional scavenger hunt and learn about boundaries of government. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event report.
F: DUE: current event report. Discuss current events. Continue Constitutional structure. HW: none.
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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Monday, October 15, 2007
Week 10 Activities and Homework
Week 10 (October 15-19, 2007)
Parent-Teacher Conferences- Thursday, October 18th
Language Arts:
M: Review vocabulary from list #5. Begin short story (The Landlady). HW: finish Vocab #5 cards and practice words (from all lists).
T: QUIZ on Vocab #5 words. DUE: cards for Vocab #5. Finish reading short story and analyze its effectiveness.
W: Begin spelling bee! HW: none.
TH: (early release: p 1,2,3) Continue spelling bee. HW: none.
F: (early release: p 4,5,6) Language class does not meet.
Social Studies:
M: Continue discussing colonies’ challenges in starting a new country. Analyze and create political cartoons. HW: CA #4, Qs 1-3
T: Learn about Articles of Confederation and its strengths and weaknesses. HW: CA #4, Qs 4-6
W: Analyze weaknesses of Articles of Confederation; learn about the process of making a better version. HW: CA #4, Qs 7-9
TH: (early release: p 1,2,3) Learn about the Constitutional Convention and its main points of contention. HW: CA #4, Qs 10-12
F: (early release: p 4,5,6) Learn about the Constitutional Convention and its main points of contention. DUE: CA #4 (3rd p- deliver sometime during the day).
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Parent-Teacher Conferences- Thursday, October 18th
Language Arts:
M: Review vocabulary from list #5. Begin short story (The Landlady). HW: finish Vocab #5 cards and practice words (from all lists).
T: QUIZ on Vocab #5 words. DUE: cards for Vocab #5. Finish reading short story and analyze its effectiveness.
W: Begin spelling bee! HW: none.
TH: (early release: p 1,2,3) Continue spelling bee. HW: none.
F: (early release: p 4,5,6) Language class does not meet.
Social Studies:
M: Continue discussing colonies’ challenges in starting a new country. Analyze and create political cartoons. HW: CA #4, Qs 1-3
T: Learn about Articles of Confederation and its strengths and weaknesses. HW: CA #4, Qs 4-6
W: Analyze weaknesses of Articles of Confederation; learn about the process of making a better version. HW: CA #4, Qs 7-9
TH: (early release: p 1,2,3) Learn about the Constitutional Convention and its main points of contention. HW: CA #4, Qs 10-12
F: (early release: p 4,5,6) Learn about the Constitutional Convention and its main points of contention. DUE: CA #4 (3rd p- deliver sometime during the day).
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections
Monday, October 8, 2007
Week 9 Activities and Homework
Week 9 (October 8-12, 2007)
Language Arts:
M: (no school- fall break day)
T: Work on book summary (due Friday). HW: complete 2 sections of book summary
W: Vocab list #5. Analyze portrayal of strong characters in literature. HW: complete 2 sections of book summary.
TH: DUE: movie permission slip. Watch ‘Charly’ (Flowers for Algernon movie) HW: finish book summary and put it together.
F: DUE: book summary and reading log for 1st quarter. Continue studying characterization in literature. HW: none **End of 1st quarter grading period (report cards go home next week)**
Social Studies:
M: (no school- fall break day)
T: Review for Revolutionary War test. HW: study for test.
W: Unit test on colonial times and the Revolutionary War. HW: none.
TH: (Double LA- watch ‘Charly’) HW: none.
F: Introduction to Constitution and Government unit. HW: none. **End of 1st quarter grading period (report cards go home next week)**
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Describe important battles and events of the Revolutionary War
Language Arts:
M: (no school- fall break day)
T: Work on book summary (due Friday). HW: complete 2 sections of book summary
W: Vocab list #5. Analyze portrayal of strong characters in literature. HW: complete 2 sections of book summary.
TH: DUE: movie permission slip. Watch ‘Charly’ (Flowers for Algernon movie) HW: finish book summary and put it together.
F: DUE: book summary and reading log for 1st quarter. Continue studying characterization in literature. HW: none **End of 1st quarter grading period (report cards go home next week)**
Social Studies:
M: (no school- fall break day)
T: Review for Revolutionary War test. HW: study for test.
W: Unit test on colonial times and the Revolutionary War. HW: none.
TH: (Double LA- watch ‘Charly’) HW: none.
F: Introduction to Constitution and Government unit. HW: none. **End of 1st quarter grading period (report cards go home next week)**
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Personal Narrative”, the student will:
Utilize the 6 steps of the writing process in creating examples of personal narrative
Review the ‘6 Traits’ of effective writing and edit his/her own work
Increase reading fluency and comprehension through various activities
Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes that appear in English
Review and strengthen understanding of grammar
SS: In our current unit, “Road to Revolution”, the student will:
Describe why the 13 colonies were founded
Evaluate important components of colonial government, and their roots in Enlightenment ideals
Describe the events that built up discontent in the colonies
Evaluate the different viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots
Understand the steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Describe important battles and events of the Revolutionary War
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