Week 23 (January 28- February 1, 2008)
Language Arts:
M: Journaling. Continue Outsiders. HW: none
T: Practice research techniques. HW: none
W: Practice research techniques. HW: none
TH: Discuss source cards. Vocab #11. Continue Outsiders. HW: begin cards for Vocab #11 (use Longman’s dictionary!)
F: Continue research paper format and Outsiders. HW: review notes on Outsiders (for next week’s quiz).
Social Studies:
M: Finish WWII in Europe notes. Discuss topics and note-taking for WWII research. HW: none
T: Begin research on WWII topic. HW: find websites on WW II topic; take notes
W: Continue research on WWII topic. HW: find websites on WW II topic; take notes
TH: Learn about Holocaust survivors. Discuss research paper. HW: none
F: Focus on current events: presidential candidates. Continue WWII in Europe. HW: go to public library for WW II topic
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Week 22 Activities and Homework
Week 22 (January 21-25, 2008)
Language Arts:
M: No school (MLK Jr Day)
T: Preview themes of Outsiders. Continue novel. HW: none
W: Vocabulary #10 review. Continue novel. HW: study vocab, finish cards
TH: Fact/ opinion writing. Continue novel. HW: finish classwork if necessary
F: QUIZ on Vocab #10 (cards due). Continue novel. HW: none
Social Studies:
M: No school (MLK Jr Day)
T: Learn about WW II in Europe. HW: choose current event article and write 1st paragraph of analysis.
W: Continue WWII in Europe. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event
TH: Learn about WW II in the Pacific. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event.
F: DUE: current event analysis. Continue WW II in the Pacific. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Language Arts:
M: No school (MLK Jr Day)
T: Preview themes of Outsiders. Continue novel. HW: none
W: Vocabulary #10 review. Continue novel. HW: study vocab, finish cards
TH: Fact/ opinion writing. Continue novel. HW: finish classwork if necessary
F: QUIZ on Vocab #10 (cards due). Continue novel. HW: none
Social Studies:
M: No school (MLK Jr Day)
T: Learn about WW II in Europe. HW: choose current event article and write 1st paragraph of analysis.
W: Continue WWII in Europe. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event
TH: Learn about WW II in the Pacific. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event.
F: DUE: current event analysis. Continue WW II in the Pacific. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Week 21 Activities and Homework
Week 21 (January 14-18, 2008)
Language Arts:
M: Journal. Begin novel study. HW: none.
T: DUE: high school registration card. Vocab #10. Continue fact/opinion writing. HW: make ½ the cards for Vocab #10.
W: (early release) Continue novel study. HW: make other ½ of cards for Vocab #10.
TH: Gather and summarize information- WWII mini-project. HW: finish mini-project maps if not already done.
F: Summarize information- WWII mini-project. HW: none.
Social Studies:
M: Early days of WWII- map exercise. HW: CA #7, Qs 1-3
T: War in Europe- Allied plan. HW: CA #7, Qs 4-6
W: (early release) Read first-hand accounts of WWII. HW: CA #7, Qs 7-8
TH: Learn about some WWII topics and summarize (WWII mini-project) HW: CA #7, Qs 9-10
F: Continue WWII mini-project. DUE: CA Qs and WWII mini-project (at end of class).
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Language Arts:
M: Journal. Begin novel study. HW: none.
T: DUE: high school registration card. Vocab #10. Continue fact/opinion writing. HW: make ½ the cards for Vocab #10.
W: (early release) Continue novel study. HW: make other ½ of cards for Vocab #10.
TH: Gather and summarize information- WWII mini-project. HW: finish mini-project maps if not already done.
F: Summarize information- WWII mini-project. HW: none.
Social Studies:
M: Early days of WWII- map exercise. HW: CA #7, Qs 1-3
T: War in Europe- Allied plan. HW: CA #7, Qs 4-6
W: (early release) Read first-hand accounts of WWII. HW: CA #7, Qs 7-8
TH: Learn about some WWII topics and summarize (WWII mini-project) HW: CA #7, Qs 9-10
F: Continue WWII mini-project. DUE: CA Qs and WWII mini-project (at end of class).
Note- no school Monday!
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Week 20 Activities and Homework
Week 20 (January 7-11, 2008)
Language Arts:
M: Discuss organization for 2nd semester. Respond to journal prompt. Discuss an adaptation of A Christmas Carol. HW: re-do tabs for folder, if necessary; clean backpack.
T: Review vocabulary and grammar from fall semester. Discuss differences in expository versus narrative writing. HW: none.
W: DUE: binder tabs and planner check. High school registration process, with counselors. HW: get parent signature on registration card.
TH: Begin novel study: rendering emotion in writing. HW: read assigned chapters. Reminder: Future Freshman Night at all DVUSD high schools, 6:30!
F: Continue novel study. Discuss characters and themes. HW: read assigned chapters.
Social Studies:
M: Discuss organization for 2nd semester. Review events that contributed to start of WWII. Learn about events in Asia in the 1930s. HW: re-do tabs for folder, if necessary; clean backpack.
T: Learn about events in Germany leading up to WWII, and the beginning of the war. HW: get movie permission slip signed
W: DUE: movie permission slip. Discuss Pearl Harbor bombing and events of 1942. HW: none
TH: Discuss pros and cons of fighting a war on multiple fronts. Learn about US successes and failures in 1942. HW: none
F: Learn about progress of war in Pacific. Create map of important events and places. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Language Arts:
M: Discuss organization for 2nd semester. Respond to journal prompt. Discuss an adaptation of A Christmas Carol. HW: re-do tabs for folder, if necessary; clean backpack.
T: Review vocabulary and grammar from fall semester. Discuss differences in expository versus narrative writing. HW: none.
W: DUE: binder tabs and planner check. High school registration process, with counselors. HW: get parent signature on registration card.
TH: Begin novel study: rendering emotion in writing. HW: read assigned chapters. Reminder: Future Freshman Night at all DVUSD high schools, 6:30!
F: Continue novel study. Discuss characters and themes. HW: read assigned chapters.
Social Studies:
M: Discuss organization for 2nd semester. Review events that contributed to start of WWII. Learn about events in Asia in the 1930s. HW: re-do tabs for folder, if necessary; clean backpack.
T: Learn about events in Germany leading up to WWII, and the beginning of the war. HW: get movie permission slip signed
W: DUE: movie permission slip. Discuss Pearl Harbor bombing and events of 1942. HW: none
TH: Discuss pros and cons of fighting a war on multiple fronts. Learn about US successes and failures in 1942. HW: none
F: Learn about progress of war in Pacific. Create map of important events and places. HW: none
Unit Objectives:
LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language
SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)