Advanced 9^th English Lesson Plans

Monday, May 28 – Memorial Day (no school)

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

1. Hand in: Persuasive paragraph

2. Read: The Odyssey Books 16, 17, 19

3. Assignment 4 (News Article) – due tomorrow

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

1. Hand in: Assignment 4 (News Article)

2. Read: The Odyssey Books 21, 22, 23

3. Assignment 6 (Radio Commentary) – due tomorrow

Thursday, May 31, 2012

1. Hand in: Assignment 6 (Radio Commentary)

2. Complete the Epic Chart with examples from the poem – due at end of class

Friday, June 1, 2012

Week 16

Monday, May 21, 2012

1. Hand in: Books 1-4 assignment (Eviction Notice)

2. Read: The Odyssey Book 5

3. Homework: Assignment 2 (Real Estate Listing) – Due tomorrow

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

1. Hand in: Assignment 2 (Real Estate Listing)

2. Read: The Odyssey Books 6, 8

3. Assignment 3 (Journal Entry) – due tomorrow

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

1. Hand in: Assignment 3 (Journal Entry)

2. Read: The Odyssey Book 9

Thursday, May 24, 2012

1. Read: The Odyssey Books 10, 11, 12

2. Assignment 5 (Personal Ad) – due tomorrow

Friday, May 25, 2012

1. Assignment: Persuasive paragraph (see handout) – class work time – due Tuesday

Week 15

Monday, May 14, 2012

1. Lesson: Religion and Mythology (Sean, Jacob, and Wyatt)

a. Lecture

b. Flyer Swatter game

c. Homework: Write your own myth

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

1. Introduction to Homer

2. Introduction to epic poems

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

1. Introduction to the Odyssey – the pre-story

Thursday, May 17, 2012 – Half Day periods 1,2,3 only

Friday, May 18, 2012 – Half Day periods 4,5,6 only

Week 14

Monday, May 7, 2012

1. Hand in Greek Language homework

2. Lesson: Art and Architecture (McKenzie, Hannah, & Kurt)

a. Power Point Lecture

b. In-Class Assignment – crossword

c. Homework – Draw a Greek building

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

1. Hand in Art and Architecture homework

2. Lesson: Government (Ryan and Jessie)

a. Lecture: types of government

b. Review Jeopardy game

c. Homework: Question sheet

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

1. Lesson: Daily Life (Nikole and Camalee)

a. Power Point lecture

b. Quiz

c. Homework: wordsearch

Thursday, May 10, 2012

1. Lesson: Sports and Entertainment (Kevin and Carly)

a. Power Point lecture

b. “Olympic Games”

c. Homework: Matching questions

Friday, May 11, 2012

1. Lesson: Work and School (Kayla and Emily)

a. Power Point lecture

b. Quiz

c.

Week 13

Monday, April 30, 2012

1. Discussion: the military in Greece

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

1. Introduction to Greek Lessons

a. Prepare a 15-20 minute lesson

b. Provide an in-class activity that tests student knowledge

c. Assign a homework assignment ( should not take more the 20 minutes at home)

2. Choose partner and topic of lesson

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – Thursday, May 3, 2012

Work-day

Friday, May 4, 2012 – beginning of presentations

1. Lesson: Language and Literature (Madi J., Lindsay P., Tiffanie R.)

a. Lesson

b. In-class assignment: Word Search

c. Homework: Crossword

Week 12

Monday, April 23, 2012

1. Work day: Greek Packet

2. Hand outs: Study for general information about Greece

a. Learning About the Ancient Greeks

b. About Ancient Greece

c. Timeline of Ancient Greece

d. Ancient Greece Time Line

3. Quiz tomorrow

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

1. Intro to Greece Quiz

2. Discussion of answers

3. Documentary: Ancient Civilizations: Athens and Ancient Greece

Wednesday, April 25 – Friday, April 27, 2012

1. Webquest of Greek Civilization (website link on handout)

2. Handout: as you read and research the website, jot down notes that answer the questions

Week 11

Monday, April 16, 2012

1. Presentation of independent learning projects

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

1. Presentation of independent learning projects

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

1. Finish presentations

2. Study period

Thursday, April 19, 2012

1. Hand back: cereal box book reports

2. Introduction to Greek Culture/The Odyssey unit

a. Create a “pocket” book

b. Handouts: title page, section divider, and overview of Greek times

Friday, April 20, 2012

1. Work on Greek packet

Week 10

Monday, April 9, 2012

1. SAT Vocab List 9 – definitions for homework

2. Class work time on independent Of Mice and Men project – ORAL PRESENTATIONS on Thursday, April 12

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

1. SAT Vocab 9 definition review

2. Watch film: Of Mice and Men

3. Homework: Vocab 9 sentences – DUE TOMORROW

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

1. Hand in: Vocab 9 sentences

2. Presentations: Wyatt T. and Madi J.

3. Watch film: Of Mice and Men

Thursday, April 12, 2012

1. Finish watching film

2. Discussion: comparison of novel and film, possible reasons for director’s changes

Friday, April 13, 2012

1. Presentations of independent learning projects

Week 9

Monday, March 26, 2012

1. Hand in: Chapter 2 assignment for Of Mice and Men

2. Read (in class): Chapter 3 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

3. Homework: chapter 3 assignment (see handout)

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

1. Hand in: Chapter 3 assignment for Of Mice and Men

2. Read (in class): Chapter 4 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

3. Homework: chapter 4 assignment (see handout)

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

1. Hand in: Chapter 4 assignment for Of Mice and Men

2. Read (in class): Chapter 5 and 6 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

3. Homework: chapter 5 and 6 assignment (see handout) – NOTE: complete a stage sketch for each chapter but do only one reflection

Thursday, March 29, 2012 – Friday, March 30, 2012

Workday:

· Novel notecard – final copy due April 9

· Independent Learning Project

Week 8

Monday, March 19, 2012

1. Quiz: SAT Vocab 8

2. Editing Practice

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

1. Library: Enter Anthem essay contest

2. Introduction to Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

3. Assignment: Introduce assignments connected with novel

4. Read: Chapter 1

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

1. Finish reading chapter 1 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

2. Discussion: ideas for “friendship” response and information for novel notecard (list support and examples on the board; discuss expanding ideas beyond simple observations and examples)

Thursday, March 22, 2012

1. Independent Read: Chapter 2 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (students have their own copy)

2. Work on chapter 2 stage sketch, reflective paragraph, and novel notecard

3. Discussion on Monday: chapters 1 and 2

Friday, March 23, 2012 – HALF DAY (periods 1,2,3 only)

Week 7

Monday, March 12, 2012

1. Peer Editing: Use the handout to complete 1 peer edit feedback for 1 person’s Anthem paper

2. Vocab List 8 – Definitions and sentences due tomorrow

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – HSPE Testing and 1-hour Late Start (periods 5,6 only)

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 – HSPE Testing (periods 1,2,3 only)

Thursday, March 15, 2012 – HSPE Testing (periods 4,5,6 only)

1. Review definitions and parts of speech

2. Hand in: Vocab sentences

3. Peer Edit # 2

a. Review peer editing worksheet and what to focus on

b. Handout: Fallacies

Week 6

Monday, March 5, 2012

1. Review essay prompts for Anthem

2. Mini-Lesson: writing a thesis and making analysis statements

3. Handout: SAT 7 Vocab list

4. Homework:

a. Parts of speech and definitions for vocab

b. Create a working thesis for essay

c. Write a draft of your first analysis paragraph

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

1. Homework Check: Gozart will walk around reading each thesis and body paragraph.

2. Review: Vocab 7 definitions and parts if speech

3. Homework: Write 2^nd body paragraph

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

1. Analysis of Anthem essay winner (in class)

· Thesis does more than reiterates prompt; writer makes their own statement that reflects their thinking.

· Focus on answering prompt; all paragraphs connect back to thesis and prompt.

· Use of quotes to support commentary; not just quoting and explaining quote; do not story tell

2. Hand in: SAT Vocab 7 sentences

3. No homework

Thursday, March 8, 2012

1. Writing Workshop: Work on draft of Anthem essay (in library)

2. Hand back: SAT Vocab 7 sentences

3. Homework: Study for vocab test tomorrow

Friday, March 9, 2012

1. Quiz: SAT Vocab 7 words

2. Writing Workshop: Finish Anthem draft (type up for Monday)

3. Homework: Typed copy of Anthem essay for peer editing on Monday

Week 5

Monday, February 27, 2012

1. Discussion: Chapter II of Anthem

2. Hand in Chapter II answers

3. Homework:

a. Read chapters III, IV, and V

b. Take notes only to be prepared for discussion tomorrow (graded on participation)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

1. Discussion: Chapters III, IV, and V of Anthem

2. Homework:

a. Read chapters VI, VII, VIII

b. Take notes only to be prepared for discussion tomorrow (graded on participation)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

1. Small Group Discussions: Three discussion foci will be given and the class is divided between the three discussions. Each group will have 10 minutes to discuss their question and write their ideas on a poster. Then groups will move to a new discussion station and read the previous “discussion.” They will then have time to add to the previous discussion. This process will happen one more time.

· What does the Uncharted Forest symbolize? Use evidence to support the symbol (s). Connect this symbol to Equality’s self-discovery.

· What realizations does Equality (and the reader) have about the society/council?

· Outline the changes in Equality’s perception of his SELF in his society.

2. Large group review discussion

3. No homework

Thursday, March 1, 2012

1. Read: Anthem chapters IX through end

2. Review essay contest prompts

3. Read past essay contest winners

Friday, March 2, 2012

1. Work on essay outline for Anthem – Hand in today

Week 4

Monday, February 20, 2012 – President’s Day (NO SCHOOL)

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

1. SAT List 6 quiz

2. Absent student cereal/book review commercial

3. Novel checkout and novel packet

4. Read: Anthem by Ayn Rand, chapter 1 (finish for homework)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

1. Class work: Answer all of chapter 1 questions (except for 1b, 7a, 9) – due tomorrow

Thursday, February 23, 2012

1. Discussion: chapter 1 questions and other related topics

Friday, February 24, 2012

1. Discussion: continue chapter 1 discussion

2. Hand in Chapter 1 answers today

3. Homework: Read chapter 2

Week 3

Monday, February 13, 2012

1. Read: “The Fan” by Rona Maynard

2. Write: Character Sketch (1 paragraph) – hand in

3. Discussion: What makes a good character sketch? (view samples on doc camera)

4. Homework: SAT Vocabulary List 6 (handout) parts of speech and definitions

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

1. Vocab: Review parts of speech and definitions

2. Read: “Feathered Friend” by Arthur C. Clarke

3. Assignment: Write a setting summary that includes the following:

· Where

· When

· How does the setting affect the plot?

· What effect doe the setting have on the characters?

4. Hand in setting paragraph

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

1. Read: “The Confession” by Anton Chekhov

2. Assignment: Write a them summary. State the theme of the story then, using 2 -3 sentences, explain your reasoning for the theme.

Definition: theme is a statement about life that the author is trying to get across

3. Work on cereal box book report

Thursday, February 16, 2012

1. Hand back: SAT List 6 vocab sentences (NOTE: test on Tuesday)

2. Finish book report and oral presentation

3. Cereal Party tomorrow – bring favorite cereal, bowl, and spoon

Friday, February 17, 2012

1. Cereal Party

2. Book Report presentations (book review commercials)

Week 2

Monday, February 6, 2012 – Friday, February 10, 2012

1. Class Work Time: Reading novel and working on cereal box book report

2. Extend book report due date to Friday, February 17

Week 1

Monday, January 30, 2012

1. Handout: Lists 1-5 SAT Vocabulary

2. Assignment: In groups of 2-3 students, create a review game for Lists 1-5 SAT Vocab. Include the following:

a. Simple, understandable directions

b. All materials provided to play the game

c. Game is portable

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

1. Play SAT Vocabulary review games

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

1. Play SAT vocabulary review game

2. Library: Book check out for book report

Thursday, February 2, 2012

1. Cereal Box Book Report discussion and requirements

2. Read

Friday, February 3, 2012

1. Mini-Lesson: Cereal box marketing techniques – connect to target audience for book report

2. SAT TEST Lists 1-5

3. Read