Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Daily Agenda & Homework - May 23-27 (Fri-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Finish Journey Maps
2. Lord of the Flies - Film Story Review

Homework
Social Issues Project Presentation - Brainstorming

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 21-22 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Lord of the Flies - An Allegory Article (Say Something Activity)
2. Begin Journey Map assignment

Homework
Quixote argument essay revisions. (Optional)

Note: Ungraded research note/source cards should be submitted for grading.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 19-20 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Lesson #7-8 Quiz
2. Novel Reading Quiz - Chapters #9-12.
3. Revise Social Issues Research Abstract for style/language and Bibliography page.

Homework
Finish research abstract. Upload to turnitin.com.

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 15-16 (Thur-Fri)

Daily Agenda
1. Writing Workshop: Revise Social Issues Research Abstract based on research writing model for context, citations, and a Works Cited page.
2. Complete Vocabulary 7-8 Review.

Homework
1. Continue reading and completing annotations/reading logs.
2. Study for lessons #7-8 classical roots quiz.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 13-14 (Tue-Wed)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Lesson #7-8, Review Exercise #3
2. Finish Social Issues Research Abstract Outline

Homework
Continue reading/annotating Lord of the Flies.



Daily Agenda & Homework: May 9-12 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Lesson #7-8 Review, Exercises 1-2
2. Writing Workshop: Outlining the Social Issues Research Abstract

Homework
Continue reading/annotating Lord of the Flies.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 7-8 (Wed-Thur)

Daily Agenda
1. Symbolism Chart
2. Reading Quiz, chapters #3-8.

Homework
Continue reading and completing annotations/reading logs.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 5-6 (Mon-Tue)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Lesson #8 Quiz
2. Character Bubble Maps, Minor Character Chart, and Theme Circle Map.
3. Review study guide questions Chapters #3-7.

Homework
Read ch. 8, and complete reading logs/annotations.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Daily Agenda & Homework: May 1-2 (Thur-Fri)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Exercise #8D
2. Literature Circles - Examine chapters 1-2 regarding structural and cultural critical reading levels.
3. Report out on key passages.

Homework
1. Continue reading/annotating, chapters 6-7.
2. Classical Roots Lesson #8 Vocabulary Quiz Next Class.

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 29-30 (Tue-Wed)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Exercise #8C
2. Literature Circle - Share passages from Chapters 1-2 of the novel.  Create group responses based on linguistic and semantic critical reading.

Homework
Continue reading/annotating, chapter 4.

Daily Agenda & Homework: April 25-28 (Fri-Mon)

Daily Agenda
1. Classical Roots Exercise #8B
2. Computer Lab Research - Use ProQuest links to take notes related to the following areas related to the social issues you have been researching: key historical events as context, global impacts, and relevant statistics.

Homework
1. Continue reading/annotating the novel, chapter 4.
2. Be prepared to submit note/source cards next class.