Monday, October 16--Friday, October 20
Monday--No School
Tuesday--Finish First Quarter reflections. Evidence-Based Reading Journals are due today. Vocabulary Test #3 and Reading Assessment #3 is tomorrow.
Wednesday-Vocabulary #3 test (synecdoche, paradox, euphemism, anaphora, pun) and Reading Assessment #3. Vocabulary One-Pager study guide due today.
Thursday: Goal setting for 2nd Quarter. Students preview Author's Choice ideas for the quarter.
Friday: Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451 for entire period.
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Tuesday, October 17): Topic- main conflict; ; work on One Pager study sheet and study for Vocab test 3 on Wednesday, October 18.
Monday, October 23--Friday, October 27
Monday--DEAR; Warm-up: Vocabulary List #4 (test and note-cards due on Friday, November 3); In partners, students will prepare for a Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451 on Monday, October 30th.
The next Evidence-Based reading journal is due on Thursday, November 2. Topic: Theme.
Tuesday--Workshop and students will get some time to look for books in this year's Library Book Fair
Wednesday-DEAR; Warm-up: Review of vocabulary terms; students will finish preparing for a Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451 on Monday, October 30th.
Thursday: NO SCHOOL--Parent/Teacher conferences (by appointment only for both cores)
Friday: NO SCHOOL--for both teachers and students
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 2): Topic- Theme; ; work on note-cards and study for Vocab test 4 on Friday, November 2.
Monday, October 30--Friday, November 3
Monday--DEAR; In partners, students will prepare for a Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451. Thirty minute Socratic discussion on Part I of Fahrenheit 451.
The next Evidence-Based reading journal is due on Thursday, November 2. Topic: Theme.
Notecards due for the Vocabulary Test #4 on Friday.
Tuesday--Happy Halloween! Shortened classes today: Introduction to "People Who Changed History" presentation on Thursday, November 30. "Did Somebody Smell a Rat?" article of the week is due today.
Wednesday-DEAR; Warm-up: Review of vocabulary terms; students will finish Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451 started on Monday, October 30th. Start Part II of Fahrenheit 451.
Thursday: Workshop with a short mini-lesson on Friday's reading assessment. Evidence-Based Reading Journal is due today.
Friday: NO DEAR; Vocabulary Test #4 and Reading Assessment #4 on Theme.
Homework: Read from independent novel; "Did Somebody Smell a Rat?" article of the week due on Tuesday; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 2): Topic- Theme; ; work on note-cards and study for Vocab test 4 on Friday, November 2.
Monday, November 6--Friday, November 10
Monday--DEAR; Vocabulary List #5 (Test on Friday, November 17). Students will need to finish a study Vocab One Pager by Friday, November 17). Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451.
Tuesday--Introduction to Partner Reading Letter option. Workshop on Author's Choice drafts.
Wednesday-Read from Fahrenheit 451 all hour.
Thursday: Workshop on Author's Choice drafts.
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 16): Topic- Tone; ; work on Vocabulary One Pager and study for Vocab test 5 on Friday, November 17. Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces.
Monday, November 13--Friday, November 17
Monday--DEAR; Warm-up--Ethos; Analysis of "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold
Tuesday--DEAR; Workshop
Wednesday-Warm up: Warrant. Finish analysis of "Dover Beach" and read from "Allegory of the Cave" by Plato with emphasis on analyzing rhetorical appeals.
Thursday: DEAR; Workshop. Evidence-Based Reading Journals and Partner Reading Journals are due today.
Friday: Vocabulary Test #5 over rhetorical appeals. Reading Assessment #5. Vocabulary One Pager study guide is due today.
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 16): Topic- Tone; ; work on Vocabulary One Pager and study for Vocab test 5 on Friday, November 17. Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. People Who Changed History Day is Thursday, November 30.
Monday, November 27--Friday, December 1
Monday--DEAR; Warm-up--Review of figurative language and rhetorical appeals. Go over rhetorical appeals test and rubric for People Who Changed History presentations. Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451.
Next reading journal turn-in day: Thursday, December 14 Topic for Evidence-Based journals: Recurring symbols.
Teacher/Board question for Partner Reading Journals: What is a recurring symbol in your novel? Tell what the symbol is and explain at least two specific ways it is used in the story. Why is this symbol so important to the novel’s setting, conflict, theme or characters?
Tuesday--DEAR; Workshop
Wednesday-Warm up: Review of figurative language and rhetorical appeals. Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451. Begin preparation for Socratic discussion next Monday and Tuesday.
Thursday: Workshop--shortened classes today. People Who Changed History presentations in the afternoon.
Friday: . DEAR; Debrief People Who Changed History presentations. Continue preparation for Socratic discussion next Monday and Tuesday.
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, December 14): Topic- Recurring symbol; ; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. People Who Changed History Day is Thursday, November 30; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21.
Monday, December 4--Friday, December 8
Monday--DEAR; In Diehl's Class--workshop
In Wittrock's Class--finish Socratic prep and first round of Socratic discussion on "The Sieve and the
Sand" from Fahrenheit 451.
Next reading journal turn-in day: Thursday, December 14 Topic for Evidence-Based journals: Recurring symbols.
Teacher/Board question for Partner Reading Journals: What is a recurring symbol in your novel? Tell what the symbol is and explain at least two specific ways it is used in the story. Why is this symbol so important to the novel’s setting, conflict, theme or characters?
Tuesday--DEAR; In Diehl's Class--finish Socratic prep and first round of Socratic discussion on "The Sieve and the
Sand" from Fahrenheit 451.
In Wittrock's Class--finish Socratic discussion and work on evidence sheet for a timed in-class esssay
Wednesday-DEAR; In Diehl's Class--finish Socratic discussion and work on evidence sheet for a timed in-class essay
In Wittrock's Class--timed in-class essay based on Socratic discussion
Thursday: DEAR; In Diehl's Class--timed in-class essay based on Socratic discussion
In Wittrock's Class--Workshop
Friday: . DEAR; Workshop in both cores
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, December 14): Topic- Recurring symbol; End of the Semester Vocab Test is on Friday, November 15; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. ; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21.
Monday, December 11--Friday, December 15
Monday--DEAR; Introduction of Thematic Mosaic project
Next reading journal turn-in day: Thursday, December 14 Topic for Evidence-Based journals: Recurring symbols.
Teacher/Board question for Partner Reading Journals: What is a recurring symbol in your novel? Tell what the symbol is and explain at least two specific ways it is used in the story. Why is this symbol so important to the novel’s setting, conflict, theme or characters?
Tuesday--DEAR; Workshop
Wednesday-DEAR; Workshop (Mosaic rough drafts due by end of the hour) Any final copy of a narrative for the short contests is due TODAY!
Thursday: DEAR; Workshop (Reading Journals due today)
Friday: . DEAR; End of the Semester test and Reading Assessment #5
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, December 14): Topic- Recurring symbol; End of the Semester Vocab Test is on Friday, November 15; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. ; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21.
Monday, December 11--Friday, December 15
Monday--Workshop on Mosaic project (In Diehl's class--conferencing and workshop on Author's Choice as well. In Wittrock's class, all Author's Choice pieces should be turned in.)
Tuesday--Workshop. This is the last day Diehl will accept revised copies of Author's Choice.
Wednesday-Workshop.
Thursday: Workshop. All Author's Choice final copies are due for Diehl and All Mosaic projects are due for both cores.
Friday: End of quarter. Assembly schedule today. Both cores will show Christmas movies today--there will be a study hall available for students who are missing work. Holiday social in the afternoon.
Homework: Read from independent novel; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. ; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21 for Diehl's class; All Mosaic projects are due for both cores on Thursday, December 21.
Monday--No School
Tuesday--Finish First Quarter reflections. Evidence-Based Reading Journals are due today. Vocabulary Test #3 and Reading Assessment #3 is tomorrow.
Wednesday-Vocabulary #3 test (synecdoche, paradox, euphemism, anaphora, pun) and Reading Assessment #3. Vocabulary One-Pager study guide due today.
Thursday: Goal setting for 2nd Quarter. Students preview Author's Choice ideas for the quarter.
Friday: Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451 for entire period.
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Tuesday, October 17): Topic- main conflict; ; work on One Pager study sheet and study for Vocab test 3 on Wednesday, October 18.
Monday, October 23--Friday, October 27
Monday--DEAR; Warm-up: Vocabulary List #4 (test and note-cards due on Friday, November 3); In partners, students will prepare for a Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451 on Monday, October 30th.
The next Evidence-Based reading journal is due on Thursday, November 2. Topic: Theme.
Tuesday--Workshop and students will get some time to look for books in this year's Library Book Fair
Wednesday-DEAR; Warm-up: Review of vocabulary terms; students will finish preparing for a Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451 on Monday, October 30th.
Thursday: NO SCHOOL--Parent/Teacher conferences (by appointment only for both cores)
Friday: NO SCHOOL--for both teachers and students
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 2): Topic- Theme; ; work on note-cards and study for Vocab test 4 on Friday, November 2.
Monday, October 30--Friday, November 3
Monday--DEAR; In partners, students will prepare for a Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451. Thirty minute Socratic discussion on Part I of Fahrenheit 451.
The next Evidence-Based reading journal is due on Thursday, November 2. Topic: Theme.
Notecards due for the Vocabulary Test #4 on Friday.
Tuesday--Happy Halloween! Shortened classes today: Introduction to "People Who Changed History" presentation on Thursday, November 30. "Did Somebody Smell a Rat?" article of the week is due today.
Wednesday-DEAR; Warm-up: Review of vocabulary terms; students will finish Socratic discussion of "The Hearth and the Salamander" from Fahrenheit 451 started on Monday, October 30th. Start Part II of Fahrenheit 451.
Thursday: Workshop with a short mini-lesson on Friday's reading assessment. Evidence-Based Reading Journal is due today.
Friday: NO DEAR; Vocabulary Test #4 and Reading Assessment #4 on Theme.
Homework: Read from independent novel; "Did Somebody Smell a Rat?" article of the week due on Tuesday; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 2): Topic- Theme; ; work on note-cards and study for Vocab test 4 on Friday, November 2.
Monday, November 6--Friday, November 10
Monday--DEAR; Vocabulary List #5 (Test on Friday, November 17). Students will need to finish a study Vocab One Pager by Friday, November 17). Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451.
Tuesday--Introduction to Partner Reading Letter option. Workshop on Author's Choice drafts.
Wednesday-Read from Fahrenheit 451 all hour.
Thursday: Workshop on Author's Choice drafts.
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 16): Topic- Tone; ; work on Vocabulary One Pager and study for Vocab test 5 on Friday, November 17. Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces.
Monday, November 13--Friday, November 17
Monday--DEAR; Warm-up--Ethos; Analysis of "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold
Tuesday--DEAR; Workshop
Wednesday-Warm up: Warrant. Finish analysis of "Dover Beach" and read from "Allegory of the Cave" by Plato with emphasis on analyzing rhetorical appeals.
Thursday: DEAR; Workshop. Evidence-Based Reading Journals and Partner Reading Journals are due today.
Friday: Vocabulary Test #5 over rhetorical appeals. Reading Assessment #5. Vocabulary One Pager study guide is due today.
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, November 16): Topic- Tone; ; work on Vocabulary One Pager and study for Vocab test 5 on Friday, November 17. Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. People Who Changed History Day is Thursday, November 30.
Monday, November 27--Friday, December 1
Monday--DEAR; Warm-up--Review of figurative language and rhetorical appeals. Go over rhetorical appeals test and rubric for People Who Changed History presentations. Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451.
Next reading journal turn-in day: Thursday, December 14 Topic for Evidence-Based journals: Recurring symbols.
Teacher/Board question for Partner Reading Journals: What is a recurring symbol in your novel? Tell what the symbol is and explain at least two specific ways it is used in the story. Why is this symbol so important to the novel’s setting, conflict, theme or characters?
Tuesday--DEAR; Workshop
Wednesday-Warm up: Review of figurative language and rhetorical appeals. Read and analyze Fahrenheit 451. Begin preparation for Socratic discussion next Monday and Tuesday.
Thursday: Workshop--shortened classes today. People Who Changed History presentations in the afternoon.
Friday: . DEAR; Debrief People Who Changed History presentations. Continue preparation for Socratic discussion next Monday and Tuesday.
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, December 14): Topic- Recurring symbol; ; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. People Who Changed History Day is Thursday, November 30; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21.
Monday, December 4--Friday, December 8
Monday--DEAR; In Diehl's Class--workshop
In Wittrock's Class--finish Socratic prep and first round of Socratic discussion on "The Sieve and the
Sand" from Fahrenheit 451.
Next reading journal turn-in day: Thursday, December 14 Topic for Evidence-Based journals: Recurring symbols.
Teacher/Board question for Partner Reading Journals: What is a recurring symbol in your novel? Tell what the symbol is and explain at least two specific ways it is used in the story. Why is this symbol so important to the novel’s setting, conflict, theme or characters?
Tuesday--DEAR; In Diehl's Class--finish Socratic prep and first round of Socratic discussion on "The Sieve and the
Sand" from Fahrenheit 451.
In Wittrock's Class--finish Socratic discussion and work on evidence sheet for a timed in-class esssay
Wednesday-DEAR; In Diehl's Class--finish Socratic discussion and work on evidence sheet for a timed in-class essay
In Wittrock's Class--timed in-class essay based on Socratic discussion
Thursday: DEAR; In Diehl's Class--timed in-class essay based on Socratic discussion
In Wittrock's Class--Workshop
Friday: . DEAR; Workshop in both cores
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, December 14): Topic- Recurring symbol; End of the Semester Vocab Test is on Friday, November 15; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. ; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21.
Monday, December 11--Friday, December 15
Monday--DEAR; Introduction of Thematic Mosaic project
Next reading journal turn-in day: Thursday, December 14 Topic for Evidence-Based journals: Recurring symbols.
Teacher/Board question for Partner Reading Journals: What is a recurring symbol in your novel? Tell what the symbol is and explain at least two specific ways it is used in the story. Why is this symbol so important to the novel’s setting, conflict, theme or characters?
Tuesday--DEAR; Workshop
Wednesday-DEAR; Workshop (Mosaic rough drafts due by end of the hour) Any final copy of a narrative for the short contests is due TODAY!
Thursday: DEAR; Workshop (Reading Journals due today)
Friday: . DEAR; End of the Semester test and Reading Assessment #5
Homework: Read from independent novel; work on Evidence Based Reading Journal (due Thursday, December 14): Topic- Recurring symbol; End of the Semester Vocab Test is on Friday, November 15; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. ; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21.
Monday, December 11--Friday, December 15
Monday--Workshop on Mosaic project (In Diehl's class--conferencing and workshop on Author's Choice as well. In Wittrock's class, all Author's Choice pieces should be turned in.)
Tuesday--Workshop. This is the last day Diehl will accept revised copies of Author's Choice.
Wednesday-Workshop.
Thursday: Workshop. All Author's Choice final copies are due for Diehl and All Mosaic projects are due for both cores.
Friday: End of quarter. Assembly schedule today. Both cores will show Christmas movies today--there will be a study hall available for students who are missing work. Holiday social in the afternoon.
Homework: Read from independent novel; Work on drafts of Author's Choice pieces. ; All Author's Choice finals due by Thursday, December 21 for Diehl's class; All Mosaic projects are due for both cores on Thursday, December 21.