ENGLISH: MOHAWK 2

JUNE 14-18 HOMEWORK: Signed reading list due MONDAY, 06/14 MONDAY **COLLECT SIGNED READING LIST*** 1. Finish reading, ''Flowers for Algernon,'' and complete written response TUESDAY-FRIDAY Discuss short story, ''Flowers for Algernon,'' and compare it to the movie

June 7-11 Homework: 1. Keep reading...6 book deadline next Monday, 06/14 MONDAY 1. Finish book talks (bring reading folder with list home to complete and be signed and returned next Monday, 06/14) TUESDAY 1. Rorschach tests 2. Begin reading Flowers for Algernon WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY Read and respond to Flowers for Algernon FRIDAY Silent read...update folders...due Monday

JUNE 1-4 HOMEWORK: 1. Final copy of research paper due TUESDAY, 06/02 (typed, double spaced, parenthetical documentation, works cited page, title page...) 2. Keep reading...6 book deadline, Mon., 06/14 MONDAY OFF: MEMORIAL DAY TUESDAY 1. Discuss last details of research paper...due tomorrow 2. Distribute book fair information..going in class on Friday 3. End of the year scrapbook WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY **COLLECT FINAL TYPED COPY OF RESEARCH PAPER** 1. Collect scrapbook pages 2. Create lit fair writing folders 3. Writing reflection due Thursday...typed 1/2 page double spaced FRIDAY 1. Book fair 2. Book talk: come prepared to discuss book read for Quarter 3 or 4

May 24-28 Homework: 1. Research paper outline due Wed., 05/26 2. Research paper rough copy due Fri., 05/28 3. Independent reading...6 book deadline, 06/14 MONDAY *Collect signed progress reports* 1. Write thesis and begin research paper outline TUESDAY 1. Work on research paper outline...due tomorrow WEDNESDAY 1. How to use parenthetical documentation 2. Begin writing rough copy using parenthetical documentation THURSDAY 1. Review how to write the works cited page 2. Work on rough copy....due tomorrow with works cited page and parenthetical documentation FRIDAY 1. Check rough copy...final copy due, Wed., 06/02 2. Silent read in independent reading book (update folder)

MAY 17-21 Homework: Important research paper deadlines: 1. Tuesday: 05/18: Bring 40-50 lined index cards to class 2. Monday, 05/24: 30-40 completed notecards and 4 sourcecards due 3. Wednesday, 05/26: Outline due 4. Friday, 05/28: Rough copy due (inlcuding works cited page) 5. Wednesday, 06/02: Final copy (typed, double spaced, works cited page) due (**Don't forget...6 book deadline, Mon.,June 14th...keep reading***) MONDAY 1. Gym Candy vocabulary quiz 2. Finish reading Gym Candy and write book review (when done silent read from independent reading book and update reading folder) TUESDAY Begin author research paper in LMC 1. Choose author and discuss research guidelines 2. Review taking notes...source cards and notecards 3. Begin research WEDNSDAY LMC for research on author 1. Continue research....discuss thesis (start thinking of main idea for your paper) THURSDAY/FRIDAY Research in LMC * 5 week detailed report will be distributed on Friday. Please review, sign and return to class for homework credit.*

May 10-14 Homework: 1. Keep reading indep. reading book (6 book deadline, June 14th) 2. Gym Candy steroid research article; distributed Wed, 05/12....due Thurs., 05/13 2. Gym Candy study guide questions due Friday, 05/14 MONDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry and share 2. Distribute Gym Candy study guide questions for the end of the book (due Friday) 3. Read and answer the questions during class TUESDAY 1. Writing response (graded with ELA rubric) 2. Read Gym Candy and answer study guide questions WEDNESDAY 1. Review Gym Candy plot, characters, conflict, and vocabulary in class activity 2. Distrubute and discuss steroid research homework THURSDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry 2. Share/discuss steroid articles with the class FRIDAY 1. Complete reading Gym Candy and study guide questions...hand in at the end of class 2. Distribute essay question (counts as a test...due Monday, 05/17)..begin in class 3. Choose author research topic for research paper...beginning in LMC on Mon., 05/17

MAY 3-7 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading (independent reading book)...6 book deadline, Mon. June 14th 2. Look for vocabulary, etc. assignments based on Gym Candy throughout the week 3. Double Entry Diary due Friday MONDAY 1. ''Stand and Deliver'' discussion (topics/subjects related to class book) 2. Read Gym Candy with double entry diary TUESDAY 1. Vocabulary list...definitions and part of speech due tomorrow 2. Read/discuss Gym Candy WEDNESDAY 1. Review vocabulary...homework due tomorrow 2. Read/discuss gym candy THURSDAY (Review vocabulary) 1. Reading activity 2. Read/discuss Gym Candy FRIDAY 1. Writing response 2. Read Gym Candy (collect double entry diary)

APRIL 26-30 HOMEWORK: 1. NYS TESTING Monday and Tuesday...please come with sharpened no. 2 pencils (get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast!!) 2. Keep reading.... 6 book deadline, Monday, 6/14 MONDAY NYS TESTING until 10:35 AM 1. Discuss test so far... TUESDAY NYS TESTING until 9:30 AM **Begin novel, Gym Candy** 1. Intro activity: discuss pressures in lives (friends, school, sports, home, etc.) 2. Begin reading aloud (we have only one class set, so most reading will be done in class) WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 1. Return ''writing sentences'' worksheets (grammar) and review 2. Continue reading and discussing Gym Candy FRIDAY 1. Update reading folder with books read so far this quarter... 2. Silent read in Gym Candy (vocabulary list)

APRIL 19-23 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading...6 book deadline, Mon. June 14th 2. Look for grammar homework throughout the week MONDAY 1. ''Grammar Bytes''....recognizing fragments computer site 2. ''Crack the fragment code'' worksheet 3. Begin working on HOMEWORK worksheet...identifying and correcting sentence fragments (finish for homework tonight) TUESDAY 1. Review sentence fragment homework 2. Identify run-ons (and fragments) 3. Distribute homework due tomorrow...how to correct run-ons and fragments 4. Review/rate ELA essays WEDNESDAY 1. Review run-on sentence homework...how to correct run-ons and fragments 2. Complete one ELA essay in class for practice (avoid run-ons and fragments)..make your writing the most sophisticated it can be... THURSDAY 1. Discuss reading strategies for testing... 2. Reading Comprehension test practice 3. Distribute ''Test taking tips'' and discuss FRIDAY ***Give ''test survival kit'' to each student*** 1. ELA TEST MONDAY and TUESDAY...get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast both days!! 2. LMC for book talks....6 book deadline, Monday, June 14th

APRIL 12-16 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading for independent reading requirement (Monday, June 14th, 6 book deadline) MONDAY **COLLECT SIGNED READING LIST FOR QUARTER 3** 1. ELA test prep and test strategies (test, 04/26 and 04/27): Write list of thoughts/feelings when hear the word,,,''TEST,'' and sketch a picture portraying feelings. Then...share. 2. Examine past ELA STATE TESTS looking for similarities, patterns in questions, literature, etc. TUESDAY 1. Reading comprehension practice...answering the questions without the answers...find the answer in the passage. WEDNESDAY 1. Listening practice exercise... 2. Listening practice from the ELA test with short response THURSDAY 1. Finish examining test booklets for patterns, similarities, etc. 2. Look at writing samples and rubric for short answer and extended response in ELA state test FRIDAY 1. Silent read...book talk next Friday, 03/23....''favorites'' (Monday, June 14th, 6 book deadline)

MARCH 29-APRIL 2 HOMEWORK: 1. Shakespeare project, DUE WED., 03/31 2. Midsummer Night's Dream/Shakespeare's language TEST, THURS., 04/01 3. KEEP READING...6 book deadline, 04/12....MONDAY WE RETURN FROM VACATION MONDAY/TUESDAY Shakespeare scene performances...students will re-enact Midsummer Night's Dream in modern day language with their own scripts, props, music, etc.... **Take home reading list to update, have signed, and return to class, Monday, 04/12** WEDNESDAY **COLLECT SHAKESPEARE PROJECT** Review Midsummer Night's Dream/Shakespeare's language for tomorrow's test THURSDAY 1. Midsummer Night's Dream/Shakespeare's language test (multiple choice and short answer) FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL...Have a wonderful spring vacation!!

MARCH 22-26 HOMEWORK: 1. Vocabulary homework throughout the week 2. Shakespeare project due, 03/31 3. 6 book deadline, 04/12 MONDAY **Collect journal entries** **Distribute vocab homework...due tomorrow** 1. Compare song lyrics to Midsummer Night's Dream and the couples in the play 2. Finish Act III...scenes from the movie 3. Distribute and discuss Shakespeare project TUESDAY 1. Review vocab...distribute homework for tomorrow 2. Continue with Act IV in Midsummer 3. Give Shakespeare scenes...begin re-writing/planning for performance in groups WEDNESDAY 1. Review vocab 2. Continue with Midsummer NIght's Dream 3. Work in groups rewriting assigned scenes THURSDAY/FRIDAY 1. Work in groups on scene (performances begin MONDAY)

MARCH 15-19 HOMEWORK: 1. Vocabulary/Shakespeare's life quiz, Friday, 03/19 2. Midsummer journal entries, due Monday., 03/22 3. Keep reading...6 book deadline, April 12th MONDAY: ''Beware the ides of March'' 1. Return/review homonym quiz 2. Review vocab Act I and II 3. Discuss study guide to Act III TUESDAY: 1. Read/listen to recording, Act. III., Scene I 2. Complete corresponding study guide questions 3. Work on journal entries WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 1. Vocab review/review for quiz 2. Continue Midsummer Night's Dream...Act III, Scene II with study guide THURSDAY: Each student will be receiving an individual progress report. Please sign and return to class for homework credit. Thank you. FRIDAY 1. Vocab/Shakespeare(''The Globe'') quiz 2. Work on new vocabulary list...from Acts III-IV of Midsummer night's dream.. **definitions due Monday** **Journal entries due Monday**

MARCH 8-12 Homework: 1. Keep reading: 6 book deadline, April 12th 2. Midsummer vocabulary due, Thurs., 03/11 3. Midsummer journal entries due, Mon, 03/22 MONDAY 1. Discuss Julius Caesar - watch ''cartoon'' to prepare for Tuesday's Shakespeare and Co.'s visit tomorrow and performance of Caesar. 2. Written response about themes in Caesar TUESDAY (Shakespeare & Co.'s performance of Caesar today!) 1. Continue Midsummer 2. Finish scene performances WEDNESDAY 1. Give 10 Midsummer vocabulary words (Act I and Act II)...due tomorrow 2. Midsummer journal entry assignment, due 03/22 THURSDAY 1. Review Midsummer vocabulary 2. Continue Midsummer (listening to performance on tape) 3. Distribute Midsummer Night's Dream study guide and start working on it. FRIDAY 1. Silent reading 2. Find vocab words in context of the play... 3. Continue Midsummer

MARCH 1-5 HOMEWORK: 1. Homonym quiz Tuesday (it's, there, two), 03/02 2. Lit circle #3, Tuesday, 03/02 (have Meeting #3 in book mark and reading completed) 3. Lit circle #4, Thursday,03/04 (will be collecting completed book marks) MONDAY 1. Complete discussion and answers on Shakespeare's sonnets and poetic language. 2. Review homonyms TUESDAY 1. Lit circle #3 2. Homonym quiz 3. Silent read after quiz WEDNESDAY 1. Shakespeare's insults 2. Begin Midsummer Night's Dream THURSDAY 1. Lit circle meeting #4 (collect bookmark assignment) 2. Continue Midsummer Night's Dream FRIDAY 1. Perform one of three scenes from Midsummer Night's Dream in groups and discuss

FEBRUARY 22 - 26 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading...deadlines for reading and literature circle assignment are...02/25, 02/27, 03/02, 03/04 MONDAY 1. Review homonymns...computer game 2. Discuss history of Shakespeare's life, times, language, works, etc. TUESDAY 1. Literature circle #1 of award winning book - meet in groups and share meeting #1 assignment 2. Complete Shakespeare history of life, times, language, works, etc. WEDNESDAY SNOW DAY THURSDAY 1. Shakespeare movie FRIDAY 1. Lit circle #2...characters (next lit circle, Tuesday, 03/02 2. Finish Shakespeare movie and review information...starting Midsummer Night's Dream next week!!

FEBRUARY 8-12 HOMEWORK: Keep reading in independent reading book (6 books for Quarter 3, due date, Monday, 04/12/10) MONDAY Finish the movie, Life is Beautiful, and discuss how hope resonated in those that suffered in the Holocaust TUESDAY - THURSDAY Begin Shakespeare: stations - research information about Shakespeare's time....The Globe Theater, tragedies and comedies, sonnets, Elizabethan language...(beginning Midsummer Night's Dream after vacation) FRIDAY Book talks in the LMC - choose an award winning book to read for Quarter 3 ENJOY YOUR VACATION!!!

FEBRUARY 1-5 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading 2. Quiz Wednesday: Holocaust info and vocabulary MONDAY Complete Holocaust essay (counts as a test) TUESDAY 1.Share Holocaust projects WEDNESDAY QUIZ: Holocaust and vocabulary THURSDAY/FRIDAY Holocaust movie and reflection

JANUARY 25-29 HOMEWORK: 1. Holocaust webquest presentation, Tuesday, 01/26 (typed notes and 5 quiz questions) 2. 6 book deadline, Friday (signed reading list due) 3. Book project due Friday, 01/29 MONDAY 1. Vocabulary from Holocaust books: look up the definitions, and write one sentence for each word, using it in correct context (due Tuesday). TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 1. Take home reading list to be signed and returned to class, Friday, for quarter credit. 2. Holocaust webquest presentations (each group must have one set of notes and 5 quiz questions based on their research - typed - to be handed in on day of presentation). THURSDAY Essay based on Holocaust novel FRIDAY 1. Collect signed reading list and Holocaust book project 2. Complete novel essay

JANUARY 18-22 Homework: 1. Complete reading assignments for Holocaust novel...group literature circle, Tuesday (01/19), and Friday, (01/22) 2. Work on book project, due, 01/29, Friday 3. 6 book reading deadline, 01/29, Friday MONDAY NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. day TUESDAY 1. Literature circle group meeting #3 2. Writer's notebook response and class discussion 3. Distribute and assign web quest topics WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY Go to computer lab to work on Holocaust webquest....research WWII and Holocaust information to present to the class next week. FRIDAY 1. Lit circle #4 meeting (final meeting and book reflection) 2. Work on book project and class web quest topic presentation

JANUARY 11 - 15 HOMEWORK: 1. Read Holocaust novel for literature circles, Tuesday (01/12) and Thursday(01/14) **you need to bring: your book, 3 thinking post-its, section of book mark completed** 2. Reminder - bring book and writer's notebook every day to class during the Holocaust unit 3. Book projects, due Friday, 01/29 MONDAY 1. Writer's notebook response (how could ''this'' - Holocaust happen??) 2. Show Auschwitz clip (scenes of the the museum) and/or silent read 3. Video reflection: thoughts, comments, questions - reflection TUESDAY 1. Literature circle 2. Writer's notebook written response to reading 3. Whole class discussion WEDNESDAY 1. Analyze and discuss additional Holocaust literature (of victims, survivors, resistance, rescue, German, aftermath) 2. Book projects distributed and discussed (due Jan. 29th) THURSDAY 1. Literature circle 2. Writer's notebook response 3. Whole class discussion FRIDAY 1. Work on book projects/progress checked and/or silent read

JANUARY 4-8 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading: Jan. 29th, 6 book deadline 2. Literature term quiz, Tuesday, 01/05 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! MONDAY 1. Review lit terms for quiz tomorrow TUESDAY 1. Lit term quiz/written short answer WEDNESDAY 1. Stand and Deliver discussion/debate activity to introduce new unit THURSDAY Mr. Farnan discusses high school class selections FRIDAY 1. Choose Holocaust novel/group for literature circles 2. Distribute and discuss initial assignments, calendar of reading, etc. to go along with the literature circles 3. Begin reading

DECEMBER 21-25 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading: 6 book deadline, Friday, January 29th (quarter 2 ends) MONDAY 1. COLLECT TYPED SHORT STORY (due today) 2. Study island computer activities/games: focus categories are literature devices, grammar, etc. (in the LMC) TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY **Study island computer activities/games** HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

DECEMBER 14-18 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading: 6 book deadline, Feb. 1st 2. Rough draft short story due, Wednesday, 12/16 (loose-leaf paper, front-side only) 3. Final copy of short story due Monday, 12/21 (typed, double-spaced, 2-3 pages) MONDAY 1. Check short story craft sheet (short story plan) 2. Return and review ''writing dialogue'' 3. Share story idea with a friend and begin writing rough draft of short story TUESDAY 1. Word choice activity (particularly said, walked) in short story 2. Write beginning #2 (decide which one is better...) 3. Continue working on writing rough draft of short story....due tomorrow WEDNESDAY 1. Check short story 2. Peer edit of short story **Final copy of short story due Monday, 12/21...typed, 12 point font, 2-3 pages)** 3. Distribute detailed 5 week progress report...needs to be signed and returned to school for class credit. THURSDAY **Collect signed progress report (counts as homework assignment)** 1. Questions on short stories?? 2. Literature term review FRIDAY 1. Update reading folder...silent read 2. Share reading with class...6 book deadline, Monday, Feb. 1st

DECEMBER 7-11 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading...6 book deadline is Monday , Feb. 1st 2. Final read-around discussion for sci-fi/fantasy book, Friday, 12/11 (need book and 2 thinking post-its) 3. Spelling quiz Friday, 12/11 4. SHORT STORY CRAFT SHEET(except last page) DUE MONDAY, 12/14 MONDAY 1. Spelling #2 word list 2. Read and respond to short story, ''Thank You Ma'm'' 3. Begin spelling words....5 times each (due tomorrow) TUESDAY 1. Review spelling words 2. In groups, analyze the craft of writing in the short stories we have read in class. (Distribute literary terms worksheet to use in group work) WEDNESDAY SNOW DAY THURSDAY 1. Review spelling 2. Work on lit term crosswork, dialogue worksheet, and short story ''plan'' (story from writer's notebook) FRIDAY 1. Spelling quiz 2. Read-around #3 and evaluation (final book group discussion) 3. Check short story craft sheet and review so far....(''plan'') SHORT STORY CRAFT SHEET (except last page) DUE MONDAY, 12/14

November 30 - December 4 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading....Friday, 12/4 is read-around #2 (bring 2 thinking post-its and book) 2. Spelling quiz Friday, 12/4 MONDAY 1. Return notebooks, etc. 2. Spelling list (10 words: write each word 3 times each for tomorrow) - QUIZ FRIDAY 3. Review three short stories - compare to song lyrics TUESDAY 1. Review spelling words 2. Begin reading , ''Raymond's Run'', focusing on character WEDNESDAY 1. Review spelling words 2. Characterization activity based on movie scene THURSDAY 1. Review spelling...quiz tomorrow 2. Finish reading ''Raymond's Run'' and identify character traits with written response HOMEWORK: 10 sentences due tomorrow....write each spelling word in a sentence (collected before quiz) FRIDAY 1. Spelling quiz 2. Read-around #2 (last read-around, Friday, 12/11) 3. Begin reading, ''Thank You M'am''

NOVEMBER 23-27 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep readig...be prepared for group read-arounds on Friday, 12/4 MONDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry...''new '' story starters (must include dialogue and clear conflict) 2. Read ''Drummer Boy of Shiloh,'' and discuss setting, conflict...record thinking 3. Write Joby's journal after speaking with the general...is his conflict resolved?? TUESDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry 2. Read, ''The Bracelet,'' and discuss character, conflict, theme...record thinking WEDNESDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry 2. Finish discussing, ''The Bracelet'' 3. Free Rice'.com THURSDAY - FRIDAY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

NOVEMBER 16 - 20 HOMEWORK: 1. Reading: read required chapters of sci-fi/fantasy book for read-around, Friday, 11/20...need 2 ''thinking post -its'' for Friday's discussion( be prepared with post-its, your book, and pages read) MONDAY 1. Return essays...record mastered skills and needs improvement 2. Return reading lists and book talk responses 3. Review reading requirements for Friday read-around discussion using short story, ''Charles'' (''post-it'' dock in writer's notebook and discuss point of view) TUESDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry (using story starters) 2. Read short story, ''The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'' and discuss (setting) WEDNESDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry (story starters) 2. Read short story, ''Stop the Sun'' 3. Class grammar activitiy using wesite THURSDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry 2. Continue reading short story... 3. Class grammar activity using website FRIDAY 1. READ-AROUND DISCUSSIONS of sci-fi/fantasy book 2. Class grammar activity using website

NOVEMBER 9-13 Homework: **Keep reading to get a head start on quarter 2 MONDAY 1. Collect signed reading list and 2 reading responses based on independent reading for Quarter 1. 2. Watch Akeelah and the Bee, and record good spelling practices while watching (to prepare for our first spelling list and class spelling bee). TUESDAY 1. Complete Akeelah and the Bee and review ways to learn spelling words. WEDNESDAY: OFF VETERAN'S DAY THURSDAY 1. Class spelling bee...finalists compete in school bee. 2. Distribute class spelling list. FRIDAY Go to LMC for Book talks and book selections for quarter 2.

NOVEMBER 2-6 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading...6 book deadline(signed list)...and...2 reading responses due Mon., 11/09 2. Vocab #2 quiz, Friday, 11/06 MONDAY 1. BOOK TALK: share and discuss one of the books you have read this quarter (collect book talk ''write-up'') TUESDAY OFF: ELECTION DAY WEDNESDAY 1. Finish book talk 2. Review Vocabulary #2 (distribute reading folders to be completed and signed for Monday, 11/04) THURSDAY 1. Review vocabulary/return sentences and review FRIDAY 1. Vocabulary quiz #2 2. Silent read/work on reading responses...DUE MONDAY, 11/09 **reading list... to be signed by parent/guardian, and returned on Monday**

OCTOBER 26-30 Homework: 1. Keep reading (6 book deadline, 11/09) 2. Rough draft of essay due Wednesday, 10/28 3. Final, typed copy due Friday, 10/30....typed, double spaced **Ask your son or daughter if you can see the video poems he/she created for English class. We viewed them on Friday, 10/23, and they did a great job...it'a a music video with their poem!** MONDAY (any absent or did not go on Friday will show video poems) 1. Return/review vocab #1 quiz 2. Vocab #2 list....definitions due tomorrow 3. Work on 2nd draft of essay in class (focus: conclusion)...rough draft due Wednesday TUESDAY 1. Review vocab #2 definitions (show model sentences in class). Sentences due tomorrow 2. Continue working on essay (completed draft due tomorrow) WEDNESDAY 1. Collect vocab sentences 2. Edit essay...final copy due Friday, 10/30 THURSDAY 1. Review vocab #2 words 2. Distribute book talk worksheet, due, Monday, 11/02 FRIDAY **COLLECT COMPLETED ESSAYS** 1. Halloween special

OCTOBER 19-23 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading!! 2. Typed poem due Friday, 10/23 with video poem MONDAY/TUESDAY **Collect any signed progress reports and reading responses not handed in on Friday** 1. LMC to work on video poem with animoto for showing Friday, 10/23 WEDNESDAY 1. Return practice essay from beginning of year and begin second draft...pre-write and introduction completed in class. THURSDAY 1. Essay - work on body paragraphs of essay using transition words in class (putting it all together on Monday, 10/26, with conclusion of essay) FRIDAY 1. Collecting written poem and going to LMC to view completed video poems

OCTOBER 12-16 HOMEWORK: 1. 8-10 line poem due Wed., 10/14 2. Vocab/Poetry Quiz Thurs., 10/15 3. 2 Reading Responses due Fri., 10/16 BRING TO CLASS ON FRIDAY for CREATING VIDEO POEM: 1. Completed and edited poem (typed) 2. Music CD 3. Pictures for poem on thumb drive or disc (15-20) (if you do not have these, you will have to use the choices the site gives you) MONDAY: NO SCHOOL TUESDAY 1. Return vocab #1 sentences and review 2. Distribute video poem guidelines 3. Work on poem, due tomorrow WEDNESDAY 1. Review vocab/poetry terms...quiz tomorrow 2. Revise and edit poem THURSDAY 1. Vocab/Poetry term quiz 2. Silent read (update folders) 3. Distribute English class report for 5 weeks ...please sign and return to me tomorrow FRIDAY **Collect reading responses in spiral notebook** TO the LMC: Begin video poem in computer lab (bring necessary materials)

OCTOBER 5-9 HOMEWORK: 1. Vocabulary definitions due Tuesday, 10/06, sentences due Wed., 10/07 2. Keep reading (reading response #1, #2 due Fri., 10/16) 3. Vocabulary/poetry term quiz, Thursday, 10/15 MONDAY 1. Vocabulary #1 list 2. Begin personal poem...chart it out, write one stanza in Writer's Notebook 3. Personalize writer's notebooks TUESDAY 1. Review Vocab #1 list 2. Begin Vocab #1 sentences (one sentence for each word)..due tomorrow 3. Work on hyperbole/pun worksheet...due tomorrow WEDNESDAY 1. Collect and review vocab sentences and hyperbole/pun worksheet 2. Work on independent reading and reading responses 3. Review vocabulary THURSDAY 1. Check writer's notebook covers 2. Poetry ''Pass'' - read and reflect on poems by L. Hughes, E. Dickinson, S. Silverstein 3. Review vocabulary game FRIDAY 1. Poetry ''Pass'' - read and reflect on poems including Rober Frost 2. Begin first draft of original poem, 8-10 lines (due Wednesday, 10/13) 3. Share amimoto poem activity 4. Review vocabulary words....quiz next Thursday, 10/15

SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2 HOMEWORK: 1. Keep reading...begin reading responses distributed in class (due October 16th)...bring independent reading book every Friday to class 2. Bring in ''artifacts'' (pictures, tickets, cartoons, magazine clippings, etc.) for Writer's Notebook for Monday, 09/05 MONDAY NO SCHOOL TUESDAY 1. Writer's notebooks..bring in artifacts due Monday, 10/05, to make notebooks originals 2. Poetry ''race'' - name and identify poetic language 3. Identify and name poetic language in children's books WEDNESDAY 1. Hyperbole, pun, or oxymoron??? 2. Brainstorm and write original lines of poetry using metaphors, similes, alliteration, personification, etc, etc. (keep in writer's notebook)...finish for homework if not completed in class THURSDAY 1. Review poetry lines written in class yesterday...use one for a beginning poem in writer;s notebook 2. Read and analyze poems together in class FRIDAY 1. Read and work on reading responses in class (review my example) for independent reading **next week look for new vocabulary list**

SEPTEMBER 21-25 HOMEWORK: 1. Read, Read, Read (aim for 30 minutes a night) **Bring independent reading book to class Friday** 2. Vocabulary index card..due Friday, 9/25 (choose 2 words from your reading and write word, part of speech, definition on card....for class vocabulary list) MONDAY 1. Vocabulary index card...due Friday, 9/25 2. Starting poetry a. scene from Dead Poet's Society on '' what is poetry?'' 3. Poetry appreciation....read through poetry book collection and choose 3 favorites. One will be read to the class tomorrow. TUESDAY 1. Return writer's notebook...bring photo for tomorrow's writer's notebook entry 2. Practice poetry readings and begin poetry readings in class (scene from Dead Poet's Society) 3. Distribute poetry terms list and review WEDNESDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry with photo (can be a poem, etc.)...write one page 2. Begin Poetry Walk (go around the room, reading and responding to poems) THURSDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry..write one page 2. Complete Poetry Walk and discuss 3. Review Poetry terms FRIDAY 1. View video clip from author on reading and writing 2. Silent read and share, update folders...keep reading 30 minutes a night

SEPTEMBER 14-18 HOMEWORK: 1. 10 pages in Writer's notebook due Friday, 9/18 (include pages done in class) 2. Reading stack (5 types) due Wednesday, 9/16 MONDAY: Writing workshop 1. Writer's notebook entry: a. Strategy: Write from a list - ''Best Life Events'' (6 minutes) b. Star one c. Write story behind it (6 minutes) d. Share ***10 pages in Writer's notebook due Friday*** TUESDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry... Strategy: write from a list: ''worst life events'' 2. Share ideas 3.Stephanie Meyer clip - on her books/writing 4. What do you read?? Share my personal reading...(students bring in stack of 5 types of personal reading tomorrow) WEDNESDAY 1. Writer's notebook entry: ''lift a line'' strategy 2. Share reading in small groups and to the class THURSDAY BOOK TALK IN THE LMC...choose first independent reading book (1 of 6 for the quarter) and introduce assignment FRIDAY 1. Update reading folders 2. Hand in Writer's notebook with 10 pages completed 3. Silent reading...record

SEPTEMBER 7-11 WELCOME BACK!!! Homework: 1. Supplies due Friday, 9/11 2. Contract signed and returned Friday, 9/11 MONDAY LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL TUESDAY: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WEDNESDAY: WELCOME BACK!! 1. Introduction and attendance 2. Review supplies, due Friday 3. ''How well do you know your teacher,'' quiz 4. Distribute and discuss ELA requirements/classroom procedures THURSDAY 1. Review supplies 2. Write practice essay FRIDAY 1. Check and organize supplies and collect contract 2. Brainstorm and list where you can get inspiration for writing? **Bring writer's notebook, 3 subject notebook, and folder to class next week**

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