Week 1 -
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 9/5/17
Passed out Classroom Guidelines for English 9A
Went over Emergency Procedures for the classroom - Fire, Tornado, Lockdown (inside/outside threat)
Shared interests/activities on index cards - Name, School Activities, College Choice, Pizza, Adjectives That Describe You
Went over Mr. Rupp's website (explained E. C.)
Passed out Classroom Guidelines for English 9A
Went over Emergency Procedures for the classroom - Fire, Tornado, Lockdown (inside/outside threat)
Shared interests/activities on index cards - Name, School Activities, College Choice, Pizza, Adjectives That Describe You
Went over Mr. Rupp's website (explained E. C.)
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 9/6/17
1st Hour - did yesterday's lesson due to Assembly
3rd Hour - Watched YouTube inspirational video on "Making Your Bed" - Navy Admiral Commencement Speech
Discussed concepts from video
Passed out course syllabus and went over together
Passed out bubble sheets, Pre-Tests, and Supplements
Took Part I of Pre-Test
1st Hour - did yesterday's lesson due to Assembly
3rd Hour - Watched YouTube inspirational video on "Making Your Bed" - Navy Admiral Commencement Speech
Discussed concepts from video
Passed out course syllabus and went over together
Passed out bubble sheets, Pre-Tests, and Supplements
Took Part I of Pre-Test
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 9/7/17
Talked about discussion starters and speaking in complete sentences
Discussed "Why Is Reading So Important in Today's World?"
Did Part II of English 9A Pre-Test
Talked about discussion starters and speaking in complete sentences
Discussed "Why Is Reading So Important in Today's World?"
Did Part II of English 9A Pre-Test
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 9/8/17
Did GUM #1
Introduced SQ3R as prereading strategy - did practice with Health-related article
3rd Hour - Introduced formal outline - Write a formal outline for Monday over the "Stress" packet
1st Hour completed English 9A Pretest!
Did GUM #1
Introduced SQ3R as prereading strategy - did practice with Health-related article
3rd Hour - Introduced formal outline - Write a formal outline for Monday over the "Stress" packet
1st Hour completed English 9A Pretest!
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 9/11/17
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Took practice "quiz" over "Stress" packet introduced last week
1st Hour - Introduced formal outline - write formal outline using "Stress" packet
3rd Hour - Introduced Cornell/3-Column Notes and assigned note taking options to apply to article "Short Story Reading Strategies"
Turned in formal outlines
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Took practice "quiz" over "Stress" packet introduced last week
1st Hour - Introduced formal outline - write formal outline using "Stress" packet
3rd Hour - Introduced Cornell/3-Column Notes and assigned note taking options to apply to article "Short Story Reading Strategies"
Turned in formal outlines
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 9/12/17
Turned in 3-Column/Cornell Notes
Did timed reading p. 64 of text for pacing
Passed out Terminology Sheet for SS - Took down definitions and discussed
Brainstormed "Games" and their importance in relation to our first short story
Surveyed our short story
Began listening to "The Most Dangerous Game" - Assigned through p. 26 for tomorrow
Turned in 3-Column/Cornell Notes
Did timed reading p. 64 of text for pacing
Passed out Terminology Sheet for SS - Took down definitions and discussed
Brainstormed "Games" and their importance in relation to our first short story
Surveyed our short story
Began listening to "The Most Dangerous Game" - Assigned through p. 26 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 9/13/17
Reviewed SS terminology from yesterday
Went over vocabulary for "The Most Dangerous Game" - parts of speech and definitions
Reviewed highlights from yesterday's reading
Listened to Part II of "The Most Dangerous Game" on audio
Passed out Protagonist/Antagonist sheets to discuss story
Reviewed SS terminology from yesterday
Went over vocabulary for "The Most Dangerous Game" - parts of speech and definitions
Reviewed highlights from yesterday's reading
Listened to Part II of "The Most Dangerous Game" on audio
Passed out Protagonist/Antagonist sheets to discuss story
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 9/14/17
Passed out Protagonist/Antagonist sheets and discussed SS with terminology
Identified 4 major phases of plot - Exposition, Complications, Climax, and Resolution
Used sticky notes to locate where each phase begins
Passed out Plot Events sheets to fill in with small groups
Finish for tomorrow
Passed out Protagonist/Antagonist sheets and discussed SS with terminology
Identified 4 major phases of plot - Exposition, Complications, Climax, and Resolution
Used sticky notes to locate where each phase begins
Passed out Plot Events sheets to fill in with small groups
Finish for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 9/15/17
Took Usage Quiz #1
Did quizlet.com/live for vocabulary work for "The Most Dangerous Game"
Went over possible "Big Events" from yesterday's plot summary session
Talked about Hook/Thesis - Topic, Real World, Transition, Thesis
Write an opening paragraph for Plot Summary for Monday!
Took Usage Quiz #1
Did quizlet.com/live for vocabulary work for "The Most Dangerous Game"
Went over possible "Big Events" from yesterday's plot summary session
Talked about Hook/Thesis - Topic, Real World, Transition, Thesis
Write an opening paragraph for Plot Summary for Monday!
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 9/18/17
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Introduced Prepositional Phrases on PP
Gave Prepositional Phrases Handout for practice together
Went over rules for Plot Summary (with handout)
Assigned 1st draft for Friday
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Introduced Prepositional Phrases on PP
Gave Prepositional Phrases Handout for practice together
Went over rules for Plot Summary (with handout)
Assigned 1st draft for Friday
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 9/19/17
Did GUM #2 for warm-up
Introduced KWL as a reading strategy
Discussed personal knowledge of "Animal Intelligence" with specific examples from experience
Read aloud "Can Animals Think?" pp. 39-41 in literature
Explained Subjective/Objective Case Pronouns on board
Did practice handout with Objective Case Pronouns used as Objects of Prepositions
Did GUM #2 for warm-up
Introduced KWL as a reading strategy
Discussed personal knowledge of "Animal Intelligence" with specific examples from experience
Read aloud "Can Animals Think?" pp. 39-41 in literature
Explained Subjective/Objective Case Pronouns on board
Did practice handout with Objective Case Pronouns used as Objects of Prepositions
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 9/20/17
Went over vocabulary for "The Most Dangerous Game" - reviewed on board and on quizlet.com/live
Did Kahoot practice for Pronouns used as Objects of Prepositions (from yesterday's lesson)
Introduced Synonyms/Denotation/Connotation and did assignment from p. 43 in textbook (double-sided handout)
Went over vocabulary for "The Most Dangerous Game" - reviewed on board and on quizlet.com/live
Did Kahoot practice for Pronouns used as Objects of Prepositions (from yesterday's lesson)
Introduced Synonyms/Denotation/Connotation and did assignment from p. 43 in textbook (double-sided handout)
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 9/21/17
Took Usage Quiz #2
Did "TMDG" practice quiz in preparation for tomorrow's quiz
Introduced Appositive Phrases and gave examples on board
Did practice handout p. 71 in One-Stop Planner (3 original sentences for tomorrow)
Took Usage Quiz #2
Did "TMDG" practice quiz in preparation for tomorrow's quiz
Introduced Appositive Phrases and gave examples on board
Did practice handout p. 71 in One-Stop Planner (3 original sentences for tomorrow)
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 9/22/17
Went over Appositive Phrase examples on overhead
Went through checklist for peer revision of Plot Summary (w/partner) - final draft due end of next week
Took "The Most Dangerous Game" quiz
Went over Appositive Phrase examples on overhead
Went through checklist for peer revision of Plot Summary (w/partner) - final draft due end of next week
Took "The Most Dangerous Game" quiz
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 9/25/17
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Gave "Pop" Quiz over Prepositions
Did Quickwrite: "Write about a time when you faced perhaps the greatest internal conflict you have ever faced. What happened? How did you respond to it? what made it so tough for you personally? Write a 1/2 page minimum."
Went over Simile/Metaphor PP to understand the difference - be able to locate them in the text
Went over vocabulary for "Marigolds"
Listened to the first part of "Marigolds" and read the rest on your own
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Gave "Pop" Quiz over Prepositions
Did Quickwrite: "Write about a time when you faced perhaps the greatest internal conflict you have ever faced. What happened? How did you respond to it? what made it so tough for you personally? Write a 1/2 page minimum."
Went over Simile/Metaphor PP to understand the difference - be able to locate them in the text
Went over vocabulary for "Marigolds"
Listened to the first part of "Marigolds" and read the rest on your own
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 9/26/17
Went through Protagonist/Antagonist sheet for "Marigolds" while discussing story
Passed out Internal Conflict Flow Chart for 'Lizabeth - trace her internal conflict throughout the story
Made corrections on "The Most Dangerous Game" quizzes from last week
Went through Protagonist/Antagonist sheet for "Marigolds" while discussing story
Passed out Internal Conflict Flow Chart for 'Lizabeth - trace her internal conflict throughout the story
Made corrections on "The Most Dangerous Game" quizzes from last week
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 9/27/17
Passed back Prepositional Phrase Quizzes from the other day - went over them
Revised/Typed/Edited "The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Summaries using chrome books
Passed back Prepositional Phrase Quizzes from the other day - went over them
Revised/Typed/Edited "The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Summaries using chrome books
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 9/28/17
Passed out grade sheets
Did warm-up with GUM #3
Went over "The Most Dangerous Game" quizzes from Friday
Went over Flow Chart from the other day - internal conflict with 'Lizabeth
Reviewed vocabulary for "Marigolds" quiz
Passed out Simile/Metaphor handout to find 4 examples of each from the text (with page numbers)
Passed out grade sheets
Did warm-up with GUM #3
Went over "The Most Dangerous Game" quizzes from Friday
Went over Flow Chart from the other day - internal conflict with 'Lizabeth
Reviewed vocabulary for "Marigolds" quiz
Passed out Simile/Metaphor handout to find 4 examples of each from the text (with page numbers)
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 9/29/17
Took Usage Quiz #3
Introduced Voice in Writing
Read sample "Voice" paper aloud (handout)
Did Voice Activity - 3 perspectives with Car Wreck Scenario
Finished Simile/Metaphor Activity from yesterday
Took Usage Quiz #3
Introduced Voice in Writing
Read sample "Voice" paper aloud (handout)
Did Voice Activity - 3 perspectives with Car Wreck Scenario
Finished Simile/Metaphor Activity from yesterday
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 10/2/17
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Explained Show vs. Tell on PP
Used vivid imagery with Sight, Hearing, Taste, Touch, and Smell images - came up with original for practice
Did Snapshots with Marco Polo swimming story
Did final proofread for "The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Summary
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Explained Show vs. Tell on PP
Used vivid imagery with Sight, Hearing, Taste, Touch, and Smell images - came up with original for practice
Did Snapshots with Marco Polo swimming story
Did final proofread for "The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Summary
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 10/3/17
Reviewed vocab words for "Marigolds"
Took "Marigolds" quiz
Did GUM #4 if done early with quiz
Handed out pool narrative with Snapshots
Introduced Thought Shots, Specific Nouns/Names, and Explode a Moment - added to sample narrative
Read aloud student essay on pp. 81-82 of textbook
Gave prompt that we will be working on - "Write about a specific incident that made you grow up or look at life differently."
For tomorrow brainstorm on Events, People, Places, and Thoughts/Feelings that might be useful for your narrative - fill a page of brainstorming!
Reviewed vocab words for "Marigolds"
Took "Marigolds" quiz
Did GUM #4 if done early with quiz
Handed out pool narrative with Snapshots
Introduced Thought Shots, Specific Nouns/Names, and Explode a Moment - added to sample narrative
Read aloud student essay on pp. 81-82 of textbook
Gave prompt that we will be working on - "Write about a specific incident that made you grow up or look at life differently."
For tomorrow brainstorm on Events, People, Places, and Thoughts/Feelings that might be useful for your narrative - fill a page of brainstorming!
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 10/4/17
Went over "Marigolds" quiz from yesterday
Did Appositive Phrase/Prepositional Phrase Review
Introduced Participial Phrases and did practice handout plus original sentences
Went over "Marigolds" quiz from yesterday
Did Appositive Phrase/Prepositional Phrase Review
Introduced Participial Phrases and did practice handout plus original sentences
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 10/5/17
Showed sample narrative intros on overhead - talked about the effectiveness/ineffectiveness in each one - write a "hook" for tomorrow
Introduced Irony - took notes (defined Verbal, Situational, Dramatic) and gave examples
Did Quickwrite: "If you could save one thing from disaster, what would it be, and why? What is your most valued possession? What makes it so special?"
Went over vocabulary for "The Gift of the Magi"
Read aloud "The Gift of the Magi" pp. 350-354
Showed sample narrative intros on overhead - talked about the effectiveness/ineffectiveness in each one - write a "hook" for tomorrow
Introduced Irony - took notes (defined Verbal, Situational, Dramatic) and gave examples
Did Quickwrite: "If you could save one thing from disaster, what would it be, and why? What is your most valued possession? What makes it so special?"
Went over vocabulary for "The Gift of the Magi"
Read aloud "The Gift of the Magi" pp. 350-354
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 10/6/17
Took Usage Quiz #4
Worked on Appositive/Participial Phrases sentences 1-10 for practice
Discussed "The Gift of the Magi" with Protagonist/Antagonist sheet
Took Usage Quiz #4
Worked on Appositive/Participial Phrases sentences 1-10 for practice
Discussed "The Gift of the Magi" with Protagonist/Antagonist sheet
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 10/9/17
Went over Usage for the Week #5
Did POV activity using items on desk
Passed out Mandatory Elements for Autobiographical Narrative
Critiqued student "Hooks" for Essay in small groups
Read "Los Ancianos" p. 356 of textbook and related to "The Gift of the Magi"
Went over Usage for the Week #5
Did POV activity using items on desk
Passed out Mandatory Elements for Autobiographical Narrative
Critiqued student "Hooks" for Essay in small groups
Read "Los Ancianos" p. 356 of textbook and related to "The Gift of the Magi"
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 10/10/17
Did GUM #5 for warm-up
introduced Gerund Phrases - did practice handout
Did Sentence-Combining Skills - used "My Home of Yesteryear"
Did GUM #5 for warm-up
introduced Gerund Phrases - did practice handout
Did Sentence-Combining Skills - used "My Home of Yesteryear"
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 10/11/17
Read samples of exemplary essays
Put up 3 Gerund Phrases on the board - student samples
Did Gerund Phrase handout - 1-20
Talked about the quote: "The grass is always greener on the other side."
Introduced parallel story to "The Gift of the Magi"
Listened to "The Necklace" pp. 199-204 in literature
Began discussing the short story
Read samples of exemplary essays
Put up 3 Gerund Phrases on the board - student samples
Did Gerund Phrase handout - 1-20
Talked about the quote: "The grass is always greener on the other side."
Introduced parallel story to "The Gift of the Magi"
Listened to "The Necklace" pp. 199-204 in literature
Began discussing the short story
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 10/12/17
Discussed "The Necklace" with the irony
Introduced Infinitive Phrases - defined and watched PP
Did verb conjugations of the infinitive "to freeze"
Did practice with Infinitives
Did Phrases Practice Quiz with Cheat Sheet
Discussed "The Necklace" with the irony
Introduced Infinitive Phrases - defined and watched PP
Did verb conjugations of the infinitive "to freeze"
Did practice with Infinitives
Did Phrases Practice Quiz with Cheat Sheet
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 10/13/17
Did Verb Tense "Joke" - fix tenses
Took Usage Quiz #5
Did Practice Quiz for "Magi" vocabulary
Went over #6-10 on Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Did kahoot practice for Phrases
Worked on Auto Narrative (due next Friday)
Did Verb Tense "Joke" - fix tenses
Took Usage Quiz #5
Did Practice Quiz for "Magi" vocabulary
Went over #6-10 on Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Did kahoot practice for Phrases
Worked on Auto Narrative (due next Friday)
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 10/16/17
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Passed out article "Happiness is the Measure of True Wealth" by A. C. Grayling
Analyzed multiple elements of the text in small groups
Shared findings with the entire class
Reviewed for vocab portion of the quiz tomorrow over "Mag"/"Necklace" by participating in quizlet.live
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Passed out article "Happiness is the Measure of True Wealth" by A. C. Grayling
Analyzed multiple elements of the text in small groups
Shared findings with the entire class
Reviewed for vocab portion of the quiz tomorrow over "Mag"/"Necklace" by participating in quizlet.live
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 10/17/17
Took "Magi"/"Necklace" quiz
Brainstormed prior knowledge of Edgar Allan Poe
Read about Poe, p. 218 in text
Introduced the following terms to be familiar with: Amontillado, Lenten Season, Masons, Catacombs, Persona, Reliable/Unreliable Narrator
Read aloud "The Cask of Amontillado" pp. 212-217 in Literature
Took "Magi"/"Necklace" quiz
Brainstormed prior knowledge of Edgar Allan Poe
Read about Poe, p. 218 in text
Introduced the following terms to be familiar with: Amontillado, Lenten Season, Masons, Catacombs, Persona, Reliable/Unreliable Narrator
Read aloud "The Cask of Amontillado" pp. 212-217 in Literature
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 10/18/17
Finished "Cask of Amontillado" story
Worked on "Cask" questions in small groups - focusing on irony!
Kahoot review quiz for Phrases Quiz
Took Phrases Quiz
Finished "Cask of Amontillado" story
Worked on "Cask" questions in small groups - focusing on irony!
Kahoot review quiz for Phrases Quiz
Took Phrases Quiz
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 10/19/17
Did GUM #6 for warm-up
Passed out Poe Packets for note taking
Read 1st article together, p. 222 in textbook
Took bulleted notes over article
Did 2nd article together with a partner - including summary
Took Phrases Quiz
Did GUM #6 for warm-up
Passed out Poe Packets for note taking
Read 1st article together, p. 222 in textbook
Took bulleted notes over article
Did 2nd article together with a partner - including summary
Took Phrases Quiz
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 10/20/17
Took Usage Quiz #6
Went over "Magi"/"Necklace" Quiz from the other day
Went over Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Went through checklist for Auto Narrative - peer edit and began typing
Took Usage Quiz #6
Went over "Magi"/"Necklace" Quiz from the other day
Went over Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Went through checklist for Auto Narrative - peer edit and began typing
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 10/23/17
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Typed/Revised/Proofread Auto Narratives using chrome books
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Typed/Revised/Proofread Auto Narratives using chrome books
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 10/24/17
Finished Poe Packets - last page with summaries and "quiz" - turn in by Wednesday
Took "Cask of Amontillado" quiz
Brainstormed the color "red"
Wrote down/discussed tangible items that could be used as symbols of something much greater
Began reading "The Scarlet Ibis" pp. 416-426 in the text
Read the rest on your own for tomorrow
Finished Poe Packets - last page with summaries and "quiz" - turn in by Wednesday
Took "Cask of Amontillado" quiz
Brainstormed the color "red"
Wrote down/discussed tangible items that could be used as symbols of something much greater
Began reading "The Scarlet Ibis" pp. 416-426 in the text
Read the rest on your own for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 10/25/17
Went over "Cask" quiz from yesterday
Discussed "The Scarlet Ibis" SS
Passed out Symbolism worksheet to work on in small groups - came back and shared symbols from the story
Went over "Cask" quiz from yesterday
Discussed "The Scarlet Ibis" SS
Passed out Symbolism worksheet to work on in small groups - came back and shared symbols from the story
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 10/26/17
Worked on "Short Story Terminology" sheet in preparation for SS test next week
Worked on fine-tuning Auto Narrative paper for next week deadline
Worked on "Short Story Terminology" sheet in preparation for SS test next week
Worked on fine-tuning Auto Narrative paper for next week deadline
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 10/27/17
Took Usage Quiz #7
Discussed thematic topics/theme writing for "The Scarlet Ibis" - shared potential topics and developed a sentence theme using criteria
Passed out "Trap of Gold" SS for reading in preparation for next week's big SS Test! Be able to apply all concepts from yesterday's handout to the story
Took Usage Quiz #7
Discussed thematic topics/theme writing for "The Scarlet Ibis" - shared potential topics and developed a sentence theme using criteria
Passed out "Trap of Gold" SS for reading in preparation for next week's big SS Test! Be able to apply all concepts from yesterday's handout to the story
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 10/30/17
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Went over Theme Writing/Crafting using PP and class discussion
Went over SS Terminology Sheet from last week - answered any questions
Polished up Auto Narratives for publication (turn in!)
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Went over Theme Writing/Crafting using PP and class discussion
Went over SS Terminology Sheet from last week - answered any questions
Polished up Auto Narratives for publication (turn in!)
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 10/31/17
Did GUM #9 for warm-up
Showed sample POV Analysis - "Magi"
Gave handout of diagram to use for gathering ideas for POV analysis - choose from "Cask," "Ibis," or "Necklace" - brainstormed ideas
Did GUM #9 for warm-up
Showed sample POV Analysis - "Magi"
Gave handout of diagram to use for gathering ideas for POV analysis - choose from "Cask," "Ibis," or "Necklace" - brainstormed ideas
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 11/1/17
Worked on POV Analysis Papers - gathering evidence from the short stories, giving ways the POV affected both plot and tone
Those behind on the Auto Narratives were to finish them!
Worked on POV Analysis Papers - gathering evidence from the short stories, giving ways the POV affected both plot and tone
Those behind on the Auto Narratives were to finish them!
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 11/2/17
Took SS Test over "Trap of Gold"
Wrote second half of Literary Analysis for short story of your choice
Took SS Test over "Trap of Gold"
Wrote second half of Literary Analysis for short story of your choice
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 11/3/17
Took Usage Quiz #8
Went over SS Tests from yesterday
Brainstormed "heroes" and categories of heroes
Introduced the Odyssey by Homer with historical background handout
Took Usage Quiz #8
Went over SS Tests from yesterday
Brainstormed "heroes" and categories of heroes
Introduced the Odyssey by Homer with historical background handout
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 11/6/17
Went over Usage for the Week #9
Reviewed background of the Odyssey from Friday
Took notes over 5 poetic rhythms - Iambic, Trochaic, Anapestic, Dactylic, and Spondee
Introduced characters' names on pp. 747-748
Defined Homeric Simile/Homeric Epithet
Exchanged POV paragraphs and went through checklist for completion of required elements
Went over Usage for the Week #9
Reviewed background of the Odyssey from Friday
Took notes over 5 poetic rhythms - Iambic, Trochaic, Anapestic, Dactylic, and Spondee
Introduced characters' names on pp. 747-748
Defined Homeric Simile/Homeric Epithet
Exchanged POV paragraphs and went through checklist for completion of required elements
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 11/7/17
Shared a Homeric simile/Homeric epithet from pp. 751-754
Viewed Suzanne Vega's "Calypso" song/poem p. 755 in literature
Discussed Mood, Tone, and Repetition for the poem
Read aloud p. 758 in text ("The Lotus Eaters")
Listened to Cyclops episode pp. 760-770
Shared a Homeric simile/Homeric epithet from pp. 751-754
Viewed Suzanne Vega's "Calypso" song/poem p. 755 in literature
Discussed Mood, Tone, and Repetition for the poem
Read aloud p. 758 in text ("The Lotus Eaters")
Listened to Cyclops episode pp. 760-770
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 11/8/17
Did GUM #11 for warm-up
Introduced Dependent/Independent Clauses on PP
Identified Independent Clauses on PP 1-20
Read and analyzed poem "The Cyclops in the Ocean" p. 772 of text
Read aloud pp. 773-777 in text "The Enchantress Circe" and "The Land of the Dead"
Did GUM #11 for warm-up
Introduced Dependent/Independent Clauses on PP
Identified Independent Clauses on PP 1-20
Read and analyzed poem "The Cyclops in the Ocean" p. 772 of text
Read aloud pp. 773-777 in text "The Enchantress Circe" and "The Land of the Dead"
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 11/9/17
Introduced Adjective Clauses on PP
Did Adjective Clause Worksheet together
Read pp. 778-782 in class - through p. 786 for tomorrow!
Introduced Adjective Clauses on PP
Did Adjective Clause Worksheet together
Read pp. 778-782 in class - through p. 786 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 11/10/17
Took Usage Quiz #9
Reviewed last night's reading of Odyssey
Did Quickwrite: "Imagine someone has been absent from home for many years, just like Odysseus. What might the person think or feel upon returning home?" Use
complete sentences
Read aloud in parts pp. 790-795 in textbook "The Meeting of Father and Son" and "The Beggar and His Faithful Dog"
Revised and finalized POV drafts for publication
Took Usage Quiz #9
Reviewed last night's reading of Odyssey
Did Quickwrite: "Imagine someone has been absent from home for many years, just like Odysseus. What might the person think or feel upon returning home?" Use
complete sentences
Read aloud in parts pp. 790-795 in textbook "The Meeting of Father and Son" and "The Beggar and His Faithful Dog"
Revised and finalized POV drafts for publication
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 11/13/17
Went over Usage for the Week #10
Went over Adjective Clauses (evens) from the other day
Introduced Adverb Clauses on PP and did practice handout together
Read aloud in class pp. 796, 798-802 in Odyssey
Went over Usage for the Week #10
Went over Adjective Clauses (evens) from the other day
Introduced Adverb Clauses on PP and did practice handout together
Read aloud in class pp. 796, 798-802 in Odyssey
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 11/14/17
Reviewed "Lie, Lay" for Usage Quiz on Friday
Did Kahoot with Adjective/Adverb Clauses
Read p. 797 "Penelope to Ulysses" poem and tied into Odysseus' situation
Read aloud pp. 803-809
Filled out "Admirable Hero" handout with a partner and discussed in class
Reviewed "Lie, Lay" for Usage Quiz on Friday
Did Kahoot with Adjective/Adverb Clauses
Read p. 797 "Penelope to Ulysses" poem and tied into Odysseus' situation
Read aloud pp. 803-809
Filled out "Admirable Hero" handout with a partner and discussed in class
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 11/15/17
Played Odyssey Jeopardy in preparation for quiz on Thursday
Read aloud "Where I Find My Heroes" pp. 819-820 in text and "Heroes with Solid Feet" pp. 821-823 in text
Discussed Logos, Pathos, and Ethos appeals for persuasion/credibility
Listened to "The Sniper" in preparation for the Final Exam
Played Odyssey Jeopardy in preparation for quiz on Thursday
Read aloud "Where I Find My Heroes" pp. 819-820 in text and "Heroes with Solid Feet" pp. 821-823 in text
Discussed Logos, Pathos, and Ethos appeals for persuasion/credibility
Listened to "The Sniper" in preparation for the Final Exam
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 11/16/17
Went over Final Exam Review - Listened to "The Sniper" SS on audio disc
Took Odyssey Quiz
Went over Final Exam Review - Listened to "The Sniper" SS on audio disc
Took Odyssey Quiz
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 11/17/17
Took Usage Quiz #10
Passed back old papers
Went over Odyssey Quiz from yesterday
Studied for Final Exams
Took Usage Quiz #10
Passed back old papers
Went over Odyssey Quiz from yesterday
Studied for Final Exams
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 11/20/17
Took English 9A Final Exam!
Took English 9A Final Exam!
2nd Trimester - Week 1 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 11/27/17
Showed Powtoon for Classroom Guidelines
Went over specific Classroom Guidelines with handout
Went over all Emergency Procedures - Fire, Tornado, Lockdown (inside/outside threats)
Went over personal information and shared with classmates - activities, college plans, etc.
Went over Mr. Rupp's website and gave E. C. opportunity
Went over English 9A Course Syllabus
Showed Powtoon for Classroom Guidelines
Went over specific Classroom Guidelines with handout
Went over all Emergency Procedures - Fire, Tornado, Lockdown (inside/outside threats)
Went over personal information and shared with classmates - activities, college plans, etc.
Went over Mr. Rupp's website and gave E. C. opportunity
Went over English 9A Course Syllabus
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 11/28/17
Watched YouTube clip of "Navy Admiral Speech" for motivation!
Discussed main concepts/lessons from speech
Passed out books/took #'s
Listened to "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes pp. 110-112 in textbook
Took English 9A Pretest
Watched YouTube clip of "Navy Admiral Speech" for motivation!
Discussed main concepts/lessons from speech
Passed out books/took #'s
Listened to "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes pp. 110-112 in textbook
Took English 9A Pretest
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 11/29/17
Talked about Discussion Starters and answering in complete sentences during discussions
Listed reasons why reading is so important to us today--took notes on board
Listed and discussed Pre-Reading strategies/things to look for before reading a selected text
Finished English 9A Pretest
Talked about Discussion Starters and answering in complete sentences during discussions
Listed reasons why reading is so important to us today--took notes on board
Listed and discussed Pre-Reading strategies/things to look for before reading a selected text
Finished English 9A Pretest
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 11/30/17
Introduced SQ3R pre-reading method for learning - did practice with "Stress" Article
Introduced traditional outline format - I, AB, 123, ab organization
Did formal outline for tomorrow based on "Stress" article
Introduced SQ3R pre-reading method for learning - did practice with "Stress" Article
Introduced traditional outline format - I, AB, 123, ab organization
Did formal outline for tomorrow based on "Stress" article
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 12/1/17
Took "Stress" practice quiz from SQ3R lesson yesterday
Introduced 2 more note-taking methods - 3-Column and Cornell-style notes
Passed out and read "SS Reading Strategies"
Chose either method to take notes over article for Monday (10 pts.)
Read one page of "A Christmas Memory" p. 64 to determine reading speed
Took "Stress" practice quiz from SQ3R lesson yesterday
Introduced 2 more note-taking methods - 3-Column and Cornell-style notes
Passed out and read "SS Reading Strategies"
Chose either method to take notes over article for Monday (10 pts.)
Read one page of "A Christmas Memory" p. 64 to determine reading speed
Week 2 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 12/4/17
Turned in 3-Column Notes/ Cornell Notes from Friday
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Passed out Terminology Sheet for SS - did matching exercise on PP
Connected ideas to our first short story title
Went over vocabulary for the story "The Most Dangerous Game"
Began listening to "The Most Dangerous Game"
Read up to page 28 for tomorrow
Turned in 3-Column Notes/ Cornell Notes from Friday
Went over Usage for the Week #1
Passed out Terminology Sheet for SS - did matching exercise on PP
Connected ideas to our first short story title
Went over vocabulary for the story "The Most Dangerous Game"
Began listening to "The Most Dangerous Game"
Read up to page 28 for tomorrow
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 12/5/17
Reviewed highlights from yesterday's reading of "The Most Dangerous Game"
Listened to Part II of "Dangerous Game" on audio
Passed out protagonist/antagonist sheet and discussed story
Passed out Plot Summary Outline of numbered events in order to fill in for tomorrow - Exposition, Complications, Climax, and Resolution
Reviewed highlights from yesterday's reading of "The Most Dangerous Game"
Listened to Part II of "Dangerous Game" on audio
Passed out protagonist/antagonist sheet and discussed story
Passed out Plot Summary Outline of numbered events in order to fill in for tomorrow - Exposition, Complications, Climax, and Resolution
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 12/6/17
Reviewed 4 phases of plot
Passed out sticky notes to locate 4 phases + specific events from the story used to summarize the text
Talked about "hook/thesis" for Plot Summary - formula to follow is T = Topic, RW = Real World, T = Transition, and T = Thesis
Wrote an effective hook and thesis for Plot Summary
Passed out guidelines for Plot Summary
Joined Google Classroom and set up sample title page
Reviewed 4 phases of plot
Passed out sticky notes to locate 4 phases + specific events from the story used to summarize the text
Talked about "hook/thesis" for Plot Summary - formula to follow is T = Topic, RW = Real World, T = Transition, and T = Thesis
Wrote an effective hook and thesis for Plot Summary
Passed out guidelines for Plot Summary
Joined Google Classroom and set up sample title page
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 12/7/17
Introduced Prepositional Phrases on PP
Did practice handout on Prepositional Phrases
Worked on "The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Summary
Introduced Prepositional Phrases on PP
Did practice handout on Prepositional Phrases
Worked on "The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Summary
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 12/8/17
Took Usage Quiz #1
Introduced KWL as a reading strategy
Read "Can Animals Think?" pp. 39-41 in text
Explained Subjective/Objective Pronouns and did handout with Objects of Prepositions together
Took Usage Quiz #1
Introduced KWL as a reading strategy
Read "Can Animals Think?" pp. 39-41 in text
Explained Subjective/Objective Pronouns and did handout with Objects of Prepositions together
Week 3 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 12/11/17
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Discussed Denotation/Connotation and did samples on board
Turned to p. 43 in textbook and did handout of Synonyms w/sentences using context clues
Did Review of Vocabulary for "The Most Dangerous Game" on quizlet.live
Did review of Pronouns used as Objects of Prepositions with Kahoot online
Went over Usage for the Week #2
Discussed Denotation/Connotation and did samples on board
Turned to p. 43 in textbook and did handout of Synonyms w/sentences using context clues
Did Review of Vocabulary for "The Most Dangerous Game" on quizlet.live
Did review of Pronouns used as Objects of Prepositions with Kahoot online
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 12/12/17
SNOW DAY!
SNOW DAY!
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 12/13/17
Did practice quiz for "The Most Dangerous Game" in preparation for tomorrow's quiz
Introduced Appositive Phrases and did a handout together - did any 3 at the bottom of page for tomorrow!
Revised/printed off hard copy of Plot Summary - 350 words or fewer!
Did practice quiz for "The Most Dangerous Game" in preparation for tomorrow's quiz
Introduced Appositive Phrases and did a handout together - did any 3 at the bottom of page for tomorrow!
Revised/printed off hard copy of Plot Summary - 350 words or fewer!
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 12/14/17
Went over Appositive examples on overhead
Went through checklist on Plot Summary
Took "The Most Dangerous Game" quiz
Have semifinal draft ready for tomorrow! - Plot Summary
Went over Appositive examples on overhead
Went through checklist on Plot Summary
Took "The Most Dangerous Game" quiz
Have semifinal draft ready for tomorrow! - Plot Summary
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 12/15/17
Did final proof/revisions for Plot Summary to be turned in on Monday
Took Usage Quiz #2
Did Quickwrite: "Write about a time when you faced perhaps the greatest internal conflict you have ever faced. What happened? How did you respond to it? What made
it so tough for you personally? What about 1/2 page."
Went over vocabulary for "Marigolds"
Went over simile/metaphor for figurative language learning
Listened to a portion of "Marigolds" p. 142 of text - finish the rest of the story for Monday!
Did final proof/revisions for Plot Summary to be turned in on Monday
Took Usage Quiz #2
Did Quickwrite: "Write about a time when you faced perhaps the greatest internal conflict you have ever faced. What happened? How did you respond to it? What made
it so tough for you personally? What about 1/2 page."
Went over vocabulary for "Marigolds"
Went over simile/metaphor for figurative language learning
Listened to a portion of "Marigolds" p. 142 of text - finish the rest of the story for Monday!
Week 4 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 12/18/17
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Went through Protagonist/Antagonist sheet for "Marigolds" while discussing story
Passed out Flow Chart - traced internal conflict for Lizabeth
Discussed flow chart
Made quiz corrections for "The Most Dangerous Game" quiz
Went over Usage for the Week #3
Went through Protagonist/Antagonist sheet for "Marigolds" while discussing story
Passed out Flow Chart - traced internal conflict for Lizabeth
Discussed flow chart
Made quiz corrections for "The Most Dangerous Game" quiz
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 12/19/17
Passed out Grade Sheets
Did GUM #3 for warm-up
Went over "The Most Dangerous Game" quizzes from earlier
Discussed Flow Chart for "Marigolds" and turned it in
Reviewed vocabulary for "Marigolds"
Passed out Simile/Metaphor assignment to find 4 of each in the short story "Marigolds" - can work with a partner
Passed out Grade Sheets
Did GUM #3 for warm-up
Went over "The Most Dangerous Game" quizzes from earlier
Discussed Flow Chart for "Marigolds" and turned it in
Reviewed vocabulary for "Marigolds"
Passed out Simile/Metaphor assignment to find 4 of each in the short story "Marigolds" - can work with a partner
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 12/20/17
Introduced Voice in Writing with examples - article plus writing about three different scenarios
Turned in Simile/Metaphor handout
Introduced Voice in Writing with examples - article plus writing about three different scenarios
Turned in Simile/Metaphor handout
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 12/21/17
Introduced "Show" vs. "Tell" when it comes to writing descriptively
Introduced Snapshots in writing - sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell
Did some practice writing vivid imagery for several nouns and for a short "story"
Took "Marigolds" quiz
Introduced "Show" vs. "Tell" when it comes to writing descriptively
Introduced Snapshots in writing - sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell
Did some practice writing vivid imagery for several nouns and for a short "story"
Took "Marigolds" quiz
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 12/22/17
Took Usage Quiz #3
Handed out narrative containing snapshots - added thought shots, explode a moment, and specific nouns/names
Read pp. 81-82 in literature and introduced prompt for our narrative: "Write about a specific experience/incident that perhaps made you grow up or look at life
differently."
Brainstorm a whole page on Places, Events, People, and Thoughts/Feelings for raw material for your narrative (due after break)
Took Usage Quiz #3
Handed out narrative containing snapshots - added thought shots, explode a moment, and specific nouns/names
Read pp. 81-82 in literature and introduced prompt for our narrative: "Write about a specific experience/incident that perhaps made you grow up or look at life
differently."
Brainstorm a whole page on Places, Events, People, and Thoughts/Feelings for raw material for your narrative (due after break)
Week 5 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 1/8/18
SNOW DAY!!!
SNOW DAY!!!
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 1/9/18
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Did review of prepositional phrases
Did handout review of Appositive Phrases - 1-10
Introduced Participial Phrases using examples and handout for practice
Showed sample narrative "intros" from previous students and evaluated for effectiveness
Went over Usage for the Week #4
Did review of prepositional phrases
Did handout review of Appositive Phrases - 1-10
Introduced Participial Phrases using examples and handout for practice
Showed sample narrative "intros" from previous students and evaluated for effectiveness
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 1/10/18
Went over "Marigolds" quiz from before break
Took Prepositional Phrases Quiz 1-15
Looked at and evaluated sample narrative "hooks" from previous students
Assigned hook for tomorrow!
Went over "Marigolds" quiz from before break
Took Prepositional Phrases Quiz 1-15
Looked at and evaluated sample narrative "hooks" from previous students
Assigned hook for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 1/11/18
With a partner, evaluate "hooks" from yesterday for Auto Narrative
Assigned 1st draft (hard copy in hand) for next Wednesday
Introduced Irony - Verbal, Situational, Dramatic - and took notes over definitions
Did Quickwrite: "If you could save one thing from disaster, what would it be, and why? What is your most valued possession? What makes it so special?"
Went over vocabulary for "The Gift of the Magi" - part of speech and definition
Read "The Gift of the Magi" pp. 350-354 for tomorrow!
With a partner, evaluate "hooks" from yesterday for Auto Narrative
Assigned 1st draft (hard copy in hand) for next Wednesday
Introduced Irony - Verbal, Situational, Dramatic - and took notes over definitions
Did Quickwrite: "If you could save one thing from disaster, what would it be, and why? What is your most valued possession? What makes it so special?"
Went over vocabulary for "The Gift of the Magi" - part of speech and definition
Read "The Gift of the Magi" pp. 350-354 for tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 1/12/18
Took Usage Quiz #4
Filled in Protag-Antag sheet with a partner and discussed story when finished
Analyzed poem "Los Ancianos" p. 356 in textbook
Took Usage Quiz #4
Filled in Protag-Antag sheet with a partner and discussed story when finished
Analyzed poem "Los Ancianos" p. 356 in textbook
Week 6 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 1/15/18
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Went over R & J Tests from Friday
Talked about I-Search Research Paper (specs) - Story of My Search, Results of My Search, Reflections of My Search 2 1/2-3 pp.,4 sources minimum, Preliminary Outline,
Source Cards, Note Cards, Rough Draft, Final Draft w/Works Cited Page
Worked on getting hard copy ready for tomorrow's deadline for R & J Who's to Blame? Essay
Went over Usage for the Week #16
Went over R & J Tests from Friday
Talked about I-Search Research Paper (specs) - Story of My Search, Results of My Search, Reflections of My Search 2 1/2-3 pp.,4 sources minimum, Preliminary Outline,
Source Cards, Note Cards, Rough Draft, Final Draft w/Works Cited Page
Worked on getting hard copy ready for tomorrow's deadline for R & J Who's to Blame? Essay
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 1/16/18
Did GUM #5 for warm-up
Introduced Gerund Phrases with examples and practice handout
Did Sentence-Combining Exercises while incorporating phrases practice
Did GUM #5 for warm-up
Introduced Gerund Phrases with examples and practice handout
Did Sentence-Combining Exercises while incorporating phrases practice
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 1/17/18
Peer evaluated 3 Gerund Phrases from yesterday
Did Gerund Practice Handout 1-20
Peer reviewed Auto Narratives using checklist
Responded to "The grass is always greener on the other side."
Read "The Necklace" from pp. 199-206
Peer evaluated 3 Gerund Phrases from yesterday
Did Gerund Practice Handout 1-20
Peer reviewed Auto Narratives using checklist
Responded to "The grass is always greener on the other side."
Read "The Necklace" from pp. 199-206
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 1/18/18
Responded to "The Necklace" from yesterday's reading - discussed issues from the story
Announced "Magi"/"Necklace" quiz for Tuesday
Introduced Infinitive Phrases and did "to freeze" conjugation sheet together plus infinitive practice exercise
Passed out Phrases Quiz Practice with cheat sheet and worked on independently
Responded to "The Necklace" from yesterday's reading - discussed issues from the story
Announced "Magi"/"Necklace" quiz for Tuesday
Introduced Infinitive Phrases and did "to freeze" conjugation sheet together plus infinitive practice exercise
Passed out Phrases Quiz Practice with cheat sheet and worked on independently
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 1/19/18
Took Usage Quiz #5
Typed Auto Narratives - peer edited
Took Usage Quiz #5
Typed Auto Narratives - peer edited
Week 7 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 1/22/18
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Did PP vocabulary review for tomorrow's "Magi"/"Necklace" quiz
Did Kahoot practice for Wednesday's Phrases Quiz
Passed out and read article "Happiness is the Measure of True Wealth" by A.C. Grayling
Analyzed the article using handout (in small groups)
Went over Usage for the Week #6
Did PP vocabulary review for tomorrow's "Magi"/"Necklace" quiz
Did Kahoot practice for Wednesday's Phrases Quiz
Passed out and read article "Happiness is the Measure of True Wealth" by A.C. Grayling
Analyzed the article using handout (in small groups)
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 1/23/18
Took "Magi"/"Necklace" Quiz
Brainstormed ideas regarding Edgar Allan Poe
Read p. 218 about Poe's life
Introduced the following terms for the story: Amontillado, Lenten Season, Masons, Catacombs, Persona, and Unreliable/Reliable Narrator
Took "Magi"/"Necklace" Quiz
Brainstormed ideas regarding Edgar Allan Poe
Read p. 218 about Poe's life
Introduced the following terms for the story: Amontillado, Lenten Season, Masons, Catacombs, Persona, and Unreliable/Reliable Narrator
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 1/24/18
Finished "The Cask of Amontillado" reading
Passed out "Cask" questions to answer in small groups
Took Phrases Quiz - used Cheat Sheet!
Finished "The Cask of Amontillado" reading
Passed out "Cask" questions to answer in small groups
Took Phrases Quiz - used Cheat Sheet!
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 1/25/18
Passed out "Poe's Final Day's" Packet
Read pp. 222-223 in literature
Did Note Taking together over the article in the book - including a summary of 25 words or fewer
Finished Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Final polish/edit/type of Auto Narrative (2nd half of the hour)
Passed out "Poe's Final Day's" Packet
Read pp. 222-223 in literature
Did Note Taking together over the article in the book - including a summary of 25 words or fewer
Finished Phrases Quiz from yesterday
Final polish/edit/type of Auto Narrative (2nd half of the hour)
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 1/26/18
Took Usage Quiz #6
Went over Phrases Quiz from the other day - gave opportunity to make up some points
Went over "Magi"/"Necklace" quizzes from earlier
Worked on Poe Packets - finish packet for Monday
Took Usage Quiz #6
Went over Phrases Quiz from the other day - gave opportunity to make up some points
Went over "Magi"/"Necklace" quizzes from earlier
Worked on Poe Packets - finish packet for Monday
Week 8 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 1/29/18
Announced "Cask" quiz for tomorrow
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Brainstormed the color "red"
Wrote down 3 tangible/concrete things that could be symbolic on a deeper level
Listened to a portion of "The Scarlet Ibis" pp. 415-420 in text
Finish story for tomorrow
Completed and turned in Poe Packet
Announced "Cask" quiz for tomorrow
Went over Usage for the Week #7
Brainstormed the color "red"
Wrote down 3 tangible/concrete things that could be symbolic on a deeper level
Listened to a portion of "The Scarlet Ibis" pp. 415-420 in text
Finish story for tomorrow
Completed and turned in Poe Packet
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 1/30/18
Took "Cask" quiz
Discussed "The Scarlet Ibis" short story
Passed out symbolism worksheets and did in small groups
Took "Cask" quiz
Discussed "The Scarlet Ibis" short story
Passed out symbolism worksheets and did in small groups
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 1/31/18
Discussed the Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis" from yesterday's handout
Discussed thematic topics that the story dealt with
Formulated a sentence theme for the story based upon a thematic topic list
Evaluated former students' themes on PP 1-13
Passed out "Trap of Gold" SS to study for next Monday's test
Passed out Literary Terminology sheet for Monday's quiz - will review terms that must be applied to short story tomorrow!
Discussed the Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis" from yesterday's handout
Discussed thematic topics that the story dealt with
Formulated a sentence theme for the story based upon a thematic topic list
Evaluated former students' themes on PP 1-13
Passed out "Trap of Gold" SS to study for next Monday's test
Passed out Literary Terminology sheet for Monday's quiz - will review terms that must be applied to short story tomorrow!
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 2/1/18
Did GUM #7 for warm-up
Went over SS Terminology Sheet in preparation for Tuesday's big test! Must be able to apply these terms to the story "Trap of Gold"!
Went over how to organize a Literary Analysis for Point of View - Choose from "Ibis" or "Cask" or "Necklace"
Brainstormed ideas with a partner
Did GUM #7 for warm-up
Went over SS Terminology Sheet in preparation for Tuesday's big test! Must be able to apply these terms to the story "Trap of Gold"!
Went over how to organize a Literary Analysis for Point of View - Choose from "Ibis" or "Cask" or "Necklace"
Brainstormed ideas with a partner
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 2/2/18
Took Usage Quiz #7
Filled in graphic organizer for POV Analysis
Wrote an intro/thesis for the paper
For Monday, write the first body paragraph on Influence on Plot
Took Usage Quiz #7
Filled in graphic organizer for POV Analysis
Wrote an intro/thesis for the paper
For Monday, write the first body paragraph on Influence on Plot
Week 9 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 2/5/18
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Went to library to work on POV Analysis Essay
Went over Usage for the Week #8
Went to library to work on POV Analysis Essay
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 2/6/18
Took SS Test "Trap of Gold"
Worked on Literary Analysis when finished
Took SS Test "Trap of Gold"
Worked on Literary Analysis when finished
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 2/7/18
Went over SS Tests from yesterday
Brainstormed "Heroes" and their traits and categories into which they fall
Went over Odyssey Background with handout of notes
Went over SS Tests from yesterday
Brainstormed "Heroes" and their traits and categories into which they fall
Went over Odyssey Background with handout of notes
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 2/8/18
Reviewed background of the Odyssey from yesterday
Went over poetic rhythms that we find in poetry, including limericks
Read pp. 747-754 in text - Defined Homeric Epithet and Homeric Simile and found an example of each
Listened to Suzanne Vega's "Calypso - Tupelo Hall" YouTube clip - followed poem in book - discussed Mood, Tone, Repetition
Reviewed background of the Odyssey from yesterday
Went over poetic rhythms that we find in poetry, including limericks
Read pp. 747-754 in text - Defined Homeric Epithet and Homeric Simile and found an example of each
Listened to Suzanne Vega's "Calypso - Tupelo Hall" YouTube clip - followed poem in book - discussed Mood, Tone, Repetition
Week 10 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 2/12/18
Took Usage Quiz #8
Read aloud pp. 756-758 in literature "I Am Laertes' Son" and "Lotus Eaters"
Listened to Cyclops episode pp. 760-770 on audio disc - identified ways that our hero showed wit/intelligence
Read "The Cyclops in the Ocean" poem p. 772 and discussed analogies/metaphors for the storm
For tomorrow, read pp. 773-777 in text
Introduced Dependent and Independent Clauses on PP - did practice together
Took Usage Quiz #8
Read aloud pp. 756-758 in literature "I Am Laertes' Son" and "Lotus Eaters"
Listened to Cyclops episode pp. 760-770 on audio disc - identified ways that our hero showed wit/intelligence
Read "The Cyclops in the Ocean" poem p. 772 and discussed analogies/metaphors for the storm
For tomorrow, read pp. 773-777 in text
Introduced Dependent and Independent Clauses on PP - did practice together
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 2/13/18
Introduced Dependent/Independent Clauses in sentences using PP
Did practice on PP together as well as Portion A on handout
Worked on getting POV Analysis Draft prepared for publication
Introduced Dependent/Independent Clauses in sentences using PP
Did practice on PP together as well as Portion A on handout
Worked on getting POV Analysis Draft prepared for publication
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 2/14/18
Did GUM #10Odyssey for warm-up
Read pp. 778-783 in literature "The Sirens; Scylla and Charybdis"
Read pp. 784-786 for homework
Went over practice handout together for Adjective Clauses
Did GUM #10Odyssey for warm-up
Read pp. 778-783 in literature "The Sirens; Scylla and Charybdis"
Read pp. 784-786 for homework
Went over practice handout together for Adjective Clauses
Week 11 -
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 2/20/18
Went over Usage for the Week #9
Reviewed Eurylochus and his desire to eat the cattle of Helios
Did Quickwrite: "In a short paragraph, imagine someone has been absent from home for many years just like Odysseus. What might the person think or feel upon returning home?"
Read aloud pp. 790-795 in text "The Meeting of Father and Son" and "The Beggar and His Faithful Dog"
Reviewed Adjective Clauses on Kahoot
Introduced Adverb Clauses on PP
Went over Usage for the Week #9
Reviewed Eurylochus and his desire to eat the cattle of Helios
Did Quickwrite: "In a short paragraph, imagine someone has been absent from home for many years just like Odysseus. What might the person think or feel upon returning home?"
Read aloud pp. 790-795 in text "The Meeting of Father and Son" and "The Beggar and His Faithful Dog"
Reviewed Adjective Clauses on Kahoot
Introduced Adverb Clauses on PP
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 2/21/18
No class - 2-Hour Delay!
No class - 2-Hour Delay!
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 2/22/18
Went over Adverb Clauses on worksheet
Did Kahoot Review for Adjective and Adverb Clauses
Read pp. 796-803 in Odyssey
Went over Adverb Clauses on worksheet
Did Kahoot Review for Adjective and Adverb Clauses
Read pp. 796-803 in Odyssey
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 2/23/18
Took Usage Quiz #9
Read together p. 797 "Penelope to Ulysses" and "An Ancient Gesture" and analyzed the poems
Filled out "Admirable Hero" chart with partner, then shared ideas aloud
Took Usage Quiz #9
Read together p. 797 "Penelope to Ulysses" and "An Ancient Gesture" and analyzed the poems
Filled out "Admirable Hero" chart with partner, then shared ideas aloud
Week 12 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 2/26/18
Went over Usage for the Week #10
Read aloud "Where I Find My Heroes" pp. 819-820 in text along with "Heroes with Solid Feet" pp. 821-823 in text - Discussed Logos, Pathos, Ethos and related to
info texts
Played Jeopardy Game for review of Odyssey concepts and terminology
Went over Usage for the Week #10
Read aloud "Where I Find My Heroes" pp. 819-820 in text along with "Heroes with Solid Feet" pp. 821-823 in text - Discussed Logos, Pathos, Ethos and related to
info texts
Played Jeopardy Game for review of Odyssey concepts and terminology
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 2/27/18
Reviewed Lie, Lay for Friday's quiz
Passed out handout explaining Odyssey Travel Brochure
Worked on Brochure during the hour
Reviewed Lie, Lay for Friday's quiz
Passed out handout explaining Odyssey Travel Brochure
Worked on Brochure during the hour
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 2/28/18
Worked on Odyssey Travel Brochures
Worked on Odyssey Travel Brochures
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 3/1/18
Did review of Odyssey questions for tomorrow's quiz
Introduced Noun Clauses on PP
Gave handout for Noun Clauses and did together in class
Finished up Odyssey Travel Brochures
Did review of Odyssey questions for tomorrow's quiz
Introduced Noun Clauses on PP
Gave handout for Noun Clauses and did together in class
Finished up Odyssey Travel Brochures
Assignments for English 9A - Friday, 3/2/18
Took Usage Quiz #10
Took Odyssey Open Book Quiz
Finalized/printed off Odyssey Travel Brochure
Took Usage Quiz #10
Took Odyssey Open Book Quiz
Finalized/printed off Odyssey Travel Brochure
Week 13 -
Assignments for English 9A - Monday, 3/5/18
Reviewed for Final Exam - including listening to "The Sniper" pp. 262-265 in text
Did Kahoot Reviews for practice
Reviewed for Final Exam - including listening to "The Sniper" pp. 262-265 in text
Did Kahoot Reviews for practice
Assignments for English 9A - Tuesday, 3/6/18
Played Eng 9A Final Exam Review Game
Did selected Kahoot Games online to prepare for Grammar portion of the test
Played Eng 9A Final Exam Review Game
Did selected Kahoot Games online to prepare for Grammar portion of the test
Assignments for English 9A - Wednesday, 3/7/18
Reviewed for 2nd period exam and tied up all loose ends
Reviewed for 2nd period exam and tied up all loose ends
Assignments for English 9A - Thursday, 3/7/18
Took English 9A Final Exam
Took English 9A Final Exam
