English+9A+Pacing+Guide


 * //__Tuesday, November 3rd__//**


 * Guess Your Classmate
 * Background Notes to Homer's //The Odyssey//


 * //__Monday, November 2nd__//**


 * Free Write 8: Courage
 * Collect Free Writes 5-8
 * Unit Test--High School Expectations on Reading Fiction


 * //__Friday, October 30th__//**


 * Inspiration
 * Share Creative Tiles
 * Share Vignettes
 * Review For Test


 * //__Thursday, October 29th__//**


 * Ask any question
 * Reading Quiz over pgs 81-110
 * Collect Fig. Lang. Sheet
 * Distribute Study Guides
 * Workshop Time


 * //__Wednesday, October 28th__//**


 * Good Things
 * Write Your Own Vignette Assignment
 * Workshop: Figurative Language, Creative Tile, Write Your Own Vignette, Read


 * //__Tuesday, October 27th__//**

HW: Get Caught up and work on projects
 * Guess your Classmate
 * Mango Highlights from Homework
 * Creative Assignment: Design the Tile of a Vignette (handout)-DueFriday
 * Write your own Vignette: Brainstorm/Draft--Due Friday


 * //__Monday, October 26th__//**

HW: Read 58-80
 * Free Write: Original
 * Mango Reading Quiz 2 (pgs 29-57)
 * Group Discussion: How are these elements captured in the novel: Shame, Insecurity, Loneliness, Pride, Gender Expectations, Beauty, and Racism
 * What OTHER topics could be explored in the novel? (Collect after discussion)
 * Handout: Figurative Language Activity--due Thursday


 * //__Friday, October 23rd__//**

HW: Pages 29-57
 * Inspiration
 * Mango Reading Quiz (pgs 3-28)
 * Highlights from the Exposition of the Book
 * questions, comments...??
 * Begin reading for tomorrow


 * //__Thursday, October 22nd__//**


 * Ask any Question
 * Magi Quiz
 * Wrap up Short Stories & Lit Terms
 * Begin Reading House on Mango Street


 * //__Wednesday, October 21st__//**


 * Good Things
 * Students read their POV Application in order (collect)
 * Students do Character Application/Share
 * Read Gift of the Magi
 * Get House on Mango Street Books from Media Center


 * //__Tuesday, October 20th__//**


 * Guess your Classmate
 * Necklace Pop Quiz
 * Point of View Lab (Handout is available on line)
 * Characterization Lab (Handout is available on line)

HW: Complete POV lab Finish 1 and 2 on Character lab/we'll do 3 tomorrow


 * //__Monday, October 19th__//**

--Universal Theme --The Ending --Rank Zaroff
 * Free Write--Celebrate
 * Most Dangerous Game Review
 * Hand Back "Stuff"
 * Read "The Necklace" (Surprise Pop Quiz tomorrow)


 * //__Friday, October 16th__//**

Is the conclusion necessary? Universal Theme 2 classes in the world Plot Diagram Characterization
 * Inspiration
 * Surprise Pop Quiz on MDG
 * Reaction Lab:


 * //__Thursday, October 15th__//**

HW: Finish the Story
 * Ask the Expert
 * Review the Opening of MDG
 * Read Pages 6-9
 * Develop List of Common Characteristics of a Villain
 * View Lists of Classic Villains on YouTube
 * Read MDG 9-14/Explore Zaroff's Justification


 * //__Wednesday, October 14th__//**

--Elements of Literature Vocabulary --Universal Theme --Plot Diagram --Characterization
 * Good Things
 * Introduction to High School Reading--Fiction
 * "The Most Dangerous Game"


 * //__Tuesday, October 13th__//**


 * Guess the Classmate
 * Formal Presentations
 * Verb and Adverb Final Assessment


 * //__Monday, October 12th__//**


 * Free Write
 * Formal Presentations


 * //__Friday, October 9th--Spirit Day__//**


 * Inspiration
 * Verb and Adverb Lab
 * Rehearse Presentation


 * //__Thursday, October 8th--Super"hero" Day__//**

---What makes a good speech? ---Draft the Script ---Rehearse
 * Ask the Teacher
 * Formal Presentation Lab
 * Draw for the order (Order will be posted)


 * //__Wednesday, October 7th--Clash Day__//**


 * Good Things
 * Research/Project Lab


 * //__Tuesday, October 6th--Hat/Wacky Hair Day__//**

--Students are either finishing research, constructing Works Cited, or doing project
 * Guess the Classmate
 * Research/Project Lab


 * //__Monday, October 5th--Pajama Day__//**


 * Free Write--Decisions
 * Source Evaluation--What do you know? What do you still need to know?
 * Verb & Adverb Pretest


 * //__Friday, October 2nd__//**


 * Inspiration
 * Research Lab--Find at least 1 more source dealing with at least one of the research questions
 * Source Evaluation is Monday--Hard Copies due on Monday
 * Verb & Adverb Pretest is Monday**

//__Thursday, October 1st__//


 * Ask any question
 * Research Lab--Find at least 1 source dealing with at least one of the research questions**

//__Wednesday, September 30th__//


 * Good Things
 * Noun, Pronoun, Adjective Test
 * Preliminary Research for Career Project
 * Topic should be confirmed by end of the day**

//__Tuesday, September 29th__//

--Have a couple of potential topics for class tomorrow --10 Flash Cards will be graded tomorrow** Noun, Pronoun, Adjective Test is tomorrow. Failing scores will result in lunch meetings or office hours.
 * Guess your Classmate
 * Introduce Career Research Project (handout can be downloaded from the left panel)
 * Lab on Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives

//__Monday, September 28th__//


 * Free Write: Goals
 * Project Presentations/sharing**

//__Friday, September 25th__//

--Students who have tested out may use this time for working on their project presentations or a "word usage" lab.**
 * Inspiration
 * Overview of Project Presentation Expectations w/ explanation of rubric
 * Parts of Speech Lab--Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives

//__Thursday, September 24th__//


 * Ask any Question
 * Mel.org lab
 * Using a relevant article found at MEL, draft a quick report connecting the article to your nonfiction book.
 * One direct quote must be included using proper parenthetical citation.**

//__Wednesday, September 23rd__//


 * Good Things
 * Small Group Review the Cluster on Pride
 * Graphic Organizer Assessment
 * Pretest on Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives--students earning >90% will not have to participate in the lessons and instruction during this mini unit.**

//__Tuesday, September 22nd__//


 * Guess the Classmate
 * Review Graphic Organizers--Cluster/Web, T-chart, Venn Diagram, and Formal Diagram
 * Understand when, why, and how to use the various tools.
 * Understand the Cluster/Web to the THIRD level (Main ideas, significant details, and specific details)
 * Practice with "energy" and "pride"**

//__Monday, September 21st__//

--students will pass cards to the left, and they'll be checked for name, class period, parenthetical notation, and explanation
 * Free Write: Energy
 * Collect the MLA lab from Thursday/Friday
 * Review the content of note cards (formative assessment)
 * Project descriptions will be handed out, explained, and discussed
 * Work time for students to revise note cards or begin planning their project
 * Active Reading Assessment with an article**

//__Friday, September 18th__//

--Students should add content to notes and change answers on test. --Explained that we will be reviewing the Parts of Speech as a result of scores on the assessment, but students will have the option to "test" out of the assignments if they pass a pretest.
 * Inspiration
 * Handed Back Parts of Speech Open Note test for fixing.
 * Review the MLA lab from Thursday
 * Note taking and Note Cards in MLA Format--10 note cards on the nonfiction book due Monday**

//__Thursday, September 17th__//


 * Thursday Questions*

Open Note class over Parts of Speech and the Steps of Active Reading

Primary Lesson--Getting familiar with documenting Nonfiction]** Introduction to MLA Format


 * We're heading to the Glass Lab to practice Source Citation**

//__Wednesday, September 16th__//

Assignment: Read Chapter one taking notes over key terms with definitions and examples.** Open Note Test over Chapter One tomorrow.
 * Good Things
 * Give a report to your cluster regarding the article you read yesterday
 * "How to Read a Textbook" --Chapter 1 of your Holt Handbook
 * Review of Parts of Speech*

//__Tuesday, September 15th__//


 * Guess the Classmate
 * Share your "1st 25 Pages" Experience at your cluster
 * Collect*
 * Review the P.R.R.R. approach to Active Reading
 * Individual Active Reading Practice w/Article
 * Handout & Collect***

//__Monday, September 14th__//


 * Monday Free Write Routine: Pride
 * Active Reading Notes/Example
 * 1st 25 pages Handout--Due Tuesday the 15th**
 * Work Time*

//__Friday, September 11th--Pink Arrow Day:)__//

--Collect New Beginnings --Finish Shields --Media Center Orientation
 * --Friday Inspiration
 * Hours: 7:00-3:30
 * Textbook Rules/Fines
 * Die Cut Machine for posters/displays
 * Check out cameras, video cameras, flash drives, and laptops
 * Biography, Nonfiction, Reference, and Fiction Section
 * Magazines
 * Log onto our Wikispace and get signed up....duh...you're here:)
 * Select a Nonfiction Book with at least 125 pages....make sure it's one that looks interesting:)**

//__Thursday, September 10__//

--Shield Presentations --Use remaining time to draft "New Beginnings"**
 * --Good things

New Beginnings responses will be collected tomorrow, the 10th

Wednesday, September 9

--Ask anything Thursday (Yes, I know it's Wednesday...) --Collect "Stuff" --Accountability Checklist--Kept in the 3-ring binder (rules, policies, expectations of class) --New Beginnings Portfolio Essay--Begin in class/Finish at home if necessary--will collect FRIDAY, September 11. --Mr. C's Shield Presentation

//__Tuesday September 8__//


 * Introductions/Greetings
 * Classmate Survey--Collected in Class
 * Course Syllabus--Take home for signature/Place in your 3-ring binder
 * Interest Inventory--Fill out and return tomorrow
 * Shield Presentation Handout--Presentations on Thursday**

All students & Parents/Guardians must sign page 53 of Agenda and return to 1st period teacher** All students received Emergency cards during 5th period, and those need to be returned ASAP.