Monday, April 25, 2011 Objectives:R.9.6.5) Generate and define questions related to universal themes to interpret meaning; (R.9.8.7) Connect own background knowledge to make inferences; (R.10.8.7) Evaluate the credibility of the narrator; (R.10.8.8) Research/Technology Standards Internet Research Essential questions: How will this background information affect my understanding of the play, “The Diary of Anne Frank”? What sources have been useful? How do I know that they are quality sources?

Monday, April 25, 2011 – Agenda Computer Lab for ONLINE Diary of Anne Frank Scavenger Research Go to Class Wiki and then to your class period (linked on Mrs. Hull’s webpage) Follow all directions on the link for your class Assignment #1 – Diary of Anne Frank Scavenger Hunt *PreAP – Turn in TKAM Take Home Test over Ch. 10-17 TODAY!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Objectives: Ongoing Reading Objectives as listed; Essential Question: What do strategies do good readers use to understand text? WN – Complete questions related to shoes powerpoint presentation

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 – English Agenda SHOES POWERPOINT PRESENTATION -Library Day – Be sure to bring your books!! Last AR Deadline for the year – Wednesday, May 18th *PreAP – Next Test Thursday over TKAM Ch 12-23

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Objectives:R.9.6.5) Generate and define questions related to universal themes to interpret meaning; (R.9.8.7) Connect own background knowledge to make inferences; (R.10.8.6) Read a variety of literature, including plays; (R.10.8.7) Evaluate the credibility of the narrator; (R.10.8.8) Identify the basic parts of drama; (R.10.8.9) Describe how stage directions help the reader understand a play; Essential Question: What strategies do good readers use to understand text? How can stage directions affect a character’s role and improve overall understanding of the play? How do stage directions help the reader understand a play?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 ~ English Agenda WN – What is the effect of this picture above? What is your reaction? What emotions might the boy be feeling? Continue with DAF Act 1, Scenes 1-3 -- Speaking parts in class Vocabulary study – words at beginning of play  *PreAP – Same as above – plus TKAM test tomorrow –Ch.12-23

Thursday, April 28th, 2011 Objectives:R.9.6.5) Generate and define questions related to universal themes to interpret meaning; (R.9.8.7) Connect own background knowledge to make inferences; (R.10.8.6) Read a variety of literature, including plays; (R.10.8.7) Evaluate the credibility of the narrator; (R.10.8.8) Identify the basic parts of drama; (R.10.8.9) Describe how stage directions help the reader understand a play; Essential Question- How can stage directions affect a character’s role and improve overall understanding of the play? How do stage directions help the reader understand a play?

Thursday, April 28th, 2011 ~ English Agenda Finish DAF Act 1, Scenes 1-3 – speaking parts in class Begin answering questions at the end of Scene 3 (1-8) – what is not finished today needs to be completed in class tomorrow for review. Test will be Monday over ALL of ACT 1 Scenes 1-3 *PreAP – TKAM Test – Chapters 12-23 WN: Make a list of things you would miss if you had to go into hiding like Anne. Make a list of things you would take with you if you were allowed to fill one large school bag and one large shopping bag.

Friday, April 29th, 2011 Objectives:R.9.6.5) Generate and define questions related to universal themes to interpret meaning; (R.9.8.7) Connect own background knowledge to make inferences; (R.10.8.6) Read a variety of literature, including plays; (R.10.8.7) Evaluate the credibility of the narrator; (R.10.8.8) Identify the basic parts of drama; (R.10.8.9) Describe how stage directions help the reader understand a play; Essential Question- How can stage directions affect a character’s role and improve overall understanding of the play? How do stage directions help the reader understand a play?

Friday, April 29th, 2011 ~ English Agenda WN: Who told you that you couldn’t, and you really wanted to prove them wrong? Write about it. Review DAF Act 1, Scenes 1-3 – Finish and Check questions together in class today Review Game on DAF Vocabulary Test on Monday at the beginning of class – study! *PreAP – finish To Kill a Mockingbird by next Thursday 