Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 Objective: Library -W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time - IR.12.8.3: Use print and electronic resources independently to locate information - R.10.8.1: Read for a substantial amount of time daily, including assigned and self-selected materials at independent and instructional levels

Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 English/Pre AP Agenda Library Day - AR Deadline—December 13th WN: If you had $100,000 to give away, what person(s) or organization(s) would you give it to? Be sure to write at least ½ a page in your WN!!! MUST TAKE the AR quiz over “The Tell-Tale Heart” short story Also, check to see if you have taken all of the AR quizzes on The Outsiders (all 3)

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 Objective: The Tell-Tale Heart Project -W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time -OV.3.8.3:  Design presentations that incorporate media visuals -W.5.8.4:  Write poems using a variety of techniques/devices, with emphasis on free verse

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 English/Pre AP Agenda WN: If your parents bought you from a store, which store would it be? Why? Work on The Tell-Tale Heart Project Assignment in Lab (Due at end of class) Crossword Puzzle Assignment (Due Tomorrow)

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 Objective: View Elements of Poetry, Read The Raven, and Apply Elements to The Raven -W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time -OV.2.8.4: Demonstrate attentive and reflective listening skills to respond to and interpret speaker’s message -OV.2.8.1: Demonstrate effective listening skills by exhibiting appropriate body language -OV.3.8.1: View a variety of visually presented materials for understanding of a specific topic -R.9.8.9: Infer mood and theme of text

View Elements of Poetry Presentation Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 English/Pre AP Agenda WN: November is "National Peanut Butter Lover's Month." A large number of students are allergic to peanut butter. Some classrooms and/or schools have even become "Peanut Free" zones. Do you think this is fair for the students who are not allergic to peanut butter? Explain your thinking. View Elements of Poetry Presentation Begin reading The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Complete study guide AS you read!!! Crossword Puzzle Due Today! Interactive Raven: http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/raven/

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 Objective: Formative Assessment

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 - English/Pre AP Agenda Formative Assessment Literary Passage M/C & OR and Writing Multiple Choice Essential Questions? How can I read a literary passage and demonstrate my knowledge and comprehension through multiple choice and open response questions? What are my areas of strength in grammar and writing? How can I show those strengths through multiple choice questions?

Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 Objective: Formative Assessment

Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 English/Pre Ap Agenda Formative Assessment – Writing Prompt Essential questions: How can I show my strengths the best through my writing? When I’m writing, am I focusing on content, style, sentence formation, usage and mechanics?