1. Monday, September 12 SSR- 12 min Do Now: Today you will need:
Objective:
I will read about and describe the life of Rodman Philbrick.
I will begin the writing process for my first personal narrative.
Homework:

2. 1: They’re Proof: they’re = they are Example: (they are)
They’re leaving.

3. Sacred Writing
Write about a time when someone was very kind or helpful.
Use “they’re” and its proof at least 3 times in your writing.

4. DOL
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.
it don’t seam possible that Beethoven could have wrote many of his finest symphonies after going deaf

5. DOL
It doesn’t seem possible that Beethoven could have written many of his finest symphonies after going deaf.

6. Motivational Monday

7. Nouns
Parts of Speech

8. Nouns Person, place, or thing. Examples: school George Washington
freedom

9. Proper and Common Nouns
Proper nouns refer to a specific thing
Proper Nouns are ALWAYS capitalized.
Common nouns refer to a general thing.
Common Noun
Proper Noun
shoes
Air Jordan's
teacher
Mr. Morton
science class
Biology 101
book
The Outsiders

10. Singular, Plural, & Possessive Nouns
Singular Nouns = Just one
Ex: cat, Jerrel, pen
Plural Nouns = More than one
Ex: houses, hats, mice
Possessive Nouns = Shows ownership
Ex: Mia’s, Chris’s, Flanders’, students’
Add apostrophe and “s”, unless word ends in “Z” sound. Then just add apostrophe.

11. Concrete and Abstract Nouns
Concrete Noun: a person, place, or thing occupying the physical world.
Ex: desk, muscles, student
Abstract Noun: an idea or nonphysical thing.
Ex: peace, strength

12. Review Nouns are people, places, and things.
Nouns can be common or proper, AND
Nouns can be concrete or abstract, AND
Nouns can be plural, singular, or possessive.

13. Collective Nouns Names a group of people, animals, or things
A collective noun subject may be followed by a singular verb or a plural verb, depending on the meaning.
Singular Subject
Plural Subject
Members of the group act as a single unit
Each member of the group acts separately

14. Examples Singular Subject The team shares the field with its opponent.
Shares; its; singular
Plural Subject
The team share their jokes with one another.
Share; their; plural

15. Nouns Scavenger hunt
You will need to fill out your scavenger hunt form with TEN different nouns that you find around the room. You will be required to correctly tell me all of the types of nouns that object is AND draw a picture of the item!

16. Tuesday, September 13 SSR - 12 min Do Now: Today you will need:
Freak the Mighty
Objective:
I will preview the novel Freak the Mighty.
I will set up my mind map/mind table.
I will learn about pronouns and use them in my own writing.
Homework:
Finish “The Highwayman” packet

17. 2: There
Proof:
there = here
Example:
(here)
There they are.

18. Sacred Writing Tell me about your favorite place to go or be.
Use “there” at least 3 times and its proof.

19. DOL mozart he begun writing symphonies when he was five years old
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.
mozart he begun writing symphonies when he was five years old

20. DOL Mozart began writing symphonies when he was five years old.
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.
Mozart began writing symphonies when he was five years old.

21. Tricky Tuesday WINDMILL I have four wings, but cannot fly,
I never laugh and never cry;
On the same spot I'm always found,
toiling away with little sound.
What am I?
WINDMILL

22. About the Author A biography is what type of writing? Read Aloud
Independent Reread:
Author Name
Early Life
Genre and Famous Books
3 Interesting Facts

23. Novel Preview Describe the cover of the book.
Where do you think this story takes place?
Can you describe any of the character traits of the people on the cover?
What do you think the title of the book means?
What do you think this story is going to be about?
Do you think you will enjoy reading this book? Why or why not?

24. Create this foldable in your Reader’s Notebook
Pink = glue goes on back of these sections
Blue= where you should cut

25. You may work on the following:
“The Highwayman” packet
Vocabulary flashcards
Any corrections for up to a 70
Rodman Philbrick Biography
Freak the Mighty Preview foldable
You may listen to music IF you are working quietly.
You may sit wherever you like IF you are working quietly.

26. Wednesday, September 14 Do Now: Today you will need: Objective:
SSR- 15 min
Today you will need:
Freak the Mighty
Objective:
I will use my knowledge of elements of fiction, plot and figurative language to annotate Freak the Mighty.
I will begin the writing process for my first personal narrative.
Homework:
Finish “The Highwayman” packet
Study vocabulary words from lists 1 and 2

27. 3: Their Proof: their = our Example: (our) Their friends
moved to California.

28. Sacred Writing Who do you look up to? Why?
Use “their” at least 3 times with its proof.

29. DOL
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.
according to legend king Arthur becomes king when he pulled the magic sword Excalibur from a stone

30. DOL
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.
According to legend, King Arthur became king when he pulled the magic sword Excalibur from a stone.
Or….
According to legend, King Arthur becomes king when he pulls the magic sword Excalibur from a stone.

31. Wicked Word Wednesday
SAT WORD #1
Labyrinth
What does this word mean?

32. You may work on the following:
“The Highwayman” packet
Vocabulary flashcards
Any corrections for up to a 70
Chapters 1-2 Annotations
You may listen to music IF you are working quietly.
You may sit wherever you like IF you are working quietly.

33. Annotations and Highlighting guide
Plot
Characterization
Vivid Verbs
Conflict
Figurative Language
Connections
Freak the Mighty
Annotations and Highlighting guide

34. Freak the Mighty Read Chapters 1&2
Exposition (pay attention to setting and mood)
Vivid Verbs ( 2-3 per chapter)
Characterization ( Kevin, Max, Grim, Gram, Gwen)
Figurative Language (at least 2 per chapter)
Conflict (internal vs. external)

35. Thursday, September 8 SSR- 15 min Do Now: Today you will need:
Objective:
I will show my knowledge of internal and external conflict through the CFA.
I will demonstrate my usage of latin and greek roots through vocabulary cards and a quiz.
Homework:

36. 4: Too Proof: too = so, also Example: (so) We were too frightened!
We were happy, too!

37. Sacred Writing Tell me about a time you over-indulged.
Use “too” at least 3 times and its proof.

38. DOL
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.

39. Tipster Thursday
When we are reading a class novel, always make sure to have your colors ready to go.
Do not feel like you have to annotate as we read, just underline and highlight. You can go back and annotate at the end of chapters.

40. Internal and External Conflict DO YOUR BEST :-)
CFA
Internal and External Conflict
DO YOUR BEST :-)

41. You may work on the following:
“The Highwayman” packet
Vocabulary flashcards
Any corrections for up to a 70
Chapters 1-2 Annotations
You may listen to music IF you are working quietly.
You may sit wherever you like IF you are working quietly.

42. Vocabulary Quiz
Show what you know!

43. Friday, September 9 SSR- 15 min Do Now: Today you will need:
Objective:
I will use my knowledge of elements of fiction, plot and figurative language to annotate Freak the Mighty.
I will begin the writing process for my first personal narrative.
Homework:

44. 5: Two
Proof:
two = three
Example:
(three)
Two people
were singing.

45. Sacred Writing FREE WRITE FRIDAY
Use “two” and “too” at least 3 times total and their proofs.

46. DOL exxon is the most large corporation in America
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.
exxon is the most large corporation in America
my brother knowed all about WW I and WW II after taking history 101

47. DOL Exxon is the largest corporation in America.
Use either red, green, or purple to complete your DOL.
Exxon is the largest corporation in America.
My brother knew all about World War I and World War II after taking History 10.

48. On Google Classroom Flashback Friday when done
Vocabulary Quiz
On Google Classroom
Flashback Friday when done

49. Flashback Friday
Please complete your flashback Friday, and draw on the back when finished.

50. Annotations and Highlighting guide
Plot
Characterization
Vivid Verbs
Conflict
Figurative Language
Connections
Freak the Mighty
Annotations and Highlighting guide

51. Freak the Mighty Read Chapters 1&2
Exposition (pay attention to setting and mood)
Vivid Verbs ( 2-3 per chapter)
Characterization ( Kevin, Max, Grim, Gram, Gwen)
Figurative Language (at least 2 per chapter)
Conflict (internal vs. external)

52. Freak the Mighty Read Chapter 3
Exposition (pay attention to setting and mood)
Vivid Verbs ( 2-3 per chapter)
Characterization ( Kevin, Max, Grim, Gram, Gwen)
Figurative Language (at least 2 per chapter)
Conflict (internal vs. external)

53. Mind Map vs. Mind Table -Student Choice
-Same Expectations, Same Topics, Different Format for Different Learners

55. Mind Table Gather at back of room with paper
Fold your paper like example
Fill in information based on example
Plot
Vivid verbs
Characterization
Summary
Title
Theme
Figurative Language
Conflict
Connections

56. Mind Map Set-Up Theme Figurative Language Summary Title with graphic
Plot
Connections
Vivid Verbs
Characterization
Conflict