1. Homework Week at a Glance August 29-2, 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Do Now:
Knowsys Group 1
Knowsy #1
Knowsy #2
Knowsy #3
Study
Annotation Notes
“The Elevator”
HW: “The Elevator”
“The Elevator” discussion
HW: “The Landlady” “Shame”
“The Landlady”/”Shame” discussion
Plot comparisons
SAR Notes
KNOWSYS quiz #1
SAR workshop
Exit Ticket:
HOTS
Monday: The Elevator annotations
Tuesday: The landlady/Shame annotations
Study for group 1 quiz
Homework

2. HW: Finish reading and annotating “The Elevator”
AUGUST 29, 2016 Monday
I can…annotate a text to identify literary devices and understand it’s meaning.
DO NOW: Knowsys Group 1 words.
Setting up for Success:
Annotation Notes
“The Elevator”
EXIT TICKET: HOTS
HOTS:
Can you create an alternative annotation system that works best for you in other classes? How?
HW: Finish reading and annotating “The Elevator”

3. Does your chart look like this one??

4. HW: Read and annotate “The Landlady” Pre-Ap
AUGUST 30, 2016 Tuesday
I can…participate in small group discussion to analyze a given text and discover elements of conflict.
DO NOW: Knowsys #1 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:
EXIT TICKET: HOTS with
HOTS:
How would you write the ending for the story based on what has happened so far
HW: Read and annotate “The Landlady” Pre-Ap
“Shame” OL

5. Class Discussion
Who do you think the woman in the story is—what do you think is the reason for her behavior? Why do you think Sleator chose to end the story the way he did?
How does Sleator create a mood and atmosphere of tension and suspense in the story? Consider these elements of the story and how they contribute to the mood and atmosphere:
What point of view is it told from? What is the setting of the story, and why is it spooky? How is the story plotted?

6. The Elevator Discussion ?’s
What is Martin like, and what is his relationship with his father like? What is the narration like? Consider Sleator’s use of language, his imagery and descriptions.
What is the appearance of the woman like, and how does she behave in the story?
What elements of mystery are there in the story?

7. HW: Study Knowsys words
AUGUST 31, 2016 Wednesday
I can…compare similar plot developments across the texts.
HOTS:
What are some of the relationships that the two text share and what makes them different? 
DO NOW: Knowsys #2 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:
HW: Study Knowsys words

8. “The Land Lady” Discussion ?’s
Early in the story, Dahl describes the Bed and Breakfast. What words and imagery are used to describe the Bed and Breakfast? What inference does Billy make about the Bed and Breakfast based on the look of the place?
Why does Dahl include the following text: “There were no other hats or coats in the hall. There were no umbrellas, no walking sticks‐nothing.”?

9. “The Land Lady” Discussion ?’s
What can the reader infer, using evidence from the text, about the two boys that are missing? Does this help us figure out what happens to Billy?
What other evidence from the story suggest a possible, fatal demise for Billy?

10. “The Land Lady” Discussion ?’s
Why is Billy in Bath, and where is he headed?
What does the landlady do AND say that shows she is unusually well-prepared for Billy’s arrival?

11. Shame Discussion ?’s 1. Where did the narrator learn shame?
2. What did the narrator do for Helene Tucker? How important was she in his life?
3. According to the narrator, why could he not do well in school? What did his teacher think?
4. What event at school caused shame to control the narrator’s life for a long time?
Summarize what happened.
5. What did the author dislike about the Worthy Boys Annual Christmas Dinner?

12. Shame Discussion ?’s
1. The narration begins in paragraph 3, following two paragraphs of commentary about Helene Tucker, a girl on whom the narrator had a crush. What is the purpose of the preliminary paragraphs?
2. What dominant impression is always in the background of the narration? Why?
3. Beginning with paragraph 9, the narrator adds conversation to the narration. What is the effect of this technique?
4. What is the main theme (lesson about life) revealed in this story? Is it implied or stated?
5. In paragraph 5, what is the purpose of repeating the word “pregnant?” What does the author mean?

13. Shame Discussion ?’s
1. Do you agree with the narrator’s comment that “everybody’s got a Helene Tucker?” What does Helene Tucker symbolize? Give an example of a Helene Tucker from your own experience.
2. The teacher thought the narrator was a troublemaker? Was he really, or was there another reason for drawing attention to himself?
3. Why did the teacher humiliate the narrator when he announced that his father would donate fifteen dollars? Do you think the teacher should have handled the situation differently? If so, how should she have reacted?

14. September 1, 2016 Thursday KNOWSYS quiz Friday
I can…use the ACE strategy to more efficiently respond to a short answer prompt
DO NOW: Knowsys #3 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:
HOTS:
How would you determine if a peer has responded to a SAR to the best of their ability?
KNOWSYS quiz
Friday

15. ACE Strategy A Answer C Cite E Explain
Answer the question in your own words.
Remember to use part of the question in your answer
Use key words from the question in your answer C
Cite
Cite evidence that supports your answer.
Use facts, examples, quotes or data E
Explain
Explain how your evidence supports your answer
What is the connection between your answer and the evidence?
“The evidence shows that ______.”

16. September 2, 2016 Friday
I can…read and analyze a peers short answer response for accuracy
Do NOW: Study
Knowsy Quiz (10 minutes)
Trade and Grade
SAR Workshop
HOTS: What influence does criticism have on us as individuals? Think about it in both a positive and negative aspect. 

17. SAR Scoring Rubric Scoring Process Advanced= 4 points Proficient=3
Nearing Proficient= 2 points
Beginning steps= 1 point
Answer (1 point)
I did what the question asked me to do
I answered “all” parts of the question
My answer is correct and or makes sense
Cite (2 points)
I used detail/details from the story to support my answer
I used the correct number of details
All of my details came from the passage
End (1 point)
I wrote a well written, “ending “ sentence that sums up my thoughts.
No Score
My answer does not make sense
I did not make an attempt at all
My answer was difficult to follow or understand.

18. SAR Workshop Make sure your SAR from Thursday is complete.
Switch notebooks, clockwise.
Read the SAR and provide constructive feedback on how well the person responded, using the ACE strategy and answering the prompt (3-4 sentences).
Look at the rating sheet and how well the person responded using the ACE strategy, then provide them with the appropriate rating.

19. DEAR Expectations: Bring something to read- book or magazine
Read silently for 30 minutes- no trading
No sleeping, working on homework, or working on your binder.
No talking of any kind
Cell Phones etc: MUST FOLLOW TMS EXPECTATIONS! Must read a book on your phone. No surfing, shopping, texting, or using social media.