1. Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Essential question – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

2. Monday, August 22, 2011 English and PreAP English Agenda
Handout - Literary Terms Lesson #1 – due this Wednesday
Projects for the ceiling tiles of Literary Terms – DUE in one week)
Work on ceiling tiles today in class with partner and pick up Ceiling Tile Project Rubric

3. Monday, August 22, 2011 English and PreAP English Agenda
Begin work on our Literary terms project – creating the ceiling tiles with pictures and definitions included. Be sure the term is very prominent.
All tiles must be completed by measuring the exact size with an actual tile and cutting the edges to fit.
Your grade will be calculated based on your participation and final product. All students will enter contest with a partner but there will be only one for each term chosen for display on the actual ceiling.

4. Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Essential question – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

5. Tuesday, August 23, 2011 English and PreAP English Agenda
Library day - Be sure to have your PLANNER
Take STAR test and check out books when finished
Read your AR book  -- goals will be set by next Tuesday!

6. How do I set up my writer’s notebook?
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Essential questions – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?
How do I set up my writer’s notebook?

7. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 English and PreAP English Agenda
Review Literary Terms handout – grade together in class
SET UP Writer’s Notebooks – be sure you have post-it notes
Decorate the covers to your own liking – use whatever medium you choose to make it your own 
Class discussion of the following questions: What makes a good reader? What makes a good writer?

8. Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Essential questions – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

9. Thursday, August 25, 2011 English and PreAP English Agenda
Review Literary terms for test tomorrow!
Begin reading “The Sea Devil” in class
If you are absent from class today, be sure to obtain a copy of the story and read it on your own.
Study Literary Terms Lesson #1 – TEST TOMORROW
Continue working on Literary Terms Ceiling Tile – due Monday 

10. Friday, August 26th, 2011
Essential questions – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

11. Friday, August 26, 2011 English and PreAP English Agenda
Test today over Literary Terms – lesson #1
Read AR quietly when finished
Continue and/or Finish reading the short story “The Sea Devil” (as a class)
Reminder – Literary Terms Ceiling Tile DUE MONDAY, make sure you have the rubric and finish working with your partner in class on your presentation