1. April 22, 2013
Date
Analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings
Understand how language functions in different contexts
Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations
Learning Target
Intro Poetry of Music
Listen to “Photograph” by Nickelback
Annotate
Discussion
Agenda
None 
Homework

2. April 23, 2013
Date
Learning Target
NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS
PSAE Testing
Agenda
Homework

3. April 24, 2013
Date
Learning Target
NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS
PSAE Testing
Agenda
Homework

4. April 25, 2013
Date
Analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings
Understand how language functions in different contexts
Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations
Learning Target
Assign Summative Project (in lieu of final exam)
Close Read Activity
Agenda
Summative Project DUE – May 17
Homework

5. April 26, 2013
Date
Analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings
Understand how language functions in different contexts
Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations
Learning Target
Listen to songs about hometowns
Discuss
Complete “My Hometown” activity
Agenda
Summative Project DUE – May 17
“Hometown” poem DUE – Monday April 29
Homework