1. Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 Objective: Library
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time
- IR : Use print and electronic resources independently to locate information
- R : Read for a substantial amount of time daily, including assigned and self-selected materials at independent and instructional levels

2. Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 English/Pre AP Agenda
Library Day - AR Deadline—December 13th
WN: Today is Veterans Day. Take some time to write about the men and women who have defended the United States of America. Why should we appreciate all of the great work they do and sacrifices they make?
Be sure to write at least ½ a page in your WN!!!

3. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013
Objective: Finish discussion of The Raven and identify poetic elements.
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time
-OV.1.8.6: Contribute appropriately to class discussion
-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
R.9.8.5: Generate and define questions related to universal themes to interpret meaning
R : Use literary elements and historical context to infer author’s intent

4. Identify Elements of Poetry Using The Interactive Raven Website
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013
English/Pre AP Agenda
WN: Tell this story: We finally made it to the island! Our very own island! It looked beautiful above the waves of fog. Why would the man sell us this majestic place for only five dollars?
Finish Discussion Of The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe and Complete Study Guide
Identify Elements of Poetry Using The Interactive Raven Website
Reminder: Wear shoes with laces tomorrow!!!
Watch The Raven: The Simpsons Version If Time Allows!

5. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013
Objective: Complete a Pre Activity to “Raymond’s Run,” Introduction to Toni Cade Bambara, Begin reading and discussing “Raymond’s Run”
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time
-OV.1.8.6: Contribute appropriately to class discussion
-OV.2.8.2: Establish purpose for listening
-OV.2.8.3: Listen attentively to summarize
-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
-OV.1.8.5: Use correct pronunciation and inflection/modulation to communicate ideas and information

6. Introduction to Toni Cade Bambara
Wednesday Nov. 13, 2013
English/Pre AP Agenda
WN: Complete Pre Activity to “Raymond’s Run”
Introduction to Toni Cade Bambara
Begin reading “Raymond’ s Run”
(pg. 15 of your textbook)
Complete study guide AS you read!!

7. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013
Objective: Finish Reading and Discussing “Raymond’s Run”
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time
-OV.1.8.6: Contribute appropriately to class discussion
-OV.2.8.2: Establish purpose for listening
-OV.2.8.3: Listen attentively to summarize
-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
-OV.1.8.5: Use correct pronunciation and inflection/modulation to communicate ideas and information

8. Finish reading and discussing “Raymond’s Run”
Thursday Nov. 14, 2013
English/Pre AP Agenda
WN: Identify a list of adults you find are your greatest supporters and tell why.
Finish reading and discussing “Raymond’s Run”
Essential Questions?
How do our personal experiences shape the way we view ourselves? How do the people, places, and events of your life impact your life experiences?
Complete Study Guide

9. Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 Objective: Identifying Allusions
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a sustained period of time
-OV.1.8.6: Contribute appropriately to class discussion
-OV.2.8.2: Establish purpose for listening
-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 -

10. Complete Allusion Worksheet
Friday Nov. 15, 2013
English/Pre AP Agenda
WN: You are the principal of the school. What rule are you going to implement or delete? Why?
Identifying Allusions from “Raymond’s Run”
Essential Questions?
How is a text understood differently when taking into account an allusion within that text? How do writers use allusions to carry on a “conversation” between each other?
Complete Allusion Worksheet
Finish reading and discussing “Raymond’s Run” if necessary