1. JANUARY 12 Warm up: CAREFULLY re-read your essay and make corrections. Delete DEAD words and “spice it up” with precise vocabulary. Check your verb/noun compatibility. Lesson: Literature Book – Writing Process pp 553-556. REVISING your essay. Homework: Re-Write your essay. Skip every other line.

2. JANUARY 11 Warm-up: Review of Class Rules Lesson: Share with a neighbor for 5 minutes about your break. Then switch and they share with you. Writing format review Paragraphs Sentences Write a 3 Paragraph essay about your break Homework: Finish your essay

3. DEC 17TH Spelling Test Compare & Contrast in notebooks

4. DECEMBER 16 Warm-up: Spelling Worksheet pg 2 Lesson: Compare and contrast

5. DEC 15 Warm-up: Spelling Worksheet 1 st page Be sure you finished definitions and pages 62 – 65 in your spelling book first! Accelerated Reader test for The Outsiders or any other AR book you read this semester STAR reading test if you did not finish it Make up work OR Compare/Contrast for video/book The Outsiders

6. DEC 14 Warm-up: Spelling pg 65 (all) STAR reading test (if not finished) AR test for The Outsiders Make-up work OR Compare and contrast Outsiders video and book

7. DEC 11 Warm-up: Spelling Definitions FIRST & pg 64 # 1 – 20 Lesson: Compare and Contrast writing on page 31 of your notebook comparing the video & book: Outsiders Homework: Spelling Homework DUE: December 17 th Spelling Test unit 10 – Dec 17th

8. DEC 14 Warm-up: STAR reading TEST & Outsiders AR TEST Lesson: Compare and Contrast: The Outsiders in your notebook pg 31

9. DEC 8TH Warm-up: Spelling Unit 10; pg 62 #1-20 (or finish Outsiders Test) Lesson: Google Docs/ Google Classroom Classroom CODES 1 st Per: a3rtrso 2 nd Per: hdbx2z 7 th Per: z4h4nc4

10. DEC 9 TH Warm-up: Spelling pg 63 # 1 – 20 Continue writing your plot summary for The Outsiders in Google Docs. Paragraph 1 – Introduction & Exposition Paragraph 2 – Complications Paragraph 3 – Climax & Resolution with a conclusion. The conclusion should be your thoughts about the book. You have all you need in your notebook!

11. DEC 3 RD Socratic Seminar all period Dec 4 th : Storyboardthat.com – create a 3 slide storyboard for Outsiders Darry, Ponyboy and Johnny. Include 1 textable for each slide. Dec 7 th : TEST on The Outsiders AND print the Unit 10 Spelling Words on lined paper.

12. DEC 2 ND Warm up: Reflective journal entry on page 19 of your notebook: What do you think of the book The Outsiders? What is your least favorite part and what is your most favorite part? Lesson: Glue Level 1 Socratic Seminar Questions on page 26 of your notebook (answer on page 27), Glue Level 2 & 3 questions on page 28 and answer on page 29.

13. DEC 1 Warm-up: Complete answers for the warm-up questions on page 20 of your notebook Complete answers for the Listen and Read on the back of the warm up questions Complete your Plot Diagram (pg 24 of your notebook)– add complications (7 total), climax and resolution as necessary Begin writing a Plot Summary on page 25 of your notebook

14. NOV 30 Warm-up: 1 complete paragraph: What I am thankful for (and why) Read silently Notebooks: pages 24 & 25 Discussion on THEME(s) Book highlights

15. NOV 20 Read Silently Plot Diagram Puzzles

16. NOV 19 Warm-up: Quiz on Chapters 1 – 6 of The Outsiders Lesson: Plot developments for the novel (notebook) H/W Read Chapter 7 – possible Socratic Seminar tomorrow – please be prepared by being caught up on all of the reading

17. NOV 18 Warm-up: Character chart using adjectives + begin reading the next chapter. Lesson: Plot summary – Notebook page 25 H/W: Read chapter 6

18. NOV 17 Warm up: warm up question #3 and continue working on characterization on page 20 of your notebook. Begin reading your homework~ Chapter 5 Today we will look at the back of the character chart and identify characteristics of the groups involved.

19. NOV 16 Warm-up: Notebooks – Warm up question #2 (#1 also if you did not finish it). Write complete couched answers. Answer them on page 21 of your notebook. Answer # 1 of the Listen and Read questions. Answer this on page 21 of your notebook Characterization chart – notebook pg 22 Describe each character you can with at least ONE adjective each. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson175/traits.pdf

20. NOV 13 Warm up: Spelling Test Lesson: Characterization and plot notes for The Outsiders Schedule for reading The Outsiders put in your binder.

21. NOV 13 # 2 Notebook: Page 20: Glue Warm up questions sideways on page then fold under. ONLY put glue ACROSS THE TOP of the back of the paper. DO NOT AFFIX the back of the paper – you need it! Page 22 of your notebook: Character w/s same as above

22. NOV 12 Warm-up: 10 minutes Spelling page 58 # 1 – 12 Finish definitions if necessary Pg 58 # 13 – 20 (extra credit) Lesson: Outsiders by SE Hinton Library to receive novel

23. NOV 10 Per 1 – Enrichment – Spelling worksheets (2) Per 2 & 7 – Testing in computer lab

24. NOV 9 – YOU NEED NOTEBOOKS Warm-up: Spelling page 57 #1 - 16 How to behave to/from/in library Library Read silently – your AR book or take an AR test in the library Lesson: SCOPE

25. NOV 6 Performance Assessment Prep Technology in the classroom small group brainstorm Share out - Wave Small group thoughts Share out - Board

26. NOV 5 Warm-up: Finish Test if necessary (20 minutes) Read silently – your AR book or whatever is under your desk Lesson: SCOPE

27. NOV 4 Unit test today: Plot, Characterization, Theme 2 answer sheets “Scantron” for #1 - 14 and 19 - 30 White sheet for #15 - 18 and 31 You have all period + some of tomorrow if necessary When you finish read silently – your AR book or whatever is under your desk

28. NOV 3 Warm up: Spelling definitions Lesson: SCOPE Oct pg 4 “The Evil Swirling Darkness”

29. NOV 2 Warm up: Spelling Unit 9 pg 56 – Write your words! Homework due on Nov 13 Spelling Test – Nov 13 –put in your planner Notebooks and Quiz – open note quiz to prepare for Wednesday’s test. The test is on PLOT and THEME and “Monsters”

30. OCTOBER 29 Warm-up: page 89 Writing - Follow instructions in the book. 2 paragraphs, minimum of 7 sentences each. Complete sentences with proper grammar, punctuation and format. Lesson: Answer questions on page 88 Homework: Finish all questions on pg 88

31. OCTOBER 28 Warm-up: Literature book pg 90-93 Vocabulary Development # 1- 5, & Cell Phone Manual reading and test Lesson: Finish reading the play and complete all question on pg 88 Homework: finish all questions on pg 88

32. OCTOBER 27 Warm-up: Literature Book pg 79 Vocabulary Development Act One – read the top and complete the practice #1-5 Lesson: Read Act 2 pp 80 – 86 http://www.hulu.com/watch/440892

33. OCTOBER 26 NO spelling this week! Mon Warm-up: Re-read “Monsters…” pg 71-76 Lesson – complete reading Act 1 Indirect Characterization chart – Goodman Questions pg 78 HOMEWORK: Finish all questions on page 78

34. OCT 23 Turn in homework and warm ups SEPARATELY 5 minute review for the spelling test Spelling Unit 8 Test AR test/ silent reading ONLY for those who have FINISHED an AR book Complete log, take laptop, take test

35. OCT 22 Warm up: Spelling Book- pg 53 – top Page 54 #1-10 Lesson – finish reading ACT 1 of “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” and answer questions at the end. HOMEWORK: Study for your spelling test which is tomorrow. http://www.hulu.com/watch/440892

36. OCT 21 Warm-Up: Spelling pg 52 #1-20 Read “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” Act 1 by Rod Serling pp70-77 Assign parts for students Complete “character” worksheet Answer Questions on page 78 Vocabulary Development page 79 Read Act 2 of “Monsters” Answer questions on page 88 Complete worksheet – plot/theme

37. OCT 20 Warm Up: Spelling Book pg 51 #1-14 Get out your plot worksheet and put your name on it. I am coming around to √ them Lesson: Discuss Plot worksheet Notes (pg 15 of notebook) on Characterization (video) Lit bk pg Assign parts for “Monsters” (pg 70) Begin reading “Monsters”

38. OCTOBER 19 Warm-up: Literature Book pg 66 Grammar Mini-Lesson READ the page and then complete the practice. RE-WRITE the whole paragraph making sure that all subjects and verbs agree according to the information given at the top of the page Lesson: Read pp 67-68 Write the Vocabulary words and their definitions in your notebooks on page 15

39. OCT 14 Counselor Chats A – L – Ms. Donahue – G3 M – Z – Mrs. McIntyre – H3 You will SILENTLY line up at the door (M – Z in front) Walk single file and proceed quietly

40. OCT 16 Warm-up: Spelling page 50 #1-20 1 through 6 Find the 6 BASE words which end in silent E 7 – 11 Find the 5 words with a SUFFIX “ment” 12 – 16 Find the 5 words with “ness” 17-18 Find both“ous” SUFFIX 19-20 Find the last 2 with “age” or “ing” Lesson: Complete the worksheet for “User Friendly” and answer questions on pg 196 HOMEWORK: Study spelling words – Quiz Monday

41. OCT 15 Warm-up: LIBRARY for AR books Lesson: Read pp 185 – 195 “User Friendly” by T. Ernesto Bethancourt Lesson: Complete Plot and Theme worksheet (both sides) for “User Friendly If time – answer questions on page 196

42. OCT 13 Warm-up: Spelling Definitions Words are on page 50 Lesson: Theme – finish page 168 #2-7 Page 169 – Vocabulary Development

43. OCT 12 WARM-UP: Spelling Unit 8 (pg 50) Write the words on the blue paper and put it in your binders Lesson: Notebooks page 11 Literature books page 160 Theme continued

44. OCTOBER 9 Spelling Test Worksheet with magazine

45. OCTOBER 8 Warm-up: Read “The Golden Lie” and “Those Winter Sundays” in SCOPE Pages 25 – 29 Lesson: Theme Worksheet Literature Book pages 160 - 179

46. OCTOBER 6 Warm-up: Spelling Unit 7 Write the spelling words with prefixes Lesson: Finish Plot Summary and begin THEME Lit book pg 747, 158 Notebooks pg 9

47. OCTOBER 7 Warm up: Spelling book page 47 Lesson: Theme

48. OCTOBER 5 WARM-UP: Spelling Books page 45 # 1 – 20 Lesson: To write a TWO paragraph PLOT SUMMARY for Shrek. Use your notes.

49. OCTOBER 2 STUDY your spelling words – Unit 7 pg 44 Spelling QUIZ Plot review Plot summary

50. OCTOBER 1 Spelling/ Vocabulary – get out your papers please – I need to see your definitions (x-credit opportunity) Plot Review Practice Library – AR (Accelerated Reader) Read 2 books every 6 weeks – minimum for extra credit points

51. SEPTEMBER 30 Warm up: Spelling Definitions – use the spelling dictionary in the back of your spelling book. Lesson: Plot summary continued

52. SEPTEMBER 29 Warm up: Spelling Definitions – use the spelling dictionary in the back of your spelling book. Lesson: Plot summary continued

53. SEPTEMBER 28 Warm up: Get out a piece of lined paper Put a VMS header on it Label it: Spelling Unit 7 Draw a column line for Cornell style Print neatly each spelling word from page 44

54. SEPTEMBER 24 Warm-up: Complete BOTH SIDES of the Central Ideas Worksheet. Lesson: Prepare for tomorrow’s spelling test. Spelling Book 34 – 36 (bonus p37)

55. SEPTEMBER 23RD Finish your summary of the article, “Why Are Your Clothes So Cheap?” This is a 3 paragraph essay. The 2 nd paragraph must include 3 quotes from the article. For the last paragraph please write 5 sentences telling what you think about the article. SCOPE Central Idea worksheet with “Why Are Your Clothes So Cheap?”

56. SEPTEMBER 22 Get out your lined paper with your paragraphs on it and a pencil. Clear your desk of everything except your essay, pencil and test. Declarations Finish your 3 paragraph RESPONSE TO LITERATURE – SUMMARY for the article, “Why Are Your Clothes So Cheap?” TEST!

57. SEPTEMBER 21 Preview: SCOPE magazine: pp 4 - 10 Read (or re-read) Article Practice writing using parenthetical citations and a thesis statement Write a 3 paragraph Response to Literature. Be sure you have a thesis statement. Use parenthetical citations.

58. WHY ARE YOUR CLOTHES SO CHEAP? 1) Choose your side Garment workers in other countries are being treated unfairly so we can buy cheap clothes OR Garment workers don’t have to take the jobs which treat them unfairly so it doesn’t matter.

59. THURSDAY, SEPT 17/18, 2015 Silently Read “7 th Grade” by Gary Soto Golden rule of Reading – “If you’ve read it once… You’ve Barely Read It!” Read it AGAIN. Plot notes from “7 th Grade”

60. SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 GET YOUR NOTEBOOKS AS YOU COME IN Warm up: Spelling Book page 33 #1-14 Declarations Finish notes on page 5 of notebook Practice information from the notes Reading: 7 th Grade by Gary Soto

61. SEPT 15, 2015 Warm-up: Look up definitions for each of your spelling words – you can find them in the back of the spelling book. Write them next to the words on the paper from yesterday. Lesson: Finalize notes on different types of writing.

62. SEPT 15, 2015 GET YOUR NOTEBOOKS AS YOU COME IN Spelling unit 5, pg. 32 – ON BINDER PAPER - Put a VMS header on your paper – label it SPELLING 9/24 and write all 20 spelling words from pg 32  Finish NOTES

63. SEPT 11, 2015 WARM-UP: Spelling test both sides (NO talking) Lesson: Notes on lined paper If you did not finish your STAR test you will finish it today Shut down computers before you leave

64. SEPT 10AGENDA Positive Declarations WARM-UP: Mental Muscle Workout AKA: Quiz 1. What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction? 2. What is the difference between a main idea and a claim 3. What are the THREE types of writing we put in our notes yesterday 4. – 10 Spelling words STAR TEST – 7 th period (notes Per 1, 2)