week one MONDAY Oct 13 2014 EQ

week one

MONDAY Oct. 13. 2014 EQ: How has ancient Chinese literature shaped the poetry/short stories we have in our own country today? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 Bellringer: Write a ½ page journal on life, love, or nature (10 min) Standard Week 5 Vocabulary Accomplice (n. ) An associate in wrong-doing Annihilate (v. ) To destroy absolutely Arbitrary (adj. ) Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle Brazen (adj. ) Marked by boldness, brash Catalyst (n. ) Something that starts a process or event Exodus (n. ) A going forth or departure from a place or country, especially of many people Facilitate (v. ) To make more easy Incorrigible (adj. ) Incapable of being corrected or reformed Latent (adj. ) Dormant, dull, boring, calm Militant (adj. ) Of a warlike or combative disposition or tendency Morose (adj. ) Gloomy Opaque (adj. ) Impervious to light; So obscure as to be unintelligible; light won’t shine through; blocks light Paramount (adj. ) Supreme in authority Prattle (n. ) Idle or meaningless chatter, babble; (v. ) To utter in simple or childish talk Rebut (v. ) To oppose by argument or a sufficient answer Reprimand (n. ) A severe, formal, or official rebuke or scolding; (v. ) To chide or scold for a fault Servitude (n. ) Slavery Slapdash (adj. ) Hasty and careless Stagnant (adj. ) Not moving or flowing, motionless Succumb (v. ) To cease to resist, submit, give in Vocab Quiz 5: 2 page journal entry “You are the last person on Earth. There is a knock on your door. ” Use all 20 words in correct context.

MONDAY Oct. 13. 2014 EQ: How has ancient Chinese literature shaped the poetry/short stories we have in our own country today? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 • Write down Week 5 vocabulary in “Mics. ” section of notebook • Asian Culture notes • Take notes on “The Book of Songs” pg. 278 • “I beg of you, Chung Tzu” (pg. 280) • “Thick Grow the Rush of Leaves” (pg. 281) answer questions at the bottom of 281 • Exit Ticket: on a post it answer this question: “What feelings are expressed in love poetry/ why is love so powerful? ” Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= Note-cards

10/14/14 USAtestprep #1: Reading for Information/Textual Evidence A

TUESDAY Oct. 14. 2014 EQ: What is science fiction/young adult fiction in literature; what makes it a specific genre. How can this relate to multiple cultures? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 SL. 9 -10. 4 Bellringer: USAtestprep question (Put in USAtestprep section) • • Finish notes for Asian culture 3 types of beings: Classify them and tell their differences. Define science fiction/ Dystopia vs. utopia. What is young adult fiction? Journal Entry: Write about a time in the future when people are forced to leave Earth and go to the moon. What is the cause for this change? How are they able to survive living on the moon. Marissa Meyer Website: What is a lunar, Cyborg, who is Cinder? What is the back-story to Cinder? Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= 1 Ant/1 syn Honors: @ 9: 15 students will go to ETPAC to watch Theater Class performance and answer performance questions

10/15/14 USAtestprep #2: Reading for Literature B

WEDNESDAY Oct. 15. 2014 EQ: How can we see a cross-over of Chinese culture in “Cinder” along with themes found in YA literature? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 RL. 9 -10. 2 SL. 9 -10. 1. A SL. 9 -10. 4 Bellringer: USAtestprep question (Put in USAtestprep section) • Short story of Cinderella from China—What does it mean, how does it differ from Mulan and the expectations of gender roles in Traditional Chinese family? Create a Venn Diagram or KWL chart on what you know about the fairytale Cinderella and what you now know about Yeh-Shen • “The River-Merchant’s Wife: A letter” pg. 286/ “Addressed Humorously to Tu Fu” pg. 288 Complete questions 1, 2, and 3 only on pg. 288 • Start Cinder: Chapter 1 -2 (read together) • • Book Numbers need to match #’s found on the desks with names on them. Students at each desk are responsible for the Cinder book on the desk. Give out Cinder Reading questions (due the day of the test) Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= 4 -Square

10/16/14 USAtestprep #3: Reading for Literature/ Word Meaning B

THURSDAY Oct. 16. 2014 If you were not here yesterday, you need to pick up a calendar and Cinder questions from the front table. USATESTPREP benchmark code= POGUCOYEKA When you are finished with the benchmark, you must complete ONE of the TWO options below: ¡ ¡ USAtestprep assignment (25 questions) (labeled as 10 -16 -14) print out final grade to printer 049 on the network Vocab review from vocab website (found on my webpage under “English II Links”; or google “sophomore vocab test” and it is the first link that comes up – Unit 5) If you finish the assignment early: l vocabulary homework (due on Friday) l Answering Cinder questions for part 1 and 2 Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= 20 sentences

FRIDAY Oct. 17. 2014 EQ: What are some important literacy strategies you can use to help in vocabulary quizzes—How can you elaborate on vocab skills seen in nonfiction text? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 RL. 9 -10. 2 RL. 9 -10. 6 1 st period: PLAN test administration sign up go to your AA teacher THERE IS NO TALKING. NO CELLPHONES/MUSIC DURING TEST. Standard: Vocabulary Quiz (50 questions) When you are done with your quiz, turn it in to the front table When finished with quiz: l Read Chapter 3 -5 of Cinder (pg. 30 -57) l Work on Cinder questions/homework that was not completed throughout the week (through chapter 5) l Homework for the week is due to basket by the end of the class period

week Two

MONDAY Oct. 2014 SPIRIT WEEK 2014/TACKY TWIN DAY EQ: How has ancient Chinese literature shaped the poetry/short stories we have in our own country today? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 RL. 9 -10. 2 RL. 9 -10. 6 Bellringer: Write a ½ page journal entry on… Honors Week 6 Vocabulary Standard Week 6 Vocabulary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Atone- make amends or reparation Bondage- the state of being a slave Credible- able to be believed; convincing. Defray- provide money to pay (a cost or expense). Diligent- having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties Doleful- expressing sorrow; mournful. Ghastly- causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre Hamper- a large basket with a lid used for laundry; to put an end to (closing one’s things) Hew- conform or adhere to Impoverished- make (a person or area) poor. Incessant- (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption Intricate- very complicated or detailed. Lucid- expressed clearly; easy to understand Posthumous- occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator Prim- stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper Sardonic- grimly mocking or cynical. Superfluous- unnecessary, esp. through being more than enough Supplant- supersede and replace. Taunt- a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone Tenacious- tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Accede- assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty. Brandish- wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement Comprise- consist of; be made up of. Deft- neatly skillful and quick in one's movements Destitute- without the basic necessities of life Explicit- stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt Extirpate- root out and destroy completely. Inopportune- occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time Ironic- convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meanin g Musty- having a stale, moldy, or damp smell. Officious- assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters Ominous- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; Pinnacle- a high, pointed piece of rock/ a high point Premeditated- think out or plan (an action) beforehand. Rampant- (esp. of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading unchecked Solace- comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness Stately- having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance Supple- bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

MONDAY Oct. 2014 EQ: How has ancient Chinese literature shaped the poetry/short stories we have in our own country today? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 RL. 9 -10. 2 RL. 9 -10. 6 • New Vocabulary (Week 6 for both honors and standard) • Answer comprehension questions together for Cinder • Haiku Information: Pg. 294 -295 of textbook What were the purposes of poetry in early Japanese society? • Haiku: pg. 300 -302 then complete questions pg. 302 1 -3 • Chapter 4 -5 in Cinder (pg. 37 -57/20 pages) Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= Notecards

TUESDAY 10/21/14 USAtestprep #4: Reading for Literature Cultural Experience A

TUESDAY Oct. 21. 2014 SPIRIT WEEK 2014/ COSTUME DAY/PEP RALLY SCHEDULE EQ: What is science fiction/young adult fiction in literature; what makes it a specific genre. How can this relate to multiple cultures? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 SL. 9 -10. 4 Bellringer: USAtestprep question (Put in USAtestprep section) • Journal entry after USAtestprep questions using 5 vocabulary words • ½ page: What qualities would you give a hero, and what qualities would you give a villain in a story? What makes a character go “bad? ” (10 minutes) • Go over Chp. 3 -5 questions for Cinder • Chapter 6 -7 Cinder (pg. 58 -78/17 pages)—Answer questions for homework • Create a character profile (Character in the middle, 5 flaws, 5 virtues, and 5 quotes) in class Five good qualities Character drawing Five bad qualities Five character interactions with other characters so far Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= 1 Ant/ 1 Syn

WEDESDAY Oct. 22. 2014 EQ: SPIRIT WEEK 2014/ SUPERHERO DAY ALL SOPHOMORES TAKE THE PLAN TEST TODAY FOR 1 st and 2 nd PERIOD 3 rd PERIOD WILL DO VOCABULARY REVIEW/ TAKE OPEN NOTES QUIZ Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= 4 -Square

THURSDAY 10/23/14 USAtestprep #5: Reading for Literature/ Cultural Evidence D

THURSDAY Oct. 23. 2014 SPIRIT WEEK 2014/ CLASS COLOR DAY/PEP RALLY SCHEDULE EQ: How has ancient Chinese literature shaped the modern text of Cinder that we see in Young Adult fiction? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 RL. 9 -10. 2 SL. 9 -10. 1. A SL. 9 -10. 4 Bellringer: USAtestprep question (Put in USAtestprep section) Answer questions for part 4 -7 (Honors part 3 -7) Quiz on Chapter 1 -5 up to this point Chp. 8 -9 in Cinder (pg. 76 -90/14 pages) Create 2 Haikus about Cinder up to this point of the novel on the notecard provided to you. Put your name on the back of this Haiku (Haiku information and form can be found on pg. 297) • If you finish assigments early, you can work on the vocabulary homework (due tomorrow!!) • • Due today: Character Profile (homework from Tuesday– Character drawing must be colored) Five good qualities Character drawing Five bad qualities Five character interactions with other characters so far Homework: Standard= 5 word castles Honors= 20 Sentences

FRIDAY Oct. 24. 2014 SPIRIT WEEK 2014/ GREEN & GOLD DAY /PEP RALLY SCHEDULE EQ: What are some important literacy strategies you can use to help in vocabulary quizzes— How can you elaborate on vocab skills seen in nonfiction text? CCSS: RL. 9 -10. 1 RL. 9 -10. 2 RL. 9 -10. 6 Bellringer: Look over vocabulary for first 10 minutes of class. Activity: Standard: Vocabulary Quiz 6 (50 questions) OMIT #15. The word NOT used in the word bank is “intricate” Vocab Quiz Extra Credit: Free-write using up to 10 words, 1 point each on the quiz sheet. You cannot do the free-write if you have already created vocabulary notecards. ¡ Honors: Vocab practice for most of class When finished (both classes) read Chapter 10 of Cinder (pg. 91 -96/5 pages) and answer questions up through part 10 of the novel Due Today: All word castles from the week for homework (s); Autobiography #6 due (h) Homework for all classes for Vocab due in basket Continuously work on reading questions for Cinder

week 3 • • Cinder Vocabulary/Vocabulary Review Literary Strategies USAtestprep: Central Ideas (48% on benchmark)

Monday 10/27 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Bellringer: Write down vocabulary/honors write journal entry Standard Week 7 Vocabulary Adieu- (n. ) A farewell or good-bye; (int. ) Used to express farewell or goodbye Advent- (n. ) The coming or arrival, as of any important change, event, state, or personage Apex- (n. ) The highest point, as of a mountain Assimilate- (v. ) To absorb into the prevailing culture; To absorb into the mind, learn Bogus- Counterfeit or fake; Not genuine Exorbitant- (adj. ) Exceeding all bounds; Unreasonably high or excessive Interim- (n. ) Time between acts or periods; (adj. ) Serving during a temporary interval of time Inundate- (v. ) To fill with an overflowing abundance, flood; To overwhelm Malign- (v. ) To speak evil of, especially to do so falsely and severely, to badmouth; (adj. ) Evil in disposition, nature, or intent Meander- (v. ) To wind and turn while proceeding in a course; To wander about Metropolis- (n. ) A chief city, either the capital or the largest or most important city of a state Momentous- (adj. ) Very significant Obstreperous- (adj. ) Noisily and stubbornly defiant; Boisterous Pensive- (adj. ) Deep in thought Perilous- (adj. ) Full of or involving danger; Dangerous Shoddy- (adj. ) Of poor quality or craft Sprightly- (adj. ) Full of spirit and vitality; In a lively, animated manner Surly- Grumpy, bad-tempered Tirade- (n. ) A long angry speech Vagrant- (n. ) A person who wanders about and has no permanent home or employment, a vagabond; (adj. ) Wandering or roaming from place to place, nomadic Honors: Journal entry using 10 words from lists 5/6 combined– You know that Cinder’s stepfather brought Cinder to New Beijing as a little girl, write a prequel story on how she came to live with the Lihn family (1 page)

EQ: What are the four major types of conflict we see in literature; what is an example of each conflict within Cinder? Monday 10/27 ¡ ¡ Vocabulary You need to get 4 colored markers/highlighters/colored pencils Go over Chapter 8 -10 Cinder questions Create origami fortune teller of 4 different conflicts l Man vs. man l Man vs. self l Man vs. nature l Man vs. society Level 1 Outside of fortune teller: Name all 4 types of conflicts Level 2: 2 examples for each from Cinder to complete Level 3: unfold the 2 nd level out: cite the page number and chapter number you can find Read chapter 11 -12 of Cinder (pg. 97 -115) Answer questions of chapter 11 -12 of Cinder Homework: Standard 5 word castles Honors: 10 words review

10/28 USAtestprep (RI. 9 -10. 2) Reading for Information Central Idea A

EQ: What is the main difference between a Haiku and a poem? Tuesday 10/28 ¡ ¡ Bellringer USAtestprep Question Add one literary strategy to the literary strategy chart Read Chp. 11 -14 (pg. 97 -128) Honors: Finish the “Incredibles” and compare/contrast to Cinder and Heros vs. Villains character traits T-Chart After Reading chapters of Cinder Textbook Work: 1. In note section of your notebook, take notes on the information provided in the “Quick Review” on the right side of page 303 in textbook. (Tanka, Haiku, Caesura, Kigo, imagery) 2. Read all poems (3) on page 298 -299 and answer all questions 1 -4 on page 299. 3. Label with the page numbers, your name, class period, and turn in to the basket by the end of class. Homework: Standard 5 word castles Honors: 10 words review

C 10/29 USAtestprep (RI. 9 -10. 2) Reading for Information Central Idea

EQ: How is science fiction becoming a reality in our society? In what ways do we see modern technology becoming more common and available? ¡ Wednesday 10/29 Bellringer USAtestprep Go over Chp. Up to 14 Cinder questions ¡ Technology in today’s society; Modern use of technology Marissa Meyer Website: What is a lunar, Cyborg, who is Cinder? What is the back-story to Cinder? Create one invention that our society needs to better the world. 1 FULL page. Use 5 -10 vocab words in this description. Answer the questions: What is your invention? How does it work? What/Who will it help? Who will have access to this invention? How does one make the invention? How did you discover it? What is it’s name? How much does it cost to make/buy? Honors: You will create a colored depiction on what your invention looks like. This needs to be stapled to the write up. ¡ Read Chp. 15 -16 Cinder (pg. 129 -142) 1. In note section of your notebook, take notes on the information provided in the “Quick Review” on the right side of page 303 in textbook. (Tanka, Haiku, Caesura, Kigo, imagery) 2. Read all poems (3) on page 298 -299 and answer all questions 1 -4 (all parts) on page 299. 3. Label with the page numbers, your name, class period, and turn in to the basket by the end of class. ¡

10/30 USAtestprep (RI. 9 -10. 2) Reading for Information Central Idea A

EQ: What literary strategies can we use to better understand the author’s purpose within the novel Cinder? Thursday 10/30 1. Library ¡ There is no talking, there is no music. You may not have your cell phones out. You may take the test an unlimited number of times to get a 70. You may do 2 ENGLISH II games; receive a 100 on both and I will add 10 points to your test score. ¡ 3. Vocab practice: Google “sophomore vocab quiz” and click on unit 5/6 ¡ DO NOT do the crossword or word search. Focus on sentences, antonyms, and synonyms, and definition practice. ¡ Honors: You can use the netbooks to write your autobiography PRINT TO PRINTER 073 Homework: Standard 5 word castles Honors: 10 words review ¡

EQ: How can a higher level of vocabulary help relate to the literary strategies previously discussed in class? How can vocabulary increase your comprehension of SAT knowledge and Cinder Friday 10/31 Activity: Pick up a blinder from the back desk Look over Vocab for 10 minutes Standard: Vocabulary Quiz 7 (50 questions) When finished read Chapter 15 and 16 of Cinder (starts on pg. 166) and answer questions up through part 19 of the novel ¡ Due Today: All word castles from the week for homework (s); Autobiography #7 due (h) Homework for all classes for Vocab due in basket Continuously work on reading questions for Cinder PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME TODAY!

week Four Cinder ¡ Literacy Strategies ¡ ACT Vocab (Week 8 for standard, Week 7 for Honors) ¡

Monday 11/3/14 Bellringer: Standard write down new vocabulary; Go over vocab homework directions for the week Honors: Look over vocabulary for 10 minutes BATHROOM PASS CHANGE: you must have your planner to leave my room. Write a pass in your planner to leave, I will sign off on this, then sign out on the board. No planner = no bathroom pass. Every student was given a planner from their AA teachers in the first week of school. You can buy a new planner in the front office for $5 if you do not have one. After you write down your vocabulary, We will go over new homework set up, questions through Chp. 16, and we will read Chp. 17 -19 of Cinder. Standard Vocab Week 8 1. Appreciable- Capable of being noticed by the senses or intellect 2. Autocratic- Having unlimited power or authority 3. Blanch- To cause to turn white or become pale 4. Blasphemy- An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs 5. Brawny Strong and muscular 6. Concerted- Planned or accomplished together; combined 7. Contend- To strive against difficulties; struggle 8. Humane- Characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion 9. Illustrious- Well known and very distinguished; eminent 10. Intolerable- Unbearable; Impossible to endure 11. Irreverent- Showing lack of due respect; Disrespectful 12. Laborious- Marked by or requiring long, hard work 13. Lithe- Easily bent; supple 14. Maltreat- To treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse 15. Ponder- To consider carefully, reflect on 16. Subversive A person who intends to overthrow or undermine; In opposition to a political system 17. Synthetic- An artificially made chemical compound or material; (adj. ) Not natural, prepared or made artificially 18. Temperate- Moderate in degree or quality; restrained 19. Venomous- Malicious, spiteful, and mean 20. Wily Cunning; artful; sly; crafty Standard vocab HW setup Monday: Notecards– due Tuesday in basket in first 5 minutes Tuesday: 1 antonym 1 synonym– due Wednesday in basket in first 5 minutes Wednesday: 4 Square– due Thursday in basket in first 5 minutes Thursday: 20 sentences– due Friday in first 5 minutes Extra credit will be a freewrite on the quiz using 10 words; 1 word= 1 point. Notecards will not be counted as extra credit. Honors: Look over vocab for 10 minutes. Take vocab test; when you are finished, copy down the vocab words on the board. Read Cinder chp. 17 -19

Honors: Look over vocab for 10 minutes. Take vocab test; when you are finished, copy down the vocab words on the board. Read Cinder chp. 17 -19 Honors week 7 words Honors Week 7 Words 1. Abhor- (v. ) To regard with loathing; hate 2. Amend- (v. ) To remove the faults or errors in; correct 3. Buffet- (n. ) A blow with the hand or fist; (v. ) To hit or beat, especially repeatedly 4. Chaos- (n. ) A condition of great disorder or confusion 5. Commodious- (adj. ) Spacious; roomy 6. Corrosive- (adj. ) That which causes gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration 7. Discern- (v. ) To detect with the senses, to see clearly 8. Extant- (adj. ) Still existing 9. Implicate- (v. ) To be related to; To involve in 10. Inter- (v. ) to place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; bury. 11. Martinet- (n. ) One who demands absolute adherence to forms and rules 12. Obviate- (v. ) To prevent by interception 13. Renegade- (n. ) Someone who deserts a cause or principle, an outlaw, a rebel; (adj. ) Having deserted a cause or principle 14. Reprehensible- (adj. ) Deserving blame or punishment 15. Somber-(adj. ) Gloomy, depressing and melancholy 16. Squalid- (adj. ) Having a dirty appearance 17. Turbulent- (adj. ) Violently agitated or disturbed; chaotic 18. Vociferous- (adj. ) Noisy and loud; Commanding attention 19. Voluminous- (adj. ) Having great size, fullness, or number 20. Waive- (v. ) To give up, especially temporarily, as a right or claim

Tuesday 11/4/14 Bellringer Language: Context Clues D

Tuesday 11/4/14 Bellringer: USAtestprep question BATHROOM PASS CHANGE: you must have your planner to leave my room. Write a pass in your planner to leave, then sign out on the board. No planner = no bathroom pass. Every student was given a planner from their AA teachers in the first week of school. You can buy a new planner in the front office for $5 if you do not have one. ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Turn in Monday Night vocab HW (notecards) into green basket. Your name needs to be on the front card USAtestprep bell-ringer (3 min) Add literacy Strategy to chart Get a bingo card from Moehrke (10 words for each bingo card)– Fill in one word per square. For each word also include a drawing to depict the definition. When finished, put in the basket with name on back. This will be handed back on Thursday for a review game. (finish end of chp. 19) Cinder Chp. 20 -22 Go over Cinder questions through Chp. 22 Grammar worksheet on Adjectives (print out, one page) Quiz on Cinder (10 questions) through chapter 22– If time. VOCAB HW Tonight: 1 Antonym/ 1 synonym for all 20 words Due tomorrow

Wednesday 11/5/14 Bellringer Language: Context Clues B

Wednesday 11/5/14 Bellringer: USAtestprep question BATHROOM PASS CHANGE: you must have your planner to leave my room. Write a pass in your planner to leave, then sign out on the board. No planner = no bathroom pass. Every student was given a planner from their AA teachers in the first week of school. You can buy a new planner in the front office for $5 if you do not have one. ¡ ¡ ¡ Turn in Tuesday Night vocab HW (1 ant/ 1 syn) into basket. Label correctly USAtestprep bell-ringer (3 min) Get a bingo card (10 words for each bingo card)– For each square, write all 20 words down in the empty boxes. This will be handed back on Thursday for a review game. Read/ Listen to Cinder Chp. 23 -25 of Cinder Go over Cinder questions through Chp. 25 Student Generated Questions & Journal entry about Cinder: “You are Queen Levana’s thamaturge. Write about a day in the life and what jobs you have been given to task on Earth. Are you evil? Nice? Do you use lunar glamour on those around you? ” Use 5 vocab words l You will turn in a paper of your journal entry and 2 questions answered into the box by the end of class today as a classwork assignment. VOCAB HW: 4 -Square Activity (Fold paper into 4 ths to complete this activity or organize it on own. Make sure each activity you complete is labeled) Due tomorrow

Thursday 11/6/14 Bellringer Language: Word Changes B

Thursday 11/6/14 Bellringer: USAtestprep question BATHROOM PASS CHANGE: you must have your planner to leave my room. Write a pass in your planner to leave, then sign out on the board. No planner = no bathroom pass. Every student was given a planner from their AA teachers in the first week of school. You can buy a new planner in the front office for $5 if you do not have one. ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Turn in Wednesday vocab HW (4 -square) into basket. Label correctly USAtestprep bell-ringer (3 min) Add literacy strategy to chart Cinder Chp. (25 ish) 26 -27 of Cinder Vocab bingo using b ingo cards made earlier in the week (2 games) USAtestprep benchmark assignment. Work with the person sitting next to you– ONLY the person sitting next to you; if you are by yourself, you will work by yourself. Grammar worksheet on verbs (in workbook, print out 1 page) VOCAB HW: Vocab sentences for all 20 words Due tomorrow

Friday 11/7/14 Bellringer: Vocab review for 10 minutes BATHROOM PASS CHANGE: you must have your planner to leave my room. Write a pass in your planner to leave, then sign out on the board. No planner = no bathroom pass. Every student was given a planner from their AA teachers in the first week of school. You can buy a new planner in the front office for $5 if you do not have one. ¡ ¡ ¡ Turn in Thursday vocab HW (20 sentences) into basket. Label correctly Look over vocab for 10 minutes Standard: Take vocab quiz #8. Label correctly. When you are finished, read chp. 29 -30 of Cinder Give vocab to standard and honors (week 9/week 8 respectively) Honors: Vocab review game l When finished with vocab review (as directed by teacher), Read chp. 29 -30 of Cinder. If you finish reading early, work on Cinder questions through 30. VOCAB HW: Vocab sentences for all 20 words Due tomorrow

week 5 Cinder ¡ Coach Book practice tests! ¡ USAtestprep ¡ Literacy Strategies ¡ Veteran’s Day! (Thank a Veteran this week!) ¡

Monday 11/10/14 Bellringer: Write down new vocabulary/ Should have been given vocabulary on Friday. Vocab can be found online under “forms. ” Due to the holiday, we will not be doing notecards this week, but instead 1 antonym, 1 synonym for MONDAY vocab homework, this will be due Wednesday morning, and Wednesday we will return to normal schedule with 4 -square. ¡ Today you will be completing the coach workbook practice test. This is set up MOST SIMILAR to your EOC. There is no talking, this is a test to be completed on scantron. (it will count as 2 quiz grades in the grade book). l l l ¡ ¡ ¡ Complete Assessment 1 Do not write in this book. No cellphones are allowed, no music, no talking. Scantron 1= Assessment 1 (number 1 -22) Number 23 and 24 on separate paper. Assessment 1 is from page 6 -30 The short answer questions will be completed on a separate sheet of paper and turned in to the basket with your name on it. When you are finished, read chp. 31 of Cinder and answer questions through chp. 31 Work on vocab homework for the week l There will be a quiz on Cinder through chp. 31 on Wednesday.

Wednesday 11/12/14 Bellringer D

Wednesday 11/12/14 Bellringer: USAtestprep question ¡ ¡ ¡ Turn in Monday night HW to basket (1 ant/1 syn) labeled correctly. USAtestprep question How to Write a character Analysis essay/Compare and Contrast essay notes: tomorrow you will be writing a character analysis essay for one of the main characters of Cinder (Cinder, Prince Kai, Queen Levana, Dr. Erland)— Read chp. 32 -33 of Cinder; Answer questions through 33 If you finish early, you can start working on brainstorming your Cinder Project: DUE DATE HAS BEEN MOVED TO NOVEMBER 24 TH! HW Tonight: 4 -square assignment Due tomorrow

Thursday 11/13/14 Bellringer Writing: Vivid Picture B

Thursday 11/13/14 Bellringer: USAtestprep question ¡ ¡ ¡ Turn in Wednesday night HW to basket (4 -Square) labeled correctly. USAtestprep question Read chp. 34 -35 of Cinder; Answer questions through 35 USAtestprep game/USAtest prep test (3 chances)--Honors: Work on IRP all day/Autobiographies/Vocab on netbooks HW Tonight: 20 sentences assignment Due tomorrow

Friday 11/14/14 Bellringer: look over vocabulary for first 10 minutes of class ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Turn in Thursday night HW (20 sentences) labeled correctly and put in the basket in the first 5 minutes Standard: Vocab quiz for week 9 When you are finished, read chp. 36 of Cinder Give out Cinder project assignment before the quiz Honors: Vocab review for the first 45 minutes of class Read chp. 36 for last 45 minutes of class and answer questions Honors: Create a Venn-diagram to compare and contrast Tanka and Haiku poems (pg. 298 -302 in textbook). You need 5 differences in both parts and 3 similarities. Make note of 1 writer of each poem type as well as 1 poem from the textbook for each poem

week 6 Vocab Quiz #9 and #10 ¡ Honors IRP due Tuesday ¡ USAtestprep questions each day ¡ Cinder Test Thursday ¡ Cinder questions due Thursday ¡ Vocab Test (h) 7/8 Friday ¡

Monday 11/17/14 1. 10 minutes to look over Vocabulary Words (1 st and 3 rd period) 2. After you are done with vocab, copy down week 10 vocab words 3. Read chp. 37 -38 of Cinder 4. Work on Cinder questions/Cinder project/Vocab homework (notecards) Standard Week 10 Vocabulary (Labeled as “Unit 9” on Vocabulary website) Honors: 45 min. read chp. 37 -38 & Cinder questions 45 min. grudgeball Auxiliary- (n. ) An individual or group that offers assistance or support, a helper; (adj. ) Offering assistance or support, helping Candid- (adj. ) Straightforward, honestly frank Cubicle- (n. ) A small compartment, as for work or study Drudgery- (n. ) Hard and constant work in any menial or dull occupation Envoy- (n. ) A representative of a government who is sent on a special diplomatic mission Escalate- (v. ) To increase, enlarge, or intensify Expedient- (n. ) Something that is a means to an end; (adj. ) Contributing to personal advantage, beneficial Feign- (v. ) To give a false appearance of; To make up, fabricate Flair- (n. ) A natural talent or aptitude; a knack Grievous- (adj. ) Causing sorrow; Serious Heterogeneous- (adj. ) Consisting of dissimilar elements; Assorted Horde- (n. ) A gathered multitude of human beings; A crowd Impel- (v. ) To drive or urge forward Incredulous- (adj. ) Skeptical; Expressive of disbelief Inscribe- (v. ) To enter in a book, or on a list, roll, or document, by writing Monologue- (n. ) A story or drama told or performed by one person; A long speech Prognosis- (n. ) A prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease Rasping- (n. ) A harsh, grating sound; (adj. ) Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound Repugnant- (adj. ) Offensive to taste and feeling Scuttle- (v. ) To run hastily; To dash CINDER PROJECT (STANDARD) DUE MONDAY!!!

Tuesday USAtestprep question: Cite Evidence C

Tuesday 11/18/14 1. USAtestprep question 2. 20 min. Cinder questions 3. Amnesty Day (Homework and Classwork only) You can only work on homework or classwork assignments 2. All work completed in class must be turned in by the end of class to earn full credit 3. If you are still failing after today (Amnesty Day) a progress will be sent home in the mail 4. Review Cinder questions and the Cinder book if you finish early. 1. Those who do not have any work to do can opt to work on their Cinder project 2. Honors with no work can opt to work on reading for IRP #3; Choosing a book for IRP #3 or doing vocab review 1. HW tonight (s): 1 antonym/ 1 synonym Due today(s): notecards CINDER PROJECT (STANDARD) DUE MONDAY!!!

Wednesday USAtestprep question: Cite Evidence A

Wednesday 11/19/14 1. USAtestprep question 2. Finish going over Cinder questions 3. Grudgeball/Discussion/Jeopardy for all classes Finish going over Cinder questions for all chapters (this will be just my talking while writing/not discussion like last time. ) 2. Grudgeball review or Jeopardy review (you decide) 3. Discussion question as exit ticket out of classroom at the end of class 4. Cinder test will be 60 questions multiple choice, 4 short answers (attempting to make it an online test on netbooks) 1. HW tonight (s): 4 -Square 6. Due today(s): 1 antonym/ 1 synonym CINDER PROJECT (STANDARD) DUE MONDAY!!! 5.

Thursday USAtestprep question: Cite Evidence B

Thursday 11/20/14 1. USAtestprep question CINDER TEST!! 2. After you are done with the Cinder test, you will choose a chapter out of the bucket. Each student will have a different chapter. 3. You must create a comic strip of the chapter showing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Character interaction Setting Dialogue/Action bubbles Important plot points Some chapters may have more panels than others 1 student will have the front cover– this should be detailed and not look like the original book cover Turn in your Cinder questions. This is a test grade. HW tonight (s): 20 Sentences Due today(s): 4 -Square CINDER PROJECT (STANDARD) DUE MONDAY!!!

Friday 11/21/14 1. USAtestprep question 1. 2. Vocab Quiz #10 for Standard Vocab Test 7/8 for Honors When you are done with your quiz, standard: pick up slides on how to write a compare/contrast essay from the back table. You will be using this next week when we view Bicentennial Man. You can also work on your Cinder project (DUE MONDAY!) Honors: You can work on reading for your IRP #3 Due Today(s): 20 Sentences/ Cinder comic strip (h) Autobiography #10 is due/ Cinder comic strip CINDER PROJECT (STANDARD) DUE MONDAY!!!