Weekly Schedule/Lesson Plans
Green High School
Mr. Froelich (2012-2013 Year)
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Students should refer to the schedule posted on
the board in the classroom for the most up-to-date schedule.
WEEK OF AUGUST 20-24, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
8-20-12
Tuesday
8-21-12
Wednesday
8-22-12
Thursday
8-23-12
Friday
8-24-12
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
No School
No School
No School
No School
No School
No School
Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation
Introduce course/discuss syllabus
& expectations
Introduce course/discuss syllabus
& expectations
Introduce course/discuss syllabus
& expectations
Continue course introduction
Continue course introduction
Ice breakers/interviews
Continue course introduction
Discuss senior portfolio
requirements.
Course: Language Arts 12B
Unit: Anglo-Saxon/Middle Ages
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Expected Duration: 24-26 days
Reading Literature:
1-3; 5-6; 9 (for British literature)
Reading Informational Text:
n/a
Writing:
1, 4, 7, 9 & 10
Speaking & Listening:
1, 4 & 6
Language:
1 thru 6
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will focus on the chronological study of literature during the Anglo-Saxon and Middle Ages
periods. Key selections to be studied will include: Beowulf, Anglo-Saxon poetry, The Canterbury Tales, Middle Ages
ballads, the Arthurian Legend (including: Sir Gawain & the Green Knight, Le Morte d’Arthur and the film, First Knight)
and Everyman.
Course: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Unit: Developing & Writing the Speech
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Expected Duration: 22-24 days
Reading Literature:
n/a
Reading Informational Text:
1, 2, 5, 6
Writing:
2 thru 6
Speaking & Listening:
2; 4-6
Language:
1, 2, 3 & 6
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will focus on the communication process, as well as developing (speech types, topic
selection, research) and writing (speech structure & format, outlining) of the speech. Students will deliver a speech of
introduction and a multi-media speech as part of this unit.
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Course: Sports in Literature
Unit: Professional Football
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Expected Duration: 29-31 Days
Reading Literature:
2, 4 & 6
Reading Informational Text:
1, 3, 4, 7, 10
Writing:
1-2; 4-5; 7-8
Speaking & Listening:
1; 4-5
Language:
1 thru 3
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will explore the history of American football (with an emphasis on professional football) as
well as some of the significant figures and events in the development of the sport. Students will read a variety of
literary selections relating to football, will complete mini-research project about the Pro Football Hall of Fame and will
explore a time period in the history of the sport and report their findings in a Power Point presentation.
WEEK OF AUGUST 27-31, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Distribute textbooks/preview
Monday
8-27-12
HW: read through and preview
Anglo-Saxon unit introduction
(textbook)
Anglo-Saxon unit introduction (PP)
Tuesday
8-28-12
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Ice breakers & interviews
continued
Assign & introduce Speech of
Introduction
Sports in Literature
Introduce & discuss History of
Football assignment (small group
assignment)
DUE: August 31, 2012
Football assignment research &
work (in class)
Discuss/in-class written response
Brainstorm topics/ideas
Wednesday
8-29-12
Thursday
8-30-12
Friday
8-31-12
Introduce Senior Portfolio
assignment #1-due next Tuesday
Begin reading Beowulf as a class
Continue reading Beowulf
HW: Finish reading Beowulf if
necessary. Assessment tomorrow.
Beowulf assessment (Small group
quiz)
Speeches begin: September 5th
Developing the Speech
(notes)
Football assignment research &
work (in class)
Developing the Speech
(notes)
Groups to submit progress
report/conference with teacher
Football assignment research &
work.
Related assignments/activities
View & critique sample speeches.
Final work on football research
assignments – presentations begin
next Tuesday
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
9-3-12
Tuesday
9-4-12
Sports in Literature
No School-Labor Day
No School-Labor Day
No School-Labor Day
Senior Portfolio “My Journey”
presentations/speeches
Speech Workshop: Students to
pair up with a classmate & share
their outline & outline of speech;
get feedback from partner.
Begin presenting History of
Professional Football
presentations (PP)
HW: Read The Seafarer, Wife’s
Lament & The Wanderer. Written
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Public Speaking
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Analysis of assignment when
Wednesday
9-5-12
response (selection questions) due
tomorrow.
Senior Portfolio “My Journey”
presentations/speeches
HW: Students are to write a riddle
of their own for tomorrow & be
prepared to share the riddle with
the class.
Vocabulary quiz-Unit #1
Friday
9-7-12
completed.
Finish presentations if necessary.
Ghost of the Gridiron (short story).
Read & discuss.
Read & discuss Anglo-Saxon
riddles as a class.
Thursday
9-6-12
HW: Final draft of Speeches of
Introduction due tomorrow.
Speeches of Introduction
Read/share riddles
Speeches of Introduction
Finish Speeches of Introduction?
-Self assessment due from each
student next Monday.
HW: Written response to story
(theme)
View & discuss selected Hall of
Fame induction speeches.
Box score in-class writing
assignment. Share responses with
class.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10-14, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
Monday
9-10-12
Tuesday
9-11-12
Finish My Journey speeches from
last week
Supporting the Speech (notes)
Pro Football Hall of Fame mini
research assignment (groups).
The Canterbury Tales
-Small group analysis of
Character(s)
Finish notes from yesterday.
Wednesday
9-12-12
Continue The Canterbury Tales
small group work
Related activities/reinforcement
exercises.
Impromptu speeches
-Peer comment & evaluation
Watch “The Greatest” video
highlighting Hall of Famers and
their careers.
Thursday
9-13-12
The Canterbury Tales group
presentations/discussion
Finish impromptu speeches if
necessary.
Final Canterbury Tales
assessment/in-class writing
Assign & discuss multimedia
speeches
-Brainstorm topics/ideas
View/read and critique sample
speeches.
Friday
9-14-12
Watch “The Greatest” video
highlighting Hall of Famers and
their careers.
Joe Horrigan-Pro Football Hall of
Fame guest speaker
In-class reading: “Medora Goes to
the Game” short story.
-Analysis of theme/characters
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-21, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
9-17-12
Guidance department presents to
seniors (Room 128)
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Using Power Point (notes)
Sports in Literature
Begin watching Remember the
Titans.
Homework: Research & brief
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Vocabulary Quiz-Unit #2
Tuesday
9-18-12
Wednesday
9-19-12
Thursday
9-20-12
Friday
9-21-12
Begin King Arthur biography video
after vocabulary quiz
Finish King Arthur video/discussion
Read/discuss/analysis
-Le Morte d’Arthur
-Gir Gawain & the Green Knight
(Finish as homework if necessary)
SRI Testing (First administration)
Library-research for multimedia
speech.
writing response to the integration
of blacks into football (handout)
Remember the Titans
Library-research for multimedia
speech.
Remember the Titans
Library-research for multimedia
speech.
Finish Remember the Titans?
Written response to the film
Library-research for multimedia
speech.
Chris Gumpp from Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Festival to speak to
class.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24-28, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
9-24-12
Tuesday
9-25-12
Wednesday
9-26-12
Thursday
9-27-12
Sports in Literature
First Knight film
Multimedia speech-pair & share
workshop
In-class box score writing
assignment (from football game)
First Knight film
Multimedia speeches
-Written teacher critique
-Peer comment
Assign & discuss Hall of Fame
nomination speech assignment.
Finish First Knight film
Film response if we finish film.
Film response (if needed)
IF film is finished: TBA
Vocabulary quiz-unit #3
Friday
9-28-12
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
HW: Read Everyman excerpts for
Monday
Multimedia speeches
-Written teacher critique
-Peer comment
Multimedia speeches
-Written teacher critique
-Peer comment
Students to select subjects for
writing assignment
LRC: research for Hall of Fame
nomination speech
-Progress check/conference
LRC: research for Hall of Fame
nomination speech
-Progress check/conference
Writing the introduction and
conclusion
HW: Write two intros/conclusions
for tomorrow
Read/discuss introductions and
conclusions from last night’s
homework.
LRC: research for Hall of Fame
nomination speech
-Progress check/conference
Course: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Unit: Building & Writing the Speech
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Expected Duration: 27-31 Days
Reading Literature:
n/a
Reading Informational Text:
1-3, 5, 9
Writing:
2 (a-f), 3 (a-e), 4-6
Speaking & Listening:
1 thru 6
Language:
1-2; 4-5
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will build on the skills learned from the last unit and will move into the areas of building
(introduction & conclusion writing, transitions and sentence structure) and writing (using language effectively) the
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speech. Students will view and critique a number of sample speeches. A persuasive speech and a speech to entertain
are required during this unit. Additionally, students will deliver at least one impromptu speech.
WEEK OF OCTBER 1-5, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Discuss Everyman
Monday
10-1-12
Rules for Capitalization & Using
Numbers in writing
HW: Capitalization worksheet due
Wednesday
Wednesday
10-3-12
Friday
10-5-12
Sports in Literature
View and critique sample speeches
(Hall of Fame induction speeches).
Hall of Fame nomination speeches
-Written teacher response
-Peer comments
Discuss student reactions
Notes: Building the Speech
Tuesday
10-2-12
Thursday
10-4-12
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Briefly go over some sample
exercises from capitalization
worksheet
Sentence combining
HW: Sentence combining writing
assignment due tomorrow
Small groups:
Notes: Building the Speech
Preview material on persuasive
speaking (textbook)
Read, discuss and respond to: The
Seafarer, The Wanderer, Wife’s
Lament (Anglo-Saxon poetry)
Guest presentation: Malia Miller
Brainstorm possible persuasive
speech topics
Assign & discuss persuasive speech
Writing the college application
essay (for portfolio #2 assignment)
Distribute sample outline and
bibliography/discuss
Hall of Fame nomination speeches
-Written teacher response
-Peer comments
Hall of Fame nomination speeches
-Written teacher response
-Peer comments
Begin watching The Blindside film
Continue The Blindside
Course: Sports in Literature
Unit: Basketball
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Expected Duration: 22-24 Days
Reading Literature:
3-6, 10
Reading Informational Text:
1-2, 4, 6-8
Writing:
3 (a-e), 4-5, 7
Speaking & Listening:
1 (a-d), 3-4
Language:
1-5
UNIT OVERVIEW: The unit will focus on the history and development of professional basketball. As a requirement for
this unit, students will read various literary selections (fiction and non-fiction) related to the game of basketball as
well as complete two small-group assignments: (1) plan and present an ultimate basketball vacation (research and
technology) and write a script for a mock interview with a basketball legend.
WEEK OF OCTBER 8-12, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
10-8-12
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Anglo-Saxon/Middle Aged UNIT
TEST
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Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Finalize topic list for persuasive
speeches.
Sports in Literature
Finish The Blindside film
-In-class response to film & theme,
plot development
Tuesday
10-9-12
Guest presentation: Fortis CollegeWriting the cover letter & resume
Wednesday
10-10-12
Assign & discuss senior portfolio
assignment #2 (cover letter &
resume OR college essay)
(Due 10-19-12)
Vocabulary quiz-unit #4
Thursday
10-11-12
HW: Brave New World prereading questions due Monday
Friday
10-12-12
View sample persuasive
speech/discuss
Computer lab-research for
persuasive speech
-Progress report
-Student/teacher conferences
Computer lab-research for
persuasive speech
-Progress report
-Student/teacher conferences
Computer lab-research for
persuasive speech
-Progress report
-Student/teacher conferences
Begin basketball unit
Read & discuss “Hope is a Muscle”
from textbook
Read & discuss:
“Basketball Season” and “Three
Cheers” from text
Read & discuss:
“Basketball Season” and “Three
Cheers” from text
NO SCHOOL – NEOEA Day
Course: Language Arts 12B
Unit: Brave New World Novel Unit
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Expected Duration: 19-21 Days
Reading Literature:
1-3, 5, 10
Reading Informational Text:
Writing:
1 (a-e), 2 (a-f), 7, 9
Speaking & Listening:
1 (a-d), 4
Language:
1-2, 5
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will explore one of the three required novels for Language Arts 12B. While reading the
novel, our study will focus on: author’s writing style, satire, foreshadowing, plot development, conflict, theme
analysis, and application of the novel’s theme and/or messages to our society today. Assessment will consist of three
reading quizzes followed by a comprehensive test at the end of the unit. Students who earn a 90% or higher on the
three quizzes will be exempt from the final test.
WEEK OF OCTBER 15-19, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
10-15-12
Tuesday
10-16-12
Wednesday
10-17-12
Thursday
10-18-12
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Brave New World
-Unit/novel introduction
-Discuss pre-reading questions
from last week
Brave New World
-Continue discussion of prereading questions
HW: read chapters 1-2 for
tomorrow
Brave New World
-Discuss tone, satire, utopia,
dystopia
HW: read chapter 3 for tomorrow
Brave New World
-Discuss chapters 1-3
HW: read chapter 4 for tomorrow
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Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Persuasive speech outlines due
Pair & share workshop for
persuasive speech
Persuasive speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comments
Persuasive speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comments
Persuasive speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comments
Sports in Literature
Assign & discuss Ultimate
Basketball Vacation assignment
-Place students into groups
-Set/discuss timeline
LRC
-Research for vacation assignment
-Progress checks
-Student/teacher conferences
LRC
-Research for vacation assignment
-Progress checks
-Student/teacher conferences
LRC
-Research for vacation assignment
-Progress checks
-Student/teacher conferences
Brave New World
-Discuss/analyze theme
HW: read chapters 5-6 for Monday
Friday
10-19-12
View & critique sample speeches
LRC
-Research for vacation assignment
-Progress checks
-Student/teacher conferences
Senior portfolio #2 due today
WEEK OF OCTBER 22-26, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
Tongue Twister Olympics
Basketball Vacation presentations
-Written teacher response
Tongue Twister Olympics
Basketball Vacation presentations
-Written teacher response
Tongue Twister Olympics
Hoosiers film
-Focus on theme/character
development
Thursday
10-25-12
Brave New World
-Discuss chapters 4-6/related
activities
Brave New World
-Chapters 1-6 quiz
HW: read chapters 7-8 for
tomorrow
Brave New World
-Character analysis
activity/discussion
HW: read chapters 9-10 for
tomorrow
Brave New World
Discuss/review chapters 7-8
Tongue Twister Olympics
Friday
10-26-12
Brave New World
Discuss/review chapters 9-10
Writing the Speech notes
-Related activities
-Discussion
-Application
Hoosiers film
-Focus on theme/character
development
Hoosiers film
-Focus on theme/character
development
Monday
10-22-12
Tuesday
10-23-12
Wednesday
10-24-12
WEEK OF OCTBER 29-NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
10-29-12
Tuesday
10-30-12
Wednesday
10-31-12
Thursday
10-1-12
Friday
10-2-12
Brave New World
-Discuss chapters 11-12
-Author’s writing style assign
Brave New World
-Chapters 7-12 quiz
HW: read chapters 13-15 for
tomorrow
Brave New World
-Respond/predict activity
-HW: read 16-18 for tomorrow
Veteran’s Day program
HW: read chapters 16-18 for
tomorrow
Brave New World
-Read chapters 16-18 for Monday
-Review activities/assignments
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Watch/discuss Bill Cosby’s standup routine
Box score writing assignment
Finish watching Bill Cosby
Assign & discuss Legends Interview
assignment
-Pairs to brainstorm and settle on
subjects for assignment
LRC
-Legends research
-Develop script
LRC
-Legends research
-Develop script
LRC
-Legends research
-Develop script
Assign & discuss Speech to
Entertain
Speech to Entertain workshop
-Student/teacher conferences
Speech to Entertain workshop
-Student/teacher conferences
Outlines due Monday
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Sports in Literature
Course: Language Arts 12B
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Unit/Lesson: Six Traits of Effective Writing
Expected Duration: 9-10 Days
11-9-12 to 11-21-12
Reading Literature:
n/a
Reading Informational Text:
1, 4, 6, 7
Writing:
1a-e, 4, 5, 6
Speaking & Listening:
n/a
Language:
1-3
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will take an in-depth look at the Six Traits of Effective Writing. Before the unit begins,
students will write a 1.5-2 page argumentative paper (movie review). As we explore each of these traits, students will
revise their original papers (a total of six revisions) and submit a final copy at the conclusion of our study. By doing so,
students will not only learn the traits, but will also see the value in careful, thoughtful revision and editing.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5-9, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
11-5-12
Tuesday
11-6-12
Wednesday
11-7-12
Discuss Brave New World chapters
16-18
Thursday
11-8-12
Brave New World TEST
Or
In-class writing assignment for
those exempt from taking test
HW: Complete writing assignment
(for those required to take test)
Go over Brave New World
quizzes/cumulative test
Friday
11-9-12
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
Pair & share-entertainment
speech
Box score writing assignment
Rehearse for presentations
No School – Election Day/In-service
Brave New World chapters 13-18
quiz
HW: Write movie review for next
Tuesday
Course: Sports in Literature
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Entertainment speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comment
Entertainment speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comment
“Legends” presentations
Finish entertainment speeches if
necessary
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comment
Basketball unit assessment
“Legends” presentations
Evaluation(s)
Unit/Lesson: Baseball/Shoeless Joe Novel
Expected Duration: 20-22 Days
11-12-12 to 12-12-12
Reading Literature:
1, 2, 4, 5, 10
Reading Informational Text:
n/a
Writing:
1(a-e), 4, 5, 7, 10
Speaking & Listening:
1, 4, 6
Language:
1-3
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will explore the novel, Shoeless Joe. In reading and studying the novel, we will focus on
character development, conflict, plot development and foreshadowing. To aid their reading, students will complete a
study guide as we progress through the unit. Periodic reading check quizzes will be given, as will a final,
comprehensive test at the conclusion of the novel. Teacher-initiated discussion will be at the center of our progress
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through this novel. At the end of the novel, the class will watch the film, Field of Dreams, and write a detailed essay
comparing the film to the novel.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12-16, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Monday
11-12-12
Brave New World alternate
assessment/makeup from last
week’s test.
Impromptu tournament
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comment
Tuesday
11-13-12
Introduce Six Traits/background
Impromptu tournament
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comment
Wednesday
11-14-12
Thursday
11-15-12
Friday
11-16-12
Six Traits/Ideas & Content
-Discuss
-Students to edit work based on
this trait
Six Traits/Organization
-Discuss
-Students to edit work based on
this trait
Six Traits/Voice
-Discuss
-Students to edit work based on
this trait
Impromptu tournament
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer comment
Sports in Literature
Introduce Shoeless Joe novel:
Background information/reading
schedule
HW: pages 3-19 for tomorrow
Journal entry
Reading quiz/discussion
HW: pages 19-39 for tomorrow
Journal entry
Discuss reading section
Finish impromptu tournament?
HW: pages 39-59 for Friday
Character development activity:
small groups and whole-class
“Midterm” self and course
evaluation
Finish character development
activity.
HW: pages 59-79 for Monday
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19-23, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
11-19-12
Tuesday
11-20-12
Wednesday
11-21-12
Six Traits/Word Choice
-Discuss
-Students to edit work based on
this trait
Six Traits/Sentence Fluency
-Discuss
-Students to edit work based on
this trait
Six Traits/Conventions
-Discuss
-Students to edit work based on
this trait
Thursday
11-22-12
Friday
11-23-12
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Public Speaking
Techniques of persuasion
-Twelve Angry Men film
Journal entry
Reading quiz/discussion
Techniques of persuasion
-Twelve Angry Men film
HW: pages 80-101 for tomorrow
Journal entry
Discussion
Techniques of persuasion
-Twelve Angry Men film
HW: pages 105-128 for tomorrow
Analysis of author writing
style/impact on text.
HW: pages 128-172 for next
Tuesday
No School-Thanksgiving Break
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Sports in Literature
Course: Language Arts 12B
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Unit/Lesson: A Christmas Carol novel
Expected Duration: 17 days
11-27-12 to 12-19-12
Reading Literature:
1, 2, 3, 5-7, 10
Reading Informational Text:
N/A
Writing:
1 (a-e), 4-8, 9
Speaking & Listening:
1 (a-d), 2, 4
Language:
1-4 (context clues)
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will focus on the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Our study of the novel will
focus on plot development, character development, the author’s use of symbolism and satire, analysis of the author’s
writing style, and a comparison of this novel to other works we have studied this year. As a way to reinforce learning
and determining key points from the reading, students will complete study guides that will serve as a basis for class
discussion of the selection.
Course: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Common Core Standards addressed in this unit
Unit: Delivering & Evaluating the Speech
Expected Duration: 18-20 Days
11-27-12 to 1-4-13
Reading Literature:
N/A
Reading Informational Text:
1, 2, 4, 6, 10
Writing:
1 (a-e), 2 (a-f), 3 (a-e), 4-8
Speaking & Listening:
All standards addressed
Language:
1-3, 5-6
UNIT OVERVIEW: This unit will focus on the principles of effective speech delivery as well as the value and importance
of peer and self evaluation. As requirements of this unit, students will deliver a biography speech, and will work on,
and submit, a final portfolio for the class. Peer analysis of the biography speech will be a key component of this unit
as well. Finally, this unit will look at the connection between effective communication and leadership and will
culminate with an analysis of leadership from a prominent film.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26-30, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
Monday
11-26-12
Tuesday
11-27-12
Introduce requirements of Charles
Dickens research assignment.
Wednesday
11-28-12
LRC to research
LRC to finish research for Dickens
assignment.
Finish notes from yesterday.
HW: pages 172-192 for tomorrow
Journal entry
Reading discussion
Dickens research/essay due
Read & determine speaking rate &
pace.
View & critique sample speeches.
-Discuss components of delivery
-Comments from class
HW: pages 192-214 for tomorrow
Journal entry
Discuss reading selection
Thursday
11-29-12
Friday
11-30-12
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NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING BREAK
Introduce A Christmas Carol.
Discuss reading schedule, etc…
SSR: Students to begin reading
Stave I. Finish for Monday.
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Notes: Delivering the Speech
Speech delivery
exercises/activities.
Journal entry
Reading quiz/discussion
HW: pages 214-232 for Monday
Character motivation/conflict
analysis
WEEK OF DECEMBER 3-7, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Discuss Stave I
-Response activities
-Journal entry
Monday
12-3-12
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Assign/discuss biography speech
-Select subjects for speech
-Establish timeline/due date
Sports in Literature
Continue discussion of character
motivation/conflict
HW: pages 232-249 for tomorrow
Continue discussion of Stave I
-Response activities
-Small groups: character analysis
Tuesday
12-4-12
LRC to research
LRC to research biography speech
-Progress report due
Journal entry
Reading selection-discussion
HW: pages 249-265 for tomorrow
Journal entry
Reading check quiz/discussion
Wednesday
12-5-12
Begin reading & discussing Stave II
-Read aloud as a class
-Discussion/responses to text
LRC to research biography speech
-Student/teacher conferences
Thursday
12-6-12
Continue Stave II
-Response activities
-Point of view/author’s writing
style
Begin Stave III
-Symbolism & satire activities
LRC to research biography speech
-Student/teacher conferences
Friday
12-7-12
Pair & share workshop
-Peer response to speech
-Outlines and bibliographies due
Begin plot development activity
Finish plot development activity
Review material for test-review
exercises as homework
Shoeless Joe final assessment
WEEK OF DECEMBER 10-14, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
12-10-12
Tuesday
12-11-12
Wednesday
12-12-12
Thursday
12-13-12
Friday
12-14-12
Stave III
-Character & plot analysis
-Journal enrty
Stave IV
-Discussion/response to text
-Respond & predict activitiy
Stave IV
-Discussion/response to text
-Comparison to other works we
have studied this year
Stave V
-Discussion/response to text
-Review material from text
A CHRISTMAS CAROL TEST
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
Deliver biography speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Written peer critique
Deliver biography speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Written peer critique
Deliver biography speeches
-Written teacher evaluation
-Written peer critique
Watch Field of Dreams
-Comparison to Shoeless Joe text
Finish biography speeches?
Compose comparison-contrast
essay based on Shoeless Joe text
and Field of Dreams film
(Language Arts lab)
Students to complete a selfevaluation of the speech.
-Student-teacher conferences
Leadership & communication
Watch Field of Dreams
-Comparison to Shoeless Joe text
Watch Field of Dreams
-Comparison to Shoeless Joe text
Assign & discuss “other” sports
presentation assignment
WEEK OF DECEMBER 17-21, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
12-17-12
11
A Christmas Carol movie
Lesson Plans/Standards-Froelich
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Hoosiers film
-Analysis of leadership qualities of
the main characters in the film
Sports in Literature
“Other” sport work/research
-Progress report due
Tuesday
12-18-12
A Christmas Carol movie
Wednesday
12-19-12
A Christmas Carol movie
-Movie response due today
Thursday
12-20-12
Friday
12-21-12
Hoosiers film
-Analysis of leadership qualities of
the main characters in the film
Hoosiers film
-Analysis of leadership qualities of
the main characters in the film
-Leadership analysis worksheet
due at the end of the period.
“Other” sport work/research
“Other” sport work/research
-Progress report due
NO SCHOOL-WINTER BREAK
DECEMBER 20, 2012-JANUARY 1, 2013: WINTER BREAK
WEEK OF DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 4, 2012
Language Arts 12B
Monday
12-31-12
Tuesday
1-1-13
Wednesday
1-2-13
Thursday
1-3-13
Sports in Literature
NO SCHOOL-WINTER BREAK
Watch Steve Jobs commencement
address.
-Discuss portfolio assignment #4
(assignment due Monday 1-7)
Watch/notes over Shakespeare
biography (A&E)
Finish Shakespeare biography
video
-Viewing quiz
Friday
1-4-13
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Final self & course evaluations
-Written student responses
-Student/teacher conferences
“Other” sports presentations
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer discussion/comment
Final self & course evaluations
-Written student responses
-Student/teacher conferences
Final self & course evaluations
-Written student responses
-Student/teacher conferences
FINAL PORTFOLIO DUE
“Other” sports presentations
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer discussion/comment
“Other” sports presentations
-Written teacher evaluation
-Peer discussion/comment
WEEK OF JANUARY 7-11, 2013
Monday
1-7-13
Tuesday
1-8-13
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
Macbeth background information
(PP)
-Preview reading schedule
-Pre-reading questions
Vocabulary quiz-unit #6
Review for final exam
-LAST DAY TO RECITE GETTYSBURG
ADDRESS
Review for final exam
Review for final exam
Review for final exam
NO CLASS
EXAM
Senior portfolio assignment (Jobs
analysis) due.
Wednesday
1-9-13
12
Language Arts 12B
Review?
NO CLASS
Lesson Plans/Standards-Froelich
(EXAMS
Periods 1-3-5)
Thursday
1-10-13
(EXAMS
Periods 2-4-6)
Friday
1-11-13
EXAMS-Period 4 & 6
NO CLASS
NO CLASS
NO CLASS
EXAM
NO CLASS
(EXAMS
Periods 9-8-7)
WEEK OF JANUARY 14-18, 2013
Language Arts 12B
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
Sports in Literature
Monday
1-14-13
Tuesday
1-15-13
Wednesday
1-16-13
Thursday
1-17-13
Friday
1-18-13
WEEK OF JANUARY 21-25, 2013
Language Arts 12B
Monday
1-21-13
Tuesday
1-22-13
Wednesday
1-23-13
Thursday
1-24-13
Friday
1-25-13
13
Lesson Plans/Standards-Froelich
Fundamentals of
Public Speaking
NO SCHOOL-MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Sports in Literature