Weekly Agenda
English 10 Block 2A/2B (8:00-9:27)
September 8-12
Objectives: I can… *analyze character traits and motivation *identify and analyze different types of characters *understand methods writers
use to develop characters *write a character sketch using character traits and strong word choice *identify the parts of speech
Academic Vocabulary: foil, character traits, motivation, generalizations, characterization, round, flat, dynamic, static, verbal irony
Class
Activities:
MONDAY
Literature: Unit #2
Characterization
1. Literary analysis Unit
#2: characterization
a. note taking sheet
2. Introduce “Brigid”:
a. character motivation
TUESDAY
Literature: Unit #1
Characterization
1.Wrap up “Brigid”
2. Introduce: “Shoofly Pie”
pg. 166-185
a.) character traits
WEDNESDAY
Literature: Unit #1
Characterization
1. “Shoofly” discussion
and quiz
THURSDAY
Literature: Unit #1
Characterization
1. Introduce “Possibility of
Evil” pg. 186
a. character motivation
b. vocabulary worksheet
FRIDAY
Literature: Unit #1
Characterization
1. Discussion over
“Possibility of Evil”
a. discussion and quiz
Grammar: Parts of
Speech
1. Correct Adjectives
2. Adjective writing
activity pg. 19, C
Grammar: Parts of Speech
1. Introduce Adverbs
Grammar: Parts of Speech
1. Correct adverbs
Grammar: Parts of Speech
1. Introduce prepositions
2. preposition song
Grammar: Parts of Speech
1. Correct prepositions
Writing: Character Sketch
1. Choose a topic
a. complete character
description
Writing: Character Sketch
1. character traits profile chart
Writing: Character Sketch
1. Drafting and Word
choice
1. Read story and complete
worksheets
2. Complete character traits
profile chart
3. Grammar 19-20
1. Complete first draft of
character sketch
11:33-12:03 Office hours
11:33-12:03 office hours for
help time
No school on Monday
Homework:
1. Read “Brigid” pg. 164165, questions (164) #1,
#3, (165) #2, #4
1. Read story, complete
character map, questions
(5,6,8,9,10: students will
be assigned to one)
2. grammar pg. 16-17
lunch hour:
11:33-12:03
Additional
info:
11:33-12:03 office hours
for help time
11:30-12:00 Office hours
11:30-12:00 office hours
for help
Early out