MISS MISKIMMIN’S LESSON PLANS FOR WEEKS OF 1/5, 1/12, 1/19:
MONDAY, 1/5: Edit to correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices (1.4.8
F).
Materials: grammar packet
1. Record obligations in planner
2. Review definitions for run on sentences, sentence fragments, and comma splices
3. Review simple, compound, and complex sentences
4. Review rules for punctuating dependent and independent clauses
5. Refer to pages 19, 52, 61, and 71 in the “Time for a Break” packet.
6. Begin working on these activities individually
TUESDAY, 1/6: Edit to correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices,
Review grammar/mechanics rules (1.4.8 F).
Materials: grammar packet
*Modified Schedule: 2 hour delay*
1. Continue working on pages 19, 52, 61, and 71 in the “Time for a Break” packet.
WEDNESDAY, 1/7: Edit to correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
Review grammar/mechanics rules (1.4.8 F).
Materials: grammar packet
1. Work to complete pages 19, 52, 61, and 71 in the “Time for a Break” packet.
2. Conference with teacher to check for correction and understand errors. Make corrections
where necessary.
3. Review comma and quotation usage in dialogue.
4. Complete pages 18 and 21 in the “Time for a Break” packet.
THURSDAY, 1/8: Edit to correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
Review grammar/mechanics rules (1.4.8 F).
Materials: grammar packet
*Modified Schedule: 2 hour delay*
1. Lesson focusing on dangling/mangled modifiers
2. Continue working on previous pages in “Time for a Break” packet.
3. Begin working on page 39 in “Time for a Break” packet.
FRIDAY, 1/9: Edit to correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
Review grammar/mechanics rules (1.4.8 F).
Materials: grammar packet
*Modified Schedule: 2 hour delay*
1. Finish pages 18, 19, 39, 52, 61, and 71 in “Time for a Break” packet.
2. Conference with teacher to check for correction and understand errors. Make corrections
where necessary.
3. Assignment: Complete the pages listed above if you have not already done so.
MONDAY, 1/12: Edit to correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
Review grammar/mechanics rules (1.4.8 F).
Materials: grammar packet
*Modified Schedule: 2 hour delay*
1. Record obligations for the week
2. Begin correcting pages 18, 19, 39, 52, 61, and 71 in “Time for a Break” packet.
TUESDAY, 1/13: Edit to correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
Review grammar/mechanics rules (1.4.8 F).
Materials: grammar packet
*Modified Schedule: 2 hour delay*
1. Finish correcting pages 18, 19, 39, 52, 61, and 71 in “Time for a Break” packet.
2. Make sure you have submitted your packet prior to leaving class. Those who need extra
help will be required to attend re-teaching sessions during 9th period.
WEDNESDAY, 1/14: Organize the work folder for the second quarter. Write a letter home
describing, analyzing, and evaluating the quarter’s work (1.4.8 B, C, E).
Materials: all completed work and graded papers.
1. Distribute writing portfolios.
2. Review all work and graded papers from your binder, and organize your work folder
in a way that makes sense to you.
3. You will be writing a letter home explaining 1) how your work is organized, 2) what
you consider your best work and why, 3) what you consider your weakest work and
why, and 4) your goals for the third quarter. Be as specific as possible. This is an
informational writing, and your letter should be completely clear to your reader.
All of the questions for this assignment are on the rubric.
4. Begin writing rough draft
THURSDAY, 1/15: Organize the work folder for the second quarter. Write a letter home
describing, analyzing, and evaluating the quarter’s work (1.4.8 B, C, E).
Materials: all completed work and graded papers.
1. Review all work and graded papers from your binder, and organize your work folder
in a way that makes sense to you.
2. Continue writing the rough draft of your letter home explaining 1) how your work is
organized, 2) what you consider your best work and why, 3) what you consider your
weakest work and why, and 4) your goals for the third quarter. Be as specific as
possible. This is an informational writing, and your letter should be completely
clear to your reader. All of the questions for this assignment are on the rubric.
3. Have your draft checked by me (5 points).
4. If you got your rough draft checked by me, you may begin writing the final copy of
your letter in ink.
5. Assignment:
a. Finish your draft. Time will be allotted in class on Friday to get your draft
checked and final copy written in ink. If you do not get your draft checked by
the end of class on Friday, you will need to ask for a pass for 9th period!
b. The final copy of this letter is due on Tuesday, 1/20. You may not submit a
final copy without having the rough draft checked. Remember: You must
discuss this letter with a parent. Have your parent write a note saying that
the discussion took place and sign the letter. A signature is not enough!
FRIDAY, 1/16: Organize the work folder for the second quarter. Write a letter home describing,
analyzing, and evaluating the quarter’s work (1.4.8 B, C, E). Edit to correct sentence fragments,
run-on sentences, and comma splices. Review grammar/mechanics rules (1.4.8 F).
Materials: all completed work and graded papers, grammar packet
*Modified Schedule: Pep Rally*
1. Have your rough draft checked
2. Write the final copy of your letter in ink. Make sure you have made the necessary
corrections.
3. If you are finished with your letter, you may begin working on page 44 in the “Time
for a Break” packet.
4. Assignment:
a. If you do not get your draft checked by the end of class on Friday, you
will need to ask for a pass for 9th period!
b. The final copy of this letter is due on Tuesday, 1/20. You may not submit a
final copy without having the rough draft checked. Remember: You
must discuss this letter with a parent. Have your parent write a note
saying that the discussion took place and sign the letter. A signature is
not enough!