English II
Monday, August 30, 2010
Learning Targets
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I can complete a well-written response journal entry.
I can grammatically correct sentences.
I can identify meaning of vocabulary words through context clues.
I can identify and use correct verb tenses.
Independent Work
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Complete writing journal entry
Complete Daily Language SkillBuilder
Complete Vocabulary Sentence Check #1, Chapter 13
Read Verb Tense pp. 134-137 (grammar book)
Guiding Purpose
Review Learning Targets
Interactive Instruction
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Two students will orally share journal entry
Correct grammar usage in Daily Language SkillBuilder
Discuss correct vocabulary terms, Ch. 13, Sentence Check #1
Give students instructions for writing Veteran's Day essay
Discuss purpose for using correct verb tense in writing
Help students with "Practice and Apply" verb tense and Correcting Verb Tense, p. 137,
grammar book.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Learning Targets
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I can complete a well-written journal response entry.
I can grammatically correct sentences.
I can identifying meaning of vocabulary words through the use of context clues.
I can identify shifts in tense, form, and voice.
Independent Work
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Complete writing journal entry
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Complete Daily Language SkillBuilder
Complete Vocabulary, Sentence Check #2, Ch. 13
Read Shifts in Tense, Form, and Voice p. 143 (grammar book)
Guiding Purpose
Review Learning Targets
Interactive Instruction
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Two students will orally share journal entry
Correct grammar usage in Daily Language SkillBuilder
Discuss correct vocabulary terms, Sentence Check #2, Ch. 13
Work on Identifying and Using Verb Tense pp. 94-96
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Learning Targets
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I can complete a well-written response journal entry.
I can grammatically correct sentences.
I can use vocabulary words correctly in sentences.
I can recognize and use correct verb forms and tenses.
Independent Work
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Complete writing journal entry
Complete Daily Language SkillBuilder
Take vocabulary test, ch. 13
Take verb diagnostic test, p. 129, grammar book
Read pp. 138-139 in grammar book.
Guiding Purpose
Review Learning Targets
Interactive Instruction
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Two students will orally share their journal entry
Correct grammar usage in Daily Language SkillBuilder
Practice and Apply, pp. 133-134, grammar book
Progressive and Emphatic Forms, pp. 97-98, grammar workbook
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Learning Targets
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I can complete a well-written response journal entry.
I can grammatically correct sentences.
I can use vocabulary words correctly in "Ten Words in Context".
I can use simple and perfect tenses correctly.
Independent Work
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Complete writing journal entry
Complete Daily Language SkillBuilder
Complete Vocabulary, Ten Words in Context, Ch. 14
Read and practice simple tenses p. 135-136 grammar book
Guiding Purpose
Review Learning Targets
Interactive Instruction
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Two students will orally share their journal entry
Correct grammar usage in Daily Language SkillBuilder
Discuss correct vocabulary terms in "Ten Words in Context"
Friday, September 3, 2010
Learning Targets
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I can complete a well-written response journal entry.
I can grammatically correct sentences.
I can use vocabulary words correctly by using context clues.
I can distinguish between active and passive voice
I can effectively summarize and critique information found in real world writing
(newspaper or magazine)
Independent Work
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Complete writing journal entry
Complete Daily Language SkillBuilder
Complete Sentence Check #1, Chapter 14
Read p. 137-138, progressive and emphatic verb forms, grammar book
Guiding Purpose
Review Learning Targets
Interactive Instruction
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Two students will orally share their journal entry
Correct grammar usage in Daily Language SkillBuilder
Discuss correct vocabulary terms in Sentence Check #1, Chapter 14
Complete progressive and emphatic forms pp. 139-140, grammar book