Mrs. Wooley – Syllabus English 11G-2 1 11A-2 4 & 5
Friday 3-16-12
Review and take TEST – “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.” (Academic classes.)
Story Friday!
1 - Jess, Justin & Matthew
4 - Jayson, Dan, Kylee
5 - Mark, Sam Hunt, R.J.
Monday 3-19-12
Discuss situational irony.
Complete Words to Own page 31 for “A Mystery of Heroism.”
Read “A Mystery of Heroism” in pods or groups. Relate the story to the class using the
Smart Board, paper/pencil drawings, or a summary. Include examples of irony.
Homework – Read novels.
Tuesday 3-20-12
Review “A Mystery of Heroism.”
TEST – “A Mystery of Heroism.”
Read Jack London, page 495, and Before You Read, page 496. Begin Words to Own, page
32.
Homework – Read novels.
Wednesday 3-21-12
Discuss Naturalism. Relate hunting or other “nature” stories.
Read “Pros and Cons” Graphic Organizer, page 48.
Begin “To Build a Fire.” Complete the Graphic Organizer while reading the selection.
Homework – Read novel.
Thursday 3-22-12
Review “To Build a Fire” and finish reading the story. Discuss. Did you expect the ending?
Do you sympathize with the man? Connect to Naturalism. Quick Quiz “To Build a Fire” on
back of Graphic Organizer. Collect Graphic Organizer. Discuss Naturalism using Literary
Elements sheets, pages 47 and 49.Write a story using detachment and objectivity
according to the Naturalism literary period.
Homework – Prepare for Story Friday.
Friday 3-23-12
Story Friday!
1 - Travis, Will, R.J., Brandt & Samm
4 - Rebecca, Kendall, Meleah
5 - Sammie, Jordan, Alek
Homework – Read novel
Monday 3-26-12
Review and take TEST – “To Build a Fire.”
Read “American Dialects” pages 512-514; complete Formal Assessment pages 100-101.
Complete “Try it Out” page 514 of text on FA page 101.
Tuesday 3-27-12
Novel Day – Discuss plots, characters, themes of independent novels.
Discuss and analyze the American Dream. Chart results.
Homework – Find an interesting story, article, or information to share.
Wednesday 3-28-12
WONDER WEDNESDAY #1 – bring in an article, information or word.
Homework – Read novel.
Thursday 3-29-12
Begin Words to Own, page 35, “Winter Dreams.”
Discuss Motivation. Allow students to predict the main character’s motivation based on their
knowledge of F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby.
Begin reading “Winter Dreams.”
Homework – Prepare for Story Friday.
Friday 3-30-12
Story Friday!
1 - Troy, Garret, Brad & Keygan
4 - Eddie, Joe, Morgan
5 - Becca, Krissy
Homework – Have a safe and happy Spring Break!