Unit 3 Reading Syllabus
Spring 2015
“Is Knowledge the Same as Understanding?”
9H
***Reminder: Any Assignments Not Finished During Class Must Be
Completed for Homework***
***Read “On Summer,” “The News,” and “Single Room, Earth View”
prior to the Unit 3 Test**
(Syllabus Is Subject To Change)
Week 1
Monday 4/13
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Journal: Is knowledge the same as understanding?
Introducing the Big Question p. 424
Literary Analysis Workshop p. 426-430
Model 1 p. 431
HW: Independent Practice p. 435-439 and After You Read p. 439 (Due Tomorrow)
Tuesday 4/14
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Journal: Why are libraries still important?
Making Connections p. 528
Read “Libraries Face Sad Chapter” p. 529-534
Critical Thinking p. 534
HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Monday 4/20)
Wednesday 4/15
 Journal: Describe a vivid memory you have of a library experience.
 Review “Libraries Face Sad Chapter”
 After You Read p. 535 and Integrated Language Skills Part B p. 536
 HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 4/23)
Thursday 4/16
 Journal: What must leaders do to inspire confidence?
 Making Connections p. 550
 Read “The First Inaugural Address” p. 551-560
 Critical Thinking p. 560
 HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 4/23)
Friday 4/17
 Journal: Describe your reaction to “The First Inaugural Address.”
 Review
 After You Read p. 561 and Integrated Language Skills Part B p. 562
 HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 4/23)
 HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced)
(Due Monday 4/27)
Week 2
Monday 4/20
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Journal: How can humor help clarify ideas and build understanding?
Comparing Literary Works p. 572
Read “The Talk” p. 574
Read “Talk” p. 577
Critical Thinking p. 576 & 580
Timed Writing p. 581
HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 4/23)
HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced)
(Due Monday 4/27)
Tuesday 4/21
 Journal: Describe a time where you used humor as a way of building understanding.
 Review
 After You Read p. 581 and Integrated Language Skills Part B p.
 HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 4/23)
 HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced)
(Due Monday 4/27)
Wednesday 4/22
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Journal: Which text did you relate to the most? Explain.
Test Review
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HW: Research and Technology p. 537 (Due Thursday 4/23)
HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced)
(Due Monday 4/27)
HW: Research and bring to class information on the Holocaust (Due Friday)
Thursday 4/23
 Journal: Describe some test taking tips.
 Review
 Unit 3 Test
 HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced)
(Due Monday 11/17)
Friday 11/14
 Journal: How do the photos from the Holocaust affect you? Explain.
 Review research
 Holocaust interviews
 The Pianist review
 HW: Writing Proposal p. 563 (typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced)
(Due Monday 4/27)
Week 3
Monday 4/27
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Journal: What is the Holocaust?
Review/Discuss the Holocaust
Read The Pianist p. 1-21
The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/4)
Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
HW: Read The Pianist p. 22-32
Tuesday 4/28
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Journal: Describe Szpilman’s experience so far.
Review
Read The Pianist p. 33-42
The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/4)
Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
HW: Read The Pianist p. 43-60
Wednesday 4/29
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Journal: What might be going through Szpilman’s mind?
Review
Read The Pianist p. 61-74
The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/4)
Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
HW: Read The Pianist p. 75-97
Thursday 4/30
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Journal: What has allowed Szpilman’s to survive?
Review
Read The Pianist p. 98-115
The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/4)
Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
HW: Read The Pianist p. 116-130
Friday 5/1
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Journal: How do you think Szpilman’s journey will end?
Review
Read The Pianist p. 130-140
The Pianist Assignment (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/4)
Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
Week 4
Monday 5/4
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Journal: What lessons can be learned from the memoir?
Review
Read The Pianist p. 140-160
Partner Activity
HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
HW: Study for Test
Tuesday 5/5
 Journal: How do you think Szpilman’s journey will end?
 Review
 Read The Pianist p. 161-190
 Partner Activity
 HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
 HW: Study for Test
Wednesday 5/6
 Journal: Describe your thoughts on the end of The Pianist?
 Review
 Partner Review Activity
 HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
 HW: Research Elie Wiesel and bring information to class tomorrow
Thursday 5/7
 Journal: Describe how the Holocaust may have affected others.
 Group Review Activity
 HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)
Friday 5/8
 Journal: Do you think Szpilman was ever able to fully move on from his experiences?
 Review
 The Pianist Test
 HW: Holocaust Survivor Essay (Refer to Worksheet) (Due Monday 5/11)