English I
Blackboard
Monday, September 24, 2012
Week of September 24
Notes: Dave:
Title: “Split Cherry Tree” by Jesse Stuart
Character trait-
NJSC2S: RL3
Support-
Homework: Re: Last week’s assignment on topic
sentences. On separate sheet of paper, create two
new topic sentences for each topic. Follow the
guidelines for creating topic sentences.
a. Do not use questions
b. Do not use forms of the verb “to be”
c. State your topic. Use a statement or create
an image. Examples: Statement: Video
gaming gives me a chance to escape to a
fantasy world where I rule the game.
Image: I can destroy invaders or chase
down criminals when I play video games.
d. Create two new topic sentences for each
topic on your assignment.
Luster:
Character traitSupportProfessor Herbert:
Character traitSupportList the events from the story that correspond with
each of the following plot elements:
a. Background information:
b. Exposition:
c. Conflict:
e. Write your full name on the top left of the
new assignment.
d. Complication:
f.
e. Climax:
Hand in the old and new assignments on
Thursday, 9/27.
Also, make a list of three topics addressed in our short
story
Today’s objectives: We will read “Split Cherry Tree” by
Jesse Stuart.
Next quiz/test: Thursday quiz #4- 9/27 – The quiz
will cover notes and agenda from 9/17 – 9/25 and
plot questions from “Split Cherry Tree”.
Vocabulary Quiz #2 – 10/4
Word of the Day: anomaly: deviation from the
common rule
Literary term: dynamic character- a character who
undergoes change
Greek root: crypt: secret- crypt, cryptic, encryption
Time budget: Agenda
New vocabulary (Unit #2)
Discuss short story’s plot-line model & characters
f.
Resolution:
g. Projected future:
Closure: Give this short story a new title.
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English I
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Week of September 24
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Title: Using paired sentences
Announcements: NO SCHOOL
NJSC2S: W6
Title:
Homework: See Monday, 9/24
NJSC2S: RL 2
Today’s objectives: To answer the A & I questions for
“Split Cherry Tree”; to complete the S & A activity for
Unit #2 vocabulary
Homework:
Next quiz/test: Thursday quiz #4- 9/27 – The quiz
will cover notes and agenda from 9/17 – 9/25 and
plot questions from “Split Cherry Tree”.
Next quiz/test:
Vocabulary Quiz #2 – 10/4
Literary term:
Word of the Day: arrogant: to exaggerate one's
own worth
Greek root:
Literary term: static character- a character who
undergoes no change
Notes:
Greek root: dia- through: diameter, dialogue
Time budget: Agenda
S & A activity – Unit #2 vocabulary book
A & I questions – “Split Cherry Tree”
Analyzing and Interpreting questions: 1.There
are a number of conflicts in this story. Explain how
the following sentence sums up the central conflict
in this story: “He looked like a leaf turned brown on
the tree among the treetops filled with growing
leaves.”
2. Pa becomes a dynamic character in this story.
Does he simply change his ideas or does he
change in some deeper way?
3. How does your initial impression of Professor
Herbert change?
4. How is the basic conflict of the story resolved?
Closure: With a partner, post and peruse the
bulletin board of “Violations of Acceptable
Behavior.”
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Today’s objective:
Word of the Day:
Time budget:
Closure:
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English I
Blackboard
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Title: Developing topic sentences for “Split Cherry
Tree”
Title: Comparing archetypes
Week of September 24
NJSC2S: 4 B
2
NJSC S: LS 6
Homework: Homework due
Today’s objective: We will take Thursday quiz #4.
Next quiz/test: Vocabulary Quiz #2 – 10/4
Word of the Day: artifact: a usually simple object
such as a tool or ornament
Literary term: round character- a character with
many qualities
Greek root: anti- against: antifreeze, antipathy,
antonym
Time Budget: Agenda
Thursday Quiz #4
Topic sentences for “Split Cherry Tree”
In-class activity: Develop two topic sentences for
each of the topics you’ve found in the short story
(from homework)
Closure: Vocabulary Charades
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Homework: None
Today’s objective: We will compare the archetype
(pattern) of Pa with another popular male figure from
literature
Next quiz/test: Vocabulary Quiz #2 – 10/4
Word of the Day: aspiring: trying to attain or
accomplish a particular goal
Literary term: flat character- a character with few
qualities
Greek root: phon- sound: phonics, symphony,
telephone
Time budget: Agenda
Unit #2 vocabulary- CTRW
In-class activity- Luster vs. “The Village Blacksmith”
In-class activity: Read Dave’s description of
Luster on p. 80. Then, read “The Village
Blacksmith” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Create a T-chart listing the characteristics of each
man. Next, create a topic sentence for each image
and list those characteristics you might use in
support of your statements. Compare your list with
your neighbor’s.
Closure: Come up with a consensus definition for
the word “epiphany”. Write your definition on the
board.
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