English I 2014-2015
Friday, August 15th, 2014
 Journal:
 How do you feel about writing? Is writing well
important? Think about what aspects of writing
you struggle with, and what comes easy.
 Daily Quote:
 You have to let people see what you wrote. It will
never be perfect, but perfect is overrated. Perfect is
boring.
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Tina Fey
 Objective:
 I can establish the values of a culture from the text.
 I can identify strong and thorough textual evidence
to support what the text says.
 Agenda:
 Journal
 Review of Cornell Notes on Class Culture
 Take WFA 1
 The Follower –Read
 Worksheet
Monday, August 18th, 2014
 Journal:

How do you feel about writing? Is writing well important?
Think about what aspects of writing you struggle with, and
what comes easy.
 Daily Quote:

You have to let people see what you wrote. It will never be
perfect, but perfect is overrated. Perfect is boring.

Tina Fey
 Objective:
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I can establish the values of a culture from the text.
I can identify strong and thorough textual evidence to
support what the text says.
 Agenda:
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Journal
Review of Cornell Notes on Class Culture
Take WFA 1
The Follower –Read
Worksheet
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
 Journal:

Read article “Being cool in Middle School may not be
good for your future. When finished, I would like
your supporting/opposing argument. Be ready to
support your thoughts, on why you agree or disagree
with the article.
 Daily Quote:

How wonderful it is that nobody needs wait a single
moment before starting to improve the world.
•
~ANNE FRANK
 Objective:
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I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an article.
 Agenda:
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Journal/Article/Play Video
The Follower –Worksheet 10-15 to work on (Honors
only)
WFA Goals Sheet/College & Career Options Sheet
Powerpoint on Inference
Read and Infer The Man in the Middle
Mock Socratic Circle
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
 Journal:

Read article “Being cool in Middle School may not be
good for your future. When finished, I would like
your supporting/opposing argument. Be ready to
support your thoughts, on why you agree or disagree
with the article.
 Daily Quote:

How wonderful it is that nobody needs wait a single
moment before starting to improve the world.
•
~ANNE FRANK
 Objective:

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I can draw inferences from he explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an article.
 Agenda:
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Journal/Article/Play Video
The Follower –Worksheet 10-15 to work on (Honors
only)
WFA Goals Sheet
Powerpoint on Inference
Read and Infer The Man in the Middle
Mock Socratic Circle
Thursday, August 21st, 2014
 Journal:

Write about a time when you or your family had to go
without something. How did that affect you, do you
feel that you changed after going through the
hardship?
 Daily Quote:

“People like you to be something, preferably what
they are.”
― John Steinbeck, East of Eden
 Objective:
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I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an article.
 Agenda:
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Journal
EOC English I –Interim 1 Pre-Test
John Steinbeck Biography
 Homework:
Due Monday(A)
Tuesday(B)
Read First Chapter in Of Mice and Men
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Complete Blue Book Packet (Honors Only)
Friday, August 22nd, 2014
 Journal:

Write about a time when you or your family had to go
without something. How did that affect you, do you
feel that you changed after going through the
hardship?
 Daily Quote:

“People like you to be something, preferably what
they are.”
― John Steinbeck, East of Eden
 Objective:

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I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an article.
 Agenda:
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Journal
EOC English I –Interim 1 Pre-Test
John Steinbeck Biography
 Homework:
Due Monday(A)
Read First Chapter in Of Mice and Men
Tuesday(B)
Monday, August 25th , 2014
 Journal:
 In Chapter 1 we learn about George and
Lennie’s dream. Describe a dream that you
have for your future. What do you need to do to
make this dream come true?
 Daily Quote:
 “Up ahead they's a thousan' lives we might live,
but when it comes it'll on'y be one.”
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― John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath
 Objective:
 I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
 I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
 Journal (5-10minutes)
 John Steinbeck Biography -Complete
Worksheet
 Pre-reading activity with Whiteboards
 Quiz on Chapter 1
 Video about the Great Depression
Tuesday, August 26th , 2014
 Journal:
 In Chapter 1 we learn about George and
Lennie’s dream. Describe a dream that you
have for your future. What do you need to do to
make this dream come true?
 Daily Quote:
 “Up ahead they's a thousan' lives we might live,
but when it comes it'll on'y be one.”

― John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath
 Objective:
 I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
 I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
 Journal (5-10minutes)
 John Steinbeck Biography -Complete
Worksheet
 Pre-reading activity with Whiteboards
 Quiz on Chapter 1
 Video about the Great Depression
Wednesday, August 27th , 2014
 Journal:
 How do you recognize the status of people
within a group? How do you know who is
popular, unpopular, new, or well established?
Why might this knowledge be valuable?
 Daily Quote:
 “In three words I can sum up everything I've
learned about life: it goes on.”
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― ROBERT FROST
 Objective:
 I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
 I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
 Journal (5-10minutes)
 Vocab Words – Go Over/Look up
 Video about the Great Depression
 Inferences Worksheet
Thursday, August 28th , 2014
 Journal:
 How do you recognize the status of people
within a group? How do you know who is
popular, unpopular, new, or well established?
Why might this knowledge be valuable?
 Daily Quote:
 “In three words I can sum up everything I've
learned about life: it goes on.”
•
― ROBERT FROST
 Objective:
 I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
 I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
 Journal (5-10minutes)
 Vocab Words – Go Over/Look up
 Video about the Great Depression
 Inferences Worksheet
Friday, August 29th , 2014
 Journal:

What qualities make someone a good listener? What
qualifies someone as a person to confide in? Have you
ever confided in someone who betrayed you
confidence? How did you feel? Have others ever
confided in you? How did you handle that person’s
trust?
 Daily Quote:

““Most people do not listen with the intent to
understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
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― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal
Change
 Objective:
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I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
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Journal (5-10minutes)
WFA 2
Chapter 1 Worksheet
SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 (pg. 17-36)
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
 Journal:

What qualities make someone a good listener? What
qualifies someone as a person to confide in? Have you
ever confided in someone who betrayed you
confidence? How did you feel? Have others ever
confided in you? How did you handle that person’s
trust?
 Daily Quote:

““Most people do not listen with the intent to
understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal
Change
 Objective:


I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
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Journal (5-10minutes)
WFA 2
Chapter 1 Worksheet
SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 (pg. 17-36)
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
 Journal:

Have you or someone who you know ever been in a
situation in which you/he acted foolishly out of pride
or hurt feelings? What was the outcome of the
situation? Is “saving face” a justifiable human
reaction? Or is it a sign of cowardice?
 Daily Quote:

“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either run
from it or learn from it.”
― The Lion King
 Objective:
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
I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
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Journal (5-10minutes)
Vocab Worksheet Quiz
SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65) 15 min
Worksheet on Chapter 2
Thursday, September 4th, 2014
 Journal:


Have you or someone who you know ever been in a
situation in which you/he acted foolishly out of pride
or hurt feelings? What was the outcome of the
situation?
Is “saving face” a justifiable human reaction? Or is it a
sign of cowardice?
 Daily Quote:

“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either run
from it or learn from it.”
― The Lion King
 Objective:


I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
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Journal (5-10minutes)
Vocab Worksheet Quiz
SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65) 15 min
Worksheet Chapter 2
Friday, September 5th, 2014
 Journal:
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Is it important for people to have dreams for the
future? What happens when others doubt those
dreams?
If dreams go unfulfilled for long periods, what
happens? When might it be better to hold onto an
unrealizable dream rather than face reality?
 Daily Quote:

“It was not my dream to be an artist. How could it
have been? I thought, artist, much like a leader, was
something you either were or weren't. Never
something you set out to be.”
- K'naan
 Objective:


I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
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Journal (5-10minutes)
Review Power point
Vocabulary
Chapter 2 Worksheet
SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65)
Monday, September 8th, 2014
 Journal:


Is it important for people to have dreams for the
future? What happens when others doubt those
dreams?
If dreams go unfulfilled for long periods, what
happens? When might it be better to hold onto an
unrealizable dream rather than face reality?
 Daily Quote:

“It was not my dream to be an artist. How could it
have been? I thought, artist, much like a leader, was
something you either were or weren't. Never
something you set out to be.”
- K'naan
 Objective:


I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:





Journal (5-10minutes)
Review Power point
Vocabulary
Chapter 2 Worksheet
SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65)
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
 Journal:
 Recall a time when you were an outsider or in
the minority. How did you feel about being an
outsider or minority member? Were you
treated any differently from the others?
 Daily Quote:
 “They grew up on the outside of society. They
weren't looking for a fight. They were looking
to belong.”

― S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders
 Objective:
 I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
 I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
 Journal (5-10minutes)
 WFA 3
 Chapter 2 Quiz
 Chapter 3 Recognizing Vivid Details
 SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 4. (65-82)
Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
 Journal:
 Recall a time when you were an outsider or in
the minority. How did you feel about being an
outsider or minority member? Were you
treated any differently from the others?
 Daily Quote:
 “They grew up on the outside of society. They
weren't looking for a fight. They were looking
to belong.”

― S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders
 Objective:
 I can draw inferences from the explicit text.
 I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as
evidence for supporting understanding of an
article/text/publication.
 Agenda:
 Journal (5-10minutes)
 WFA 3
 Chapter 2 Quiz
 Chapter 3 Recognizing Vivid Details
 SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 4. (65-82)