Monday, November
18th, 2013
Objective: Library
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts
for a sustained period of time
- IR.12.8.3: Use print and electronic
resources independently to locate
information
- R.10.8.1: Read for a substantial amount
of time daily, including assigned and
self-selected materials at independent
and instructional levels
Monday, November 18th, 2013
English Agenda
Library Day - AR Deadline—December 13th
We will camp out in the library so no writer’s
notebook today…
Gordon Korman Author Study assignment in the
library (handout)
Take “The Raven” AR quiz if you have not already!
Remember – your AR grade has been entered into
Pinnacle – it will only change if you take more AR
tests!
Tuesday, November
19th, 2013
Objective: Review for test
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts
for a sustained period of time
Essential Questions:
-What have I learned and what do I need
to study for the test?
-What literary elements can I identify
within a text?
Tuesday, November 18th, 2013
English Agenda
WN: Describe a memorable event,
positive or negative, and how it felt to
you. Do not name the feeling (show
don’t tell). Use all of your five senses to
describe this event.
Review for
test
Tomorrow!
Wednesday,
November 20th, 2013
Objective:
-W.5.8.7: Write with and without prompts for a
sustained period of time
Essential questions:
-What have I learned from the texts?
-What literary elements have I
learned and can be used?
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
English Agenda
WN: Think of a famous
symbol. Describe it and
tell what it stands for.
Why has it become a
symbol?
Essential Questions:
What literary elements
have I learned and can
be used? What have I
learned from the
texts?
Test over “The TellTale Heart,” “The
Raven,” and
“Raymond’s Run”
TODAY on Moodle
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
PreAP English Agenda
• WN –Think about how the setting of the
book actually influences what happens
in the book. Explain how it works. In
what ways is that similar to or different
from how “setting” affects your life?
• Concrete Vs Abstract lesson
• continue to read The Giver
Thursday, November
21st, 2013
Objectives:
Essential questions:
Writer’s Notebook ideas:
Thursday, November 21st, 2013
English Agenda
WN - Think about how the setting of the book actually influences
what happens in the book. Explain how it works. In what ways is that
similar to or different from how “setting” affects your life?
Setting House Project
Examine the effects of setting on the reader and how a writer can
have the setting “tell” the story.
Study the poem “Abandoned Farmhouse” by Ted Kooser and then write
your own poem mimicking his style. Follow directions on handout!
Fold Paper house according to instructions…use materials to
decorate however you see fit, but be sure to look at your rubric!
Project Due on Tuesday, December 3rd
Thursday, November 21st, 2013
PreAP English Agenda
“The Giver” by Lois Lowry
Checkout books in each class
Answer poll questions by texting
Handout assignment with 6 questions to
answer (green) and watch movie suggestions
Read through Mrs. Hull’s Notes about the novel to
clear up any misunderstandings
Handout of Reading Expectations and quiz schedule (green)
Study Guide questions are NOT for a grade, they are only to help
you along the way with your reading. Ask yourself the questions to
help you be sure to pay attention to the details as you read.
The Giver – Day 1
• Essential Question: What
strategies will help me
understand what I am reading?
• The Giver Survey –
POLLEVERYWHERE.COM Be
prepared to explain your
answers!
• Use your cell phones to respond
The Giver – Day 1 con’t
• Utopia is an ideally perfect
place, especially in its social,
political and moral aspects.
• WN: Write your thoughts about
what a utopian society would be
like. What are the rules or laws?
What happens if someone
breaks them? Include as many
details as possible.
The Giver – Day 1 con’t
• A Perfect World video clip
• Today we are going to begin
reading a novel by Lois Lowry.
The main character’s name is
Jonas. Jonas lives in a
community where everything is
rigidly structured.
The Giver - Day 1 con’t
• As long as everyone follows the
rules, virtually nothing can go
wrong – there is no hunger, no
poverty, no crime, no pain…and
there is no love. Feelings were
eradicated from people’s
experiences generations ago.
(What does eradicate mean?)
The Giver – Day 1 con’t
• They were seen as obstacles to the
community’s goal of Sameness for all
individuals. It was believed that feelings
interfered with an individual’s judgment, so
they were taken away, along with all the
choices of everyday life.
• Now, members of the community never
question decisions already made for them.
They simply live according to the rules.
People aren’t unhappy living this way, but
they aren’t happy either. They simply know
no other way.
The Giver – Day 1 con’t
• Another concept that must be
understood before you begin reading
is “euphemisms.”
• Do you know what a euphemism is?
You use them every day.
• A euphemism is the act or an
example of substituting a mild,
indirect or vague term for one
considered harsh, blunt or offensive.
The Giver – Day 1 con’t
• For example, sometimes we do not want
to say someone “died” so we use
euphemisms.
• What are some euphemisms for dying.
(passed on, went on to a greater
reward, cashing in, checkout out, met
the grim reaper, cashing in his chips,
reached his journey’s end).
• In this story, the author uses a number
of euphemisms and one of your
assignments will be to determine what is
really meant by some of the
euphemisms used in the story.
The Giver – Day 1 con’t
• Before reading...
• Look at the cover of this
book. Who can tell me who
the author is of this story?
(Lois Lowry)
• Read the first page to the
class. What predictions did
you make about why you
thing he was afraid?
The Giver – Day 1 con’t
• Homework: How does
Jonas’s community use
euphemism to distance itself
from the realities of their
world? Be specific. How
does our society use
euphemism to distance the
realities of death, bodily
functions, aging, etc. Give
examples.
Friday, November
22nd, 2013
Objectives:
Essential questions:
Writer’s Notebook ideas:
Friday, November 22, 2013
English Agenda
WN: Choose a topic
from you’re the
Sacred Writing Time
or your November
Bingo sheet!
PreAP Only –
Discussion on The
Giver as needed.
Work on your
Setting
House
Projects
Projects due
on Tuesday
when you
return from
Thanksgiving!
The Giver – Day 2
• WN: Why are memories
important? In 2005, Rosa Parks,
a major figure in the civil rights
movement passed away. Why is
it important to remember her and
the role she played in our
history?
• Show video of Rosa Parks and
the civil rights movement…
The Giver – Day 2
• Will you have an effect on
History? What part will you
play? How will you be
remembered?
• The Emperor’s Club video clip
• Begin a discussion with the
question “Is it better for all
people to be alike or for people
to be different? List reasons for
each opinion.
Monday, November
25, 2013
Objectives:
Essential questions:
Writer’s Notebook ideas:
What are your family
traditions for Thanksgiving?
Are you at your house?
Travel far away? Going just
down the road?
Monday, November 25th, 2013
English Agenda
• Remember to read over the
Thanksgiving break! Have a
wonderful time with your family
and friends over the weekend!
• Agenda is based on the curriculum
set aside for all students that will
be in attendance today…rotating
schedule of class schedule only!
• We will work on Math concepts
ALL DAY!
• Free day for all those that scored
proficient or advanced last year!