2023 English 1 (1st Period)-1 Assignments

Review for Exams
* Use Vocabulary.com
* Use handout given in class 
*Use Chompchomp for review of grammar

Finish Shakespearean Sonnet
Read/Watch Act 5 of "Romeo and Juliet"
Complete Act 5 questions & turn in
Get LEAP exemption letters signed (for those who achieved Mastery or Advanced)
Finish any missing Commonlit

Sonnet 18 - Annotate the poem and create a new sonnet using Shakespeare’s rhyme pattern 
Read Act 4, Scenes 1-5 in “Romeo and Juliet” 
Answer text-dependent questions
Watch Video to compare and contrast scenes
Get LEAP exemption letters signed for those who achieved Mastery or Advanced

This assignment is due 12/17/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Vocabulary QuizComplete Commonlit "Excerpts From Romeo and Juliet"
Review/Finish Act 2 of "Romeo and Juliet"
Complete and turn in questions
Read/Watch Act 3 of "Romeo and Juliet"
Complete questions (due Monday)

Vocabulary Jam (Compete against classmates)
Read Act 2, Scenes 1-2
Watch video for Act 2, Scenes 3-5 using the 2013 version (Compare and contrast video - discuss colors, clothing, etc.)
Discuss character motivations
Complete text-dependent questions

Complete back side of vocabulary sheet
Commonlit "The Lure of Shakespeare"
Review Argumentative Essay
Read Act 1, Scenes 3-5 "Romeo and Juliet"
Complete worksheet for Act 1, Scene 3 (How do you cite quotes from a play?)

This assignment is due 12/14/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Complete back side of vocabulary sheet
Commonlit "The Lure of Shakespeare"
Review Argumentative Essay
Read Act 1, Scenes 3-5 "Romeo and Juliet"
Complete worksheet for Act 1, Scene 3 (How do you cite quotes from a play?)

This assignment is due 12/14/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Review Vocabulary (Side 1)
Review Prologue to "Romeo and Juliet"
Turn in "All the World's a Stage"
Read "Romeo and Juliet" Act 1, Scenes 1-2
Complete text-dependent questions

Review Vocabulary (Side 1)
Review Prologue to "Romeo and Juliet"
Turn in "All the World's a Stage"
Read "Romeo and Juliet" Act 1, Scenes 1-2
Complete text-dependent questions

Finish Commonlit "Legacy of Shakespeare"
Finish "All the World's a Stage" and turn in
Complete front side of Vocabulary sheet (Last quiz on Friday)
Read the prologue to "Romeo and Juliet"
Guidance Presentation

Make sure yo bring your HMH book all week. We will be reading "Romeo and Juliet"

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

GOOD LUCK ON LEAP TESTING!!!!!!!

IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due Friday)


Practice online:
https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Answer Key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Last Day of LEAP Testing!!!!!!!!!
IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due Friday)

Last Day of LEAP Testing!!!!!!!!!
IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due Friday)

LEAP Testing - Good luck!!!!!
IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due Friday)

LEAP Testing - Good luck!!!!!
IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due Friday)

Finish IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due tonight @ 11:59 PM

Introduce background information for “Romeo and Juliet” 
Anticipation Guide (Worksheet + Discussion)
Students will read pages 890-898 in the literature book - write down 15 important notes
"All the World's a Stage" (Read, Annotate, and complete questions)


Commonlit “The Legacy of William Shakespeare”

Finish IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due tonight @ 11:59 PM

Introduce background information for “Romeo and Juliet” 
Anticipation Guide (Worksheet + Discussion)
Students will read pages 890-898 in the literature book - write down 15 important notes
"All the World's a Stage" (Read, Annotate, and complete questions)


Commonlit “The Legacy of William Shakespeare”

Finish IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy - due tonight @ 11:59 PM

Introduce background information for “Romeo and Juliet” 
Anticipation Guide (Worksheet + Discussion)
Students will read pages 890-898 in the literature book - write down 15 important notes
"All the World's a Stage" (Read, Annotate, and complete questions)


Commonlit “The Legacy of William Shakespeare”

IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy)
LEAP Prep though packet (In class)

Practice online:
https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Answer Key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Mini Lesson - review of Works Cited page
Type final copy of argumentative essay - Should students read To Kill a Mockingbird in 9th grade at BCHS (Submit final copy to Turnitin.com - due at 11:59 PM)

IXL E3, D1, D2, D3, F2 (Complete 20 questions each with 70% accuracy)
LEAP Prep though packet (In class)

Practice online:
https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Answer Key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Mini Lesson - review of Works Cited page
Type final copy of argumentative essay - Should students read To Kill a Mockingbird in 9th grade at BCHS (Submit final copy to Turnitin.com - due at 11:59 PM)

Unit Test

Read the articles about To Kill a Mockingbird and underline or highlight the claim and counterclaim. 

Unit Test

Read the articles about To Kill a Mockingbird and underline or highlight the claim and counterclaim. 

Unit Test

Read the articles about To Kill a Mockingbird and underline or highlight the claim and counterclaim. 

Unit Test

Read the articles about To Kill a Mockingbird and underline or highlight the claim and counterclaim. 

LEAP Practice (We will complete pages 18-28 in the LEAP packet)

For additional practice, you can complete LEAP Prep Practice using the following link- https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Here is the answer key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Type Argumentative essay - should To Kill a Mockingbird be taught in the curriculum at Belle Chasse High School
Read the 3 articles posted in Google Classroom for Wednesday (highlight claims and counterclaims)
Complete outline to put ideas in correct order (if you need to)

Reminders:
You must have 5 paragraphs (Each body paragraph should have 2 pieces of textual evidence)
You must use textual evidence from 3-4 sources.
Remember that you 2 main ideas of your claim must go in the thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph

LEAP Practice (We will complete pages 18-28 in the LEAP packet)

For additional practice, you can complete LEAP Prep Practice using the following link- https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Here is the answer key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Type Argumentative essay - should To Kill a Mockingbird be taught in the curriculum at Belle Chasse High School
Read the 3 articles posted in Google Classroom for Wednesday (highlight claims and counterclaims)
Complete outline to put ideas in correct order (if you need to)

Reminders:
You must have 5 paragraphs (Each body paragraph should have 2 pieces of textual evidence)
You must use textual evidence from 3-4 sources.
Remember that you 2 main ideas of your claim must go in the thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph

LEAP Practice (We will complete a packet in the classroom together)

For additional practice, you can complete LEAP Prep Practice using the following link- https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Here is the answer key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Unpack Argumentative essay - should To Kill a Mockingbird be taught in the curriculum at Belle Chasse High School
Read the 3 articles posted in Google Classroom for Wednesday (highlight claims and counterclaims)
Complete outline to put ideas in correct order
Begin writing argumentative essay

LEAP Practice (We will complete a packet in the classroom together)

For additional practice, you can complete LEAP Prep Practice using the following link- https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Here is the answer key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Unpack Argumentative essay - should To Kill a Mockingbird be taught in the curriculum at Belle Chasse High School
Read the 3 articles posted in Google Classroom for Wednesday (highlight claims and counterclaims)
Complete outline to put ideas in correct order
Begin writing argumentative essay

LEAP Practice (We will complete a packet in the classroom together)

For additional practice, you can complete LEAP Prep Practice using the following link- https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Here is the answer key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Unpack Argumentative essay - should To Kill a Mockingbird be taught in the curriculum at Belle Chasse High School
Read the 3 articles posted in Google Classroom for Wednesday (highlight claims and counterclaims)
Complete outline to put ideas in correct order
Begin writing argumentative essay

LEAP Practice (We will complete a packet in the classroom together)

For additional practice, you can complete LEAP Prep Practice using the following link- https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf
Here is the answer key:

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf

Unpack Argumentative essay - should To Kill a Mockingbird be taught in the curriculum at Belle Chasse High School
Read the 3 articles posted in Google Classroom for Wednesday (highlight claims and counterclaims)
Complete outline to put ideas in correct order
Begin writing argumentative essay

LEAP Prep - Practice using the tools in the DRC 
Share/Turn in Choice Assignments
Review Chapter 28 (Complete questions and summary)
Read Chapters 29-31 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Answer text-dependent questions
Review of To Kill a Mockingbird (Test tomorrow)

LEAP Prep - Practice using the tools in the DRC 
Share/Turn in Choice Assignments
Review Chapter 28 (Complete questions and summary)
Read Chapters 29-31 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Answer text-dependent questions
Review of To Kill a Mockingbird (Test tomorrow)

LEAP Prep - Practice using the tools in the DRC 
Share/Turn in Choice Assignments
Review Chapter 28 (Complete questions and summary)
Read Chapters 29-31 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Answer text-dependent questions
Review of To Kill a Mockingbird (Test tomorrow)

LEAP Prep - Practice using the tools in the DRC 
Share/Turn in Choice Assignments
Review Chapter 28 (Complete questions and summary)
Read Chapters 29-31 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Answer text-dependent questions
Review of To Kill a Mockingbird (Test tomorrow)

Warm Up - Practice leading into quotes (Complete hard copy in class)
Review Literary Analysis Essay on Turnitin.com
Review Chapters 24-26 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Complete questions)
Read chapters 27-28 of To Kill a Mockingbird 

 (Complete questions)

Choice Assignment #2: Complete 1 of the following:
1 -  Write a Letter from Tom Robinson’s point of view
2 - Write a poem from the point of view of one of the characters
3 - Create a story map analyzing 8 important events that demonstrate Scout or Jem’s coming of age moments.
See rubrics in Friday's Google Classroom

Review Chapter 22 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Quiz over Chapters 17-22
Read or listen to Chapters 23 and finish questions assigned on Wednesday
Read Chapters 24--26 (Due Monday November 27th @ the beginning of class)
Complete 2nd Choice Assignment  (Due Tuesday November 28th @ the beginning of class)
Complete Extra Credit (If you are interested) - Packets were given out in class on Tuesday

Review Chapter 22 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Quiz over Chapters 17-22
Read or listen to Chapters 23 and finish questions assigned on Wednesday
Read Chapters 24--26 (Due Monday November 27th @ the beginning of class)
Complete 2nd Choice Assignment  (Due Tuesday November 28th @ the beginning of class)
Complete Extra Credit (If you are interested) - Packets were given out in class on Tuesday

Finish all work from Thursday:
Read Chapters 25-26
Complete 2nd Choice Assignment for To Kill a Mockingbird (Due November 28th at the beginning of class)
Complete Extra Credit Packet (Due November 27th at the beginning of class)

Have a Great Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finish all work from Thursday:
Read Chapters 25-26
Complete 2nd Choice Assignment for To Kill a Mockingbird (Due November 28th at the beginning of class)
Complete Extra Credit Packet (Due November 27th at the beginning of class)

Have a Great Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IXLL2 (10 minutes, 70% 20 questions)
Turn in Choice Assignment
Gallery Walk (Read Classic Trials and determine whether people are innocent or guilty)
Read Chapter 22 (Quiz tomorrow)
Complete questions for chapter 22

Finish IXL F1 (20 questions, 70% and 10 minutes)
Read Chapters 20-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Watch Video of trial
Complete choice assignment given yesterday (due tomorrow)
Gallery Walk (If time) - Read about other trials that were swayed by the community

Complete IXL F1 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Read Chapters 18-19 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Watch video of the court scene
Complete trial sheet
Annotate for rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Logos, and Pathos)
Choice Assignment (Due Wednesday)
letter to the jury
One-Pager

Finish all IXL for the week (LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4)
Finish Commonlit for the week "Herd Behavior"
Quiz over chapters 11-16
Turn in Passage Analysis Essay (if you didn't submit it last night)
Read or listen to chapter 17 
Fill out "Courtroom" worksheet

This assignment is due 11/10/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 11/10/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

IXL LL3 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%)
Review requirements for passage analysis essay for Chapter 1- 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Finish  outline (hard copy or typed copy)
Make sure you use a hook, TAG and thesis statement. The thesis must include the 3 literary elements plus a theme 
Find and incorporate textual evidence (must have at least 2 pieces per paragraph)
Use transition words to connect paragraphs and ideas within the paragraphs. 
Use proper lead-ins when inserting quotes
Use commentary to explain all of your quotes
Read Chapters 14-15 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Watch video of mob scene (If time)
Complete “Herd Behavior” in Commonlit (Due Friday by 11:59 PM)

IXL LL3 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%)
Review requirements for passage analysis essay for Chapter 1- 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Finish  outline (hard copy or typed copy)
Make sure you use a hook, TAG and thesis statement. The thesis must include the 3 literary elements plus a theme 
Find and incorporate textual evidence (must have at least 2 pieces per paragraph)
Use transition words to connect paragraphs and ideas within the paragraphs. 
Use proper lead-ins when inserting quotes
Use commentary to explain all of your quotes
Read Chapters 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Watch video of mob scene (If time)
Complete “Herd Behavior” in Commonlit (Due Friday by 11:59 PM)

Finish IXL LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4
Review Chapters 14
Read Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird & watch the video (Note the differences)
Complete “Herd Behavior” in Commonlit
Read Chapter 16 (Quiz tomorrow over Chapters 12-16)
Turn in Literary Analysis Essay

Finish IXL LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4
Review Chapters 14
Read Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird & watch the video (Note the differences)
Complete “Herd Behavior” in Commonlit
Read Chapter 16 (Quiz tomorrow over Chapters 12-16)
Turn in Literary Analysis Essay

Finish IXL LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4
Review Chapters 14
Read Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird & watch the video (Note the differences)
Complete “Herd Behavior” in Commonlit
Read Chapter 16 (Quiz tomorrow over Chapters 12-16)
Turn in Literary Analysis Essay

Finish IXL LL1, LL2, LL3, LL4
Review Chapters 14
Read Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird & watch the video (Note the differences)
Complete “Herd Behavior” in Commonlit
Read Chapter 16 (Quiz tomorrow over Chapters 12-16)
Turn in Literary Analysis Essay

IXL LL2 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%)
Review requirements for passage analysis essay for Chapter 1- 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Finish  outline in packet or on google Doc
find and incorporate textual evidence
determine a theme for the passage
Type up 5 paragraph essay. (Must have 3 paragraphs completed tonight)

IXL LL2 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%)
Review requirements for passage analysis essay for Chapter 1- 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Finish  outline in packet or on google Doc
find and incorporate textual evidence
determine a theme for the passage
Type up 5 paragraph essay. (Must have 3 paragraphs completed tonight)

Complete IXL LL1 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%) - Review pgs. 173-189 in the grammar book if you have questions
Read Chapters 12-13 of To Kill a Mockingbird 
Begin passage analysis essay for Chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Due Wednesday)
Complete  outline (handed out in packet on Friday)
find and incorporate textual evidence
determine a theme for the passage
I have attached a sample outline (DO NOT COPY the sample - fill in your own information)

Complete IXL LL1 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%) - Review pgs. 173-189 in the grammar book if you have questions
Read Chapters 12-13 of To Kill a Mockingbird 
Begin passage analysis essay for Chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Due Wednesday)
Complete  outline (handed out in packet on Friday)
find and incorporate textual evidence
determine a theme for the passage
I have attached a sample outline (DO NOT COPY the sample - fill in your own information)

Complete IXL LL1 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%) - Review pgs. 173-189 in the grammar book if you have questions
Read Chapters 12-13 of To Kill a Mockingbird 
Begin passage analysis essay for Chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Due Wednesday)
Complete  outline (handed out in packet on Friday)
find and incorporate textual evidence
determine a theme for the passage
I have attached a sample outline (DO NOT COPY the sample - fill in your own information)

Complete IXL LL1 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%) - Review pgs. 173-189 in the grammar book if you have questions
Read Chapters 12-13 of To Kill a Mockingbird 
Begin passage analysis essay for Chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Due Wednesday)
Complete  outline (handed out in packet on Friday)
find and incorporate textual evidence
determine a theme for the passage
I have attached a sample outline (DO NOT COPY the sample - fill in your own information)

Vocabulary Quiz
Complete IXL JJ3 (10 minutes, 20 questions, and 70%)
Present Collages
Turn in Chapter 1-11 Questions
Read Chapter 12 and begin Passage Analysis Essay

Vocabulary Quiz
Complete IXL JJ3 (10 minutes, 20 questions, and 70%)
Present Collages
Turn in Chapter 1-11 Questions
Read Chapter 12 and begin Passage Analysis Essay

Vocabulary Quiz
Complete IXL JJ3 (10 minutes, 20 questions, and 70%)
Present Collages
Turn in Chapter 1-11 Questions
Read Chapter 12 and begin Passage Analysis Essay

Review Vocabulary words (Complete back side of sheet and practice with Vocabulary.com) - Quiz tomorrow
Review modifiers (Dangling and Misplaced) - Complete worksheet and IXL JJ2 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%)
Review chapters 9-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Finish/Review questions)
Read Chapter 11 and complete questions (All questions for chapters 1-11 are due tomorrow at the end of class)
Today is the last day to turn in Extra credit Veteran's Poems. 

Complete Collage Project (Due tomorrow at the beginning of class) - Must have at least 8 pictures from the 1930, quotes for each picture from the novel, and 3-5 sentence explanations for each quote. You must fully explain what is going on in the picture and how this helps to explain the context of the novel. Make sure your collage is creative and it represents a COLLAGE. 

Review Vocabulary words (Complete back side of sheet and practice with Vocabulary.com) - Quiz tomorrow
Review modifiers (Dangling and Misplaced) - Complete worksheet and IXL JJ2 (10 minutes, 20 questions, 70%)
Review chapters 9-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Finish/Review questions)
Read Chapter 11 and complete questions (All questions for chapters 1-11 are due tomorrow at the end of class)
Today is the last day to turn in Extra credit Veteran's Poems. 

Complete Collage Project (Due tomorrow at the beginning of class) - Must have at least 8 pictures from the 1930, quotes for each picture from the novel, and 3-5 sentence explanations for each quote. You must fully explain what is going on in the picture and how this helps to explain the context of the novel. Make sure your collage is creative and it represents a COLLAGE. 

Mini Lesson - Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 
- complete workbook pages 141-144
- complete IXL JJ1 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Review Chapters 7-8 questions for To Kill a Mockingbird
Read Chapters 9-10 of novel and answer text-dependent questions
Work on "Historical Investigation" project
Complete extra credit poem - due November 2nd at the beginning of class.

No School
Finish all assignments that were not completed on Tuesday

No School
Finish all assignments that were not completed on Tuesday

Review parallel structure and vocabulary words from last week 
Vocabulary Quiz
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Collage due on Friday, November 3rd)
Introduction of new vocabulary words (Complete front of hard copy and practice with Vocabulary.com)
Read chapters 7-8 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Answer text-dependent questions for chapters 7-8
Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

Review parallel structure and vocabulary words from last week 
Vocabulary Quiz
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Collage due on Friday, November 3rd)
Introduction of new vocabulary words (Complete front of hard copy and practice with Vocabulary.com)
Read chapters 7-8 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Answer text-dependent questions for chapters 7-8
Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

Finish all IXL for the week (O2, O3, O4, O5) - make sure you completed at least 20 questions for each with 70% or higher accuracy. This must be done by 1:00 today. 
Finish reading chapters 5-6 (This must be completed by Monday) - Questions will be added to the vocabulary quiz. 
Review vocabulary words for the week (Quiz Monday)
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Due November 3rd)
Finish Commonlit - "Overview of the Great Depression" (Due tonight)

Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

Finish all IXL for the week (O2, O3, O4, O5) - make sure you completed at least 20 questions for each with 70% or higher accuracy. This must be done by 1:00 today. 
Finish reading chapters 5-6 (This must be completed by Monday) - Questions will be added to the vocabulary quiz. 
Review vocabulary words for the week (Quiz Monday)
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Due November 3rd)
Finish Commonlit - "Overview of the Great Depression" (Due tonight)

Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

Finish all IXL for the week (O2, O3, O4, O5) - make sure you completed at least 20 questions for each with 70% or higher accuracy. This must be done by 1:00 today. 
Finish reading chapters 5-6 (This must be completed by Monday) - Questions will be added to the vocabulary quiz. 
Review vocabulary words for the week (Quiz Monday)
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Due November 3rd)
Finish Commonlit - "Overview of the Great Depression" (Due tonight)

Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

Finish all IXL for the week (O2, O3, O4, O5) - make sure you completed at least 20 questions for each with 70% or higher accuracy. This must be done by 1:00 today. 
Finish reading chapters 5-6 (This must be completed by Monday) - Questions will be added to the vocabulary quiz. 
Review vocabulary words for the week (Quiz Monday)
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Due November 3rd)
Finish Commonlit - "Overview of the Great Depression" (Due tonight)

Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

Finish all IXL for the week (O2, O3, O4, O5) - make sure you completed at least 20 questions for each with 70% or higher accuracy.
Read chapters 4-6 (This must be completed by Monday) - Questions will be added to the vocabulary quiz. 
Review vocabulary words for the week (Quiz Monday)
Complete Commonlit - "Overview of the Great Depression"
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation

Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

Finish all IXL for the week (O2, O3, O4, O5) - make sure you completed at least 20 questions for each with 70% or higher accuracy.
Read chapters 4-6 (This must be completed by Monday) - Questions will be added to the vocabulary quiz. 
Review vocabulary words for the week (Quiz Monday)
Complete Commonlit - "Overview of the Great Depression"
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation

Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

This assignment is due 10/26/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 10/26/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Finish all IXL for the week (O2, O3, O4, O5) - make sure you completed at least 20 questions for each with 70% or higher accuracy.
Read chapters 4-6 (This must be completed by Monday) - Questions will be added to the vocabulary quiz. 
Review vocabulary words for the week (Quiz Monday)
Complete Commonlit - "Overview of the Great Depression"
Work on Historical Investigation Presentation

Extra Credit - Create an Ode or Thank You poem to a veteran. It can rhyme, but does not have to. It must be appropriate and include 16-24 lines. It must also be typed (Due November 2nd)

This assignment is due 10/26/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 10/26/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Complete back side of vocabulary sheet
Pop Quiz
Review Chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Finish/Review questions
Read Chapters 2-3 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete Commonlit "Overview of the Great Depression

Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Collage Project) - Due at the beginning of class on November 3rd

Complete back side of vocabulary sheet
Pop Quiz
Review Chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Finish/Review questions
Read Chapters 2-3 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete Commonlit "Overview of the Great Depression

Work on Historical Investigation Presentation (Collage Project) - Due at the beginning of class on November 3rd

Mini Lesson - Parallel Structure 
Handout
IXL O2, O3 (Complete 20 questions each and earn 70% or higher)
Review requirements for Embedded Assessment for unit 3 (Historical Investigation Presentation - multimedia project) 
View opening credits for "To Kill a Mockingbird" (0-2:57) - Analyze and make predictions about symbols & characters
Read chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird (Finish for homework if not finished in class)
Complete text-dependent questions
Complete Spring Board page 517, 519 (Handouts)

Introduction of vocabulary for the week
Practice with vocabulary.com
Complete front side of hard copy
Review MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” and “I Have a Dream” speech
Finish Commonlit (Due yesterday)
Listen to songs by Bob Dylan and Sam Cooke
Annotate each line and discuss the time period
Determine the relevance of music and discuss the ideas of how people could influence society to make changes
In 1 paragraph explain how people try to stand for their rights and influence change for the better
Introduction of Collage Project

Vocabulary Quiz
Turn in MLK Packet
Read "I Have a Dream" speech in HMH
Complete Commonlit for "I Have a Dream"

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Vocabulary
- Complete and review answers to back side of hard copy
- Jam or review words using Vocabulary.com
Finish reading "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
- Highlight rhetorical appeals
- Finish SOAPSTone

Read MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech pg. 89-96 HMH
Complete Commonlit "I Have a Dream"

Vocabulary
- Complete and review answers to back side of hard copy
- Jam or review words using Vocabulary.com
Finish reading "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
- Highlight rhetorical appeals
- Finish SOAPSTone

Read MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech pg. 89-96 HMH
Complete Commonlit "I Have a Dream"

Vocabulary
- Complete and review answers to back side of hard copy
- Jam or review words using Vocabulary.com
Finish reading "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
- Highlight rhetorical appeals
- Finish SOAPSTone

Read MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech pg. 89-96 HMH
Complete Commonlit "I Have a Dream"

Mini Lesson - Rhetorical AppealsComplete IXL M1 & M2 (20 questions each, 70% and 10 minutes)
Review Jim Crow Laws
Discuss Historical Context (Look at pictures, complete graphic organizers, and answer questions pgs. 574-579)
Begin "Letter From Birmingham Jail"
-Highlight rhetorical appeals
-Complete SOAPSTone

Mini Lesson - Rhetorical AppealsComplete IXL M1 & M2 (20 questions each, 70% and 10 minutes)
Review Jim Crow Laws
Discuss Historical Context (Look at pictures, complete graphic organizers, and answer questions pgs. 574-579)
Begin "Letter From Birmingham Jail"
-Highlight rhetorical appeals
-Complete SOAPSTone

Guidance Presentation
Finish all work that was not completed on Monday.

Guidance Presentation
Finish all work that was not completed on Monday.

Introduction to vocabulary (Complete front side of sheet & practice with Vocabulary. com
Complete IXL DD1 & DD7 (10 minutes each, 70% and 20 questions each)
Complete Anticipation Guide for To Kill a Mockingbird
Begin packet (Complete pages 567-573) - Jim Crow Laws

Introduction to vocabulary (Complete front side of sheet & practice with Vocabulary. com
Complete IXL DD1 & DD7 (10 minutes each, 70% and 20 questions each)
Complete Anticipation Guide for To Kill a Mockingbird
Begin packet (Complete pages 567-573) - Jim Crow Laws

Review for Exams (Practice with Packet and Jeopardy games)
You can also practice grammar with the Chomp Chomp links that I sent on previous days

Review for Exams (Practice with Packet and Jeopardy games)
You can also practice grammar with the Chomp Chomp links that I sent on previous days

Bad Boy Test (See Google Stream for Review)
Extra Credit Presentations in small groups
Test Review (Unit 2)
Study for Exam

Bad Boy Test (See Google Stream for Review)
Extra Credit Presentations in small groups
Test Review (Unit 2)
Study for Exam

IXL - Q6 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Finish reading independent novel
Review for Novel Test on Monday 
-Jeopardy Game
- Discussion groups

Review for exam
Work on extra credit brochure or mask

IXL - Q6 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Finish reading independent novel
Review for Novel Test on Monday 
-Jeopardy Game
- Discussion groups

Review for exam
Work on extra credit brochure or mask

IXL - Q5 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
“Dolce Et Decorum Est"
-Listen to poem
-Read and answer questions
Review for Unit Test
(Jeopardy)
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/poetry-review-jeopardy-11
Poetry Scavenger Hunt 
annotate poems
find literary devices. 
determine the tone and theme
Read novel and complete online discussion post (due tonight)
Work on extra credit brochure or mask

IXL - Q5 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
“Dolce Et Decorum Est"
-Listen to poem
-Read and answer questions
Review for Unit Test
(Jeopardy)
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/poetry-review-jeopardy-11
Poetry Scavenger Hunt 
annotate poems
find literary devices. 
determine the tone and theme
Read novel and complete online discussion post (due tonight)
Work on extra credit brochure or mask

Unit 2 Test

Once finished, complete any missing IXL or finish independent novel (Test on Monday)
Turn in late discussion post (due yesterday)
Turn in late/missing Literary Analysis essay

Complete extra credit (Due Monday)

Unit 2 Test

Once finished, complete any missing IXL or finish independent novel (Test on Monday)
Turn in late discussion post (due yesterday)
Turn in late/missing Literary Analysis essay

Complete extra credit (Due Monday)

Unit 2 Test

Once finished, complete any missing IXL or finish independent novel (Test on Monday)
Turn in late discussion post (due yesterday)
Turn in late/missing Literary Analysis essay

Complete extra credit (Due Monday)

Unit 2 Test

Once finished, complete any missing IXL or finish independent novel (Test on Monday)
Turn in late discussion post (due yesterday)
Turn in late/missing Literary Analysis essay

Complete extra credit (Due Monday)

Read chapters 14-17 in Bad Boy and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations.
Note: After you turn in your response, below it you will see “See classmate answers." There you click on that and you can see all of the people who responded already and respond yourself.

IXL - Q1 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Literary Analysis essay 
Annotate poem, short story, or memoir
Look at a sample essay
Create intro paragraph (Hook, TAG & thesis)
Begin writing body paragraphs (You should be done with the first 2 paragraphs before entering class tomorrow)
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due Wednesday @ 11:59 PM) 
Work on extra credit brochure or mask - Due Monday, October 9th

IXL - Q1 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Literary Analysis essay 
Annotate poem, short story, or memoir
Look at a sample essay
Create intro paragraph (Hook, TAG & thesis)
Begin writing body paragraphs (You should be done with the first 2 paragraphs before entering class tomorrow)
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due Wednesday @ 11:59 PM) 
Work on extra credit brochure or mask - Due Monday, October 9th

IXL - W2 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Literary Analysis essay 
Finish typing body paragraphs
Proofread for syntax and diction
Submit essay to Paperrater
Edit and revise essay
Submit essay to Turnitin.com (Due tonight)
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due October 4th)
Work on extra credit brochure or mask (Due October 9th)

IXL - W2 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Literary Analysis essay 
Finish typing body paragraphs
Proofread for syntax and diction
Submit essay to Paperrater
Edit and revise essay
Submit essay to Turnitin.com (Due tonight)
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due October 4th)
Work on extra credit brochure or mask (Due October 9th)

Vocabulary Quiz 
Finish IXL for the week
Turn in "Odyssey" packet
Read chapters 14-17 in Bad Boy and complete online discussion post (Due next Wednesday at 11:59 PM)
Literary Analysis essay 
Review rubric
Look at a sample essay
Choose text/texts to analyze
Importance of intro paragraph (TAG & thesis)
Begin organizing ideas for essay
Find quotes that show literary devices

Grammar Mini Lesson - Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns and Compound subjects
Complete pgs. 90-92 in grammar book
Complete FF3 + 10th EE3 (20 questions, 70%)
Vocabulary Review
Complete a Jam in Vocabulary.com
Study hard copies of words
Review of “The Odyssey”
Read “Death at the Palace” + “Odysseus and Penelope” (Pg. 803-809)
Complete text-dependent questions
Begin literary analysis essay (Due October 3rd)
Work on extra credit (Due October 9)
Read novel and complete online discussion post
Test over the novel will be Monday, October 9

Grammar Mini Lesson - Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns and Compound subjects
Complete pgs. 90-92 in grammar book
Complete FF3 + 10th EE3 (20 questions, 70%)
Vocabulary Review
Complete a Jam in Vocabulary.com
Study hard copies of words
Review of “The Odyssey”
Read “Death at the Palace” + “Odysseus and Penelope” (Pg. 803-809)
Complete text-dependent questions
Begin literary analysis essay (Due October 3rd)
Work on extra credit (Due October 9)
Read novel and complete online discussion post
Test over the novel will be Monday, October 9

Turn in "Odyssey Poem" assigned last Friday - due yesterday
Grammar Mini Lesson - Subject-Verb Agreement
Complete pgs. 86-89 in grammar book
Complete IXL FF2, GG3 (20 questions, 70%, 10 minutes EACH)
Review “The Odyssey”
Complete Commonlit "The Sirens"
Read “The Cattle of the Sun God,” + “The Meeting of Father and Son,” (784-786 + 790-794)
Answer text-dependent questions
Introduction of Extra Credit (Mask or Brochure)
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due Wednesday @ 11:59 PM)

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations. Please give at least 200 words for your response and include textual evidence.

Turn in "Odyssey Poem" assigned last Friday - due yesterday
Grammar Mini Lesson - Subject-Verb Agreement
Complete pgs. 86-89 in grammar book
Complete IXL FF2, GG3 (20 questions, 70%, 10 minutes EACH)
Review “The Odyssey”
Complete Commonlit "The Sirens"
Read “The Cattle of the Sun God,” + “The Meeting of Father and Son,” (784-786 + 790-794)
Answer text-dependent questions
Introduction of Extra Credit (Mask or Brochure)
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due Wednesday @ 11:59 PM)

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations. Please give at least 200 words for your response and include textual evidence.

Review vocabulary words for the week
Complete back side of worksheet
Practice with Vocabulary.com
Review “The Odyssey”
Read “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog,” + “The Test of the Great Bow”(794-802)
Complete text-dependent questions


Write a paragraph summarizing what happens when Odysseus returns to his homeland
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due tonight at 11:59 PM)

Review vocabulary words for the week
Complete back side of worksheet
Practice with Vocabulary.com
Review “The Odyssey”
Read “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog,” + “The Test of the Great Bow”(794-802)
Complete text-dependent questions


Write a paragraph summarizing what happens when Odysseus returns to his homeland
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due tonight at 11:59 PM)

Review vocabulary words for the week
Complete back side of worksheet
Practice with Vocabulary.com
Review “The Odyssey”
Read “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog,” + “The Test of the Great Bow”(794-802)
Complete text-dependent questions


Write a paragraph summarizing what happens when Odysseus returns to his homeland
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due tonight at 11:59 PM)

Review vocabulary words for the week
Complete back side of worksheet
Practice with Vocabulary.com
Review “The Odyssey”
Read “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog,” + “The Test of the Great Bow”(794-802)
Complete text-dependent questions


Write a paragraph summarizing what happens when Odysseus returns to his homeland
Read novel and complete online discussion post (Due tonight at 11:59 PM)

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Introduction to vocabulary for the week
- Complete front side of hard copy
- Practice with Vocabulary.com
Review feedback on Narrative Essay (practice writing complete sentences and use a consistent verb tense)
Turn in POV poem and Character Trait graphic organizer
Read "The Odyssey"
- The Enchantress Circe
- The Land of the Dead
- The Sirens, Scylla, and Charbdys
Answer text-dependent questions
Complete Commonlit questions for The Sirens

Finish reading chapters 10-13 for novel Bad Boy and submit online discussion post (Due Wednesday at 11:59 PM)

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Introduction to vocabulary for the week
- Complete front side of hard copy
- Practice with Vocabulary.com
Review feedback on Narrative Essay (practice writing complete sentences and use a consistent verb tense)
Turn in POV poem and Character Trait graphic organizer
Read "The Odyssey"
- The Enchantress Circe
- The Land of the Dead
- The Sirens, Scylla, and Charbdys
Answer text-dependent questions
Complete Commonlit questions for The Sirens

Finish reading chapters 10-13 for novel Bad Boy and submit online discussion post (Due Wednesday at 11:59 PM)

Review of Appositives
Complete worksheet
Literary Device Review
Complete IXL C4 & C7 (20 questions each, 70% and 10 minutes)
Vocabulary Review
Complete a Jam in Vocabulary.com
Study hard copies of words
Continue reading “The Odyssey” (HMH 504-515)
Finish "The Cyclops"
Complete text-dependent questions
Read novel and complete online discussion post.

Vocabulary Quiz over Appositives, The Odyssey, novel, and vocabulary
Finish/Review "The Cyclops"
watch video of “The Cyclops” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5OERqTniro
Complete the character analysis paper 
Review Calypso pg. 755 in Elements of Literature book
Take on the role of Odysseus, one of his men, the cyclops, the Lotus Eaters, or Calypso and write a 24 line poem (must use at least 4 literary devices and contain correct punctuation (Type in Google Doc)
Read novel and answer online discussion post (due Wednesday night at 11:59 pm)

Review of Appositives
Complete worksheet
Literary Device Review
Complete IXL C4 & C7 (20 questions each, 70% and 10 minutes)
Vocabulary Review
Complete a Jam in Vocabulary.com
Study hard copies of words
Continue reading “The Odyssey” (HMH 504-515)
Finish "The Cyclops"
Complete text-dependent questions
Read novel and complete online discussion post.

Vocabulary Quiz over Appositives, The Odyssey, novel, and vocabulary
Finish/Review "The Cyclops"
watch video of “The Cyclops” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5OERqTniro
Complete the character analysis paper 
Review Calypso pg. 755 in Elements of Literature book
Take on the role of Odysseus, one of his men, the cyclops, the Lotus Eaters, or Calypso and write a 24 line poem (must use at least 4 literary devices and contain correct punctuation (Type in Google Doc)
Read novel and answer online discussion post (due Wednesday night at 11:59 pm)

Review vocabulary words for the week - complete back side of worksheet and review with Vocabulary.com
Begin reading “The Odyssey” (750-758)
“Tell the Story,”
 “Calypso,”
Poem called “Calypso”
 “I am Laerte’s Son” 
“The Lotus Eaters”
Answer text dependent questions for books 1-3 (Packet handed out in class. 
Read novel and answer online discussion post

Review vocabulary words for the week - complete back side of worksheet and review with Vocabulary.com
Begin reading “The Odyssey” (750-758)
“Tell the Story,”
 “Calypso,”
Poem called “Calypso”
 “I am Laerte’s Son” 
“The Lotus Eaters”
Answer text dependent questions for books 1-3 (Packet handed out in class. 
Read novel and answer online discussion post

Share One-Pagers for novel
Mini lesson - Appositives 
Complete page 69-70 in the grammar book
Complete IXL BB3 and B4
Introduction of “The Odyssey”
Flocabulary
TedEd
Read background information for “The Odyssey” pgs. 740-746
(Take 20 notes)
Read chapters 10-13 of Bad Boy and work on online discussion post

Share One-Pagers for novel
Mini lesson - Appositives 
Complete page 69-70 in the grammar book
Complete IXL BB3 and B4
Introduction of “The Odyssey”
Flocabulary
TedEd
Read background information for “The Odyssey” pgs. 740-746
(Take 20 notes)
Read chapters 10-13 of Bad Boy and work on online discussion post

Introduction of vocabulary for the week
- Complete front side of paper and review through Vocabulary.com
Review of Bad Boy 
Think-Pair-Share the biggest obstacles that Walter has faced so far
Review Answers in online discussion post (Submit late posts)
Mini Lesson on leading into quotes
Create a One Pager showing and explaining 1 important moment that shows his coming-of age
Complete “The Odyssey” anticipation Guide
Read chapters 10-13 of Bad Boy and work on online discussion post

Introduction of vocabulary for the week
- Complete front side of paper and review through Vocabulary.com
Review of Bad Boy 
Think-Pair-Share the biggest obstacles that Walter has faced so far
Review Answers in online discussion post (Submit late posts)
Mini Lesson on leading into quotes
Create a One Pager showing and explaining 1 important moment that shows his coming-of age
Complete “The Odyssey” anticipation Guide
Read chapters 10-13 of Bad Boy and work on online discussion post

Vocabulary Quiz over words from the weekReview "Oh Captain, My Captain"

Read “Still I Rise” 
Complete text dependent questions in Commonlit
Annotate the poem on paper or in the computer
Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post (due Sunday night at 11:59 PM)

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations. Remember that each post is worth 20 points toward an assessment.

Vocabulary Quiz over words from the weekReview "Oh Captain, My Captain"

Read “Still I Rise” 
Complete text dependent questions in Commonlit
Annotate the poem on paper or in the computer
Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post (due Sunday night at 11:59 PM)

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations. Remember that each post is worth 20 points toward an assessment.

Mini Lesson - Participial Phrases and Gerunds
Complete workbook pages 58-62
Complete IXL EE3 & EE4 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Review prepositional phrases (see attached websites)
Review of Vocabulary Words
Review papers
Practice with Vocabulary.com
Compete in a Jam
Introduction to Unit “Heroes and Quests”
Read “Oh Captain, My Captain”
Complete questions in packet


Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post
Turn in late narrative essays

Mini Lesson - Participial Phrases and Gerunds
Complete workbook pages 58-62
Complete IXL EE3 & EE4 (20 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Review prepositional phrases (see attached websites)
Review of Vocabulary Words
Review papers
Practice with Vocabulary.com
Compete in a Jam
Introduction to Unit “Heroes and Quests”
Read “Oh Captain, My Captain”
Complete questions in packet


Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post
Turn in late narrative essays

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Review Vocabulary Words
Complete back side of paper
Introduction/review of Paperrater - incorporating vocabulary words from the past 3 weeks
Finish Narrative Essay (due tonight) - must be submitted to Turnitin.com

Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post

Review Vocabulary Words
Complete back side of paper
Introduction/review of Paperrater - incorporating vocabulary words from the past 3 weeks
Finish Narrative Essay (due tonight) - must be submitted to Turnitin.com

Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post

Mini Lesson - The Phrase
Complete pg. 52-54 in the grammar workbook
Complete IXL BB1 & BB2
Review MLA format and introduction to Turnitin.com
Narrative (rewrite one of the memoirs or short stories read in English 1 using a different point of view)
Incorporate literary devices and dialogue
Include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution


Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post

Mini Lesson - The Phrase
Complete pg. 52-54 in the grammar workbook
Complete IXL BB1 & BB2
Review MLA format and introduction to Turnitin.com
Narrative (rewrite one of the memoirs or short stories read in English 1 using a different point of view)
Incorporate literary devices and dialogue
Include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution


Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post

Introduction to vocabulary words for the week (Complete hard copy and practice with Vocabulary.com)
Review of Bad Boy (Characters and Conflicts)
Review “Always Running” by Luis Rodriguez
discuss the imagery and symbolism used
discuss point of view and how the story would change if told from a different point of view
Review dialogue and proper lead-ins (Complete graphic organizer)
Introduction to Narrative (rewrite one of the memoirs or short stories read in English 1 using a different point of view)
Incorporate literary devices and dialogue
Include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution


Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post

Introduction to vocabulary words for the week (Complete hard copy and practice with Vocabulary.com)
Review of Bad Boy (Characters and Conflicts)
Review “Always Running” by Luis Rodriguez
discuss the imagery and symbolism used
discuss point of view and how the story would change if told from a different point of view
Review dialogue and proper lead-ins (Complete graphic organizer)
Introduction to Narrative (rewrite one of the memoirs or short stories read in English 1 using a different point of view)
Incorporate literary devices and dialogue
Include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution


Read chapters 7-9 of Bad Boy and complete online discussion post

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations.

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations.

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations.

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations.

Test (Online)
Once you are finished, read your novel and complete your online discussion post (due Sunday @ 11:59 PM)

Review types of sentences (complete worksheet)
Read “Always Running” by Luis Rodriguez
discuss the imagery and symbolism used
discuss point of view and how the story would change if told from a different point of view
Review dialogue and proper lead-ins
Finish IXL for the week
Review short stories for the test on Friday
Quizizz, Jeopardy, etc. 

Read novel and complete online discussion post

Test (Online)
Once you are finished, read your novel and complete your online discussion post (due Sunday @ 11:59 PM)

Review types of sentences (complete worksheet)
Read “Always Running” by Luis Rodriguez
discuss the imagery and symbolism used
discuss point of view and how the story would change if told from a different point of view
Review dialogue and proper lead-ins
Finish IXL for the week
Review short stories for the test on Friday
Quizizz, Jeopardy, etc. 

Read novel and complete online discussion post

Mini Lesson - Types of Sentences
-Power Point Presentation
-Complete grammar pg. 81-82
-Complete IXL BB4, BB5 (10 minutes, 20 questions, and 70% each)
Finish reading “The Gift of the Magi” and answer text dependent questions in packet
Answer questions in Commonlit
Continue reading Bad Boy (Pgs. 19-68) and answer online discussion questions

Mini Lesson - Types of Sentences
-Power Point Presentation
-Complete grammar pg. 81-82
-Complete IXL BB4, BB5 (10 minutes, 20 questions, and 70% each)
Finish reading “The Gift of the Magi” and answer text dependent questions in packet
Answer questions in Commonlit
Continue reading Bad Boy (Pgs. 19-68) and answer online discussion questions

Mini Lesson - Fragments and Run-Ons
Grammar Workbook pg. 29-32
IXL AA2 & AA3 (Complete 10 minutes, 20 questions, and earn 70%)
Mini lesson - Irony
Review Power Point
Complete Irony worksheet
Review “The Cask of Amontillado”
Complete story map
Discuss questions that were created and annotations
Turn in Text-Dependent questions 2-9
Read “The Gift of the Magi”
Answer questions on Commonlit
Continue reading Bad Boy (Pgs. 19-68) and answer online discussion questions

Mini Lesson - Fragments and Run-Ons
Grammar Workbook pg. 29-32
IXL AA2 & AA3 (Complete 10 minutes, 20 questions, and earn 70%)
Mini lesson - Irony
Review Power Point
Complete Irony worksheet
Review “The Cask of Amontillado”
Complete story map
Discuss questions that were created and annotations
Turn in Text-Dependent questions 2-9
Read “The Gift of the Magi”
Answer questions on Commonlit
Continue reading Bad Boy (Pgs. 19-68) and answer online discussion questions

This assignment is due 09/05/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 09/05/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Vocabulary Quiz over words for the week + grammar
Finish All IXL for the week - due by 1:00 PM
Mini Lesson on Irony
Read “The Cask of Amontillado””
Complete text dependent questions and short answer responses
Complete 10 annotations while reading and note all irony (Ask at least 5 HOT questions)
HW - Finish reading novel chapters and answer online discussion post (Due Sunday night at 11:59 PM) Remember this counts as a test grade. 

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations.

Vocabulary Quiz over words for the week + grammar
Finish All IXL for the week - due by 1:00 PM
Mini Lesson on Irony
Read “The Cask of Amontillado””
Complete text dependent questions and short answer responses
Complete 10 annotations while reading and note all irony (Ask at least 5 HOT questions)
HW - Finish reading novel chapters and answer online discussion post (Due Sunday night at 11:59 PM) Remember this counts as a test grade. 

Read and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. Finally, you must respond to one person's comment/comments on your post. See the attached rubric for guidelines & expectations.

Mini Lesson - Adverbs (Grammar Workbook pages 19-22)
Complete IXL HH4 & HH5 (10 minutes & 20 questions with 70% accuracy) - all IXL due Friday by 1:00.
Vocabulary Jam (Review for quiz on Friday)
Introduction to "The Cask of Amontillado"
Read introduction to “The Cask of Amontillado” - discuss setting of Mardi Gras & revenge quotes
”Complete vocabulary activity (Power Point) in small groups
Watch Video “The Lost Man” (Parts 1-2)

HW - Study vocabulary words, read novel, and complete Online Discussion Post. Remember to comment on at least 2 of your peers posts. 

Mini Lesson - Adverbs (Grammar Workbook pages 19-22)
Complete IXL HH4 & HH5 (10 minutes & 20 questions with 70% accuracy) - all IXL due Friday by 1:00.
Vocabulary Jam (Review for quiz on Friday)
Introduction to "The Cask of Amontillado"
Read introduction to “The Cask of Amontillado” - discuss setting of Mardi Gras & revenge quotes
”Complete vocabulary activity (Power Point) in small groups
Watch Video “The Lost Man” (Parts 1-2)

HW - Study vocabulary words, read novel, and complete Online Discussion Post. Remember to comment on at least 2 of your peers posts. 

Review of Vocabulary Words (Hard copy + Vocabulary.com)
Review "Sympathy"
- Complete graphic organizer + Questions
- Complete Commonlit (Due tonight at 11:59 PM)
Read “With Friends Like These” HMH pg. 201-206
Complete text dependent questions pg. 205-206
Finish IXL from Tuesday
Continue reading Bad Boy and answer online discussion questions

Review of Vocabulary Words (Hard copy + Vocabulary.com)
Review "Sympathy"
- Complete graphic organizer + Questions
- Complete Commonlit (Due tonight at 11:59 PM)
Read “With Friends Like These” HMH pg. 201-206
Complete text dependent questions pg. 205-206
Finish IXL from Tuesday
Continue reading Bad Boy and answer online discussion questions

Mini lesson - Verbs and Verb Phrases (Grammar Workbook pages 13-18)
Complete IXL EE1 & FF1 (You must complete 10 minutes in each section, complete 20 questions, and earn 70% in order to receive full credit)
Finish/Review “The Loser”
Read and annotate the poem “Sympathy” 
Complete questions in Quizizz
Answer question on hard copy
Answer questions in Commonlit
Continue reading Bad Boy - answer Online Discussion questions

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Mini lesson - Verbs and Verb Phrases (Grammar Workbook pages 13-18)
Complete IXL EE1 & FF1 (You must complete 10 minutes in each section, complete 20 questions, and earn 70% in order to receive full credit)
Finish/Review “The Loser”
Read and annotate the poem “Sympathy” 
Complete questions in Quizizz
Answer question on hard copy
Answer questions in Commonlit
Continue reading Bad Boy - answer Online Discussion questions

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Introduction to vocabulary for the week 
Review “Tamara’s Opus” (Questions and Poems)
Read “The Loser” Pg. 215-222
Complete text-dependent questions in the HMH book
Write down 5 connections that this text has with other texts we have read in the past few weeks. 
Intro to class novel  - Bad Boy
Work on Online Discussion Post (Due Sunday night at 11:59 PM). Please make sure you edit your document before submitting and remember to comment on your peers' posts. All of the directions are posted. 

Introduction to vocabulary for the week 
Review “Tamara’s Opus” (Questions and Poems)
Read “The Loser” Pg. 215-222
Complete text-dependent questions in the HMH book
Write down 5 connections that this text has with other texts we have read in the past few weeks. 
Intro to class novel  - Bad Boy
Work on Online Discussion Post (Due Sunday night at 11:59 PM). Please make sure you edit your document before submitting and remember to comment on your peers' posts. All of the directions are posted. 

Turn in questions for "The Leap"Vocabulary Quiz
Read “Tamara’s Opus” 
-complete text-dependent questions & short answer response
-watch video of poem
-create poem or ode to someone
-Finish IXL for the week (CC1, CC2, DD8, DD9, HH1, HH2)

Turn in questions for "The Leap"Vocabulary Quiz
Read “Tamara’s Opus” 
-complete text-dependent questions & short answer response
-watch video of poem
-create poem or ode to someone
-Finish IXL for the week (CC1, CC2, DD8, DD9, HH1, HH2)

Review of vocabulary words (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com)
Review "Unusual Normality"
Read “The Leap” in small groups
Complete Commolit questions independently
Complete the text-dependent questions
Study Vocabulary words

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Everyone:
Mini Lesson - Adjectives Pg. 7-8 in grammar workbook
Complete IXL HH1 & HH2 (Complete 20 questions, 10 minutes, and earn 70% in order to get full credit)
Review vocabulary words using a “Jam” in Vocabulary.com
Finish “The LEAP” questions (hard copy and Commonlit) - due by the end of class

For homework - study vocabulary, nouns, pronouns, and story/essay read this week

Review of vocabulary words (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com)
Review "Unusual Normality"
Read “The Leap” in small groups
Complete Commolit questions independently
Complete the text-dependent questions
Study Vocabulary words

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Everyone:
Mini Lesson - Adjectives Pg. 7-8 in grammar workbook
Complete IXL HH1 & HH2 (Complete 20 questions, 10 minutes, and earn 70% in order to get full credit)
Review vocabulary words using a “Jam” in Vocabulary.com
Finish “The LEAP” questions (hard copy and Commonlit) - due by the end of class

For homework - study vocabulary, nouns, pronouns, and story/essay read this week

Mini Lesson - Pronouns
Complete pg. 5-6 (Grammar Workbook)
Complete IXL DD8 & DD9 (You must work for at least 10 minutes, complete at least 20 questions for each section and earn 70% in order to get full credit)
Finish reading and analyzing “Unusual Normality”
Complete text-dependent questions in small groups
Complete online assessment in HMH (if it's available)
Complete Commonlit questions (Make sure you give textual evidence for the constructed response)
Study vocabulary words

Mini Lesson - Pronouns
Complete pg. 5-6 (Grammar Workbook)
Complete IXL DD8 & DD9 (You must work for at least 10 minutes, complete at least 20 questions for each section and earn 70% in order to get full credit)
Finish reading and analyzing “Unusual Normality”
Complete text-dependent questions in small groups
Complete online assessment in HMH (if it's available)
Complete Commonlit questions (Make sure you give textual evidence for the constructed response)
Study vocabulary words

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Introduction of vocabulary words for the week (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com) - 15 words
Review answers  for “Marigolds” in packet
Review the elements of a story map (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) for "Marigolds"
Review Partner essays for "Marigolds" and what a TAG is
Review grammar pg 3-4 workbook
Get new HMH books (Put your name in it)
Begin “Unusual Normality” pg. 19
Complete online text-dependent questions (if available) - if not, complete hard copy of questions
Finish IXL and Commonlit Diagnostic from last week if they still are not completed

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Introduction of vocabulary words for the week (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com) - 15 words
Review answers  for “Marigolds” in packet
Review the elements of a story map (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) for "Marigolds"
Review Partner essays for "Marigolds" and what a TAG is
Review grammar pg 3-4 workbook
Get new HMH books (Put your name in it)
Begin “Unusual Normality” pg. 19
Complete online text-dependent questions (if available) - if not, complete hard copy of questions
Finish IXL and Commonlit Diagnostic from last week if they still are not completed

Everyone
* Vocabulary Quiz over words and genres taught this week
* Finish "Marigolds" questions (Pg. 10, 11, and 12 in packet) 
* Finish graphic organizer (Page 23 in packet) - You must have 1 quote in each box for the graphic organizer and the quote must be written correctly. Example: Lizabeth's tone was assertive as she explained how she "leaped furiously into the mounds of marigolds and pulled madly" (Collier 8). 
* Grammar Mini lesson - Pronouns
Complete pg. 3-4 of grammar workbook (we will check answers at the beginning of class on Monday)
IXL CC2 (Complete 10 minutes, 20 questions, and earn 70% or higher to get full credit)
* Finish Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Sunday at 11:59 PM)

* If time, complete partner essay - Answer the writing prompt on Pg. 24 of the packet with a partner.
 (For those of you who do not know how to write a partner essay, open a Google Document and share it with your partner by typing in his/her email address. You can both type in the essay at the same time - Please put both names at the top of the essay) 
You should have at least 2 paragraphs. The first paragraph must include a TAG (Title, Author, GIST) and a thesis statement. You must use at least 2 pieces of textual evidence in the 2nd paragraph. Make sure you use transition words and a concluding statement. (Use the attached template)

Everyone
* Vocabulary Quiz over words and genres taught this week
* Finish "Marigolds" questions (Pg. 10, 11, and 12 in packet) 
* Finish graphic organizer (Page 23 in packet) - You must have 1 quote in each box for the graphic organizer and the quote must be written correctly. Example: Lizabeth's tone was assertive as she explained how she "leaped furiously into the mounds of marigolds and pulled madly" (Collier 8). 
* Grammar Mini lesson - Pronouns
Complete pg. 3-4 of grammar workbook (we will check answers at the beginning of class on Monday)
IXL CC2 (Complete 10 minutes, 20 questions, and earn 70% or higher to get full credit)
* Finish Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Sunday at 11:59 PM)

* If time, complete partner essay - Answer the writing prompt on Pg. 24 of the packet with a partner.
 (For those of you who do not know how to write a partner essay, open a Google Document and share it with your partner by typing in his/her email address. You can both type in the essay at the same time - Please put both names at the top of the essay) 
You should have at least 2 paragraphs. The first paragraph must include a TAG (Title, Author, GIST) and a thesis statement. You must use at least 2 pieces of textual evidence in the 2nd paragraph. Make sure you use transition words and a concluding statement. (Use the attached template)

Turn in all Introductory letters ) Rubric, Final copy, planning, and rough draft)
Read "Marigolds" and complete 20 annotations. Annotations should be at least 3 sentences each. 
Mini Lesson - What is a TAG?
Partner Prompt: How does the author use syntax, diction, and literary devices to help create the author's voice?
- Students will type 2 paragraph essays on the laptops using Google Classroom - They will then submit to Paper Rater for ideas and input about their writing structure
- Use a TAG to address the prompt 
- Use vivid verbs and textual evidence to enhance your writing
- Use transition words to connect ideas
Finish Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Sunday @ 11:59 PM)

Turn in all Introductory letters ) Rubric, Final copy, planning, and rough draft)
Read "Marigolds" and complete 20 annotations. Annotations should be at least 3 sentences each. 
Mini Lesson - What is a TAG?
Partner Prompt: How does the author use syntax, diction, and literary devices to help create the author's voice?
- Students will type 2 paragraph essays on the laptops using Google Classroom - They will then submit to Paper Rater for ideas and input about their writing structure
- Use a TAG to address the prompt 
- Use vivid verbs and textual evidence to enhance your writing
- Use transition words to connect ideas
Finish Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Sunday @ 11:59 PM)

Turn in all Introductory letters ) Rubric, Final copy, planning, and rough draft)
Read "Marigolds" and complete 20 annotations. Annotations should be at least 3 sentences each. 
Mini Lesson - What is a TAG?
Partner Prompt: How does the author use syntax, diction, and literary devices to help create the author's voice?
- Students will type 2 paragraph essays on the laptops using Google Classroom - They will then submit to Paper Rater for ideas and input about their writing structure
- Use a TAG to address the prompt 
- Use vivid verbs and textual evidence to enhance your writing
- Use transition words to connect ideas
Finish Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Sunday @ 11:59 PM)

Review of vocabulary words (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com)
Share “Identity” poems
Finish and submit Introductory Letter (Rubric, final, planning, and rough draft stapled in that order)
Read “Marigolds”
Annotate the text giving 20 annotations (Annotations should be 2-3 sentences...NOT 1)
Answer text-dependent questions
Complete Graphic Organizer  - you must give 1-2 sentence responses in each box to include the quote. Sentences must include proper lead-ins to quotes. Example: Lizabeth yells, "..." (Collier 19).
-Finish Commonlit Diagnostic

Review of vocabulary words (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com)
Share “Identity” poems
Finish and submit Introductory Letter (Rubric, final, planning, and rough draft stapled in that order)
Read “Marigolds”
Annotate the text giving 20 annotations (Annotations should be 2-3 sentences...NOT 1)
Answer text-dependent questions
Complete Graphic Organizer  - you must give 1-2 sentence responses in each box to include the quote. Sentences must include proper lead-ins to quotes. Example: Lizabeth yells, "..." (Collier 19).
-Finish Commonlit Diagnostic

Review of vocabulary words (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com)
Share “Identity” poems
Finish and submit Introductory Letter (Rubric, final, planning, and rough draft stapled in that order)
Read “Marigolds”
Annotate the text giving 20 annotations (Annotations should be 2-3 sentences...NOT 1)
Answer text-dependent questions
Complete Graphic Organizer  - you must give 1-2 sentence responses in each box to include the quote. Sentences must include proper lead-ins to quotes. Example: Lizabeth yells, "..." (Collier 19).
-Finish Commonlit Diagnostic

Pass out grammar workbooks
Mini lesson “Parts of Speech”
Complete pgs.1-2 in HMH Workbook
IXL CC1 (Complete at least 20 questions, work for at least 10 minutes, and earn 70% or higher to get full credit)
Review "Speak" annotations and questions
“Identity”
Read and annotate the poem
Complete a poem showing individual identity (using literary devices)
Finish Introductory Letter
Review of MLA formatting (12 font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins)
Revise and edit rough draft
Type final copy using 12 font, Times New Roman
Complete Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday at 11:59 PM)

Pass out grammar workbooks
Mini lesson “Parts of Speech”
Complete pgs.1-2 in HMH Workbook
IXL CC1 (Complete at least 20 questions, work for at least 10 minutes, and earn 70% or higher to get full credit)
Review "Speak" annotations and questions
“Identity”
Read and annotate the poem
Complete a poem showing individual identity (using literary devices)
Finish Introductory Letter
Review of MLA formatting (12 font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins)
Revise and edit rough draft
Type final copy using 12 font, Times New Roman
Complete Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday at 11:59 PM)

Introduction of vocabulary words for the week (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com) - 10 words
Work on Introductory Letter (prewriting and rough draft) - Final copy (typed) is due at the beginning of class Wednesday 
- Mini Lesson on "Annotations"
- Read "Speak" and annotate (Give at least 10 annotations. Discuss how literary devices, diction, and syntax are used in the used - finish for homework)
- Introduction to MLA Format (Discuss margins, font size, spacing, etc.)
- Edit and type final copy of Introductory Letter using MLA format (Due Wednesday at the beginning of class)
- Complete Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday, August 18th at 11:59 PM)

Introduction of vocabulary words for the week (Hard copy and Vocabulary.com) - 10 words
Work on Introductory Letter (prewriting and rough draft) - Final copy (typed) is due at the beginning of class Wednesday 
- Mini Lesson on "Annotations"
- Read "Speak" and annotate (Give at least 10 annotations. Discuss how literary devices, diction, and syntax are used in the used - finish for homework)
- Introduction to MLA Format (Discuss margins, font size, spacing, etc.)
- Edit and type final copy of Introductory Letter using MLA format (Due Wednesday at the beginning of class)
- Complete Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday, August 18th at 11:59 PM)

Assignments for the day:
- Turn in Syllabus form signed
- Mini Lesson on "Voice" - Complete Quick Write and graphic organizer
- Read Introductory Letter from teacher to student & write a letter back (letter is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class). You must follow ALL directions. (Prewriting, rough draft, editing, revising, and type final copy) Letter can be submitted online or printed. 
-Begin working on Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday, August 18 by 11:59 PM) 

Assignments for the day:
- Turn in Syllabus form signed
- Mini Lesson on "Voice" - Complete Quick Write and graphic organizer
- Read Introductory Letter from teacher to student & write a letter back (letter is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class). You must follow ALL directions. (Prewriting, rough draft, editing, revising, and type final copy) Letter can be submitted online or printed. 
-Begin working on Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday, August 18 by 11:59 PM) 

Assignments for the day:
- Watch Introductory Power Point and sign into Remind. . 
- Read and fill out class syllabus (signed paper is due on Monday at the beginning of class)
- Ice Breaker Activity 
- Read Introductory Letter from teacher to student & write a letter back (typed letter is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class). You must follow ALL directions. Please see all of the attachments. 
-Begin working on Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday, August 18th at 11:59 PM)

Assignments for the day:
- Watch Introductory Power Point and sign into Remind. . 
- Read and fill out class syllabus (signed paper is due on Monday at the beginning of class)
- Ice Breaker Activity 
- Read Introductory Letter from teacher to student & write a letter back (typed letter is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class). You must follow ALL directions. Please see all of the attachments. 
-Begin working on Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Friday, August 18th at 11:59 PM)