1. Homonyms & homophones: Define and discuss terms

hom·o·nym
n.   One of two or more words that have the same sound and often the same spelling but differ in meaning, such as bank (embankment) and bank (place where money is kept).

hom·o·phone
n.   One of two or more words, such as night and knight, that are pronounced the same but differ in meaning, origin, and sometimes spelling.

Create a list of as many homonyms and homophones you can think of off the top of your head.  We’ll be studying some together too.

Explain the terms and name the differences.  Then use each in a sentence.

2. Journal #32 12/8/09: As the characters in the novel deal with tough issues, we too have covered some heavy material.  Feel free to write about topics we’ve been discussing or address lessons learned from the novel.  You might choose to review motifs in your response as well.

3. Complete “A Class Divided”. Take notes on items you find compelling.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/etc/view.html

4. Write a reaction to “A Class Divided”.  What did you think about the situation?  How do you understand issues that we’ve discussed from the 1930s to be relevant to today? In what specific ways can you connect this exercise to your study of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

Share reactions in discussion.

5. Time permitting: work on reading, vocabulary, characters or motifs.

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule.  Complete chapters 22 and 23 for tomorrow.

2. Motif response for To Kill a Mockingbird due Wednesday, December 9

3. Vocabulary Review due Thursday, December 10.  No late assignments will be accepted, as we will be reviewing the vocabulary in class that day

4. To Kill a Mockingbird character review list due Friday, December 11.  No late assignments will be accepted as we will review characters in class that day!

5. Independent reading project dates are:

Please note the change in dates:

*Book Talk & Response Journal: Friday, January 8

*Summary and IRP project due: Monday, February 1

6. Test: Thursday, December 17

7. Project due: Friday, December 18

8. 2^nd marking period extra credit and late work deadline: Wednesday, January 13

What is the difference between whether, weather, wither?

Explain when you would use each term, and then use each in a sentence.

2. Work in your pair to complete the picture or skit of your vocabulary term.  Share pictures or skits.

3. Review sentences with vocabulary

4. Review dialectic jury journal.

5. Read Monster and discuss.

Homework::

1. Independent reading project #2 will be due in three parts:

Reading Journal due Friday, January 8

Summary due Friday, January 29

Project due Friday, February 12

Students may complete extra independent reading projects for extra credit.

2. Quiz over vocabulary: Friday, December 11

3. Dialectic Jury Journal due Tuesday, December 15

4. Test over Monster Thursday, December 17

Homework

1. Independent Reading: Select your book asap

1. Response 1: Thursday, December 17
2. Response 2: Tuesday, January 12
3. Final paper: Friday, January 29

1. Be ready for a Socratic seminar over “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” tomorrow.  Use the discussion guide to prepare.
2. Bring your literature book to class every day for use with revolutionary literature

Homework:

1. Independent Reading: Select your book asap

1. 1. Response 1: Thursday, December 17
   2. Response 2: Tuesday, January 12
   3. Final paper: Friday, January 29

hom·o·nym

hom·o·phone

Journal #30 12/7/09: In Monster, Steve Harmon is 16 years old and very interested in telling his story as a movie. What story would you tell if you were going to write a movie?  Either tell some of that story, or brainstorm ideas about a movie story you may write.  You may also explore story starter options.

Review vocabulary from Monster.

In pairs, develop a picture or a skit to help us remember the vocabulary term.  Practice and be ready to share tomorrow.

Review dialectic jury journal.

Homework:

1. Independent reading project #2 will be due in three parts:

Reading Journal due Friday, January 8

Summary due Friday, January 29

Project due Friday, February 12

Students may complete extra independent reading projects for extra credit.

2. Define vocabulary and use them in a sentence by Tuesday, December 8.

As we will review this work in class, no late work will be accepted!

3. Quiz over vocabulary: Friday, December 11

4. Dialectic Jury Journal due Tuesday, December 15

5. Test over Monster Thursday, December 17

Use this opportunity before class to make sure you commented on Friday’s journal.

Journal #30 12/3/09: If you were present during the time period of this poem, what would you write to someone else about this event?  Imagine that you are writing from the point of view of someone in this situation.  Write a postcard to someone else about the hanging.  This is your opportunity to write out stresses or reactions you have to the novel and our American history.

Report your independent reading book to Mrs. Reed

1. With your table group, you will each be assigned a motif to focus on.

1. Come up with one group definition to describe the motif.
2. Describe how you see the motif being important to the novel.
3. Come up with two solid examples that exemplify that motif and it’s importance in the novel.

Share responses to review and discuss motifs that are important to the novel.

2. Journal #31 12/4/09: How does the verdict of the trial influence the story?  What is your reaction to the trail and verdict?  How would you feel observing the trial?  What do Jem and Scout’s reactions show about their character?

3. Discuss and begin viewing “A Class Divided”. Take notes on items you find compelling.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/etc/view.html

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule.  Complete chapters 20 and 21 for tomorrow.

2. To Kill a Mockingbird character review list due Friday, December 11.  No late assignments will be accepted as we will review characters in class that day!

3. Motif response for To Kill a Mockingbird due Wednesday, December 9

4. Vocabulary Review due Thursday, December 10.  No late assignments will be accepted, as we will be reviewing the vocabulary in class that day.

5. Independent reading project dates are:

Please note the change in dates:

*Book Talk & Response Journal: Friday, January 8

*Summary and IRP project due: Monday, February 1

6. 2^nd marking period extra credit and late work deadline: Wednesday, January 13

7. Test: Thursday, December 17

8. Project due: Friday, December 18

1. Journal #31 12/4/09: As the characters in the novel deal with tough issues, we too have covered some heavy material.  Feel free to write about topics we’ve been discussing.  Also, what reaction do you have to trial?
2. Discuss the trial:
   1. What did you learn about the housing situation for the Ewell family in chapter 17 and 18?  How might the Ewell family’s way of life influence the trial?
   2. During the trial we start to see more examples of coming of age or “reaching maturity, respectability, or prominence.”  How is Jem growing up?  How is Scout beginning to show maturity?  Add onto theme of coming of age with examples from the text.
   3. What did you learn about the trail from Tom Robinson’s testimony?  Why does Robinson say he feels sorry for Mayella and why is that a major deal in the trial?

3. Complete viewing “A Class Divided”

follow-up documentary (A Class Divided) can be watched online

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/etc/view.html

4. Write a reaction to “A Class Divided”.  What did you think about the situation?  How do you understand issues that we’ve discussed from the 1930s to be relevant to today? In what specific ways can you connect this exercise to your study of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

Share reactions in discussion.

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule.  Complete Chapter 19 for Monday.

2. To Kill a Mockingbird character review list due Friday, December 11.  No late assignments will be accepted as we will review characters in class that day!

3. Motif response for To Kill a Mockingbird due Wednesday, December 9

4. Vocabulary Review due Thursday, December 10.  No late assignments will be accepted, as we will be reviewing the vocabulary in class that day.

5. Independent reading project dates are:

Select a new book for independent reading by Monday, November 23!

*Complete book by Monday, January 4

*Book Talk & IRP due: Friday, January 8

2. When you are done with the test, silently read independent reading book.

Homework:

1. Essay test over The Crucible on Monday, December 7

2.Independent Reading: Select your book by Friday, December 4

Response 1: Thursday, December 17
Response 2: Tuesday, January 12
Final paper: Friday, January 29

Homework:

1. Independent reading project #2 will be due in three parts:

Reading Journal due Friday, January 8

Summary due Friday, January 29

Project due Friday, February 12

Students may complete extra independent reading projects for extra credit.

2. Define vocabulary and use them in a sentence by Tuesday, December 8.

As we will review this work in class, no late work will be accepted!

3.Quiz over vocabulary: Friday, December 11

4.Dialectic Jury Journal due Tuesday, December 15

1. Journal #29 12/3/09: For $20,000, would you go three months without bathing, washing, or brushing your teeth?  You wouldn’t be allowed to explain to anyone why you’re doing it, but you also wouldn’t lose your job or anything like that.  Would you do it?  Explain your response.
2. Read Monster and discuss.

Homework:

1. Independent reading project #2 will be due in three parts:

Reading Journal due Friday, January 8

Summary due Friday, January 29

Project due Friday, February 12

Students may complete extra independent reading projects for extra credit.

2. Define vocabulary and use them in a sentence by Tuesday, December 8.

As we will review this work in class, no late work will be accepted!

1. Quiz over vocabulary: Friday, December 11
2. Dialectic Jury Journal due Tuesday, December 15