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Chapter 11 and 12 read by today

1. Vocabulary study: turn in your vocabulary bookmark #2

2. To Kill a Mockingbird research presentations from:

Kai & Collin, Matt & Nate, Connor, Brittany & Claire, Roz & Morgan, Hunter & Mac, Sean & Harrison

3. After each presentation, write down a note about what you learned in the presentation.  What main idea was covered in the presentation?

After presentations:

On your notes, write a response to the research project:

• What did you learn from the presentations? (This may already be reflected in your notes)
• What did you learn about researching as a part of this project?
• What questions do you still have about the culture and time period of the Southern United States in the 1930s?

Turn in your response.

4. Journal #27 11/24/09: What specific connections have you made between our culture presentations and your reading?  You might explore how characters influenced by the Great Depression.  There are several connections to make at this point in the novel.

5. Review Chapters 11 and 12

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule.

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. 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

Chapter 10 read by today

Tues. Nov. 24: Kai & Collin, Matt & Nate, Connor, Brittany & Claire, Roz & Morgan, Hunter & Mac, Sean & Harrison

1. Journal #26 11/23/09: In Chapter 10, Jem and Scout are proud of their father.  Why is this?  What key information do we learn in this chapter?  Yes, this is a quick review and you may write in summary format!
2. To Kill a Mockingbird research presentations -

Jennifer, Waleed & Genevive, Austin & Evan, Mitchell & Eric, Noah and Tyrell

1. After each presentation, write down a note about what you learned in the presentation.  What main idea was covered in the presentation?

Keep your notes for tomorrow

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule.

More presentations tomorrow!

2. Vocabulary bookmark #2 due Thurs. Nov. 24

3. 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!

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

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

Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference

Chapter 9 read by today

1. Review and turn in Finch neighborhood map.

2.  Journal #25 11/20/09: In what ways does Scout behave like a “lady”?  In what ways does Scout not behave like a “lady”? Provide specific examples.

Brief review of chapter 9

3. Share responses. Look at your motif response chart.  Visit the section on femininity.

Review the definition for femininity on your motif response sheet.

Femininity (n):

1. The quality or condition of being feminine.
2. A characteristic or trait traditionally held to be female.

Feminine: Characterized by or possessing qualities generally attributed to a woman

4. Identify other examples of the concept of femininity being or not being addressed.

5. Now, start responding to the motif of femininity in To Kill a Mockingbird. Go back and find quotes or specific situations that speak about the way femininity is addressed in To Kill a Mockingbird.

6. Discuss Chapter 9.

7. Time for students to read and work on their character and motif response.

Reminder: presentations are due next week!

Mon. Nov. 23: Jennifer, Waleed & Genevive, Austin & Evan, Mitchell & Eric, Noah and Tyrell

Tues. Nov. 24: Kai & Collin, Matt & Nate, Connor, Brittany & Claire, Roz & Morgan, Hunter & Mac, Sean & Harrison

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule.

Presentations due on Monday and Tuesday!

2. Vocabulary bookmark #2 due Thurs. Nov. 24

3. 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!

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

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

Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference

Chapter 7 and 8 should be read by today

1. Journal #24 11/19/09: Who is your favorite character so far? Why? Be sure to provide specific examples.

2. Share responses.

3. In table groups, discuss chapters 7 and 8.  Develop 3 major questions that you’d like to raise in class discuss.  Remember to use your discussion guide sheet to form good questions.

Students should clarify any questions about the reading through discussion.

4. On a blank paper, create a map of the Finch neighborhood.  Be sure to refer back to the novel for specific details.

Make a map of the Finch’s neighborhood.

Include: All of the neighbors’ houses, the gift tree, the school, and an arrow showing which direction downtown is in.

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule.  Complete the map of the Finch neighborhood for tomorrow.

Presentations due on Monday and Tuesday!

2. Vocabulary bookmark #2 due Thurs. Nov. 24

3. 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!

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

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

Mrs. Reed is presenting at the National Writing Projects of Michigan and National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference

1. Turn in vocabulary bookmark #1

Vocabulary bookmark #2 due Tuesday, November 24

2.Journal #23 11/18/09: Atticus tells Scout that “you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view”.  What is Atticus trying to teach his daughter? How is this relevant to your life?  In what ways do you consider things from another person’s point of view?

3. Share responses.

4. In table groups, discuss chapters 5 and 6.  Develop 3 major questions that you’d like to raise in class discuss.  Remember to use your discussion guide sheet.

5. Clarify any questions about the reading through discussion.

6. After discussion, students should then work independently on reading and responding to the reading with their motif response and character notes.

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule

Presentations due next Monday and Tuesday!

2. Vocabulary bookmark #2 due Thurs. Nov. 24

3. 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!

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

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

1. Complete Book Talks
2. To Kill a Mockingbird research presentations

Melanie and Emily, Ryan and Emily

3. After each presentation, write down a note about what you learned in the presentation.  What main idea was covered in the presentation?

Keep your notes for next week!

4. Questions on research projects or any assignments.

5. Review To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 4

6. Review discussion tips and guide questions

7. Motif response

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule

Presentations due on Monday and Tuesday!

2. Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Wed. Nov. 18

3. 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!

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

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

Due to missing class last week Wednesday, as well as student need for more opportunities to meet with your research partner, that also includes time to meet in Flex this week Wednesday, the research project to enhance our reading of To Kill a Mockingbird has been extended to Mon. Nov. 23.  Students have signed up for presentation dates as follows:

Tues. Nov. 17: Melanie and Emily, Ryan and Emily

Mon. Nov. 23: Jennifer, Waleed & Genevive, Austin & Evan, Mitchell & Eric, Noah and Tyrell

Tues. Nov. 24: Kai & Collin, Matt & Nate, Connor, Brittany & Claire, Roz & Morgan, Hunter & Mac, Sean & Harrison

1. Review due dates

2. Review To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 1, 2 and 3.

3. Book talks

Homework:

1. Research project due on your assigned presentation date.  Remember to print out PPT slides!  You may bring PPTs on a USB stick or email them to yourself!

2. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule

3. Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Wed. Nov. 18

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

6. 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

1. Book talks
2. Work on research project

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule

2. Work on research and visual aide for your presentation on the 1930s due on Monday, November 16.  Plan ahead!

Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Wed. Nov. 18

3. 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!

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

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

1. Journal #22 11/12/09: This week, we began a new marking period, what goals will you set for yourself to accomplish in the next marking period?  Establish some goals for yourself related to Lit/Comp 9.  What will you work on as a reader, writer, speaker or listener?  You may also establish goals for other courses and beyond academics as well.

2. Reminders for second marking period

*NO FOOD in the classroom.  That includes candy! Only water is allowed in the room. Remember that this is a privilege and it also means you won’t need a hall pass for a drink of water!

*No coats!  No hoods!

*No hall passes!  Emergencies only!

There are never hall passes for water because you can bring water to class.

*Come to class prepared!!  Come to class on time!

*Keep your work for the final exam and writing for later review!

*Late work policy – work is late if you do not have it when it’s due.  Bring your work to class.

*This marking period will be more challenging than the first.  Remember to use your agenda and keep up!

*Remember that the forms box and daily log, as well as spaces online are set up to help you.  If you miss class, please be sure to check the log.

* Reminder: plagiarism is unacceptable, copying is unacceptable.

*If you do not understand something, please ask.  I am available for help if you need it, just plan to schedule time for extra help.  Plan ahead.  For big projects, remember do not ask for help on the due date – ask in advance.

*Keep your work from first marking period as we’ll continue to use the work

3.Review short stories test

Book Talks

4.Review research assignment

5.Discuss chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird

What is your first impression of the novel?  What specific characters stood out to you?  Why do you think they stood out to you?

** Remember that you will have several pages of reading a night.  Keep up with the work! **Discuss being respectful of big issues.  Presentations on the culture and time period of To Kill a Mockingbird

6.Character list.  Keep track of characters while reading.

7.Review motif response to the novel

Homework:

1. Read To Kill a Mockingbird follow the reading schedule

Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Wed. Nov. 18

2. Work on research and visual aide for your presentation on the 1930s due on Monday, November 16.  Plan ahead!

3. 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!

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

5. Independent reading project dates are:

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

1        Complete book by Monday, January 4

2        Book Talk & IRP due: Friday, January 8

Mrs. Reed is attending a North Central Association Conference today for Okemos High School’s NCA work.

1. Review prefixes

Prefix – attached to the front of a word to produce a derivative word or an inflected form (dictionary.com)

A prefix is the chunk of words at the front of the word.  It has predictable pronunciations and spellings.

Prefixes can help us recognize words and their meaning

When reading, you should ask yourself the following questions:

Do I know any other words that look and sound like this word?

Are any of these look-alike/sound-alike words related to each other?

Remembering to look for prefixes will help you define words you don’t know in your reading.

Vocabulary bookmark #1 for To Kill a Mockingbird

As a class read chapter 1 out loud.

Chapter 1 is probably the chapter that could be most confusing.  In order to keep characters and events clear in your mind, go back and write a summary of chapter 1.  Your summary should include characters and the main action of chapter 1.  Turn your summary into the turn in basket.

Homework:

Book Talks Thursday and Friday this week

1. Complete chapter 1 and summary for tomorrow!
2. Work on research and visual aide for your presentation on the 1930s due on Monday, November 16.  Plan ahead!
3. 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

4. Vocabulary bookmark #1 due Wednesday, November 18