Wednesday, October 31st

Happy Halloween!

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: Why do authors use repetition in their writing? What is one thing you have noticed about Poe's writing style so far?
2) Finish "The Tell Tale Heart"
3) Tone/Mood Discussion and Worksheet
HW: Finish Worksheet

ALL 8K:
Toyota Field Trip Today
Read "The Black Cat" and answer the attached questions :)

Tuesday, October 30th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: rational/crazy
2) Presentations
3) Begin "The Tell Tale Heart"
HW: None

All 8K:
1) Groups- read/analyze "The Tell Tale Heart"
2) Mood/Tone Worksheet
3) "The Black Cat"
HW: None

Monday, October 29th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: group work/ independent work
2) Complete Analysis Poster
3) Group Presentations
HW: None

All 8K:
1) Power Write: What do you know about Edgar Allan Poe?
2) Mood vs. Tone
3) Begin "The Tell Tale Heart"
HW: None

Friday, October 26th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: What does Red Ribbon Week mean to you? What is your favorite part of Red Ribbon Week?
2) Finish Notes
3) Begin Posters
HW: Be prepared to present on Monday!

ALL 8K:
1) Last-Minute Prep
2) Analysis Expert Presentations
3) Free-Reading Friday
HW: None

Thursday, October 25th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: What do you think of "The Monkey's Paw" so far? How do you think it will end?
2) Discussion
3) Finish listening to "The Monkey's Paw"
4) Group Roles/ Begin Close Reading
HW: None

All 8K:
1) Finish Notes
2) Create Poster/Presentation for tomorrow!
HW: Be prepared to present tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 24th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write- What do you fear? Why?
2) Poster Sharing
3) Literary Device Talk
4) Group Role Assigning
5) Listen to "The Monkey's Paw" and read along on page 249.
HW: None

ALL 8K:
1) Group Check-in
2) Finish Reading "The Monkey's Paw" first read-through.
3) Group Discussion
4) Begin Close-reading
HW: None

Tuesday, October 23rd

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: Suspense/Fear
2) Discussion/Explanation of Gallery Walk Activity
3) Gallery Walk
4) Group Discussion
HW: Suspense Mini-Poster

ALL 8K:
1) Poster Sharing
2) Literature Book p. 247
3) Group Reading "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs
HW: None

Monday, October 22nd

Pre-AP:
IN COMPUTER LAB TODAY!
1) Draft Check
2) Type Final of EITHER Raymond's Run essay OR Compare Contrast Essay.
HW: None

8K:
1) Take out a scrap piece of paper.
Power Write (5 min silent): What kind of movies do you like to watch? Why?
2) Discuss PW, Explain gallery walk- hand out cards.
3) Gallery Walk
4) Group discussions
5) Wrap-up- looking ahead...
HW: Suspense Mini-Poster

G/T:
1) Power Write: What is your favorite genre to read? Why?
2) Discuss
3) Explain Gallery Walk
4) Gallery Walk
5) Group write-up
HW: Suspense Mini-Poster

Monday, October 15th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: What does it mean to "pay it forward?" Is it always easy to be kind to others?
2) Venn Diagram- "Golden Waters" and "Medicine Bag"
3) Outline Compare/Contrast Essay
HW: Complete outline!

8K:
1) Late draft check
2) RADaR
3) Writing Workshop
HW: Final due Wed.

G/T:
1) Late draft check
2) RADaR
3) Writing Workshop
HW: Final due Wed.

Friday, October 12th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: Friday/Sunday
2) Finish "Golden Water" and questions
3) Venn Diagram
HW: Complete Venn Diagram

8K:
1) Draft Check
2) -while I am conferencing, finish ES Lesson2
3) RADaR
HW: Work on Final!

G/T:
1) Draft Check
2) Peer Review
3) RADaR
HW: Work on Final!

Thursday, October 11th

Pre-AP:
1) Warm-Up: comprimise/stubborn
2) Literature Text Book- p. 60 "Waters of Gold"
3) Respond and Think Critically
HW: Complete questions

8K:
1) Everyday Spelling Lesson 2
2) Writing Workshop
HW: Draft 1 of CP 3 due tomorrow!

G/T:
1) Writing Workshop
HW: Draft 1 of CP 3 due tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 10th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: sleep/health
2) Catch-up!
3) Finish ES Lesson 4
HW: None

8K:
1) (4th p. only- finish presentations)
2) Check-in!
3) Writing Workshop
HW: Finish Draft

G/T:
1)Odyssey Test Make-Up
2) Writing Workshop Time
HW: Finish Draft

Thursday, October 4th- Tuesday, October 9th

I will be out for my sister's wedding in Florida.

My substitute is Ms. Burden.

Thursday: 10/4
Pre-AP: Everyday Spelling Lesson 2
8K: Writing Workshop (Checkpoint 3)
G/T: SSR- finish The Odyssey *TEST IS TUES!

Friday: 10/5
Pre-AP: Everyday Spelling Lesson 3
ALL 8K: Rocket Launch

Monday: 10/8 NO SCHOOL, COLOMBUS DAY

Tuesday: 10/9
Pre-AP: Everyday Spelling Lesson 4
8K: Everyday Spelling Lesson 1
G/T: The Odyssey Test

Wednesday, October 3rd

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: difference/understanding
2) Hand in "The Medicine Bag" questions
3) Everyday Spelling Lesson 1
HW: None

ALL 8K:
SRI Testing in 505

Tuesday, October 2nd

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: family/support
2) Finish "The Medicine Bag"
3) Complete Questions
HW: Finish Questions

8K:
1) Finish Presentations
2) Checkpoint 3 Essay Prompt
3) (If Time) Outline
HW: Outline your CP3 Essay

G/T:
1) Checkpoint 3 Essay Prompt
2) Writing Workshop
HW: Complete outline of CP3 Essay

Monday, October 1st

Wow! It's October already!

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: tradition/culture
2) "The Medicine Bag"
3) Answer Questions and Discuss
HW: None

8K:
1) Hand in Final Analysis Essay
2) The Hobbit Final Test

G/T:
1) Power Write
2) Socratic Discussion
3) SSR
HW: Book 22