Friday, November 30, 2012

Friday, November 30th

All Classes:
Computer Lab 505

Pre-AP:
1) Log on to assigned computer
2) Conclusion
3) We will be back in here Monday to work on our Works Cited page and in-text citations
HW: None

8K:
1) Log on to assigned computer/ Outline Check
2) Conclusion
3) Works Cited/In-Text Citations
HW: Draft 1 Due Monday!

G/T
1) Log on to assigned computer
2) Works Cited/In-Text Citations
HW: Draft 1 Due Monday!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Thursday, November 29th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: comfort/awkward
2) Assign Roles
3) Play Reading- "The Diary of Anne Frank"
HW: Be prepared to continue typing research essay in 505 tomorrow! Stay after school for tutoring if you need help with research or writing!

8K:
1) Power Write: How old was Anne Frank when she went into hiding? If you were told that you had to go into hiding, what are three things that you would take with you? What would you miss the most about the outside world?
2) Assign Roles
3) Play Reading "The Diary of Anne Frank"
HW: Be prepared to continue typing research essay in 505 tomorrow! Stay after school for tutoring if you need help with research or writing!

G/T:
1) Final Book Club Discussion
2) Two paragraph reflection: What did you gain from reading this book? What was the most important theme in the book for you? Which character did you identify with the most? Would you recommend this book? Why or why not?
HW: Complete reflection if not finished in class. Be ready to continue typing research essay in 505 tomorrow. Stay after in the library for tutoring today if you would like some extra time or help!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wednesday, November 28th

ALL CLASSES
Computer Lab Room 505

1) Show outline
2) Begin draft
*Now would be a good time to research more if you need as well! Also, plan on attending tutoring after school in the library if you need more time for research or typing your draft!
HW: Complete Draft for Monday.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Tuesday, November 27th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: Honestly, how did your research go the week before Thanksgiving break? What did you do well? What did you struggle with? What could you have done better with?
2) Discussion
3) Classify Pro/Con
4) Outline Writing Workshop
HW: Complete Outline

8K:
1) Night Note Check (Late Notes)
2) Night Discussion
3) Classify Pro/Con
4) Outline Writing Workshop
HW: Complete Outline

G/T:
1) Book Club Discussion
2) Complete Outline
3) Begin Draft
HW: None

Monday, November 26, 2012

Monday, November 26th

It's a GIRL!

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: Share with us about your Thanksgiving break! Write for the full 5 minutes!
2) Anne Frank Play Reading
3) Discussion
HW: None

8K:
1) Note Check
2) Thanksgiving Break Sharing
3) Anne Frank Play Reading
HW: None

G/T:
1) Power Write: What is one thing you enjoyed about Thanksgiving break? One thing that wasn't so much fun? One thing you learned? Anything else you want to add...
2) Writing Workshop: Outline
HW: Complete Outline of research writing & Book Club Reading

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tuesday, November 13th

Pre-AP:
1) Library Research Day
HW: None (Note check tomorrow)

8K:
1) Library Research Day
HW: Ch. 5 and Notes

G/T:
1) Book Club Discussion
2) Library Research Day
HW: Book Club Reading

Monday, November 12, 2012

Monday, November 12th

Pre-AP:
Library Research Day
HW: None

8K:
Library Research Day
HW: Chapter 5 in Night

G/T:
Library Research Day
HW: Book Club Reading/Questions for Tomorrow!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Thursday, November 8th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: What do you think the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" will be about?
2) Homework Check
3) Distribute books
4) Begin Play!
HW: None

8K:
1) Homework Check
2) Night Discussion
3) SSR
HW: Chapter 4 and notes for Monday

G/T:
1) Book Club Check-In/ Discussion
2) SSR
HW: Next reading section :)

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Wednesday, November 7th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: change/debate
2) Continue PPT
3) Research Questions
HW: 6 Research Questions

8K:
1) Continue PPT
2) Integrated CP 1
HW: Have all 6 questions completed! (They do not need to be answered yet!)

G/T:
1) Integrated CP 1
2) SSR
HW: Have all 6 questions completed! (They do not need to be answered yet!)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Tuesday, November 6th

Election Day!

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: If you could vote in today's Presidential Election, who would you vote for and why?
2) Sharing
3) Play vs. Story Chart
4) KWL Holocaust Chart
HW: None

8K:
1) Power Write: If you could vote in today's Presidential Election, who would you vote for and why?
2) Note Check/ discussion
3) Holocaust PPT
HW: Chapters 2 and 3 and notes for Thursday

G/T:
1) Power Write: If you could vote in today's Presidential Election, who would you vote for and why?
2) Book Club Discussions (hand in)
3) SSR
HW: Group decided reading for Thursday

Monday, November 5, 2012

Monday, November 5th

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: Describe this room as if it were the setting of a story you were writing...
2) Sharing
3) Finish Elements of a Story notes
HW: None

8K:
1) Power Write: What do you know about The Holocaust?
2) Sharing
3) KWL Chart
4) Distribute books/ begin reading
HW: Ch. 1 and notes

G/T:
1) Power Write: What do you know about The Holocaust?
2) Sharing
3) KWL Chart
HW: Ch. 1

Friday, November 2, 2012

Friday, November 2nd

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: movies/video games
2) Share
3) Student Work Day
HW: None

8K:
1) Power Write: Describe the setting if your story was set in this room.
2) Share
3) Literary Element Notes
HW: None

G/T:
1) Share "Things I See"
2) Discuss
3) Share "Things I Imagine"
4) Discuss
5) Reflection Paragraph
HW: Finish Paragraph

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday, November 1st

Pre-AP:
1) Power Write: What is your favorite holiday of the year? Why?
2) Turn in tone/mood sheet
3) Literary Element Notes
HW: None

8K:
1) Power Write: What did you think of "The Black Cat?" Compare "The Black Cat" to "The Tell Tale Heart."
2) Turn in tone/mood sheet
3) Literary Elements Notes
HW: None

G/T
1) Read-Aloud- "The Raven"
2) Turn in tone/mood sheet
3) Literary Elements Notes
HW: None