Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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 30, 2012

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 29, 2012

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 26, 2012

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 25, 2012

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 24, 2012

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 23, 2012

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