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POWER POINTS ON WIKI UNDER TERM PAPER RESOURCES Journaling Verb Review || ¼ of memoir due Friday Journal #1 due Friday ||
 * **Wednesday, May 9 ** ||
 * Review homework
 * **Homework ** ||
 * Verb Tenses Practice

//Night// //The Boy in the Striped Pajamas// ||
 * **Monday, May 7 **
 * Books
 * Study Guide
 * Reading Schedule
 * Review Vocabulary[[file:prereading vocabulary.doc]]
 * **HOMEWORK **
 * Read chapters 1 & 2 answer questions by Wednesday ** ||

Quiz (chapters 1-4) Begin reading chapter 5 || Finish reading chapter 5 Study Guide Questions Quiz on 5-8 on Monday ||
 * **Monday, April 16 **
 * ** Homework **

Objectives: To read chapter 3 Read chapter 3 (There is a path to end suffering) || Finish chapter 3 Answer study guide questions Quiz on Monday – Chaps 1-4 ||
 * **Wednesday, April 11 **
 * ** Homework **

Objectives: To review chapter one questions To predict Siddhartha’s journey To read chapter 2 1.)Check homework/make-up vocab quizzes 2.) Chapter 2 3.)Study guide questions || Finish chapter 2 (There is a cause for his suffering) Answer study guide questions Quiz on Monday – Chaps 1-4 ||
 * **Tuesday, April 10 **
 * ** Homework **

Romeo & Juliet Musical Speech Presentations I will be here today until 3:30 and tomorrow until 3:45. || Vocabulary quiz on Friday (30 points) TERM PAPER DUE ON MARCH 30 ||
 * **Wednesday, March 28/Thursday, March 29 **
 * ** Homework **

To preview Siddhartha To begin the “Get Graphic” assignment [] 2. Get Graphic Assignment – page one I will be here today, tomorrow and Thursday after school. || Presentations due March 28/March 29- TYPED SPEECH DUE THEDAYOF PRESENTATION Vocabulary quiz on Friday TERM PAPER DUE ON MARCH 30 ||
 * **Tuesday, March 27 **
 * Objectives**
 * 1. Siddhartha overview**
 * ** Homework **

To explore suffering To preview the novel through a quote overview I will be here Tuesday and Thursday after school (maybe Wednesday). || Presentations due March 28- TYPED SPEECH DUE THE DAY OF PRESENTATION Vocabulary quiz on Friday TERM PAPER DUE ON MARCH 30 ||
 * **Monday, March 26 **
 * Objectives**
 * 1) **Respond to Journal #2: Causes of Suffering**
 * In which ways is suffering self-inflicted (we bring it upon ourselves)?
 * What causes you, in particular, to suffer the most?
 * What types of relationships are the most difficult or cause the most suffering in your life? (family, romantic, friendships, professional/academic)
 * 1) Quote overview
 * line up according to page number
 * Read the quotes aloud
 * Write two predictions/ideas about the book
 * ** Homework **

At 2:30 today I will be in the library compute lab until 3:10 if anyone needs help. Next week, I will be staying late on Tuesday (and another day TBD). || TERM PAPER DUE ON MARCH 30 Practice your speech (Wednesday, March 28) Quiz on Friday – vocabulary words ||
 * **Friday, March 23 **
 * Objectives**
 * To review the cover page**
 * To consider the concept of suffering**
 * To practice the vocabulary**
 * Journal #1
 * Share
 * Vocabulary practice
 * **Homework**

Finish presenting TERM PAPER DUE ON MARCH 30 IN THE LAB TOMORROW ||
 * **<span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Thursday, March 22 **
 * Objectives**
 * To share the “hero and the quest” stories
 * To consider the concept of “suffering”
 * Journal #1: Suffering** ||
 * **Homework**

1.) Review work from Friday 2.) Review Propaganda and Bias Techniques 3.) Worksheet in groups 4.) Song sign-up/activity work ||
 * **<span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Monday, March 12 **
 * Objectives**
 * To review MC and paragraphs from Friday
 * To review persuasion and propaganda techniques
 * To identify persuasion and propaganda techniques in advertising
 * **Homework**
 * Bring song to class on Wed/Thurs** ||

QUIZ ON MOOD/TONE/ATTITUDE 1. Using ACTIVE READING strategies, read “High School Vs. College” 2. Answer MC questions 3. Paragraph re-write in selected tone 4. Share ||
 * **<span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Friday, March 9, 2012 **
 * Objectives**
 * To identify author’s purpose
 * To identify author’s attitude (tone)
 * To identify intended audience
 * To identify text structure
 * **Homework**
 * SONG DUE BY MONDAY IF THAT’S YOUR CHOICE**** J ** ||

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">1.) Review MC Answers <span style="color: black; font-family: 'tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">2.) Review student responses <span style="color: black; font-family: 'tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">3.) What are “tag” words? <span style="color: black; font-family: 'tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">4.) Working with the editorials <span style="color: black; font-family: 'tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">5.) Review the R&J activity ||
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Thursday, March 8 ** ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Objectives
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">To review the PSSA Practice Test
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">To review strategies for OE
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">To write counter-arguments
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">To begin planning for R& J Activity
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Homework ** ||
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">SONG DUE TUESDAY (PRINTED OUT!) ||

In groups, read your assigned article. Underline a MAIN IDEA. Circle an unfamiliar vocabulary word and place a synonym above it. Write the text structure at the top of the page Identify ONE persuasive technique PSSA PRACTICE TEST TOMORROW – IT IS GRADED! || Typed editorial paragraph due tomorrow Quiz on Mood/Tone/Attitude questions on Friday ||
 * **<span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Tuesday, March 6 **
 * Objectives**
 * To review reading strategies:
 * Using the INSERT strategy
 * To practice critical reading skills
 * Locating main idea
 * Locating supporting details
 * Identifying text structure
 * Vocabulary in context
 * Persuasive technique
 * a supporting detail
 * **Homework**

Answer this question: If you could change one aspect of life atUpper Dublin(be reasonable), what would it be and why? Why would be the advantages to making that change? Why do you think that change hasn’t happened? Typed editorial paragraph due Wednesday Quiz on Mood/Tone/Attitude questions moved to Friday ||
 * **Monday, March 5** ||
 * **<span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Monday, March 5 **
 * <span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Objectives **
 * <span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">To review the characteristics of an editorial
 * <span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">To review the types of an editorial
 * <span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">To analyze editorial text
 * <span style="color: #43413e; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">To write an editorial using the characteristics of an editorial
 * 1) Review the characteristics and types of an editorial
 * 2) Preview MC questions
 * 3) Read “High-Schools, Wake-UP” using the INSERT strategy
 * 4) Answer MC questions
 * 5) In pairs, write a paragraph persuading your audience to make a change ||
 * **Homework**

1.)Review answers to homework (10 minutes) 2.)Review plot line (5-10 minutes) 3.) Read “Marriage Is a Private Affair” & plot it (15 minutes) 4.) In groups of 3-4 (assigned groups), complete your group’s task (rough draft and final draft) (30 minutes) 5.)Presentation (20 minutes) ||
 * **Wednesday/Thursday, February 29/March 1** ||
 * **__Objective__**
 * To plot a short story
 * To identify literary devices in a short story
 * To characterize characters in the short story
 * **Homework**
 * Vocabulary Sheet for “Marriage Is a Private Affair”**
 * Quiz on Mood/Tone/Attitude Words next Wednesday (definition and identification)** ||

Slides 18-22 Songs in Twilight/Songs in R & J: “Every Day It’ll Rain” – Bruno Mars “A Thousand Years”-Christina Perri MC questions & short writing I will be here today and Thursday after school for anyone who needs support! || Finish the assignment Answer the MC Questions for the OTHER song ||
 * **Tuesday, February 28** ||
 * Objectives:
 * To analyze song/poem lyrics (mood, literary elements, inference )
 * To determine how to identify mood/tone
 * To compare contemporary songs to Romeo & Juliet
 * **Homework**

1.) Characterization chart for Lady Capulet 2.) Characterization chart for Romeo, Benvolio, Mercutio, Nurse or Juliet (you can bring this to the quiz on Monday 3.) Perform the iconic balcony scene || Quiz on Monday: Act 1, Small Writing, Literary Elements, Prefixes and Suffixes ||
 * **Thursday, February 23** ||
 * Objectives:
 * To review characterization
 * To demonstrate how Lady Capulet is characterized
 * To determine how another character is characterized
 * To read Act II, Scene II
 * **Homework**
 * Characterization chart for character #2**

1.) Review prefixes and suffixes 2.) Review definitions of literary elements 3.) In pairs, decide on the effect achieved by each literary device 4.) Review answers 5.) Study Guide Completion I WILL BE HERE TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL! || Literary Devices in Romeo & Juliet: Similes & Metaphors ONLY Quiz on Monday: Act 1, Small Writing, Literary Elements, Prefixes and Suffixes ||
 * **Tuesday, February 21** ||
 * **Objectives:**
 * To review prefixes and suffixes
 * To review literary elements: definitions and purpose
 * **Homework**

Act I of the movie Be prepared to discuss how Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio are characterized OR Be prepared to discuss how Lady Capulet, Nurse and Juliet are characterized || Answer ALL questions about Scene 5 Benchmark testing & movie tomorrow Quiz on Act I: Tuesday (MC Questions and Mini-Essay) ||
 * **Wednesday, February 15/Thursday, February 16** ||
 * Benchmark Testing
 * **Homework**

Finish (quickly) yesterday’s scenes… LOVE Quotes Act V – they meet:) First Servant Second Servant Capulet Random Capulets (stand-ins) Romeo Servant Tybalt Juliet Nurse Benvolio || Answer ALL questions about Scene 5 Benchmark testing & movie tomorrow (conferences begin) Quiz on Act I: Tuesday (MC Questions and Mini-Essay) ||
 * **Tuesday, February 14** ||
 * Happy Valentine’s Day J
 * **Homework**

Answer questions 16, 17, 20, 21 Quiz on ACT I on Tuesday, February 21 ||
 * **Monday, February 13** ||
 * Scene III/ Scene IV Presentations ||
 * **Homework**

Gregory Sampson Abraham Benvolio Tybalt Officers: Everyone else in the class Capulet: Lady Capulet: Montague: Lady Montague: Prince Escalus Romeo || Edited copy of term paper due MONDAY!!! (yes, Monday) Finish reading Act I, Scene I (answer questions #5, #7, #8) ||
 * **Thursday, February 9** ||
 * **Act I, Scene I**
 * **Homework**

MLA – especially citations – see me if you need help Content Works Cited Page – Take the annotated bibliography, do a SAVE AS, delete all quotes and summaries, put Works Cited Page as the title || Edited Paper due Friday (50 Points) ||
 * **Wednesday, February 9** ||
 * Editing in the computer lab…last time we visit the lab as a class.
 * **Homework**

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told [] [] Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” [] What do we already know?? What do we need to know? SIGN-UP Book Check Out Packet Iambic pentameter Background/Setting PROLOGUE || Peruse the Packet Edited copy of term paper due Friday… Tomorrow is our LAST day in the lab ||
 * **Tuesday, February 8** ||
 * Review MC questions
 * **Homework**

Finish multiple choice questions ||
 * **Monday, February 6** ||
 * We will be in the lab on Wednesday and your edited, perfected, ready-to-be-graded papers are due on Friday (3rd marking period).
 * NEW SEATS TOMORROW**
 * “Decision Making Survey”**
 * Article on decision making**
 * Multiple Choice questions** ||
 * Homework**