English 3-4 Pinkerton THS

Tuesday 1/25/11

2011-01-25T13:28:00.001-08:00

Bellwork: Making Inferences 1

Vocabulary: Continue Literary Elements Vocabulary

Begin Writing Personal Narrative Rough Draft

Due:

1/28 Personal Narrative Rough Draft
2/1 Personal Narrative Final Draft

Tuesday 1/18/11

2011-01-19T06:10:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Creating Imagery 1

Vocabulary:

contraction:

a shortening of a word or group of words, often marked in written English by an apostrophe.

For example: can’t, won’t, couldn’t

In the your sentence box list four more.

anthology:

a collection of various writings, such as songs, stories or poems

Some of my favorite stories are in Stephen King’s anthology, Nightmares and Dreamscapes.

bibliography:

the written list of all the sources used in a report or book

The hardest part of the research paper was completing the bibliography.

Sample

excerpt:

selected passage (written or musical) taken from a longer work

In science, we read an excerpt from the book Jurassic Park; now I want to read the rest of the book.

Begin Notes for "The Man to Send Rainclouds"

Friday 1/14

2011-01-14T10:14:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Fact or Opinion Handout 3

Turn in your Memo and Business Letter

Finish The Quiet Man

Thursday 1/13

2011-01-14T10:13:00.001-08:00

Type the memo and business letter in the Media Center

Due:

1/14 Typed Memo and Business letter

Wednesday 1/13

2011-01-14T10:12:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Fact or Opinion Handout 2

Continue The Quiet Man

Tuesday 1/11/11

2011-01-11T10:07:00.000-08:00

Agenda: 1/11/11 3-4

Bellwork: Pick up your clicker and a packet. Open Up to Fact or Opinion Handout 1

Do Not Write on the Packet

Vocabulary:

Continue The Quiet Man Video

*Don't forget that you need your finished rough draft of your business letter for Thursday.

Due:

1/13 Rough Draft of Business Letter and Memo

1/14 Vocab Homework

1/14 Vocab Quiz

Friday 1/7/10

2011-01-07T07:41:00.000-08:00

Bellwork: Pick up your clicker and a packet. Open Up to Context Clues Handout 3

Do Not Write on the Packet

Business Letter (we will finish the rough draft on Tuesday)

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Thursday 1/6/11

2011-01-06T10:17:00.000-08:00

Bellwork: Context Clues Handout 2

Book check-out at the Library

Business Letter Discussion

Due:

1/7 Independent Reading Book

Wednesday 1/5

2011-01-05T08:33:00.000-08:00

Agenda: 1/5/11 3-4

Bellwork: Context Clues Handout 1

Memo Rough Draft

Due:

1/7 Independent Reading Book

Tuesday 1/4/11

2011-01-04T14:39:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

*Pick up a Rules and Procedures Review sheet and find a seat. Answer the questions without looking them up or asking a neighbor. If you do not know an answer take your best guess.

*Fill in your answers quickly and quietly.

*New Seating Chart

*Begin Business Writing

Tuesday 10/26/10

2010-10-27T07:49:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork:You are driving down a dark road and suddenly a dog runs in front of your car. Without being able to stop you feel your tires roll over the small animal. Do you get out to see if it is okay? If it has died but has tags for an address up the street what do you do? What would you say to the owner? Would you want someone else to do the same if it were your pet?

Vocabulary:

Languid –

sluggish; weak without vigor or spirit

Many of the Beach Boys greatest songs were written while Brian Wilson lay languidly in bed.

Visceral –

instinctive; profound; affecting the viscera or internal organs

For many of the advanced biology students, watching the autopsy was a visceral experience; many of them could not eat for days.

Continue OMaM Persuasive Essay

Due:

10/27 Reading Diagnostic Test Periods 1-3

10/29 Vocab Homework

10/29 Bellwork

Monday 10/25/10

2010-10-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Bellwork

Vocabulary:

Petulant –

irritable; impatient

The students were afraid to ask their petulant teacher a question; they were afraid of another violent outburst.

Misanthropic –

distrustful of everyone; cynical

The misanthropic billionaire locked himself away in his mountain retreat to protect his money from thieves.

Sullen –

gloomy; showing resentment

After their loss in the state championship the sullen team walked slowly to the bus.

Pedantic –

narrow-minded; overly meticulous

The pedantic drill instructor checked every soldier from head to boots.

Continue OMaM Persuasive Essay

Due:

10/27 Reading Diagnostic Test Periods 1-3

10/29 Vocab Homework

10/29 Bellwork

2010-10-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

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Monday 10/18/10

2010-10-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Think of the best adjective you can to describe your Fall Break. List it and then explain, in 2-4 sentences, why you chose what you did.

Vocabulary:

Begin the OMaM Persuasive Essay

Wednesday 10/6/10 - Friday 10/8/10

2010-10-08T11:51:00.001-07:00

Book Presentations

Tuesday 10/5/10 - Friday 10/8/10

2010-10-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

Book Presentations

Monday 10/4/10

2010-10-06T11:47:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Computer Lab (Finish Projects)

Due Tomorrow

Friday 10/1/10

2010-10-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Media Center For Book Project

Due:

10/5 Book Project

Thursday 9/30/10

2010-09-30T07:19:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Media Center For Book Project

Due:

10/5 Book Project

Wednesday 9/29/10

2010-09-29T08:50:00.001-07:00

Per 1:

Media center for book project

Per 3 and 6:

Independent reading

Reading Summary

Due:

10/5 Book Project

Monday 9/27/10

2010-09-28T08:52:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork:Have you ever been the victim of gossip? How did it make you feel? Has it changed the way you talk about other people? How?

No Vocab This Week

Continue OMaM Video

Due:

10/5 Book Project

Friday 9/24/10

2010-09-28T08:51:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Turn in bellwork

Turn in vocab homework

Vocab Quiz

Independent reading

Reading Summary

Thursday 9/23/10

2010-09-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork:Is there any argument you have again and again with your parents? If so, what do you think you could do to prevent it? Do you sometimes just enjoy arguing?

Vocabulary: Complete List

Continue OMaM Video

Due:

9/24 Bellwork

9/24 Vocab Homework/Quiz

10/5 Book Project

Wednesday 9/22/10

2010-09-22T15:29:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: If you could meet any famous person alive or dead for lunch who would it be? Why? What would you talk about?

Vocab:

memorandum - a short written statement, usually about business

I wrote a memorandum to my boss reminding him of our lunch meeting.

interim - time between

The band planned to go back into the studio after the tour; however, in the interim they wanted to do some solo work.

Begin OMaM Video

Wednesday 9/15/10

2010-09-15T16:51:00.000-07:00

Agenda

Bellwork

Vocab:

wisps

(n.): tiny, slight strands or pieces

The wisps of cotton blew across the field on the gentle breeze.

spectacles

(n.): eyeglasses

The man calmly dropped his reading spectacles as he aimed the rifle at the charging dog.

Begin Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Study Guide

Tuesday 9/14/10

2010-09-15T16:49:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork

Vocab:

monotonous

(adj.): flat, with no expression

The teacher’s monotonous voice put half of the class to sleep.

sulkily

(adv.): in a gloomy manner

The teenager sulkily walked to her room when she was told that she was grounded.

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Monday 9/13/10

2010-09-15T16:46:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork

Vocab:

gingham

(n.): a cotton cloth, usually woven in stripes or checks. See some samples of gingham.

Lennie wanted to touch the woman’s red gingham dress.

gust

(n.): a strong, sudden rush of air

The gust of wind was strong enough to knock the dying branch off of the tree.

Finish reading and study guide for Chapter 4

Friday 9/10/10

2010-09-10T15:25:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Bellwork

Vocab Quiz

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Thursday 9/9/10

2010-09-10T15:23:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Bellwork

Vocabulary:

emphasis (n.): force; expression; stress

For emphasis, the teacher highlighted and underlined the due date.

hovered (v.): lingered; stayed suspended

The students hovered around their angry classmates; they were hoping for a fight.

Begin Chapter 4 (Read Silently)

Due:

9/8 Quiz Chapter 3

9/10 Vocab Homework/Quiz

Wednesday 9/8/10

2010-09-10T15:20:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Bellwork

Vocabulary:

subsided:(adj.) became less excited; calmed down

The cheers subsided when Justin Bieber came on stage; this was supposed to be a music concert.

craftily (adv.): in a sly, cunning manner

Jessie craftily hid the ipod in his pocket; the security guard was even more sneaky when he tazed Jessie.

Quiz Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Study Guide

Due:

9/8 Quiz Chapter 3

9/10 Vocab Homework/Quiz

Tuesday 9/7/10

2010-09-07T20:30:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Bellwork

Vocab:

deride (v.): to make fun of someone

The guys derided Jimmy for being afraid to ask Claire out.

dusk (n.): shadowy; gloomy (dusk is the period of time that comes just before dark or evening)

We didn’t hear the first groans of the zombies until dusk; this night would be a long one.

intensity (n.): great strength and sharpness

His intensity on the field is what made him a superstar.

mauled (adj.): torn; worn-out. To maul something is to treat it roughly or clumsily.

Big Tony mauled the flower arrangement by trying to place it in the trunk next to Jimmy the Rat.

Finish Reading Chapter 3

Due:

9/8 Quiz Chapter 3

9/10 Vocab Homework/Quiz

9/10 Bellwork

Friday 9/3/10

2010-09-07T11:06:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Turn in Bellwork

Study for Quiz

Turn in Vocab Homework

Vocab Quiz

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Thursday 9/2/10

2010-09-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: What is your favorite movie? What is this movie about? Do you tend to agree or disagree with the film critics when you see a film?

scowl (n. or v.): an angry look achieved by frowning and scrunching the eyebrows together.

The scowl on her face reminded me that I had forgotten our anniversary.

scourge (n.): anything that inflicts discomfort or suffering; in this case, any variety of insects and pests

The zombie scourge has to be destroyed if we expect to ever get back to our normal way of life.

Continue Chapter 3

Due:

9/3 Vocab Homework/Quiz

9/3 Bellwork

Wednesday 9/1/10

2010-09-01T08:51:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: What do you see people doing just to fill up time and keep themselves busy? What things do you do for that same reason?

swamper (n.): a handyman; someone who performs odd jobs often involving cleaning

It is hard for the swamper to clean with only one hand, but it is better than trying to buck barley one-handed.

skeptically (adv.): to feel doubtful or to question something.

George looked skeptically at that the bunk house, and especially his mattress; he wasn’t sure if it was really clean.

Chapter 2 Quiz

Begin Reading Chapter 3

Due:

9/1 Quiz Chapter 2

9/3 Vocab Quiz/Handout

9/3 Bellwork

Tuesday 8/31/10

2010-08-31T14:46:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: If there was a fire in your home and all of your family and pets escaped from the fire what one item would you save? Why?

Vocabulary:

crouch (v.):

to bend low with arms and legs drawn close to the body.

The dog crouched for a moment before it jumped towards the rabbit.

receptive (v.):

able and willing to listen to and accept information, new ideas, etc.

Slim is receptive to what George is going to tell him about what happened in Weed.

Picture Day

Study Guide Chapter 2

Due:

9/1 Quiz Chapter 2

9/3 Vocab Quiz/Handout

9/3 Bellwork

Monday 8/30/10

2010-08-30T14:35:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Have you ever had to do something that you did not want to do, but you knew it was better for someone else if you did it? What happened?

Turn in homework "Chunk"

Vocabulary:

bemused (v.): preoccupied; deep in thought

Lennie was bemused by thoughts of the ranch; he didn’t even hear Curley talking to him.

cower (v.): to shrink and tremble from fear

The rabbit cowered in the corner as the dog slowly crept towards it.

Finish Chapter 2

Begin Study Guide

Due:

9/3 Vocab Homework/Quiz

9/3 Bellwork

Friday 8/27/10

2010-08-27T08:26:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Bellwork, Turn in your journal

Review Vocab

Turn in Vocab

Vocab Quiz

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Thursday 8/26/10

2010-08-27T08:24:00.001-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork:

Draw a diagram of the bunkhouse

Vocabulary:

morosely (adv.): in a sad, gloomy manner

After Jimmy lost his cell phone and driving privileges, he went morosely up to his room.

mottled (adj.): having a variety of hues or colors; variegated, like marble

The soldier’s mottled clothing made him very difficult to see.

Continue Chapter 2

Read Chapter 2

Due:

8/27 Vocab Homework/Quiz

8/27 Bellwork (4 Entries)

Wednesday 8/25/10

2010-08-25T18:49:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Would you rather have a job that pays very well that you don't like, or a job that pays very little that you love? Why?

Vocabulary:

Junctures (n.): A juncture is where two things come together.

Because the engineer was not paying attention, the trains crashed at the railroad juncture.

mimicking (v.): imitating

We soon got tired of the parrot’s constant mimicking of the barking dog.

Background and Chapter 1 Quiz

Begin Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Study Guide

Due:

8/27 Vocab Homework/Quiz

8/27 Bellwork

Tuesday 8/24/10

2010-08-24T10:52:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork:

1/2 Page

If you died tonight would you be happy with the way you lived for the last year? If you knew that you had only one year to live what would you do?

Vocabulary:

flats (n.): level, flat ground

When the prisoners ran out onto the flats, the guards knew that there was no way they could escape.

heron (n.): a wading bird (that is, a bird that is often found wading in the water, usually in a search for food) with a long neck, beak, and legs. picture

The heron’s patience and long sharp beak help it spend hours hunting for prey.

Chapter 1 Study Guide

Due:

8/25 Chapter 1 Quiz

Monday 8/23/10

2010-08-23T21:45:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Would you rather be able to see into the future or talk to the animals?

Vocabulary:

debris (n.): remains. In this case, the "debris of the winter's flooding" would be drops of water falling from the leaves of the tree.

After lunch, the debris of french fry boxes and burger wrappers made me feel worse about breaking my diet.

elaborate (adj.): expressed in great detail

The student’s elaborate tale about how ninjas stole his homework was almost believable.

Finish Chapter 1

Begin Study Guide Chapter 1

Friday 8/20/10

2010-08-20T11:35:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: (Study for Vocab)

Turn in Bellwork

Turn in Vocab Homework

Vocab Quiz

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Due:

8/20 Bellwork (4 entries)

8/20 Vocab Homework/Quiz

8/20 Reading Summary

Thursday 8/19/10

2010-08-19T15:23:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: What one person has influenced you the most?

Vocabulary:
Carp (n.): a freshwater fish.

My brother and I love fishing for carp because they are not picky about bait.

Contemplated (v.) To contemplate something is to think about it.

Lennie contemplated running away when George took his mouse.

10 Minutes for background study guide

Handout: Chapter 1 study guide

Begin Chapter 1

Due:

8/20 Vocab Homework/quiz

8/20 Bellwork

Wednesday 8/19/10

2010-08-19T07:13:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: If you could go back in time and change one choice that you made what would it be? How do you think your life would be different?

brusquely (adv.): quickly; bluntly; abruptly; almost rudely

When the student’s phone rang, Mr. Pinkerton brusquely told him to hand it over.

bucking (v.): To buck in this instance is to throw large bags of grain on a truck.

After bucking grain bags all day long, I wanted nothing more than a soft chair to sit in.

Of Mice and Men Background

Of Mice and Men Background Study Guide

Due:
8/20 Independent Reading Book In Class
8/20 Vocab Homework
8/20 Vocab Quiz
8/20 Bellwork

Tuesday 8/17/10

2010-08-17T08:41:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: If you knew there would be a nuclear war in one week what would you do?

Vocabulary:
bank

(n.): the part of land that meets a body of water

On summer weekends, we like to have a picnic on the bank of the salt river.

bindle

(n.): a small bundle of items rolled up inside a blanket and carried over the shoulder or on the back; a bedroll. picture

After he was fired Bill packed his clothes into a bindle and headed for the nearest freight train.

Steinbeck Video / Handout

Due:
8/20 Bellwork
8/20 Vocab Homework
8/20 Vocab Quiz

Monday 8/16/10

2010-08-15T14:09:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: 1/2 Page -What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you?

Vocabulary Explanation

Vocabulary Homework

acres

(n.): An acre is an area of land equal to 4,840 square yards or 43,560 square feet (a little smaller than a football field).

Winnie the pooh lives with his friends in the hundred acre woods.

anguished

(adj.): anguish is a feeling of great physical or mental pain.

The look on Lennie's face shows the anguish he feels at the thought of George leaving him.

Lit Notes / Handout

Of Mice and Men Background

Due:

8/20 Vocab Homework

8/20 Vocabulary Quiz

8/20 Bellwork

Friday 8/13/10

2010-08-15T08:47:00.001-07:00

Agenda:

Spiral notebook check

Turn in bellwork

SRI Test

Book Check

Thursday 8/12

2010-08-13T07:09:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Do you think the world will be a better or worse place 100 years from now? How will it be better or worse?

Lit Terms/Parts of Speech Pretest

Trade and Grade Pretest

Due:
8/13 Bellwork Journal (3 entries 30 Points)

8/13 Independent Reading (50 Points)

Wednesday 8/11/10

2010-08-12T07:38:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Do you have any long-term goals? What is one of them? How do you plan on reaching it?

Media Center to choose books

Due:
8/13 Independent Reading Book

Tuesday 8/10/10

2010-08-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: In your spiral notebook (if you don't have one yet use a separate sheet of paper) answer the following questions:

What was the best part of your summer break? Did you travel? Did you visit with friends or family? Did you spend time on a favorite activity? Was the summer vacation time well spent?

1/2 page Minimum

Bellwork Assignment Sheet

Book Response Assignment

Policies and Procedures Q and A

Restroom Passes

Monday 8/9/10

2010-08-10T06:26:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

First Day of school FYI

Seating Chart

Policies and procedures

Due:
8/10 Signed Parent Letter

Monday 4/12/10

2010-04-13T08:13:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Journal: Do you have a job? What made you choose that job? If you do not have a job, what would you choose for your first job? Why?

Vocabulary:

Alleviate- make easier to endure; relieve

Mr. Pinkerton compulsively eats to alleviate the heartache of his lost puppy.

Brusque- abrupt in manner or speech; blunt

Bouncers tend to be brusque in their dealings with unruly customers.

Begin Act I Scene 1 (Study Guide)

Due:

4/19 Vocab Homework/Quiz

2010-04-13T08:12:00.001-07:00

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Monday 4/5/10

2010-04-06T08:31:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Journal: Do you have a job? Was it your first choice? If you don't have a job, what would be your choice for a first job? Why did you make that choice?

No Vocab this week

Atomic Shakespeare

Due:

4/6 Rough Draft and Typed Final Copies of the Business Letter and Memo

Friday 4/2/10

2010-04-06T08:29:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Vocab Quiz

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Due:

4/2 Vocab Homework / Quiz

4/6 Rough Draft and Typed Final Copies of the Business Letter and Memo

Thursday 4/1/10

2010-04-06T08:27:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Vocabulary:

Pretense – a false outward appearance

Joe said he was not afraid to skydive, but his shaking hands gave away the pretense.

Squalor – a filthy and wretched condition

After he lost his job and his home, Pete lived in squalor until he joined the military.

Business Writing - The Memo (Due Monday - Rough draft and typed final copy)

Due:

4/2 Vocab Homework / Quiz

4/6 Rough Draft and Typed Final Copies of the Business Letter and Memo

Wednesday 3/31/10

2010-04-06T08:23:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Vocabulary:

Hone – to sharpen

Jim decided to hone his World of Warcraft skills so he could impress the ladies.

Mortified – caused to feel shame or humiliation

I was mortified when my mother showed my ballet pictures to my new girlfriend.

Business Writing - The Letter of Complaint (Due Monday - Rough draft and typed final copy)

Due:

4/2 Vocab Homework / Quiz

4/6 Rough Draft and Typed Final Copies of the Business Letter and Memo

Tuesday 3/30/10

2010-03-30T07:22:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Journal

Vocabulary:

Dirge – a slow mournful piece of music

When the bagpiper finished playing his dirge, there was not a dry eye in the room.

Edict – an order put out by a person in authority

The club agreed to put forth an edict that Wednesdays were grape soda day.

Begin Business Writing - Business Letter (Letter of Complaint)

Due:

4/2 Vocab Homework/Quiz

4/6 *Typed* Business letter and Memo

Monday 3/29/10

2010-03-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Vocabulary:

Abdicate – to give up an office or position

The company president had to abdicate his position after his arrest.

Cower – to cringe in fear

When the shooting started, many of the students could do nothing but cower in the corner.

Finish TKaM Video

Friday 3/26/10

2010-03-26T07:42:00.001-07:00

Agenda:

Independent Reading Book Check

Independent Reading Summary

Continue TKaM Video

Thursday 3/25/10

2010-03-26T07:40:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

Continue TKaM Video

Due:

3/26 Independent Reading Book

Wednesday 3/24/10

2010-03-25T07:56:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

No Journal

Imagery Bellwork

New Seating Charts

Continue TKaM Video

Due:

3/26 Independent Reading Books

Monday 3/22/10 - Tuesday 3/23/10

2010-03-22T07:58:00.000-07:00

Agenda:

"Bridges" - With the counselors in the computer lab

Tuesday 3/9/10 - 3/12/10

2010-03-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

Book Responses

Monday 3/8/10

2010-03-09T10:34:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

TKaM Final Test

Power Point Due By 3:30

Due:

3/9 Book Response/Paper

Tuesday 3/2/10

2010-03-02T11:55:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: Many books that are now considered classics have at one time been on a banned book list. Should some books be banned? Who should make that choice?

Finish To Kill a Mockingbird

Due:

3/8 TKaM Final Test

3/8 Study Guide Due

Monday 3/1/10

2010-03-02T11:52:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: How would you act differently if you had a little sister that wanted to be just like you? What do you think your parents do differently because they want to set an example for you?

Quiz Chapters 25-27

Read Chapter 28

Due:

3/8 TKaM Final Test

Friday 2/26

2010-02-26T08:08:00.001-08:00

Agenda:

Turn in your journals

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

TKaM Study Guide

Thursday 2/25

2010-02-26T08:06:00.002-08:00

Agenda:

AIMS Discussion

Quiz Chapters 23-24

Read Chapters 25-27 (Finish for Monday)

Tuesday 2/23 - Wednesday 2/24

2010-02-26T08:06:00.001-08:00

AIMS TESTING

Monday 2/22/10

2010-02-22T12:16:00.001-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork - Fact or Opinion

Final AIMS Review

Due:

2/25 TKaM Quiz Chapters 23-24

Friday 2/19/10

2010-02-21T12:42:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Main Idea 3

AIMS Writing Final Review

TREES Outline

Thursday 2/18/10

2010-02-21T12:40:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Reading For Detail 5

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Wednesday 2/17/10

2010-02-21T12:38:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Mood 2

Quiz Chapters 20-22

Read Chapters 23-24 Due Thursday

Tuesday 2/16/10

2010-02-17T08:12:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Mood 1

No Vocab This Week

Read Chapters 21 and 22 Quiz Tomorrow

*Independent Reading Will Be Thursday*

Friday 2/12/10

2010-02-12T13:03:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork - Purpose 3

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Thursday 2/11/10

2010-02-12T13:02:00.001-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork - Purpose 2 (Not Graded)

Character Review

Finish Chapter 20

Wednesday 2/10/10

2010-02-11T06:05:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Purpose 1

Quiz Chapters 15-19

Begin Ch 20

Tuesday 2/9/10

2010-02-11T06:03:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Interpreting Graphics 2

Finish Chapter 19 - Work on study guide

Due:

2/10 Quiz Chapters 15-19

Monday 2/8/10

2010-02-11T06:01:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Interpreting Graphics

No Vocab This week

Read Chapters 18-19

Friday 2/5/10

2010-02-05T08:51:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Turn in Vocab Homework

Vocab Quiz

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Due:

2/8 Chapters 16-17

Thursday 2/4/10

2010-02-05T07:19:00.001-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork - Making Inferences 2

Vocab:

Personification –Giving something human qualities

The stuffed bear smiled as the little boy hugged him close.

Allusion –An implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text

Because of Billy’s immense size and preference for wearing overalls he earned the nickname “Lennie.”

Introduce new Book Response Assignment

Review Chapter 15

Read Chapters 16 and 17 (Due Monday)

Due

2/5 Vocab Quiz/Homework

Wednesday 2/3/10

2010-02-04T06:27:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Inferences Handout 1

Vocabulary:

Metaphor – Comparing two things by using one kind of object, or using in place of another, to suggest the likeness between them

I'm drowning in money.

Onomatopoeia- Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.

We couldn't hear the speaker over the buzz of the crowd.

Quiz Chapters 12-14

Begin reading chapter 15 (silently) finish for homework

Due:

2/5 Vocab Homework/Quiz

Tuesday 2/2/10

2010-02-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork - Context Clues 1

Vocab:

Hyperbole – Big exaggeration, usually with humor

Jenny’s shop sells mile-high ice-cream cones.

Idiom – The language peculiar to a group of people

She sings at the top of her lungs.

Read Chapters 13-14 Quiz tomorrow over 12-14

Due:

1/5 Vocab Quiz/homework

Monday 2/1/10

2010-02-02T06:20:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork: Literary Elements 3

Vocabulary:

Alliteration – The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables

The wild and woolly walrus waits and wonders when we'll walk by.

Cliché – A word or phrase that has become overly familiar or commonplace

No pain, no gain.

Read Chapter 12 - Finish for Homework

Due:

1/5 Vocab Homework/Quiz

Friday 1/29/10

2010-02-02T06:18:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Literary Elements Review

Independent Reading

Thursday 1/28/10

2010-01-29T06:26:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

TKaM Part 1 Test

Wednesday 1/27/10

2010-01-28T08:15:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork - Literary Elements 2

No Vocab

Finish the study guide for Part 1

Part 1 Test tomorrow

Due:

1/28 Part 1 Test

Tuesday 1/26/10

2010-01-27T07:27:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Bellwork (Literary Elements)

No Vocab This Week

Finish Chapters 10 and 11

Begin Study Guide

Tomorrow is study guide work day

Due:

1/28 TKaM Part 1 Test

Monday 1/25/10

2010-01-26T07:05:00.001-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: If you could be any animal, what would you be?

Vocab: Postponed until Tuesday

Read Chapters 10 and 11, continue study guide

Due:
1/29 Journal (4 pages)
1/29 Vocab Quiz/Homework

Friday 1/22/10

2010-01-26T07:04:00.001-08:00

Agenda:

Turn in Journal

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Thursday 1/21/10

2010-01-26T07:02:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal:

No Vocabulary

Read chapter 8 -9 in class (Finish for Monday)

Due:
1/22 Journal (3 pages)

Wednesday 1/20/10

2010-01-21T06:16:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: What keeps you motivated in school (ex. grades, parents, teachers, friends)? What would make you work harder in school?

No vocab this week

To Kill a Mockingbird Quiz Chapters 4-6

Begin Chapter 7 (Finish for Homework)

Due:

1/22 Journal (3 pages)

Tuesday 1/19/10

2010-01-19T13:51:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: Do you follow a daily routine? Describe an average weekday.

No Vocabulary This week

Read Chapters 5 and 6 silently (Complete the study guide as you go)

*Quiz tomorrow over chapters 4-6*

Due:

1/20 Quiz Chapter 4-6

1/22 Journal (3 pages)

Friday 1/15/10

2010-01-15T15:35:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Turn in Journal

Turn in Vocab Homework

Vocab Quiz

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 2 and 3 Quiz

Begin Chapter 4 (Finish for Homework)

Thursday 1/14/10

2010-01-15T15:32:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal

Independent Reading

Reading Summary

Wednesday 1/13/10

2010-01-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: List in order the five most important aspects of your life. How do you think that will change in the future?

Vocab:
Unflappable - not easily upset; calm

The unflappable teacher laughed when the student threw the desk at him.

Duress - pressure; distress

Jim claimed to have signed the contract while under duress, but nobody believed that his landlord pointed a gun at him.

Resilience - ability to recover or bounce back

The resilience of small children always amazes me; they keep getting up no matter how many times they fall.

Allay - to put to rest; diminish

I tried to allay his fears about his first date, but we were both stunned when she walked in the door.

Finish Chapters 2 and 3

Due:
1/15 Vocab Quiz / Homework
1/15 Journal (4 pages)

Tuesday 1/12/10

2010-01-12T13:32:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: Look back at yesterday's journal entry. How do you plan to achieve these goals?

Vocab:

Lethargic

sluggish; lacking energy

The lethargic child decided not to leave when he smelled smoke; he figured the fire department would get there soon.

Bolster

to reinforce; strengthen

The Cardinals hope to bolster their defense next year by drafting cyborgs.

Read Chapters 2 and 3

Due:

1/15 Journal

1/15 Vocab Homework/Quiz

Monday 1/11/10

2010-01-11T15:17:00.000-08:00

Agenda:

Journal: What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now? What would make you happy with your job, family and social life?

Vocabulary:

Fester

to embitter; cause continuing annoyance; to rot

My anger towards the baby panda continued to fester until I had to hit it.

Foster

to encourage; promote

Mr. Pinkerton tries to foster a positive learning environment, at least when his administrators are observing.

TKaM Character Review

Begin Chapter 2

Due:

1/15 Journal

1/15 Vocab Homework/Quiz

Friday 1/8/10

2010-01-08T13:39:00.001-08:00

Agenda:

Turn in Journal (30 Points)

Book Check (50 Points)

Independent Reading

Reading Summary (20 Points)