April 28, 2014 - May 2, 2014

4/28/14 – 5/2/14

Monday

• Reading 8 (Odd): Students will read two poems in the textbook on pages 775 – 778. They will complete the critical thinking questions for each poem and #1 – 3 on page 779.

• Reading 7: Students will discuss chapters 36 – 38 of “Holes” together. As a class, we will then read chapters 39 – 42 together and students will complete study questions for these chapters as well.

• Practical Literature 12: Students will finish reading Act 1 of “Macbeth” together. Students will complete study guide questions for this Act and we will discuss these as a class together.

Tuesday

• Reading 8 (Even): PSSA Science testing

• Reading 7: Students will turn in their post cards today if they have not already turned them in. Students will also review questions for chapters 39 – 42 of the novel and read chapters 43 – 45. Students will complete questions for these chapters.

• Practical Literature 12: Students will begin reading Act 2 of “Macbeth.” Students will complete study guide questions for this Act and we will discuss these as a class together.

Wednesday

• Reading 8 (Odd): As a class, we will discuss the last two poems (Frost and Whitman) that students read last class period. We will discuss student responses to the questions for each poem. Students will then begin a writing assignment and working on a review packet for poetry. The poetry test will be on Friday.

• Reading 7: Students will discuss the last set of questions (chapters 43 – 45). We will then read chapters 46 – 48 together in class. Students will respond to questions for these chapters as well.

• Practical Literature 12: Students will continue reading Act 2 of “Macbeth.” Students will also complete study guide questions for this Act and we will discuss these together.

Thursday

• Reading 8 (Even): As a class, we will discuss the last two poems (Frost and Whitman) that students read last class period. We will discuss student responses to the questions for each poem. Students will then begin a writing assignment and working on a review packet for poetry. The poetry test will be on Monday.

• Reading 7: Students will discuss questions for chapters 46 – 48. Students will then read chapters 49 – 50 and complete the questions for these chapters also. When finished, we will discuss these questions together.

• Practical Literature 12: Students will continue reading Act 2 of “Macbeth.” Students will also complete study guide questions for this Act and we will discuss these together.

Friday

• Reading 8 (Odd): As a class, we will discuss any questions about the review packet and briefly go over responses. Students will take a test on poetry today.

• Reading 7: Students will begin watching the movie, “Holes.” As they watch, they will complete a Venn Diagram sheet to compare/contrast the book to the movie.

• Practical Literature 12: Students will continue reading Act 2 of “Macbeth.” Students will also complete study guide questions for this Act and we will discuss these together.