1/18/16 – 1/22/16
Academic English 9
(Periods 1, 4)
Monday: Teacher
In-Service Day
Tuesday: Mid-term
exams – early dismissal
Wednesday: Notes
on the short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” Background information presented
related to the story and information about the author, Poe.
Thursday: Begin
reading the short story, “The Cask of Amontillado,” by Edgar Allen Poe.
Complete the study guide questions as we read.
Friday: Finish
reading the short story today and discuss the study guide questions.
Essential Questions: How does learning new vocabulary words
help us become better readers, writers, speakers, and listeners?
What are the elements of short stories and how do authors
use these to help enhance their stories?
How does understanding parts of speech help us become better
readers, writers, speakers, and listeners?
Honors English 7
(Periods 2, 8)
Monday: Teacher
In-service day
Tuesday: Mid-term
Exams – early dismissal
Wednesday: Complete
vocabulary squares for “Lightning Thief” vocabulary terms (ch. 1-2). Students
must complete the squares for tomorrow.
Thursday: Discuss
the vocabulary terms completed for today. The quiz on these 8 terms will be on
Tuesday (1/26).
Friday: Intro. to
letter writing assignment – Students will begin brainstorming and pre-writing
their letters.
Essential Questions: How does learning new vocabulary words
help us become better readers, writers, speakers, and listeners?
What are the different kinds of nouns and how do we use them
correctly in our own writing?
What are the different kinds of pronouns and how do we use
them effectively in our own writing?
Honors Reading 7
(Period 7)
Monday: Teacher
In-service day
Tuesday: Mid-term
exams – early dismissal
Wednesday: Background
information and notes on myth, literary elements, etc. – “The Lightning Thief”
Thursday: Library
– Students will research information in the library on various Greek Gods and
Goddesses. They will complete a chart with their findings.
Friday: Library –
Students will research information in the library on various Greek Gods and
Goddesses. They will complete a chart with their findings.
Essential Questions: How does learning background
information on a topic help us prepare for reading a novel?
How is reading nonfiction texts different from reading a
fictional novel?
PSSA Language Arts
7/8 (Period 5B: Odd and Even Days)
Monday: Teacher
In-service day
Tuesday (Odd): Mid-term
exams – early dismissal
Wednesday (Even):
Students will finish any make up work or missing assignments they may have for
the marking period.
Thursday (Odd): Introduce
class rules/expectations and discuss course overview. Begin pre-test if time
permits.
Friday (Even): Introduce
class rules/expectations and discuss course overview. Begin pre-test if time
permits.
What kinds of reading strategies help us navigate and
comprehend literature texts?
How can reading strategies, like talking to text, help us
understand questions on the PSSA tests?
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