Monday
Memorial Day --School Closed
Tuesday
Collect books and compare/contrast the theme in The Alchemist with the ideas that were expressed at the High Point World Peace Day Festival.
Wednesday
Select books and create groups for our next round of Literature Circles. Your first reading assignment and role sheet is due on Tuesday.
Thursday and Friday
Watch Whale Rider and discuss the need to balance valuable cultural traditions with progressive changes.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
May 18, 2009 -- May 22, 2009
Monday -- Wednesday
Read The Alchemist to the end and complete the corresponding writing assignment. We will be in the Library on Wednesday.
Thursday
Fish Bowl Discussion on The Alchemist as a whole.
Friday
World Peace Day Festival
Read The Alchemist to the end and complete the corresponding writing assignment. We will be in the Library on Wednesday.
Thursday
Fish Bowl Discussion on The Alchemist as a whole.
Friday
World Peace Day Festival
Monday, May 11, 2009
May 11, 2009 -- May 15, 2009
Monday
Today we are going to see Romeo and Juliet at the Pax Amicus Theatre in Mount Olive.
Tuesday -- Thurdsday
Review the writing assignment that corresponds with pages 51-104 in The Alchemist. Read that section and work on the writing assignment. It is due on Friday.
Friday
Fish bowl discussion.
Today we are going to see Romeo and Juliet at the Pax Amicus Theatre in Mount Olive.
Tuesday -- Thurdsday
Review the writing assignment that corresponds with pages 51-104 in The Alchemist. Read that section and work on the writing assignment. It is due on Friday.
Friday
Fish bowl discussion.
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 4, 2009 -- May 8, 2009
Monday
Introduce The Alchemist. Watch and read Steve Jobs's commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford University.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA
Write a 2-page journal response to his suggestions about following your dream.
Tuesday
Share responses in class. Read pages 1-11 in The Alchemist.
Wednesday
Journal activity: Write about a noteworthy dream you have had or about an omen which guided you somehow during the course of your life. How did you interpret the dream or omen, and how did it influence your life?
Read pages 11-26.
Thursday
Read the rest of Part 1, pages 26-47. Complete the Part I assignment and write two thoughtful discussion questions for tomorrow.
Friday
Socratic Seminar.
Introduce The Alchemist. Watch and read Steve Jobs's commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford University.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA
Write a 2-page journal response to his suggestions about following your dream.
Tuesday
Share responses in class. Read pages 1-11 in The Alchemist.
Wednesday
Journal activity: Write about a noteworthy dream you have had or about an omen which guided you somehow during the course of your life. How did you interpret the dream or omen, and how did it influence your life?
Read pages 11-26.
Thursday
Read the rest of Part 1, pages 26-47. Complete the Part I assignment and write two thoughtful discussion questions for tomorrow.
Friday
Socratic Seminar.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
April 27, 2009 -- May 1, 2009
Monday
Lit circle discussion. Mini-research paper due Monday.
Tuesday
Generate your outline and begin writing your rough draft.
Wednesday
Bring rough draft to class and peer-workshop.
Thursday
Final Lit Circle discussion.
Friday
(Period 3 only) Extemporaneous presentations of books.
Lit circle discussion. Mini-research paper due Monday.
Tuesday
Generate your outline and begin writing your rough draft.
Wednesday
Bring rough draft to class and peer-workshop.
Thursday
Final Lit Circle discussion.
Friday
(Period 3 only) Extemporaneous presentations of books.
Monday, April 20, 2009
April 20, 2009 -- April 24, 2009
Welcome Back!
Monday
In the computer lab, create a Works Cited page for your research article.
Tuesday
Lit Circle discussion.
Wednesday
Read and discuss the Rig Veda poems, "Creation Hymn" and "Night."
Thursday
Review thesis statements. After your thesis statement is approved, you may read or generate an outline for your paper.
Friday
Lit Circle discussion.
Monday
In the computer lab, create a Works Cited page for your research article.
Tuesday
Lit Circle discussion.
Wednesday
Read and discuss the Rig Veda poems, "Creation Hymn" and "Night."
Thursday
Review thesis statements. After your thesis statement is approved, you may read or generate an outline for your paper.
Friday
Lit Circle discussion.
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 30, 2009 -- April 3, 2009
Monday and Tuesday
Today I will introduce the Literature Circle process to you. After giving you the calendar/schedule, I will explain all of the Lit Circle roles and assign a short story for you to read. Then you will practice the discussion tasks.
Wednesday
Today you will peruse all of the book choices and write your top two preferences on an index card. I will use these to create the Lit Circles. Your first group meeting is tomorrow.
Thursday
Today you will meet in your groups to divide the reading into 6 sections and select your first role assignments. If there is time, you may begin reading the first section.
Friday
More monster project presentations!
Today I will introduce the Literature Circle process to you. After giving you the calendar/schedule, I will explain all of the Lit Circle roles and assign a short story for you to read. Then you will practice the discussion tasks.
Wednesday
Today you will peruse all of the book choices and write your top two preferences on an index card. I will use these to create the Lit Circles. Your first group meeting is tomorrow.
Thursday
Today you will meet in your groups to divide the reading into 6 sections and select your first role assignments. If there is time, you may begin reading the first section.
Friday
More monster project presentations!
Monday, March 23, 2009
March 23, 2009 -- March 27, 2009
Monday
You can stay home today. The teachers have meetings all day!
Tuesday
Discuss book 22, "The Battle in the Hall." Read Books 23 and 24 for homework.
MONSTER PROJECTS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday
Discuss the end of the book in terms of the theme, "Fate versus Free Will."
Thursday and Friday
Individual project presentations.
You can stay home today. The teachers have meetings all day!
Tuesday
Discuss book 22, "The Battle in the Hall." Read Books 23 and 24 for homework.
MONSTER PROJECTS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday
Discuss the end of the book in terms of the theme, "Fate versus Free Will."
Thursday and Friday
Individual project presentations.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
March 16, 2009 -- March 20, 2009
Monday
Individual presentations of Books 13-18 of The Odyssey.
Tuesday
Individual presentations of Books 19-20. Share dialectical journal responses to Book 12. Discuss the symbolism of Scylla, Charybdis, and other challenging figures on Odysseus's journey. Assign the monster project. It is due March 26th. Read Book 21 and write two dialectical journal responses by Thursday.
Wednesday
Watch The Odyssey DVD, scenes 12-16.
Thursday
What must Odysseus do to restore honor and order in his home? Read Book 22 and write one dialectical response.
Individual presentations of Books 13-18 of The Odyssey.
Tuesday
Individual presentations of Books 19-20. Share dialectical journal responses to Book 12. Discuss the symbolism of Scylla, Charybdis, and other challenging figures on Odysseus's journey. Assign the monster project. It is due March 26th. Read Book 21 and write two dialectical journal responses by Thursday.
Wednesday
Watch The Odyssey DVD, scenes 12-16.
Thursday
Whole class discussion. What are Penelope's goals as she presents the test of the bow? Extend symbolism discussion from Tuesday.
FridayWhat must Odysseus do to restore honor and order in his home? Read Book 22 and write one dialectical response.
Monday, March 9, 2009
March 9, 2009 -- March 13, 2009
Monday
Discuss the symbolism in Book 9. Read Book 10 and write two dialectical journal responses.
Wednesday
Compare and contrast Odysseus's heroic journey to that of his son, Telemachus. Read Book 11 and answer questions by Friday.
Thursday
Watch The Odyssey DVD chapters that depict Odysseus confronting the challanges we have discussed this week.
Friday
Whole-class discussion. Introduce creative writing project.
Individual presentations on The Odyssey, Books 6, 7, and 8. Read Book 9 and write two dialectical journal entries for homework.
TuesdayDiscuss the symbolism in Book 9. Read Book 10 and write two dialectical journal responses.
Wednesday
Compare and contrast Odysseus's heroic journey to that of his son, Telemachus. Read Book 11 and answer questions by Friday.
Thursday
Watch The Odyssey DVD chapters that depict Odysseus confronting the challanges we have discussed this week.
Friday
Whole-class discussion. Introduce creative writing project.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
March 2, 2009 -- March 6, 2009
Monday
Snow Day
Tuesday
Hero's Journey lecture. Read article and complete chart for homework.
Wednesday
Use chart to draw a conclusion about Telemachus and his heroic journey. Write a thesis statement and map out an essay on the topic. Type a rough draft for homework.
Thursday
Peer conference and make revisions to your essay. The final draft is due tomorrow.
Friday
Turn in your essay. Read Book V in The Odyssey, answer the corresponding guide questions, and write one dialectical journal response.
Snow Day
Tuesday
Hero's Journey lecture. Read article and complete chart for homework.
Wednesday
Use chart to draw a conclusion about Telemachus and his heroic journey. Write a thesis statement and map out an essay on the topic. Type a rough draft for homework.
Thursday
Peer conference and make revisions to your essay. The final draft is due tomorrow.
Friday
Turn in your essay. Read Book V in The Odyssey, answer the corresponding guide questions, and write one dialectical journal response.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
February 23, 2009 -- February 27, 2009
Monday
Discuss the conflict presented in Book 1 of The Odyssey. Read Book 2 and complete the assignment by tomorrow.
Tuesday
Discuss the Book 2 quotation, "I, on the contrary, maintain that it is no bad thing to be a king." Collect and go over book 2 questions.
Wednesday
Read Book 3 and write 3 good discussion questions.
Thursday
After a class discussion, we will review the characteristics of a dialectical journal. Read Book 4 and write two dialectical journal responses for it.
Friday
Whole-class Discussion. Read Book 5 and answer the guide questions provided.
Discuss the conflict presented in Book 1 of The Odyssey. Read Book 2 and complete the assignment by tomorrow.
Tuesday
Discuss the Book 2 quotation, "I, on the contrary, maintain that it is no bad thing to be a king." Collect and go over book 2 questions.
Wednesday
Read Book 3 and write 3 good discussion questions.
Thursday
After a class discussion, we will review the characteristics of a dialectical journal. Read Book 4 and write two dialectical journal responses for it.
Friday
Whole-class Discussion. Read Book 5 and answer the guide questions provided.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
February 16, 2009 -- February 20, 2009
Monday and Tuesday
Presidents Day - No School
Wednesday
In class you will listen to an audio lecture on the topic of Xenia, which is a distinct protocol regarding the Guest-Host relationship in ancient Greece. There is a worksheet that you must complete by the end of the period.
Thursday
Lecture/Discussion about the characteristics of an epic.
Friday
View chapters 1-4 of The Odyssey -- they summarize the events that precede Odysseus's journey. Read Book 1 of The Odyssey by Monday.
Presidents Day - No School
Wednesday
In class you will listen to an audio lecture on the topic of Xenia, which is a distinct protocol regarding the Guest-Host relationship in ancient Greece. There is a worksheet that you must complete by the end of the period.
Thursday
Lecture/Discussion about the characteristics of an epic.
Friday
View chapters 1-4 of The Odyssey -- they summarize the events that precede Odysseus's journey. Read Book 1 of The Odyssey by Monday.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
February 9, 2009 -- February 13, 2009
Monday and Tuesday
Cooperative groups will complete their Greek legend/myth projects.
Wednesday and Thursday
Cooperative groups will present their projects as mini-lessons on their assigned topics. All students are responsible for the information presented by the groups. For homework you must answer five discussion questions.
Friday
Whole-class discussion, extending what we have learned about Greek myths and legends. What do they have to do with our beliefs today?
Cooperative groups will complete their Greek legend/myth projects.
Wednesday and Thursday
Cooperative groups will present their projects as mini-lessons on their assigned topics. All students are responsible for the information presented by the groups. For homework you must answer five discussion questions.
Friday
Whole-class discussion, extending what we have learned about Greek myths and legends. What do they have to do with our beliefs today?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
February 2, 2009 -- February 6, 2009
Monday
Go over the Midterm Exam.
Tuesday
Read about the Titans and Olympian gods and goddesses. Finish reading the packet at home and answer the following question: What values can we infer prevailed in ancient Greek society, and how do they differ from those that prevail in our society?
Wednesday
You will view a teacher demonstration of a "lesson" on an important figure from ancient Greek myth or legend. The sample lesson in on Athena. Then you will learn what your assigned "lesson" topic is and who your group members are for the ancient Greece project. Meet with your members briefly to discuss the division of the workload.
Thursday and Friday
We will go to the library to conduct research on the ancient Greece projects.
Go over the Midterm Exam.
Tuesday
Read about the Titans and Olympian gods and goddesses. Finish reading the packet at home and answer the following question: What values can we infer prevailed in ancient Greek society, and how do they differ from those that prevail in our society?
Wednesday
You will view a teacher demonstration of a "lesson" on an important figure from ancient Greek myth or legend. The sample lesson in on Athena. Then you will learn what your assigned "lesson" topic is and who your group members are for the ancient Greece project. Meet with your members briefly to discuss the division of the workload.
Thursday and Friday
We will go to the library to conduct research on the ancient Greece projects.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
January 19, 2009 -- January 23, 2009
Monday
No school for students in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In-service day for teachers.
Tuesday
Present dialogues and review vocabulary.
Wednesday -- Friday
Midterm review.
No school for students in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In-service day for teachers.
Tuesday
Present dialogues and review vocabulary.
Wednesday -- Friday
Midterm review.
Monday, January 12, 2009
January 12, 2009 -- January 16, 2009
Monday and Tuesday
In the computer lab each student will create a Power Point vocabulary lesson using words with Greek or Latin roots.
Wednesday and Thursday
The students will present their vocabulary lessons to the class and take notes while others are giving their presentations. There will be a take-home vocabulary quiz on these words today.
Friday
After turning in their vocabulary take-home quiz, the students will cooperatively write dialogue that contains the new vocabulary.
In the computer lab each student will create a Power Point vocabulary lesson using words with Greek or Latin roots.
Wednesday and Thursday
The students will present their vocabulary lessons to the class and take notes while others are giving their presentations. There will be a take-home vocabulary quiz on these words today.
Friday
After turning in their vocabulary take-home quiz, the students will cooperatively write dialogue that contains the new vocabulary.
Monday, January 5, 2009
January 5, 2009 -- January 9, 2009
Monday
Discuss the plot in Romeo and Juliet and compare the movement of events to the tipping of dominoes. Which domino was missing in Friar Lawrence's plan? How was a new sequence of events triggered? Discuss who is to blame and go over the essay/wanted poster assignment. View the 1968 movie version of Romeo and Juliet from the middle of Act III to the beginning of Act IV.
Tuesday
Discuss changing mindsets in Romeo and Juliet. What type of love do we see at the beginning of the play? What type of love do we see at the end? View the 1968 movie version from Act IV to the end.
Wednesday
This is a work period for students to write essays and create posters. They are due tomorrow.
Thursday and Friday
Students will present essays and posters to the class.
Discuss the plot in Romeo and Juliet and compare the movement of events to the tipping of dominoes. Which domino was missing in Friar Lawrence's plan? How was a new sequence of events triggered? Discuss who is to blame and go over the essay/wanted poster assignment. View the 1968 movie version of Romeo and Juliet from the middle of Act III to the beginning of Act IV.
Tuesday
Discuss changing mindsets in Romeo and Juliet. What type of love do we see at the beginning of the play? What type of love do we see at the end? View the 1968 movie version from Act IV to the end.
Wednesday
This is a work period for students to write essays and create posters. They are due tomorrow.
Thursday and Friday
Students will present essays and posters to the class.
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