Course Description: This course has one period which uses
computer-based instruction to improve weak reading and writing
skills and one period which focuses on tenth grade skills:
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Tenth grade or higher reading
comprehension including word part analysis
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Six trait writing: coherence,
ideas and content development, word choice, conventions, voice,
and organization
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Literary analysis of all genres
(short story, novel, poetry and drama) with the emphasis on
exposing students to perspectives
that differ from their own culture, ultimately leading them to a
deeper understanding of other cultures and the works that
represent them
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Effective group/individual formal
and informal presentations
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Unit 1 -
Oral Presentations,
Figurative Language, and Grammar Basics
Essential Question = How does discourse allow human achievement? |
Units
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Learning Targets |
Assignments |
Homework, Help,
and Extra Credit |
1.1
Speech
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Explain and use
figures of speech
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Course Introduction,
Syllabus
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SAT Figures of Speech Notes
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Small Groups Create Original Examples
for Figures of Speech
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YOU MUST MAKE UP ALL WORK RESULTING FROM
EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES! |
1.2 |
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Explain and use
figures of speech
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Small Groups Create More Original
Examples for Figures of Speech
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"Leiningen
versus the Ants" Vocabulary and Questions
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"Leiningen
versus the Ants"
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1.3
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Grammar Diagnostic
- Complete "Leiningen
versus the Ants"
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1.4
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Small Groups Complete Original
Examples for Figures of Speech
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Small Groups Present Original Examples for Figures of
Speech
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1.5
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Groups Continue Presentations
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Pages 1058 -1060 The Language
of Literature
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1.6
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Grammar
Review Video and
Simple
Sentences Video Notes
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Compass Learning - English 2
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1.7
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Apply literary terminology
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Pages 19, 23 The Language
of Literature (Vocabulary Sentences)
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1.8
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literary terminology
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Spelling/Vocab. Study & Test 1
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Weds.
8/26 |
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Write
and speak correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Pages 19-29 and
"How to Capitalize Titles in MLA Style"
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Compass Learning - Language Arts (Strategies and Test
Simulations)
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Thurs.
8/27 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Review Folder Notes
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Compass Learning - Language Arts (10.1.b Post Test)
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Fri.
8/28 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Brainstorm Demonstration Speech Topics and
Begin
Outline
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Compass Learning - Language Arts (Strategies and Test
Simulations)
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Mon.
8/31 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Literary Terms, Grammar, and Vocabulary 1 Test
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Compass Learning - Language Arts (Strategies and Test
Simulations)
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Tues.
9/1 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Complete
Speech
Outline
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Compass Learning - Language Arts
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Weds.
9/2 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Write Speech - Rubric
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Compass Learning - Language Arts
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Thurs.
9/3 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Revise Speech - Rubric
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Compass Learning - English 2
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Tues.
9/8 |
- Use word
recognition skills to determine meaning of context)
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Word Parts
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Compass Learning - English 2 or Complete Speech
Revisions
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Weds.
9/9 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Use word
recognition skills to determine meaning of context)
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Word Parts - Complete story
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Compass Learning - Language Arts or Complete Speech
Revisions
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Thurs.
9/10 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Speech Rehearsal and Timing
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Compass Learning - Language Arts
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Fri.
9/11 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Present and Grade Speeches
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"The Bet"
Story
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"The Bet" Questions
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Mon.
9/14 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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"Two Kinds" Plot Analysis
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Tues.
9/15 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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"Two Kinds" Questions 2-6 (5 = Extra Credit)
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Compass Learning - Lang. Arts or Letter to Principal
(Open Campus)
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Weds.
9/16 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Writers Inc - 298-302
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Compass Learning - Lang. Arts or Letter to Principal
(Open Campus)
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Thurs.
9/17 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Counselors' Presentation
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Language of Lit. - 1058-1060 and
Conjunctions PDF
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Compass Learning - Lang. Arts or Letter to Principal
(Open Campus)
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Fri.
9/18 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Language of Lit. - 1061-1064
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Compass Learning - "A Horseman in the Sky" and Letter to Principal
(Open Campus)
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Mon.
9/21 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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"A Horseman in the Sky"
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"A Horseman in the Sky" Study Guide
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"A Horseman in the Sky - Questions and Vocabulary
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Tues.
9/22 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Simple and Compound Sentences
Video
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Compass Learning - Complete "A Horseman in the Sky"
and Begin "Brooklyn Grandmother" (Lang. Arts folder)
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Weds.
9/23 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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"A Horseman in
the Sky"
Acting
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"Brooklyn Grandmother" (Lang. Arts folder)
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Thurs.
9/24 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Types of Sentences
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"Brooklyn Grandmother" (Lang. Arts folder)
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Fri.
9/25 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Career Choices
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Types of Sentences and Phrases
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"Brooklyn Grandmother" (Lang. Arts folder)
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Mon.
9/28 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Pages 184-185, 278-281 The Basics
of Speech
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Brainstorming List
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Tues.
9/29 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Pages 99, 103 The Basics
of Speech Workbook
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MAP
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Weds.
9/30 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Writing the Persuasive Speech
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Persuasive Speech PowerPoint
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Choosing a Topic
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MAP
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Thurs.
10/1 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Deliver Sample Speech
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MAP and/or Print Speech Sources
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Fri.
10/2 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Use Sources to Write Intro.
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Mon.
10/5 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Write Need Step of Persuasive Speech
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Tues.
10/6 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Complete Need Step
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Compass Learning - MAP Improvement
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Weds.
10/7 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Complete Satisfaction and Visualization Steps
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Compass Learning - MAP Improvement
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Thurs.
10/8 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Complete Speech Writing
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Begin Word Processing
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Mon.
10/12 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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MLA Citations Notes and
Sample Works Cited Page
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Continue Word Processing
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Tues.
10/13 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Paragraph Analysis of Pirateer Article's Persuasive Steps
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Continue Word Processing
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Weds.
10/14 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Complete Paragraph Analysis of Pirateer Article's Persuasive Steps
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Continue Word Processing, Including Citations and Works Cited
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Thurs.
10/15 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Night Outline
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Complete Word Processing, Including Citations and Works Cited/Compass
Learning (MAP)
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Fri.
10/16
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Night
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Background Information
- Vocabulary
- Chapter 1 - Levels of
Characterization Table
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Mon.
10/19
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- Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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- Definition of
Beadle
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Sparknotes for Night
- Scapegoating
- Continue Chapter 1 with Types
of Characterization Table
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Tues.
10/20 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
|
- Continue Chapter 1 Types of
Characterization Table
- Complete Word
Processing, Including Citations and Works Cited/Compass Learning
(MAP)
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Weds.
10/21 |
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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- Continue Chapter 1 Types of
Characterization Table
- Compass Learning
(MAP)
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Thurs.
10/22 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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The Ghettos Lesson
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Video Testimony
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The Bridge Picture and Other Support Materials
- Complete Word
Processing, Including Citations and Works Cited/Compass Learning
(MAP)
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Fri.
10/23 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes
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Night Chapters 1 and 2 Comprehension Questions
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Night terms Definitions
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Mon.
10/26 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Chapter 3 (Reading and Audio)
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Night Timeline
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Tues.
10/27 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Night Chapters 2 and 3 Vocabulary Practice
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Complete Word
Processing, Including Citations and Works Cited/Compass Learning
(MAP)
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Fri.
10/30 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Chapter 3 Comprehension Questions
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Complete Holocaust
Timeline and Compass Learning
(MAP)
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Mon.
11/2 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Night 3 Paragraph
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Complete Speech
Typing and Compass Learning
(MAP)
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Tues.
11/3 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary Practice
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Complete Speech
Typing and Compass Learning
(MAP)
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Weds.
11/4 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Chapter 4 Questions
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Thurs.
11/5 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Plan Practice
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World of Work
Notes
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Fri.
11/6 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary Crossword
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Complete Speech
Typing and Compass Learning
(MAP 200s folder)
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Mon.
11/9 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Chapters 1-4 Spelling and Vocabulary Tests
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Complete Speech
Typing and Compass Learning
(MAP 200s folder)
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Tues.
11/10 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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Grammar Practice
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Contrast Paragraph Venn
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Complete Speech
Typing and Compass Learning
(MAP 200s folder)
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Weds.
11/11 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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PLAN Review
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Holocaust Museum
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Buna
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Virtual Tour of Auschwitz III/Buna/Monowitz
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Thurs.
11/12 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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PLAN Test
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Bernie Madoff
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Elie and Bernie
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Elie Interview
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Fri.
11/13 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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Persuasive Speech Note Cards
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Persuasive Speech Tips
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Questions about Tips
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Mon.
11/16 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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Persuasive Speech Note Cards
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Compass Learning 221+
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Tues.
11/17 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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Complete
Persuasive Speech Note Cards/Rehearsals
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"After the Ball"
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Weds.
11/18 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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Persuasive Speeches
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Compass Learning 221+
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Thurs.
11/19 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Compare/Contrast Essay
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Compass Learning 221+
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Fri.
11/20 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Compare/Contrast Essay
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Mon.
11/30 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Night Packet - Section 4, Pp. 47-65
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Compass Learning 221+
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Tues.
12/1 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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"Kaffir Boy" p. 68
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Weds.
12/2 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Complete "Kaffir Boy" Web and Questions 1 and 2
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Compass 221+
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Thurs.
12/3 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Begin Section 5 of Night
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Compass 221+
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Fri.
12/4 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Complete Section 5 of Night
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Compass 221+
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Mon.
12/7 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Sections 6-7 of Night
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Compass 221+
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Tues.
12/8 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Sections 6-7 of Night
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Compass 221+
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Weds.
12/9 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Complete Study Guide for Final Exam
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Compass 221+
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Thurs.
12/10 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Make Vocabulary Flash Cards
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Compass 221+
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Fri.
12/11 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Bingo
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PowerPoint for Study
Guide
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Mon.
12/14 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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Complete Night
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PowerPoint for Study
Guide
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Tues.
12/15 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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Review for Final
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PowerPoint for Study
Guide
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Wed.
12/16 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Final Exam
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Period 5 Compass Learning
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Tues.
1/5 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Use technology to enhance and
demonstrated understanding of skills in literature analysis and in
composition.
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Heritage Graph 108-109
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Vocabulary Definitions
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1960s Race Riots Pictures, Captions, and Source URLs
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Weds.
1/6 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Use technology to enhance reading,
writing, and speaking skills.
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Complete "Three Women" Table by reading Pp. 111-119
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Complete Riots Pictures and Begin Web Site with tektek.org avatar.
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Thurs.
1/7 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Compound Subjects and Predicates versus Compound Sentences
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Compass Learning 221+
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Fri.
1/8 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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"Everyday Use" Practice Spelling/Vocabulary Test
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Vocabulary Sentences
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Real "Everyday Use" Vocabulary Test
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Compass Learning 221+
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Mon.
1/11 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
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"Blue Winds Dancing" Vocabulary Definitions Pp. 125+
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"Blue Winds Dancing" Vocabulary Sentences
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"Blue Winds Dancing" Web Quest
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Tues.
1/12 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
-
"Blue
Winds Dancing"
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Weds.
1/13 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
-
"Blue Winds Dancing" Summary
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Compass Learning 221+
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Thurs.
1/14 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
|
-
Tinkertoy Sentence Construction
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Compass Learning 221+
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Fri.
1/15 |
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Apply literal, interpretive, and
evaluative reading strategies to comprehend a variety of texts.
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Write and speak
correctly, for a variety of purposes.
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Compass Learning 221+
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Compass Learning 221+
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Newscast Writing - Crime Summary
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Newscast Writing - Crime Summary
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"By the Waters of Babylon" P. 713
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"By the Waters of Babylon" P. 713 First-person Descriptive
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PLAN Results
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Compass Learning English 2 - Suspense
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Compass Learning English 2 - Suspense
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Compass Learning English 2 - Suspense
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Warriner's 169-172 (Lie v. Lay)
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Compass Learning English 2 - Suspense Writing for Part 2 of
'Monkey's Paw"
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Warriner's 155-158 (Irregular Verbs)
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Compass Learning English 2 - Suspense Writing for Part 2 of
'Monkey's Paw"
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Mon.
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"The Witness for the Prosecution" 523-543
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"The Witness for the Prosecution" 523-543
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- "The
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- "The
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- Marriage Table and Paragraph
- Compass - English 2 Setting/"Californian"
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- "The Censors" 242-246 (Questions 1-6)
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- W84-86, Exercise 4
- "Californian" Assessment
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- P. 752, 1-6 and Vocabulary Sentences
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- Vocabulary Crossword
- W108, Exercise 1
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- Vocabulary Test
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- Compass Six Trait Writing
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- Vocabulary Test
- Myth Writing Rubric
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- Myth Writing
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- Myth Typing
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- Myth Writing
- Myth Typing
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- Myth Writing
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- Expository Writing Video
- Illustrated Classics Book Talk/Selection
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- Compass - Analytical Essay or Illustrated Book Activities
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3/12 |
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- Action Packet - Homophones, Capitalization, Synonyms, Commas,
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- Verb Tense and Grammar Review Puzzles
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- Pages 780+
- Grammar
Gorillas
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Mon.
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SAT Vocabulary 1 Practice
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Power Proofreading Games - Grade 8 - City Beat News, Memo to
Employees, and the rest (in order). Show me your result at the end
of each game.
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SAT Vocabulary 1 Practice
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Present Myths/Power Proofreading Games - Grade 8 - City Beat News, Memo to
Employees, and the rest (in order). Show me your result at the end
of each game.
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3/25 |
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SAT Vocabulary 1 Practice/Page 739
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SAT Vocabulary 1 Practice Test 1
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Page 555 Vocabulary Game
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Page 545+
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Page 555 Vocabulary Game
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Fiction Video Questions
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P. 1076
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Pp. 791-792
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The House on Mango Street - Introduction
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Two Stanza, 10 Line Poem based on 791-792
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"Trurl's Machine"
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Page 505 and 507 - Parallel Structure and Double Comparisons
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Complete and Simple Subjects
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Parallel Structure
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"Unexpected Universe" - p. 562
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Personal Narrative
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4/20 |
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Page 704 - "Once More to the Lake"
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Page 704 - "Once More to the Lake"
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4/22 |
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Complete Page 711 Questions - "Once More to the Lake" (2,
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Final Exam Study Guide
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"Lalla" - Pages 354-369
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"Lalla" - Pages 354-369
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There are no regular classes. ACT occurs
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"Lalla" - Pages 354-369
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Preview Book Brochures
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Individual Reading - Illustrated Classics
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Book Brochures
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Registration Meeting
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Online Grammar Review
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Illustrated Classic Book Report Form
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MAP
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5/5 |
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Complete Grammar Review/Illustrated Classic Book Report Form/Brochure
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Illustrated Classic Book Report Form/Brochure
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Class Play - P. 183+
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MAP/Brochure
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