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Friday, February 8, 2019

Friday, February 8, 2019


American Literature
8 February 2019
3rd BLOCK
OBJECTIVE: (1) To locate Puritan Literary Period characteristics in a first person, primary source text. (STANDARD RL.1, RI.9, RL.9) (2) To identify and be able to discuss Huck's numerous conflicts in the first one-third of the novel. (STANDARD RL.3, RL.4)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by compiling a list of at least 10 conflicts Huck encounters.  (Preferably, two of each type of conflict, but not a requirement). 

AGENDA:
1.      SSR - 20 min (with notebook entry #2 - 5 min) = 25 min
2.      Grammar Notes #2: Irregular Verbs - 15 min
3.      Review Puritan Literary Period Notes - 5 min
4.      Read from textbook: "Of Plymouth Plantation" and "The Starving Time"  with discussion - 20 min
5.      Read from my textbook: "The Starving Time" - 5 min
6.      Discuss HF's biggest conflicts so far (p. 1-70) with table partner - chart it - 5 min
7.      Continue reading HF aloud/individually – 15 min

ASSESSMENT: Partner conflict sort

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 70-104; 104-135

4th and 5th BLOCKS
OBJECTIVE: (1) To read and comprehend complex non-fiction texts independently. (STANDARD RI.1) (2) To prove your knowledge of irregular verbs. (STANDARD L.1)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: (1) Students will show mastery by correctly responding to the EXIT SLIP question, and (2) scoring a 75% or higher on grammar quiz #2. 
  
AGENDA:
1.      SSR, Choice Reading - 20 min
2.      OPEN NOTES Grammar Quiz #2 - 10 min
3.      Individually, read from textbook, "What is an American?" p. 66
4.      EXIT SLIP: p. 69 #8
5.      Individually, continue on in HF (longer assignment than usual)

ASSESSMENT: Grammar Quiz #2; EXIT SLIP

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, p. 104-135 (for Monday) and p. 135-150 (for Tuesday)

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Thursday, February 7, 2019



American Literature
7 February 2019

OBJECTIVE: (1) To locate Puritan Literary Period characteristics in a first person, primary source text. (STANDARD RL.1, RI.9, RL.9) (2) To identify and be able to discuss Huck's numerous conflicts in the first one-third of the novel. (STANDARD RL.3, RL.4)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by compiling a list of at least 10 conflicts Huck encounters.  (Preferably, two of each type of conflict, but not a requirement). 

AGENDA:
1.      SSR - 20 min (with notebook entry #2 - 5 min) = 25 min
2.      Grammar Notes #2: Irregular Verbs - 15 min
3.      Review Puritan Literary Period Notes - 5 min
4.      Read from textbook: "Of Plymouth Plantation" and "The Starving Time"  with discussion - 20 min
5.      Read from my textbook: "The Starving Time" - 5 min
6.      Discuss HF's biggest conflicts so far (p. 1-70) with table partner - chart it - 5 min
7.      Continue reading HF aloud/individually – opposite of what we did yesterday – 15 min

ASSESSMENT: Partner conflict sort

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 70-104

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Wednesday, February 6, 2019



American Literature
6 February 2019

OBJECTIVE: To enhance the literary period notes with music and visuals of the same time period.  (STANDARD RI.1, SL.2)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Students will show mastery by correctly filling in the movie study guide.  
  
AGENDA:
1.      Go over answers to Grammar Quiz #1 – 10 min
2.      Review Puritan Period Notes - 5 min
3.      Movie with Study Guide - Part I - 17 min
4.      Discuss HF
a.       Character chart with table partner - 10 min
b.      Graphic organizer – full class – 10 min
5.      Read aloud HF p. 47 - 51 - 15 min
6.      Continue reading HF individually - end of class

ASSESSMENT: Movie Study Guide Part I

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 47-70

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Tuesday, February 5, 2019


American Literature
5 February 2019

OBJECTIVE: (1) To be introduced to the characteristics of the Puritan Literary Period, and (2) to prove your knowledge of the eight parts of speech. (STANDARD L.5.a, RI.9, RL.9)

SUCCESS CRITERIA: (1) Students will show mastery by taking notes in their notes packet and (2) by earning at least 6/8 on Grammar Quiz #1.
  
AGENDA:
1.      SSR, Choice Reading - 20 min
2.      Ice Breaker Presentations - 20 min
3.      OPEN NOTES Grammar Quiz #1 - 10 min
4.      Read "Dreams and Goals" handout - 10 min
5.      Puritan Period Notes, Prezi - 20 min
6.      Discuss HF, p. 1-22; Begin reading p. 23-47 – 10 min

ASSESSMENT: Grammar Quiz #1

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 23-47

Monday, February 4, 2019

Monday, February 4, 2019


American Literature

4 February 2019


Objective: (1) To use the mentor text as a model for your own writing. (2) To build relationships while reviewing the eight parts of speech. (STANDARD RL.5, L.5.a)

Success Criteria: (1) Students will show mastery by changing the content of the passage but keeping the structure. (2) Students will show mastery by placing at least two sentences correctly in each box to share with the class tomorrow.
  
AGENDA:
1.      Syllabus inserts and recap - 5 min
2.      Notebook entry #1: Icy describing a fever - 20 min
3.      Grammar Notes #1 - 30 min
4.      Intro to Grammar Ice Breaker Activity - 5 min
5.      Introduction to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Read aloud chapter 1 – end of class

ASSESSMENT: Correctly Place two sentences in each parts of speech box (and be prepared to present to class tomorrow).

HOMEWORK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn p. 1-22