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October 25, 2011 (9)

October 25, 2011 (9). Beginning of Second Nine Weeks! Report Cards Friday Journal 35 Flowers for Algernon Books Flowers for Algernon Tables Introduction to FFA Characters Begin Reading Play. Journal 35 (9). Describe what you did on your four day weekend.

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October 25, 2011 (9)

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  1. October 25, 2011 (9) • Beginning of Second Nine Weeks! • Report Cards Friday • Journal 35 • Flowers for Algernon Books • Flowers for Algernon Tables • Introduction to FFA Characters • Begin Reading Play

  2. Journal 35 (9) Describe what you did on your four day weekend. Then explain what you want to do to improve your grades this nine weeks.

  3. October 25, 2011 (12) • Beginning of Second Nine Weeks! • Report Cards Friday • Journal 35 • Introduction to Tragedy (vs. Disaster) • Hand Out Hamlet Books • Tragedy (create a tragedy) • Review Reading Schedule • Modern Tragedy Research in Computer Lab (Make Webs)

  4. Journal 35 (12) What is the definition of a tragedy? Describe any tragedies you have read or watched. What made them tragedies?

  5. Tragedy A play, novel, or other narrative depicting serious and important events, in which the main character comes to an unhappy end. Main Character -usually dignified, courageous, and high ranking -downfall is usually caused by a tragic flaw (an error in judgment or a character weakness) -sometimes the fall is beyond his/her control -wins some kind of self-knowledge and wisdom, but also suffers defeat.

  6. October 26, 2011 (9) • Journal 36 • Begin reading Flowers for Algernon. • PAC Questions and Notes • Class Discussion • Guatemalan-US Syphilis Research

  7. Journal 36 (9) Explain what you know about IQ from yesterday. Explain what you know about Rorschach tests. How were individuals with special needs treated during the 1950s? Describe how they were cared for and their living conditions.

  8. October 26, 2011 (12) • WOTD • Confused Words • Journal 36 • Finish reading Hamlet through Act 2 Scene 1 for Friday’s class! • Modern Tragedy Research in Computer Lab (Make Webs)

  9. Word of the Day Vivacity (n.) Mr. Bailey’s vivacity is annoying. Where does his energy come from? Does he really need to be in a good mood everyday?

  10. Commonly Misused Words 4 Alternate vs. Alternative Alternate: Every other one in a series, a needed substitute. Alternative: One of two possibilities. As the flooded road left them no alternative, they took the alternate route. Taken from The Elements of Style by Strunk and White

  11. Journal 36 (12) Write for 5 minutes about anything (appropriate) that comes to mind. Practice free writing. 

  12. October 27, 2011 (9) • Lab 408: Finish or improve your research from yesterday. Look for details you think others might miss. (SSR once you get your research approved.) • Journal 37 • Class discussion about what you discovered. (Graded) • Within a group, write a speech that offers a meaningful response to this situation. What should be included? • Read the speech to the class, pretending that you are representatives from the United States.

  13. Journal 37 (9) Summarize what you discovered from your research. What are your thoughts or opinions about this situation?

  14. October 27, 2011 (12) • BEFORE CLASS: Take down your collages and put up your “Tragedy Webs” in the same way. • WOTD • Confused Words • Journal 37 • Finish reading Hamlet through Act 2 Scene 1 for tomorrow’s class • Short Quiz Tomorrow! • Create a Character Map to help you understand how the main characters are connected. • Work on review questions.

  15. Word of the Day Scrupulous (adj.) The scrupulous girl knew exactly what she should do when she discovered that the party was getting out of hand. She left.

  16. Commonly Misused Words 4 Among vs. Between Among: Use when discussing MORE than TWO things or persons that are involved. “The money was divided among four players.” Between: Use when discussing more than two, BUT EACH is considered individually. “an agreement between six heirs.” Taken from The Elements of Style by Strunk and White

  17. Journal 37 (12) Summarize what you have read so far in Hamlet. What questions do you have? If you’ve not started reading, explain why. How do you plan on keeping up with your reading during the next three weeks?

  18. October 28, 2011 (9) • Journal 38 • Finish class novel presentations. • Present group speeches from yesterday. • Read, discuss, and complete Current Events activities. • SSR

  19. Journal 38 (9) What goals (two or three) do you have for this nine weeks? Explain how you specifically plan to accomplish these goals. Why are these two or three goals so important to you?

  20. October 28, 2011 (12) • WOTD • Confused Words • Journal 38 • Hamlet Quiz • Graded class discussion when Mr. Bailey gets out of the way. (15-20 Minutes) • SSR (15 Minutes)

  21. Word of the Day Scrupulous (adj.) The scrupulous girl knew exactly what she should do when she discovered that the party was getting out of hand. She left.

  22. Commonly Misused Words 4 Anybody, everybody, nobody, and somebody are ALL one word. Taken from The Elements of Style by Strunk and White

  23. Journal 38 (12) Select one of the characters from this week’s reading. Write a ONE PAGE journal entry as if you were that character writing in a diary. What happened from your perspective? What are you feeling? What are your fears or concerns? What are you thinking about? Once you have finished the page, put your journal in the basket by the window.

  24. October 31, 2011 (9) • Journal 39 • Finish class novel presentations. • Begin reading, discussing, and questioning Flowers for Algernon. • Make rubric and assign groups for Flowers for Algernon skits.

  25. Journal 39 (9) Write about a Halloween memory.

  26. October 31, 2011 (12) • WOTD • Confused Words • Journal 39: I will grade them soon. Sorry! • Watch a short, student-made cartoon clip of Hamlet Act 1: Scene 1 • Rotten and Revenge Thread Discussion • Small group discussions: Summarize, Question, Clarify, Record • SSR

  27. Word of the Day Stealthy (adj.) The stealthy cat walked slyly and without detection toward the bird feeder in order to jump the cardinal that was enjoying some sunflower seeds.

  28. Commonly Misused Words 5 Can = means “is capable or able” -Don’t confuse it with “may” Taken from The Elements of Style by Strunk and White

  29. Journal 39 (12) In the spirit of Halloween, describe one of your biggest fears.

  30. November 1, 2011 (9) • Journal 40 • Finish Skit Rubrics in Small Groups • Create a Class Rubric • Assign Readings for Skits • Work on Vocabulary • Work on Study Guide

  31. Journal 40 (9) What is intelligence? In what ways are you intelligent? In what ways do we measure intelligence?

  32. November 1, 2011 (12) • WOTD • Confused Words • Journal 40 • Each group will share their scene with the class. • Explain the Passages from Act 1 • Work on Study Guide

  33. Word of the Day Gallant (adj.) The player’s gallant effort was appreciated by the fans. They understood she gave her best on the field, even in the face of defeat.

  34. Commonly Misused Words 6 Cause vs. Because She is my friend because I can trust her. Her trustworthiness caused me to believe her side of the story.

  35. Journal 40 (12) What is intelligence? In what ways are you intelligent?

  36. November 3, 2011 (9) • Journal 42 • Review Essay Assignment • Discuss Skit Rubric • Practice and Prepare Skits(Present Tomorrow)

  37. November 3, 2011 (12) • Turn in Study Guides • No Journal • Get the Video Guide from the front of the room. • Watch Act 1 of Hamlet and complete Video Guide

  38. November 4, 2011 (12) • Put cell phones in box during quiz. • Journal: Continue Character Diary • Quiz • Literal Timeline

  39. November 7, 2011 (9) • Journal 43 • Read Current Events • Sticky Note Responses (PQuARC) • Complete Questions • Brown-Bag Battle Debate • Brainstorm Essay / Outline

  40. PQuARC Predict Question: Focus on How? and Why? Analyze Respond Connect

  41. Journal 43 (9) How do you get your news? Do you watch the news, read, or listen to it? What sources do you use? What kind of news do you enjoy? How can following the news be helpful and/or hurtful? If you don’t watch, read, or listen to any news, please explain why you don’t? Why isn’t news important to you? Do your parents follow any news? How do you know what is going on in your world?

  42. November 7, 2011 (12) • Journal #43 • WOTD • Commonly Misused Words • 15 Minute-Lecture: Revolution and Crisis • Timeline Work

  43. Word of the Day Clemency (n.) The man on death row hoped that he would receive clemency from the parole board.

  44. Commonly Misused Words 7 Effect vs. Affect Effect (noun): Earning an F was the logical effect of not doing any work. Affect (verb): The sun did not affect my skin nearly as much as I thought it would.

  45. Journal 43? (12) Some scholars believe that many of Shakespeare’s tragedies can be interpreted through three lenses: Individual Crisis, Familial Crisis, and Societal Crisis. Think about each of these problems. Describe each of these problems in Hamlet and explain their causes.

  46. November 8, 2011 (9) • Journal 44 • Hand in Yesterday’s Homework • Brainstorm/Outline Paper (Rough Draft Due Tuesday • Discuss Highlights of 22-58 • Work on Study Guide and Vocab • Quiz Friday

  47. Journal 44 (9) Is Charley better off or worse after his surgery? Defend you answer with examples and a strong explanation.

  48. November 8, 2011 (12) • Journal #44 • WOTD • Commonly Misused Words • Hamlet Line Analysis Activity • Complete Timeline

  49. Word of the Day Conjectures (n.) Conjectures of the future can be dangerous if ignorant minds conceive them.

  50. Commonly Misused Words 8 However Refrain from using however at the beginning of a sentence.

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