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Monday

08/25/2014
DOS or Prep 8:00am -
8:44pm
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
English 10 8:47am - 9:28am
Get students into assigned
seats alphabetically
Introduce myself
Have them come up
with 3 questions for me
Go over syllabus
Have them come up
with 3 questions about
it
Give them time to write me
a letter
Brief description of
themselves, hobbies,
interests, etc.
Homework:
Signed copy of syllabus
Letter to teacher
Attachments:
English10syllabus2014-15.docx
English 10 9:31am -
10:12am
Get students into assigned
seats alphabetically
Introduce myself
Have them come up
with 3 questions for me
Go over syllabus
Have them come up
with 3 questions about
it
Tuesday
08/26/2014
DOS or Prep 8:00am -
8:44pm
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
English 10 8:47am - 9:28am
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
Answer following
questions:
Why did you pick
the book?
What is the setting?
During
Handout textbooks
Cover textbooks
College Surveys
After
Silent Reading
Homework:
Cover textbook
English 10 9:31am -
10:12am
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
Answer following
questions:
Why did you pick
the book?
What is the setting?
During
Handout textbooks
Cover textbooks
College Surveys
After
Wednesday
08/27/2014
DOS or Prep 8:00am -
8:44pm
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
English 10 8:47am - 9:28am
Objectives
Students will familiarize
themselves with their
textbook
Students will practice
independent reading
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
During
Textbook scavenger
hunt
In pairs
First pair done = 3
bonus points
Second pair done =
2 bonus points
Third pair done = 1
bonus point
After
Discuss why we did the
scavenger hunt
Familiarize them
with their text
English 10 9:31am -
10:12am
Objectives
Students will familiarize
themselves with their
textbooks.
Students will practice
independent reading
Thursday
08/28/2014
DOS or Prep 8:00am -
8:44pm
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
English 10 8:47am - 9:28am
Objectives
Students will be able to
read a grade-level
reading with assistance
Students will learn how
to take guided notes
Students will practice
making predictions
Before
Students will read
independently for 5-10
minutes
Answer the following
questions:
Who is the
protagonist of
your book?
What traits
make them the
"good guy"?
Students will locate
"The Open Window" in
their textbooks
Discuss pen names
Students will read
(whole group) the short
story "The Open
Window"
Frequent stops for
understanding
Frequent pauses for
making predictions
Friday
08/29/2014
DOS or Prep 8:00am -
8:44pm
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
English 10 8:47am - 9:28am
Objectives
Students will be able to
answer comprehension
questions about the
story
Students will be able to
identify whom they
think the protagonist/
antagonist are in the
story
Students will be able
to cite textual
evidence as to why
they believe this
Before
Students will review the
story
Students will review
key terms from
yesterday's reading
During
Students will partner up
and answer
comprehension
questions about the
story
After
Help with one question
on the assignment
Homework:
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08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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Give them time to write me
a letter
Brief description of
themselves, hobbies,
interests, etc.
Homework:
Signed copy of syllabus
Letter to teacher
Attachments:
English10syllabus2014-15.docx
English 10 10:15am -
10:56am
Get students into assigned
seats alphabetically
Introduce myself
Have them come up
with 3 questions for me
Go over syllabus
Have them come up
with 3 questions about
it
Give them time to write me
a letter
Brief description of
themselves, hobbies,
interests, etc.
Homework:
Signed copy of syllabus
Letter to teacher
Attachments:
English10syllabus2014-15.docx
iPeriod 10:59am - 11:29am
Introduce the students
Allow them to read
nonfiction works
Discuss CDT's
Silent Reading
Homework:
Cover textbook
English 10 10:15am -
10:56am
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
Answer following
questions:
Why did you pick
the book?
What is the setting?
During
Handout textbooks
Cover textbooks
College Surveys
After
Silent Reading
Homework:
Cover textbook
iPeriod 10:59am - 11:29am
Packet: "Can my cell
phone testify against me?"
Red in groups of four
Answer questions at
the end
Speech 10 12:05pm -
12:46pm
Review syllabus
Random speeches to get
comfortable
Top 10 List
10 things about that
make them interesting
Standards:
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
During
Textbook scavenger
hunt
In pairs
First pair done = 3
bonus points
Second pair done =
2 bonus points
Third pair done = 1
bonus point
After
Discuss why we did the
scavenger hunt
Familiarize them
with their text
English 10 10:15am -
10:56am
Objectives
Students will familiarize
themselves with their
textbooks
Students will practice
independent reading
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
During
Textbook scavenger
hunt
In pairs
First pair done = 3
bonus points
Second pair done =
2 bonus points
Third pair done = 1
bonus point
After
using the Vocab-o-
Gram Chart
After
Ticket out the door:
React to the ending
Standards:
CC.1.2.9-10.F Analyze how
words and phrases shape
meaning and tone in texts.
CC.1.3.9-10.C Analyze how
complex characters develop
over the course of a text,
interact with other
characters, and advance the
plot or develop the theme.
CC.1.3.9-10.F Analyze how
words and phrases shape
meaning and tone in texts.
English 10 9:31am -
10:12am
Objectives
Students will be able to
read a grade-level
reading with assistance
Students will learn how
to take guided notes
Students will practice
making predictions
Before
Students will read
independently for 5-10
minutes
Answer the following
questions:
Who is the
protagonist of
your book?
What traits
make them the
"good guy"?
If they haven't finished the
comprehension questions,
these are homework
Notes:
Same standards as
yesterday
English 10 9:31am -
10:12am
Objectives
Students will be able to
answer comprehension
questions about the
story
Students will be able to
identify whom they
think the protagonist/
antagonist are in the
story
Students will be able
to cite textual
evidence as to why
they believe this
Before
Students will review the
story
Students will review
key terms from
yesterday's reading
During
Students will partner up
and answer
comprehension
questions about the
story
After
Help with one question
on the assignment
Homework:
2014-2015
Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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Speech 10 11:32am -
12:13pm
Get students into assigned
seats alphabetically
Introduce myself
Have them come up
with 3 questions for me
Go over syllabus
Have them come up
with 3 questions about
it
Introduction to random
speeches
Play a couple of rounds
of random speeches
Homework:
Signed copy of syllabus
Attachments:
Speech10syllabus2014-2015.docx
Lunch 12:16pm - 12:46pm
Language Arts 8 12:49pm -
1:30pm
Get students into assigned
seats alphabetically
Introduce myself
Have them come up
with 3 questions for me
Go over syllabus
Have them come up
with 3 questions about
it
Give them time to write me
a letter
Brief description of
themselves, hobbies,
interests, etc.
Homework:
Signed copy of syllabus
CC.1.5.9-10.E Adapt speech
to a variety of contexts and
tasks.
CC.1.5.9-10.G Demonstrate
command of the
conventions of standard
English when speaking
based on Grades 9-10 level
and content.
Lunch 12:16pm - 12:46pm
Language Arts 8 12:49pm -
1:30pm
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
Answer following
questions:
Why did you pick
the book?
What is the setting?
During
Handout textbooks
Cover textbooks
After
Silent Reading
Homework:
Cover textbook
Nonfiction 8 1:33pm -
2:14pm
Before:
5-10 minutes of
independent reading
Answer following
questions:
Why did you pick
your book?
What is the
setting?
Review syllabus
Discuss why we did the
scavenger hunt
Familiarize them
with their text
iPeriod 10:59am - 11:29am
Students have Great
Expectations meeting in
the cafeteria
Speech 10 12:05pm -
12:46pm
Objectives:
Students will become
more at ease talking in
front of the group (at
least get more practice)
Before:
Snow ball activity
Take Top 10 List and
separate into small
groups
During:
In small groups, come
up with a way to
present your
information so that you
are introducing every
member of your group
Can be done in any
format
Poems, stories,
plays, songs, etc.
After:
Ticket out the door:
Share your progress
with me
Standards:
CC.1.5.9-10.A Initiate and
participate effectively in a
range of collaborative
Students will locate
"The Open Window" in
their textbooks
Discuss pen names
Students will read
(whole group) the short
story "The Open
Window"
Frequent stops for
understanding
Frequent pauses for
making predictions
using the Vocab-o-
Gram Chart
After
Ticket out the door:
React to the ending
Standards:
CC.1.2.9-10.F Analyze how
words and phrases shape
meaning and tone in texts.
CC.1.3.9-10.C Analyze how
complex characters develop
over the course of a text,
interact with other
characters, and advance the
plot or develop the theme.
CC.1.3.9-10.F Analyze how
words and phrases shape
meaning and tone in texts.
English 10 10:15am -
10:56am
Objectives
Students will be able to
read a grade-level
reading with assistance
Students will learn how
to take guided notes
Students will practice
making predictions
If they haven't finished the
comprehension questions,
these are homework
Notes:
Same standards as
yesterday
English 10 10:15am -
10:56am
Objectives
Students will be able to
answer comprehension
questions about the
story
Students will be able to
identify whom they
think the protagonist/
antagonist are in the
story
Students will be able
to cite textual
evidence as to why
they believe this
Before
Students will review the
story
Students will review
key terms from
yesterday's reading
During
Students will partner up
and answer
comprehension
questions about the
story
After
Help with one question
on the assignment
Homework:
2014-2015
Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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Letter to teacher
Attachments:
LanguageArtssyllabus2014-2015.docx
Nonfiction 8 1:33pm -
2:14pm
Get students into assigned
seats alphabetically
Introduce myself
Have them come up
with 3 questions for me
Go over syllabus
Have them come up
with 3 questions about
it
Give them time to write me
a letter
Brief description of
themselves, hobbies,
interests, etc.
Homework:
Signed copy of syllabus
Letter to teacher
Attachments:
Nonfiction8syllabus2014-2015.docx
DOS or Prep 2:17pm -
2:58pm
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
During:
Handout The Blind Side
Notes:
Headings
Nonfiction
Characters
Vocabulary
Read first 2 pages of
chapter 1
Watch movie to go
along with it
After:
How are the movie and
the book different so
far?
Standards:
CC.1.2.8.C Analyze how a
text makes connections
among and distinctions
between individuals, ideas,
or events.
CC.1.3.8.I Determine or
clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases
based on grade-level
reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies and
tools.
CC.1.3.8.J Acquire and use
accurately grade-
appropriate general
academic and domain-
specific words and phrases;
gather vocabulary
knowledge when
considering a word or
phrase important to
comprehension or
expression.
discussions on grade-level
topics, texts, and issues,
building on others' ideas
and expressing their own
clearly and persuasively.
CC.1.5.9-10.D Present
information, findings, and
supporting evidence clearly,
concisely, and logically such
that listeners can follow the
line of reasoning; ensure
that the presentation is
appropriate to purpose,
audience, and task.
CC.1.5.9-10.E Adapt speech
to a variety of contexts and
tasks.
CC.1.5.9-10.G Demonstrate
command of the
conventions of standard
English when speaking
based on Grades 9-10 level
and content.
Lunch 12:16pm - 12:46pm
Language Arts 8 12:49pm -
1:30pm
Objectives
Students will practice
independent reading
Students will become
familiar with their
textbooks
Before
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
During
Textbook scavenger
hunt
In pairs
Before
Students will read
independently for 5-10
minutes
Answer the following
questions:
Who is the
protagonist of
your book?
What traits
make them the
"good guy"?
Students will locate
"The Open Window" in
their textbooks
Discuss pen names
Students will read
(whole group) the short
story "The Open
Window"
Frequent stops for
understanding
Frequent pauses for
making predictions
using the Vocab-o-
Gram Chart
After
Ticket out the door:
React to the ending
Standards:
CC.1.2.9-10.F Analyze how
words and phrases shape
meaning and tone in texts.
CC.1.3.9-10.C Analyze how
complex characters develop
over the course of a text,
interact with other
characters, and advance the
plot or develop the theme.
If they haven't finished the
comprehension questions,
these are homework
Notes:
Same standards as
yesterday
iPeriod 10:59am - 11:29am
Speech 10 12:05pm -
12:46pm
Before
Students will make a
list of any speeches,
toasts, etc. that they
have ever heard
Do now
During
Students will listen to
several historical
speeches
Take notes
What makes
them "good" or
"worthwhile"
Perspective of
the speaker
Reasoning
behind their
speech
After
Students will be given
the opportunity to begin
researching for their
"Speech About a
Speech" projects
Notes:
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/
top100speechesall.html
youtube:
MLK: I Have a Dream
2014-2015
Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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DOS or Prep
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
First pair done = 3
bonus points
Second pair done =
2 bonus points
Third pair done = 1
bonus point
After
Discuss why we did the
scavenger hunt
Familiarize them
with their text
Nonfiction 8 1:33pm -
2:14pm
Objectives
Students will recall/
review yesterday's
vocabulary
Students will practice
independent reading
Students will witness
"good" reading
strategies/note taking
skills
Students will acquire
new vocabulary
Before:
5-10 minutes of silent
reading
"Pop" quiz on
yesterday's notes
During:
Reading chapter one
Guided notes
After:
Ticket out the door:
3 questions
answered correctly
by the group
DOS or Prep
CC.1.3.9-10.F Analyze how
words and phrases shape
meaning and tone in texts.
iPeriod 10:59am - 11:29am
Students have Great
Expectations meeting in
the cafeteria
Speech 10 12:05pm -
12:46pm
Objectives
Students will practice
being in front of the
group
Students will practice
good listening skills
Before
5-10 minutes to get
with groups to practice
During
Students will give
presentations
introducing each other
Students will practice
good listening skills
After
Students will write a
reflection based on the
presentation
Good sandwich
format
Notes:
Same standards as
yesterday
Lunch 12:16pm - 12:46pm
Language Arts 8 12:49pm -
1:30pm
Before
The Girl who Silenced
the World for 5 Minutes
Standards:
CC.1.2.9-10.B Cite strong
and thorough textual
evidence to support analysis
of what the text says
explicitly, as well as
inferences and conclusions
based on an author's explicit
assumptions and beliefs
about a subject.
CC.1.2.9-10.G Analyze
various accounts of a
subject told in different
mediums (e.g., a person's
life story in both print and
multimedia), determining
which details are
emphasized in each
account.
CC.1.3.9-10.F Analyze how
words and phrases shape
meaning and tone in texts.
CC.1.3.9-10.I Determine or
clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases
based on grade-level
reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies and
tools.
CC.1.5.9-10.B Evaluate a
speaker's perspective,
reasoning, and use of
evidence and rhetoric,
identifying any fallacious
reasoning or exaggerated or
distorted evidence.
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Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
Students will read
independently for 5-10
minutes.
Students will discuss
the point of the
textbook scavenger
hunt from yesterday
During
Students will begin Unit
1: Fiction & Nonfiction
pgs 2-5
Scaffolded note
taking
Small/large group
reading
After
Review what we read
about
Standards:
CC.1.2.8.E Analyze the
structure of the text through
evaluation of the author's
use of specific sentences
and paragraphs to develop
and refine a concept.
Nonfiction 8 1:33pm -
2:14pm
Objectives
Students will
understand the
importance of knowing
current events
Students will be able to
cite a source in MLA
format
Students will be able to
locate a news source
Before
CC.1.5.9-10.C Integrate
multiple sources of
information presented in
diverse media or formats
(e.g., visually, quantitatively,
orally) evaluating the
credibility and accuracy of
each source.
CC.1.5.9-10.E Adapt speech
to a variety of contexts and
tasks.
Lunch 12:16pm - 12:46pm
Language Arts 8 12:49pm -
1:30pm
Before
Students will read
independently for 5-10
minutes.
Students will discuss
the point of the
textbook scavenger
hunt from yesterday
During
Students will begin Unit
1: Fiction & Nonfiction
pgs 2-5
Scaffolded note
taking
Small/large group
reading
After
Review what we read
about
Standards:
CC.1.2.8.E Analyze the
structure of the text through
evaluation of the author's
use of specific sentences
2014-2015
Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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Students will read
quietly for 5-10 minutes
Students will answer
the following questions:
What are current
events?
Can you name any
sources to find
them?
During
Scaffolding:
Logging into
edmodo
How to fill out a
current event sheet
How to cite a source
in MLA format
After
Progress check
Peer-editing each
other's papers
Standards:
CC.1.2.8.A Determine a
central idea of a text and
analyze its development
over the course of the text,
including its relationship to
supporting ideas; provide an
objective summary of the
text.
CC.1.2.8.B Cite the textual
evidence that most strongly
supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly, as
well as inferences,
conclusions, and/or
generalizations drawn from
the text.
CC.1.2.8.D Determine an
author's point of view or
purpose in a text and
and paragraphs to develop
and refine a concept.
Nonfiction 8 1:33pm -
2:14pm
Objectives
Students will
understand the
importance of knowing
current events
Students will be able to
cite a source in MLA
format
Students will be able to
locate a news source
Before
Students will read
quietly for 5-10 minutes
Students will answer
the following questions:
What are current
events?
Can you name any
sources to find
them?
During
Scaffolding:
Logging into
edmodo
How to fill out a
current event sheet
How to cite a source
in MLA format
After
Progress check
Peer-editing each
other's papers
Homework:
Current Events are due on
Tuesday
Standards:
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Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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analyze how the author
acknowledges and
responds to conflicting
evidence or viewpoints.
CC.1.2.8.L Read and
comprehend literary
nonfiction and informational
text on grade level, reading
independently and
proficiently.
CC.1.3.8.I Determine or
clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases
based on grade-level
reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies and
tools.
CC.1.4.8.H Introduce and
state an opinion on a topic.
CC.1.4.8.U Use technology,
including the Internet, to
produce and publish writing
and present the
relationships between
information and ideas
efficiently as well as to
interact and collaborate with
others.
CC.1.5.8.G Demonstrate
command of the
conventions of standard
English when speaking
based on Grade 8 level and
content.
Attachments:
Current-Events-Portfolio-
Assignment-Sheet2014.doc
CC.1.2.8.A Determine a
central idea of a text and
analyze its development
over the course of the text,
including its relationship to
supporting ideas; provide an
objective summary of the
text.
CC.1.2.8.B Cite the textual
evidence that most strongly
supports an analysis of what
the text says explicitly, as
well as inferences,
conclusions, and/or
generalizations drawn from
the text.
CC.1.2.8.D Determine an
author's point of view or
purpose in a text and
analyze how the author
acknowledges and
responds to conflicting
evidence or viewpoints.
CC.1.2.8.L Read and
comprehend literary
nonfiction and informational
text on grade level, reading
independently and
proficiently.
CC.1.3.8.I Determine or
clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-
meaning words and phrases
based on grade-level
reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a
range of strategies and
tools.
CC.1.4.8.H Introduce and
state an opinion on a topic.
2014-2015
Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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Current-Events-Portfolio-
Cover-Sheet2014.doc
Current-Events-
Worksheet2014.doc
DOS or Prep
Leaving early due to an
orthodontist appointment
CC.1.4.8.U Use technology,
including the Internet, to
produce and publish writing
and present the
relationships between
information and ideas
efficiently as well as to
interact and collaborate with
others.
CC.1.5.8.G Demonstrate
command of the
conventions of standard
English when speaking
based on Grade 8 level and
content.
DOS or Prep
Walk through of building
Check in on Mr. E.
2014-2015
Mrs. Walck
08/24/2014 - 08/30/2014
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