3/23/11

3/21-3/22

Turn in Exit 29

A9-CC lesson. Rock the SAT-group work. While working as a group, each person lists the 22 bold words from the song and the meanings their group has inferred via context clues. Then while listening to the song, write a proununciation of each word if you do not know how to prounounce it. Turn in A9-lesson to basket.

Group word wall assignment- On the piece of paper given to you, write your word, illustrate the meaning and write a sentence using the word in context. Make sure it is visible if hung on word wall. Put all of your names on the back and turn in.

Review-Class reviews each definition and the context clues that lead to the meanings.

A9-CC-Post test-80 percent of grade.

Zora Presentations-Group
Each group is given a section of the reading guide for Their Eyes Were Watching God and poster paper. Each group is to teach their section to the rest of the class, while highlighting the most important points. Groups come up with a plan for splitting up their section and how to teach it to the class. Presentations-next class.

R42-44 Multiple-Due today 3/22 or Alternate Explorer assignment. 80 percent grade.

3/15A-3/18 B

Students to finish A12-The Crucible Test-Part 2

Exit 29List 3 differences from what really happened in Salem to what Miller wrote in The Crucible. For each difference, explain why Miller might have changed what was historically correct.

Fact or Fiction-The Crucible powerpoint Powerpoint shown twice. Differences discussed.


Each group assigned a Discussion question in which they must:
1)Thoroughly discuss questions and all of the possible reasons Miller might have changed this element of the story
2)Take a page of discussion notes, in which each person's name is added next to their part of the discussion
3)Make a visual where 3 items from the Fact or Fiction powerpoint is highlighted. Must use color and feature both fact and fiction.
4)Present question and opinions to class

Don't forget to bring in Their Eyes Were Watching God for extra credit. We will be reading it after Spring Break.

3/15/11

3/11 A-3/14B

Finish Film-The Crucible

Finish filling out R32-Character Chart-right hand column/motivations.-80 percent assessment. Due after test.

Survival Cards for Act 1,2, and the film returned before test to those who did them. Students allowed to use survival cards and character chart during the test.

A12-The Crucible Test-Part 1-oral quiz given by teacher. Must be made up after school or during lunch by Thursday following absence. The Crucible Test Part 2-Analysis chart-Find 3 quotes for your character and complete the chart as directed. Test is an 80 percent assessment.

R42-44-Multiple-Due 3/22 or alternate with explorer-FCAT non-passers only. Reading and explorer can be done for extra credit.

Turn in Exit 28-last chance.

3/9/11

3/7A-3/8B

Exit 27-List 3 differences between the film and the book. Also for each difference, explain why you feel the director made this change.

Copy Exit 27, answer while watching film, turn in. Wkbk p 255-256 past due-20pts.

The Crucible-Film-Survival Cards/R32-Character Chart (fill out chart for anything missing in Act 1 and 2 and fill it out when watching part 3-4 of film. This R32 chart will become an 80 percent assessment.

The Crucible Test/Character Analysis is 3/11A and 3/12 B.

Conferences-Grades, FCAT notices, papers returned

R39-41 Multiple/or/Explorer last 4 skill seminar lessons-Due 3/8 (Today)-80 percent assessment. Non-passers: Do both Reading and FCAT Explorer for Extra Credit.

Remember to bring in Their Eyes Were Watching God for Extra Credit.

R42-44-Due 3/22

3/3/11

2/29A-3/4

FCAT Writes-3/1; 7th block-guest speaker on 3/3 for whole period.

A11-Act 2 Quiz 18 points (80 percent Assessment)Students allowed to use survival cards.

wkbk P 255-256 Graded-20 points.

R32-Character Chart returned with directions regarding how to fix before final grade. This will become an 80 percent Assessment. Do not copy someone. Do it on your own.

Grade Conference/Reading Model given to struggling students/Tutoring Notices/Progress Reports/Papers Returned

Exit 27- List 3 differences between the film and the book. Also for each difference, explain why you feel the director made this change.(Don't ever copy exit slips answers, as they are to reflect what you learned not someone else).

Film-Watch The Crucible-Part 1-add to character chart and complete Exit 27. Due next class. If you miss the film, you can watch it at home or you can read Act 3 and 4. Remember the Holt book is at my.hrw.com Login: tparker806 PW: braves. Act 3 starts on p1137.

Discuss Analysis/The Crucible Test 3/8.

Remember, in spare time and at home complete R39-41 Multiple strategies or students who didn't pass FCAT can Do Explorer Last 4 skill seminar lessons-Due 3/8. Both reading and Explorer can be done for Extra Credit.-80 percent of grade.

2/18 A-2/25 B

Some classes weren't seen due to President's Day holiday, Benchmark Testing-2 days. Work completed this week is below.


Exit 25: 1)How do you know that Mary Warren isn't acting like herself? 2)According to Mary, how does she save Elizabeth's life? 3)Why are Good and Osburne easy targets for accusations of witchcraft? 4)Give 2 reasons Hale suspected the Proctor's of witchcraft? 5)What does Elizabeth admit she doesn't believe in?

Exit 261)What analogy does Hale use to justify charges against Rebecca? 2) Explain why the poppet causes Elizabeth trouble. 3) What metaphor does Proctor use to insult Hale? 4) Why doesn’t Hale believe Proctor when he says Abigail is lying? 5)Why does Mary Warren refuse to testify the poppet is hers?

Finish Act 2- The Crucible-p1131 to end. Then finish filling out the R32-Character Chart for Act 2. Submit to basket.

Index cards passed out for Survival Cards-Act 2. On these cards write anything you want from Act 2, which you will be able to use on the test. Turn in by the end of class. Do not keep it. If absent, ask Ms. Batten for a survival card to fill out.

For Act 3 and 4 we will watch the film and continue to fill out R32-Character Chart.

Springboard wkbk p255-256. On pg 255, look up each word in Act 2 in context and write the context inside each box, for each word. Then looking at the context, put a definition for each word based on context clues only. You are allowed to work as a group, but don't simply copy. This is to help prepare you for the context clues post-test test, and a lot of students failed the pre-test.

On wkbk pg 256, first identify each as a metaphor, simile or personification. They are not all metaphors. Then underline, or write for each, what is being compared. Then in the right hand column, put what you think the character actually meant when they said this. This also can be done as a group.

Both 255-256 to be graded next class for 20 points.

In spare time, work on R39-41 multiple strategies, due 3/8, 80 percent of grade. As an alternative Assessment students who didn't pass FCAT can do the Last 4 skill seminar lessons in FCAT explorer if they provide best effort.Students who haven’t started explorer can do preflight check as alternate. Both reading and explorer can be done for extra credit.

Remember, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston is extra credit if you bring in your own copy to read.