5/23/11

5/20-5/24

Exit 361. Explain how Janie met Teacake. 2. Name 2 things/places that Teacake introduces/teaches Janie that are typically for men. 3. Why does Hezekiah say Teacake isn't good enough for Janie? 4)Name 2 reasons the town citizens become angry with Janie. 5)When Jane says "Ah done lived Grannie's way, now Ah means thuh live mine" what does she mean?

Copy Exit slip and answer while or after reading. Don't copy answers from anyone.

Turn in R45 Major Works for Ch 10-12 (Summary, Quotes, Characters, setting, symbols)

Exit 35/R49-Ch7-9/W10 Vocab Foldable Past Due

R50-Ch 10-12. Take reading notes or mark your text while listening to the audio. Due 5/25.

Class review Ch 10-12/Do R45 for 10-12 before review and submit.

A17-Ch 10-12 Quiz

Turn in Exit 36

R50-Ch10-12 notes/marking due 5/25.
R51-Ch 13-16-Due 6/1 or before

5/20/11

5/13-5/19

Exit 35 for Ch 7-9 copy and complete while reading or after.
1. Find 1 metaphor, 1 simile and on example of personification. List and label each.
2. Why does Joe get upset when Janie makes a comment about his age?
3. Why does Janie want to talk to Joe before he dies?
4. Why does Janie hate Nanny?
5. Why does Ike Green warn Janie about who she marries next?


Turn in R45 Major Works Data Sheet for Ch 5-9. (summary, quotes, characters, symbols and setting) 7th-due Importance of Opening Scene


R49-Ch 7-9 Due 5/23 marked and turned in. Audio played in class. Review Ch 7-9. A16 Chap 7-9 Quiz.
W10-Vocab Foldable due.

5/11/11

5/4-5/11

Exit 34-1. Name 3 ways Joe Starks improves Eatonville.
2. What does Joe do at the store opening that makes Janie feel cold and unloved?
3. Name two reasons the town starts to resent Joe Starks.
4. Why does Janie get upset when the men tease the mule?
5. After Joe and Janie fight about pigs feet in the store, why does she start to question her marriage?

Copy Exit 34 and answer while or after reading. Turn in R45-Major Works Data Sheet, ch 1-4 Summaries, Quotes, characters, and info filled out by class. R45 returned the same class.

Review Ch 3-4 how to mark the text with teacher. Ra Ta Ta performed with example on board. Class reviews all of 3 and 4.

Read Ch 5-6 and mark the text or complete R48-Ch 5-6 Notes -80 percent. When reading Ch 6 skip over the folktale part on p63 "Maybe Sam" to p70 "I god"

Fill out Major Works Data Sheet for 5-6, complete exit slip, Review Chapters as a class and discuss.

A15-Ch5-6 Quiz-80 percent Quiz split into two parts so students take the quiz right after the review for each chapter. If you miss the 2nd part, you can make it up by the Thursday following your absence in A101.

Turn in R48/R45-Major Works for Ch 5-6.

Start reading R49 Ch 7-9 Mark text/reading notes. Due 5/17. Quiz 5/17. Audio and time given to mark 5/12-5/13.

5/2/11

4/26-5/3

Turn in Exit slip 32/wkbk pgs 288, 289-292-last chance.

Ch 1-2 marked in book or R46-notes on Ch 1-2 last chance
KEY
figurative language-squiggly line, m, s, p (metaphor, etc)
Culture-C
Character names-circle them the first time you see them
H-History/time period
M-Male
F-Female
:( Tragedy
Ha-sarcasm/humor
Star-symbolism
asterisk *-words you don't know
important details-underline
memorable quotes-?

R45-Major Works-Chapter summary 1-2 sentences for Ch 1 and 1-2 sentences for Ch 2.
-Memorable quotes 2 per chapter with explanation/significance.
DO NOT COPY INDIVIDUAL WORK SECTIONS OF R45 MAJOR WORKS. DO NOT LET ANYONE COPY YOUR R45 MAJOR WORKS DATA SHEET. INSTEAD FOR GROUP SECTIONS REVIEW WITH THEM. COPIED WORK WILL RESULT IN ZERO FOR BOTH PARTIES AND CANNOT BE MADE UP.

R45 Major Works Chapter Summary 2 sentences per chapter. Memorable Quotes 2 per chapter. Do for Ch 1-4.

Class ads notes to R45 Major Works Data Sheet- add Characteristics of Genre, author's style, Example of author's style from text.

Next class, class ads setting, opening scene, symbols.

Read Ch 3-4 Audio. R47-Ch 3-4 notes or mark in your book. To be checked 5/3. A14 Ch 3-4 Quiz.



Turn in Exit 33

1. What is Janie's main concern about her marriage to Killicks? 2. What tragic event happens to nanny in Ch 3 Andwhy do you think it happens? 3. Name 2 things that attracted Janie Joe Starks? 4)How does Janie's life change significantly in Ch 4?

Ch 3-4 Marking, R45 Major Works summary, quotes, characters and exit 33 all due 5/3.

4/18-4/21

Exit 32
1. Name 2 things which brought Hurston criticism or scorn from her peers/others?
2. Explain what WEB Dubois meant by twoness.
3. According to the narrator of TEWWG, name one difference between men and women.
4. Give two metaphors and your interpretation of them. See ex. given.

Powerpoints-Zora Neale Hurston- take notes on R45 Major Works-about the author
-Harlem Rennaisance/WEB Dubois- take notes R45 Major Works:Historical info

Read Chapters 1-2 (Audio played). R46-Ch 1-2 notes/or Mark Ch 1-2 in your own book.

Pg/Quote/Marked As/Extra (there isn't a number of entries, record everything you can. You can skip over some of the figurative devices, but should find at least 10 in each set of 2 chapters) Due Thursday 4/21. 80 percent

Quiz coming on Ch 1-2.

4/14/11

4/11-4/15 FCAT week

Turn in Exit 31-from "How it feels.."

p289-292 checked, reviewed.

Zora is My Name- first 15 min. Do pg 288 individual wkbk-checked16-25 min Do pg 295 question 1
Group work pg 295 Question 2-3 and 296, 1-mark text * high, -neutral, ^low
Pg 295-296 checked

Their Eyes Were Watching God-Get book for EC. We will be reading it next week. If you don't have your own book, you will have to take reading notes on separate paper. Those who have their own book, will write directly in the book.

4/8/11

4/4-4/8

Exit 31:
1)What line or quote stands out to you? Explain why. 2)What is use word you didn't know? Write the word in context and explain what you think the word means. 3)Explain the change Hurston went through at 13? 4)Find 2 examples of figurative language, label each device used and explain why each is that device. Ex: Life is like a box of chocolates. Simile because comparison between life and chocolates, using the word like. 5)After reading, How do you think Hurston would respond to the following quote "Racial discrimination is the reason a lot of African Americans weren't successful in Hurston's time."

1)Finish Zora Presentations/Exit 30 if needed. Turn in.
2)Reminder R42-44-this term-80% 10 points off late. Nor more Explorer/Retake test this week.
3)Read SB p289-92 (0n your own) Mark the following:
? any quotes that stand out/trigger questions
*words you don't know
H-anything Historical/time period
squiggly line- figurative devices and label m, s, p for metaphor, simile, personification
Ha-Humor used
box-transition or signal words
4)Complete above exit slip 31.

4/4/11

3/23-3/24

Exit 30-Exit 30-From Presentations and Background of Their Eyes Were Watching God (TEWWG)If absent, check out a presentation book from Ms. Batten to makeup. Do not copy.
1) How long did it take Hurston to write TEWWG?
2) Briefly explain what the book will be about using the main character’s name in your explanation.
3) List 3 interesting facts about Hurston’s life.
4) Who brought Hurston out of obscurity, why did they and how did they (be specific)?
5) What was the Harlem Renaissance? Explain in at least 2 sentences.
6) Name one reason scholars had a problem with the name Harlem Renaissance?
7) Name one person in Hurston's circle, their accomplishments and how they helped Hurston accomplish her dream.
8) Why did Richard Wright criticize TEWWG? Give at least two reasons.
9) Considering her accomplishments as a writer, what was unusual about Hurston’s death?
10) How did Hurston’s books fight stereotypes for black women in fiction?


Presentations-Zora Neale Hurston. While groups present, everyone listens and answers Exit 30. If absent, you must see Ms. Batten for a presentation topic or paper topic.

Grade conferences. Grade recovery given to students failing and who didn't pass FCAT retake test, which must be completed Spring Break.

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.

2/18/11

2/16-2/17 B

Sign up for part daily.

Exit 24: 1)What do the author's stage directions reveal about the Proctor's relationship? Give an example from the text. 2)What has the Deputy Governer promised to the witches who don't confess? 3) List one metaphor used and explain why its a metaphor. 4. List one simile used and explain why its a simile.


Read-Act 2
4th 1123-1125, 5th 1123-1127, 7th 1123-1127

Gallery Walk, 5th. Group Duty All.

Exit 24 Copy, do, turn in.

Character Tableau-Act 1.

In spare time work on R36-38-multiple strategy Due 2/22 or Alternate 4 skill seminar lessons-Explorer.

2/16/11

2/14 A-2/15 B

Sign up for parts daily, 1st come, first serve.

Survival Card-Act 1-The Crucible. Due today. If you missed this, ask Ms. Batten for card. On the index card provided by Ms. Batten, take 15 minutes to scan through Act 1. You can put anything from Act 1 on this card and can use the front and back. Be sure to put your name and Act 1 on the card. You will receive this survival card to use during the test. Cards turned in after 15 minutes. It isn't a graded assignment, but is used as a tool to help students review Act 1.

A7-Compare/Contrast packet-Handed back all and finished reviewing as a class.

Review marking the text strategies/Also posted.

A7-CC Posttest80% Assessment. You are allowed to mark on the text if you use a marking strategy only.

When finished with Post-test, work on R6-38-Multiple strategies (Your Own Book)which is due 2/22 or Alternate Assignment: Only for those who didn't pass FCAT-Do Part 2 in Explorer/Best effort on 4 skill seminar lessons also due 2/22.(80% Assessment grade)

Review of Act 1-the end (Abby and Betty accuse witches/Tituba questioned.

R32-Character Chart for Act 1-returned with ? for anything left off of chart for Act 1. No grade has been assigned yet to this chart. Students have the opportunity to fix the missing details before the final grade is issued after reading.

Act 2, start reading p 1122. 4th 1122-1124 Eliz-quietly, fearing; 5th 1122-last time; 7th 1122-1123 It is a mouse no more. R32-Character chart used.

Teacher stops and discusses text for greater depth, possible test questions and future exit slip answers.

Students reminded to buy Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston in the next 3 weeks as extra credit.

2/14/11

2/10 A-2/11 B

Add Giles Corey, Goody Proctor and Rev. Hale to your chart, above or below it in white space.
Read The Crucible-pgs 1116 to 1120 (the end of Act 1) as a class.

Do Exit slip 23:1)How do you know Rebecca Nurse really belives in her religion(Book Quote is acceptable to answer with). 2)Why does Giles Corey have a problem with his wife reading "strange books"? 3)Why is Parris so surprised the devil would strike his home? 4)What was in the kettle which Hale sees as evil worship? 5)According to Tituba, why did she conjure spirits?

Discussed the text/reading as a class.

Finish R32-Character Chart for Act 1. -Turn in. Remember you will continue to use this chart in other acts, so don't feel like you have to have something for every character, just the ones you encountered in Act 1.

A8-Act 1-Quiz-The Crucible-80 percent of grade

R36-38-Multiple strategies-Due 2/22. Alternate assessment: For anyone who didn't pass FCAT. In explorer, provide best effort on first four lessons of skill seminar check. Also due 2/22. Or if you never did Explorer but turned in a reading entry for R33-35, you can substitute this reading entry with best effort on the Preflight check-10th grade Reading Timeline Explorer. -80 percent of grade

2/9/11

2/7 B-2/9 B

From Backmap, add anything you didn't have on your backmap for Performance Task-The Crucible. Or copy what is on the board and staple it to the old backmap. Turn in

Read p 1111-1116 The Crucible (4th and 5th block) or 1112-1116 (7th block). Fill out R32-Chart.

Exit slip 22: 1)What are two reasons someone will accuse Rebecca Nurse of being a witch? 2)Explain what Proctor and Parris argue about. Why are both men upset? 3)On p 1114, Miller says "There were no witches then." Why do you think he tells the reader this now? 4)What is one scientific reason why people may have been showing bizarre behavior such as muscle spasms or hallucinations? 5)What is revealed about hwy Putnam's daughter was involved with Tituba? (1110-1116)

Answer questions after copying exit slip, turn in.

Ms. Batten reviews reading and where to find exit slip answers.

Work time-work on R33-35 Reading-Multiple strategies or the alternative assessment-Explorer reading timeline-Preflight check. Due today 2/9 for 80 percent assessment grade.

2/3 B-2/4 A

Performance Task-End of Crucible
Choose a character from The Crucible. Complete a character analysis, explain their motivations for accusing others of witchcraft using a miminum of 3 textual examples in an analysis paper.

Backmap Performance Task with group. Also discuss as a class why it is important to map out everything we will need to discuss, do or learn before reaching this Performance Task at the end of The Crucible.

Turn in A7-Compare Contrast lesson-both parts should be completed.

Fix W9 Vocab 4 foldable with mistakes fixed as your Vocab Test Grade-80 percent assessment grade.

Work on R33 to R35 if time left, Due 2/9-80% Assessment Grade.

2/2/11

1/29A-2/2A

Sign up for parts for The Crucible.

Copy Exit slip 21 and answer questions during lesson

Exit 21: 1)Give one adjective to describe Abigail's relationship with the other girls. Also include a book quote that supports your adjective. 2)How do you know Proctor suspects Abigail is up to no good, when he visits Betty? 3)Give a quote from the book which discloses Proctor and Abigail had an inappropriate relationship. 4)What does Betty do, which others think is a notorious sign of witchcraft? (Comes from reading pages 1105 to 1110.


Take out A7-Compare/Contrast lesson-Part 2- Work on for 20 minutes. Part 2 is to mark using your own reading strategy pg 65, Do p 67, using short response frames. Mark using your own reading strategy pg 73 to 74. Do p75-76. This lesson is due, in complete, part 1 and 2 on Thursday, 2/3.
W9 Vocab 4 foldable returned to students with teacher comments on what should be fixed by vocab. test date, 2/3. Make sure all corrections have been made by that time. Also, study for your vocab test on 2/3.

Students sentences with stars are written on the board, to point out examples and non-examples of how to use words appropriately.

Play-p 1108 John Proctor Enters to 1110 before author's commentary (4th and 5th). Fill out character chart appropriately with characteristics, actions and motivations.

p 1110 A Psalm to 1110 Author's commentary.(7th) Fill out character chart appropriately with characteristics, actions and motivations.

Character chart is now an independent assignment. Students are responsible for recording info as the class reads. If you miss, read the part you missed and fill out chart on your own. Do not copy from another student. Be sure to listen to class discussion or ask the teacher what was discussed while absent to answer exit slip questions. DO NOT COPY EXIT SLIP ANSWERS. They are supposed to reflect what you learned, not someone else.

R33-35-Multiple- Assessment 80% grade-All students Due 2/9
For FCAT passers:Do Reading Entries 33-35, multiple strategies.
Remember its 10 pages, per entry. Find at least 5 strategies, but this time don't focus on just one type. You can record any strategy we have used before such as, visualizing, connection, Questioning the text, Inferences. Remember to record the pg you start at and the page you stop at for each entry and a one sentence summary. See Ms. Batten's modeling/Ra Ta Ta for more direction.

For students who still need to pass 10th Grade Reading/new students not in Explorer yet
You can choose to do the reading or you can work in FCAT Explorer. Explorer will help you improve your FCAT score if you take it seriously. As an alternative assignment to the reading you can opt to complete the 10th Grade Reading Timeline. By 2/9, you must provide best effort on the Preflight check. On a piece of paper you will right your heading, R33-35, and then write I tried my best and completed all of the preflight check. I will check your score and see if you took your time on the computer.

For pullout students in 7th block only.
Submit work completed in your pullout class from 1/27, 1/31, 2/2, 2/8 as an alternative assessment. Label a piece of paper as R33-35 and attach the work you've completed. If necessary you can also write what you complete each day with your pullout teacher. Due 2/9