English I 2014-2015

Friday, August 15th, 2014

Journal: How do you feel about writing? Is writing well

important? Think about what aspects of writing you struggle with, and what comes easy.

Daily Quote: You have to let people see what you wrote. It will

never be perfect, but perfect is overrated. Perfect is boring. Tina Fey

Objective: I can establish the values of a culture from the text. I can identify strong and thorough textual evidence

to support what the text says. Agenda:

Journal Review of Cornell Notes on Class Culture Take WFA 1 The Follower –Read Worksheet

Monday, August 18th, 2014

Journal: How do you feel about writing? Is writing well

important? Think about what aspects of writing you struggle with, and what comes easy.

Daily Quote: You have to let people see what you wrote. It will

never be perfect, but perfect is overrated. Perfect is boring. Tina Fey

Objective: I can establish the values of a culture from the text. I can identify strong and thorough textual evidence

to support what the text says. Agenda:

Journal Review of Cornell Notes on Class Culture Take WFA 1 The Follower –Read Worksheet

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Journal: Read article “Being cool in Middle School may not

be good for your future. When finished, I would like your supporting/opposing argument. Be ready to support your thoughts, on why you agree or disagree with the article.

Daily Quote: How wonderful it is that nobody needs wait a single

moment before starting to improve the world. • ~ANNE FRANK

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article.

Agenda: Journal/Article/Play Video The Follower –Worksheet 10-15 to work on (Honors

only) WFA Goals Sheet/College & Career Options Sheet Powerpoint on Inference Read and Infer The Man in the Middle Mock Socratic Circle

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

Journal: Read article “Being cool in Middle School may not

be good for your future. When finished, I would like your supporting/opposing argument. Be ready to support your thoughts, on why you agree or disagree with the article.

Daily Quote: How wonderful it is that nobody needs wait a single

moment before starting to improve the world. • ~ANNE FRANK

Objective: I can draw inferences from he explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article.

Agenda: Journal/Article/Play Video The Follower –Worksheet 10-15 to work on (Honors

only) WFA Goals Sheet Powerpoint on Inference Read and Infer The Man in the Middle Mock Socratic Circle

Thursday, August 21st, 2014

Journal: Write about a time when you or your family had

to go without something. How did that affect you, do you feel that you changed after going through the hardship?

Daily Quote: “People like you to be something, preferably

what they are.” ― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article.

Agenda: Journal EOC English I –Interim 1 Pre-Test John Steinbeck Biography

Homework: Due Monday(A) Tuesday(B)Read First Chapter in Of Mice and Men

Complete Blue Book Packet (Honors Only)

Friday, August 22nd, 2014

Journal: Write about a time when you or your family had

to go without something. How did that affect you, do you feel that you changed after going through the hardship?

Daily Quote: “People like you to be something, preferably

what they are.” ― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article.

Agenda: Journal EOC English I –Interim 1 Pre-Test John Steinbeck Biography

Homework: Due Monday(A) Tuesday(B)Read First Chapter in Of Mice and Men

Monday, August 25th , 2014

Journal: In Chapter 1 we learn about George and

Lennie’s dream. Describe a dream that you have for your future. What do you need to do to make this dream come true?

Daily Quote: “Up ahead they's a thousan' lives we might

live, but when it comes it'll on'y be one.” ― John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) John Steinbeck Biography -Complete

Worksheet Pre-reading activity with Whiteboards Quiz on Chapter 1 Video about the Great Depression

Tuesday, August 26th , 2014

Journal: In Chapter 1 we learn about George and

Lennie’s dream. Describe a dream that you have for your future. What do you need to do to make this dream come true?

Daily Quote: “Up ahead they's a thousan' lives we might

live, but when it comes it'll on'y be one.” ― John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) John Steinbeck Biography -Complete

Worksheet Pre-reading activity with Whiteboards Quiz on Chapter 1 Video about the Great Depression

Wednesday, August 27th , 2014

Journal: How do you recognize the status of people

within a group? How do you know who is popular, unpopular, new, or well established? Why might this knowledge be valuable?

Daily Quote: “In three words I can sum up everything I've

learned about life: it goes on.” • ― ROBERT FROST

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text

as evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) Vocab Words – Go Over/Look up Video about the Great Depression Inferences Worksheet

Thursday, August 28th , 2014

Journal: How do you recognize the status of people

within a group? How do you know who is popular, unpopular, new, or well established? Why might this knowledge be valuable?

Daily Quote: “In three words I can sum up everything I've

learned about life: it goes on.” • ― ROBERT FROST

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text

as evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) Vocab Words – Go Over/Look up Video about the Great Depression Inferences Worksheet

Friday, August 29th , 2014

Journal: What qualities make someone a good listener?

What qualifies someone as a person to confide in? Have you ever confided in someone who betrayed you confidence? How did you feel? Have others ever confided in you? How did you handle that person’s trust?

Daily Quote: ““Most people do not listen with the intent to

understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly

Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) WFA 2 Chapter 1 Worksheet SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 (pg. 17-36)

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014

Journal: What qualities make someone a good listener?

What qualifies someone as a person to confide in? Have you ever confided in someone who betrayed you confidence? How did you feel? Have others ever confided in you? How did you handle that person’s trust?

Daily Quote: ““Most people do not listen with the intent to

understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly

Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) WFA 2 Chapter 1 Worksheet SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 (pg. 17-36)

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

Journal: Have you or someone who you know ever been

in a situation in which you/he acted foolishly out of pride or hurt feelings? What was the outcome of the situation? Is “saving face” a justifiable human reaction? Or is it a sign of cowardice?

Daily Quote: “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either

run from it or learn from it.” ― The Lion King

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) Vocab Worksheet Quiz SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65) 15

min Worksheet on Chapter 2

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

Journal: Have you or someone who you know ever been

in a situation in which you/he acted foolishly out of pride or hurt feelings? What was the outcome of the situation?

Is “saving face” a justifiable human reaction? Or is it a sign of cowardice?

Daily Quote: “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either

run from it or learn from it.” ― The Lion King

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) Vocab Worksheet Quiz SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65) 15

min Worksheet Chapter 2

Friday, September 5th, 2014

Journal: Is it important for people to have dreams for the

future? What happens when others doubt those dreams?

If dreams go unfulfilled for long periods, what happens? When might it be better to hold onto an unrealizable dream rather than face reality?

Daily Quote: “It was not my dream to be an artist. How could it

have been? I thought, artist, much like a leader, was something you either were or weren't. Never something you set out to be.”

- K'naan

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) Review Power point Vocabulary Chapter 2 Worksheet SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65)

Monday, September 8th, 2014

Journal: Is it important for people to have dreams for the

future? What happens when others doubt those dreams?

If dreams go unfulfilled for long periods, what happens? When might it be better to hold onto an unrealizable dream rather than face reality?

Daily Quote: “It was not my dream to be an artist. How could it

have been? I thought, artist, much like a leader, was something you either were or weren't. Never something you set out to be.”

- K'naan

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) Review Power point Vocabulary Chapter 2 Worksheet SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 (pg. 37-65)

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014

Journal: Recall a time when you were an outsider or in

the minority. How did you feel about being an outsider or minority member? Were you treated any differently from the others?

Daily Quote: “They grew up on the outside of society. They

weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.”

― S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) WFA 3 Chapter 2 Quiz Chapter 3 Recognizing Vivid Details SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 4. (65-82)

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014

Journal: Recall a time when you were an outsider or in

the minority. How did you feel about being an outsider or minority member? Were you treated any differently from the others?

Daily Quote: “They grew up on the outside of society. They

weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.”

― S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders

Objective: I can draw inferences from the explicit text. I can analyze key ideas and details in a text as

evidence for supporting understanding of an article/text/publication.

Agenda: Journal (5-10minutes) WFA 3 Chapter 2 Quiz Chapter 3 Recognizing Vivid Details SSR-Of Mice and Men Chapter 4. (65-82)