A.G.B.U. Manoogian-Demirdjian School—One Week Schedule (OWS)

Teacher: Hasholian-Newberry Class: English 9 Honors Week of: 09/11—09/15

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
Content
What concepts will students learn? / Students will read “The Cask of Amontillado” together and answer discussion questions / Students will read “The Black Cat” together and answer discussion questions
Students will review the vocabulary words for next week’s test / Students will take their weekly vocabulary test
Students will be introduced to Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology as we begin our Unit on Heroes of the Trojan War and Oedipus Rex
CA Standard
With which standard do the concepts align? / R4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.) how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone
L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking / R1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
R5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, (e.g. parallel plots) and manipulate time (e.g. pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension or surprise
W1 D: Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing / R4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.) how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone
R5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, (e.g. parallel plots) and manipulate time (e.g. pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension or surprise
Class Activity
What will students do in class to reinforce learning? / Read “The Cask of Amontillado” / Read “The Black Cat”
Vocabulary review
Cornell Notes / Vocabulary test #4
Introduction to Greek Mythology
Assessment
How will student learning be gauged? / Vocabulary test #4 Friday (09/15)
In-class essay Wednesday (09/20) / Vocabulary test #4 Friday (09/15)
In-class essay Wednesday (09/20) / In-class essay Wednesday (09/20)
Vocabulary test #5 Monday (09/25)
Ancient Greece background test Wednesday (09/27)
Homework
What should students do at home? / Discussion questions
Dialectical journal—three entries
Cornell Notes / Discussion questions
Dialectical Journal—three entries / Greek Mythology packet and questions
Which ESLR? / ESLR II: Become skilled learners and independent thinkers who are competent in analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources; demonstrate effective communication skills through verbal, written, artistic and technological modes of expression; Are able to apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving in school and real-life situations; Have developed effective study habits and self-discipline / ESLR II: Become skilled learners and independent thinkers who are competent in analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources; demonstrate effective communication skills through verbal, written, artistic and technological modes of expression; Are able to apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving in school and real-life situations; Have developed effective study habits and self-discipline / ESLR II: Become skilled learners and independent thinkers who are competent in analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources; demonstrate effective communication skills through verbal, written, artistic and technological modes of expression; Are able to apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving in school and real-life situations; Have developed effective study habits and self-discipline