A Raisin in the Sun Planner subject to change
Day 1 – Fri, Oct 14th
OWs
Weekly quiz
Reading time
About the author ppt
Research time
Quest for Am dream ppt
HW – journal 1 – What is meant by the “American Dream”?
Day 2 – Mon, Oct 17th
OW
Reading time
Continue Quest for Am Dream ppt
Dramatic Elements ppt
HW – Raisin vocab 1 sentences
I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the course of the text (how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account).
Day 3 – Tues, Oct 18th
OW
Reading time
Test Prep – confused words
Continue Dramatic Elements ppt
HW – journal 2 – win lottery
I can objectively summarize an informational text.
Wed, Oct 19th
PSAT
Day 4 – Thurs, Oct 20th
OW
Reading time
Affect vs Effect quiz
Respect ppt
Pkt pp2-5
HW – write reflections and study vocab
I can analyze figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Day 5 – Fri, Oct 21st
OW
Weekly quiz
Reading time
Raisin Vocab 1 quiz
Why a Dream Deferred ppt
HW – Richard Wright HW
I can integrate multiple sources of information in various media or formats to make informed decisions and solve problems.
Day 6 – Mon, Oct 24th
OW
Reading time
Reading Drama1 ppt
Read Act 1 Scene 1 (pp23-53)
HW – write Raisin Vocab 2 sentences
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 7 – Tues, Oct 25th
OW
Reading time
Test Prep – modifiers
Continue Act 1
HW – grade own Dog SAT write
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 8 -- Wed, Oct 26th
OW
Reading time
Discuss with team about grading
Continue scene 1, start scene 2 (pp54-75)
HW – journal 3 - stereotypes
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 9 – Thurs, Oct 27th
OW
Reading time
Continue Scene 2
Pkt pp6-7
HW – write reflections and study vocab
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 10 – Fri, Oct 28th
OW
Weekly quiz
Vocab 2 quiz
Reading time
Dream ppt
Pkt pp8-11
HW – journal 4 - expectations
I can analyze how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.
Day 11 – Mon, Oct 31st
OWs
Reading time
Finish Act 1
Act 1 Quiz
Start Act 2, scene 1 (pp76-95)
HW – vocab 3 sentences
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 12 – Tues, Nov 1st
OW
Reading time
Test Prep Tues
Turn in own paper score
Coordination vs subordination
Continue Act 2
HW – journal 5 -- family
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 12 – Wed, Nov 2nd
OW
Reading time
SAT writing test prac-Am Dream
I can write an analysis of substantive topics or text using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence.
Day 13 – Thurs, Nov 3rd
OW
Reading time
Continue Act 2, scene 1 (pp76-95)
Start Act 2, scenes 2 &3
HW – study vocab & write reflections
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 14 – Fri, Nov 4th
OW
Weekly quiz
Vocab 3 quiz
Reading time
Continue Act 2 scenes 2&3
HW – journal 6 - dream
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 15 – Mon, Nov 7th
OW
Reading time
Characterization ppt
t-shirt activity ppt
HW – vocab rev
I can analyze the impact of author’s choices on the development and relationship of elements of a story or drama.
Day 16 – Tues, Nov 8th
OW
Reading time
Test Prep -- fragments
Act 2, scene 2 & 3 (pp96-130)
HW – journal 7 – men vs. women
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 17 – Wed, Nov 9th
OW
SAT writing test – Pride
Reading time
I can write an analysis of substantive topics or text using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence.
Day 18 – Thurs, Nov 10th
OW
Reading time
Continue Act 2, scene 2 & 3 (pp96-130)
ACT 2 QUIZ
Pkt pp12-13
HW – reflections & study for vocab test
I can analyze how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas (including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them).
Day 19 – Fri, Nov 11th
OW
Reading time
Weekly quiz
Vocab test
Pursuit of Happyness ppt
Start film
HW – journal 8 -- traditions
I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
Day 20 – Mon, Nov 14th
OW
Reading time
Continue movie
I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
Day 21 – Tues, Nov 15th
OW
Reading time
Test Prep – verb forms
Continue film
I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
Day 22 – Wed, Nov 16th
OW
Reading time
Continue film
I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
Day 23 – Thurs, Nov 17th
OW
Reading time
Finish film
Start Act 3 (pp131-151)
Pkt pp13-19
Assign essay
HW -- reflections & happiness paper
I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
Day 24, Fri, Nov 18th
OW
Happyness paper due
Reading time
Weekly quiz
A Rose for Emily (pp19-27)
HW -- essay
I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the course of the text (how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account).
Day 25, Mon, Nov 21st
OW
Continue Rose (pp19-27)
Pass Out Tuesdays With Morrie
HW—prepare for Socratic Seminar and read pp 1-107 (for 11-28)
I can analyze the development of the theme or central idea over the course of the text (how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account).
Day 25, Tues, Nov 22nd
OW
Reading time
Socratic Seminar
HW – read pp 1-107 (for 11-28) and write weekly reflections. Be ready for BIG test
I can initiate effective discussions with diverse partners on grade 11-12 topics, texts, and issues.
I can express my own ideas clearly and persuasively.
I can build on other’s ideas.
Day 26, Wed, Nov 23rd
OW
Weekly quiz
Raisin test
Reading time
HW -- read pp 1-107 (for 11-30)
I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey complex ideas and concepts clearly and accurately, using content that is carefully selected, organized, and analyzed.
Day 27, Mon, Nov 28th
OW
Reading time
Test Prep – tense shift
Writing work-out
I can produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Day 28, Tues, Nov 29th
OW
Essay due
RAG – choose BEST paper
HW – READ Morrie pp1-107
I can analyze multiple representations of a story, drama or poem to evaluate each version’s interpretation of the source text.
Start Morrie!