Weekly Agenda English 10 Block 2A/2B September 12-16

Objectives: I can…*analyze what the text says using strong supporting details *identify conflict and its complications *analyze setting and its influence on mood and conflict *analyze setting and its influence on mood and conflict *identify the parts of speech

Academic Vocabulary: mood, setting, conflict, inferences, connotation, denotation, parts of speech

MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
Class Activities: / Writing:
1.) Candy Bar Paragraph is due
Literature:
2.) “Everyday Use” pg. 44
a.) T.I.Q.A.
b.) comprehension quiz
3.)Introduce: “Searching for Summer”
a.) correct vocab
b.) pre-reading discussion: What do you take for granted?
c.) Academic vocabulary: setting and mood pg. 61 / Grammar: Unit #1 Parts of Speech
1. nouns: create note taking foldable and hand out packet
Literature:
2. Review: “Searching for Summer” pg. 60
a.) quiz
b.) vocabulary: connotation and denotation
i.) worksheet for “To Build a Fire” pg. 74 / Grammar:
1. Correct nouns
2. Pronouns: foldable notes
Literature:
1. Introduce: “To Build a Fire” pg. 74
a.) Discussion: Should you trust your instincts?
b.) setting as an antagonist / Literature:
1. “To Build…” review and quiz
2. “Harrison Bergeron” mini-unit on satire pg. 32
a. introduce: satire, parody (note taking worksheets)
b. vocabulary / Grammar:
1. Correct pronouns
2. Verbs: foldable
a.) transitive/intransitive
Literature: Unit #1
1. Read: “Harrison Bergeron” pg. 32
a. discussion: What if everyone were the same?
Homework: / 1.) Read the story and complete questions #8, 11 on pg. 71 and worksheets (Don’t forget to study your vocabulary every day!) / 1.) grammar pg. 1-2 / 1.) grammar pg. 4-5, 7-8 due Friday
2.) Read “To Build a Fire” and do worksheets, #6, 7, 9 pg. 92 (should be partially completed if not all in class) / 1.) vocabulary worksheet and vocabulary.com / 1.)
lunch hour: / 11:33-12:03 office hours / 11:33-12:30 Office hours / 11:33-12:03 office hours
Additional info: / Early out

Quote of the week:“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”–Thomas A. Edison