Note: Future schedule is always tentative. Updates will be posted regularly as we progress or need to review.
Please complete this END OF YEAR COURSE EVALUATION
Please complete this END OF YEAR COURSE EVALUATION
May 11-15
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -On-Demand Review Posters: Characteristics of Genre: Informative, Argumentative, Narrative |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -Present Posters -End Of Course Review Passage 1 -List of Essential Vocabulary |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -EOC Literary Terms Review |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -EOC Practice Passages: 1. "My Father in the Navy" 2. "I've Been to the Mountaintop" 3. "Identity" 4. Invisible Man |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -Practice EOC Reflection -Writing Share |
On-Demand Writing Review
Multi-Genre Writing Assignment (see below)
-Drafting/Writer's Workshop in class most days
-Informational Writing DUE APRIL 27
-Argumentative Writing DUE MAY 4
-Narrative Due MAY 11
Multi-Genre Writing Assignment (see below)
-Drafting/Writer's Workshop in class most days
-Informational Writing DUE APRIL 27
-Argumentative Writing DUE MAY 4
-Narrative Due MAY 11
Week of April 13-17
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -Research Day |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -Work Day: Informational INFORMATIONAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 17! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -Common Assessment #5 If Absent, must make up before/after school! |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -INFORMATIONAL WRITING DRAFT DUE! -Writing Share |
Week of March 30-April 3
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -Introduction to High Level Research: Quest for a Hero with Ms. Robinson: Introduction to the Databases |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -Research Day 2 |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -Research Day 3 |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -Works Cited page info with Ms. Robinson (See Quest page for info) |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -Research day 4 |
Week of March 23-27
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -Outline work time: Outline Draft Due!! |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -Outline work time: Complete posters |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -Outline work time: Complete posters |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -Poster Presentations! |
Week of March 16-20
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -Vocab Catch Up -The Hobbit envelope groups |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -Vocab -Common Assessment #4! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -Vocab -Outline Work Time: Thesis Due!! |
Week of March 9-13
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: -Chapters 14-16 Reading Check |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -Student Voice Survey: IF ABSENT: See me for instructions -Reading due tomorrow! |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day Chapters 17-19 Due! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day Play; no class |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -VOCAB QUIZ! |
Week of March 2-6
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Ominous -Question Answer Relationships Part 1 |
Tuesday:
NO CLASS; ACT Test Day |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Disembarked, Grievous -Question Answer Relationships Part 2 |
Thursday:
SNOW DAY #11 |
Friday:
SNOW DAY #12 -Chapters 14-16 Due! Chapters 17-19 Due Wednesday, March 11! |
Week of February 23-27
Monday:
Snow Day #10 |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -CATCH UP: Vocab Quiz Reading Checks Chapters 7-8 and 9-10 |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary:Inquisitive, Vexed, Disquieting -Envelope Group Discussions: If absent, turn in one note card (with explanation) for your group envelope. |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Loathsome -Group Reading: Chapters 11-13 Due Monday! |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Clamour -Group Reading: Chapters 11-13 Due Monday! |
Week of February 16-20: Snow Days 6-9
Week of February 9-13
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: -Revise Chapter 6 Classwork |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: -Hero Profile: Bilbo |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Trudge -Hero Profile: One of Choice |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Chapters 7-8 Due Tuesday; Chapters 9-10 due Friday! |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Writing Share |
Week of February 2-6
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Gnashed -Reading Check Chapters 3-5 -Assessing paragraphs from Chapters 3-4 classwork |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Unbeknown -Chapter 5 Group Discussion: Chapter 5 Group Discussion Guide 1. Many critics/scholars believe Gollum represents Tolkein’s idea of evil. Cite evidence from this chapter to support or refute this idea. In what ways are Bilbo and Gollum alike? In what ways are they different? 2. Find an example of foreshadowing at the beginning of this chapter when Bilbo is alone in the tunnel. 3. One of the archetypal characteristics of a hero is a sense of fair play. In what way does Bilbo demonstrate this trait in this chapter? 4. Find examples/quotes to add to your envelope. 5. Which parts of the hero’s journey have we experienced so far with Bilbo? Explain. 6. At the end of the period, have one person per group Tweet a deep/intelligent thought to #McKHobbits |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Trudge Chapter 6 Due! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Sorrel |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Proverb |
Week of January 26-30
Monday:
SNOW DAY #4 |
Tuesday:
SNOW DAY #5 |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Perish, Unimpeachable, Shrill -Sample paragraphs as examples -Return Chapters 1-2 CW; Work on all Needs Improvement -1 week to re-submit for grade! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Gloaming -Chapters 3-4 Analyzing Poetic Devices Classwork -Key Vocabulary |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Promontory -Chapters 3-4 Classwork; developing paragraphs Upcoming Assignments: -Chapter 5 Due Monday, Feb. 2 -Chapter 6 Due Wednesday, Feb. 4 -Bellwork Vocab Quiz 1-20 Wednesday, Feb. 4 |
Week of January 19-23
Monday:
NO SCHOOL |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary Bellwork 11-15: Flummoxed, Antiquity -Vocabulary Dice Review COMPLETE EXTRA BY THURSDAY FOR EXTRA CREDIT! Dice pattern Instructions: On each side of the cube record the following: 1. WORD 2. Record the DEFINITION of the word 3. SYNONYMS: List at least 3 synonyms of your word 4. ANTONYMS: List at least 3 antonyms of your word 5. Describe a CONNECTION: connect the word to a story, song, move, news report, etc. to help you remember OR draw a picture or symbol that represents your word 6. Use the word in a SENTENCE of your own (leaving a BLANK where the word goes!) |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Hasty -Vocabulary Review |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Bewildered -Vocabulary Quiz! Bellwork 1-10 If absent, must make up before or after school! |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary: Plight Reading Assignments: Chapters 3-4 Due Monday; Chapters 5-6 Due Thursday! |
Week of January 12-16
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocabulary Bellwork -Vocab Catch up: Thurs., Fri., Today's Trifle -Finish Writing Share from Friday -Distribute The Hobbit -Hero's Journey Reference Sheet and Examples in Popular Culture |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Requisite -Review Examples in Popular Culture -Chapter 1 and 2 Reading Guide Begin reading C.1 Chapters 1-2 due Thursday! |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Purloined -Reading Groups Assigned -Reading Chapter 1-2 |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Incantations Chapters 1-2 Due! -Reading Check (if absent, must make up at break or before/after school NO LATER THAN TUESDAY!) -Exposition and Imagery Focused Lesson |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Provisions -Continue Exposition and Imagery Focused Lesson Art work can be completed as a group; Paragraphs must be completed individually. Any work not completed in class is homework, due Tuesday. |
Week of January 5-9
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Blundering -Hero's Journey Unit Intro: Table of Contents Hobbit Bellwork #'s 1-5 Intro to the Hero's Journey Video: |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Luxurious -Fiction Reading Assessment If absent, must make up before or after school! |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Prudent -Fiction Reading Assessment Corrections: Complete corrections for all missed questions. Should follow this format: I put...because... My mistake was... I know...is correct instead because... |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day SNOW DAY #3 |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -ACT Vocab: Renumeration, Subterranean -Scantron to Gradecam conversion -Writing Share |
Week of December 8-12
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Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP Read Fahrenheit 451 from page 146-end of Part 3 (pg. 165) PARTS NOT FINISHED IN CLASS ARE HOMEWORK, DUE WEDNESDAY! Questions: 1. How did the manhunt for Montag end? Why? 2. Explain why the Book of Ecclesiastes is so important in the novel (LOOK UP WHAT THAT IS IF NECESSARY!) 3. Explain the significance of an important quote from Part 3. 4. Were you satisfied/dissatisfied with the end of the novel? Explain. |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Reading Check for Part 3, Afterword, Coda -Evidence collection for Character Analysis |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP |
Week of December 1-5
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Who/Whom Notes Fahrenheit 451 Vocab |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Fahrenheit 451 Non-Fiction Reading Assignment in Library Choose a non-fiction piece to read that connects to something read in Fahrenheit 451 DUE FRIDAY! Non Fiction Sites: ABC News CNN Time Magazine Biography History Channel |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Fahrenheit 451 Begin Part 3 Guided Reading Study Guide Read from Page 111-121 (end at "And he stumbled along the alley in the dark") |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Continue Fahrenheit 451 Reading part 3 (end at end of pg. 126 |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP Non-Fiction Reading Assignment Due! Read Fahrenheit 451 through page 136 |
Week of November 24-28
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Fahrenheit 451 Part 2 Due! Part 2 Quiz Guided Reading Notes Due Character Chart |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Writing Share |
Wednesday:
NO SCHOOL |
Thursday:
NO SCHOOL HAPPY THANKSGIVING! |
Friday:
NO SCHOOL |
Week of November 17-21
Monday:
SNOW DAY #1 |
Tuesday:
SNOW DAY #2 |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Pronoun Antecedent Agreement -Fahrenheit 451 vocabulary Practice |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -HW: Finish Part 2! |
Week of November 10-14
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Fahrenheit 451 Class Read and Discussion page 32-40 (stop at "People ran out of houses all down the street) (If absent, make up missed pages AND see me at break for exit slip!) |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Fahrenheit 451 Class Read and Discussion page 40-52 (stop at "He turned away") (If absent, make up missed pages AND see me at break for exit slip!) |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Fahrenheit 451 Class Read and Discussion page 52-60 (stop at "Burn all, burn everything. Fire is bright and fire is clean." (If absent, make up missed pages AND see me at break for exit slip!) |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Fahrenheit 451 Class Read and Discussion page 60-End Part 1 Exit Slip: 1. Favorite thing read so far 2. Least favorite thing read so far 3. 2 Predictions |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP Fahrenheit 451 Reading Check Quiz 2! If absent, make up before or after school! |
Week of November 3-7
Monday:
NO SCHOOL |
Tuesday:
NO SCHOOL |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -Fahrenheit 451 Assignment 1 Reading Check If absent, must make up before or after school NO LATER THAN FRIDAY! -Character Analysis Activity |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Subject/Verb Agreement practice in class (see me for handout to make up) |
Week of October 27-31
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Subject Verb Agreement Notes Subject Verb Agreement Practice -Introduce Fahrenheit 451! |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Continue background notes |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Intro to book passage memorization! Memorize a small paragraph of the opening pages! |
Friday:
-Writing into the day -DGP DUE WEDNESDAY: Read Fahrenheit 451 through page 32 "...and the arrival put a stop to his plan." Complete minimum 5-7 sentence summary, 3 questions, and 3 predictions. |
Week of October 20-24
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Eli the Good Discussion Questions |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Song Lyric/Poetry Comparison |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Silas House Author visit!! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Review Poetry Terms |
Friday:
-Writing into the day -DGP -Poetry Test! If absent, must make up before/after school within 1 week! |
Week of October 6-10
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Sound devices in poetry packet |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Combining Sentences Notes -Eli the Good Reading Time SSR REFLECTIONS DUE FRIDAY!! |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Review Sound Devices Packet -Begin "Ozymandias" HW: Complete #'s 1-19 for class tomorrow! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP |
Friday:
-Writing into the day -DGP SSR REFLECTIONS DUE Eli the Good must be FINISHED on Monday, October 20! (first day back after fall break!) |
Week of September 29-October 3
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Silas House Author Visit October 22! Release Form My Kentucky Story "Starry Night" Analysis and Poem comparisons "Starry Night" Painting |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -PRE-AP ENGLISH II COMMON ASSESSMENT If absent, must make arrangements to make up before or after school within one week! -SSR: Eli the Good |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Library: CIITS for Common Assessment -SSR: Eli the Good |
Friday:
-Writing into the day -DGP -Writing Share |
Week of September 22-26
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Pass back Parts of Speech Test ONE WEEK FOR MAKE UPS IF ABSENT OR TO MAKE TUTORING ARRANGEMENTS FOR RE-TAKE! -Writing Share |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Intro to Unit 2: Unit 2 Table of Contents -Poetic Terms Vocabulary Notes |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Identifying Poetic Terms Use the handout provided to find each of the following: Alliteration, internal rhyme, half/near rhyme, true rhyme, simile, hyperbole, paradox "Life After You" |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP |
Friday:
NO SCHOOL; Teacher Work Day |
Week of September 15-19
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -Comma Practice! Worksheet in class (cannot post) HW: #'s 11-15 on pg. 265; #'s 11-15 on pg. 266 |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -Comma Practice! Worksheet in class (cannot post) |
Wednesday:
PLAN TEST |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Comma Practice -Parts of speech practice |
Friday:
-Writing into the day -DGP PARTS OF SPEECH TEST If absent, must make arrangements to make up before or after school within ONE WEEK! |
Week of September 8-12
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Parts of Speech -Parts of Speech practice: Helping Verbs Practice HELPING VERBS QUIZ FRIDAY! |
Wednesday:
SOPHOMORES WILL DO PLAN REGISTRATION 1ST PERIOD! Please be at school this day! -Writing into the Day -DGP |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP-Weekly Formative Assessment If absent, must make up before or after school! USE THIS FORM! |
Friday:
-Writing into the day -DGP -HELPING VERBS QUIZ -Comma Rules -Comma practice |
Week of September 2-5
Monday:
No School |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" analysis, annotations, and questions HW: Finish "Boulevard" Questions |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -HW DUE -"Digging" Poem analysis and annotation -"Digging" Questions -HW: Answer questions only! Do not proceed to the other boxes YET |
Friday:
-Writing into the day -DGP -Weekly Formative Assessment If absent, must make up before or after school! USE THIS FORM |
Week of August 25-29
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Parts of Speech -Annotation Notes -Annotation Rubric -"The Journey"__ by Mary Oliver -"The Journey" Questions -HW: Questions and annotations for "The Journey" Due Tuesday! |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Parts of Speech -HW DUE!!! -Intro to SSR Logs -Intro to featured author and work: Eli the Good |
Wednesday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Parts of Speech -Club Day: in-class reading Reflection on Eli the Good. If out of class, must read for 20 minutes and complete a reflection. |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Parts of Speech-Weekly Formative Assessment If absent, must make up before or after school! USE THIS ANSWER FORM! |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP: Parts of Speech -Parts of Speech Practice |
Week of August 18-22
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -Set up Writer's Notebook -Parts of Speech Chart (notes in Writer's Notebook) |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day -Finish Parts of Speech Chart -Intro DGP |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Parts of Speech practice: Adjectives and Verbs |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -DGP -Writing Share! |
Week of August 11-15
Monday:
-Writing into the Day -Introduction to Course Website -Introduction to Unit 1 and Table of Contents -Complete Academic Literacy Questionnaire (TC pg. 1) -In one paragraph (5-7 sentences) use half a sheet of notebook paper to address one of the prompts at the bottom. |
Tuesday:
-Writing into the Day-Metaphors of Reading and Writing (TC Pg. 2) Activity -Class discussion, metaphors of reading and writing poster assignment |
Wednesday:
Binder, Notebook, Signature forms due! -Writing into the Day -Heart Map In Class Activity -HW: Complete heart map if not completed in class **Reminder: may decorate and accessorize cover of writer's notebook by Monday for bonus points! |
Thursday:
-Writing into the Day -Complete ILP's in Library IF ABSENT MUST MAKE UP BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL IN LIBRARY! |
Friday:
-Writing into the Day -Complete ILP's in Library IF ABSENT MUST MAKE UP BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL IN LIBRARY! |