MS. BUI'S ENGLISH CLASS
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Week 1 of 10

Block Wednesday or Thursday October 28th and 29th
  1. No Do Now
  2. Click here for Power School Login
  3. Click here for Extra Credit Opportunity
Friday, October
  1. Introduce Set 6 Vocabulary

Week 2 of 10

Monday, November 2nd
  1. Do Now Set 6 Vocabulary  (see image below)
  • homework: Using set 6 vocabulary notes, choose ONE: write a semi-colon sentence for each word OR e-mail 5 youtube links.
Tuesday, November 3rd
1. Do Now (see image below)
2. Finish Creation Myths
3. Type Creation Myths (periods 3 and 5 only)
  • homework:  create an advertisement that includes: a picture, 10+ sentences describing the product, and 5 vocabulary words from set 6.
  • Period 4 only: Finish your creation myths at home and submit Thursday for class work credit. (see second picture for details).
Wednesday or Thursday, November 4th or 5th
1. Do Now (see image below)
 2. Guess that word!
3. Read CH 1 of American Born Chinese and fill out Character Chart
4. Class work: CH 1 Stereotypes (see image below)
  • homework:  Read CH 2 and fill out Jin's portion of the character chart. Finish any missing class work (typing Creation Myth or writing it).
Friday, November 6th
  1. No Do Now
  2. Introduce Set 7 Vocabulary Notes
  3. Class Work: Anticipation Guide Discussion
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Week 3 of 10

Monday, November 9th (Sub Work)
  1. See image below for substitute work. Due Tuesday. No late work accepted.
Tuesday, November 10th
  1.  
Thursday, November 12th
 
Friday, November 13th
  1. Sub Work  (see image below)
  2. Use Set 8 Vocabulary
 

Week 4 of 10

Monday, November 16th
1. Do Now with Set 8 Vocabulary  (see image below)
2.Class work; "CH 7 Characterization). We finished about 1-4 of the questions.
  • homework:  CHOOSE one: e-mail 5 youtube links to msbui310@gmail.com OR create a comic strip with 5+ vocab words and at least 3 boxes. Use Set 8 Vocabulary words to guide you.
Tuesday, November 17th
1. Do Now with comparative/superlative grammar
2. Finish "CH 7 Characterization"
3. Grammar Class Work: Comparative/Superlative Competition
  • homework:  Write a sentence for the following words in its proper form. (see image below)
Wednesday, November 18th
  1.  Do Now
  2. Guess that word
  3. Read CH 8 + 9
  4. Character Mapping
homework:
1. see image below for 10 grammar sentences.
2. Study for Friday's quiz. (Note: extra credit session after school on Thursday from 2:30-3:10)
Friday, November 20th
  1. Quiz #3
homework:
1. None

Week 5 of 10 (Short Thanksgiving Week)

Monday, November 23rd
  1. Write Just Because Poems
  2. Type Just Because Poems (click below for example and directions)
homework:
1.  Finish the Just Because Poem (class work)

Tuesday, November 24th
  1. Finish typing Just Because Poems (see above on Monday for example and directions)
  2. Select Poetry Out Loud Poems
homework:
1. None. Just check Power School for missing work.
 (Wednesday, November 25th (Last day before Thanksgiving Break)
  1.  Select Poetry Out Loud Poems 
  2. Class Work with selected poem
homework:
1. None. Enjoy the break and give thanks for what you have.

Week 6 of 10

Monday, November 30th
1. Do Now: Free Write
2. Finish Poetry Out Loud Class Work


Homework:
1. Finish any Poetry Out Loud class work. This includes:
  • defining all unknown vocabulary words on the poem
  • 5 facts about the poet
  • 10 sentences about what you think the poem means.
Tuesday, December 1st
1. Do now (see image below)

2. Practice Reciting Poems for Friday's Performance (Will continue on Monday)
3. Introduce Ethos/Pathos/Logos notes
(see notes below)

1. 
homework: Pick one (ethos/pathos/logos) to write 10+ sentences convincing someone to buy ______ (you decide). Use the image of notes below to help you if you forget.
Wednesday or Thursday, December 2nd/3rd
1. Do now (see image below)
2. Guess that element of persuasion! Ethos / Pathos / Logos?
3. Ethos/ Pathos / Logos Station Class work
3. Recite poems and receive feedback

homework:
1.  Finish the back side of yellow handout "Ethos/Pathos/Logos"
2.
Practice reading your poem! We will be presenting on Friday
Friday, December 4th
1. Do now (See image below)
2. Practice reciting poems


1. 
homework: none. Complete the station work if you still haven't done so or were absent.

Week 7 of 10

Monday, December 7th
1. Do now
2. Prepare for POL
3. Present Poetry Out Loud Poems


1. 
homework: none--finish any missing class work as needed.
Tuesday, December 8th
1. No Do Now
2. Finish Poetry Out Loud Performances
3. Begin Ethos/Pathos/Logos Informercial

1. 
homework: None
Wednesday/Thursday, December 9th and 10th (Thursday is Poetry Out Loud)
1. No Do now.
2. Finish E/P/L Commercials
3. Watch Commercials


1. 
homework: None!
Friday, December 11th
1. No Do now

2. Complete Identifying EPL in news article (see image below)

1. 
homework: none

Week 8 of 10 (Almost Winter Break!)

Monday, December 14th
1. Do now (See image below)

2. Work on EPL in the news

1. 
homework: Finish the class work (the first 4 sentences where we highlighted).
Tuesday, December 15th
1. Do now (See image below)

2. Work on EPL in the news

1. 
homework: Finish the back side class work (the LAST 4 sentences where we highlighted).
Block: Wednesday/Thursday, December 15th/16th
1. Do now (See image below)

2. Transfer EPL in News onto a separate line sheet of paper
3. Meet with Ms. Bui to get feedback
4. Type up final drafts of the responses


1. 
homework:
  • Period 3: 
  • Period 4: Bring your secret santa gift + food for Friday's holiday celebration
  • Period 5: Bring your secret santa gift + food for Friday's holiday celebration

Week 9 of 10

Monday, January 4th
1. Do Now (see image below)
2. Finals Station Work #1-4


1. 
homework: see image below of 10+ sentences using EPL
 Tuesday, January 5th
1. Do Now (see image below)
2. Finish Finals Station Work # 1-4 (see image below)


1. 
homework: characterization (see image below)
Block Day: Wednesday or Thursday, January 6th 7th
1. Do Now 
2. Jeopardy Competition!
3. Break down writing assessment


1. 
homework: Complete Source #1 only. Write 2 sentences for each image explaining how it shows ethos, pathos, or logos.
Friday, January 8th
1. Do Now 
2. Group Work for Sources 3 & 4


1. 
homework: None. Only finish the class work if you didn't get a chance to.

Week 10 of 10 (Finals)

Monday, January 11th (Substitute)
1. Sub Work (see below)

Tuesday, January 12th
1. Take multiple choice final exam


Block: Wednesday or Thursday, January 13th/14th
1. Take essay final exam


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