Week 1 of 10
Block Day Wednesday/Thursday January 20th or 21st
- Do Now (see image below)
- Class Discussion (Absent? See image below)
- homework: none unless you missed the class discussion
Friday January 22nd
- Do Now (see image below)
- Set 10 Vocabulary Brainstorm
- homework: choose one-- 1. e-mail 8-youtube links OR write a semi-colon sentence for each word.
Week 2 of 10
Monday January 25th
1. Read Chapter 3
2. Write a complex sentence for each vocabulary word
- Do Now (see image below
- Check out Persepolis
- Read chapters 1 & 2
1. Read Chapter 3
2. Write a complex sentence for each vocabulary word
Tuesday, January 26th
1. read chapters 5 & 6 and answer the questions below
- Do Now (see image below)
- Reading Quiz Chapter 3
- Read CH 4
- Watch Video Clip
- Handout Character Chart
1. read chapters 5 & 6 and answer the questions below
Block Day: Wednesday/Thursday, January 27th or 28th
1. read chapters 8 & 9 and answer the questions below
- No do Now
- Class Work: Creative Writing Pieces with the writing coaches (see image below in white)
- Class Work: Read chapter 7 and compare it to the article "How the CIA tortured its detainees" (you'll need to get a green handout from me)
1. read chapters 8 & 9 and answer the questions below
Friday, January 29th
1. read chapters 10 & 11 and answer the questions below
- Do Now (see image below)
- Finish Class Work: Read chapter 7 and compare it to the article "How the CIA tortured its detainees" (you'll need to get a green handout from me)
1. read chapters 10 & 11 and answer the questions below
Week 3 of 10
Monday, February 1st
1. HW: Read only chapters 12 & 13 (you don't have to write anything)
2. Write a complex sentence for each vocabulary word from set 11
- Do Now (see image below)
- Introduce Set 11 Vocabulary
1. HW: Read only chapters 12 & 13 (you don't have to write anything)
2. Write a complex sentence for each vocabulary word from set 11
Tuesday, February 2nd
1. Questions for chapters 10-13 (see images below)
2. E-mail 8 youtube links OR write a semi-colon sentence for each vocabulary word
- Do Now (see image below)
- Reading Quiz CH 12 & 13
- Read Chapters 14 & 15 and complete the class work (see images below)
1. Questions for chapters 10-13 (see images below)
2. E-mail 8 youtube links OR write a semi-colon sentence for each vocabulary word
Block: Wednesday or Thursday, February 3rd or 4th
1. Read chapters 16 & 17 and answer the question (see image below)
2. Write a sentence with an appositive for set 11 #1-5 only.
- No Do Now
- Writers Coaches: Mexican Independence and Iranian Revolution (see image below if absent)
- Appositives Lesson + Notes and Practice
1. Read chapters 16 & 17 and answer the question (see image below)
2. Write a sentence with an appositive for set 11 #1-5 only.
Friday, February 5th
1. none
- Do Now (see image below)
- Grades and Missing Work
- Movie Clip
1. none
Week 4 of 10
Monday, February 8th
1. see image below
- Do Now (see image below)
- Read CH 18 & 19 together
- Quick Write Assignment
- Evaluations for Writing Coaches
1. see image below
Tuesday, February 9th
1. see image below
- Do Now (see image below)
- RQ CH 20 & 21
- Introduce Set 12 Vocab
- Watch Movie
1. see image below
Block: Wednesday or Thursday, February 10th or 11th
1. Write a complex sentence for each vocabulary word
- Do Now (see image below)
- Reading Quiz
- Guess that word!
- Reading Levels
- Lexile Reading Exam
1. Write a complex sentence for each vocabulary word
Friday, February 12th
1. see images below.
- Do Now (see image below)
- Go over reading exam scores and improvements
- Go over break reading and assignment
- Read CH 24 & 25 together
1. see images below.
Week 5 of 10
Monday, February 22nd
1. see images below.
- Do Now (see image below)
- Reading Quiz
- Discussion Preparation
1. see images below.
Tuesday, February 23rd
1. No Homework
- No Do Now
- Begin Discussion
1. No Homework
Block: Wednesday or Thursday, February 24th and 25th
1. see image below
- No Do Now
- Continue Discussion
1. see image below
Friday, February 26th (Assembly Schedule for Black History Month)
1. see image below
- No Do Now
- Watch A Better Life
1. see image below
Week 6 of 10
Monday, February 29th
1. see image below
- No Do Now
- See Substitute Class Work Below
1. see image below
Tuesday, March 1st
1. none
- No Do Now
- See Substitute Class Work Below
1. none
Block: Wednesday or Thursday, March 2nd or 3rd
1. Read chapter 36 and pick one quote to write 10 sentences about.
- Do Now
- Writing Coaches Assignment:
- Write a complex sentence for each word in set 13 using the proper part of speech
1. Read chapter 36 and pick one quote to write 10 sentences about.
Friday, March 4th
1. None. Just finish any missing work (writing coaches assignment if needed)
- Do Now: Free Write
- Read Ch 37 and 1/2 of 38
- Watch Persepolis
1. None. Just finish any missing work (writing coaches assignment if needed)
Week 7 of 10
Monday, March 7th
1. 6 sentences (See image below)
- Do Now: (see image)
- Crossword Puzzle Review
- Finish Chapter 38
- Watch Persepolis
1. 6 sentences (See image below)
Tuesday, March 8th
1. 10 appositive sentences (see image below)
- No Do Now
- Watch end of Persepolis
- Watch interview with Marjane Satrapi
- Complete chapter review and share notes
- CLICK HERE FOR QUIZLET LINK OF ALL WORDS FOR FRIDAY'S QUIZ
1. 10 appositive sentences (see image below)
- Block: Wednesday or Thursday, March 9th or 10th
- No Do Now
- Work with writing coaches with appositive sentences (see image below)
- Study Vocabulary on Quizlet CLICK HERE FOR QUIZLET LINK OF ALL WORDS FOR FRIDAY'S QUIZ
1. Study for Friday's quiz
Friday, March 11th
1. Make up any late classwork if you were absent.
- No Do Now
- Take Quiz #4
1. Make up any late classwork if you were absent.
Week 8 of 10
Monday, March 14th (Substitute)
1. None
- No Do Now
- Sub Work (see image below)
- Click here for Set 14 vocabulary notes
1. None
Tuesday, March 15th
1. Write an appositive sentence for #6-10 in Set 14 Vocabulary
- Do Now (see image below)
- Letter to Marjane Satrapi
- Click here for Set 14 Vocabulary Notes
1. Write an appositive sentence for #6-10 in Set 14 Vocabulary
Block Wednesday or Thursday, March 16th or 17th
1. None. Complete missing class work as needed.
- Do Now (see image below)
- Gather quotes for themes in Persepolis (List of themes posted below)
1. None. Complete missing class work as needed.
Friday, March 18th
1. Due Monday: Fill in quotes, theme, and set up sentence into the outline
- Do Now: Free write 10/13+ sentences
- Essay Outlines: Go over materials and fill in quotes, theme, and set up
1. Due Monday: Fill in quotes, theme, and set up sentence into the outline
Week 9 of 10
Monday, March 21st
1. Finish the hook and topic sentences before class tomorrow.
- No Do Now
- Essay Writing Process: Work on the hook and topic sentences
1. Finish the hook and topic sentences before class tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 22nd
1. None. You have time to do the explanations and conclusion by the end of class tomorrow. If you are extremely behind, here is your chance to get caught up.
- Do Now (see image below)
- Essay Writing Process: Strong Explanations/Analysis and Conclusions
1. None. You have time to do the explanations and conclusion by the end of class tomorrow. If you are extremely behind, here is your chance to get caught up.
Block Day: Wednesday or Thursday, March 23rd
1. If you didn't finish outlining your entire essay, do so for homework. You want to spend Friday and Monday making revisions.
- No Do Now
- Essay Writing Process Finish Explanations/Analysis and Conclusions
1. If you didn't finish outlining your entire essay, do so for homework. You want to spend Friday and Monday making revisions.
Friday, March 25th
1. Make revisions as needed.
- No Do Now
- Finish typing draft 1 of response to literature essay
- Make revisions and get feedback from Ms. Bui
1. Make revisions as needed.
Week 10 of 10
Monday, March 28th
1. Make revisions as needed.
- No Do Now
- Make revisions and get feedback from Ms. Bui
1. Make revisions as needed.
Tuesday, March 29th (Last Day of the Quarter!)
1. Make revisions as needed.
- No Do Now
- Make revisions and get feedback from Ms. Bui
1. Make revisions as needed.