Tuesday Oct. 9 2012
LEARNING GOALS
~ We will discuss and think about what it means to be a 'Good Samaritan' like Duncan (the main character in 'Acceleration').
~ Using our own experiences and opinions we will better understand Duncan's tough situation at the beginning of the novel.
AGENDA:
1. Housekeeping - introductions, general information, website orientation, daily adgenda.
2. Introduction to the novel 'Acceleration'- read prologue and discuss the idea of the main character being a 'Good Samaritan'.
3. Read the Gospel 'The Good Samaritan' - Luke 10:25 and watch video.
Discuss:
a) what was the moral thing to do?
b) what are the possible consequences of performing such an act?
c) what would you have done?
5. Activity - 'What Would You Do?' Pick THREE scenarios and answer a,b and c for each.
Scenarios will be checked and recorded tomorrow.
~ We will discuss and think about what it means to be a 'Good Samaritan' like Duncan (the main character in 'Acceleration').
~ Using our own experiences and opinions we will better understand Duncan's tough situation at the beginning of the novel.
AGENDA:
1. Housekeeping - introductions, general information, website orientation, daily adgenda.
2. Introduction to the novel 'Acceleration'- read prologue and discuss the idea of the main character being a 'Good Samaritan'.
3. Read the Gospel 'The Good Samaritan' - Luke 10:25 and watch video.
Discuss:
a) what was the moral thing to do?
b) what are the possible consequences of performing such an act?
c) what would you have done?
5. Activity - 'What Would You Do?' Pick THREE scenarios and answer a,b and c for each.
Scenarios will be checked and recorded tomorrow.
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acceleration_-_pre_reading.docx | |
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Wednesday, October 10th 2012
LEARNING GOALS
We will begin reading the novel 'Acceleration'. We will read to comprehend the main character, major setting and plot of the novel.
AGENDA:
1) Hand In Pre-Reading Activity at the beginning of class.
2) Read chapter 1-3 as a class. Answer all of the accompanying questions.
3) Chapter 1-3 questions will be checked at the beginning of classs tomorrow.
4) Talk to some students about outstanding work.
We will begin reading the novel 'Acceleration'. We will read to comprehend the main character, major setting and plot of the novel.
AGENDA:
1) Hand In Pre-Reading Activity at the beginning of class.
2) Read chapter 1-3 as a class. Answer all of the accompanying questions.
3) Chapter 1-3 questions will be checked at the beginning of classs tomorrow.
4) Talk to some students about outstanding work.
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WEEK OF OCTOBER 15-19
This week we will be doing a lot of reading together in class. Our goal is to read from chapters 7 - 17 and complete the questions for each chapter.
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chapter_8-11_acceleration.doc | |
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WEEK OF OCTOBER 22-24
This week we will finish the Words and Images Assignment (Due Tuesday). We will also continue readng the novel from chapters 20 - 27. You have have some further chapter work this week.
Wednesday Oct. 23
We will be reading 5 chapters today. After reading we are going to start working on writing detailed paragraphs. Your activity for these 5 chapters is below. SELECT ONLY 2 PARAGRAPHS!
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Thursday Oct. 25
Thanks for being so patient and reading so much yesterday. We will do the same today. Below is the questions for today's reading.
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October 29 & 30
By the end of class of Tuesday we will finish reading the whole book! Make sure you complete your comprehension questions by the beginning of class on Thursday.
Friday, November 2nd
Your goal for today is to finish the Movie Comparison Organizer. From there you should start the series of paragraphs organizer. We will be in the computer lab next week typing your paragraphs once you finish the organizer.
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Thursday, November 8
Starting today we will be working on your series of paragraphs assignment. You will complete this assignment in 3 steps. Step 1: complete the graphic organizer comparing the Disturbia and Acceleration. Step 2: Fill in the paragraph organizer to add more details from your organizer. Step 3: Type the ideas from, your organizer to create a series of paragraphs.
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November 19 - 23
This week we are continuing our Non-Fiction Unit. We will focus on getting our News Report Written in preparation for the Literacy Test Next Year.
Monday - Brainstorm 5 W's based on Headline and Picture + Fill in Organizer for News Report
Tuesday - Write Good Copies of your News Report and fill in Self Evaluation
Wednesday - Introduction to Opinion Writing in preparation for the Literacy Test next year. Today we are doing some preliminary work on your opinions about Facebook.
Thursday - Start watching "The Social Network".
Friday - Finish watching "The Social Network".
Monday - Brainstorm 5 W's based on Headline and Picture + Fill in Organizer for News Report
Tuesday - Write Good Copies of your News Report and fill in Self Evaluation
Wednesday - Introduction to Opinion Writing in preparation for the Literacy Test next year. Today we are doing some preliminary work on your opinions about Facebook.
Thursday - Start watching "The Social Network".
Friday - Finish watching "The Social Network".
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November 26 - 29
Monday + Tuesday - LIBRARY
- Writing a Series of Opinion Paragraphs
- Complete Organizers
- Type Good copies
Wednesday - Mr. Mann's Room
- Print Series of Paragraphs + Print
- Watch Youtube videos - Pre-Reading for Of Mice and Men
Thursday - Pre-Reading for Of Mice and Men + Grammar Lesson
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writing_a_series_of_opinion_paragraphs_-_facebook.docx | |
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teacher_feedback_-_evaluation.docx | |
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of_mice_and_men_pre-reading.docx | |
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December 3 - 7
Monday - LIBRARY - Research Of Mice and Men
Tuesday - Friday - Begin Reading Of Mice and Men
Tuesday - Friday - Begin Reading Of Mice and Men
December 10 - 14
Monday - Chapter 4
Tuesday - Chapters 5 & 6
Wednesday - Finish Movie (QUESTIONS ARE DUE)
Thursday - Novel Review & Group Work
Friday - Unit Test
Tuesday - Chapters 5 & 6
Wednesday - Finish Movie (QUESTIONS ARE DUE)
Thursday - Novel Review & Group Work
Friday - Unit Test
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December 17 - 21
This week we are finishing up our unit on Of Mice and Men. You will be completing a bitstrip comic as the culminating activity for this unit.
www.bitstripsforschools.com
Our class code is: Tearne2
Find your name and create an account.
Monday - Library
Tuesday - Computer Lab
Wednesday - Library - COMIC IS DUE (Hand in questions 1-3 when you submit your comic)
Thursday - Catch up work day
Friday - Christmas celebration!
www.bitstripsforschools.com
Our class code is: Tearne2
Find your name and create an account.
Monday - Library
Tuesday - Computer Lab
Wednesday - Library - COMIC IS DUE (Hand in questions 1-3 when you submit your comic)
Thursday - Catch up work day
Friday - Christmas celebration!
January 7 - 11
This week we are starting the CAT for the course. Your CAT is worth 10% of your overall grade and is a culmination of the work and ideas from the whole semester. Your CAT is due on Monday January 21st 2013.
Monday - Wednesday we are watching the movie Rain Man to be compared with the novel Of Mice and Men.
Monday - Wednesday we are watching the movie Rain Man to be compared with the novel Of Mice and Men.
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January 14 - 18
You will have 4 Days of in class computer time devoted to working on your CAT. Please use this class time wisely. Your CAT is due on Monday - make sure you bring home any unfinished work to complete over the weekend.