April 25 - 29
10th_gr_qu_4_wk_5.docx | |
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April 18 - 22
10_gr_qu_4_wk_4.docx | |
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April 11 - 15
PARCC Testing
Monday, we will review for PARCC. You will do GRRRREEEEAAATTT!
Friday, you will work on your Old Man and the Sea Final, which is due 4/22.
March 21 - 24
Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers, visits ATC!
Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers, visits ATC!
10th_gr_qu_4_wk_2.docx | |
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March 14 - 18
10th_gr_qu_4_wk_1.docx | |
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March 7 - 11
Monday - The Trial of Amir
Tuesday - Ghost Soldiers Prologue, Vocabulary
Wednesday - PARCC Tutorial
Thursday - I'm at a Natural Helpers Retreat; you will have an assignment.
Friday - Vocab. Quiz
Monday - The Trial of Amir
Tuesday - Ghost Soldiers Prologue, Vocabulary
Wednesday - PARCC Tutorial
Thursday - I'm at a Natural Helpers Retreat; you will have an assignment.
Friday - Vocab. Quiz
February 29 - March 4
Monday the class should work on the Trial of Amir and on your Kite Runner Final, whichare due Wednesday.
Tuesday - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, your Final and the Trial Summary are DUE; we will watch the movie.
Thursday, Friday - I will be out of town. You will have an assignment Thursday, and a Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
Monday the class should work on the Trial of Amir and on your Kite Runner Final, whichare due Wednesday.
Tuesday - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, your Final and the Trial Summary are DUE; we will watch the movie.
Thursday, Friday - I will be out of town. You will have an assignment Thursday, and a Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
February 22 - 26
10th_gr_qu_3_wk_8.docx | |
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kite_runner_final.rtf | |
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Feb. 15 - 19
10th_gr_qu_3_wk_7_-_tkr.docx | |
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February 8 - 11
10th_gr._3_wk._6_kite_runner.docx | |
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February 1 - 5
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._5_-_kite_runner.docx | |
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January 25 - 29
10_gr_qu_3_wk_4_-_siddhartha.docx | |
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January 18 - 22 - NO SCHOOL MONDAY
Students should go to Mr. Ayers' room for 1st period; I will be with the 8th graders. Please continue reading Siddhartha and responding to the assigned Critical Thinking questions.
Siddhartha lends itself to introspection and critical analysis. Be thoughtful in your responses to the questions posed, and be prepared to participate in daily "mini Socratic seminars". ENSURE THAT YOU PUT THE NAME OF THE CHAPTER AT THE TOP OF YOUR PAPER, AND BE SURE TO INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE CITATION FOR EACH QUESTION YOU RESPOND TO.
10th_gr_qu_3_wk_3.docx | |
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January 11 - 15
10_gr_qu_3_wk_2_-_siddhartha.docx | |
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January 4 - 8, 2016! Happy New Year!
10th_gr_qu_3_wk_1.docx | |
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December 14 - 18 - FINALS!
Dec. 7 - 11
10th_gr_qu_2_wk_7.docx | |
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Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
10th_gr_qu_2_wk_6.docx | |
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November 16 - 20
10th_gr_qu_2_wk_5.docx | |
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November 9 - 13
10th_gr_qu_2_wk_4.docx | |
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Nov. 2 - 6
10th_gr._qu_2_wk_3_lotf.docx | |
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October 26 - 30
10th_gr._qu_2_wk_2_-_lotf_short_stories.docx | |
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October 19 - 23
10th_gr_qu_2_wk_1_-_short_stories.docx | |
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October 12 - 16
10th_gr_qu_1_wk_9_cotw__iliad.docx | |
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October 5 - 9
10_gr_qu_1_wk_8_citr.docx | |
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Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
10th_gr._qu_1_wk_7_catcher.docx | |
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Sept. 21- Sept. 25
10_gr_qu_1_wk_6_catcher.docx | |
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September 14 - 18
Continue working on Quote Analysis
September 8 - 11
Continue working on Quote Analysis
September 8 - 11
10_gr_qu._1_wk_4_gilgamest.docx | |
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August 31 - Sept. 4
10th_gr_qu_2_wk._3_gatsby.docx | |
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August 24 - 28
10th_gr_qu_1_wk_2_gatsby.docx | |
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Great Gatsby Presentations and Party
Sophomores,
You will find the Lesson Plans weekly. Please email me if you have questions.
You will find the Lesson Plans weekly. Please email me if you have questions.
10th_grade_qu._1_wk._1_gatsby.docx | |
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August 17 - 21
Welcome Sophomores!
Here is the heading EACH AND EVERY ASSIGNMENT MUST INCLUDE:
First Name, Last Name
Ms. Shain
English II Pre-AP, Period 1
Assignment - Ex: The Great Gatsby Theme
Date - Ex: 19 August 2015
You have two weeks respite; after two weeks, assignments with incorrect headings will be tossed.
Welcome Sophomores!
Here is the heading EACH AND EVERY ASSIGNMENT MUST INCLUDE:
First Name, Last Name
Ms. Shain
English II Pre-AP, Period 1
Assignment - Ex: The Great Gatsby Theme
Date - Ex: 19 August 2015
You have two weeks respite; after two weeks, assignments with incorrect headings will be tossed.
May 18 - 22
Finals Week
Finals Week
May 11 - May 15
Finish and present contemporary Ballad
Finish and present contemporary Ballad
May 4 - May 8
10th_gr._qu._4_wk._7.docx | |
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April 27 - May 1
10th_gr._qu._4_wk._6.docx | |
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April 20 - 24
10th_gr._qu._4_wk._5.docx | |
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April 13 - 16
10th_gr._qu._4_wk._4.docx | |
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April 6 - 10
10th_gr._qu._4_wk._3.docx | |
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March 16 - 20
10th_gr._qu._4_wk._1.docx | |
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March 9 - 13
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._9a_2015.docx | |
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March 2 - 6
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._9_2015.docx | |
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February 23 - 27
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._8_2015.docx | |
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Feb. 9 - 13 No School Friday for Students
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._6_2015.docx | |
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Feb. 2 - 6
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._5_2015.docx | |
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January 26 - 30
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._4_2015.docx | |
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January 19 - 23
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._3_2015.docx | |
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January 12 - 16
No School Monday: P/T Conferences
No School Monday: P/T Conferences
10_gr._qu._3_wk._2_2014.docx | |
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antigone_critical_lens_outline.doc | |
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January 5 - 9
10th_gr._qu._3_wk._1.docx | |
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December 15 - 19 FINALS WEEK!
December 8 - 12
10th_gr._qu._2_wk._8_2014.docx | |
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December 1 - 5
10th_gr._qu._2_wk._6_2014.docx | |
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November 24 -25 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The Kite Runner - Chapters 11 - 15
Declaration of Human Rights
The Kite Runner - Chapters 11 - 15
Declaration of Human Rights
November 17 - 21
10_gr._qu._2_wk._5.docx | |
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November 10 - 14
10th_gr._qu._2_wk._4_2014_autosaved.docx | |
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November 3 - 7
10th_gr._qu._2_wk_3_2014.docx | |
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October 27 - 31
10th_gr._qu._2_wk._2_2014.docx | |
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October 20 - 24 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day 10/24
10th_gr._qu._2_wk._1_2014-2015.docx | |
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October 13 - 17
10th_gr._qu._1_wk._9_2014_lotf.docx | |
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October 6 - 10
10th_gr._qu._1_wk._8.docx | |
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September 29 - October 3
10th_gr._qu._1_wk._7.docx | |
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September 22 - September 26
10th_gr._qu._1_wk._6.docx | |
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September 15 - 19
10th_grade_qu._1_wk._5.docx | |
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September 8 - 12
10th_grade_qu._1_wk._4_2014-2015.docx | |
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ml_assignment_10th.docx | |
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September 2 - 5
10th_grade_qu._1_wk._3_2014-2015.docx | |
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August 25 - 29
10th_qu._1_wk._2_2014-2015.docx | |
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10th_grade_qu._1_wk._1_2014-2015.docx | |
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August 18 - 22
Welcome Back Students!
Welcome Back Students!
April 21 - 25
8th_gr._qu._4_wk._5.docx | |
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April 14 - 18
8th_gr._qu._4_wk._4.docx | |
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March 24 - 28
8th_qu._4_wk._3.docx | |
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8th_gr._qu._4_wk._2.docx | |
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8th_4th_1.docx | |
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March 17 - 21
SBA TESTING
SBA TESTING
literature_circle_roles.docx | |
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March 3 - 7
8th_gr._qu._3_wk._8.docx | |
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Feb. 24 - 28
Period 1, 6 will continue with Rough Draft of Persuasive Paper
8th_gr._qu._3_wk._7.docx | |
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Feb. 18 - 21
8th_gr._qu._3_wk._6.docx | |
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Feb. 10 - 13
8th_gr._qu._3_wk._5.docx | |
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Feb. 3 - 7
8th_gr._qu._3_wk._4.docx | |
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call20of20the20wild20final20essay20and20project1.docx | |
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Jan. 27 - 31
Persuasive Writing Unit
Persuasive Writing Unit
call20of20the20wild20final20essay20and20project1.docx | |
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Jan 21 - 24
Discovery Testing, Tuesday and Wednesday
Amended Schedule
Vocabulary Words, Latin Roots, Grammar will carry over for next week
Discovery Testing, Tuesday and Wednesday
Amended Schedule
Vocabulary Words, Latin Roots, Grammar will carry over for next week
8th_qu._3_wk._3.docx | |
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8th_qu._3_wk._1.docx | |
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12/9 - 12/13
No New Vocabulary Words
Grammar Review begins
Review Latin Roots Chart
Short Storyboard DUE FRI.
Review Literary Elements
No New Vocabulary Words
Grammar Review begins
Review Latin Roots Chart
Short Storyboard DUE FRI.
Review Literary Elements
12/2 - 12/6
Literature: Short Stories
The Tell-Tale Heart
The Red Dress
Poetry: The Raven, Annabelle Lee
Vocabulary:
audacity
deputed
derision
hearken
pitch
scantlings
suavity
tattoo
vex
trifle
apathy
"sagacity
*dissimulation - deceit
Latin Roots:
Cutis - skin cuticle, cutaneous
Sal, Salis = salt saline, saliva, salary
Literature: Short Stories
The Tell-Tale Heart
The Red Dress
Poetry: The Raven, Annabelle Lee
Vocabulary:
audacity
deputed
derision
hearken
pitch
scantlings
suavity
tattoo
vex
trifle
apathy
"sagacity
*dissimulation - deceit
Latin Roots:
Cutis - skin cuticle, cutaneous
Sal, Salis = salt saline, saliva, salary
11/18 - 11/22
Literature: Short Stories
Poetry: "To a Mouse"
Vocabulary:
Bog
condolences
talisman
prosaic
broach
avert
apathy
audible
fusillade
malign
*furtively
*presumptuous
Latin Roots:
Folium = leaf portfolio, foliage, folder
Arbor = tree Arbor Day, arboriculture arboritorium
Literature: Short Stories
Poetry: "To a Mouse"
Vocabulary:
Bog
condolences
talisman
prosaic
broach
avert
apathy
audible
fusillade
malign
*furtively
*presumptuous
Latin Roots:
Folium = leaf portfolio, foliage, folder
Arbor = tree Arbor Day, arboriculture arboritorium
11/11 - 11/15
Literature - Of Mice and Men
Poetry - "To a Mouse"
Vocabulary - same as last week
Grammar - Quotations, Dialogue, Underlining vs. Quotations
Latin Roots -
sanus = health insane, sanity, sanitorium
Omnis = each, every, all omnivore, omnipotent
Literary Elements -
aesthetics
allegory
allusion
ambiguous
Literature - Of Mice and Men
Poetry - "To a Mouse"
Vocabulary - same as last week
Grammar - Quotations, Dialogue, Underlining vs. Quotations
Latin Roots -
sanus = health insane, sanity, sanitorium
Omnis = each, every, all omnivore, omnipotent
Literary Elements -
aesthetics
allegory
allusion
ambiguous
10/28 - 11/1
Literature: Of Mice and Men
Grammar: Dialogue, Quotations
Vocabulary:
Abound
Bandy
Purloin
Candor
Debase
Introvert
Effrontery
Garb
Facetious
Harbinger
*Plethora
*Gumption
Literary Elements:
Mood of a Verb
Allegory
Latin Roots:
Ped, Pedis = foot pedestrian, pedal, pedestal, pedicure
Digitus = finger, toe, inch digit, digitize, digital
E Pluribus Unum = Out of many, one US Motto
Literature: Of Mice and Men
Grammar: Dialogue, Quotations
Vocabulary:
Abound
Bandy
Purloin
Candor
Debase
Introvert
Effrontery
Garb
Facetious
Harbinger
*Plethora
*Gumption
Literary Elements:
Mood of a Verb
Allegory
Latin Roots:
Ped, Pedis = foot pedestrian, pedal, pedestal, pedicure
Digitus = finger, toe, inch digit, digitize, digital
E Pluribus Unum = Out of many, one US Motto
10/21 - 10/25
Literature: Of Mice and Men
Grammar: Dialogue
Vocabulary:
Same as last Week
Latin Roots: same as last week
Literary Elements: same as last week
Literature: Of Mice and Men
Grammar: Dialogue
Vocabulary:
Same as last Week
Latin Roots: same as last week
Literary Elements: same as last week
gilgamesh_group_project_assignment.doc | |
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gilgamesh_final.docx | |
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10/15 - 10/18
The Epic of Gilgamesh Final Essay/Project DUE Oct. 18
Literature: Of Mice and Men
Grammar: Active, Passive Voice
Vocabulary:
Specious
Skewed
Bastion
Hiatus
Gesticulated
Ebullience
Pall
Occlude
Salient
Unequivocal
Literary Elements:
Characterization, Conflict, Cause/Effect, Foreshadowing
Latin Roots:
Brachium = arm brace, embrace, brachiosaurus, bracket
Carpe Diem! = Live for today! Embrace each day!
The Epic of Gilgamesh Final Essay/Project DUE Oct. 18
Literature: Of Mice and Men
Grammar: Active, Passive Voice
Vocabulary:
Specious
Skewed
Bastion
Hiatus
Gesticulated
Ebullience
Pall
Occlude
Salient
Unequivocal
Literary Elements:
Characterization, Conflict, Cause/Effect, Foreshadowing
Latin Roots:
Brachium = arm brace, embrace, brachiosaurus, bracket
Carpe Diem! = Live for today! Embrace each day!
10/7 - 10/11
Vocabulary
galvanize
hackneyed
idyll
assiduous
proboscis
jargon
lampoon
magnanimous
negligible
obese
libation
imbibe
Vocabulary
galvanize
hackneyed
idyll
assiduous
proboscis
jargon
lampoon
magnanimous
negligible
obese
libation
imbibe
9/30 - 10/4
Literature: Taming of the Shrew, Of Mice and Men
Narrative Writing: Memoir
Grammar: Adjectives vs. Adverbs
Vocabulary:
aberration
predispose
synopsis
itinerary
cajole
dearth
precursor
edify
fabricate
*verisimilitude
*precarious
Latin Roots:
artis, ars = art, skill artisan, artillery, artist
tempus = time temperature, tempest, temporary
Literary Elements:
Irony - dramatic, situational, verbal
Assonance
Literature: Taming of the Shrew, Of Mice and Men
Narrative Writing: Memoir
Grammar: Adjectives vs. Adverbs
Vocabulary:
aberration
predispose
synopsis
itinerary
cajole
dearth
precursor
edify
fabricate
*verisimilitude
*precarious
Latin Roots:
artis, ars = art, skill artisan, artillery, artist
tempus = time temperature, tempest, temporary
Literary Elements:
Irony - dramatic, situational, verbal
Assonance
novel_study_-_honors.docx | |
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Sept. 23 - 27
Literature: Buried Onions, Novel Study Due 9/25
- see rubric
Narrative Writing: Memoir
Grammar: Appositives
Vocabulary:
Same as last week
Latin Roots:
Caput/capitis = head capital, decapitate, captain
Manus = hand manual, manuscript, manicotti
Literature: Buried Onions, Novel Study Due 9/25
- see rubric
Narrative Writing: Memoir
Grammar: Appositives
Vocabulary:
Same as last week
Latin Roots:
Caput/capitis = head capital, decapitate, captain
Manus = hand manual, manuscript, manicotti
Sept. 16 - 20
Literature: Buried Onions, Novel Study Assignment TBA
Narrative Writing: Memoir
Grammar: Good; Well
Vocabulary:
factor
pummel
global
authentic
tally
garbled
notion
accumulate
evade
option
*parlance
*eviscerate
Latin Roots:
Plico, Plicatum – fold pleat, replica, duplicate, multiplication
Liber = book libel, library, liberty
Literary Elements:
irony: dramatic, situation, verbal
assonance
Literature: Buried Onions, Novel Study Assignment TBA
Narrative Writing: Memoir
Grammar: Good; Well
Vocabulary:
factor
pummel
global
authentic
tally
garbled
notion
accumulate
evade
option
*parlance
*eviscerate
Latin Roots:
Plico, Plicatum – fold pleat, replica, duplicate, multiplication
Liber = book libel, library, liberty
Literary Elements:
irony: dramatic, situation, verbal
assonance
Sept. 9 - Sept. 13
Literature: Buried Onions, Read Ch. 1 - 6 by 9/13
Narrative Writing: Memoir Unit - Unit Info to come
Grammar: Double Negatives
Vocabulary: Content Based
Ponder tally, 105
Glossy, 101 pummel, 131
Gaze, 130 bin, 127
Emerge, 127 notion, 113
Braggart, 145 grimace, 134
Latin Roots:
Trans = over, through, about transportation, transcontinental, transfer
Sonus – sound sonar, consonant, sonogram
Literary Elements - Refer to Textbook Glossary
Allusion – reference to well-known person, place
Anecdote
Biography
Characterization
Memoir
Literature: Buried Onions, Read Ch. 1 - 6 by 9/13
Narrative Writing: Memoir Unit - Unit Info to come
Grammar: Double Negatives
Vocabulary: Content Based
Ponder tally, 105
Glossy, 101 pummel, 131
Gaze, 130 bin, 127
Emerge, 127 notion, 113
Braggart, 145 grimace, 134
Latin Roots:
Trans = over, through, about transportation, transcontinental, transfer
Sonus – sound sonar, consonant, sonogram
Literary Elements - Refer to Textbook Glossary
Allusion – reference to well-known person, place
Anecdote
Biography
Characterization
Memoir
Test Wed.,Sept. 11
Vocabulary - Be able to write complete, meaningful sentences with Vocab. words studied up to now.
Buried Onions - Content Based
Literary Elements - Understand "Elements of Literature" handout
Rhetorical Triangle (Logos, Pathos, Ethos)
Grammar: Commas, Run-ons, Fragments
Latin Roots
Vocabulary - Be able to write complete, meaningful sentences with Vocab. words studied up to now.
Buried Onions - Content Based
Literary Elements - Understand "Elements of Literature" handout
Rhetorical Triangle (Logos, Pathos, Ethos)
Grammar: Commas, Run-ons, Fragments
Latin Roots
September 3 - 6
Buried Onions, Focus: Character Analysis; MLA Citation
Grammar: Commas
Vocabulary:
plunk, pg. 39
scrawl, 45
incinerate, 88
swig, 89
ransack, 90
wince, 91
lanyard, 91
brochure, 95
cubicle, 96
crow, 122
*yaw
*discretion(ary)
Latin Roots:
Mons = Mountain paramount, mountainous, amount
Sol = Sun solar, solarium, parasol
Buried Onions, Focus: Character Analysis; MLA Citation
Grammar: Commas
Vocabulary:
plunk, pg. 39
scrawl, 45
incinerate, 88
swig, 89
ransack, 90
wince, 91
lanyard, 91
brochure, 95
cubicle, 96
crow, 122
*yaw
*discretion(ary)
Latin Roots:
Mons = Mountain paramount, mountainous, amount
Sol = Sun solar, solarium, parasol
August 26 - 30
Media Literacy Presentations
We begin reading Buried Onions, by Gary Soto
Grammar: Commas, Comma splices, Run-ons
Vocabulary: Context based from Buried Onions
gnaw
cologne
tilt
scam
babble
trowel
duplex
mingle
gawk
barren
*loquacious
*ostentatious
Latin Roots: Figo, fixum = fix fixate, prefix
Luna - moon lunar, lunatic
Literary Elements: Review Plot, Theme, Tone, Style
Media Literacy Presentations
We begin reading Buried Onions, by Gary Soto
Grammar: Commas, Comma splices, Run-ons
Vocabulary: Context based from Buried Onions
gnaw
cologne
tilt
scam
babble
trowel
duplex
mingle
gawk
barren
*loquacious
*ostentatious
Latin Roots: Figo, fixum = fix fixate, prefix
Luna - moon lunar, lunatic
Literary Elements: Review Plot, Theme, Tone, Style
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Welcome! We will review the syllabus Wednesday.
August 14 - August 23
Media Literacy Unit
Why Should Media Literate?
-Logos, Pathos, Ethos Practice Handout
-Unit Assignment - Attached
Grammar: Fragments, Run-ons
Vocabulary: gaudy, fissure, cataracts, crucifix, lanky, wobble, sliver, pucker, hunker, bologna, *lethargy/lethargic, *malevolent/malevolence *=Honors
Latin Roots: ignis = fire (ignite, ignition, igneous)
populous = people (popular, population)
Literary Terms: plot, theme, style, tone, mood, point of view, character analysis
Assignment: Analyze at least three persuasive techniques in attached advertisement ("Halftime in America").
Half a page, due August 21.
-Logos, Pathos, Ethos Practice Handout
-Unit Assignment - Attached
Grammar: Fragments, Run-ons
Vocabulary: gaudy, fissure, cataracts, crucifix, lanky, wobble, sliver, pucker, hunker, bologna, *lethargy/lethargic, *malevolent/malevolence *=Honors
Latin Roots: ignis = fire (ignite, ignition, igneous)
populous = people (popular, population)
Literary Terms: plot, theme, style, tone, mood, point of view, character analysis
Assignment: Analyze at least three persuasive techniques in attached advertisement ("Halftime in America").
Half a page, due August 21.
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