English I – Lesson Plans – 2008-2009



English I Pre-AP – Lesson Plans 2017 1st Nine Week Unit: Short Stories & Odyssey Aug 28th - Oct 20th Updated through October 2.August 28 MondayWe will review policies and procedures for English I PAP.I will understand and complete all expectations.Warm Up: Daily Agendas Activities:Check Attendance/Schedules/Review NamesSummer Reading Project If new to NEISD and did not receive the summer reading assignment, student will read the assigned short story and complete the same assignments as other students. SEE ME TODAY. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT. Teacher IntroductionName Tents: Using a piece of construction paper, make a tent by folding in half. On the front of the tent, write the name you want to be referred to in class.Sticks: write your name or nickname and class period. Student Information Sheet: NEISD parent, activity in or might like to be in? Summer reading info!Electronics – Zero ToleranceRestroomPre-AP…or not? Why are you here?Supplies: Composition book. Binder with English section; writing utensils; highlighters; 1 package of index cards (100); grading pen; paper – no SPIRALSCHAMPS: What is: cold calling? participation? group work? presenting? Journaling/writing? grading?Computer Time: How much time do you spend on the computer—daily? Weekly? Monthly?Flash Drive – about $2 at TargetZero SheetsRemind 101 & -- MANDATORYDistribute Handouts. GET OUT YOUR PHONES: Students need to register by Friday.HOMEWORK: Register for REMIND101, , AND BRING COMPOSITION BOOK BY FRIDAY!Summer Reading Novel – if you haven’t finished reading a book from the summer reading list, you must choose one and read/annotate it by September 18. August 29TuesdayWe will study the strategy of making inferences.I will complete the Inferring Meaning activity.Warm-UpAssign seats and review namesDistribute handouts: Strong verbs, tone words, literary terms (quiz 9/7); discuss.Activities:Inferring meaning class assignmentDistribute and discuss literary analysis handouts (theme, conflict, characterization, author commentary)View “Mining Village” mural by Stevan DohanosAsk students to silently consider the image, silently taking notesNotes should include theme (what ideas is the artist trying to explore), conflict (what ideas are in opposition to each other), characterization (what inferences can be made about the people), and author commentary (what is the author’s opinion about the ideas/characters in the image)Discuss differences between theme and main ideaThink/Pair/Share: Students should attempt to summarize the image (as if it is a short story)Students should not fictionalize the image; instead, students should summarize the events depicted in the image (What is happening?)Student share image summary as a classUsing their partners, summary, and notes, students should attempt to identify as many different elements in the image that they believe are meaningful (e.g. dead tree, white school house)Students should attempt to infer relationships between these elements (e.g. white school house and black smoke)HomeworkComplete Inferring Meaning ActivityRemindersRegister for REMIND101, , AND BRING COMPOSITION BOOK BY FRIDAY!Summer Reading Novel – if you haven’t finished reading a book from the summer reading list, you must choose one and read/annotate it by September 18.Literary terms quiz 9/7August 30 WednesdayFlextimeWe will review the Parts of Speech and study methods of annotation. I will share one example of annotating the text for symbols.Warm Up: Parts of Speech: Write down the eight parts of speech (use Writer’s Notebook)Due: Inferencing Meaning Handout (Zero Sheets)Activities:MODEL: HOW TO ANNOTATE AS YOU READ (handout)Read “Blues Ain’t No Mocking Bird” on your handout, annotate based on instruction.Annotations should include thoughts, devices, definitions, connections, interpretations, etc. Do not simply think about WHAT is happening, think about WHY it is important – look for connections/relationships)Think about the overall theme(s) of the story.Keep in mind that you will have an analytical quiz over this short story this week.HOMEWORK:Finish reading “Blues,” and take notes: think about theme, characterization, conflict, or author commentary. Register for REMIND101, , AND BRING COMPOSITION BOOK BY FRIDAY!Summer Reading Novel – if you haven’t finished reading a book from the summer reading list, you must choose one and read/annotate it by September 18.Literary terms quiz 9/7August 31ThursdayWe will continue with our parts of speech review and annotating “Blues.”I will identify several specific adjectives that characterize Granny.Warm Up: Pick 5 (each row finds 5 nouns/verbs/adjs/etc)Activities:Continue reading and annotating “Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird” Literary analysis assignment – groups to discuss and present. HOMEWORK:Distribute quiz; Complete Blues take home quiz for Tuesday.Register for REMIND101, , AND BRING COMPOSITION BOOK BY FRIDAY!Summer Reading Novel – if you haven’t finished reading a book from the summer reading list, you must choose one and read/annotate it by September 18.Sept 1FridayWe will review literary terms and the elements of literature. I will share one idea from my group about the author’s purpose.Tuesday is last day to submit Mining Village handoutWarm Up: Warm Up: In writer’s notebook, copy the most interesting or most important sentence from “Blues.” Next, copy the most interesting or most important phrase. Then, copy the most interesting or most important word. Now, decide which of those three is most essential to the story and underline it. Turn to your neighbor and share the most essential sentence, phrase, or word, and explain why you chose it. Due: Remind 101, , composition bookActivities:Literary 3 x 3Homework: Finish your part of 3 x 3Blues take home quiz due Tuesday; review literary devicesSummer Reading Novel – if you haven’t finished reading a book from the summer reading list, you must choose one and read/annotate it by September 18.Literary terms quiz 9/8Meet in the Library on Tuesday!Sept 4MondayLABOR DAYLABOR DAY Sept 5TuesdayWe will tour the library--especially as it relates to English Language Arts. I will find books from my favorite genre in the library.LIBRARY ORIENTATION – MEET IN THE LIBRARYDUE: Blues QuizSept 6WednesdayWe will determine the difference between summary and analysis. I will practice writing one thesis statement for “Blues.”Remind – did you get my message? LATE folder – purple folder on my desk. HELP – pass out papers, attendance.Warm Up: In your writer’s notebook, write a summary of your favorite Disney movie using the chart.Review Literary terms.Due: 3 x 3 (end of period)Activities: What is a summary? Difference between summary and analysis?Literary 3 x 3Homework: Study for literary device quiz Friday.Sept 7ThursdayWe will determine the difference between summary and analysis. I will practice writing one thesis statement for “Blues.”Warm Up: NoneActivities:? Analytical Paragraph template/exampleAnalytical Paragraph = teach thesis statementAnalysis paragraph = teach sentences 2 and 3, infused quotes, citationsHomework:Sept 8FridayWe will take notes on the format for sentence two and three of the literary analysis paragraph. I will peer edit my turn and talk partner’s practice sentences.Warm Up: 5-minute reviewActivities: Literary Terms quiz – on Part II, you may NOT use the same quote twice.When finished, in your composition book, write a thesis statement Granny or Granddaddy (whomever you did NOT write one for yesterday).Homework: Summer Reading Novel – if you haven’t finished reading a book from the summer reading list, you must choose one and read/annotate it by September 18.Sept 11MondayPATRIOT’S DAY – NEVER FORGET 9/11???We will take notes and study the format for the device and transformation sentences of the literary analysis paragraph. I will compose a device and transformation sentence.Warm Up: Picture Day PPTActivities:Analysis paragraph = sentence 2 & 3Homework: Review Sentences 1, 2, and 3Sept 12Tuesday We will identify the parts of a sentence of author’s purpose.I will compose a sentence of author’s purpose.Warm Up: TCCHAP Analysis Paragraph – Sentence 4 The Story of an Hour by Kate ChopinRead, annotate, and discuss theme, conflict, characterization, author’s purposeDistribute One-PagerSept 13WednesdayPICTURES IN SSWe will analyze “Hour.” I will compose an AP with a partner.Warm-up: Composition Books: Compose an alternate ending to “The Story of An Hour” – SHARE. Due: One-PagerActivities: Activities: Using the One-Pager, with a partner, compose an Analytical Paragraph for Story that characterizes Mrs. Mallard. Each student should write it down! Students who chose not to complete the homework will compose their paragraph individually. Homework:Finish AP – write it on a clean sheet of paper (due tomorrow)Sept 14ThursdayWe will analyze literary analysis paragraph.I will vote on the best literary analysis paragraph presented today and explain my reasoning.Warm Up: Finalize paragraphs (10 minutes)Due: Paragraph w/One-PagerActivities:Review and analyze examples/non-examplesChoose CLASS exampleShare (cold call) “Story of an Hour” annotation/margin notes. Homework:Quiz tomorrow over “The Story of an Hour”Sept 15FridayWe will identify the important elements for the “Story of an Hour” through classroom discussion. I will demonstrate comprehension through the “Story of an Hour” quiz.Warm Up: Q & A – “Story of an Hour”Due:Activities: “Story of an Hour” quiz SUBMIT STORY/NOTES WITH QUIZ – two stacks When finished, begin reading and annotating “The Pie.”Homework: Finish reading and annotating “The Pie.” Bring Summer Reading Novel to class on Monday.Sept 18MondayDistribute SRN Assignment, Part One to no later than 11:59pm 9/25. Late (20% deduction) after 11:59pm. Keep in mind late means highest of a 90 on FINAL TEST grade.We will identify and provide examples of allusion and imagery.I will read and annotate “The Pie.”Warm-Up: Define allusion and imagery. Write down one example of each in your writer’s notebook. Shrek video clip.Activities: Guided Analysis Activity for “The Pie.”Homework: Begin working on SRN #1. Due 9/25.PARENT NIGHTRobin BeldenAcademic Dean of EnglishEnglish I Pre-APEmail: rbelde@ –best way to contact me, then I can call if necessaryTutoring: Every morning from 8-8:30 (but I really get here by 6:30), after school by appointment.Web page: -- click on Staff DirectoryPARENT PORTAL:a blank means I haven't graded or entered a grade yetan INC means I entered all grades, but student’s is missing--extenuating circumstancesa MSG means I entered all grades, but student didn't turn it in, so it's averaging a zero. Will still accept with a late penalty of 20% after graded.a 0 is a zero than cannot be made up or adjustedcheck email address for BULK EMAIL MESSAGES (two so far)Test/Retest: if a student makes lower than a 70 on a test grade, he/she may retest for highest of 70 on set retest dates (will offer morning and afternoon).No quiz retakes. One extra credit opportunity per nine week period.REMIND101 – please sign up! – students signed up first week. First assignment due September 25th.llSTAAR End of Course Exam, PSAT, SAT, AP Exam—tutoring, preparationBEST ADVICE: Organization 101 – check agendas for homework, quiz, and test dates; provide a binder for notes, handouts, and papers; purchase novels for annotations; check Parent Portal weekly; and emphasize time management.Sept 19TuesdayFlextimeWe will analyze “The Pie.”I will compose a thesis statement.Warm Up: Subject Verb AgreementIn your writer’s notebook, write about a time that you stole something. Activity: Discuss “The Pie” notes “Stealing” – read and annotateEmulation, due Friday, September 22 HOMEWORK: Short Story exam on Friday over Blues, Story of an Hour, and The Pie; parts of speech, devices, and subject-verb agreement.Sept 20WednesdayFlextimeWarm Up: Parts of SpeechDue:Activities:Poetry Emulation: --continue discussion on Stealing--Students will compose their own “stealing” poem – due Friday (may turn in Monday with no late penalty)Homework:Emulation due Friday/MondayShort Story Exam TuesdaySept 21ThursdayWe will review the format for AP Passages.I will analyze and discuss passage one.Warm Up: Vocabulary Group #1: QUIZ OCT 5In your composition book: Prosaic (adj) commonplaceNefarious (adj) wickedCursory (adj) performed hastilyFoster (v) cultivate, nurtureTenacious (adj) persistent or stubborn; holding fastAnecdote (n) a short accountPessimistic (adj) gloomyElaborate (adj) planned with great Care; painstakingVindicate (v) to clear of accusation or suspicionActivities:Work on emulation, summer reading, exam, vocabularyHomework:Short story unit test TUESDAYSept 22FridayWarm Up: Subject Verb/Parts of SpeechActivities:Introduction to Odyssey --PPT w/student notesStudy HallHOMEWORK:Summer Reading Part One due Monday @ 11:59Emulation due Monday (if not turned in today)Short Story Exam -- TuesdaySept 25MondaySUMMER READING PART ONE DUE to tonight by 11:59 a.m. questionsReview for Short Story ExamSept 26TuesdaySummer Reading was due last night by 11:59.SHORT STORY UNIT TESTNo late work for the Short Story Unit will be accepted after class today.--Phone must be in backpack or purse. All backpacks, purses, etc. must be up against the wall.--You need a pencil, a scantron, and an exam. --Use your exam as a cover sheet.--Do NOT write on the exam.--Put the letter (A, B, C, D) on your scantron.--NO notes, stories, dictionaries, etc.--When finished, turn in your scan tron and exam. No talking or phones.--Work on vocabulary.--All exams are due at the bell.HOMEWORK: None. Odyssey on Monday!miscellaneousGET OFF THE FENCE: Anticipation Guide ActivityThink about the question on your own.Write down your answer with an idea to support (WHY)Discuss.Choose a spokesperson (different each time).Defend and/or justify.Remain or change? Sept 27WednesdayFlextimeWarm Up: Class Reminders – restroom pass, absences, late work, drops, zero sheets, no names, etcVocabulary Quiz #1: October 5 - -Handout due on quiz day.Activities:ODYSSEY: Book One: Invocation Distribute Guided Annotation HandoutRead Invocation aloud to classStudents read along silently and annotate Book One as a plete Guided Annotation handout.Homework: Finish Guided Annotation Handout – due Wednesday.Sept 28ThursdayThe Short Story Exam retest will be offered Tuesday, October 2 at 8:00am OR Wednesday, October 3 at 4:05pm in Mrs. Belden’s room, A355. If you opt out of the retest, the original grade will remain in place. We will make inferences about characterization, theme, and conflict.I will complete the Book Nine Guided Analysis.Warm Up: In your composition book, discuss Homer’s characterization of Odysseus in Book One. How do you know???Due: Guided AnnotationsActivities:: Introduce Character WebStudents will create ONE Odysseus character web for Books One, Nine, Twelve , and Twenty Two-Twenty ThreeWeb will include the following:Two original character traits representing each book – do not repeat traitsSpecific textual evidence to support each traitStudents will add to the web at the completion of each book.Class time will not necessarily be provided for webs. Students must continue to add to web on their own time.Webs should be kept in student binders for use on SARs and/or essay. Read Book Nine aloud in class. (Students should take notes—ESP about characterization of Odysseus)Homework:Reread Book Nine; characterize Odysseus for Web in composition bookSept 29FridayWarm Up: In your composition book, discuss the characterization of Odysseus in Book Nine. How do you know?Read Book Nine aloud in class. (Students should take notes—ESP about characterization of Odysseus)Homework:Finish reading Book NineAdd Book Nine to Character Web notes. Homework:Finish Guided AnalysisOct 2MondayWe will make inferences about characterization of Odysseus.I will compose a thesis statement.Warm Up: Thesis Statement AssessmentContext (not in this paragraph) (5 pts)Author’s name -- Homer, characterizes (5 pts)Odysseus (5 pts)Trait (no creative writing) (5 pts)Strong verb (5pts)That clause (not plot) (10 pts)-2 for spellingDue:Activities:Odyssey QuizAdd Book Ten to Web notes.Homework:Finish/Add Book Ten to Character WebOct 3TuesdayWe will make inferences about characterization, theme, and conflict.I will compose a thesis statement.Warm Up: Turn and Talk – thesis statementsDue: noneActivities:Read Book TwelveBook Twelve Passage AnalysisExtra CreditHomework:Extra Credit on website. Due October 13.Oct 4 WednesdayFlextimePURCHASE LORD OF THE FLIES NOVEL BY OCT 14We will make inferences about characterization, theme, and conflict.I will compose a thesis statement for Book Twelve.Warm Up: – Turn and Talk – Book TwelveDue: Book Twelve Passage AnalysisActivities:VocabularyBook Twenty One - Three--chunk, read, notes, and discussAdd traits and quotes to web notesWatch Book One and Nine (movie)Homework:Extra Credit on website. Due Oct 13thVocabulary Quiz October 6Oct 5ThursdayWarm Up: VocabularyDue: Activities:Read Book Twenty One- Three with a partner, making inferences for characterization, theme, conflictDistribute Character Web – due TuesdayAutopsyHomework: Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow!Oct 6FridayWarm-Up: Analytical ParagraphDue: Vocabulary Handout; Summer Reading Part One CopyActivities:Vocabulary QuizWhen finished, work on Character WebHomework: Oct 9MondayTEACHER WORKDAY/STUDENT HOLIDAYTEACHER WORKDAY/STUDENT HOLIDAYOct 10TuesdayFlexSUMMER READING PART TWO – Using SRN Part One, compose an Analytical Paragraph for your novel.Oct 11WednesdayPSATHOMEWORK: EXAM MONDAYBRING COPY OF LOTF MONDAY OCT 16Oct 12ThursdayCOUNSELORS!!!!Oct 13FridayWarm-Up: Extra credit dueActivities:Character Autopsy--with a partner, analyze the character of Odysseus--using your Character Web, provide: Pre-ap drawing of OdysseusSix body partsSix quotes with citation3-5 sentence analysis for each body part that includes context, trait, explanation, importanceREVIEW FOR EXAM NEXT MONDAYReview texts and class notesBe able to summarize and identify characterization, theme, conflict for each BookReview analytical paragraph warm ups from this week – know basic structureReview Parts of SpeechHOMEWORK: Oct 16MondayODYSSEY EXAMWarm-Up: Vocabulary ReviewProsaic (adj) commonplaceNefarious (adj) wickedCursory (adj) performed hastilyFoster (v) cultivate, nurtureTenacious (adj) persistent or stubborn; holding fastAnecdote (n) a short accountPessimistic (adj) gloomyElaborate (adj) planned with great Care painstakingVindicate (v) to clear of accusation or suspicionOct 17 TuesdayCharacter AutopsyHomework: NONEOct 18WednesdayBENCHMARKReminders: Homework: View LORD OF THE FLIES PowerPoint on my Webpage and complete PPT HandoutRead and annotate Chapters 1-3Due Wednesday Oct 19ThursdayBENCHMARKReminders: Deadline to drop a Pre-AP class is Friday.Homework: View LOTF PowerPoint on my Webpage and complete PPT HandoutRead and annotate Chapters 1-3Due Wednesday Oct 20 FridayEnd of1st 9 weeksFINISH BENCHMARK (test grade – 2nd nine weeks)Reminders: Deadline to drop a Pre-AP class is today.Homework: View LOTF PowerPoint on my Webpage and complete PPT HandoutRead and annotate Chapters 1-3BRING COPY OF LOTF MONDAY ................
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