Dec 2-6 [Week 14]

** WREATH/POINSETTIA PICK UPS THIS SAT. DEC 7
     11am - 12 noon
     West End Parking Lot/ West End Hallway


HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK:
__ finish LAST OF THE MOHICANS CONTEXT/INTRODUCTION reading sheet

     __  10 Vocab words (see Monday for instructions/format)
    __   answer all questions
   
      DUE MONDAY, DEC. 2nd.

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FRIDAY, Dec 6

I.  LAST OF THE MOHICANS (day 2)
     - continue
     - some discussion of questions
     * students w/o permission slip or not given permission
        can read the reduced movie  plot summary in library

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THURSDAY, Dec 5

I.  begin 1992's LAST OF THE MOHICANS
     - start with a few discussion questions (group, then class)
     - students w/o permission slips will continue to read PLOT SUMMARY

still DUE:  LotM Intro Vocab and Question Answers

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WEDNESDAY, Dec 4

I.  LAST OF THE MOHICANS WORKSHEET REVIEW
     - Intro Worksheet is DUE TODAY
     - use class time efficiently
     - if you aren't done, get at least one or two more things done at start of class!
     -discuss answers; group talk

II.  1992's LotM MOVIE PLOT SSR
     - continue sustained silent reading of movie plot w/ commentary

DUE:  LotM Intro Vocab and Question Answers

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TUESDAY, Dec 3

I.  LAST OF THE MOHICANS INTRO READING SHEET
     - peruse/preview worksheet (double-sided)
     - take note of where the bold-faced vocab words are
     * couple of minutes to give paper a title
        becomes homework

I.  LAST OF THE MOHICANS MOVIE PLOT
     - SSR reading time:  movie plot with commentary
       * not a packet that will be sent home (this week)

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MONDAY, Dec 2
>> WELCOME BACK!!!

I.  1757 QUIZ (NOT in spiral)

     - WHAT do we know just by seeing this series of numbers?
     - 1757, US History
     - what do we know already is or is not? 
     - score based on participation and effort:  WRITE SOMETHING
     - (a) silent effort; (b) group effort/discussion; (c) class share
    

II.  LAST OF THE MOHICANS: Introductory Reading Sheet
     - Answers & 10 Vocab Words DUE WEDNESDAY
     - Use class time wisely, efficiently! 

DUE:  WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
            __  Vocabulary word from text (bold face)
            __  Definition (provided in text)
            __  Sentence FROM text (underline word in sentence) 
     

Nov 18 - 22 [WEEK 13]

** JENTEAL SOAPS fundraising forms available by end of this week
** 40% of sales is credited to Ashland student making that sale

CONFERENCES next week: 
Nov. 25-26, 8:45-8:15 each night
In Big Gym; Arena-style
Show up and talk to teachers you want to; no sign ups

HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK:
__ finish historical time travel short story
     about a character you create who somehow goes
     back in time to somewhere in the British North American
     colonies (1700's)
     __  10-15 historical details (minimum)
           up to 25-30
    __  beginning, middle and end
    __  typed or neatly handwritten (dark pencil or pen)
    __ any genre (romance, science fiction, fantasy, realistic, adventure, etc.)
    __ any writing style (prose, play/theater script, dialogue, etc.)
         *except a poem story
    __ THREE TO FIVE MINUTES IN LENGTH
         - read it out loud to yourself;
         at least three minutes, no more than five
   
      DUE upon return to school after the break

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FRIDAY, Nov 22

I.  plan/consider/think about STORY ELEMENTS
     - review notes to see what you already have on colonial life
     - think about any extra research you might do at home
     - think about who your main character is and the situation
     - think about plot events/action and a resolution

    - begin to write a rough draft or start if you have time

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THURSDAY, Nov 21

I.  TRACKER CHECK
     eview and re explain purpose of writing in tracker
     THIS IS A GRADED ASSIGNMENT
     use the start of class efficiently (get it filled out/copy from overhead)

II.   review COLONIAL POSTERS
     - self-assess necessary elements in your poster
     - KEY CRITERIA: words stand out for easy use, viewing, or cheating for a test
     - write a self-reflection
        w/    (a) explanation of what you think your grade should be
                (b) mention 3-4 things you'd do differently.
                      be specific (explain what you'd do)

III.  talk briefly about COLONIAL FLASH FICTION ideas
       - what could you write about
      - examples of time-travel genre writing
        (Dr. Who, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure)

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WEDNESDAY, Nov 20
EIGHTH GRADE VISIT 
TO MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

I.  TAKE ROLL and GO

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TUESDAY, Nov 19
still DUE:  13 Colonies/3 Regions GROUP POSTERS
I.   introduction to idea of COLONIAL LIFE FLASH FICTION
     -students will write time-travel stories
    - must use/include at least 10-15 historical details

II.   continue some COLONIAL LIFE research
    - especially Food, Toys, Games, Entertainment
      all details that might end up in your story

    *  TIME TRAVEL FLASH FICTION STORY  DUE ON RETURN FROM BREAK
     
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MONDAY, Nov 18
DUE:  13 Colonies/3 Regions GROUP POSTERS
I.  continued research notes: LIFE IN THE COLONIES
     - once colonies become established (you just did posters on them)
        THEN a culture begins to develop; an identity develops
    - SSR reading and note-taking (sharing later)
    - after SSR, then some sharing of information

Nov 4 - 8 [WEEK 11]

Oct. 28- Nov. 1 [WEEK 10]

END OF THE QUARTER

DUE:  OTIS (Salem Witch Trial Play) REACTIONS due Monday
            Vocabulary also due

TU-WED FIRST QUARTER FINAL using notes, textbook

Oct. 21-25 [WEEK 9]

Continue reading "On Trial In Salem" Play (homework)
Salem Witch Trials Reading Reaction Instructions (13 reactions)
13 Colonies Notes (Mr. Betts video)
Review 13 Colonies Notes
Work time for OTIS reactions
Notes on Introduction to OTIS (spiral notes)
* continue Vocab from previous week and finish play (homework)

Oct 14-18 [WEEK 8]

Review/Catch up on Spiral Table of Contents
Pilgrims Notes "Bad Liar" parody

Internet Information Search: Puritans

History of Colonial Puritans
Salem Witch Trial Play work day

Oct 7 - 13 [WEEK 7]

SHORT WEEK

Plymouth Plantation Notes
Draw a Map of the 13 Colonies