Week of October 15th
- 1. Week of October 15, 2007 Mrs. Navejar
- 2. English 10 Review Last week We read an excerpt from, My Left Foot (pg 166) We watched the movie We created a Reader’s Log Connect- Describe a time when you felt trapped Literary analysis Epiphany Autobiography Reading Strategy Identifying Author’s purpose Immersed in Words Chart On page 176- Word analysis, spelling strategy and grammar Answered questions- 1, 3, 8, and 10 on page 175 We read pages 178 and 179 and discussed
- 3. English 10- A Visit to Grandmother’s Open to page 180 Connect- Why do families fight? Background - Read and write one sentence that’s important Literary analysis Direct characterization Indirect characterization Connect Literary elements static character dynamic character Reading Strategy Clarifying Immersed in Words chart Review and Assess- page 191 1, 2, 5, 6, 9
- 4. Mama Dr. Charles Dunford Chig – 17 years old GL -- When did Charles leave home? When he was 15 How long had it been since he saw his mama? Over 20 years Rose Describe GL – con- man, practical joker, & don juan/player Who experiences something in the story? Who stays the same? 5 years older
- 5. Apple-Picking/Mowing/Style/At Harvest time Open your books to page 194 Connect Describe a time when you worked on something and you didn’t see immediate results, but had to wait awhile to see the “fruits of your labor.” Literary Analysis Tone Imagery Reading strategy- interpret Immersed in Words Chart
- 6. After Apple Picking- Robert Frost What is the tone of this poem? What word is being repeated in the poem? How does this word set the tone? Look at the lines and reflect on the speaker’s weariness. He speaks of work not yet done yet and exhaustion (lines 2-4)
- 7. Mowing Identify who or what is whispering and why. Review and Assess-198 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 8. Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
- 9. Review and Assess page 201 Answer questions- 2, 3, 5, and 7 A (don’t do B) Don’t forget that you’re responsible for writing in your Reader’s Log the items found on page 202 Spelling vs. Pronunciation Spelling Strategy Grammar Lesson
- 10. Reader’s Log-The Apple Tree Open your books to page 204 Connect- Describe a time when you had to wait for something and you were really excited. Were your expectations met? Background- read the paragraph and write down one sentence that you feel is important. Literary Analysis Allusion Connotation Reading Strategy Questioning Immersed in words Chart Turn to page 212 Origins-Words: From myths Grammar Lesson- Confusing Verbs: lay and lie Review and Assess page 211/ questions 1, 2 and 3
- 11. Activity 12- Think Alouds When we read, we often have a “conversation” in our head. Did you ever read something and think, “oh man!” or “that was weird!”? As we read these Think Alouds, we’re going to practice this reading strategy. Read page 111 Read about Petra on page 112-113 See video
- 12. Think Aloud Continued Read letter from Kalapet- page 116 As you read, write your thoughts in the margin (you will receive points for this activity) Pair off Read “Did animals Sense…” (page 117) Write your names on a note card One person will record their thoughts on the card and “pass a note” to your partner. Your partner will read your note and write a response or add to your thoughts on the article.
- 13. Student Transcript Review Look over your transcripts and see how far you’ve come and what classes you need to take. Sophomore- 5 credits Junior- 10/11 Senior- 16/17