Tuesday, October 9, 2012.

Periods 1-3

1.  SSR and Log

2.  Presented Indirect Characterization scenarios orally to class.

3.  Completed "A Sound of Thunder" Indirect Characterization Chart.

4.  Passed out PSAT Vocabulary List #3.  Ask for this list if you were absent.


Periods 5 - 7

1.  Checked GUM workbook page 11 and turn in 12.

2.  Presented Indirect Characterization story completed yesterday orally to class.  Have class infer character trait.

3.  Explained/brainstormed characters for  "A Sound of Thunder" Indirect Characterization Chart.  Complete for homework.  Make sure you complete Vocabulary lessons IX and X by Thursday, 10/11

4. Passed out PSAT Vocabulary List #3. If you were absent, come by for your copy.

Monday, October 8, 2012.

Periods 1-3

1. SSR and LOG

2. Review of Direct/Indirect Characterization

3. Paired activity involving turning direct characterization to indirect characterization using STEAL:

S- Speech
T- Thoughts
E- Effect on other characters.  How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character
L- Looks.  What does the character look like? How does the character dress? What does she/he wear? This method is paramount when the character's appearance has relevance to his personality.

4.  Read character description aloud and have class guess what prompt was given initially.

Periods 5-7

1.  15 minutes to complete essay from Friday.

2.  Review of Direct/Indirect Characterization

3.  Paired activity same as above.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Periods 1-3

1.  SSR and LOG

2.  Direct/Indirect Characterization powerpoint

3.  Complete essay portion of test.   Turn in maps, present orally.


Periods 5-7

1.  Direct/Indirect Characterization powerpoint presentation

2.  Complete Short Stories Essay TEST

3.  Turn in "The Pedestrian" song and present map orally to teacher; then turn in.

Thursday, October 4, 2012.

All classes:

Short Stories and Literary Terms TEST.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012.

Periods 1-3


1.   SSR and Log
2..  Completed reading of "Searching for Summer."
3.  Passed out graded papers and portfolio folders.
4.  Completed handout with questions for "Searching for Summer."
TEST OVER SHORT STORIES AND LITERARY ELEMENTS TOMORROW.


Periods 5-7

1.  Checked GUM workbook pages 9-10.
2.  Read "Searching for Summer" and completed handout with questions and graphic organizer for static and dynamic characters.
3.  Passed out graded papers to keep in portfolio.

TEST OVER SHORT STORIES AND LITERARY ELEMENTS TOMORROW.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Periods 1-3

1. SSR and LOG

2. Continued reading "Searching for Summer"  to page 35.

3. Passed out Cycle 1 TEST Study Guide.

3. Vocabulary Quiz PSAT # 2.

4.  "The Pedestrian"  map due Thursday 10/4

Periods 5-7

1.  Checked GUM workbook pages 7-8  completed for homework.  Save for study.

2.  Distributed Cycle 1 TEST Study Guide.

3.  Read "Searching for Summer"  to page 34-35.

4. "The Pedestrian"  song and map due Thursday 10/4  Vocabulary Less. IX and X due next Thursday 10/11

Monday, October 1, 2012

Monday, October 1, 2012.

Periods 1-3

1.  SSR and LOG

2.  Check GUM workbook homework pp. 2-3.

3.  Review of  PSAT Vocabulary list #2.  Students wrote sentences using each word. They need to bring tomorrow for extra credit.  QUIZ TOMORROW.  STUDY THE WORDS AND DEFINITIONS AS WELL AS THE SENTENCES.

4.  Begin reading "Searching for Summer." 

Periods 5 - 7

1.  Check GUM workbook homework pp. 5 and 6 for grade.

2.  Complete GUM workbook pages 7 and 8.

3.  Find theme in painting for "Searching for Summer."  Make a thematic statement.  What does the painting reveal about life?  What is the mood?   Review static and dynamic characters.

4.  Begin reading "Searching for Summer."