Grade+10+Class+Agenda+-+1st+Quarter+-+2011-12

=__October 7, 2011__= Dramatic Monologues / Soliloquys Performances =__October 6, 2011__= Dramatic Monologues / Soliloquys =__October 5, 2011__= __**Leader's Forum**__ =__October 4, 2011__= __**Leader's Forum**__ =__October 3, 2011__= Dramatic Monologues / Soliloquys

By the end of class: 1. Character Chosen (ask me first if the character is appropriate) 2. 1 page of brainstorming notes on character signed by me in class. =__September 30, 2011__= Vocabulary Test - 1st Quarter Review all the vocabulary words from the first quarter on the vocabulary page here.

=__September 29, 2011__= Grammar Quiz on Agreement: Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent

=__September 28, 2011__= **MAP TEST 10A 7:45-9:45 Reading **
 * __10A -__** Finish and Hand in Everyday use character chart.

__**10B**__ Review notes for Test Thursday: Character Chart from Reader - Completed in class. Vocabulary Review - 1st Quarter

=__September 27, 2011__= __**10A**__ Review notes for Test Thursday: Character Chart from Reader - Completed in class. Vocabulary Review - 1st Quarter

__**10B**__ Finish Story "Everyday Use" Finish last Superhero presentations. Begin Questions and Character Chart from "Everyday Use"

=__September 26, 2011__= __Test on "Two Kinds" and Character Interactions__

=__September 23, 2011__= __**10A -**__ Finish Story "Everyday Use"

__**10B -**__ __Grammar:__ Finish Superhero Characterization presentations. Begin Story: "Everyday Use" p. 54 Interactive Reader

=__September 22, 2011__= __**10B -**__ Character Notes:

__**10A -**__ __Grammar:__ Finish Superhero Characterization presentations. Begin Story: "Everyday Use" p. 54 Interactive Reader

=__September 21, 2011__= **MAP TEST 10B 1:00-3:00 Reading ** __**10A -**__ Character Notes: Characterization Superhero activity.

=__September 20, 2011__= __Grammar:__

Review Questions #1-6 p. 109 Mini Conflict Summary -

Oral review of Motivation / Conflict Chart - Not to hand in.

=__September 19, 2011__= __Grammar:__ Finish Reading "Two Kinds"
 * __ANNOUNCEMENT:__ Friday there will be a test on "Two Kinds" and character interactions. **

=__September 16, 2011__= **MAP TEST 10B 7:45-9:45 Language ** 10A Only - Character Motivation Assignment. Due at the end of class. =__September 15, 2011__= Grammar: Intro to Two Kinds: Child Prodigy Video. Begin Reading "Two Kinds"

=__September 14, 2011__= **MAP TEST 10A 7:45-9:45 Language ** 10B Only - Character Motivation Assignment. Due at the end of class.

=__September 13, 2011__= __Grammar__: MAP Test goal-setting Vocabulary Assignment - Two Kinds. Definitions and Paragraph.

=__September 12, 2011__= __Grammar:__ Notes on Character Interactions and Motivations Apply exercise on the last slide to "The Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" or "The Pedestrian" with a partner.

=__September 9, 2011__= Read Story, "The Pedestrian," p. 47 and complete the setting chart Review of Autobiographical Essays.

=__September 8, 2011__= GI University Fair =__September 7, 2011__=

The Pedestrian - Vocabulary. Paragraph with all 5 vocabulary words.

Fragment and Run-on Revision Quiz =__September 6, 2011__= Grammar:

Finish Paragraph Composition. Class Share: Focus on **Word Choice** Partner writing. Create a character and a story beginning to go in your setting. Create a distinctive mood. One partner must read the paragraph to the class.

=__September 5, 2011__= Notes on Setting

Setting creation activity (in partners) outside. Completion of the Word list with a partner in class (paragraph for tomorrow)

= __September 2, 2011__ = __Test on Plot, Sequence, Cause and Effect, and "The Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"__ __Also: In-class writing on Synthesis of Three Articles__ **Bring to class: Your finished 1-page synthesis sheet** and the textbook. =__September 1, 2011__= Finish Article Readings. Synthesis Worksheets finished. Complete for homework if not done in class.

=__August 31, 2011__= Continue Group Reading of Articles

=__August 30, 2011__= __Autobiographical Narratives Due Today__ Parenting articles: Group Pre-discussion Group Reading activity on the three parenting articles: "Double Daddy," "Diary of a Mad Blender" and "The Child's View of Working Parents" (p. 21)

=__August 29, 2011__= Grammar Review: Correcting Run-ons and Fragments.



=__August 26, 2011__= Finish Drafts: Peer Editing Session. You must have comments from at least 3 people. Begin final copies.

Final copies (can be printed) due Tues. Aug. 29. =__August 25, 2011__=
 * In class writing of drafts**
 * You must hand in 3 things:**
 * 1. Prewriting notes (stamped in class)**
 * 2. Rough Draft (stamped in class)**
 * 3. Comments from at least 3 people**
 * 4. Final Good Copy**

=__August 24, 2011__= Begin Autobiographical Narrative Writing Workshop Create Notes for the Autobiographical Narrative (stamped in class)

=__August 23, 2011__= Dead Man's Pocket Story Map due Review Questions p. 19 #3, 4, 6.

Grammar Diagnostic Quiz: Fragments and Run-on Sentences Begin Writing Workshop Homework: Write 5 possible ideas for your narrative and choose one for next class.

=__August 22, 2011__= Finish Story "Dead Man's Pocket" Start the "Dead Man's Pocket" Story Map Finish for homework, if not completed in class. =__August 19, 2011__= Continue Story. Read to end of p. 11.

Worksheet due in class.
 * Break**: Cause and Effect call and response game

=__August 18, 2011__= Hindizzy Video Clip media type="file" key="HINDIZZY.mp4" width="300" height="300" Continue Reading: "Dead Man's Pockets" Continue Reading
 * Break**: Sketch the layout of Tom Beneke's Apartment
 * Break**: Sketch scene from story so far (out on ledge, bending down to get paper, etc.)

=__August 17, 2011__= __Vocabulary__ Practice - Dead Man's Pocket Word list and practice Sentences - For Vocab section of binders Intro to Dead Man's Pockets

Begin reading Story:

=__August 16, 2011__= Note, the following is my recommendation for organizing your binder. You will need to keep all the notes you do in class as well as vocabulary words and assignments for studying later.

Powerpoint on Plot and Sequence. Guided Note taking. For each slide: a. the important terms (ie. plot, external conflict,) b. a **reminder** (not a full explanation) in point form (not in full sentences) of what it is.
 * 1) 1 Read the slide, listen to explanation, raise hands to ask questions, give an example.
 * 2) 2 Write a note or two that includes:

Assignment: (See plot and sequence powerpoint above) =__Aug. 12, 2011__= Writing Diagnostic. Cross-grade Essay

=__Aug. 11, 2011__= Teacher Presentation on the Class Rules and Expectations Student mini-drama presentations on the Expectations. Quiz on the Rules and Expectations.

=__**Aug. 10**, 2011__= Seating Plan / Introductions / Student Numbers

Create Portfolio Folders Handout Textbooks / Interactive Readers Textbook Tutorial (for handing in)

Inroduction to the Wiki.

Personal Introduction Quiz Students create own quizzes (for sharing if time)