Grade+9+Class+Agenda+-+1st+Quarter+-+2011-12

=__October 7, 2011__= Character Profile Writing / Presentations. =__October 6, 2011__= Character Profile Writing =__October 5, 2011__= __**Leader's Forum**__ =__October 4, 2011__= __**Leader's Forum**__ =__October 3, 2011__= Character Profile Writing

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** **Click here for the lists of all the vocabulary words studied this quarter.** Character Profile Assignment:

=__September 29, 2011__= Finish "Thank you Ma'am" Vocabulary word review game.

=__September 28, 2011__= **Test on Independent and Subordinate Clauses (Adjective, Adverb and Noun Clauses)**

=__September 27, 2011__= **MAP TEST 9B 7:45-9:45 Language **

Harlem slideshow. Start reading "Thank you Ma'am" in Interactive Reader

=__September 26, 2011__=

Finish character Notes (types of characters and roles in story) Partner Character Analysis of "Charlie the Unicorn"

=__September 23, 2011__= **MAP TEST 9A 10:15-12:15 Reading ** **MAP TEST 9B 1:00-3:00 Language ** Grammar Handout: Grammar package collected (8 worksheets from p. 111 Clauses, to p. 125 Review B Clauses)
 * 9A and 9B -** Finish Character Motivation Cartoon Assignment

=__September 22, 2011__= Review B Clauses continued (Exercise B)

Part 1 of Notes on character

=__September 21, 2011__= __**9B**__ Grammar Christmas Memory Setting Chart

__**9A**__ Mystery Story Analysis Activity (see me to recuperate this if you miss it)

=__September 20, 2011__= __**9B**__ Grammar: Finish "A Christmas Memory"

Grammar
 * __9A__**

Christmas Memory Setting Chart

=__September 19, 2011__= ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be a test on Independent and Subordinate Clauses (Adjective, Adverb and Noun Clauses), next week ( Wednesday Sep. 28 )

Character Motivation Assignment. Due at the end of class.

=__September 16, 2011__= **MAP TEST 9A 10:15-12:15 Language **
 * __9B__** - Love and Friendship Day celebration

=__September 15, 2011__= Finish "A Christmas Memory" Review Questions Setting Worksheet

=__September 14, 2011__= Grammar: Continue Reading "A Christmas Memory"

=__September 13, 2011__= Grammar:

Begin Reading "A Christmas Memory" p. 51 Read to p. 55 =__September 12, 2011__= Grammar:

6 traits of Writing Review. Explanation of each trait. [|6_Traits_Rubric.JPG][|6_Traits_Rubric.JPG] Hand back Autobiographical Essays

MAP Test Goal-Setting Conferencing. =__September 9, 2011__= "Big Rock Candy Mountain" [|Big rock Candy mountain.flv] Class Discussion - Setting and Mood Story Introduction ppt. Vocabulary Preview "A Christmas Memory"

Begin reading: " A Christmas Memory" p. 51 ?

=__September 8, 2011__= Grammar: Setting Powerpoint: Setting Activity - in class.

=__September 7, 2011__= Grammar: Subject / Predicate Video: Mr. Morton [|Mr. Morton Subject Predicate.flv] Write research questions from the article last class

=__September 6, 2011__= Grammar: Team read article p. 26 "Can Animals Think"

Finish KWL chart and 5W Questions chart

=__September 5, 2011__= __Vocabulary Prep:__ Paragraph using all 5 words.

Ppt. on "Can Animals Think" and Generating Research Questions Start KWL Chart

=__September 2, 2011__= Grammar Test: Parts of a Sentence. Finish Dangerous Game Movie 1. Brainstorming Notes 2. Rough Draft - signed by me (with editing marks from your editing) 3. Good Copy (typed or written neatly both ok) =__September 1, 2011__= Test on Plot, Conflict and "The Most Dangerous Game" Start Dangerous Game Movie
 * Autobiographical Stories Due. You must hand in:**

=__August 31, 2011__= Finish Drafts of stories. Peer editing and sharing. Work on improving **Word Choice**

=__August 30, 2011__= Ship-Trap Island Maps due Today. == Answer Key For Review C Autobiographical Narrative Stories Write Drafts

=__August 29, 2011__= (Mr. Olsen will hand out a printed version of this) Answer Key For Review B

Begin Autobiographical Narratives Writing Workshop Powerpoint. Create Brainstorming Notes

=__August 26, 2011__= Collection of 8 Grammar Exercises (Aug. 17 - 26th) Finish Reading "The Most Dangerous Game" Plot Diagram and Questions (in the Interactive Reader) =__August 25, 2011__= Continue Story and sketches
 * Begin:** Ship-Trap Island Map Assignment (using rough sketch)

=__August 24, 2011__= Grammar: Continue Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"

=__August 23, 2011__= Grammar: Subject and Predicate Brainpop Video Continue Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
 * Breaks in Reading:** continue sketch of Ship-Trap Island Assignment.

=__August 22, 2011__= Grammar:

Continue Reading "The Most Dangerous Game" =__August 19, 2011__= Discuss Predictions about the story using prediction box (p. 4 of Interactive Reader)
 * Breaks in Reading:** continue sketch of Ship-Trap Island Assignment.

Read the story:
 * Read until p. 11 (Interactive Reader) IR**
 * Breaks in Reading:** Students start a rough sketch of Ship-Trap Island Assignment.

=__August 18, 2011__= Grammar

Assignment:

=__August 17, 2011__= Grammar Worksheets: Explanation of expectations

Vocabulary Preview: Most Dangerous Game Write 10 words and create 1 example sentence for each. Keep the word list in your binders.

=__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.

Notes powerpoint on Plot and Conflict: This first powerpoint has extra slides guiding you with examples of exactly what to write down when taking notes 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. Remember, you are **TAKING NOTES**, **NOT JUST COPYING THE SLIDES.**
 * 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:

Making Predictions:

=__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)

Introduction to the Wiki