October 31

Freshman

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We began work on a study of similes and metaphors.

We went over the study guide with students.

We read chapter 17 and began listing facts the would either convict or acquit Tom Robinson.

HW: work on your narrative


Junior

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We completed the study guide and turned it in.

We went to the library.

HW: rd. ch. 17

October 30

Freshman

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We had a read around of student essays.

Students wrote a 3/4 page Journal: “Explain what happens at the courthouse. Specifically, why does Mr. Cunningham and the other men leave without lynching Tom Robinson?”

We read over ch. 15 in class.

HW: rd. ch. 16


Juniors

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We worked on creating a thematic statement.

We went to the library to work on the project.

HW: rd ch. 15-16

October 26-27

Freshman

October 26

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We completed the Idioms work.

Students had their rough drafts checked.

We discussed the study guide.

HW: rd. ch. 14


October 27

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Students wrote a 3/4 page journal: “Why does Atticus want to defend Tom Robinson? What at the end will happen to/for the children? In what way will the children’s innocence be lost?”

We discussed issues around being a lady. Students compared and contrasted modern expectations for women vs. those from a hundred years ago.

HW: rd. ch 15



Juniors

October 26.

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Listen to Robert Johnson's music and explore myths around him.

Complete Study guide for chapters 7-11.

Students worked on the video project.

HW: rd. ch. 12


October 27

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Students took a quiz on the newly emerging black consciousness.

Go to library on Monday and Tuesday

We listed thematic issues: work on developing a thematic statement.

Students completed a double entry journal.

HW: rd. ch. 13-14

October 23

Freshman

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Students wrote a 3/4 page journal: “Cite three instances in which Atticus demonstrates himself to be a good father. Be sure to use quotes.”

Student prewriting was checked.

We went over the study guide with students.

Students exchanged books and answered one another’s questions.

HW: rd. ch. 8




Juniors

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Students worked on the project: began story boards.

Students completed study guide chapters 4-7.

We read chapter 7 in class.

HW: finish reading and work on project.

October 19

Freshman

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Students worked on their annotations and then answered some of their own questions concerning chapters 4 and 5.

Students worked on the essay in class.

HW: 6 and 7


Juniors

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We discussed chapter 5 in class.

We worked on the video project and students received a handout.

We began reading chapter 6 in class.

HW: rd. ch. 6

October 18

Freshman

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Go over the study guide and collect it. Distribute the next vocabulary list. Complete this in class.

Students received a handout concerning the project.

Students received a prompt for the next essay.

HW: rd. ch. 4 and 5

Juniors

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We reviewed the NEBC.

Students were introduced to the video project and they chose groups.

We went over study guides.

HW: rd. ch. 5

October 17

Freshman

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

We developed questions concerning the text.

We went over chapter 2 study guide

We drew a map of the children’s neighborhood.

HW: rd. ch. 3


Juniors

Please write a one page journal entry to makeup for today’s Daily Language.

Reviewed newly emerging Black Consciousness

We read chapter 2 in class.

We discussed the project.

HW: rd ch. 3 and 4