Agenda/Homework 5/5-5/9

Language Arts

Unit: Research Paper (Classwork)

Focus: How to Write an Outline

*Presented and Explained 5/6. Due 5/12.

Break-up on GC

Focus: Justice Served

Students, we will critically analyze & appreciate the readings presented, explained, and assigned in class.

Project Assigned & Explained 5/6.

• Partner notes checked off 5/9

• Colloquiums 5/9

• Work on Lesson Plan & Quiz 5/12-5/13

• Work on Poster 5/14-5/16. Presentations begin 5/21

Semester II Final 5/19

All work on this unit will be completed in class. You may polish your responses at home.

Vocabulary Focus: Eponyms & Toponyms.

Presented 5/5. Quiz 5/15

History

Unit: The Age of Science and Exploration

Students, herein you will:

-learn about the motivations that led to the Age of Exploration and the important European voyages of that period

-learn to identify and explain the impact of the Age of Exploration- including the exchange of goods and ideas- on people in various parts of the world.

• Classwork on GC. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as the homework for the day!

Section 3.1 due 5/5

Section 3.2 due 5/6

Section 3.4 due 5/7

Students, most work on this project needs to be completed in class. You may, however, spend time at home polishing classwork.

* Age of Exploration DBQ assigned 5/8. Due 5/12 (Classwork)

* In Class Review 5/13

* Unit Quiz 5/14

Polite Reminders:

* End of Year Cumulative Final Study Guide Assigned 5/19.

• Study Guide due 5/5

* Age of Exploration Study Guide due 5/12

Agenda/Homework 4/14-4/18

Language Arts

Unit: Shakespearean Sonnets:

Break-up on GC

Classwork 4/14-4/17. Students, you were rewarded ample time to work on this unit in class.

Packet due 4/18 at the beginning of class.

Recitations begin 4/28

This is predominantly an in-class assignment. You will be allotted two class periods to consider, process & then work on the assigned prompts. Know that you will need to spend fifteen to twenty minutes at home perfecting your classwork:)

Focus: Reading Comprehension & Grammar Standards Review (Classwork)

Review for upcoming Semester II Final 5/19

Writing Unit: Persuasive Appeal

All work will be presented and assigned in class 4/15-4/18. This is an in-class assignment.

* Grammar (C.W.)

* Reading Analysis (C.W.)

History

Unit: The Renaissance

Study Guide Assigned 4/4. Due 4/15

In Class Review 4/15

Test 4/16

Unit: The Age of Science and Exploration

Students, herein you will:

-learn about the motivations that led to the Age of Exploration and the important European voyages of that period

-learn to identify and explain the impact of the Age of Exploration- including the exchange of goods and ideas- on people in various parts of the world.

In-class reading & Discussions begin 4/17.

Section 2.1 due 4/18 @ the beginning of class

Section 2.2 due 4/23 @ the beginnning of class.

Section 2.5 due 4/24 @ the beginning of class.

Section 3.1 due 4/25 @ the beginning of class.

Section 3.2 due 4/29 @ the beginning of class.

Section 3.4 due 4/30 @ the beginning of class.

Upcoming

Unit Test/Project. The choice is yours!
* Study Guide Assigned 4/28
* Test/Project due 5/1

Students, most all work on this project needs to be completed in class. You may, however, spend time at home polishing classwork.

Polite Reminders:

Sonnet Recitations begin 4/22

Agenda/Homework 3/24-3/28

Language Arts

Novella: “The Outsiders”

Reading Comprehension & Analysis (Classwork)

Review/Study Guide Assigned 3/24. Due 3/26. Please know you must spend 15-20 minutes at home completing the assignment.

The Outsiders Chapters Eleven & Twelve

* Reading & Discussions 3/24

* Work on Prompts/Packet Cover Assigned & Explained 3/24-3/25

* Packet due 3/26.

* Review 3/26

The Outsiders Final Study Guide assigned 3/24.

The Outsiders Final 3/27

The Outsiders Final Project I Presented 3/28. You have two class periods to work on the said project. Due 3/31

Character Charts due 3/28

* Polite Reminder: Do continue to augment assigned Character Charts

Writing Focus: The Argumentative Essay

The next few weeks will be spent drafting, editing/ revising your essay. Most writing will be done in class. Staying on task & making judicious use of class time = no homework:). Failing to do so, will require you to complete all assigned classwork at home.

Working on Rough Draft 3/24-3/25

Edits 3/26

Final Copies 3/27

Also, know that you are allotted ample time to complete assigned work in class; incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day- thank you!

History

Medieval Europe

* Final Project Assigned and Explained 3/19.

* Presentations 3/25

Unit: Renaissance

Herein, you will:

- learn how the locations & key cities may have affected the spread of goods & ideas across Europe

- understand the elements of classical, medieval, and Renaissance art

- explain the importance of the growth of towns, the rise of the money economy, and the development of independent city-states

- explore how humanism encouraged a new way of thinking that affected many aspects of the daily lives of people

Focus: An Introduction to the Renaissance

* Reading & Discussions (Classwork)

* Work Assigned & Explained 3/26

-Know that all assigned work is posted on G. Classroom:)

Unit: Renaissance and Renaissance Greats

Focus: The Leading Figures of the Renaissance

-Know that all assigned work is posted on G. Classroom:)

Focus: Cumulative Project (Cross-Curricular)

* Project I Presented & Explained 4/3. Due 4/4 at the end of class.

* Project II Presented & Explained 4/4. Due 4/6 at the beginning of class.

Focus: Unit Test

* Work on Study Guide Assigned/In Class Review 4/3.

*  Unit Review 4/6.

* Unit Test 4/7.

Polite Reminders

Book Check 3/24

Agenda/Homework 3/17-3/21

Language Arts

Writing Focus: The Argumentative Essay

The next few weeks will be spent drafting, editing/ revising your essay. Most writing will be done in class. Staying on task & making judicious use of class time = no homework:). Failing to do so, will require you to complete all assigned classwork at home.

Break-up on GC

Reading Focus: Novella - “The Outsiders”

The Outsiders Chapter Eight

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained

The Outsiders Quiz V-VIII

The Outsiders Chapter Nine

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained

The Outsiders Chapter Ten

* Reading & Discussion. Prompts Assigned & Explained

Please know that all work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day- thank you.

Easily Confused Words Q-Z Test 3/20

Polite Reminder: Continue to augment assigned Character Charts

History

Unit: Medieval Europe

Students, herein you will:

• Understand the cause & course of the religious Crusades & their effects on Christian, Muslim & Jewish populations in Europe

• Learn about the far-reaching effects of the Bubonic Plague & the impact it had on the population of Europe & Feudalism.

• * Section 2.5-2.6 Assigned and Explained 3/17. Due 3/17 at 8 PM.

  * Section 2.7 Presented and Explained 3/18. Due 3/18 at 7 PM.

  * Feudalism Final Project Assigned and Explained 3/19. Due 3/24.

Agenda/Homework 3/10-3/13

Language Arts

Novella: “The Outsiders”

Reading & Discussions (C.W.)

All work is posted on GC and the Whiteboard.

* Chapters I-IV Quiz Assigned 3/6. Quiz 3/11

* Character Charts Presented 3/4. It would be in your best interests if you augmented these regularly.

Please know that all work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be considered as homework for that day- thank you! Do augment your Character Charts regularly- thank you.

Focus: Critical Analysis & Appreciation.

Reading & Discussions (C.W.)

ECW List IV (M-P) Quiz 3/13

All work is posted on GC and the Whiteboard.

Book Talk

- As promised, you will be rewarded with class time to refine & polish work on your book project:).

Moved to 3/17- You are welcome!

History

Unit: Medieval Europe

Students, herein you will:

• Understand the cause & course of the religious Crusades & their effects on Christian, Muslim & Jewish populations in Europe

• Learn about the far-reaching effects of the Bubonic Plague & the impact it had on the population of Europe & Feudalism.

  * Section 2.1 Assigned and Explained 3/11. Due 3/11 at 7 PM. 
  * Section 2.2-2.3 Assigned and Explained 3/12. Due 3/12 at 7 PM

  * Section 2.4 Assigned and Explained 3/13. Due 3/13 at 8 PM. 
  * Section 2.5-2.6 Assigned and Explained 3/17. Due 3/17at 8 PM.

* Section 2.7 Presented and Explained 3/18. Due 3/18 at 7 PM

* Feudalism Study Guide assigned 3/18. Due 3/19.

* Feudalism Test 3/20.

Agenda/Homework 3/3-3/7

Language Arts

Novella: “The Outsiders”

Students, we will begin by meeting Ms. Hinton. This will provide us with some information about the setting. We will then commence reading this fascinating tale that teaches us important life lessons & throws light on the socio-cultural milieu of the time this story was written.

Hinton Timeline Presented & Assigned 3/3. Most work on this assignment needs to be completed in class. You will have a class period to work on your timeline. Use class time judiciously!

Timeline due 3/5

The Outsiders:

Reading & discussions (Classwork)

Work posted on GC & the Whiteboard

Unit: Debates

Focus: Research/Argumentative techniques

Procedures/ Protocols & terms Presented 2/24

Quiz on Terms 2/26.

Research Notecards: Style & layout Presented 2/24

Classwork on Research 2/25-2/26. Spend 20-25 minutes augmenting class work.

Research checked off 2/27

Work on Notecards 2/27-2/28. Spend 20-25 minutes augmenting class work.

Notecards due 3/3 at the beginning of class (Classwork)

Writing Constructive Speeches 3/3-3/4 (Classwork). Typed copy due 3/5.

Polishing Speeches 3/6

Group Colloquims 3/7. Debates begin 3/10

“The Powers That Be” Standards Comprehension Quiz 3/3

History

Unit: Medieval Europe

Students, herein you will:

-Understand the many political & cultural changes that Europe underwent after the fall of Rome.

-Learn about Charlemagne.

-Understand the structure of the Feudal Society & the Manor System

-Understand & learn about the role of the Catholic Church & its struggle for Power

All work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for the day!

DBQ Presented 2/27

Work on DBQ 2/27-3/4.

DBQ Due 3/5 @ the beginning of class.

Study Guide Presented 3/5

*Chapter XI Section I Quiz 3/7

• Polite Reminders:

• Book Talk due 3/12

Agenda/Homework 2/24-2/28

Language Arts

Unit: Debates

Focus: Research/Argumentative techniques

Procedures/ Protocols & terms Presented 2/24

Quiz on Terms 2/26.

Research Notecards: Style & layout Presented 2/24

Classwork on Research 2/25-2/26. Spend 20-25 minutes augmenting class work.

Research checked off 2/27

Work on Notecards 2/27-2/28. Spend 20-25 minutes augmenting class work.

Notecards due 3/3 at the beginning of class (Classwork)

Writing Constructive Speeches 3/3-3/4 (Classwork). Typed copy due 3/5.

Group Colloquims 3/5. Debates begin 3/6

“The Powers Tha Be” Standards Comprehension Quiz 3/3

• Study Guide Due 2/27.

Grammar Review (C.W.)

Reading Comprehension (C.W.)

ECW List IV Assigned 2/24. Quiz 2/28

Unit: Medieval Europe

Students, herein you will:

-Understand the many political & cultural changes that Europe underwent after the fall of Rome.

-Learn about Charlemagne.

-Understand the structure of the Feudal Society & the Manor System

-Understand & learn about the role of the Catholic Church & its struggle for Power

All work will be started in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for the day!

* Sections 1.1-1.6 Presented and Explained 2/24. Breakdown on GC.

* Section 2.1-2.3 Presented & Explained 2/26. Breakdown on GC.

Polite Reminders:

• Work on your Book Talk

Agenda/Homework 2/18-2/21

Language Arts

Focus: Study Sync

Unit: “ The Powers that Be”

Reading Unit: “The Powers that Be.” Students, we will continue to analyze how narratives make us aware of detailed & personal perspectives. We will culminate with group discussions on theme, structure, mood, tone, & characterization.

Work & due dates posted on GC

Test 2/21

* ECW List II Presented 2/11. Quiz 2/18

* ECW List III Presented 2/18. Quiz 2/24

* Book Talk (Feb) Assigned & Presented 2/11. Due 3/12

* Monthly Grammar Review 2/12. Due 3/12

History

Unit: The Legacies and History of Japan

All work assigned on GC

Agenda/Homework 2/11-2/14

Language Arts

Focus: Study Sync

Unit: “ The Powers that Be”

Reading Unit: “The Powers that Be.” Students, we will continue to analyze how narratives make us aware of detailed & personal perspectives. We will culminate with group discussions on theme, structure, mood, tone, & characterization.

* Writing Analysis Assigned & Explained 2/11. Members of assigned groups need to collaborate. Remember that successful teamwork involves the earmarking & allocation of a set of interdependent assignments that are attempted to the best of one’s ability!

Focus: Revisiting RTL. All work on this assignment will be completed in class!

* ECW List II Presented 2/11. Quiz 2/18

* Book Talk (Feb) Assigned & Presented 2/12. Due 3/12

* Monthly Grammar Review 2/12. Due 3/12

History

Unit: Heian-Kyo - The Heart of Japan’s Golden Age Final Assessment

Presented & Explained 2/6. All work posted on GC

Polite Reminders:
* Book Talk (Teacher Conferences) Assigned 12/9. Due 2/10

Note: Book Talk Presentations begin 2/10. Do bring your assigned project.

Agenda/Homework 2/3-2/7

Language Arts

Unit: Analyzing Political Cartoons

Focus:  *Understanding Persuasive Appeal

* Understanding the Role of symbolism in Writing

* Political Cartoon Packet Explained & Presented 2/3. Due 2/6.

Summative Assessment: * Working on/designing a Political Cartoon 2/6-2/7. Due 2/7 @ the end of class.

Most of the work on this assignment must be completed in class. You may spend fifteen to twenty minutes at home polishing classwork.

Focus: Study Sync

Reading Unit: “The Powers that Be.” Students, we will continue to analyze how narratives make us aware of detailed & personal perspectives. We will culminate with group discussions on theme, structure, mood, tone, & characterization.

Focus: Revisiting RTL. All work on this assignment will be completed in class!

Monthly Grammar Standards due 2/10

Book Talk

* Book Talk Presented & Explained 12/9. Due 2/10.

Time permitting you may work on your book project in class- you are welcome!

History

Unit: The Legacies and History of Japan

In-Class Reading, Discussions /Work on Assigned Prompts 1/27-2/5

* Prompts & scheduled due dates posted on GC

Unit: Heian-Kyo - The Heart of Japan’s Golden Age Final Assessment

Presented & Explained 2/6. All work posted on GC

Polite Reminders:

* Monthly Grammar Review 1/10. Standards Assigned 1/10. Due 2/10
* Book Talk (Teacher Conferences) Assigned 12/9. Due 2/10