Language Arts
Work on Assigned Book Talk: Time permitting, you may work on your assigned book project in cla
ss! Do bring your book to class
Unit: Understanding Point of View
* Project Assigned & Explained 10/7. Students peruse the given handouts. Collaborating with your group & being mindful of the due date will result in a fine project -one with little to no stress.
-Work on Project 10/7-10/17.
-Script/Backdrops/Props due 10/16. Please know that you do not need to purchase any items. Be creative with what you own!
-Reviews & Rehearsals 10/16-10/17
-Presentations 10/18. Please adhere to the timeframe provided in class- thank you!
Focus: Biography
Reading Project Presented & Explained 10/2. Due 11/2.
Students, please remember to bring your selected biography to class for approval on 9/7. It will be checked off for points.
Novella: The Pearl
We will be reading this novella in its entirety in class. Students, though the story makes for a simple read, yet, within its simplicity, is a complex tale filled with imagery, symbolism, and thematic significance.
Focus: Understanding Setting & the role it plays in plot development
*Steinbeck Timeline Assigned and Explained. This is an individual assignment. You will have some time in class. However, you may need to supplement your classwork at home. Timeline Assigned 10/2. Due 10/8
* Timeline due 10/8
* The Pearl Chapter I Reading and Discussions 10/7.
* La Paz Questions / Chapter I Prompts & Vocabulary Presented & Explained 10/7. Due 10/10
* In-Class Review 10/10. Quiz 10/14
* Character Charts Assigned and Explained 10/7. Students, you need to continue to augment your character charts on an ongoing basis. All charts will be collected for points at the end of this unit.
Vocabulary: ECW List III Presented & Explained. Quiz 10/15
Work on Assigned Book Talk: Time permitting, you may work on your assigned book project in
class! Book Check 10/9
History
Unit: Islamic Cultural Legacy
Students, herein you will:
Learn about & be able to describe Muslim contributions to world civilizations in the fields of science & technology, mathematics, medicine, the arts & recreation
Focus: The Contribution of Muslims to World Civilization
Reading/ Discussions/ Working on Assigned Prompts (Classwork)
Slide Deck II presented 10/7. Due 10/10 at the beginning of class.
Polite Reminders
Book Talk (September)
Focus: Biography
Reading Project Presented & Explained 9/26. Due 10/28.
Monthly Grammar Standards (- these are the standards you selected to review & polish)
-Monthly Grammar Review 9/24. Standards (September-October) Assigned 9/24. Due 10/28.