Language Arts
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.
*The Pearl Chapter IV Reading and Discussions (CW)
Prompts/Vocabulary Assigned and Explained 11/6. Classwork on Prompts 11/6. Due 11/7.
Chapters II & III Quiz
* In-Class Review 11/5
* Quiz (Chapters II & III) 11/6 Review 11/5. Quiz 11/6.
Please make judicious use of the time provided. All incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for the day!
*Character Charts Assigned and Explained 10/28. Students, it would help if you continued to augment your character charts on an ongoing basis.
All charts will be collected for points at the end of this unit.
You have ample time to complete all your assigned work in class. Efficient & judicious use of class time will result in little to no homework. Make me proud!
* Monthly Grammar Review 11/4. Standards Assigned 11/5 Due 12/4
* Vocabulary (Classwork). Please save all assigned & graded vocabulary exercises- thank you!
Writing Focus: The Narrative Essay
Focus: The Folktale
The next couple of weeks will be spent revisiting concepts learned this year & refreshing our understanding of the basic elements of a good narrative. Students, you will develop your writing in stages. Please do remember that all incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day!
Ground Work/Writing Workshop
Class Work Schedule 11/5-11/8
Classwork :
Prewriting: Design, Purpose & Audience 11/5. Due 11/6
Brainstorming Activity/ Plotline Diagram 11/6. Due 11/7
Prewriting: Design, Purpose & Audience 11/8. Checked off 11/11
Rough Draft (Classwork).11/11-11/12 Ready for Edits): 10/14
Peer Edits 11/14. Final Copies (Two) 11/15
Monthly Grammar Review 11/5. Standards Assigned 11/5 Due 12/5
History
Unit: Africa
All work & Due dates are posted on GC
Study Guide Assigned 11/4.
Quiz 11/7
Polite Reminders:
Extra Credit Assigned for Semester II 10/30. Due 12/8 Please do come to me with all original project ideas that you may want to work on- it would please me immensely to consider & contemplate your ideas
* Book Talk (November) Assigned & Explained 11/4. Due 12/4