Language Arts
Unit: Debates
Focus: Research/Argumentative techniques
Procedures/ Protocols & terms Presented 2/13
Quiz on Terms 2/16.
Research Notecards: Style & layout Presented
Research/Work on Notecards 2/14-2/21.
Research checked off 2/16. Notecards due 2/22 at the beginning of class (Classwork)
Writing Constructive Speeches 2/26-2/27 (Classwork) Typed copy due 2/28.
Group Colloquims 2/28. Debates begin 2/29
Book Talk (Feb) Assigned & Presented 2/14. Due 3/14
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 2/16. 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 2/20 @ the end of class
The Outsiders:
* Chapter One Reading & Discussion 2/21-2/22
* Work on Assigned Prompts 2/23. Due 2/26
* Chapter Two Reading & Discussions 2/26.
* Classwork on Assigned Prompts 2/26. Due 2/27
* Character Charts Presented. It would be for your best 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! Your first quiz will be on Chapters I-IV. Peruse your vocabulary & character charts regularly.
History
Unit: The Legacies and History of Japan
In-Class Project Presented & Assigned 2/7.
Unit: Heian-Kyo - The Heart of Japan’s Golden Age
* Puppet Show/DBQ & Test Assigned 2/7. You may opt for either one.
Expectations and Schedule posted on GC