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