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Sunday, August 7, 2011

ENGLISH WEEK TWO

Monday, August 8

Classwork and Agenda:
1.ROOTS QUIZ #1
2.Review list #2
3.House Packet
4.Grammar: Nouns

Homework:
1.Create a graphic organizer for ROOTS LIST #2: auto/aut, belli, bibl, bio, capit/capt, carn, caus/caut
2.Use online textbook for reading (if needed for missed classwork)
2.House Form due Friday

Tuesday, August 9th and Wednesday, August 10th

Classwork and Agenda:
1. DO NOW JOURNAL #3 HERE
2.Read Goals and Expectations.
3.Begin Poetry Unit with overview and discussion of Essential Question: Does all communication serve a positive purpose?
4.Poetry Unit

Homework:
1.Sign up for independent reading HERE.
2.Independent reading options HERE.
3.Learning About Literature Worksheet. Find an extra copy of the worksheet HERE.

Thursday, August 11th and Friday, August 12th

Classwork and Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Big Question vocabulary sheet
2. Model Selection: The Poetic Interpretations of "The Twist" and "The Empty Dance Shoes"
3. Critical Thinking questions after reading

HOMEWORK:
1.Study roots quiz on Monday or Tuesday.
2.Begin reading Independent Reading book
3.Begin to think about topic for first poem