Short Stories Unit: "Lamb to the Slaughter"

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:

• "The Veldt," Reading Roles Debrief
• "Veldt" roles sharing
• Introduce new story: "Lamb to the Slaughter"
• Work on "Lamb to the Slaughter" reading roles

HOMEWORK

• Summer Reading - Final draft due Thursday, October 10th
• "Lamb to the Slaughter" reading role
• Vocabulary Test #2 on Wednesday!

Short Stories Unit: "The Veldt"

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26:

• Choose new reading role
• Read "The Veldt"
• Complete Reading Role
• Share if time?

HOMEWORK

• Vocabulary Test #2 - Wednesday, October 2

Short Stories Unit: "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:

• Before reading question: "What is a difficult decision you have had to make?"
• Read "Lady, or the Tiger?"
• Complete Reading Questions, share answers
• Then, work on one of the following:
• Vocabulary Book Activities 2A, 2B, and 2E
• Work for other classes

HOMEWORK

• Vocab Activities 2A, 2B, 2E

Vocab Unit 2

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

• Vocab Unit 2, Skit Groups
• 1-2 groups perform today, others on Monday
• Remaining time: work on summer reading essay

HOMEWORK

• Summer reading essay - rough draft due tonight by 11:59pm

Reading Roles for "Dangerous Game," summer reading

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:

• Reading roles debrief protocol
• Share with class
• Work on summer reading essay
• If time: watch part of Dangerous Game movie

HOMEWORK

• Summer reading essay - rough draft due Friday

Short Stories Unit: The Most Dangerous Game

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:

• Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
• Complete your Reading Role (due by next class)
• When finished your Reading Role, work on your summer reading essay

HOMEWORK:

• Complete your Reading Role for Wednesday discussion
• Summer reading essay, rough draft due on Google Classroom

VOCAB TEST!

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12:

• Go over summer reading grading criteria and "Reading Roles" 
• Vocabulary Test
• After the Test, work on summer reading essay
• When everyone completes the test, we will begin reading "The Most Dangerous Game"

Thesis-Wrap Up and Supporting Paragraphs

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:

• Complete Thesis Activity
• Notes on Supporting Paragraphs
• Student Interview Activity

HOMEWORK:

• Study for vocabulary test on Thurs/Friday

Summer Reading: MLA Format, Writing an Introduction

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5:

• Vocabulary Kahoot, Chapter 1
• Collect vocab books (grading 1A, B, D, and E)
• MLA introduction
• Formatting and Thesis Notes
• Thesis Activity
• Writing a Thesis
• By the end of class, have a clear thesis statement for your summer reading essay

HOMEWORK:

• Study for vocab test (words on Google Classroom)

Short Story Unit: The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3/4:

• QUICK WRITE: "What sorts of silly things might someone do if they were in love with someone?"
• "Have you ever acted differently, like someone other than yourself, in order to impress someone?"
• Short Story Terms:
• Characterization
• Point of View
• Theme
• Read The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant
• Complete The Bass... Reading Guide
•  (If time): Quick Vocab Kahoot
• Work on Vocabulary Activities (1A, 1B, 1D, 1E)

HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY/FRI:

• Complete your summer reading journal by Wednesday
• Complete your vocabulary activities (1A, 1B, 1D, 1E) by Thursday
• Next week will be our first vocab test! (9/11 or 9/12)