Unit #1: Easy Writing Mistakes - Notetaking Guide - Plagiarism
Week #1: August 25th, 2016 - August 26th, 2016
Day 1 & 2 (Thursday, August 25th - Friday, August 26th)
- Introduction to:
Teacher Information
Students
Expectations (/uploads/5/4/0/4/54048709/day_one_intro_to_class_and_kids.key)
Student Introduction to Teacher
- Take home Activity: Coat of Arms (/uploads/5/4/0/4/54048709/coat_of_arms.pages)-
Week #2: August 29th, 2016 - September 1nd, 2016
Day 3 & 4 (Monday, August 29th - Tuesday, August 30th)
Bell-work - Quote of the Week Free Write and discussion
- German Alphabet and Practice
- Grammar Lesson #1: Note-taking/Paraphrasing and Plagiarism (Paraphrasing Activity)( /uploads/5/4/0/4/54048709/note_taking_and_plagarism_.key)
- Understanding Usage/Easily Confused Words - Keynote ands Practice
Day 5 & 6 (Wednesday, August 31st - Thursday, September 1st)
HWK DUE: Understanding Usage/Easily Confused Words
Bell-work - Review of Items from Last Class
- Practice with German Alphabet #2 - Class List off
- Finish what was not Covered in Last Class from Understanding Usage/Easily Confused Words
HWK: Understanding Usage Review
Week #3: September 6th, 2016 - September 9th, 2016
Day 7 & 8 (Tuesday-September 6th and Wednesday-September 7th)
HWK DUE: Understanding Usage/Easily Confused Words - Review
Bell-work - Matching From Understanding Usage
State Standards Addressed in Unit 2:
8.RL.2 ; 8.RL.3 ; 8.RL.4 ; 8.Rl.4 ; 8.RL.5 ; 8.RL.6 ; 8.RL.7 ; 8.RL.9 ; 8.W.2 ; 8.W.3 ; 8.W.6 ; Elements of all language development standards
- SLO Pre-test
- UNIT #2 - Figurative Language
- Pre-test of Figurative Language (http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/e-reading-worksheets/online-reading-tests/online-figurative-language-practice/)
• Short Discussion What is Figurative Language
• Beginning Lesson On Figurative Language: Metaphors and Similes
• Create three Metaphors and Similes' from The Classroom
HWK: NONE
- Pre-test of Figurative Language (http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/e-reading-worksheets/online-reading-tests/online-figurative-language-practice/)
HWK DUE: NONE
Bell-work: What are both a Metaphor and a Simile: Freebees
German Lesson: Greetings and Fair-wells
UNIT #2 - Figurative Language
• Similes' and Metaphors review from last class - Video Example
• Practice #2: Metaphors and Similes: Identification in Songs
• Metaphors/Similes' in Pop culture - Video - Identification and what they mean (Prezi)
HWK: On Your Own Metaphor and Simile Song Identification Worksheet (Find song lyrics that make Similes' and Metaphors)
Week #4: September 12th, 2016 - September 16th, 2016
Day 11 & 12 (Monday, September 12th and Tuesday-September 13th)
Homework Due: Lyric Identifier
Bell-work: Rest of three minute video Identification
Short Sentence Structure Practice: Simple and Compound sentences
Begin with German Numbers 1-10 - Small Activity
Unit #2 - Figurative Language
• Introduce Figurative Language Pt2: Personification - Short matching activity
• (Practice Activity: Personify something in the room if time allows?)
HWK: NONE
Days 13 & 14 (Wednesday, September 14th and Thursday, September 15th)
HWK DUE: NONE
Bellwork: Personification/Simple Sentences Freebee
German #s Practice 15-20
Unit #2 - Figurative Language
- Review of Personification from Intro (depending on how far we got last class) (YouTube video)
- Personification Activity - Personify something in the room (Sticky note activity)
- Write a 12-15 line poem personifying an object (Google Classroom)
HWK: Write a 12 line poem personifying an object (Google Classroom)
Friday, September 16th, 2016: Homecoming Game Day
Week #5: September 19th - September 23rd, 2016
Days 16 & 17 ( Monday, September 19th and Tuesday, September 20th)
HWK DUE: Write a 12 line poem personifying an object (Google Classroom)
Bellwork: Quizziz Review of Similes-Metaphors-Personification
German #s: 11-20
Sentence WKST: Simple Subjects
Unit #2 - Figurative Language
- Introduce Idioms - How are they different from Metaphors - uses/purpose - identification and interpreting meaning (Practice #1)
HWK: NONE
Days 18 and 19 (Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday, September 22nd)
HWK DUE: NONE
Bellwork: Idioms-Simple Subjects Practice
Practice German #s: 1-20
- Using Quotation Marks Keynote and Practice
- Introduce Idiom Scripts Assignment
- Work on Idiom Script and Skits - Decide Scenario, possible materials, and script for presentation
HWK: Idiom Scripts/Skit - Gather Necessary Materials - Submit Group Members and Scenario Surrounding Skit on Google Classroom
Days 20 and 21 (Friday, September 23rd and Monday, September 26th)
HWK DUE: Idiom Scripts/Skit - Submit Group Members and Scenario Surrounding Skit on Google Classroom
Bellwork: Practice Punctuating Dialogue Activity
Work on Idiom Scripts
HWK: NONE
Week #6: Monday, September 26th - Friday, September 30th, 2016
Days 23 and 24 (Tuesday, September 27th and Wednesday, September 28th, 2016)
HWK DUE: NONE
Bellwork: Dialogue Punctuation Practice #2
Final In-Class Work Day
HWK: All Scripts and Materials are done and brought to class for presentation.
25 and 26 (Thursday, September 29th and Friday, September 30th, 2016)
HWK DUE: All Scripts and Materials are done and brought to class for presentation.
Presentation of Idiom Scripts Day
HWK: NONE
WEEK #7: Monday, October 3rd - Friday, October 7th, 2016
Days 27 and 28 (Monday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 4th, 2016)
HWK DUE: None
Bellwork: Sentence Practice
Jigsaw Activity with Figurative Language (Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole, and Symbolism)
HWK: None
Days 29 and 30 (Wednesday, October 5th and Thursday, October 6th, 2016)
HWK DUE: None
Bellwork: Figurative Language Story Finder
Figurative Language Jeopardy-Trashetball Review
HWK Study for Figurative Language Quiz - Edit Punctuated Dialogue Script (correct mistakes)
Days 31 and 32 (Friday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 11th, 2016)
HWK DUE: None
Bellwork: Final Study Period before Quiz
Figurative Language Quiz/Test
Hand back Idiom Dialogue from Punctuation Corrections (Due one week after redistribution)
WEEK #8: Monday, October 10th - Friday, October 14th, 2016
Monday, October 10th, 2016 = NO SCHOOL (Columbus - Native American Day)
Days 33 and 34 (Wednesday, October 12th and Thursday, October 13th, 2016)
HWK DUE: None
Bellwork: Sentence Structure Worksheet #4 - Simple Predicate pt2/Verb Phrases
German: #'s 20 - 100 (Quick Practice)
Punctuating Dialogue Practice #1 - Dialogue Rules Handout
UNIT #3 - COMIC BOOK UNIT - Developing Traits of a Narrative and Characters
Elements of a Story (Notes)
Worktime to Complete Brainstorming Activities and Elements of Story Outline
HWK: Dialogue Punctuating Practice #1 - Sentence Structure #4
Days 35 and 36 (Friday, October 14th and Monday, October 17th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Dialogue Punctuating Practice #1 - Sentence Structure #4
Bellwork: German Math (Numbers Practice)
Present Comic Book Requirements and Rules for Project
Library Exploration Time - Gather Ideas of elements for own stories (20-25 Minutes)
Worktime on Elements of Story
HWK: Elements of Story Outline
WEEK #9: Monday, October 17th - Friday, October 21st, 2016
Days 37 and 38 (Tuesday, October 18th and Wednesday, October 19th, 2016) (Extra Credit - DE #s 20-100: ENDS - October 28th)
HWK DUE: Google Classroom question answers - Story Maps for Graphic Novel Outline
Bellwork: Sentence Structure #5 (final WKST before short quiz right before END OF QUARTER)
Developing Character - What makes good characters in a Narrative - Top 15
Class Character Profile - Begin Working on Character Profile
HWK: Backside of Sentence Structure #5 - Character profiles = Three most important characters (main and supporting characters - 6 focus items)
Days 39 and 40 (Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st, 2016)
HWK DUE: Backside of Sentence Structure #5- Character profiles = Three most important characters (main and supporting characters - 6 focus items)
Extended Bellwork: Use your Story Map outlines to Create the back Synapsis (summary) of your Graphic Novel
Discussion over Graphic Novel Format and How it should be put together.
Introduction Techniques and Identification Practice
Begin Writing Intorduction of Narrative
HWK: Rough Draft of Graphic Novel Introduction - Rough Draft of Back-Cover Synapsis
WEEK #10: Monday, October 24th - Friday, October 28th, 2016
Days 41 and 42 (Monday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 25th, 2016)
HWK DUE:Rough Draft of Graphic Novel Introduction - Rough Draft of Back-Cover Synapsis
Bellwork: Video Introduction ID Practice
Dialogue Punctuation Practice #1 Correction and Dialogue Practice #2
Discussion over Graphic Novel Format and How it should be put together.
Begin Gathering/Creating Visuals from Intro?
Review Rising Action and begin working toward Climax
HWK: Visuals of Introduction Created and Rough Draft of Rising Action into Climax (3-5 well developed Paragraphs)
Days 43 and 44 (Wednesday, October 26th and Thursday, October 27th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Visuals of Introduction Created and Rough Draft of Rising Action into Climax (3-5 well developed Paragraphs) - Should have Rough Draft of three main pieces talked about so far together
Last minute Study Period for Sentence Structure Quiz #1
Sentence Structure Quiz #1
Discuss Conclusion to End
Work time on 2 pages of Illustration and Images
HWK: COMPLETED Rough Draft of Narrative - Should be close to done with Illustrations
Days 45 and 46 (Friday, October 28th and Monday, October 31st, 2016)
HWK DUE: COMPLETED Rough Draft of Narrative
Bellwork: Sentence Structure #7 Worktime and corrections to front
Peer Editing Sheet with two partners on Narrative
Narrative Corrections
HWK: Final ProductNarrative for Graphic Novel - Sentence Structure #7
Week #11: Monday, October 31st - Friday, November 4th, 2016
Days 47 and 48 (Tuesday, November 1st and Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016)
HWK DUE: Final ProductNarrative for Graphic Novel - Sentence Structure #7
In an Orderly Fashion - Print Synapsis and Final Narrative Portion
Begin Piecing together Booklet for Graphic Novel
Rest of Class to work toward completion of Grahpic Novel
HWK: Final Product of Graphic Novel
Days 49 and 50 (Thursday, November 3rd and Friday, November 4th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Final Product of Graphic Novel
Begin Writing an Autobiographical Incident
Standards Addressed:
8.W.3 - Write narrative to develop real or imagined experience or events using effective technique, description, and well-structured sequence.
8.W.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing
Bellwork: Brainstorm meaningful events and/or people that have influenced your life (EX: a time when you threw or received a lifeline, something made you feel like or respected, or period of time when life changed drastically for you.) - Create List in your Notebook
Select your topic for this Autobiographical Incident - select one and write a two sentence summary - mention both person that helped and way in which they did
Free-writing time on incident you have chosen (15-20 minutes)
Tone and Connotation Notes and Activity
Begin Working on Gathering Details Chart
HWK: Complete Gathering Details Chart for next class period- Answer question on Google Classroom about Incident
Week #12 November 7th - November 11th, 2016
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 2016 - FALL CONFERENCES
Days 51 and 52 (Monday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 8th, 2016
HWK DUE: Complete Gathering Details Chart - Answer question on Google Classroom about Incident
Bellwork: Tone and Mood Reading Activity and Review
(IF TIME ALLOWS = the German verb "Heissen")(German EC)
Discuss Connotation and Denotation
Go Through what should be in the Introduction and Transition Words
Begin Drafting Introduction - Copy must be submitted next class
HWK: Copy of Introduction Submitted to Google Classroom
Days 53 and 54 (Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th, 2016
HWK DUE: Copy of Introduction Submitted to Google Classroom
Bellwork: Tone-Mood-Connotation-Denotation from Intro Keynote
German Verb: Heissen (to be called) with Practice
Peer Edit of Introductions
Body Paragraphs and Sensory Details
Begin Writing Middle Portion of Autobiographical Incident
HWK: Copy of Auto Incident that includes both Edited Introduction and 3 Body Paragraphs
Friday, November 11th, 2016 = Veterans Day = No School
Week #13: Monday, November 14th - Friday, November 18th, 2016
Days 55 and 56 (Monday, November 14th and Tuesday, November 15th, 2016)
HWK DUE:Copy of Auto Incident that includes both Edited Introduction and 3 Body Paragraphs
Bellwork: Transitions Practice - Common Mistakes with Transitions
Practice German "Heissen" (to be called) for Extra Credit German
Quick Discussion of Sensory Details
Peer Edit all 3 Body Paragraphs of Autobiographical Incident - Make Changes that are suggested by Partner
Discuss conclusion of Autobiographical Incident
Begin Writing Conclusion of Autobiographical Incident
HWK: Completed Rough Draft of Autobiographical Incident (Edited Introduction - 3 Body Paragraphs - Conclusion)
Days 57 and 58 (Wednesday, November 16th and Thursday, November 17th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Completed Rough Draft of Autobiographical Incident (Edited Introduction - 3 Body Paragraphs - Conclusion)
Bellwork: Different Types of Sentences Practice (Sentence Structure #8) - Lit Terms Practice
EDITING DAY:
STEP #1: Peer Edit Conclusions Only (7-12 minutes) - Partner #1
STEP #2: Peer Edit Autobiographical Incident Rough Draft as a whole (15-20 minutes) - Partner #2
Following Both Peer Edits Students will Return to their desk and begin working toward their Final Autobiographical Incident Essay
HWK: Final Autobiographical Incident Essay - Sentence Structure #8
Days 59 and 60 (Friday, November 18th and Monday, November 21st, 2016)
HWK DUE: Final Autobiographical Incident Essay
Bellwork: Use TONE/MOOD/POSITIVE-NEGATIVE CONNOTATION/TRANSITIONS/SENSORY to place 20 new or interesting words into your Final Autobiographical Incident Essay (These words will be placed in BOLD and will be worth credit toward the Final Grade) - Submit to Google Classroom
Quarterly Assessment #1
Sentence Structure #9
Make any Final Edits to Final Autobiographical Incident Essay - Due at end of class!!
HWK: NONE
WEEK #14: Monday, November 21st - Friday, November 25th, 2016
Days 61 and 62 (Tuesday, November 22nd and Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016)
HWK DUE: NONE
Sentence Structure #2 and Literary Terms Quiz
Week #15: Monday, November 28th - Friday, December 2nd, 2016
Days 63 and 64 (Monday, November 28th and Tuesday, November 29th, 2016)
HWK DUE: NONE
Bellwork: Lit Terms Quiz Review Assignment #1
Begin UNIT #4: Compare and Contrast - Folktales
Standards Addressed in UNIT:
What Are Folktales? - Google Classroom Question (Online Exploration)
Preview of Authors
Marker Activity
Read First Folktale: "The Wise Old Woman" by Yoshiko Uchida
HWK: Have first Folktale Read for Next Class with annotated notes
Days 65 and 66 (Wednesday, November 30th and Thursday, December 1st, 2016)
HWK DUE: Have first Folktale Read for Next Class with annotated notes - Lit Terms Review
Bellwork: Questions about "The Wise Old Woman" - 10 Points toward Grade!!!
Practice Quizzes for Types of Sentences
https://www.quia.com/quiz/106467.html?AP_rand=549921423
https://www.quia.com/pop/35934.html
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/enter-title21324
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/clubhouse/index_pre.html
Author Introduction: Leo Tolstoy
Read the Folktale "The Old Grandfather"
HWK: Read and Annotate "The Old Grandfather" by Leo Tolstoy
Days 67 and 68 (Friday, December 2nd and Monday, December 5th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Read and Annotate "The Old Grandfather" by Leo Tolstoy
Bellwork: Questions about "The Old Grandfather" by Leo Tolstoy
Class Study Guide for Literary Terms and 4 Types of Sentences Test
Began watch presentation on Universal Theme
HWK:None
Week #16: Monday, December 5th - Friday, December 9th, 2016
Days 69 and 70 (Tuesday, December 6th and Wednesday December 7th, 2016
HWK DUE: NONE
Bellwork: Fianl Study Period for Literary Terms and 4 Types of Sentences Test
Literary Terms and 4 Types of Sentences Test
HWK: None
Days 71 and 72 (Thursday, December 8th and Friday, December 9th, 2016)
HWK DUE: None
Bellwork: Sentence Structure #11 - Go Over First Portion
Finish Presentation on Universal Theme
In-Class Writing: Journal about a time you have experience the impact of a Universal Theme on your life.
Introduce Requirements of Compare and Contrats Essay for Folktales
10-15 Minutes to ReRead both Folktales
Handout and begin filling out Graphic Organizaer
HWK: Graphic Orgainzer and Introduction Paragraph for Compare and Contrats Essay: Folktales
Week #17: Monday, December 12th - Friday, December 16th, 2016
Days 73 and 74 (Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Sentence Structure #10 - Folktale Graphic Organizer - Introduction Paragraph (Copy - Google Classroom)
Bellwork: Splitting Clauses Actvity Practice Actvities (Google Classroom)
Check Graphic Organizers
Talk about Middle Protion of Essay
Peer Edit Intorductions
Begin Writing Middle Protion of Essay
HWK: Editied Introduction and 2 of 3 Body Paragraphs
Days 75 and 76 (Wednesday, December 14th and Thursday, December 15th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Editied Introduction and 2 of 3 Body Paragraphs
Bellwork: Sentence Structure #11
Peer Edit 2 Middle Paragraphs - keep in mind quotes from story that will help ideas
Talk about Conclusion
Worktime on 3rd Body Prargraphs and Conclusion
HWK: Edited Introduction/2 Body Prargraphs - 3rd Body Prargraph and Conlcusion Rough Draft - Sentence Structure #11
Days 76 and 77 (Friday, December 16th and Monday, December 19th, 2016)
HWK DUE: Total Rough Draft of Folktale Comparison Essay - Sentence Structure #11
Bellwork: Sentence Strcture #12 - In Class Pratice
Peer Edit Total Rough Draft
Talk about Adding Quotes and Citing Sources
Add 1 Quote to each Prargraph and do any Final Edits to Essay
HWK Due at End Of Class: Final Compare and Contrast Essay: Folktales/Universal Theme
Week #18: Monday, December 19th - Wednesday, December 21st, 2016
Days 78 and 79 (Tuesday, December 20th and Wednesday, December 21st, 2016)
Genius Day Projects
December 21st - Start of Christmas Break
Monday, February 20th - Friday, February 24th, 2016
Tuesday - Wednesday (February 21st(WHITE) and 22nd(BLUE), 2017)
Journal #10
German Nouns - Conjugation Table (German Regular Verbs) - "Haben" Song
Essays: Types of sentences in an essay - Topic Sentence (http://www.victoria.ac.nz/llc/llc_resources/academic-writing/index.html)
HWK: NONE
Thursday - Friday (February 23rd(WHITE) and 24th(BLUE), 2017)
HWK DUE: NONE
Journal #11
GermanConjugation Table #1
Review WKST Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence ID Practice
Notes on Difference between Topic and Thesis Statements
HWK: None
Monday, February 27th - Friday, March 3rd 2016
Monday - Tuesday (February 27th and 28th, 2016
HWK DUE: None
Journal #12
German Conjugation Table #2
Fact versus Opinion - Practice
Thesis Statements - Notes - Worksheet Practice
Go over Thesis Statement WKSTs'
Building Paragraphs Activities (possibly move into next class)
HWK: NONE
Wednesday - Thursday (March 1st and March 2nd, 2017)
HWK DUE: NONE
Journal #13
German Conjugation Table #3
Building Paragraphs Activities (From last class)/Review Building Paragraphs
Graphic Organizer for Persuasive Writing Prompt #1 - 3
Begin Drafting Introduction with Thesis Statement
HWK: Rough Draft on Introduction to Prompt #1-3 with Thesis Statements - With Graphic Organizers (if not finished in class)
Friday - Monday (March 3rd and March 6th, 2017)
HWK DUE: Rough Draft on Introduction to Prompt #1-3 with Thesis Statements
Journal #14
German Conjugation #4
Peer editing of Practice Introductions (select 1 to use for practice essay)
Begin Drafting practice Body paragraphs - if done early have someone else that must be done to look over and do some editing
HWK: Three body Paragraphs of Practice Essay
Monday, March 6th - Friday, March 10th, 2017
Tuesday - Wednesday (March 7th and March 8th, 2017)
HWK DUE: All Introductions and Organizers MUST BE FINISHED
Journal #15 - Turn in LA Journals
German Pronunciation Practice - "Sein" Song
Peer Editing of all Three Introductions
Review topic Sentences and Provide Example
Beging Drafting Threes Paragraphs (using the Best of your three practice Introductions)
HWK: Revised intro and Three body Paragraphs of Practice Essay - for BLUE DAYS (WHITE DAYS may have adjusted Schedule)
Thursday - Monday (March 9th and March 13th, 2017
HWK DUE: (WHITE): Edited Intros - Best one Selected / (BLUE): Edited Intros - Peer Editing Sheets - Three Body Paragraphs for best Intro
LUKES HIGH SCHOOL EXPLANATION
Journal #15(BLUE) / #16 (WHITE)
GERMAN: Conjugation WKST #5
Review Topic Sentence - Practice
Using best Intro - Write Three Body Paragraphs - will Peer Edit These Next Class
HWK: Three Body Paragraphs for Best Introduction
Friday, March 10th, 2017 = NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 13th - Friday, March 17th, 2017
Tuesday - Wednesday (March 14th and 15th, 2017)
HWK DUE: Three Body Paragraphs for Best Introduction
Journal - Use this day to get classes even
German Conjugation #6
Peer Edit of Body Paragraphs
Talk about Conclusions - Restatement of Thesis
Draft Conclusions
HWK: Rough Draft of Conclusions
Thursday - Monday (March 16th and 20th, 2017) - END OF THIRD QUARTER
HWK DUE: Rough Draft of Conclusions
Journal #17
German Conjugation Review - Quiz Next Class
Peer Edit Conclusion as well as Entire Essay as a whole - Turn in when finished
HWK: None
March 17th, 2017 - NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 20th - Friday, March 24th, 2017
(Monday and Tuesday Schedule changed due to High School Information from Ms. Lupkes)
Monday and Tuesday (March 20th and March 21st, 2017
HWK DUE: NONE - Only if not caught up with rest of class
Journal #17
German Conjugation #6 - Practice or Beginning
Peer Edit of Body Paragraphs
Talk about Conclusions - Restatement of Thesis
Draft Conclusions
HWK: Rough Draft of Conclusions
Wednesday and Thursday (March 22rd and 23rd, 2017)
HWK DUE: Rough Draft of Conclusions
Journal #18
German Conjugation Review - Quiz Next Class
Peer Edit Conclusion as well as Entire Essay as a whole - Should have time to make final Edits - Turn in when finished
HWK: None
Friday and Monday (March 24th and March 27th, 2017)
HWK DUE: None
German Conjugations Quiz
Day #1 of Writing Workshop on own Essay = Students will begin writing a similar style essay of their own choosing using the information of Thesis and Topic Sentences, Building Paragraphs, Conclusions, and Logical Arguments - They will be given 2 to 3 class periods to finish and turn in an essay
We will also be reviewing These Items and Taking a quiz on them the Final Day of the Workshop