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Vocab 541 - 560
Vocab 561 - 580
12.1.1,2,3; 12.5.6
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Use vocabulary words in sentences with appropriate context clues to demonstrate understanding of words through paraphrasing. Interpretmeanings of vocabulary words bygeneratingsentences with appropriate context clues thatrelate to the meaning of words. |
Determine parts of speech of words
Group activity using words
Test
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Group activity
Vocabulary tests
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Journal writing
12.4.2-3; 12.6; 12.5.3
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Writea narrative journal entry,planninganddevisinga piece that tells a story. |
Write two journal entries of narrative quality. |
Completed journal
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Speech
12.7.6; 12.7.16
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Organize and deliver a speech thatinterpretsa written work andrelatesit to personal experience with focus on organization, volume, rate of speaking. |
Oral reading
Students will read something meaningful to them and explain its personal significance.
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Delivery of speech
Notes turned in
Rubric
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Essay - Response to literature based on independent reading of book
12.3.3; 12.4.1-6; 12.4.10-12; 12.5.2; 12.5.7
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Writea criticalanalysis of a book whichexplains , supports, and justifiesa theme, a characterization, orcomparison - contrast. |
Finish the reading of a challenging novel and write a critical analysis. |
Student essay
Rubric assessingproof of reading/organization/support of ideas/presentation
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Longman Reader Ch. 1 Reading Process
12.2
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Read andsummarizeinformational text forapplicationin reading process.
Notetaking-evaluate, interpret, and selectcritical information
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Read parts of the chapter in class. Teacher models, pair and share, students read. Practice reading techniques. |
Pair and share
Participation
Quiz using notes
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Grammatical conventions review
12.6
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Distinguishcomplete sentences from sentence fragments and run-ons |
Online grammatical exercises |
Completion of grammar exercises |
| Weeks 5-6 |
Outside reading
12.3
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Readindependently with purpose ofevaluation and critique. |
Find a library book of their choosing which offers adequate challenge and begin reading. |
Reading time application; Written book report at seven weeks. |
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Journal writing
12.4.1-3; 12.5.3
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Writea descriptive journal entry,selectingsensory words tosupportthe descriptive effect. |
Write a journal entry of descriptive quality. |
Completed journal entry. |
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Vocab 581 - 600
12.1.1-3; 12.5.6
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Interpretmeanings of vocabulary words bygeneratingsentences with appropriate context clues thatrelateto the meaning of words. |
Determine parts of speech of words.
Group activity using words
Test
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Vocabulary test
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Grammatical conventions
Diagramming for understanding of phrases and clauses
12.6
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Analyzeagreement and pronoun use andapplyconventions to writing.
Distinguishrelationship of sentence parts and structure andrevisesentences.
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Online grammatical exercises, classwork, and textbook work |
Online, class, and text exercises
Conventions Test
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DEFINITION ESSAY ASSIGNED
Longman Reader Ch. 2 "Writing Process" and Ch. 2 "Definition"
"Family Counterculture" by Ellen Goodman
12.2, 12.3
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Organize and write a definition essayselectingdetails tosupportgeneralities and using the writing process. |
The class will read the chapter together and then on their own as they take notes to help comprehend reading material.
Teacher and students read the Goodman story aloud, employing reading techniques to comprehend the model story.
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Notes
Participation
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Book report
12.3.3; 12.4.1-6; 12.4.10-12; 12.5.2; 12.5.7
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Organize and write ananalysiswhichidentifiesandevaluates theme, characterization, orcomparison-contrast. |
Finish the reading of a challenging novel and write a critical analysis. |
Rubric
Proof of reading/organization/support of ideas/presentation
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Vocabulary 601-620
12.1.1-3; 12.5.6
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Interpretmeanings of vocabulary words bygeneratingsentences with appropriate context clues thatrelateto the meaning of words. |
Determine parts of speech of words
Group activity using words
Test
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Vocabulary tests
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Combining patterns of development
Longman Reader
"Physics in Everyday Life" - Chen
"Entropy" - K.C. Cole
"The Handicap of Definition" - Raspberry
"The Cute Factor"- Natalie Angier
MLA formatting style
DEFINITION ESSAY DUE Rough draft Peer edit Finished paper
12.2, 12.3, 12.4
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Analyze models of definition essays,identifypatterns of development, anddefendanalysisby presenting findings to the class.
Analyze essay toidentify (level 4)material that must be citedand selectproper MLA formatting style,applyingproper technique to citations.
Organize and write a definition essay,applyingthe peer edit process toevaluateandcritiqueone another, andrevisepaper for submission.
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Read one model essay as a class, then read a selection in a group and present essay as a group to the class.
MLA formatting for essays.
Craft definition essay, understanding the peer edit process, and submit revised paper.
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Participation
Group presentation of story
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Vocabulary 621-640
12.1-3; 12.5.6
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Interpretmeanings of vocabulary words bygeneratingsentences with appropriate context clues thatrelateto the meaning of words. |
Determine parts of speech of words
Group activity using words
Test
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Vocabulary test
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Book report
12.3.3; 12.4.1-6; 12.4.10-12; 12.5.2; 12.5.7
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Organize and write ananalysiswhichidentifiesandevaluates theme, characterization, orcomparison-contrast. |
Finish the reading of a challenging novel and write a critical analysis. |
Rubric
Proof of reading/organization/support of ideas/presentation
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Speech
12.7
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Organize and deliver a speech thatrelatesa personal experience with focus on organization, volume, rate of speaking. |
Prepare and deliver personal experiences related to pet peeves. |
Speech delivery - rubric
Notes
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Longman Reader
Causal Analysis - Ch. 9
CA Essay assigned - Formal tone, objective third person, two sources with documentation
Documentation activities (Appendix A 607-633)
12.2, 12.4,
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Organize and write a causal analysis essay,applyingthe peer edit process toevaluateandcritiqueone another, andrevisepaper for submission.
Analyze essay toidentify (level 4)material that must be citedand selectproper MLA formatting style,applyingproper technique to citations.
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As a class, read through Ch. 9, using reading strategies.
Assign CA essay.
Work through documentation activities.
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Participation
Documentation activities
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