Mrs. Morris

November 28-December 02,2011-9th Literature-Morris/Swann

Quote of the week:

"Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results."

-Albert Einstein

EOCT word: compassion (noun) sympathy, helpfulness or mercy

Journal: "To Kill  A Mockingbird"- On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate this book so far? Good? Bad? (Explain)

THIS WEEK:

Journals/Quotes/EOCT words

"To Kill A Mockingbird"-(packets submitted for assessment) (Homework) (Chapters 7-11)

Journals returned/graded

USA Test Prep- (practice)

Grammar Packets (Homework)

*BOOK CHECK! "TO Kill  A Mockingbird" (Wal-Mart. Target, Krogers) Have the BEST deal! $6.99

Chapters ( 12-14) CLASS DISCUSSION

Literature Logs (students summarize previous chapters of text.)

*AP Guest Judges- 1st period (blue) serve as judges for AP class during debates. (Black Box)

*FILLERS-(ENGLISH TRIVIA PACKETS) given for extra credit assignments. (70 or below)

*Film:  Compare/Contrast- Students view clips of film to compare/contrast the novel/film.

(To Kill A Mockingbird)

November 14-18, 2011-Multicultural Literature- Mrs. Morris

*Quote of the week:

"The greatest imprisonment of all  and, therefore, the greatest freedom too is in your mind."

-patrice gains

SAT word of the week: incompatible (adj.) not able to live or work together

*Journal of the week: How do you think television, movies, and Internet have impacted our imaginations? (Explain)

THS WEEK:

Journals/Quotes/SAT words

*Journal Review- (students analyze/edit/annotate journals for future reference)

*TEACHING TOLERANCE  (Unit Study)

Narrative Theory (packets)

*Film Analysis- "Finding Forrester"

What is a narrative? Narrative Media? Equilibrium? Disequilibrium?

Application of Narrative Model-"Finding Forrester" (Todorov)

*SAT practice (computer lab)

*Students will submit notes, observations, charts,  that demostrate comprehension of experiences from a variety of media. 

*ESSAYS:Similarities/Differences found in various narratives.

*HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 14-18,2011-9th Literature-Mrs.Morris/Coach Swann

*Quote of the week:

"The greatest imprisonment of all and, therefore, the greatest freedom too is in your mind."

-Patrice Gains (reporter)

EOCT word of the week: incompatible (adj.) not able to live or work together

Journal: How do you think television,movies, and the Internet have impacted our imaginations? (Explain)

THIS WEEK:

Journals/EOCT words/Quotes

*9th Literature Assessments-students review scores/evaluate/make assessments/reflections

"To Kill A Mockingbird"- (oral review) (Chapters 1& 2)

READING: "To Kill A Mockingbird" (study guides)

Vocabulary Quiz- "To Kill A  Mockingbird" (activity)

Who's Who- (characters) "To Kill...

*Literature Circles- (groups of four) students collaboratively work to complete study guides while reading novel. (shared reading)

*USA Test Prep- (practice)

*Guidance 101- Computer Lab

*Questions & Answers -students create commonly asked questions from chapters of novel previously read.

JOURNAL CHECK!!! (surprise!)

*HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 07-11, 2011-Multicultural Literature-Mrs. Morris

*Quote of the week:

"Language became an obsession with me. I began to realize the meaning and the power of words."

-Malcolm X

SAT word: affable (adj.) friendly, easy to approach

Journal: "I didn't know what to do. The door was locked and I couldn't get in so I ..."

THIS WEEK:

Journals/SAT word/Quote of the week

SAT prep (practice)

Journals Returned (graded)

*Racism & Prejudice- what's the difference? (Class Discussion)

*Career Center- (Senior Portfolios)

Literature Circles-

Thank You Letters- (Mr. Cashmere) (guest speaker)

*Writing Prompts- (students submit first drafts for peer editing)

*Novel Study- (students will select novel from list)

*TUESDAY: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Workday)

November 07-11, 2011-9th Literature-Mrs.Morris

*Quote of the week:

"Language became an obsession with me. I began to realize the meaning and the power of words."

-Malcolm X

EOCT word: affable (adj.) friendly, easy to approach

Journal: "I didn't know what to do. The door was locked and I couldn't get in so I..."

THIS WEEK:

Journals/EOCT/Quotes

USA TEST prep-(practice)

Cloze Notes- "To Kill A Mockingbird" (guided notes)

 Segregation- Then and Now...  (powerpoint presentation)

Chapter 1 & 2- (Literature Circles)

*Vocabulary (Chapter 1) (QUIZ!)

Journal Check! (Surprise!)

Make-Up Exams -(Benchmark Testing)

Story Maps-"To Kill A Mockingbird"

Fact & Opinion- "To Kill A Mockingbird"

November 10-14, 2011-9th Literature-Mrs.Morris

*Quote of the week:

"Language became an obsession with me. I began to realize the meaning and the power of words."

-Malcolm X

EOCT word: affable (adj.) friendly, easy to approach

Journal: "I didn't know what to do. The door was locked and I couldn't get in so I..."

THIS WEEK:

Journals/EOCT/Quotes

USA TEST prep-(practice)

Cloze Notes- "To Kill A Mockingbird" (guided notes)

 Segregation- Then and Now...  (powerpoint presentation)

Chapter 1 & 2- (Literature Circles)

*Vocabulary (Chapter 1) (QUIZ!)

Journal Check! (Surprise!)

Make-Up Exams -(Benchmark Testing)

Story Maps-"To Kill A Mockingbird"

Fact & Opinion- "To Kill A Mockingbird"