Monday, December 5
Introduce Transcendentalism
Discovery Channel video on Henry David Thoreau along with video quiz
Check out the book Into the Wild
Introduce Transcendentalism
Discovery Channel video on Henry David Thoreau along with video quiz
Check out the book Into the Wild
Tuesday, December 6th
Writing Fluency: What is your favorite movie? Why? (Thanks to Caitlyn Harwood for this topic!)
Transcendentalism Webquest in the Media Center: if you do not finish this in class today, it is due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday!
Writing Fluency: What is your favorite movie? Why? (Thanks to Caitlyn Harwood for this topic!)
Transcendentalism Webquest in the Media Center: if you do not finish this in class today, it is due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday!
Wednesday, December 7th
Transcendentalist video on Emerson along with modern day examples of Transcendentalism. What is your life motto? Create your motto and share it with the class. Thursday, December 8th Writing Fluency: Who in your life makes you want to keep moving forward and makes your life better? Thanks to Hailey Ruggs for this topic! Read the essay titled "Self Reliance" in the text on pages 368-372. Complete the assigned questions. |
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Friday, Dcember 9th
Complete the questionnaire: How Transcendental Are You? Write one paragraph in response to one of the questions.
Complete the questionnaire: How Transcendental Are You? Write one paragraph in response to one of the questions.
Monday, December 12th
No school, snow day! :-)
Tuesday, December 13th
Writing Fluency: If you could play a part in any television show, what show would that be? Why? Thanks to Katie Fain for this topic!
Working with a partner, read and explain ten quotes from Thoreau's Walden.
Wednesday, December 14th
Research quotes spoken by your assigned transcendentalist and select the one that you relate to most. print it, explain the meaning of the quote and why it relates to you.
Thursday, December 15th
Writing Fluency: If you could get tickets to a free concert, which one would you go to?
Read, "Thoreau Still Beckons if I Can Keep My Laptop"
Ted Talk on Transcendentalism. Select three of the questions posed and answer each.
Friday, December 16th
Research your assigned civil disobedience topic. Working alone or with a partner, prepare a seven slide power point explaining your topic. Share with me when you are finished.
Monday, December 19th
Complete power point on civil disobedience-remember to share with me when you finish!
Read the AOW "Instead of Detention, these kids get meditation." Thoroughly annotate the article and type a one page reflection of the article.
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Monday, January 9th
Complete the literary term wall walk. Be sure your defnitions are complete so that you have thorough notes for the quiz on Wednesday.
Review character power point notes for the book Into the Wild.
Read the "Author's Note" and "Chapter One" of Into the Wild.
Complete the literary term wall walk. Be sure your defnitions are complete so that you have thorough notes for the quiz on Wednesday.
Review character power point notes for the book Into the Wild.
Read the "Author's Note" and "Chapter One" of Into the Wild.
Tuesday, January 10th
Read "Chapter Two" of Into the Wild. Annswer questions for both chapters one and two. Be sure all answers are in complete sentences.
Writing Fluency: check the writing fluency schedule for today's topic.
Be sure to bring your lit term notes to class tomorrow for tomorrow's quiz!
Read "Chapter Two" of Into the Wild. Annswer questions for both chapters one and two. Be sure all answers are in complete sentences.
Writing Fluency: check the writing fluency schedule for today's topic.
Be sure to bring your lit term notes to class tomorrow for tomorrow's quiz!
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Wednesday, January 11th
Open note lit term quiz
Watch "The Alaska Experiment" video. Compare the teams featured in this episode with Chris McCandless. app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/9e143826-5a88-488c-8734-ff9031071684?hasLocalHost=false
Complete the questions that go along with this video.
Open note lit term quiz
Watch "The Alaska Experiment" video. Compare the teams featured in this episode with Chris McCandless. app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/9e143826-5a88-488c-8734-ff9031071684?hasLocalHost=false
Complete the questions that go along with this video.
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Monday, January 16th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-no school
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-no school
Tuesday, January 17th
No school due to weather conditions
No school due to weather conditions
Wednesday, January 18th
Writing Fluency make-up (answer the fluency question for Tuesday, the 17th)
Check the lit term quiz together.
Read chapter four of Into the Wild.
Complete the crossword chapter questions.
Writing Fluency make-up (answer the fluency question for Tuesday, the 17th)
Check the lit term quiz together.
Read chapter four of Into the Wild.
Complete the crossword chapter questions.
Thursday, January 19th
Writing Fluency
Read Chapter 5 silently.
Complete the Chapter 5 quiz
Prepare your writing fluency notebook to turn in tomorrow.
Didn't do well on the lit term quiz? Come after school on Monday for a retake! Bring your notes!
Writing Fluency
Read Chapter 5 silently.
Complete the Chapter 5 quiz
Prepare your writing fluency notebook to turn in tomorrow.
Didn't do well on the lit term quiz? Come after school on Monday for a retake! Bring your notes!
Friday, January 20th
End of the 3rd card marking period!
Turn in your writing fluency notebook. Be sure to select two for me to read and include your word count ledger.
Submit any missing assignments today!
Reminder: the lit term quiz retake is after school on Monday!
End of the 3rd card marking period!
Turn in your writing fluency notebook. Be sure to select two for me to read and include your word count ledger.
Submit any missing assignments today!
Reminder: the lit term quiz retake is after school on Monday!
Monday, January 23rd
Read chapter 6 together answer the assigned questions.
Don't forget! The lit term quiz retake is today after school!
Read chapter 6 together answer the assigned questions.
Don't forget! The lit term quiz retake is today after school!
Tuesday, January 24th
Book Mark Day! Like Chris McCandless, you are going to tell your life story through pictures. Rather than make a belt, you are going to make a bookmark. These will be laminated and put to use as you finish reading the book. Be thoughtful, creative, and colorful!
Book Mark Day! Like Chris McCandless, you are going to tell your life story through pictures. Rather than make a belt, you are going to make a bookmark. These will be laminated and put to use as you finish reading the book. Be thoughtful, creative, and colorful!
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Wednesday, January 25th
Begin the characterization project by finding quotes regarding Chris McCandless. Locate four things that other characters said about Chris that help to better understand Chris as a person. Explain why this quote is so significant in learning who Chris really was. Be sure to write the page number where you go the quote!
Begin the characterization project by finding quotes regarding Chris McCandless. Locate four things that other characters said about Chris that help to better understand Chris as a person. Explain why this quote is so significant in learning who Chris really was. Be sure to write the page number where you go the quote!
Thursday, January 25th
Writing Fluency: we are a bit off schedule, but today we will write the fluency for Tues., January 24th.
Continue with the characterization project. You may work alone or with one partner. Projects are due Wednesday, February 1st.
Writing Fluency: we are a bit off schedule, but today we will write the fluency for Tues., January 24th.
Continue with the characterization project. You may work alone or with one partner. Projects are due Wednesday, February 1st.
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Friday, January 27th
Writing Fluency: we will write the topic originally scheduled for Thursday, January 26th
Continue working on your characterization project. All quotes are due today! Begin to plan the layout of your poster!
Writing Fluency: we will write the topic originally scheduled for Thursday, January 26th
Continue working on your characterization project. All quotes are due today! Begin to plan the layout of your poster!
Monday, January 30th
Working in the Media Center, select your article of the week. Read and thoroughly annotate the article. Type a one page reflection of the article. Finish for homework if you don't finish in class.
Working in the Media Center, select your article of the week. Read and thoroughly annotate the article. Type a one page reflection of the article. Finish for homework if you don't finish in class.
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Tuesday, January 31st
Writing Fluency: What is something you are truly dedicated to doing? Thanks to Devin Peltier for today's topic!
Continue working on your characterization poster. Tomorrow is the last day in class to work on this!
Writing Fluency: What is something you are truly dedicated to doing? Thanks to Devin Peltier for today's topic!
Continue working on your characterization poster. Tomorrow is the last day in class to work on this!
Wednesday, February 1st
Happy February!
Finish working on your characterization poster. Be sure to finish this for homework if you don't complete it during class today!!
Happy February!
Finish working on your characterization poster. Be sure to finish this for homework if you don't complete it during class today!!
Thursday, February 2nd
Half day for parent-teacher conferences.
Writing Fluency: Write about somebody who has changed your life completely-this could be both positively or negatively. This student wishes to remain anonymous.
Begin reading chapter 8 aloud.
Half day for parent-teacher conferences.
Writing Fluency: Write about somebody who has changed your life completely-this could be both positively or negatively. This student wishes to remain anonymous.
Begin reading chapter 8 aloud.
Friday, February 3rd
Finish reading chapter 8 silently. Complete the graphic organizer describing Gene Rosellini, John Waterman, and Carl McCunn.
Quiz on chapter 8 on Monday!
Finish reading chapter 8 silently. Complete the graphic organizer describing Gene Rosellini, John Waterman, and Carl McCunn.
Quiz on chapter 8 on Monday!
Monday, February 6th
Chapter 8 quiz
Read chapter 9 aloud, answer the 3 questions that accompany this chapter.
Read chapter 10 silently, finish for homework. Complete the 8 fill in the blank questions with this chapter.
Remember! Anytime there is reading homework, expect a quiz the following day!
Chapter 8 quiz
Read chapter 9 aloud, answer the 3 questions that accompany this chapter.
Read chapter 10 silently, finish for homework. Complete the 8 fill in the blank questions with this chapter.
Remember! Anytime there is reading homework, expect a quiz the following day!
Tuesday, February 7th
Writing Fluency
Chapter 10 quiz
Read chapter 11, complete the fill in questions assigned to this chapter by the end of the hour. Turn in the handout before you leave today!
Writing Fluency
Chapter 10 quiz
Read chapter 11, complete the fill in questions assigned to this chapter by the end of the hour. Turn in the handout before you leave today!
Wednesday, February 8th
Read aloud chapter 12
Read chapter 13 for homework
Read aloud chapter 12
Read chapter 13 for homework
Thursday, February 9th
Watch the PBS documentary: "Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story."
List 10 new things you learned about Chris McCandless and the real reason he left his family.
Watch the PBS documentary: "Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story."
List 10 new things you learned about Chris McCandless and the real reason he left his family.
Friday, February 10th: Early Release Schedule
Using your list of 10 items from the Chris McCandless documentary, write a one page reflection that includes a discussion of at least 3 items you selected from the program. Next, explain how this documentary changed your perspective of Chris McCandless.
Complete the questions for chapters 12-13 which are due Tuesday!
Using your list of 10 items from the Chris McCandless documentary, write a one page reflection that includes a discussion of at least 3 items you selected from the program. Next, explain how this documentary changed your perspective of Chris McCandless.
Complete the questions for chapters 12-13 which are due Tuesday!
Monday, February 13th
Read chapter 16 aloud.
Be ready for a quiz on chapter 17 tomorrow. Preview chapter 17 tonight to see if you need to begin the reading for homework to be prepared for Tuesday's quiz.
Read chapter 16 aloud.
Be ready for a quiz on chapter 17 tomorrow. Preview chapter 17 tonight to see if you need to begin the reading for homework to be prepared for Tuesday's quiz.
Tuesday, February 14th
Read chapter 17 silently.
Review chapter 16 if needed, then take the quiz on both chapters 16 and 17.
Read chapter 17 silently.
Review chapter 16 if needed, then take the quiz on both chapters 16 and 17.
Wednesday, February 15th
Finish reading Into the Wild: chapter 18 and Epilogue.
Finish reading Into the Wild: chapter 18 and Epilogue.
Thursday, February 16th
Begin watching the Aron Ralston documentary comparing his story to Chris McCandless'.
Begin watching the Aron Ralston documentary comparing his story to Chris McCandless'.
Friday, February 17th-Monday February 20th: No school Winter Break!
Tuesday, February 21st
Writing Fluency. Don't forget your writing fluency notebook is due Thursday or Friday-your choice. Anything turned in after Friday will receive half credit!! Even if your absence is excused on Friday, it will still be at half credit since you had the opportunity to turn it in early.
Writing Fluency. Don't forget your writing fluency notebook is due Thursday or Friday-your choice. Anything turned in after Friday will receive half credit!! Even if your absence is excused on Friday, it will still be at half credit since you had the opportunity to turn it in early.
Wednesday, February 22nd
Into the Wild Chat Stations: working alone or with a partner(s), visit each of the four stations. Read the quote, and answer the questions that accompany each. Some require a group response, but others need an individual answer from each group member.
Into the Wild Chat Stations: working alone or with a partner(s), visit each of the four stations. Read the quote, and answer the questions that accompany each. Some require a group response, but others need an individual answer from each group member.
Thursday, February 23rd
Begin the movie Into the Wild
Begin the movie Into the Wild
Friday, February 24th
Continue with the movie. Begin completing your exit ticket analyzing the movie.
Continue with the movie. Begin completing your exit ticket analyzing the movie.