COURSE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

English 9

Hours:

 1 & 3

Obj:  Study action and forms of “be” verbs to recognize and utilize them in writing complete sentences.

* Collect Lesson 5 (action verbs).

* Discuss linking verbs; read in text, p. 455.

* Assign Lesson 6 (odds).

HW:  Keep reading and planning choice book project. Project is due October 30!

Obj: Study linking and auxiliary verbs to recog- nize and utilize them in writing complete sen- tences.

* Correct Lesson 6 (odds) and discuss.

* Read about auxiliary verbs in text.  Assign Lesson 7 for tomorrow.

HW: Read choice book at least 20 minutes beyond class time. Work on book project due Oct. 30.

EARLY RELEASE

Obj: Students should be able to identify linking verbs and auxiliary verbs.

* Correct Lesson 6 (odds) on linking verbs. Collect.

* Read about auxiliary verbs, p. 457, in text.

* Complete Lesson 7 (odds) on auxiliary verbs for Monday.

HW:  Finish assignment for Monday. Read 20 minutes beyond class time each day. Work on book project due Oct. 30.

No School for Students

Parent/Teacher Conferences

No School

English 10

Hours:

2, 6, & 7

Obj:  Recognize parts of speech and their purpose/function in complete sentences.

* Continue with Parts of Speech slide presenta- tion and notes.

* Distribute Parts of Speech assignment sheet.  Do the odds out of 50 items (25 points) for tomorrow.

* Eng. 10-7 paper revisions are due.

HW: Finish Parts of Speech sheet (odds).  Read Choice Book.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

Obj:  Recognize parts of speech and their purpose/function in complete sentences.

* Correct the odds from the Parts of Speech assignment.

* Complete the evens to try to raise your score if less than a B- or 80%.

* Finish early? Read your choice book and work on your project.

* Eng. 10-2 and Eng. 10-6 paper revisions are due today.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

EARLY RELEASE

Obj: Recognize parts of speech and their purpose/function in complete sentences.

* Correct the odds on the Parts of Speech sheet. Collect.

* If you got more than six (6) items wrong (or more), you may do the evens and submit to possibly achieve a higher grade.

HW: Evens redo on the Parts of Speech sheet. Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

No School for Students

Parent/Teacher Conferences

No School

English 12

Hour:

5

Obj: Introduction to the Recommendation Report.

* Distribute handout discussing prewriting suggestions/activities for the R Report.

* Determine “problems” (possible topics) students see here at MASH, in the Medford area, and/or at their workplace that need “fixing” or solutions.

* List possible topics on the board and discuss

HW: Add to the list of topics discussed in class.

Obj:  Introduction to the Recommendation Report.

* Continue with possible topics for the R Report.

* Try to come up with some possible solutions.

* Consider who could be interviewed for finding reasons for/possible solutions for topics.

* In GC, sign up for a topic.

HW: Determine the topic you wish to investigate and find solutions for. Fill out the GForm in GC for points.

EARLY RELEASE

Obj: Determine topic choice, questions to ask of those knowledgeable about the topic, and possible solutions to the problem.

* Create and share a document listing student names and topic choices.

* Begin a list of questions for possible interviewees.  Aim for at least 5-6 or more questions to ask. Be ready to share those with me on Monday, Oct. 21.

HW:  Have a preliminary set of questions completed.

No School for Students

Parent/Teacher Conferences

No School

COURSE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

English 9

Hours:

 1 & 3

Obj: Review of nouns and pronouns. Enjoy reading.

* Find three review lessons on nouns in StudySync.

* Find three review lessons on pronouns in StudySync.

* Continue to read choice book..

HW:  Keep reading and planning choice book project. Project is due October 30!

Obj: Review of nouns and pronouns.

* Finish assigned items on nouns and pronouns from yesterday.

* Use extra time for choice book reading.

HW: Read choice book at least 20 minutes beyond class time.

B Day

Obj: Begin a discussion of verbs.

* Introduce verb lesson from text.

* Assign Lesson 5 on recognizing action verbs, Lesson 6 on linking verbs, and Lesson 7 on verb phrases.

* Correct Lessons 5 and 6 in class;collect. Finish  Lesson 7 for Friday.

HW:  Finish assignment for Friday. Read 20 minutes beyond class time each day.

C Day

English 9 classes do not meet today.

HW: Keep reading choice book 20 minutes each day.

Obj: Demonstrate knowledge of verbs..

* Correct Lessons 7 verb assignment; collect.

*  Complete verb items on StudySync as a review.

* Use any additional time for reading choice book.

HW:  Continue reading choice book and keep components of book project in mind while doing so.

Project due October 30!

English 10

Hours:

2, 6, & 7

Obj:   Review of sentence parts and parts of speech.

* Pretest on parts of sentences; nouns/verbs/

complements.

* Begin a study of sentence parts, subjects/ verbs /complements, and sentence patterns.

HW: Read choice book at least 20 minutes outside of class; work on project worksheet (lavender) and doll/action figure template. Choice Book

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

Obj:  Continue review of sentence parts and parts of speech.

* Correct pretest.

* Continue with notes.

* Assignment to check understanding of sentence parts, subjects/ verbs /complements, and sentence patterns. Complete for tomorrow.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

English 10- 2 and 6 do not meet today.

Obj: Continue review of sentence parts and parts of speech.

* Correct sentence parts assignment.

Pass back “Wimp” analysis paper and discuss.

* Time provided for revisions if interested.

 * Work on collecting textual evidence to aid in completing project.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

English 10 - 7 does not meet today.

See Wednesday’s notes.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

Obj: Revise paper for extra points and/or read for pleasure and to work on choice book project.

* Time provided for revising papers and/or reading choice book.

 * Work on collecting textual evidence to aid in completing project.

* Eng. 10 - 7 paper revisions are due on Monday, Oct. 14.

* Eng. 10-2 and Eng. 10-6 paper revisions are due on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

English 12

Hour:

5

Obj: Public speaking - choice book talk/review.

* Speakers speak at random, 3-5 minutes.

* Classmates will assess too, rating speakers at the end of each day.

HW: None (unless you haven’t spoken yet).

Obj: Obj: Public speaking - choice book talk/review.

* Speakers speak at random, 3-5 minutes.

* Classmates will assess too, rating speakers at the end of each day.

HW: None (unless you haven’t spoken yet).

Obj: Public speaking - choice book talk/review.

* Speakers speak at random, 3-5 minutes.

* Classmates will assess too, rating speakers at the end of each day.

* Begin a discussion of the Recommendation Report.

HW:  Think of a possible topic for your report.

English 12 does not meet today.

HW: 

Obj: Preliminary work on the Recommendation Report.

* Article/handouts.

* Discussion of topics and how the report looks.

HW: Determine your topic for Monday.

COURSE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

English 9

Hours:

 1 & 3

Obj: Review of nouns. Enjoy reading.

* Lesson 1 on singular, plural, and collective nouns.  Bring tomorrow.

* Introduce Lesson 2 on proper/common and concrete/abstract nouns.  Complete lesson for tomorrow.

* Read choice book for 15-20 minutes.

HW:  Have noun lessons 1 and 2 ready to correct for tomorrow.

Obj: Understanding nouns. Enjoy reading.

* In class, exchange noun papers.  Correct lessons 1 and 2.  Collect.

* Use extra time for choice book reading.

HW: Read choice book at least 20 minutes beyond class time.

Obj: Review of pronouns.

* Introduce pronoun lesson from text.

* Assign Lesson 3 on personal, possessive, reflexive, and intensive pronouns.

HW:  Finish assignment for tomorrow. Read 20 minutes beyond class time.

Obj: Understanding pronouns.

* Exchange papers; correct papers in class; collect.

* Introduce lesson on iInterrogative and relative/ demonstrative and indefinite pronouns.

* Assign Lesson 4 on said pronouns.

* Any remaining time, use for reading.

HW:  Finish assignment for tomorrow. Read 20 minutes beyond class time.

Obj: Demonstrate knowledge of nouns and pronouns.

* Correct pronouns sheet; collect.

* Introduce book project for Quarter 1 - a book talk.  Distribute instruction/rubric sheet.

* Use any additional time for reading choice book.

HW:  Continue reading choice book and keep components of book project in mind while doing so

Project due October 23!

English 10

Hours:

2, 6, & 7

Obj:   Complete analysis paper.

* Work time provided for typing, printing, and submitting analysis paper.

* Use remaining time for reading choice book.

HW: Read choice book at least 20 minutes outside of class; work on project worksheet (lavender) and doll/action figure template. Choice Book

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

Obj:  Enjoy reading; complete preliminary work for book project.

* Time provided for reading choice book.  

*  Work on collecting textual evidence to aid in completing project.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

Obj: Enjoy reading; complete preliminary work for book project.

* Time provided for reading choice book.

 * Work on collecting textual evidence to aid in completing project.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

Obj: Enjoy reading; complete preliminary work for book project.

* Time provided for reading choice book.

 * Work on collecting textual evidence to aid in completing project.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

Obj: Enjoy reading; complete preliminary work for book project.

* Time provided for reading choice book.

 * Work on collecting textual evidence to aid in completing project.

HW: Keep reading choice book; work on project sheets.

Project is due Oct. 30/31.

English 12

Hour:

5

Obj: Enjoy reading for pleasure. Bring choice book each day this week.

*Time provided for choice book reading.

* Points given for bringing book and recording it in reading log.

HW: Read 20 minutes beyond class time. Project (book talk) is due Oct. 7.

Obj: Enjoy reading for pleasure. Bring choice book each day this week.

*Time provided for choice book reading.

* Points given for bringing book and completing citation on rubric sheet.

HW:  Read 20 minutes beyond class time. Project (book talk) is due Oct. 7.

Obj: Enjoy reading for pleasure. Bring choice book each day this week.

*Time provided for choice book reading.

* Points given for bringing book and finding author information. Look for excerpt.

HW:  Read 20 minutes beyond class time. Project (book talk) is due Oct. 7.

Obj: Enjoy reading for pleasure. Bring choice book each day this week.

*Time provided for choice book reading.

* Points given for bringing book and finding excerpt.

HW:  Read 20 minutes beyond class time. Project (book talk) is due Oct. 7.

Obj: Enjoy reading for pleasure. Bring choice book each day this week.

*Time provided for choice book reading.

* Points given for bringing book and finding excerpt.

HW:  Read 20 minutes beyond class time. Project (book talk) is due Oct. 7.

COURSE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

English 9

Hours:

 1 & 3

Obj: Enjoy reading.

* Read choice book for 20 minutes.

* Introduce MASH Reading Log in GC; fill out with name, book title, and author.  Share your log with me and the classroom aide.  Fill this log in every time you choose a new book or some text is presented in class.

HW:  None, except to read for 20 minutes a day.

EARLY RELEASE

Obj: Learn about the “powers” of writing, proofreaders’ marks, and review MLA format.

* “POWERS” of writing PowerPoint presentation.

* Distribute handout of proofreaders’ marks and discuss.

* Review particulars of MLA format.

* Extra time?  Use for choice book reading.

HW: Study for tomorrow’s quiz on POWERS, editing marks, and MLA format.

Obj: Identify the “powers” of writing/editing marks/MLA format.  Identify the eight parts of speech.

* Quiz on writing “powers”/proofreaders’ marks, and MLA format.

* Pre-test identifying the eight parts of speech.

* Read choice book for 10-15 minutes.

* Distribute a listening guide on parts of speech.

* Begin a discussion of nouns and pronouns.

HW:  Read 20 minutes.

Class does not meet due to RPM schedule.

Obj: Demonstrate knowledge of nouns and pronouns.

* Review nouns and pronouns information.

* Begin a discussion of verb.  Distribute handout to be done for Monday.

* Use any additional time for reading choice book.

HW:  Verbs assignment is due on Monday.

English 10

Hours:

2, 6, & 7

Obj:  Read for enjoy- ment, demonstrate understanding of SOAPSTone sheet, complete reading

Assignment.

* Choice book reading for 15-20 minutes.

*. Submit SOAPSTone sheet (Bush Address).

* Complete SS Blast “Sticks and Stones.”

* Provide new vocabulary for “Priscilla and the Wimps.”

* Complete the reading, vocabulary study, and comprehension questions in StudySync for tomorrow.

HW: SS assignments.

Obj: Demonstrate understanding of “Priscilla and the Wimps” story.

* Plot summary discussion.

* Introduce Target Worksheet (graphic organizer) for characterization (personality and physical traits of two characters).

* Select textual evidence (use paragraph numbers) and complete the organizer.

HW: Target WS due Wednesday for 7th hour class; Target WS due Thursday for 2nd and 6th hour classes.

Obj: Demonstrate your understanding of literary terms and story analysis.

* Reading/vocabulary quiz.

* Introduce Literary Analysis paper & Guidelines. Focus on ANT introduction and body paragraph.

* Write body paragraph using textual evidence from Target sheet.

* Review Introduction and Conclusion.

HW: Rough Draft of introduction and body paragraph due on Friday.

 Obj:

See Wednesday’s agenda.

Obj: Write a literary analysis paper.

* Review how to write a conclusion.

* Continue writing the paper using rough draft worksheet.

 * Review MLA formatting and Works Cited page information.

* Submit rubric, typed and printed paper, rough draft sheet, and Target sheet on Monday.

HW: Finish typing up paper for submission on Monday. Continue to read and work on Choice book project.

English 12

Hour:

5

Obj: Enjoy reading for pleasure. Finish listening notes.

* 20 minutes for reading choice book.

* Finish notes on the listening process.

HW: None.

Obj: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good listening.

* Video on listening skills.

* Aural listening test

HW:  Study notes for tomorrow’s listening test.

Obj:  Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good listening.

* Collect unit handouts.

* Objective listening test.

* Continue reading choice book.

HW:  Continue reading choice book.

Class does not meet due to RPM schedule.

Obj: Demonstrate how listening impacts one’s career.

* Go over listening test.

* Distribute book project (book talk/review).

* Explain procedure for next week (reading/exit slips)

* Time for choice book reading.

HW: Bring book daily.

COURSE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

English 9

Hours:

 1 & 3

Obj: Learning the value of knowing Greek/Latin roots to decipher vocabulary.

* Finish going over the sentences portion of Greek/Latin roots lesson 1.

* Use Quizlet on GC  to practice for tomorrow’s test on G/L roots 1.

HW:  Prepare for the first Greek/Latin roots post test!

Obj: Demonstrate understanding of Greek/ Latin roots.

* Collect G/L roots packets #1.

* Using GC, take the online portion (Part 1) of lesson 1 G/L roots test.

* Using the G/L Roots Index, if necessary, complete Part 2 of the G/L roots post- test.

Obj: Familiarize yourself with our MASH library.

* Students will participate in a scavenger hunt to learn about the various areas of the library.

* Students should look for a book of their choice to read for pleasure.

* Any leftover time? Read.

HW:  Read for at least 20 minutes each day.

Bring Chromebook and Choice Book tomorrow.

Obj: Enjoy reading.  Review parts of speech; determine strengths and weaknesses.

* Begin with silent reading for 20 minutes.

* Fill out the MASH Reading Log.

* Read.

* Take pretest on parts of speech and simple sentences as a way to determine which areas need the most review.

Obj: Show Raider Pride!

Homecoming Activities:

*  Community Service

*  Pep Assembly

*  Homecoming Parade

English 10

Hours:

2, 6, & 7

Obj:  Understand literary terms and why good writers keep them in mind.

* Continue with note-taking on the literary terms listening guide.

Obj: Understand literary terms and why good writers keep them in mind.

* Finish literary terms notes.

* Literary terms bingo, if time permits.

HW:  Study terms for Thursday’s post test.

Bring your choice book for reading time, if time permits.

Obj: Demonstrate your understanding of Literary Terms.

* Pass back papers. Indicate how students should  verify scores with those in the grade book.

* Video and handout of George W. Bush’s 9-11 address to the nation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGwxw4tUzlo

* Analyze the speech using the SOAPStone method (worksheet provided).

HW: Study lit. terms; finish SOAPSTone sheet

 Obj: Introduce Literary Analysis Paper and Guidelines.

* Read choice book for 20 minutes. Record your book in your Reading Log  (find this log in Google Drive).

* Post test on literary terms.

* When all are finished, go over the SOAPSTone sheet.

English 12

Hour:

5

Obj: Learn about the types of listening we do.

* Continue with notes on therapeutic listening.

* Activity to test Critical listening skills.

* Begin notes on Critical listening skills.

* Provide some time for choice book reading.

Obj:  Learn about the types of listening we do.

* Finish notes on Critical listening skills.)

* Listening activities.

* Reading time provided for choice book.

Obj:  Demonstrate understanding of the types of listening we do..

* Riddles!  “Test” your critical listening skills.

* Appreciative listening notes.

* Appreciative listening activity comparing songs in different genres.  Determine what you like about them.

Obj: Demonstrate your understanding of the importance of listening.

* Notes on non-verbals: how they aid our listening skills.

* Review the listening process.  Compare to hearing to note differences.

* Read if time permits.

* Listening test - aural and written - next Tuesday, Sept. 24.

COURSE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

English 9

Hours:

 1 & 3

Obj:  Understanding how MEL-Con can improve your writing.

*Continue working with the MEL-Con packet to find the main idea, evidence, links, and concluding statement in a piece of writing.

Picture Day

Obj: Understand how MEL-Con can improve your writing.

* Provide a sample of a paragraph written about myself using MEL-Con.

* Explain assignment: students will write a paragraph about themselves using the MEL-Con method.

* Provide a MEL-Con graphic organizer.

* Provide time to begin writing.

HW - Finish filling out the organizer for tomorrow. Bring charged Chromebook.

Obj: Never forget the significance of 9/11.  Learn how MLA format is organized.

* “Voice in the Wind” video. Discussion.

* Demonstrate setting up  a Google Doc using MLA format. Students follow procedure as it is demonstrated.

* Type up your paragraph from your graphic organizer.

HW: Bring a printed copy of your paragraph to class, the organizer sheet, and the rubric.

Obj: Learning the value of knowing Greek/Latin roots to decipher vocabulary.

* Turn in completed rough draft, printed final draft, and rubric for self paragraph..

*Pretest - G/L roots lesson 1.

* Distribute Greek/Latin Index and lesson 1.

* Explain how knowing roots is helpful; give time to work on packet.

HW:  Complete G/L root packet for tomorrow.

Expect a  lesson 1 test on Greek/Latin roots next Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Obj: Learning the value of knowing Greek/Latin roots to decipher vocabulary.

* Review root definitions; discuss word examples.

* Begin discussion/ review of the ten sentences and expectations for how they should be done (complete sentence, use bolded word, show root and its definition).

G/L Roots Test on Tuesday, Sept. 17! Packet also due then!

English 10

Hours:

2, 6, & 7

Obj:  Learn and understand the importance of using email properly.

* BR 3: Using GC, read through the three emails scenarios presented. Find and fix errors and concerns as you rewrite each email.

* Begin taking notes on Email Netiquette from a GSlides presentation.  

Obj: Learn proper email etiquette.

* Finish up notes on tips for creating good emails.

* Distribute handout of four different emails and a reaction sheet.  Record the pros and cons of each email, then rank them from 1-4 (1 is best). Be prepared to defend your responses.

HW: Finish email responses for tomorrow.

Obj: Never forget the significance of 9/11.  

*  Collect email items.

*“Voices in the Wind” video.

* Distribute SOAP- STone sheet  and discuss particulars.

* View “The Man in the Red Bandana” video. (Also in GC.)

* Answer questions about the video using the SOAPSTone analysis method.

 Obj: Understand how the ACT Aspire test is scored.

* Mrs. Lundy presented information regarding students’ ACT Aspire test scores and distributed their results. Played Kahoot! to review material.

* Remaining time: work on the SOAPStone sheet and/or read choice books.

HW:  Collect SOAPSTone sheet tomorrow.

Obj: Demonstrate an understanding of literary terms.

* Collect SOAPSTone sheet.

* Discuss text, prose, and verse terms.

* Begin a study of literary terms.  A handout provided as a listening guide.

English 12

Hour:

5

Obj: Learn about the importance of good listening skills.

* Listening guide:  The ten worst listening habits of Americans.

Obj:  Learn about the importance of good listening skills and how to improve bad habits.

* Finish discussion/notes of our worst listening habits.

* Provide notes on how to remedy bad habits with a guide to good listening skills.

Obj:   Never forget Sept. 11, 2001. Learn about how our ability to listen has changed.

* View “Voices in the Wind” video.

* Quiz on listening concepts taught thus far.

* Listening guide handout:  Why don’t we listen as well as our ancestors did?

Obj: Learn about the importance of good listening. Select a choice book.

* Pass back quiz; review, discuss.

* Introduce the four types of listening we do (listening guide).

* Notes on Comprehensive listening.

* Visit the library to select a choice book.

Obj: Learn about the importance of listening.

* Put your Comprehensive listening skills to use as Mr. Lybert goes through senior class information.

* Monday: Continue with notes on the four kinds of listening we do.

COURSE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

English 9

Hours:

 1 & 3

No School

Labor Day

Freshmen Only Day

Obj: Get comfortable with MASH

Obj: Understand classroom policies and procedures.

* Read/review course syllabus.

* Introductory activities.

Obj: Understand the various technology items utilized in class.

* Get enrolled in Google Classroom.

* Discuss Quizlet use.

* Get enrolled in StudySync.

* Discuss Greek/Latin roots (overview).

Obj: Understanding the importance of organized writing for communication.

* Review MEL-Con.

* Study Greek/Latin roots, Chapter 1.

English 10

Hours:

2, 6, & 7

No School

Labor Day

Obj:  Understand classroom policies and procedures

* Bellringer #1:

5-minute writing prompt (three choices).

* Read/review course syllabus.

 Obj: Understand the various technology items utilized in class.

* Access Google Classroom and StudySync accounts; bookmark Skyward, StudySync

* Introduce Action Figure book project for Quarter 1.

Obj: Check understanding for classroom policies and literary terms. Read for enjoyment and purpose.

*Bellringer #2 on syllabus

* Literary terms pretest.

* Visit the library to find a choice book.

* Use remaining time to read your choice book.

English 12

Hour:

5

No School

Labor Day

Obj:  Understand classroom policies and procedures

* Read/review course syllabus.

Obj: Learn about the importance of good listening.

* Video clips of
“fast talkers”

* Begin listening unit with notes.

Obj: Learn about the importance of listening.

* Continue with listening notes/ activities.