Mrs. Byrd's English II
October 10 - 14
HOMECOMING WEEK 2016
Tuesday: Jaws Day (beach)
Wednesday: Harry Potter Day
- Seniors: Gryffindor (red)
- Juniors: Slytherin (green)
- Sophomores: Hufflepuff (yellow)
- Freshman: Ravenclaw (blue)
Thursday: Back to the Future Day (decades)
Friday: There's No Place Like Home (spirit day - wear class shirts/colors)
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Links You May Need:
free online pdfIf you will not have your school device with you at home and you do not have another device to use for reading (tablet, smart phone, computer), I highly recommend getting your own copy of the novel. Only students with extenuating circumstances will be able to check out a novel each night from me - as we only have one class set of this novel.
Monday, October 10th
LT:
- Identify key characteristics of main characters
- Determine the meanings of words/phrases and how words effect tone
- Determine the overall theme of a text
Agenda:
I am out sick today - please behave like I know you can!
- Unwind Reading Check (Part 3) - 1,3,4 and 5th
- Vocabulary Quiz - Unit 3 - 1,3,4 and 5th
- Begin working on Unit 4 Vocabulary Chart - 1,3,4 and 5th
- Continue Reading Unwind (part 4-5) and filling out Character and Theme charts- Reading Check Wednesday - 1,3,4 and 5th
Homework:
Unwind Character and Theme Analysis Chart - Must be completed and submitted through Part 5
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 11th
LT:
- Determine the central idea of a text
- Write a summary of key ideas within a text
- Discuss how the text is developed
- Identify claims that are supported by facts versus opinions
- Recognize relevant and irrelevant evidence
Agenda:
Do Now:
Take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Once you have completed it - show me the completed screen and earn 2 Bonus Bucks
Choose your order of completion:
Some of these items should be complete - complete if they aren't!
- Unit 3 (1,3,4 and 5th) and 4 (1,3,4 and 5th) Vocabulary Charts
- Unit 3 Vocabulary Quiz (1,3,4 and 5th)
- Part 1 Reading Quiz (1,3,4 and 5th) - BYRD
Complete each Reading Check Quiz as you finish reading the section -
Once you have completed everything above - you may choose your reading area:
5 student max in room 102
6 student max in cafe
4 student max media center
- Part 3 Reading Check (1,3,4 and 5th)
- Part 4 Reading Check (1,3,4 and 5th)
- Part 5 Reading Check (1,3,4 and 5th)
- Part 6 Reading Check (1,3,4 and 5th)
- Character and Theme Charts (1,3,4 and 5th)
Wednesday Bell Schedule:
Homework: BELL SCHEDULE
1st: 8:30 - 9:10
2nd: 9:14 - 9:54
3rd: 9:58 - 10:38
4A (lunch) 10:38 - 11:18
4A (class) 11:22 - 12:02
4B (class) 10:42 - 11:22
4B (lunch) 11:22 - 12:02
5th: 12:06 - 12:46
6th 12:50 - 1:30
Clash of the Houses 1:30 - 2:55 (at the stadium: must have a ticket to attend - $1)
**all students without a ticket will go to holding rooms for study hall**
Thursday, October 13th
HOMEROOM SCHEDULE
LT:
- Determine the central idea of a text
- Write a summary of key ideas within a text
- Discuss how the text is developed
- Identify claims that are supported by facts versus opinions
- Recognize relevant and irrelevant evidence
Agenda:
- Unwind Reading Check Quiz (Part 7)
- CHARTS DUE TODAY
- Work on Apocalypse Project
Homework:
Friday, September 14th
NO INTERNET AT RHS TODAY
Agenda:
- Quarter 1 Reflection
Homework: Vocabulary Unit 4 Chart (due day of quiz) Friday, October 21st)
AP ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (pep rally)
1st: 8:30 - 9:14
*report to 2nd period*
PEP RALLY 9:18 - 10:18 (released from 2nd period by announcement)
2nd: 10:22 - 11:09
3rd: 11:13 - 11:57
4A (lunch) 12:01 - 12:31
4A (class) 12:35 - 1:19
4B (class) 12:01 - 12:45
4B (lunch) 12:49 - 1:19
5th: 1:23 - 2:07
6th 2:11 - 2:55