English 9 Agenda
Semester One
Thursday, December 10
Bell Work: No bell work today, please turn in your bell work!
- Good Things
Objective Writing Strategies: Allusion
- Find all of the allusions to fairy tales that help you understand the story. List them on a separate sheet of notebook paper.
Apex: There is no new Apex this week, please catch up!
Wednesday, December 9
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What memory would you erase if you could? (you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Exam
Objective Writing Strategies: Figurative Language
- Catch up if you need to
Apex: There is no new Apex this week, please catch up!
Tuesday, December 8
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: Best Christmas morning memory? (you may change the subject)
- Exam is on Wednesday 11/9
Objective Writing Strategies: Figurative Language
- Complete Allusion in Penelope
- Allusion Practice X2
Apex: There is no new Apex this week, please catch up!
Monday, December 7
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the best gift you have ever given someone? (you may change the subject)
- Exam Prep: Exam is on Wednesday 11/9
Objective Writing Strategies: Figurative Language
- Allusion in Penelope
Apex: There is no new Apex this week, please catch up!
Wednesday, November 25
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the nicest thing some has ever done for you? (you may change the subject) Please turn this in today!
Objective Writing Strategies: Figurative Language
- Allusion In Song Lyrics Cold Play (GC)
Apex: There is no new Apex this week, please catch up!
Tuesday, November 24
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What Thanksgiving food do you look forward to the most? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
Objective Writing Strategies: Figurative Language
- Allusion Review
- Allusion In Song Lyrics (GC)
Apex: There is no new Apex this week, please catch up!
Monday, November 23
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the smallest you remember being? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
Objective Writing Strategies: Figurative Language
- Allusion Introduction Power Point
- Allusion Notes
- Allusions in Advertising Activity
Apex: There is no new Apex this week, please catch up!
Thursday, November 12
Hi guys!
Thank you for those of you who were good for the sub. I apologize that your grades are not as up to date as they should be, I'm working on it when I can. E-mail me if you have questions: mollya.johnson@matsuk12.us
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is something you used to like but feel too old for now? Footy PJs? Barbie Dolls? Dinosaur Nuggets? (you may change the subject) TURN THIS IN TODAY PLEASE!
Writing Strategies:
Complete your essay final draft, revise and edit it. Be sure to check it against the rubric before tuning it in.
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 11/13
- Study Guide 2.2.1 (GC)Monday/Tuesday
- Check UP 2.1.2 Thursday
- Review 2.2.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.2.5 Friday
Tuesday, November 10
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: If today, you had to pick a job for yourself, for the rest of your life, what would you pick and why?
(you may change the subject).
- Good Things
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Expository Essay Assignment Rubric
- Body Paragraphs
- Conclusions
- Move all paragraphs to the final draft
- Revise and edit
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 11/13)
- 2.1.5 Reading Guide (Monday)
- 2.1.6 Quiz (Tuesday)
- 2.1.7 Study Guide (Thursday)
- 2.1.8 Quiz (Friday)
Monday, November 9
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: If you could choose one single word that describes you in this moment, what would you pick and why?
(you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- Please watch the instruction video in the Google Classroom
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Expository Essay Assignment Rubric
- Body Paragraphs
- Conclusions
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 11/13)
- 2.1.5 Reading Guide (Monday)
- 2.1.6 Quiz (Tuesday)
- 2.1.7 Study Guide (Thursday)
- 2.1.8 Quiz (Friday)
Thursday, October 29
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your favorite Halloween memory? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- The Cask of Amontillado Second Read and Reading Guide (GC)
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Expository Essay Assignment Rubric (tomorrow)
- Expository Essay Assignment Introductions (tomorrow)
- Notes on Transitions and E's
- Body Paragraphs
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/30)
- 2.1 Overview (Monday)
- 2.1.1 Check Up (Monday)
- 2.1.2 Reading Guide (Tuesday)
- 2.1.3 Study Guide (Weds and Thursday)
- 2.1.4 Quiz (Friday)
Wednesday, October 28
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: Describe your room? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- Participation
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Irony Menu
- The Cask of Amontillado First Read and Annotation
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Expository Essay Assignment Rubric (tomorrow)
- Expository Essay Assignment Introductions (tomorrow)
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/30)
- 2.1 Overview (Monday)
- 2.1.1 Check Up (Monday)
- 2.1.2 Reading Guide (Tuesday)
- 2.1.3 Study Guide (Weds and Thursday)
- 2.1.4 Quiz (Friday)
Tuesday, October 27
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the most annoying thing about you? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- Participation
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Irony Practice
- The Cask of Amontillado Vocab
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Expository Essay Assignment Introduction
- Brainstorm
- Star Dash Dot
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/30)
- 2.1 Overview (Monday)
- 2.1.1 Check Up (Monday)
- 2.1.2 Reading Guide (Tuesday)
- 2.1.3 Study Guide (Weds and Thursday)
- 2.1.4 Quiz (Friday)
Monday, October 26
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your pet peeve? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- Participation
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Irony, not the opposite of wrinkly Notes
- Irony Practice
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Star Dash Dot Outline Review
- Essay Highlight
- Expository Essay
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/30)
- 2.1 Overview (Monday)
- 2.1.1 Check Up (Monday)
- 2.1.2 Reading Guide (Tuesday)
- 2.1.3 Study Guide (Weds and Thursday)
- 2.1.4 Quiz (Friday)
Thursday, October 15
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the most scared you have ever been? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- Participation
- Test TODAY: Making Connections, Annotation, Summary Writing, Plot Map
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- "The Raven" third read and highlighting
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Star Dash Dot Outline Notes and Practice
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/16)
- 1.3.1 Reading Guide
- 1.3.2 Study Guide
- 1.3.3 Quiz
Wednesday, October 14
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your gamer tag? How did you get it? What would you change it to? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- End of Quarter
- Participation
- Test Thursday: Making Connections, Annotation, Summary Writing, Plot Map
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- "The Raven" first read
- Second read and reading guide
- Third read and highlighting
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Star Dash Dot Outline Notes and Practice
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/16)
- 1.3.1 Reading Guide
- 1.3.2 Study Guide
- 1.3.3 Quiz
Tuesday, October 13
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: Do you like scary stories? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- End of Quarter
- Participation
- Test Thursday: Making Connections, Annotation, Summary Writing, Plot Map
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Background on Edgar Allen Poe
- The Raven Vocab
Objective Writing Strategies:
- Notes on the Writing Process
- Step Up Method
- Step Up Highlighting
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/16)
- 1.3.1 Reading Guide
- 1.3.2 Study Guide
- 1.3.3 Quiz
Monday, October 12
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your favorite spirit day? (you may change the subject).
- Good Things
- End of Quarter
- Participation
- Test Thursday
- To the library!
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Plot Map Review
- Plot Map Practice Pixar
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/16)
- 1.3.1 Reading Guide
- 1.3.2 Study Guide
- 1.3.3 Quiz
Thursday, October 1
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your favorite breakfast? (you may change the subject).
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Participation Points Reminder
- Plot Map Review
- Plot Map Practice
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/2)
- Read 1.2.1 Tuesday
- Study Guide 1.2.2 Tuesday
- Quiz 1.2.3 Wednesday
- Read 1.2.4 Wednesday
- Quiz 1.2.5 Thursday
- Study Guide 1.2.6 Thursday
- Quiz 1.2.7 Friday
Wednesday, September 30
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: Have you ever bee told you can't do something that you've always wanted to try? Why were you told no? Did it stop you? (you may change the subject).
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Participation Points Reminder
- Apex Extra: Because there is so much Apex this week, including a long-ish short story, I am giving you the full block. Please email me if you need me to forward you through a quiz so you can access the next activity. mollya.johnson@matsuk12.us
- Please make sure you handed in "Night Calls" from yesterday
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/2)
- Read 1.2.1 Tuesday
- Study Guide 1.2.2 Tuesday
- Quiz 1.2.3 Wednesday
- Read 1.2.4 Wednesday
- Quiz 1.2.5 Thursday
- Study Guide 1.2.6 Thursday
- Quiz 1.2.7 Friday
Tuesday, September 29
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: Do you have an unusual talent that impresses people? Do you know someone else who does? Tell me about it! (you may change the subject).
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Participation Points Reminder
- Close Read: "Night Calls" Pay close attention to ALL of the directions! There should be lots of notes in the margins. All constructed answers need to be in complete sentences.
- Please make sure you handed in the Fairy Tale Plot Map and Summary Practice: Sports Article from yesterday.
- Break
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/2)
- Read 1.2.1 Tuesday
- Study Guide 1.2.2 Tuesday
- Quiz 1.2.3 Wednesday
- Read 1.2.4 Wednesday
- Quiz 1.2.5 Thursday
- Study Guide 1.2.6 Thursday
- Quiz 1.2.7 Friday
Monday, September 28
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5-8 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your favorite sport to play or watch? (you may change the subject).
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Participation Points
- Plot Notes
- Plot Practice: Fairy Tale (due tomorrow)
- Break
- Summary Practice: Sports Article (due tomorrow)
- Break
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/2)
- Read 1.2.1 Tuesday
- Study Guide 1.2.2 Tuesday
- Quiz 1.2.3 Wednesday
- Read 1.2.4 Wednesday
- Quiz 1.2.5 Thursday
- Study Guide 1.2.6 Thursday
- Quiz 1.2.7 Friday
Thursday, September 17
- Good Things
Objective: Summary as a Reading/Writing Strategy
- Summary Practice: Magazine Article of Your Choice (GC)
- Name Idioms
- Gorilla Reading Comprehension Guide
Apex:
- 1.1.4 Reading Guide (due 9/16) (GC)
- 1.1.5 Quiz (due 9/16)
- 1.1.7 Study Guide (due 9/18) (GC)
- 1.1.8 Quiz (due 9/18)
Wednesday, September 16
Objective: Summary as a Reading/Writing Strategy
- Good Things
- IVF Statements (GC)
- Summary Notes
- Summary Outline: Emoji (paper)
Apex:
- 1.1.4 Reading Guide (due 9/16) (GC)
- 1.1.5 Quiz (due 9/16)
- 1.1.7 Study Guide (due 9/18) (GC)
- 1.1.8 Quiz (due 9/18)
Tuesday, September 15
Objective: Annotation as a Reading Strategy
- Good Things
- "Quilt of a Country" first read with annotation (paper)
- "Quilt of a Country" close read (paper)
Objective: Summary as a Reading/Writing Strategy
- IVF Statements (GC)
Apex:
- 1.1.4 Reading Guide (due 9/16) (GC)
- 1.1.5 Quiz (due 9/16)
Monday, September 14
Objective: Annotation as a Reading Strategy
- Good Things
- "Homeless" pre-reading (paper)
- "Homeless" first read with annotation
- "Homeless: analysis questions
Apex:
- 1.1.4 Reading Guide (due 9/16)
- 1.1.5 Quiz (due 9/16)
Thursday, September 3
Objective: Annotation as a Reading Strategy
- Good Things
- Apex Practice: 1.1.2 Study Guide (GC due today)
- Apex Quiz 1.1.3 Quiz today
- Complete Poem of Self Rough Draft (GC)
- Poem of Self Final Draft (paper) due today
- Annotation Practice: "Stressed Out" (paper and GC)
Wednesday, September 2
Objective: Annotation as a Reading Strategy
- Good Things
- Annotation Practice: "Just Like Fire" (paper and GC)
- Did you hand in "Oranges"?
- Apex Practice: 1.1.2 Start Study Guide (GC due Thursday)
- Apex Quiz 1.1.3 Quiz on Thursday
- Complete Poem of Self Rough Draft (GC)
- Poem of Self Final Draft (paper) due 9/3
Tuesday, September 1
Objective: Annotation as a Reading Strategy
- Good Things
- Annotation Notes
- Annotation Practice: "Oranges" (paper and GC)
- Apex Practice: 1.1.2 Start Study Guide (GC due Thursday)
- Apex Quiz 1.1.3 Quiz on Thursday
- Complete Poem of Self Rough Draft (GC)
- Poem of Self Final Draft (paper) due 9/3
Monday, August 31
Objective: Getting to Know You and What You Need
- Good Things
- Apex Practice: 1.1.1 Check-Up and 1.1.2 Study Guide (GC due Thursday)
- Apex Quiz 1.1.3 Quiz on Thursday
Poem of Self Rough Draft (GC)
Poem of Self Final Draft (paper) due 9/3
Thursday. August 20
Objective: Getting to Know You
- Apex Orientation
- Getting to Know you Activities (GC)
- Back to School Memes (GC)
- Stand Up/Sit Down
Wednesday, 8/19/2020
Welcome! Please choose a seat.
- What are your favorite hobbies?
- Favorite color?
- How many siblings do you have?
- Favorite things to eat?
- How many pets do you have?
- What did you enjoy doing this summer?
Objective: Learn Classroom Processes
- Review Covid Mitigation Policies
- Course for credit
- Join Google Classroom: Take Tech Survey (GC)
- Review Class Policies (GC)
- Apex Overview
- Room Tour
- Reading/Writing/Studying Surveys (GC)
- Stand Up/Sit down game