Weekly Agenda 2/25-3/1

Weekly Agenda 2/25-3/1

Monday

Honors: Today we will read about Jim Crow Laws and discuss the historical background for our new novel, To Kill a Mockingbird (otherwise known as TKAM). You should read chapters 1-3 for homework (Due Wednesday).

Standard: Today we will read articles about the Jim Crow era and discuss the historical background for our new novel, To Kill a Mockingbird (otherwise known as TKAM).

Tuesday

All: Today we will learn about the Scottsboro Boys and how their story relates to TKAM.

Wednesday

Honors: Today we will have literature circle discussions on Chapters 1-3. You should read chapters 4-6 (Due Friday).

Standard: Today we will read and discuss Chapter 1.

Thursday

Honors: Today we will complete a connection activity and review the Theme Journal you will be completing as you read TKAM.

Standard: Today we will read chapters 1-2.

Friday

Honors: Today we will have literature circle discussions on chapters 4-6. You should read chapters 7-8 over the weekend.

Standard: Today we will complete a connection activity and review the Theme Journal we will complete as we read TKAM.

Information about audio files of the text:

Audio files will be available at: http://mrscapelle.googlepages.com/audio
Please be aware you will need to read along with the audio files if you choose to download them. You will need to be able to cite TEXT EVIDENCE in your reading quizzes. If you have not read, then you will have a VERY hard time completing the quizzes. READ the book. The audio is simply to aid you in your study, not serve as a substitute.

Weekly Agenda 2/11-2/15

Weekly Agenda 2/11-2/15

Monday

Honors: Today we will go to the computer lab to finish work on The Odyssey Project. You should have your part posted by the end of today.
Standard: Today you will receive an Odyssey Packet for review. You will read and mark the text. Then answer the questions in the packet. This is due FRIDAY. We will also continue working on the Odyssey Project.

Tuesday

Honors: Today we will write a one-page storyresponse to a picture. You will also view a commentary video about the Odyssey and take notes.
Standard: Today you will continue working on the Odyssey Project and your packet.

Wednesday

Honors: Today we will read the story of Perseus and you will receive your project corrections. Remember that we are evaluating the final draft of your project on Friday. Work with your group to revise your project page. If we have time, you will present the Who's Who assignment you completed last week.
Standard: Today we will continue working on the Odyssey Project. Your first draft worksheets are due today.

Thursday

Honors: Today we will take a look at epic similes and practice writing a literary analysis paragraph. Remember that your final project page is due tomorrow.
Standard: Today we will finish working on the Odyssey Project. Your project page should be done by tomorrow. You will continue working on your Odyssey Packet.

Friday

Honors: Today we will go to the computer lab to evaluate group projects. We will finish writing a literary analysis paragraph when the evaluations are complete.
Standard: Today we will go to the computer lab to finish your Odyssey Project. Your group's page should be finished by the end of class today.

Weekly Agenda 2/4/08-2/8/08

Weekly Agenda 2/4/08-2/8/08

Monday: Today you will turn in registration forms for 10th grade. We will begin the Odyssey Project in class today. Honors: You will receive your assigned part and you should have read your assigned section of "The Odyssey." Standard: We will begin reading "The Odyssey" in class.

Tuesday: We will continue working on the Odyssey Project in class. The 2-column notes from last Friday are due today. Check under Classroom Links on the right side of this page for a link to the notes.

Wednesday: We will go to the computer lab to work on the Odyssey Project in class today.

Thursday: We will continue working on the Odyssey Project.

Friday: We will finish the first draft of the Odyssey Project and get ready to post the work on Monday. Honors: The Who's Who in Greek Mythology assignment is due today.