Feb 11/2 - Grizzly Read - Journal: 4-Corners courtroom scene anticipation guide - TKAM video - TKAM reading 17 & 18
Feb 7/8 - Grizzly Read - Journal: - Gallery Walk - Homework: Read TKAM 15 and 16
Feb 5/6 - Grizzly Read - Journal: TKAM - Discussion about TKAM Part 1 - Code Switching activity - reflect on the activity in journals - Homework: Read TKAM 13 and 14
Feb 1/Feb 2 - Grizzly Read - Journal: Standing up to friends - Chapter 9 close reading quiz - Why Fiction is Good for You article - Read TKAM 11 - 12
Jan. 30/31 - Grizzly Read - Quiz on chapters 7 & 8 - Journal: Summarize chapters 1 - 8 from TKAM in one sentence each. - Vocab. Activity using the following words: concede, foray, expound, amiable, arbitrate, ramshackle - Fix quizzes - Read chapters 9 & 10 from TKAM
Term 3
November 19/20 - Grizzly Read - Read 'The Necklace' from the textbook. - In your journal, compare and contrast the story with 'The Interlopers.' How are they similar? How are the stories different? How do each of these stories address the idea of civility? If you could choose one word that summarizes both stories, what word would you choose?
November 14/15 - Grizzly Read - Finish SRI #2 and article assignment
November 12/13 - Grizzly Read - Journal: šImportant: For each article, I need sources: Website name, title of article, and author. The articles you use must have been published within the past 3 months. You must use a different article for each section. Here are the instructions: 1. Get a Chromebook, or use your phone, and go to any popular news site. (Ksl.com, deseretnews.com, sltrib.com, cnn.com, msnbc.com, foxnews.com, etc.) 2. Find a short article. Write a paraphrase for that article in your journal. (Remember: a paraphrase is roughly the same length as the original and is rewritten in your own words.) 3. Find two different articles. Read them and then summarize them. Make sure your summary is SIGNIFICANTLY shorter than the original and that it talks only about the main points of the article. 4. Find three different articles that contain quotes. Write down the quote, word for for, with the correct punctuation in your journals. - SRI test #2 - Begin reading, 'The Interlopers'
November 8/9 - Grizzly Read - Journal: ICE method of quoting - ICE quiz - Watch AMC clips and compare movie to book adaptation - Turn in AMC unit assignments
November 6/7 - Grizzly Read - Journal: Draw a picture of someone you only know at school. On the left, draw what they're like at school. On the right, predict what they're like at home. - Go over power/friendship essays - Work time on AMC final analysis Homework: All AMC worksheets/assignments due next time
November 2/5 - Grizzly Read - Journal: Draw a picture of yourself and divide it in half. On the left, draw what you're like at school. On the right, draw what you're like in a different situation. - Read, 'Lives of the Dead' and start working on AMC final analysis
October 31/November 1 - Grizzly Read - Journal: What do you think the main theme of 'A Monster Calls' might be? Why? - Work time for the 5 symbols assignment
October 29/30 - Grizzly Read - Finish reading 'A Monster Calls' - 5 symbols assignment - see me for instructions
October 25/26 - Grizzly Read - Journal: What's the biggest hurdle that teenagers face today? Why? Propose a few solutions to this problem? - Journal: Find symbolism in objects and actions from two different Pixar short films. - Finish AMC quiz - AMC reading - pages 130 - 152
October 23/24 - Grizzly Read - get caught up on reading and symbolism article. - Journal: What's your monster? - Part 1 and 2 quiz - Read 115 - 130 in 'A Monster Calls'
October 16/17 - Grizzly Read - Journal: 5-minute word essay - Watch Tale #2 - Tale #2 worksheet - Symbolism article and questions
October 12/15 - Grizzly Read - Journal: Free write. 8 minutes. - Compare/contrast tale 1 from 'A Monster Calls' book to the movie adaptation. - Tale #1 worksheet - Read AMC pages 65 - 115.
October 10/11 - Grizzly Read - Journal: What's the most physical and emotional pain you've ever experienced? - Read 'A Monster Calls' pages 11 - 64.
October 8/9 - Grizzly Read - Journal: What's worse: physical or emotional pain? Why? - Grade two 'Of Mice and Men' response papers - Start reading 'A Monster Calls' chapter 1 (pages 1 - 10). Draw what you visualize as you listen.
October 4/5 - Grizzly Read - 60 minutes to complete the following: RI test, 'Of Mice and Men' writing response, and your quiz on 'Of Mice and Men' chapters 1 - 4.
October 2/3 - Grizzly Read - Writing On Demand: wrap up Of Mice and Men by making ties to "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Most Dangerous Game."
September 28/October 1 - Grizzly Read - Journal: Compare and contrast a relationship in the book to a relationship in your life. Also, what determines how you treat other people? - Make a Quiz: Create a quiz for the first four chapters of the book. In partners, write four multiple choice questions for each chapter. Also, write one short answer question for each chapter. Then, write one essay question about one of the bigger themes of the book. - Homework: Read chapter 5-6 in 'Of Mice and Men.'
September 26/27 - Grizzly Read - Journal: What does the American Dream mean to you? Do you think that the American Dream is attainable? Why or why not? - Do some research on the American Dream. In your journal, write down the following: What did the American Dream look like in the 1930s? What does the American Dream look like now? How has the idea of the American Dream changed over time? Homework: Read chapter 4 from 'Of Mice and Men'
September 24/25 - Grizzly Read - finish your chapter 1 and 2 reading from 'Of Mice and Men' if you didn't finish for homework. - Quiz on chapters 1 and 2 from 'Of Mice and Men' - Research on intellectual disabilities - Begin reading chapter 3 for homework Homework: Read chapter 3 from 'Of Mice and Men.' Write down three observations from your reading that you can share next time.
September 20/21 - Grizzly Read - Journal: What if people's exterior appearance reflected how they look on the inside? Draw a picture of how you would look if that were true. - Finish your drawing of the landscape found on page 1-2 of the book Of Mice and Men. Homework: Read chapter 1-2 in Of Mice and Men. Write down the following in your journal: 2 examples of civility, 2 examples of incivility, and 2 observations you made about the text.
September 18/19 - Grizzly Read - Journal: Would it be civil or uncivil if we could wipe the memories of convicted criminals? In regards to society, would it be civil or uncivil for these criminals to be released into the general population? - Read, "Spoilers Don't Spoil Anything" article and annotate. Then, we had a class discussion about our thoughts regarding the article. - Begin reading chapter 1 from "Of Mice and Men" Homework: Journal Weekly Challenge #2. Due Sep. 26 (a-day)/27 (b-day). Here are your options: 1. Take an online personality quiz. 2. Read and annotate an article. 3. Create a collage. 4. Using artifacts, make a timeline of your week.
August 30/31 - Grizzly Read - Share research on your historical character that represents civility/uncivility - Questioning activity - civility/uncivility - Tape Grizzly Challenge Chart into journal - Cask of Amontillado notes - Start reading 'Cask...' - Draw the setting of the novel in your journal as you read.
August 28/29 - Grizzly Read - Journal: In your opinion, is Rainsford more civilized or uncivilized? Why? Also, at what point did you realize that General Zaroff hunts people? After writing your response, underline all the common nouns and circle all the proper nouns in your response. - Finish listening to MDG (minute 30 - end) - In your journal, draw a picture that evokes the ending of the story. What do you think happens after the end? Why?
August 24/27 - Grizzly Read - Journal: Take a self-guided tour around the school. Make two lists: one of the civilized things you see, one of the uncivilized things you see. - Listen to MDG - minutes 10 - 30 - Begin research on a historical figure that represents civilized/uncivilized. Write a 1/2 page in your journal outlining how they are civilized/uncivilized and telling their life story. Then, draw a picture that represents the person you researched.
August 22/23 - Grizzly Read - Notebooks - Procedures and expectations/disclosure document - Being listening to MDG - draw what you 'see'
August 20/21 - Quick introduction - Library visit to pick up Grizzly Read books - Grizzly Read - Two Convicts clip - Self-assessment exit slip