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**ALL students should check their Email, Remind, and MS Teams DAILY***
WEEKLY Class Meeting Times on Mondays
12:30-1 pm A period
1-1:30 pm BC periods
1:30-2 pm DE periods
2-2:30 pm F period
May 18-22, 2020: Week 8
Monday - Friday: Days 4-5 Narrative Writing (Continued from Week 7)
May 11-15, 2020: Week 7 Packet (See Teams "Files")
Monday - Day 1 Creative Expression & Skills Focus Review
Tuesday - Day 2 Active Reading Assignment Sections 1-2
Wednesday - Day 2 Active Reading Assignment Section 3
Thursday - Day 3 Text Dependent Questions
Friday - Day 3 Quick Write
May 4-8, 2020: Week 6 Packet (See Teams "Files")
Monday - Vocabulary in Context and Quick Write
Tuesday - Active Reading of "What is Ingroup Bias?"
Wednesday - Vocabulary Fill-in-the-blank and Concept Development
Thursday- Application of Vocabulary and Multiple Choice Questions
Friday - Short Response Activity
April 27 - May 1, 2020: Week 5 Packet (See Teams "Files")
Monday - Dramatic Irony and Mood (Class Meeting in TEAMS)
Tuesday - "The Star Beast" Active Reading
Wednesday - Active Reading continued & Quick Write
Thursday - Quick Write & Text Dependent Questions
Friday - Paragraph Writing
April 20-24, 2020: Week 4 Packet (SEE Teams "Files")
Monday - Vocabulary in Context (Class Meeting in TEAMS)
Tuesday - Read "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Wednesday - Complete Text Dependent Questions (Class Meeting in TEAMS)
Thursday - Complete Discussion Questions
Friday - Quilt Creation
April 13-17: Week 3 Packet (See TEAMS)
Monday - Journal Response and Vocabulary in Context
Tuesday - Read ""Hello, My Name is _____"
Wednesday - Text Dependent Questions
Thursday- Discussion Questions
Friday - Create you own nametag
April 6-10, 2020: District Assigned Week 2 Packet
March 30 - April 3, 2020: District Assigned Week 1 Packet
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March 23-27, 2020: Extended Spring Break
March 16-20, 2020: Spring Break
March 9-13, 2020: 8th Grade Trips
WEEK 9: March 3-7, 2020
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Viewing of “Harriet” w/ Film Study Worksheet
Viewing of “Harriet” w/ Film Study Worksheet
TUESDAY
Harriet Tubman Test
Harriet Tubman Test
WEDNESDAY
Women’s History Month Project
Women’s History Month Project
THURSDAY
Women’s History Month Project
Women’s History Month Project
FRIDAY
Community Service Project UPDATE
Women’s History Month Project
WEEK 8: February 24-28, 2020
*Opt out letters for the viewing of "Harriet" were sent home on Tuesday and are due no later than Thursday morning.
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Bell Work 21; Brain Pop video on “Underground Railroad”; History Video; Begin “from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad”
Bell Work 21; Brain Pop video on “Underground Railroad”; History Video; Begin “from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad”
TUESDAY
Complete Harriet Tubman Text; Analyze Biography & Structure page 163
Complete Harriet Tubman Text; Analyze Biography & Structure page 163
WEDNESDAY
“Letter from Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman”
“Letter from Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman”
THURSDAY
Viewing of “Harriet” w/ Film Study Worksheet
Viewing of “Harriet” w/ Film Study Worksheet
FRIDAY
Viewing of “Harriet” w/ Film Study Worksheet
Viewing of “Harriet” w/ Film Study Worksheet
WEEK 7: February 17-21, 2020
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
TUESDAY
Bell Work 20;
Frederick Douglass Group Assignment
Bell Work 20;
Frederick Douglass Group Assignment
WEDNESDAY
Unit 9 Voc. Test; Frederick Douglass Test Review
Unit 9 Voc. Test; Frederick Douglass Test Review
THURSDAY
Frederick Douglass Test
Frederick Douglass Test
FRIDAY
Community Service Project UPDATE
Views on Slavery Comparison
WEEK 6: February 10-14, 2020
Best & Brightest Essay Contest DUE Tuesday, February 11, 2020
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Bell Work 19; History Video on Frederick Douglass; Brain Pop video & worksheet
Bell Work 19; History Video on Frederick Douglass; Brain Pop video & worksheet
TUESDAY
Best & Brightest Essay DUE; Begin Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
HW: Unit 9 Voc. HW
Begin Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
HW: Unit 9 Voc. HW
WEDNESDAY
Unit 9 Voc. HW Due; Analyze Autobiography & Structure p. 148; Analyzing the Text Ques. P. 149
Unit 9 Voc. HW Due; Analyze Autobiography & Structure p. 148; Analyzing the Text Ques. P. 149
THURSDAY
Community Service Project UPDATE
Shmoop Video on Tone; Performance Task in pairs p. 149
FRIDAY
“My Friend Douglass” CR pages 43-48
“My Friend Douglass” CR pages 43-48
WEEK 5: February 3-7, 2020
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Bell Work 18; Act 2 Text Analysis
Bell Work 18; Act 2 Text Analysis
TUESDAY
TEST on “The Diary of Anne Frank”
TEST on “The Diary of Anne Frank”
WEDNESDAY
Unit 8 Voc. Test;
Unit 8 Voc. Test;
THURSDAY
Video Comparison of “The Diary of Anne Frank”
Video Comparison of “The Diary of Anne Frank”
FRIDAY
Video Comparison continued
Video Comparison continued
WEEK 4: January 27-31, 2020
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Bell Work 17; Grammar Review of Complex Sentences; “The Diary of Anne Frank” Act 1 Reading Check/Text Analysis
HW: Unit 8 Voc. HW
Bell Work 17; Grammar Review of Complex Sentences; “The Diary of Anne Frank” Act 1 Reading Check/Text Analysis
HW: Unit 8 Voc. HW
TUESDAY
Characterization PPT; Continue AF Act 2, Scene 1
HW: Community Engagement Plan
Characterization PPT; Continue AF Act 2, Scene 1
HW: Unit 8 Voc. HW
WEDNESDAY
Unit 8 Voc. HW Due; Continue AF Act 2, Scenes 2-3
HW: Community Engagement Plan
Unit 8 Voc. HW Due; Continue AF Act 2, Scenes 2-3
THURSDAY
Community Engagement Plan DUE; Continue AF Act 2, Scenes 4-5
Continue AF Act 2, Scenes 4-5
FRIDAY
AF Act 2 Text Analysis; Character Analysis Chart DUE
AF Act 2 Text Analysis; Character Analysis Chart DUE
WEEK 3: January 20-24, 2020
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
MLK Holiday
MLK Holiday
TUESDAY
Complex Sentences Grammar Review & WS; Continue AF Act 1, Scene 3; Revisit Character Analysis Chart
HW: Study for Vocabulary Test
Complex Sentences Grammar Review & WS; Continue AF Act 1, Scene 3; Revisit Character Analysis Chart
HW: Study for Vocabulary Test
WEDNESDAY
Unit 7 Voc. Test; Continue Community Service Project
Unit 7 Voc. Test; Continue AF Act 1, Scene 4
THURSDAY
Continue AF Act 1, Scene 4
Continue AF Act 1, Scene 5
FRIDAY
Continue AF Act 1, Scene 5; Revisit Character Analysis Chart
Continue AF; Revisit Character Analysis Chart
WEEK 2: January 13-17, 2020
*Word Processing and Database Essentials Practice Tests (3) should be completed by Friday, January 17, 2020 with a score of 90% or higher.
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Review Compound/Complex Sentences w/WS; Continue Word Processing/Database Essentials
HW: USHMM Scavenger Hunt DUE Friday
Review Compound/Complex Sentences w/WS; Continue Word Processing/Database Essentials
HW: USHMM Scavenger Hunt DUE Friday
TUESDAY
Community Service Project Assigned; Complete Word Processing/Database Essentials
Complete Word Processing/Database Essentials
WEDNESDAY
Unit 7 Voc. HW Due; Complete Anne Frank Opinionaire & Distribute Key Dates Timeline Begin “The Diary of Anne Frank”
Unit 7 Voc. HW Due; Complete Anne Frank Opinionaire & Distribute Key Dates Timeline Begin “The Diary of Anne Frank”
THURSDAY
Continue AF
Continue AF
FRIDAY
USHMM Scavenger Hunt DUE; Continue AF; Review Unit 7 Voc. HW
USHMM Scavenger Hunt DUE; Continue AF; Review Unit 7 Voc. HW
WEEK 1: January 6-10, 2020
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Teacher Planning Day
Teacher Planning Day
TUESDAY
Review Policies and Procedures, Review Independent/Dependent Clauses; Read “Terrible Things”
Review Policies and Procedures, Review Independent/Dependent Clauses; Read “Terrible Things”
WEDNESDAY
Review Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences; Discuss “Terrible Things”
Review Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences; Discuss “Terrible Things”
THURSDAY
Holocaust Presentation in auditorium
Holocaust Presentation in auditorium
FRIDAY
Community Service Project Assigned
Review LCS Reading Progress Monitoring 2
END OF SEMESTER
WEEK 10: December 16-20, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Word Processing
Word Processing
TUESDAY
Exam Study Guide & Review
Exam Study Guide & Review
WEDNESDAY
A & B EXAMS
A & B EXAMS
THURSDAY
C & D EXAMS
C & D EXAMS
FRIDAY
E & F EXAMS - Early Release
E & F EXAMS - Early Release
WEEK 9: December 9-13, 2019
A Blind Man Catches a Bird KAHOOT
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Genius Time Project Presentations
Word Processing
TUESDAY
Genius Time Project Presentations
Word Processing
WEDNESDAY
“A Blind Man Catches a Bird” pages 566-571
“A Blind Man Catches a Bird” pages 566-571
THURSDAY
Genius Time Project Presentations
Word Processing
FRIDAY
Word Processing
Word Processing
WEEK 8: December 2-6, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Writing Practice
Writing Practice
TUESDAY
Writing Practice; Assign Unit 6 Voc. Terms/HW
Writing Practice; Assign Unit 6 Voc. Terms/HW
WEDNESDAY
LCS Writing PM
LCS Writing PM
THURSDAY
LCS Writing PM
GENIUS Time Project DUE
LCS Writing PM
FRIDAY
Unit 6 Voc. HW DUE; Word Processing
Unit 6 Voc. HW DUE; Word Processing
WEEK 7: November 25-29, 2019
Thanksgiving Holidays
WEEK 6: November 19-22, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Begin “The Monkey’s Paw”; Theme and Foreshadowing WS
Begin “The Monkey’s Paw”; Theme and Foreshadowing WS
TUESDAY
Book Reports DUE; Complete TMP; Cold Read Assessment
Book Reports DUE; Complete TMP; Cold Read Assessment
WEDNESDAY
TMP Review Questions
TMP Review Questions
THURSDAY
Genius Time Update
Theme Activity; Jeopardy Test Review
FRIDAY
“The Monkey’s Paw” Test; Video Comparison
“The Monkey’s Paw” Test; Video Comparison
WEEK 5: November 11-15, 2019
Book Reports are due Tuesday, November 19
The Tell Tale Heart TEXT
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day
TUESDAY
Bell Work 12; Identifying Symbolism in TTH; Close Read Activity
Bell Work 12; Identifying Symbolism in TTH; Close Read Activity
WEDNESDAY
Unit 5 Voc. Test; Suspense in TTH (due 11/15); TTH Test Review
Unit 5 Voc. Test; Suspense in TTH (due 11/15); TTH Test Review
THURSDAY
Lab to work on book reports; Visit Book Fair
Lab to work on book reports; Visit Book Fair
FRIDAY
“The Tell Tale Heart” Test
“The Tell Tale Heart” Test
WEEK 4: November 4-8, 2019
Book Reports will be completed on November 19. Students should be reading nightly for 30 minutes.
Edgar Allan Poe Biography Video
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Bell Work 11; History Video: Edgar Allan Poe Bio
Bell Work 11; History Video: Edgar Allan Poe Bio
TUESDAY
Begin “The Tell Tale Heart”
Begin “The Tell Tale Heart”
WEDNESDAY
Unit 5 Voc. HW DUE; Analyze Point of View & Suspense; Text Dependent Questions
Unit 5 Voc. HW DUE; Analyze Point of View & Suspense; Text Dependent Questions
THURSDAY
TTH Close Read (lines 170-178)
TTH Close Read (lines 170-178)
FRIDAY
Genius Time
Video Comparison
WEEK 3: October 28 – November 1, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Bell Work 10; LCS Reading PM Review
Bell Work 10; LCS Reading PM Review
TUESDAY
Begin Writing Instruction –Components of an Argumentative Essay (PA Workbook pages 1-10)
Begin Writing Instruction –Components of an Argumentative Essay (PA Workbook pages 1-10)
WEDNESDAY
Unit 4 Voc. Quiz; Citing Evidence
Unit 4 Voc. Quiz; Citing Evidence
THURSDAY
Elaboration Techniques
Elaboration Techniques
FRIDAY
60 Second Pitch
Practice the Task (PA Workbook pages 11-20)
WEEK 2: October 21-25, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Bell Work 9; Figurative Language Review Game; Plot Diagram
Bell Work 9; Figurative Language Review Game; Plot Diagram
TUESDAY
Classroom Spelling Bee; Begin “The Hitchhiker” Study Guide
Classroom Spelling Bee; Begin “The Hitchhiker” Study Guide
WEDNESDAY
Complete “The Hitchhiker” Study Guide; Subject/Verb Agreement WS
Complete “The Hitchhiker” Study Guide; Subject/Verb Agreement WS
THURSDAY
Unit 4 HW Due; Test Review; Novel Check
Unit 4 HW Due; Test Review; Novel Check
FRIDAY
“The Hitchhiker” TEST
“The Hitchhiker” TEST
WEEK 1: October 14-18, 2019
*Book Report information went home last week. It is due Nov. 19th.
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Teacher Planning Day
Teacher Planning Day
TUESDAY
Orson Welles Text; “Drama” BrainPop Video & Notes
Orson Welles Text; “Drama” BrainPop Video & Notes
WEDNESDAY
Begin “The Hitchhiker”
Begin “The Hitchhiker”
THURSDAY
Answer/Review Related Questions
Answer/Review Related Questions
FRIDAY
Distribute Unit 4 Voc. Terms; Figurative Lang. in “The Hitchhiker"
Distribute Unit 4 Voc. Terms; Figurative Lang. in “The Hitchhiker"
END of 1st Nine Weeks
WEEK 9: October 7-11, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Career Research Project Presentation
Multimedia Campaign
TUESDAY
Career Research Project Presentation
Multimedia Campaign Presentation
WEDNESDAY
Complete & Review Study Guide; Subject/Verb Agreement WS
Complete & Review Study Guide; Subject/Verb Agreement WS
THURSDAY
LCS Reading PM
LCS Reading PM
FRIDAY
Review Book Report 2 Distributed
Review Book Report 2 Distributed
WEEK 8: September 30 – October 4, 2019
*Wednesday - ALL students will complete the LCS Writing Progress Monitoring in testing sites
(A-F period class periods to follow)
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
FALL Holiday
FALL Holiday
TUESDAY
Begin “When Do Kids Become Adults?” (Essays 1-3); Complete & Review Guiding Questions
Begin “When Do Kids Become Adults?” (Essays 1 & 2); Complete & Review Guiding Questions
WEDNESDAY
“When Do Kids Become Adults?” (Essays 4-5); Complete & Review Guiding Questions
“When Do Kids Become Adults?” (Essay 3); Complete & Review Guiding Questions
THURSDAY
Career Research Project Presentation
“When Do Kids Become Adults?” (Essays 4-5); Jigsaw Analyze the Text p. 244
FRIDAY
Career Research Project Presentation
Multimedia Campaign (p. 273)
WEEK 7: September 23-27, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
In-class Book Report
In-class Book Report
TUESDAY
“Flowers for Algernon” Excerpt (PR 10-12); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
“Flowers for Algernon” Excerpt (PR 12); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
WEDNESDAY
Unit 3 Voc. Quiz; Mixed Grammar Practice
Unit 3 Voc. Quiz; Mixed Grammar Practice
THURSDAY
“Flowers for Algernon” Review
“Flowers for Algernon” Review
FRIDAY
“Flowers for Algernon” TEST; Career Research Project Update
“Flowers for Algernon” TEST
WEEK 6: September 16-20, 2019
*Students should be reading their novels for 20-30 minutes nightly.
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
“Flowers for Algernon” Before Reading Questions; Pre-Reading PPT; begin Excerpt (PR 1-3); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
“Flowers for Algernon” Before Reading Questions; Pre-Reading PPT; begin Excerpt (PR 1-3); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
TUESDAY
Continue “Flowers for Algernon” Excerpt (PR 4-8); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
Continue “Flowers for Algernon” Excerpt (PR 4-8); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
WEDNESDAY
Unit 3 Voc. HW Due; Grammar Lesson: Fragments p. 262 & WS
Unit 3 Voc. HW Due;
Grammar Lesson: Fragments p. 262 & WS
THURSDAY
“Flowers for Algernon” Excerpt (PR 9-10); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
“Flowers for Algernon” Excerpt (PR 9-10); Y-Chart Graphic Organizer
FRIDAY
Reading Response Journal 4
Reading Response Journal 4
Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest http://floridahispanicheritage.com/student-contests/
WEEK 5: September 9-13, 2019
Extra Credit "Hispanic Heritage Essay" has to be submitted no later than Friday.
*Students should be reading their novels for 20-30 minutes nightly.
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Performance Task p. 260
Subject/Predicate PPT & Practice; Analyze the Text p. 260
TUESDAY
Main Idea WS 5; Drawing Conclusions WS
Main Idea WS 5; Drawing Conclusions WS
WEDNESDAY
Unit 2 Voc. QUIZ; Grammar Lesson: Fragments p. 262
Unit 2 Voc. QUIZ; Grammar Lesson: Fragments p. 262
THURSDAY
Assessment on “Is 16 Too Young to Drive a Car?” & “Fatal Car Crashes Drop for 16 Year Olds, Rise for Older Teens”
Assessment on “Is 16 Too Young to Drive a Car?” & “Fatal Car Crashes Drop for 16 Year Olds, Rise for Older Teens”
FRIDAY
Reading Response Journal 3
Reading Response Journal 3
WEEK 4: September 2-6, 2019
*Students should be reading their novels for 20-30 minutes nightly.
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
LABOR DAY Holiday
LABOR DAY Holiday
TUESDAY
Review Unit 2 Voc. Terms; Review Infinitives WS; Main Idea PPT
Review Unit 2 Voc. Terms; Review Infinitives WS; Main Idea PPT
WEDNESDAY
Unit 2 Voc. HW due; Begin “Is 16 Too Young to Drive a Car? & Comprehension questions
Unit 2 Voc. HW due; Begin “Is 16 Too Young to Drive a Car? & Comprehension questions
THURSDAY
Begin “Fatal Car Crashes Drop for 16 Year Olds, Rise for Older Teens” & Comprehension Questions
Begin “Fatal Car Crashes Drop for 16 Year Olds, Rise for Older Teens” & Comprehension Questions
FRIDAY
Main Idea WS 5 ; Reading Response Journal 2
Main Idea WS 5 ; Reading Response Journal 2
WEEK 3: August 26-30, 2019
*Students should be reading their novels for 20-30 minutes nightly.
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Begin “The Whistle” CR pgs. 71-78
Begin “The Whistle” CR pgs. 71-78
TUESDAY
“The Whistle” Story Map & Review Questions
“The Whistle” Story Map & Review Questions
WEDNESDAY
Unit 1 Voc. HW QUIZ; Infinitives Prac.
Unit 1 Voc. HW QUIZ; Infinitives Prac.
THURSDAY
TEST on “Marigolds” & The Whistle”
TEST on “Marigolds” & The Whistle”
FRIDAY
Reading Response Journal; Career Research Project UPDATE;
Distribute Unit 2 Voc. Terms & HW
Reading Response Journal; Silent Reading of Novels;
Distribute Unit 2 Voc. Terms & HW
WEEK 2: August 19-23, 2019
A and F Periods
B-E Periods
MONDAY
Symbolism Activity
Symbolism Activity
TUESDAY
Review Theme p. 225; Begin “Marigolds”
Review Theme p. 225; Begin “Marigolds”
WEDNESDAY
Unit 1 Voc. HW Due; Analyze Character Motivations p. 225; Continue “Marigolds”
Unit 1 Voc. HW Due; Analyze Character Motivations p. 225;
Continue “Marigolds”
THURSDAY
Grammar Lesson on Infinitives ; Jigsaw Analyzing the Text p. 226
Jigsaw Analyzing the Text p. 226
FRIDAY
Book Checks; Begin Career Research Projects
Book Checks; Grammar Lesson on Infinitives
AUGUST 12-16, 2019
Monday - Review Classroom Policies and Procedures
Tuesday - Figurative Language Escape Game
Wednesday - REVIEW Figurative Language Escape Game & Reflection
Thursday - Bloom's Taxonomy & Webb's Depth of Knowledge Activity
Friday - Assign 1st Book Report; Distribute Unit 1 Vocabulary terms and homework