Finch Family: It's all about change

*Calpernia, Jem and Scout

Today I will: 

• Demonstrate the ability to construct evidence sentences by utilizing new punctuation rules and text evidence from TKAM

Please Take out: 

-Your calendar

-Bellwork

-a writing utensil
-highlighter
-2 pieces of paper

HW: Ch. 12

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: Protrude
-Calendar and HW

-Evidence Sentences (part deux  :)

-Story tell Ch. 13 and write a summary
-Begin reading ch 14

Homework:

ALL: Read Chapter 14 & complete the HW Slip

ALL: Study Vocab words (Quiz Tomorrow)

          Aberration, Analogous, Attributes, Interrogation, Frivolous, Protrude

FRIDAY is Test make-up day at lunch and after school

Camellias and Forgiveness

A Camellia
*http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/define-camellia-1.jpg

Today I will: 

• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 11

Please Take out: 

-Your calendar

-a writing utensil
-a piece of paper

HW: Ch. 11

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: Interrogation and Frivolous
-Calendar and HW

-CH. 11 Review

-Read Chapter 12

Homework:

ALL: Read Chapter 12 & complete the HW Slip

Mrs. Dubose

*http://www.hippoquotes.com/img/mrs-dubose-to-
kill-a-mockingbird-racism-quotes/tmb_770_480.jpg

Today I will: 

• Identify and infer meaning about a significant text excerpt from TKAM
• Demonstrate knowledge of Chapters 1-9 via an on-line, multiple choice quiz

Please Take out: 

-your Chromebook

HW: Ch. 10

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: The Title
-Stamp HW

-Complete Ch. 1-9 Quiz on Illuminate

-Read Chapter 11

Homework:

ALL: Read Chapter 11 & complete the HW Slip

Atticus: Public and Private Identity

Today I will: 

• Analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.

Please Take out: 

-Your calendar

-a writing utensil

-a piece of paper
-Tone and Mood Worksheet from yesterday

HW: Ch. 9

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: Attributes
-Calendar and stamp HW
-Pass back work packets (file them in your portfolio)

-Ch. 9 Review: Tone and Mood
-Go over Ch. 10 HW

-Read Chapter 10 and work on HW

Homework:

ALL: Study for Ch 1-9 Quiz
ALL: Read Chapter 10
CP: HW Slip
H: HW Slip

Tone and Mood

Miss Maudie's house.

Today I will: 

• Analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.
• Write an effective Evidence Sentence and identify the strongest evidence sentences in class.

Please Take out: 

-Your calendar
-Evidence Sentence Notes

-A pen or pencil
-A piece of paper

HW: Ch. 8

Today's Agenda:

-Calendar and HW

-BELLWORK: Analogous

-BELLWORK: Aberration

-Movie Trailers

-Tone and Mood

-ES Check

Homework:

ALL: Read Chapter 9
CP: Annotate the passage provided
H: See directions at the top of the page

No more presents in the tree

*https://smmsmg13.files.wordpress.com/2015/
03/annex-badham-mary-to-kill-a-
mockingbird_01.jpg

Today I will: 

• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 6 and 7.

Please Take out: 
-Your calendar
-Bellwork
-A pen or pencil
HW: Ch. 6 & 7

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Aberration
-Achieve 3000 Baseline Test
-Ch. 6 & 7 Review Questions
-Begin reading chapter 8

Homework:

ALL: Read Chapter 8 and complete HW Slip - due Thurs, 8/25

Evidence Sentences

Today I will: 

• Identify the components of Evidence Sentences by taking notes on how to construct an ES

Please Take out: 
-Your work from chapters 1-5
-A pen or pencil
-2 pieces of paper
HW: Ch. 5 Indirect Characterization of Miss Maudie

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: Put together TKAM Work Packet #1
-Vocabulary Assessment
-Writing Academy - Evidence Sentences
-Chapter 5 Review of Miss Maudie

Homework:

1. ALL: Read Chapters 6 & 7 and complete HW Slip - due Wed., 8/24

Direct and Indirect Characterization

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Today I will: 

• Draw conclusions about characters in TKAM by referring to text evidence that utilizes indirect characterization.
• Cite evidence of indirect characterization about the character Miss Maudie Atkinson and make inferences about her character.

Please Take out: 

-Your calendar

-Bellwork (add today's date)

-A pen or pencil

-highlighter

-A piece of paper
HW: Ch.2 and Screencast notes

HW: TKAM Ch. 4 HW

Today's Agenda:

-BELLWORK: Indigenous
-BELLWORK: Malignant
-Vocabulary Review: Indigenous, malevolent, evasion, eccentric, intimidation, malignant. 

-Warm-up Ch 4

-Direct and Indirect Characterization

-Assign Ch. 5 HW

-Begin reading chapter 5

Homework:

1. ALL: Finish Reading Chapter 5 - due Tues, 8/23

2. CP: Complete the Ch. 5 Independent Practice - due Tues, 8/23

3. H: Complete the Ch. 5 Independent Practice - due Tues, 8/23

4. Study Vocabulary Words: Indigenous, malevolent, evasion, eccentric, intimidation, malignant. Be able to write out their definitions on a quiz tomorrow.

Life Lessons

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ma269cZ9uD1rd9fqyo1_400.jpg

Today I will: 

• Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 2 and 3.

Please Take out: 
-Your calendar
-Bellwork (add today's date)
-A pen or pencil
-A piece of paper...Title it "TKAM Ch. 2 & 3 Review"
-Another piece of paper...Title it "TKAM Ch. 4 HW"
HW: Ch. 2 HW
HW: Your Screencast Notes

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Intimidation
-Stamp HW & let's talk Screencast...
-Story Time! - Read Ch. 3
-Review Chapters 2-3
-Go over ch. 4 HW and begin reading

Homework:

1. ALL: Finish Reading Chapter 4 - due Monday, 8/22
2. ALL: Complete Ch. 4 HW Slip - due Monday, 8/22

Censorship and Boo Radley

*http://files.campus.edublogs.org/blogs.uoregon.edu/
dist/0/283/files/2012/08/cartoon-of-head
-with-many-hands-over-mouth-censorship-1s8do9x.jpg

Today I will: 

• Recall ch. 1 and make observations about the characters in TKAM; then discuss and journal about censorship.
• Participate in a team building activity through setting up TKAM appointment clocks.

Please Take out: 
-Your calendar
-Bellwork (add today's date)
-A pen or pencil
-Something firm to write on (such as a notebook)
-HW: Ch. 1 Diction and Detail packet 

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Eccentric
-Stamp HW
-Appointment Clocks
-Read Chapter 2
-Censorship Discussion & Journal 



Homework:

1. ALL: Finish Reading Chapter 2 - due Friday, 8/19
2. ALL: Complete Ch. 2 HW Slip - due Friday, 8/19

3. ALL: Screencast Notes: Log on to Google classroom and view the screencast on the Great Depression and background of TKAM. Label a piece of paper "Screencast Notes" and take notes as you watch. (The screencast is 9 minutes long, but plan on 20-30 minutes to watch, pause and take notes).  - due Friday, 8/19

Diction and Detail

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2015/01/untitled-157-of-168-edit-edit-edit_pe1.jpg

Today I will: 

• Recall ch. 1 and make observations about the characters in TKAM.
• Identify and discuss why authors include specific diction into their novels.
• Identify diction and detail in a passage from TKAM and draw conclusions about what the evidence reveals about the town of Maycomb.

Please Take out: 
-Your calendar
-Bellwork (add today's date)
-A pen or pencil
-A highlighter
-HW: TKAM Ch. 1 
-Honors HW: Censorship packet 
(Please staple your typed response to the top of the packet.)

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Evasion
-Stamp HW
-Ch. 1 Diction and Detail
-Share Ch. 1 HW

Homework:

1. ALL: Finish the Diction and Detail Packet - due tomorrow

2. ALL: Screencast Notes: Log on to Google classroom and view the screencast on the Great Depression and background of TKAM. Label a piece of paper "Screencast Notes" and take notes as you watch. (The screencast is 9 minutes long, but plan on 20-30 minutes to watch, pause and take notes).  - due Friday, 8/19

Let's Begin To Kill A Mockingbird!

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Today I will: 

• Formulate a prediction about TKAM based on visual representations of the novel.
• Begin reading TKAM

Please Take out: 
-Your calendar (or paper to write down due dates)
-A pen or pencil
-2 pieces of paper
Did you parents complete the Parent Contact Form on the blog?

Today's Agenda:
-BELLWORK: Malevolent
-Finish discussion: What influences our opinion?
-Introduction to To Kill A Mockingbird (TKAM) - 
Emaze intro to TKAM
-Write a prediction about TKAM
-Explain notebooks and assign homework
-Begin reading Chapter 1
-Will we have some time for fun? Up to you...

Homework:

1. ALL: Have your parents complete the Parent Contact Form - ASAP...This was due MONDAY

2. ALL: Finish Reading Chapter 1 and complete HW Slip - due tomorrow
3. H: Censorship Packet - due Wed. 8/17

Digital Challenge

*https://doctorsbag.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/digital-challenges1.png

Today I will: 

• demonstrate my knowledge about the Humanities I course via a short quiz
• join a Google Classroom and participate in a Digital Challenge – exploring the 9th grade English website

Please Take out: 
-Your ID
-A pen or pencil
-H: Honors letter signed by you and your parents
-H: Typed writing sample and rough draft (Staple the typed copy on top of the rough draft.)
Did you parents complete the Parent Contact Form on the blog?

Today's Agenda:
-Check out TKAM Books in the library (you will need your ID card)
-Chromebook Care
-Digital Challenge: (During this time, honors will meet with me about a Censorship Packet)

1. Log in to your computer using the login information your Geography teacher gave you.
• ID#@schscougars.org
• Password is your 8 digit birthday (For example, 01012001)
2. Join Google Classroom.
3. In the search bar, type in classroom.google.com
4. Click the "+" plus sign in the upper right hand corner.
5. Click "join class" and type the code below.
6. Enter the code for your class
• English BLOCK 1: x82ad3
• English BLOCK 2:e7t7ko 
• English BLOCK 4: g6m3uj
7. Click on the Google form and follow the directions until you are finished and mark the assignment "Done"

-Syllabus Quiz - Please log on to "kahoot.it"

Homework:

1. Have your parents complete the Parent Contact Form - ASAP...This was due today

2. Finish Digital Challenge
3. H: Censorship Packet - due Wed. 8/17

Perspectives

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b2497e3f642b3f35526572031737a104.jpg

Today I will: 

• Analyze historical visual images and participate in a whole class discussion about perspectives.
• Demonstrate prior knowledge of writing skills through a thoughtful writing sample.

Please Take out: 
-a pen or pencil
-a piece of paper
-calendar

Today's Agenda:
1. Discussion: What influences our opinions?

*http://riverbankoftruth.com/wp-content/uploads
/2014/03/staircase-perspective-george-oze.jpg

2. Writing Sample

Homework:

1. Honors Students: Parent Signature on      
    honors explanation letter -due Mon. 8/15
2. Honors Students: Revise, Type and Print 
    Writing Sample - Both written draft and 
     final draft are due on Mon., 8/15
3. Have your parents complete the Parent 
     Contact Form - due Mon. 8/15

Welcome to Humanities I English!

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for-teachers/SoExcitedMeme.jpg

Today I will: 

• Create a name card
• Learn a little bit about Mrs. Serban and my classmates
• Learn about the Humanities Program
• Understand what is expected of me and what I can expect of Mrs. Serban
• Understand the difference between honors and college prep
• Play a game to get to know each other

Please Take out: 
-a pen or pencil
-calendar

Today's Agenda:
1. Please find and sit in your assigned seat
2. 3x5 Cards: 
            *Write your first name (as you want to be called) and last name
            *Also, please draw a picture or symbol that represents you
3. Introductions
4. Policies and Procedures
5. Stand Up Game
6. Honors or College Prep?

Homework:

1. Honors Students: Parent Signature on honors explanation letter

2. Have your parents complete the Parent Contact Form