Monday, November 22, 2010

Monday, November 22

1. What are you Thankful For? 5 Minute Writing Warm-Up

2. Reading Review:

3. Post-It Notes Timeline

4. Discussion

5. Journal Entry

6. Character Trading Cards: COMPUTER LAB… You will apply what you learned about the characters through your knowledge of the author, the author’s historical period, and the setting of the story. Analyze the main character: Mrs. Hale
7. PRINT when complete
8. Exchange and compare ideas with another group. Share..
9. Review Question Guidelines… Guideline Answers due Tomorrow.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thursday, November 17th

1. Read Susan Glaspell’s biography and historical background
2.In your Journals answer the following questions:

• What do you think were the traditional gender roles in the 1900’s?
• Why did Susan Glaspell conflict with them?
• In your opinion, what influence will this have on the story?

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Wednesday, November 17th

Wednesday, November 17th
1. Groups: Discuss their journal entries and thoughts about the story from Homework
2. Minute to Win it…
3. Character Trading Cards: COMPUTER LAB… You will apply what you learned about the characters through your knowledge of the author, the author’s historical period, and the setting of the story. Analyze the main character: Mrs. Mallard
4. PRINT when complete
5. Exchange and compare ideas with another group. Share..
6. Review Question Guidelines… Groups work on answers…
HOWEWORK: Reflection Journal to note what you learned from this lesson and story.
• How did the study of the author and the historical context in which the story was written help you understand the story better?
• How did the Character Trading Cards help you organize your ideas or understand the character better?
• How can you apply these strategies for other reading assignments in this class and other classes?

Monday, September 6, 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

3/30

1. Reading Check Ch 12

2. Review

3. Reading Time

HOMEWORK: Chapter 13. 116-128.

Monday, March 29, 2010

3/29/10

WELCOME BACK!

We have only TWO weeks left of Quarter 3, so it's time to buckle down.

Today:

1. Read 15 Min

2. Reading Check

3. Double Entry/Map Activity Time

HOMEWORK:
Monday 3/29
Ch 12
Pages 110-115

Friday, March 19, 2010

3/19/10

1. Collect Article of The Week

2. Reading Check

3. Discuss Reading

4. Watch 15 Minutes of Movie