Balcony Scene

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to understand how Romeo woos Juliet

Reading: Fill out the READING PROGRESS UPDATE FORM

Agenda:

1. Romeo and Juliet 2.2.1-25
1. We will choral read these lines. I will read one line, you all will read the next line
2. Read Romeo and Juliet 2.2.26-84
1. The girls will stand on chairs and read Juliet's part.
2. The boys will all stand at the back and read Romeo's lines
3. You will partner read 2.2.107-189
1. after you finish a page, stop and write a one sentence summary for that page.
4. Romeo and Juliet Act I Quizizz
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2. 297028

Homework:
1. No new vocabulary this week.
2. Make sure you read at home.

Watching Act II

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to be able to explain the gist of Act II, especially how the friar helps Romeo and Juliet.

Reading: You 3rd book should be done by April 3rd

Agenda:

1. Today we will watch Act II of Romeo and Juliet
1. Watch from 25:06 to 42:42
2. Click here for the movie
2. English Journal #?? Act II summary
1. Act II is all about...First of all,...Then...Romeo and Juliet decide...The Friar...At this point in the play I think...I wonder if...Fate is...Free choice is...Right now I think that [FATE or FREE CHOICE] is determing what happens to the two young lovers because...
3. I will be grading your English Journals over the break. Let's starting making sure you have all of the journals you should.

Homework:
1. No new vocabulary this week.
2. Make sure you read at home.

First Kiss

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to understand how Romeo woos Juliet

Reading: Fill out the READING PROGRESS UPDATE FORM

Agenda:

1. Romeo and Juliet 1.5.41-92
1. Partner read Romeo's lines. Each partner should read to the end of the line (bright/night, ear/dear, etc.)
2. When you get to Capulet and Tybalt. Each partner should take a part.
2. Read Romeo and Juliet 1.5.93-144
1. Each partner should read to the end of a line so that this section will not seem akward.
3. For each page we read today (393-395) write a three sentence summary in your book. Write a one sentence summary for page 396. I will have my TAs check these tomorrow.
4. Begin watching Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet.

Homework:
1. No new vocabulary this week.
2. Make sure you read at home.

Hidden Figures Finish

Click Here for the Movie

1. Silent Reading
2. Grade your vocabulary
3. Finish watching the movie
4. No Red Ink: Transitions #2

Wednesday

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to read Act 1.3 to understand love is not always a good thing

Reading: You should be reading your 3rd book of the semester.

Agenda:

1. Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary
1. Get this week's vocabulary HERE
2. English Journal
1. Write a journal from the perspective of one of the characters from today's reading.
1. Romeo, Paris, Mr. Capulet, Sampson, Gregory, or Benvolio.
2. Today was an interesting day in Verona. First,...
3. You must write 7-10 sentences.
3. Romeo and Juliet 1.4.1-29
4. Highlight 1.4.106-111
5. Finish watching Act I
6. Romeo and Juliet Act I Quizizz
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Homework:
1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish your book review

Brawling Love

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to read Act 1.1 and 1.2 to deepen our knowledge of the plot

Reading: You should be reading your 3rd book of the semester.

Agenda:

1. Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary
1. Get this week's vocabulary HERE
2. Read Romeo and Juliet 1.1 and 1.2

1. Partner read 1.1.1-18 (the quarrel is between...)
2. Group of four 1.1.32-57 (draw if you be men...)
3. Partner read 1.1.194-212
4. Partner read 1.2.1-23
3. English Journal
1. Write a journal from the perspective of one of the characters from today's reading.
1. Romeo, Paris, Mr. Capulet, Sampson, Gregory, or Benvolio.
2. Today was an interesting day in Verona. First,...
3. You must write 7-10 sentences.
4. Shakespeare Insult Generator

Homework:
1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish your book review

Romeo and Juliet Act 1

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to watch Act 1 to build background knowledge

Reading: You should be reading your 3rd book of the semester.

Agenda:

1. Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary
1. Quizlet Live game!
2. Get your new vocabulary HERE
2. Watch Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet
1. Stage Version (0:00 to 15:29)
2. Movie Version (9:13 to 25:08)
3. Comprehension Check, page 396

Homework:
1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish your book review

Romeo and Juliet Prologue

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to read our launch text for this unit

Reading: You should be reading your 3rd book of the semester.

Agenda:

1. Read Romeo and Juliet prologue
2. Make sure you finish the following assignments:
1. No Red Ink: Transitions #1
2. Book review
3. Argument Essay
4. Your vocabulary for this week

Homework:
1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish your book review

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Essential Question: Do we determine our own destinies?

Goal: to read our launch text for this unit

Reading: You should be reading your 3rd book of the semester.

Agenda:

1. Watch Introduction video.
1. Click Here
2. Read and highlight the launch text.
1. TEXT and AUDIO
2. What surprises you? In this case, highlight the evidence for the author's position/claim/thesis.
3. What did you already know about Romeo and Juliet?
4. What is something the author assumes you already know?
3. Annotate each of your highlights.
4. Creat a new English journal.
1. Write a summary using the Four-sentence Precis model on Google Classroom.
5. Make sure you finish the following assignments:
1. No Red Ink: Transitions #1
2. Book review
3. Argument Essay
4. Your vocabulary for this week

Homework:
1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish your book review

Wednesday

Essential Question: TBD

Goal: to practice identifying the relationship between sentences

Reading: You should be reading your 8th book.

Agenda:

1. Healthy Kids Survey CLICK HERE
2. No Red Ink assignment: Transitions #1
3. Start your new vocabulary. CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK's LIST
4. Quizlet Live! game

Homework:
1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish your book review

Counselor Presentation

Essential Question: TBD

Goal: to understand what classes to take next year.

Reading: Make sure you bring your 8th book to class tomorrow.

Agenda:

1. We will go to the theater and hear a presentation from the counselors.
2. Make sure you turn in 
1. The book review
2. The argument essay

Homework:
1. Vocabulary for this week.

Book Review

Essential Question: TBD

Goal: to write an effective book review

Reading: Fill out the READING PROGRESS UPDATE FORM

Agenda:

1. Start your new vocabulary. CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK's LIST
2. We will start our book review today. You will find the assignment on GOOGLE CLASSROOM Create a blank Google Doc.
1. Your book review should have four paragraphs.
1. 1st paragraph: The novel TITLE by AUTHOR is about...[WRITE A PARAGRAPH THAT INTRODUCES THE MAIN CHARACTER, SETTING, AND CONFLICT. HOW AND WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS BOOK?]
2. 2nd paragraph: The story begins with CHARACTER...[WRITE AN 8-10 SENTENCE PARAGRAPH THAT SUMMARIZES THE PLOT WITHOUT SPOILERS]
3. 3rd paragraph: CHARACTER learns... Along the way, he/she has to deal with...[WRITE A PARAGRAPH THAT EXPLAINS THE MAIN IDEAS AND THEMES THAT COME UP IN THE BOOK].
4. 4th paragraph: Overall, I thought the book was...[WRITE A SHORT PARAGRAPH THAT EXPLAINS WHAT YOU THOUGHT OF THE BOOK AND WHO ELSE WOULD LIKE THE BOOK].
3. Peer review the TKAM essay before turning it in.
1. Are all the paragraphs there?
2. Does each body paragraph have two quotes?
3. Atticus says, "*****" (5).
4. This demonstrates...
5. If you want an A
1.  Make sure you chose the best quotes.
2. No spelling or grammar errors
3. Written as good as or better than the sample essay

Homework:
1. Work on your vocabulary.
2. Finish your book review

Friday

Essential Question: Why does taking a stand in small ways show integrity?

Goal: today you will read for 15 minutes to help you finish your book.

Reading: You should finish your book by Friday.

Agenda:

1. Write the third body paragraph which contains a counterclaim
1. Some might say it doesn't make sense for Atticus to make this stand. It is true that his decision to defend Tom Robinson could have[DESCRIBE SOMETHING BAD THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ATTICUS] But Atticus knows that he must defend Tom. Indeed, he tells Scout, “Because I could never ask you to mind me again. Scout, simply by the nature of the work, every lawyer gets at least one case in his lifetime that affects him personally. This one’s mine, I guess" (78). This shows that Atticus knew the case would be difficult, but his decision to take on the case reinforces the fact that he is[CHOOSE ONE OF THE WORDS FROM YOUR OTHER BODY PARAGRAPHS TO DESCRIBE ATTICUS]. Therefore it makes sense for Atticus to take that stand.
2. Write your conclusion.
1. It is clear that Atticus' decision to defend Tom Robinson makes sense. Atticus always [DESCRIPTION OF ATTICUS]. Atticus is also [DESCRIPTION OF ATTICUS] and is willing to do whatever it takes to pursue justice. 
3. Play TKAM game on Quizizz
1. go to join.quizizz.com
2. code: 228951
4. If you finish early make sure you work on any missing assignments. Especially your NoRedInk assignment.

Homework:
1. Make sure you finish your book by Friday. No vocabulary tonight. Enjoy the night off!

Writing Body Paragraphs Day 2

Essential Question: Why does taking a stand in small ways show integrity?

Goal: to plan and write our first body paragraph.

Reading: You should finish your book by Friday.

Agenda:

1. Finish your first body paragraph from yesterday.
2. Plan our second body paragraph PAPER
1. Choose quotes to provide evidence for your first reason why it makes sense for Atticus to Take a Stand.
1. Atticus quotes
2. TKAM PDF
2. Explain how this evidence supports the reason
3. Write your second body paragraph.
1. The second reason it makes sense for Atticus to take a stand is his...A great example of ___ appears when...(YOUR QUOTE COMES NEXT. CHOOSE ONE OF THE LEAD SENTENCE STARTERS BELOW). This passage illustrates...In addition, Atticus...(YOUR QUOTE COMES NEXT. CHOOSE ONE OF THE LEAD SENTENCE STARTERS BELOW). This is significant because...
4. If you finish early make sure you work on any missing assignments. Especially your NoRedInk assignment.

Homework:
1. Make sure you finish your book by Friday. No vocabulary tonight. Enjoy the night off!