EngWeekofFeb28.pdf

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Week of February 28

Pd. 2, 4, 5,7

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English: “Single Room, Earth View”

Monday, Feb. 28: Pd. 2, 5, 7

WOW: Wonderful, Outstanding Word(s)— “fustigate”

When you come in, get your notebook, a textbook, and

your brain.

Write the homework in your agenda.

HW:

1. AR—keep on reading!

2. Take notes on “Literary Analysis—Expository Essay” and “Reading Skill—Main Idea.” (pg. 465) and Complete the first two sections of “After You Read: Literary Analysis and Reading Skill.”

BW: “Single Room, Earth View” pg. 474

Under your homework notes for this story, carefully, and with specific details, answer the “Critical Thinking” questions.

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English:

“Single Room, Earth View”

Monday, Feb. 28: Pd. 2, 5, 7

WOW: Wonderful, Outstanding Word(s)—

“fustigate”

CW: “Single Room, Earth View” pg. 467

Writing “Power Paragraphs”

Using the handout “Get the Power, “ rewrite your answer

to question #4 of the Bellwork (“Critical Thinking”)

following the format and instructions on the handout

for the BASIC POWER PARAGRAPH:

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English:

“The News”

Tues., Mar 1:

Pd. 4 (7:30-9:00--FCAT),

Pd. 2 (9:57-10:43) Pds. 5, 7—same times as always

When you come in, please take your assigned seats.

(Pd. 4 students, please follow Ms. Kraynak’s instructions as to where to sit.)

CW: “The News” by Neil Postman pg. 477-486—due at end of class

1. Label a new sheet of notebook paper with your name, today’s date, and the period—all in the upper right corner.

2. On the top line, write the title of the essay and the author.

3. Take detailed notes on ALL sections of the author info (p. 477). 4. Read the essay taking ALL the margin notes as you read:

• Vocab

• Literary analysis

• Reading check

• Reading skill

• Critical Viewing

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English:

“Single Room, Earth View”

Wed., Mar 2: Pd. 2

WOW: Wonderful, Outstanding Word— “lygophilia”

“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.” ~ Clarence Thomas

When you come in, get a textbook and your notebook, and please

take your assigned seats.

HW:

1. Complete “Literary Analysis: Expository

Essay”---2. Test on “Single Room, Earth View” and “The News” on Tues., Mar. 8—no notes

BW: “Single Room, Earth View” by Sally Ride—15 minutes •Complete “Writing About the Big Question.” Use the “Basic

Powergraph” format (1---2---2---2---4) for your answer to item “C”. (You may refer to the Powergraph Handout.)

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English:

“The News”

Wed., Mar 2: Pd. 2

CW: Finish yesterday’s class assignment:

“The News” by Neil Postman pg. 477-486—due at end of class

1. Label a new sheet of notebook paper with your name, today’s date, and the period—all in the upper right corner.

2. On the top line, write the title of the essay and the author.

3. Take detailed notes on ALL sections of the author info (p. 477). 4. Read the essay taking ALL the margin notes as you read:

• Vocab

CW: “Reading: Reread to Identify Main Idea and Details”

1. Introduce the assignment

2. Reread the story completed the assignment as indicated. 3. Be prepared to share your responses on the document

camera.

4. You will have the rest of the period.

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“Single Room, Earth View” and “The News”

English: Periods 2,4,5,7:

HW for tonight and CW for tomorrow:

“Single Room, Earth View” and “The News” Test on

TUESDAY.

1. Complete all author notes, margin notes, and “Critical Thinking” questions for each of these stories.

2. Complete the handouts for each story:

a. “Writing about the Big Question” and “Lit Analysis: Expository Essay”

b. “Reading: Reread to Identify Main Idea and Details” and “Vocab Builder”