1. 9th Grade Literature Monday January 30, 2017 Day 15
ACTIVATOR:
Complete sentence combining activities from worksheet in notebook…
(first memories + before rain)
ACTIVITIES:
Discuss sentence combining stuff
Intro. Unit 2 vocabulary words
- story due Wednesday (12 words + fish, watch, chainsaw)
Continue “Most Dangerous Game” (pg )
Last 10 Silent Reading!
SUMMARIZER:
- what is an example of indirect characterization?

2. 9th Grade Literature Tuesday January 31, 2017 Day 16
ACTIVATOR:
- Read the “get off the and deal with it” article from front table and complete a “ONE PAGER” in your journal for it…
ACTIVITIES:
Review / collect journal persuasive paragraphs
Finish “Most Dangerous Game” story
- answer study guide questions!
- identify plot points on chart…
Silent Reading – NEW book!
SUMMARIZER:
- what is an example of direct characterization?

3. 9th Grade Literature Wednesday February 1, 2017 Day 17
ACTIVATOR:
Grab the clauses grammar handout from front table
ACTIVITIES:
Discuss types of sentences (Santa!)
(independent, dependent, complex, compound, etc.)
Collect voc. unit 2 sentences (quiz Tuesday)
Begin reading “Cask of Amontillado”
Silent Reading, Baby! n
SUMMARIZER:
- What is an example of direct characterization?

4. Types of Sentences… Simple = 1 independent clause
Mom made pancakes.
Complex = independent + dependent clause
Mom made pancakes while I read a book.
Compound = independent + independent clause
Mom made pancakes and I read a book.

5. 9th Grade Literature Thursday February 2, 2017 Day 18
ACTIVATOR: (4-6 sentences, S.E.E.D. format!)
Is the pen truly mightier than the sword? Explain…
ACTIVITIES:
Discuss / collect journal activity
Continue “Cask of Amontillado” (pg )
- complete study questions…
Last 10 Silent Reading!
SUMMARIZER:
- What is an example of irony?

6. 9th Grade Literature Friday February 3, 2017 Day 19
ACTIVATOR:
Grab the grammar handout from front table…
ACTIVITIES:
Discuss Gerunds / Participles / Infinitives…
Finish / Review “Cask of Amontillado”
Begin reading “The Necklace” (pg )
- answer study questions…
Last 10 Silent Reading!
SUMMARIZER:
- What is an example of foreshadowing from a movie?