1. Monday, August 27th, 2012
Essential question – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

2. Monday, August 27, 2012 English and PreAP English Agenda
Projects for the ceiling tiles of Literary Terms – DUE in one week)
Work on ceiling tiles today in class with partner and pick up Ceiling Tile Project Rubric
Projects for the ceiling tiles of Literary Terms – DUE in one week – NEXT Monday!

3. Monday, August 27, 2012 English and PreAP English Agenda
Begin work on our Literary terms project – creating the ceiling tiles with pictures and definitions included. Be sure the term is very prominent.
All tiles must be completed by measuring the exact size with an actual tile and cutting the edges to fit.
Your grade will be calculated based on your participation and final product. All students will enter contest with a partner but there will be only one for each term chosen for display on the actual ceiling.

4. Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Essential question – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

5. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 English and PreAP English Agenda
Library day - Be sure to have your PLANNER
Take STAR test and check out books when finished
Read your AR book  -- goals will be set by next Tuesday!

6. How do I set up my writer’s notebook?
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Essential questions – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?
How do I set up my writer’s notebook?

7. Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 English and PreAP English Agenda
Handout - Literary Terms Lesson #1 - due Friday
SET UP WRITING SECTION of binders – be sure you have post-it notes,
Class discussion of the following questions: What makes a good reader? What makes a good writer?

8. Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Essential questions – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

9. Thursday, August 30, 2012 English and PreAP English Agenda
Review Literary terms with Jeopardy game
Be sure you have first Literary Terms handout finished and ready to grade tomorrow in class.
Work on ceiling tile project as needed – due Monday
Test on Wednesday over first section of Literary Terms

10. Friday, August 31st, 2012
Essential questions – How do I define literary terms in everyday language?

11. Friday, August 31, 2012 English and PreAP English Agenda
Review Literary Terms Handout – grade together in class
Study Literary Terms Lesson #1 – TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY
Review “What makes a good reader?” Chart
Introduce Reading/Writing Workshop Guidelines – keep in binder
Reminder – Literary Terms Ceiling Tile DUE MONDAY, make sure you have the rubric