1. English With Dr. Krueger
September 12-16
English
With Dr. Krueger

2. Monday, September 12, 2016---Junior English
Content Objective: We will be able to assess the writer’s Point of View
Language Objective: Newspaper Article Analysis
Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide.
TH Practice: Write a Thesis Statement about September 11, 2001
Agenda:
Sign-In/Journal Writing
Grammar Practice
TH Practice.. Begin with a Video Review at
Writing with Unconscious Bias Activity (Newspaper Activity and Video)
Dismissal

3. Tuesday, September 13… Junior English
Content Objective: Students will be able to write informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accurate manner.
Language Objective: Group Paragraph Writing
Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Review Thesis Statement (TH) Writing
Exploring the Paragraph formula
Practice Writing the Paragraph
Dismissal

4. Wednesday… All Classes
Preparing your Journal for Grading… Please copy everything from the board.
Due Dates:
Juniors: 9/15
Sophomores: 9/16
Freshman: 9/19

5. Thursday, September 15...Junior English
Content Objective: Students will be able to write informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accurate manner.
Language Objective: Introduction Paragraph due Friday
Grammar Practice: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, an outspoken leader in the suffragist movement, was born in Johnstown, New York, in 1815.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Review Thesis Statement (TH) Writing
Exploring the Introduction Paragraph
Video Options:
Introduction Video:
Video #2
Video #3:
Writing TH Review Video:
Homework: Practice Writing the Paragraph
Dismissal

6. Friday, September 16...Junior English
Content Objective: Students will be able to write informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information in a clear and accurate manner.
Language Objective: Introduction Paragraph due Friday
Grammar Practice: Tammy was so glad that it was Friday; she even did a standing backflip while waiting in the cafeteria line for lunch.
Agenda:
Sign-In/Journal Writing/New Opportunity (Weekly “What’s Up” Google Doc. Writing)
Review of Grammar Practice
Review Thesis Statement (TH) Writing
Exploring the Body Paragraph
Video Option: “How to Write a Body Paragraph”
Classwork: Outline a 3 paragraph essay by End of Day (4pm)...Complete by 4pm, receive a grade bump
Weekly Reflection --What have I learned? What questions do I still have? What is my next step?
Dismissal

7. Monday, September 12, 2016---Freshman English
Content Objective: We will be able to work collaboratively
Language Objective: Organization of Project Groups
Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide.
Writing Practice: Write a Statement about September 11, 2001
Agenda:
Sign-In/Journal Writing
Grammar Practice
Writing Practice
Project Group Formation
Crossword Classwork/Homework

8. Tuesday, September 13… Freshman English (P. 3)
Content Objective: Students will be able to analyse how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Language Objective: Tools of the Masters Project
Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Review of Crossword Homework
Tools of the Masters Project: Group Work
Dismissal

9. Tuesday, September 13… Freshman English (P. 6)
Content Objective: Students will be able to apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.
Language Objective: Literary Element Crossword (continued)
Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Continue Crossword Puzzle Work
Identifying Literary Elements in Short Stories
Dismissal

10. Wednesday… All Classes
Preparing your Journal for Grading… Please copy everything from the board.
Due Dates:
Juniors: 9/15
Sophomores: 9/16
Freshman: 9/19

11. Thursday, September 15… Freshman English (P. 3)
Content Objective: Students will be able to analyse how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Language Objective: Tools of the Masters Project
Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Tools of the Masters Project: Group Work
Goal for Today-Decide your Story
Read and outline your Plot
Show it to Dr. K
Dismissal

12. Thursday, September 15… Freshman English (P. 6)
Content Objective: Students will be able to apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.
Language Objective: Read/Annotate a story as a group of two people
Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Read, Listen to, and Annotate the Story, “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Identify the Plot, Characters, and Conflict in Short Stories
Dismissal

13. Friday, September 16… Freshman English (P. 3)
Content Objective: Students will be able to analyse how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Language Objective: Tools of the Masters Project
Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Tools of the Masters Project: Group Work
Show your plot outline of your story to Dr. K (for a grade)
Determine the 3 Main Points you want to teach students in your presentation
Show it to Dr. K (for a grade)
Have a great weekend!

14. Friday, September 15… Freshman English (P. 6)
Content Objective: Students will be able to apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.
Language Objective: Read/Annotate a story as a group of two people..find Literary Elements within the story. Due EOC
Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Identify Literary Elements in Short Stories including Plot, Characters, and Conflict.
Highlight the element.
Draw an arrow to the margin
Have a great weekend!!

15. Monday, September 12, 2016---Sophomore English
Content Objective: We will be able to understand the meaning and theme of our readings.
Language Objective: Read “The Books of Sand”
Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide.
Writing Practice: Explain the difference between telling a story and informational writing.
Agenda:
Sign-In/Journal Writing
Grammar Practice
Writing Practice
Reading in Literature Circles (Preparing to Answer Questions)
Dismissal

16. Monday, September 12, 2016---Sophomore Honors English
Content Objective: We will be able to understand the meaning and theme of our readings.
Language Objective: Read “The Books of Sand”
Grammar Practice: Steven Spielberg is a great American playwright and has written several industry-changing, special effects laden productions which dazzled audiences world-wide.
Writing Practice: Explain the difference between telling a story and informational writing.
Agenda:
Sign-In/Journal Writing
Grammar Practice
Writing Practice
Reading Individually and Answering Questions
Create a visual illustrating the story due EOC
Dismissal

17. Tuesday, September 13…Sophomore English
Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the theme and plot of literary writings.
Language Objective: Cornell Notes on “The Book of Sand.”
Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Discuss the central theme and literary elements in “The Book of Sand.”
Write a reflection expressing the similarities and differences between “The Cold Equation” and “The Book of Sand.” The writing must be at least 15 lines long. Submit on separate paper at the end of the period.
Note: Period 4 is taking their T-list home and writing the reflection at home due at the BOC on Wednesday, September 14.
Note: Period 7 is taking their T-list home and writing the reflection at home due at the BOC on Wednesday, September 14.
Dismissal

18. Tuesday, September 13…Sophomore Honors English
Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the theme and plot of literary writings.
Language Objective: Short Story Visual Comparisons
Grammar Practice: They decided that the hedge needed a trim.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Create Visual Comparisons for Short Stories (“The Cold Equation,”and “The Book of Sand,”)
Read “Everyday Use” and answer the Comprehension Questions
Dismissal

19. Wednesday… All Classes
Preparing your Journal for Grading… Please copy everything from the board.
Due Dates:
Juniors: 9/15
Sophomores: 9/16
Freshman: 9/19

20. Thursday, September 15…ALL Sophomore English
Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the theme and plot of fictional writing.
Language Objective: Create a Plot Map of the Story “Everyday Use”
Grammar Practice: From an early age, Debbie watched as her father practiced law.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Read “Everyday Use” and answer the Comprehension Questions
(audiobook link:
P. 4 Read in a Group
P.5 Read individually
Dismissal

21. Friday, September 16, 2016...ALL Sophomore English
Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the central theme and plot of fictional writing
Language Objective: Create a Plot Map of the Story “Everyday Use”
Grammar Practice: The lazy dog slept quietly under the porch.
Agenda:
Sign-In and Journal Writing
Review of Grammar Practice
Create a visual depiction of the plot and central theme of “Everyday Use” due EOC
With a partner, answer the Comprehension Questions
Weekly Reflection:
What have I learned?
What questions do I still have?
What is my next step?
Dismissal:
Submit Journals for grading. Journals represent ½ of the total grade for this course.