1. Mrs. Bass 3rd, 6th, 7th Periods
English I August Plans
Mrs. Bass
3rd, 6th, 7th Periods

2. It’s great to be a Shaw Raider!
Welcome to Shaw!
Agenda: August 10, 2015
Do now: What are your goals for this year?
List at least one academic and one extracurricular goal on a post-it note!
About ME
Crisis/ Emergency information
Procedure Practice
It’s great to be a Shaw Raider!
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

3. In case of an emergency

4. Ways to Pass the Bass Show up prepared! Do your work! Participate!
Be honest.
Take responsibility.
Don’t complain!

5. Do Now: Use your device to identify John Green. What has he written?
August 11, 2015
YOU MADE IT THROUGH YOUR FIRST DAY! Congratulations!
Do Now: Use your device to identify John Green. What has he written?
John Green You Tube Video: Take notes and identify anything that you may find important or interesting.
RULES Discussion
Syllabus and Procedures
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

6. It’s great to be a SHAW RAIDER!
Respect yourself and your future.
Respect your fellow students and their right to learn.
Respect your teacher.
Respect your school’s property and community.
It’s great to be a SHAW RAIDER!
Class Guidelines

7. August 12, 2015
DO NOW: POP QUIZ!
Quietly answer these questions on a sheet of paper. Do not share your answers!
Where do you turn in late work?
If you turn in an unexcused, late assignment, what is the percentage taken off?
Where did Mrs. Bass grow up?
Where can you keep your cell phone?
Where do you go if there is a fire drill?
Where do you go for a tornado drill?
What is Mrs. Bass’s biggest pet peeve?
Who is the most important person in this classroom?

8. August 13, 2015
Do Now: What is the definition of expectation? What are your expectations for this class?
AGENDA:
Remind 101 and Website
Hall Passes and Praise Points
BioPoem Assignment
Reminders: Turn in your signed syllabus by Friday!

9. August 14, 2015 It’s FRIDAY!
Do Now: What does the word collaborate mean? How do we work collaboratively?
Answer in complete sentences.
Standards: ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions
Agenda:
Turn in your signed syllabus
Finish Bio Poems (Final Draft)
Share personal Bio Poems
Begin character Bio Poems
Homework: Final draft of personal and character Bio Poem due Monday

10. Relative of or Friend of (list 3 or 4)
(First Name)
Relative of or Friend of (list 3 or 4)
(List 4 character traits that describe you)
(Position or Job)
Lover of (list 3 things, people, activities…)
Who feels (3 emotions and explanations)
Who has been (3 places or events)
Who needs (3 descriptions of things needed)
Who fears (3 things feared)
Who gives (3 descriptions of things you have given to family and friends)
Who would like to see (list 3 things you would like to see in your lifetime)
(Synonym – one profound word that describes you)
Resident of (description of place, dates, and location …)
(Last Name)

11. August 17, 2015 Today’s Standards: Agenda Turn in BioPoems.
Do Now
Share BioPoems for Bass Points
Turn in BioPoems.
Introduce Suffix, Prefix, and Root
Introduce Vocabulary Unit 1 and complete Ex. 1
Homework – Draw picture clue for each vocabulary word
Due Wednesday
Do Now: What is a suffix? Prefix? Root word?
You may use your device if you do not already know.
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

12. Your first “book report” will be in the form of a review
Your first “book report” will be in the form of a review. You must complete the paper fully and professionally. Also, you must create a movie poster for the book. It CANNOT duplicate the cover of the book!
Due September 28th. This is a T.M.A., so it MUST be turned in on that date!
You can find this on the class website.

13. August 18, 2015 Raider Rev: What are the parts of a paragraph?
Agenda
Do Now
Five paragraph essay – “Care of a Pet”
Brainstorming based on topic
Check out text books in Media Center
Homework – will check vocab pictures tomorrow
Raider Rev:
What are the parts of a paragraph?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

14. August 18, 2015 6th Period Raider Rev:
Agenda
Do Now
Turn in Character and Personal Bio Poem
Finish Writing Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
Five paragraph essay – “Care of a Pet”
Brainstorming based on topic
Check out text books in Media Center
Homework – will check vocab pictures tomorrow
Raider Rev:
What are the parts of a paragraph?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

15. August 19, 2015 Raider Rev: What is a thesis statement?
Agenda
Do Now
Vocabulary
Have Vocab Pictures ready for check
Unit 1 – Ex. 2-5
3.Turn brainstorm and topic into thesis statement
Brainstorm supporting details for main points
Create outline
Reminder: Quiz FRIDAY
Raider Rev:
What is a thesis statement?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

16. August 19, 2015 6th Period Raider Rev: What is a thesis statement?
Agenda
Do Now
Prepare vocabulary words for check.
Five paragraph essay – “Care of a Pet”
Brainstorming based on topic
Reminder: Vocabulary Quiz Friday
Raider Rev:
What is a thesis statement?
Today’s Standards:
ELACC9/10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which W1-3 are appropriate to task and audience.
ELACC9/10SL1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of group (collaborative) discussions

17. Thursday August 20, 2015 Do Now: Agenda:
Write a sentence using THREE different vocabulary words.
Standards: ELACC9-W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Agenda:
Do now
Book Report Information (on website)
Have a completed thesis statement for your essay
Go over essay format and create outline
Reminder: VOCABULARY QUIZ TOMORROW- Bring your book to read after the quiz.

18. Thursday August 20, 2015 6th Period
Do Now:
Write a sentence using two words from the assigned vocabulary.
Standards: ELACC9-W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Agenda:
Book Report Information (on website)
Review vocabulary words
Begin brainstorming for essay “Care of a Pet”
Reminder: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Bring a book to read after the quiz!

19. Friday, August 21, 2015 Do Now: Prepare for you vocabulary quiz.
You will need a piece of paper and writing device.
You need your reading book
Clear your desk
Agenda:
Vocabulary quiz
Reading
Outline overview