1. SEPTEMBER 22 CODE: 8.1 MONDAY Bell Work: Media Monday (Free Topic finish – if needed) Learning Objective: Review English grammar: parts of speech necessities; Binder Check #2; POWER: Organized Individual Common Core: Critical Thinking & Preparing for college/career Class: Correct LIT (S) Homer p69 Q1-10 (FR) Dog Star p41 Q1-11 BINDER CHECK #2: classmate correction & teacher verification Policy Packet (all pages signed by student & parent) = 20 (5 each page) Vocabulary #2 From Week 6 & 7 = 20 Grammar Lecture Part 1 & 2; Handbook Exercises, Ch 2 Review = 60 LIT (S) Homer (FR) Dog Star = 40 Guest Speaker Notes: Dr. Bryan Hickman = 50 Class Color (10), Organized & Labeled Tabs (20), Neat (20) = 50 (240)

2. SEPTEMBER 23 CODE: 8.2 TUESDAY LO: Critical thinking; analyze behavior & compare characters in literature to real-life situations; Theme: hero/companionship; Common Core Standard/State Standards: Written/Oral Lang. 1.1 POWER ESLRS – Focus on organization & responsibility this week (write these in bell work) 1.Productive Citizens 2.Organized Individuals (Binder Check #2 on 8.1) 3.Well-Rounded Learners 4.Effective Communicators 5.Rational Thinkers Bell: Listening Journal - Answer Who, What, Where, Why, When & How (Reflect & Answer questions) Seniors: Ch 1 – Gilgamesh #4 (3 min x2) & Freshmen: Dog Star (15 min)  Binder grade sheet (Binder Notes Tab) – stamped during journal CFU set Class Work: CFU set (before bell); LIT (FR 49-81) 8.2 Setting/Test NC: p49 Practice (story from class); p78 Q1-7, p80 Q1-6, p81 Q1-5 (S) LIT p71-87 NC: p72 Q1-5; p84 Q1-8; Test p86 Q1-7; p87 Q1-5 HMW: S – Venn Diagram: compare the Heroism of Beowulf, Homer or Gilgamesh Homework: Freshmen – LIT p50-63: A Christmas Memory p63 Q1-11 Coming Up: (FR) Vocab W8 & W9 from Dog Star & A Christmas Memory

3. SEPTEMBER 24 CODE: 8.3 WEDNESDAY LO: Critical thinking; analyze behavior & compare characters in literature to real-life situations; Theme: hero/companionship; Common Core Standard/State Standards: Written/Oral Lang. 1.1 POWER ESLRS – Focus on organization & responsibility this week (write in bell work) Organized Individuals (Binder Check #2 on 8.1)  Bell Work: SSR – Summary of Personal Reading Novel Book with pgs. Class: S – Venn Diagram: compare Heroism of Beowulf, Homer or Gilgamesh; LIT – Homer: Yellow Box Questions 1-10 (p61-67)  End: Yellow Box Side Q1-10 pages 61-67 Homer (paper); Venn  Freshmen – LIT p50-63: A Christmas Memory p63 Q1-11 NEWS: Vote for Homecoming Candidates (new vote this week)

4. SEPTEMBER 25 CODE: 8.4 THURSDAY LO: Critical thinking; analyze behavior & compare characters in literature to real-life situations; Theme: hero/companionship; Common Core; Standard/State Standards: Written/Oral Lang. 1.1 POWER ESLRS: Organized Individuals Bell: Do you participate in school spirit or Homecoming activities? Why is this important for lifelong memories and future endeavors? Explain your pro/con. Class: Grammar additions – flip chart & handbook (study for Mid-Test) Class trade Bell Work (no spiral); Flip Chart: Value add from classmate End of class/tech time: grade correction/submit; grade sheet signed; VOTE  Note card of court preparation & desired role in trial Study Vocabulary Words W8 & W9 (Literature) & Quiz tomorrow Extra credit: attend powder-puff game & announce your full class # (color)

5. SEPTEMBER 26 CODE: 8.5 FRIDAY LO: Critical thinking; analyze behavior & compare characters in literature to real-life situations; Theme: hero/companionship; Common Core; Standard/State Standards: Written/Oral Lang. 1.1 POWER ESLRS – Focus on organization & responsibility this week (write in bell work) Organized Individuals Read Personal Reading Novel/Book (PRN) during transition & after test Class: Mid-Quarter TEST– W8 (LIT, Speaker, Grammar); Agenda grade (ticket – color basket) Coming Up: (S) Persuasive Speech (FR) Informational Speech VOCAB & LITERARY TERMS: add extra terms from 2 stories this week