Today in Class...10/31

What elements are present in a video production to create suspense? What does an author have to use to create the same tone?
1. Discuss "The Monkey's Paw" & collect journals (all parts)
2. Video version of "The Monkey's Paw"...What is more suspenseful, reading it or watching it?...

Today in Class...10/27

How does Poe's or other author's word choice impact tone of his poem(s)? How can we FIGURE out FIGURative language?
1. Fig Language notes
2. Poe/Suspense poetry groups...
HW: 3 wishes journal (Journal #3) due tomorrow

Today in Class...10/26

Are my notecards ready? What questions do I still have about Noodletools?

1. Handbacks/new journal
2. LAB (finish items on "to do" list)
3. Done with Noodletools project? Complete journal OR work on a bonus opportunity.
HW: Journal #3 due Friday





Period 8:
1. Words in context (from non-fiction "fright" article)

Today in Class...10/25

Period 8

How can I take SOLID notes on a non-fiction article?

1. Take out your journals (due today) to hand in
2. Vocab tests back
3. "The Delight of Fright" article
HW: none

Today in Class...10/24

How can I use new technology to help in the research process? How can I set my purpose for reading and note-taking with a non-fiction text?

1. Library: Intro to "Noodletools" with Mrs. Kowalski




Period 8: Mystery and Suspense unit!
What are our fears? Why do people seek out fright?
1. In-class journal: "Fear"
2. Non-fiction.."Delight of Fright"
HW: Finish journal if not completed

Bonus 4

Go to www.brainpop.com and view the mini videos on AGATHA CHRISTIE and FRANKENSTEIN. Complete the online quiz, print it out and submit it to Mrs. Law.

Each viewing and quiz is worth a 5 point coupon!

See Mrs. Law for the login information card for Brainpop!

Bonus 3

Complete more research on Poe, beyond what we studied in class. Find out FIVE new facts about him that we have not discussed. Explore different websites and articles until you find FIVE interesting pieces of information. Write the FIVE facts down and submit them to Mrs. Law.

+3 Bonus

Bonus 2

After collecting information on Edgar Allan Poe, come up with a script involving an interviewer and interviewee (Poe). Have the interviewer ask 8 SOLID, MEANINGFUL questions of Poe, and include Poe's responses. Be creative! Some of Poe's answers would be what you assume he might say based on what you know about him.

EX:

Q: Who was an important figure in your life growing up?

Poe: Definitely my father who adopted me when I was young. He was very strict, but taught me alot about life.

+5 Bonus points

Today in Class...10/21

Who is the man called Poe?
1. Edgar Allan Poe research (computer lab)
2. Done early? Try one of the bonus opportunities!
HW: None

Today in Class...10/20

What are the main ideas of "The Delight of Fright"? Who is this Poe guy, anyway?
1. Finish/Discuss article
2. Let's get to know the man called Edgar Allan Poe!
HW: None








Period 8:
1. Finish grading packets
2. Vocab review game
HW: Study for vocab quiz

Today in Class...10/19

Why do people seek out fright? What are our fears? What are the main ideas of the non-fiction article? How do I figure out words I do not know?
1. Share "fears"
2. "The Delight of Fright" (Main idea and details, words in context...note taking)
HW: None





Period 8: Extra credit to hand in? Do so today!
1. Finish reading comprehension test
2. Self-grade vocabulary packet...Give Mrs. Law or Mrs. Edick your best score for the gradebook!
3. Vocabulary matching (review for quiz)
HW: Vocab quiz Friday!

Today in Class...10/18

"Mish-mash" day...tying up loose ends
1. Finish reading comprehension test (10 min)
2. Outsiders tests back & go over (per 6- classmates' video debut)
3. Share word forms
4. Another journal! (it's been a while!)
HW: Journal #2 due tomorrow

Today in Class...10/17

What is my baseline score on a reading comprehension test? What highlighting and reading skills can I use to do well?

1. Reading comprehension test...(Sorry! Mrs. Law was out Friday and didn't get to give you the heads up! No need to stress! This is not a test you could study for..)
HW: Vocab word form chart



Period 8:
How well do I know my vocab words?
1. Independent vocab catch up...
Finish vocab packet, THEN get extra credit activity
HW: Vocab packet completed, Extra credit vocab chart?

Today in Class...10/12

How does The Outsiders film compare to the novel? Does the film version stay true to the book?

1. Finish video...
2. Discussion
HW: Remember your vocab packets tomorrow! We will grade them in class!

Today in Class...10/13

How well do I know my vocab words?
Can I find the main idea and important details in a non-fiction article?
How can I effectively take notes on an article?
1. Go over vocab activities
2. "Gangs"...non-fiction article

Period 6:
1. Go over vocab activities
2. Vocab project choices
Hw: Vocab mini-projects due Monday

Today in Class...10/6

*Please have your Outsiders books ready to turn in

How well do I know the 20 vocab words? How do context clues help me determine what word to use and its meaning?
1. Vocabulary activities and/or catch up time
HW: Vocab work

Today in Class...10/5

*Clear your desks and have a pencil sharpened & ready

Ponyboy says, "Take a deep breath, relax & do a great job on the test! You know this book! :)"

1. Outsiders Test Part I
HW: None! (unless you owe ch guides?..)

Today in Class...10/4

What are my thoughts on the novel? How well do I know it? Am I ready for the test tomorrow?
1. End of book...read together for closure
2. Go over review stations
3. Review game
HW: Study for test tomorrow! Late to hand in chapter guides?? Make an appointment!!