Oct 17 2006
WEEK OF OCTOBER 16 - 20
MONDAY:
Warm Up: Read all of (170). Then complete the activity under the heading, “Open House.”
Classwork: Introduce and read “The Landlady” (171-179) in literature book. Take “Check Test” over story. (8.1.spi.6,7,11,12,18,24,25)
Homework: None
TUESDAY:
Warm Up: Complete “Daily Oral Grammar” on overhead. (8.3.spi.1,2,9)
Classwork: Working with a partner, answer “Reading Check” A-D and ?’s 2-6 (181) in CRS. Turn in before the period’s end. Brief class discussion to follow. (8.1.spi.6,7,11,12,18,24,25)
Homework: None
WEDNESDAY:
Warm Up: Read “Meet the Writer” (178-179) and take notes about Roald Dahl.
Classwork: Working with a partner, review “The Landlady” by completing a plot peak for the story. Then skim the story to find at least 5 examples of foreshadowing and at least 2 examples of situational irony. Class will orally review and discuss “The Landlady.”
Homework: Study for Wednesday’s quiz over “The Landlady.” The “Words to Own” will be included.
THURSDAY:
Warm Up: None
Classwork: Take story quiz over “The Landlady.” Review and complete rough draft of “I Am” poem.
(8.1.spi.6,7,11,12,18,24,25)
Homework: Final form of “I Am” poem is due Friday. (8.2.tpi.9)
FRIDAY:
Warm Up: Complete word puzzle on overhead.
Classwork: Collect final form copies of “I Am” poems. (8.2.tpi.9) Review Vocabulary #3 terms and introduce related written assignment.
Homework: None. However, you might want to begin working on the Voc. #3 written assignment due next Thursday.
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