Ms. Allen’s Reading Corner

MONDAY

Warm Up: Return graded papers if necessary.
Classwork: Collect study guide ?’s and answers for The Pigman. Discuss chapters 14 & 15.
Homework: Complete Activity #1 on notebook paper.

TUESDAY:

Warm Up: Collect remaining study guide ?’s and answers for The Pigman.
Classwork: Working with a partner, complete the following novel activities on notebook paper: #9, #14,#15, #17, #18. Turn in #9 & #14 before the period’s end. Then continue working.
Homework: None

WEDNESDAY:

Warm Up: Return study guide ?’s and answers for The Pigman and yesterday’s classwork.
Classwork: Working with a partner, continue and complete the following novel activities on notebook paper: #9, #14,#15, #17, #18. Staple together and turn in #9 & #14 and #15 & #17 before the period’s end.
Homework: Complete Activity #1 and #18 on notebook paper. NOVEL TEST POSTPONED TO FRIDAY!

THURSDAY:

Warm Up: Complete graphic organizer (flow chart of plot) on the overhead.
Classwork: Orally review the novel, The Pigman, including an extensive discussion chapter 15.
Homework: NOVEL TEST FRIDAY!

FRIDAY:

Warm Up: Read “A Personal Note” (187-193) in the back of your novel.
Classwork: Take novel test for The Pigman. Return graded papers and collect hardback copies of The Pigman.
Homework: Write a friendly letter ro Paul Zindel, the author of The Pigman.  Tell him what you thought about his book. Tell him if you connected or related to any characters/situations/events in the story itself or about writing in general.  Be honest, be real!  Your letter must be a minimum of 1 page and follow the format of a friendly letter which includes a heading (hint, hint)

MONDAY

Warm Up: Return graded papers since Friday’s schedule was adjusted for two assemblies.
Classwork: Discuss chapters 6 & 7
Homework: Read chapter 8 and answer related study guide questions in CRS on notebook paper. Also, complete Activity #5.

TUESDAY:

Warm Up: “Look at me, world! Look at my life and energy and how glad I an to be alive! Lorraine imagines that this is how John feels as he roller skates through Beekman’s. What make John glas to be alive? What makes YOU feel glad to be alive? When the world looks at you, how does it see your life and your energy? Explain. (1/2 page minimum)
Classwork: Discuss chapter 8 and the read aloud chapter 9.
Homework: Read chapter 10 and answer study guide ?’s in CRS for chapters 9 & 10.

WEDNESDAY:

Warm Up: Recall a time when you apologized to a friend, a family member, or an acquaintance. How did you feel before the apology? How did you feel afterward? Explain the situation in detail. (1/2 page minimum)
Classwork: Discuss chapter 10 and begin reading aloud chapter 11.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 11 and answer study guide ?’s in CRS for chapter 11. We’ll check Activity #5 tomorrow.

THURSDAY:

Warm Up: Do you think Mr. Pignati was justified in lying about his wife’s being alive? How did John and Lorraine react when they learned that Mr. Pignati’s wife was dead? Do you think they felt upset? Why? How do you react when you discover someone has lied to you? Explain a situation in detail. (1/2 page minimum)
Classwork: Check Activity #5. Discuss chapter 11 and begin reading aloud chapter 12.
Homework: Read chapters 12 & 13 and answer study guide ?’s in CRS for chapters 12 & 13.

FRIDAY:

Warm Up: Take a check test:  Activity #8 – Cause & Effect.
Classwork: Discuss chapter 13 and begin reading aloud chapter 14.
Homework: Read chapters 14 & 15 and answer study guide ?’s in CRS for chapters 14 & 15.

YOUR COMPLETED STUDY GUIDE ?’S ARE DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH.  REMEMBER YOUR ANSWERS MUST BE IN COMPLETE REFLECTIVE SENTENCES!  THE STUDY GUIDE IS WORTH 45 POINTS!

MONDAY

Warm Up: None
Classwork: Take notes on the prewriting stage of the writing process and practice outlining and organizing the essay.
Homework: Reexamine last week’s essay to learn if it follows the format discussed in class today. Students must complete an outline for the previously-written essay on a wish of your choice. If your essay doesn’t follow the format, please generate an outline using a new idea for that same topic. The only thing that is due tomorrow is the completed outline.

TUESDAY:

Warm Up: Discuss and review yesterday’s outline for the “wish”essay.
Classwork: Create a 5-paragraph outline for two different essay prompts. Then choose one of the two outlines and write this week’s expository essay. Staple and turn in both prewriting sheet and essay.
Homework: None

WEDNESDAY:

Warm Up: Who is your best friend? Why is this person’s friendship important to you? 1/2 page minimum.
Classwork: Distribute copies of The Pigman and the related study guide. Introduce the novel by reading “The Oath.” Discuss the key story elements. Homework: Read chapters 1 & 2 and answer related study guide questions in CRS on notebook paper.

THURSDAY:

Warm Up: Complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting John and Lorraine. Use your novel to help you include as many specific details as possible.
Classwork: Discuss chapters 1 & 2. Read aloud chapter 3.
Homework: Answer the related study guide ?’s for chapter 3 in CRS on notebook paper. Then continue reading chapters 4-5 and answer related  study guide questions in CRS on notebook paper.

FRIDAY:

Warm Up: How do you express your individuality? Do you wear unusual clothes? Style your hair a certain way? Listen to certain kinds of music? Explain in detail. 1/2 page minimum
Classwork: Discuss chapters 4-5.
Homework: Read chapter 6 & 7 and  answer related  study guide questions in CRS on notebook paper.

MONDAY

LABOR DAY

TUESDAY:

Warm Up: Clear your desk of everything except your story continuation of “Charles.” Share endings in groups and choose one to share with the class. Classwork: Discuss “Charles” ?’s (79-80). Story quiz tomorrow. Take notes from conflict cassette. Complete conflict handout for a grade.
Homework: None

WEDNESDAY:

Warm Up: Begin word puzzle “Double Trouble” on overhead.
Classwork: Begin working on Part 1: Using Specifics in the On Target workbooks. Complete Exercises 1 & 2 (5-6) on notebook paper. 
Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm Up: Finish word puzzle “Double Trouble” on overhead.
Classwork:  Continue working on Part 1: Using Specifics in the On Target workbooks. Complete Exercises 1 & 2 (5-6) on notebook paper.  Discuss Exercise 2 and complete Exercise 3 (7 “).  Begin Can You Tell the Difference? (7)
Homework:  Last week’s essay was returned in class.  Read your returned essay and identify vague, general words.  Highlight any general words on your essay that you think should be replaced with more specific words.

FRIDAY:

Warm Up: Return graded papers.  Create and decorate individual student portfolios to be kept in the classroom.
Classwork:  Finish “Can You Tell the Difference? (7) and complete Exercise 4 (8) on notebook paper.
Homework:  Revise last week’s essay by replacing vague, general words with very specific words.